Campus Life – Schoolcraft Connection

Art Showcase

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Photos by Eryn Hutchins and De’Ernest Johnson

Helping families in need

April 17, 2019April 17, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Zaman International lending aid to Michiganders and those abroad By Cody Yarbrough, Staff writer In 1996 in Dearborn, Michigan, a nurse named Najah Bazzy founded an organization called Zaman International. She did so after helping an Iraqi immigrant family living in devastating poverty by furnishing their home and helping them care for their terminally ill […]

Pomp and Circumstance

April 15, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Grad Fair scheduled for April 16 and 17 by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor In order to help prepare students for graduation, Schoolcraft will be hosting its annual Grad Fair to help cover all the bases to get students ready to cross the stage. This year the Grad Fair will be held April 16 and […]

Birds of Prey show swoops onto campus April 23

April 14, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Joe and Barb Rogers’ work in the Wildlife Recovery Association is a work of true passion and dedication, displayed for all to see by The Birds of Prey live show. What began in 1979 as a means of providing sanctuary and rehabilitation for birds to be released into the […]

Helping hands

April 13, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Learning Support Services hosts food drive to support campus food pantry by Madison Ling, Staff Writer The Learning Support Services is known for helping our student body with various areas of academia. Drop-in tutoring, peer editing, and workshops are only some of the resources the department provides. However, what many might not know is how […]

Food for thought

April 13, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Livonia and Radcliff campuses address food insecurity by Madison Ling, Staff Writer Nestled in the Student Activities Center of the Livonia campus, as well as Room 256 of the Radcliff campus respectively, is a valuable and often obscure resource called the Food Pantry. The food pantry is available Monday through Friday during regular business hours […]

Campus Club Events

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Illustration by Shaida Azzam Divorce Solution Essentials – Money Matters in Divorce April 1 4 to 6 p.m. McDowell Center, Rm. 119 Money Matters in Divorce provides an opportunity to speak with a certified divorce financial analyst about the financial concerns relative to divorce All sessions are facilitated by […]

Dare to dance

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Hawaiian Luau party this Wednesday, April 3 By Yara El-Haj, Staff Writer If people want to make new memories and get to know other students, this party can help them do just that. The Hawaiian Luau party takes place this Wednesday, April 3, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Student Activities Center in […]

Last weekend to enjoy T-bone N Weasel theatre performances

April 1, 2019April 3, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

by Christopher Falkiewicz, Staff Writer If you haven’t gotten a chance to see Schoolcraft’s production of T-Bone N Weasel this weekend is your last chance. The show began performances March 22, and they will conclude this Saturday April 6 with two finals shows Friday and Saturday. The show is being performed at the Hartman Theatre […]

Ushering the start of spring

April 1, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Jazz Studies Program and Synthesizer Ensemble to perform April 1 by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor It maybe April Fool’s Day on the calendar but the Jazz Studies Program and Synthesizer Ensemble aren’t fooling April 1. Join both of these musical ensembles for a night of talented musicians and vocalists. The eclectic repertoire programmed by […]

A night of laughter, music and thrill

April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Schoolcraft’s Got Talent set for April 4 By Yara El-Haj, Staff Writer In the mood to prove your talents, or just want to have fun? Schoolcraft’s Got Talent is the event for you. The event will take place on the April 4 at 5 p.m in the Student Activities Center in the VistaTech Center, Lower […]

Multicultural Fair

March 30, 2019March 30, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

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College Visits

March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

By Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Advising with Eastern Michigan University Mar 18 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. McDowell Center, Room 105 Walsh College Visit March 18 Noon to 4 p.m. Applied Science Advising with Walsh College March 19 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. McDowell Center, Room 105 Lawrence Technological University Visit March […]

World’s melting pot

March 22, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

18th annual Multicultural Fair returns to campus by Madison Ling, Staff Writer Americans pride themselves in the diversity of our country, but how much is really known about these different walks of life as well as the different components they’re comprised of? Language, clothing and religion are just a few examples of what makes up […]

Royalty on demand

March 19, 2019March 21, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Theater student makes dreams come true through her business by Raymond Falkiewicz, Staff Writer Illustration by Tamara Turner Finding your calling in life can sometimes be difficult but for Schoolcraft student Emily Betz it came to her early in life. Betz found her calling in costume design at the young age of 13. She quickly […]

Earn and learn

March 18, 2019March 19, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Apprenticeships and occupational programs provide valuable opportunities to students by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor It’s not just you: it really is harder to get a job these days. Employers have increased their hiring requirements while too many in our generation struggle to keep up. According to Harvard Business School, “At the same time as […]

Save a Life

March 12, 2019March 19, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Mocktail Party to promote alcohol awareness this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. by Yara El-Haj, Staff Writer Illustration by Shaida Azzam This Wednesday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lower Waterman of the VisTaTech the Student Activities Board (SAB), Schoolcraft College Foundation, SC Learning Center and SC Student Relations […]

Analyze this

February 24, 2019February 24, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

The people behind Schoolcraft’s research and analytics by Alexis Tucker, Editor-in-Chief There are more than 50 departments on campus, and some of them, students don’t have much interaction with as they are more on the administrative side. Research and Analytics are among those departments that students won’t have much interaction, but they provide important functions […]

Happy Birthday, Fitness Center!

February 23, 2019February 23, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Schoolcraft fitness center celebrates with cake and more by Raymond Falkiewicz, Staff Writer & Photographer The Schoolcraft Fitness Center had its 7th birthday on January 31st, but was unable to celebrate until February 7th due to the polar vortex. However, once we came back from freezing over, the fitness center hosted a customer appreciation week, with […]

Weekly Smashing in Waterman

February 23, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

by Jean Sandre, Staff Writer There is tension in the air, as students keep their focus on the monitor in front of them. Studying their opponent, competitors do not dare to take their eyes off the screen even for a second. Because even if one second of focus is lost, the chance of failure increases […]

Reaching new heights

February 20, 2019 schoolcraftconnection

Student leaders attend Grand Valley State Leadership Summit By Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor On Saturday Feb.16, 20 Schoolcraft College student leaders attended the 23rd annual, Laker Leadership Summit at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This leadership summit was organized by the Office of Student Life at Grand Valley State […]

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