Compiled by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Divorce Solution Essentials – Money Matters in Divorce Feb. 4 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 Vicki D. McLellan, […]
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International Institute addresses physical and mental wellness on a global scale by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor With the rise of movements such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness and many others like it, there is an increased awareness for promoting physical and mental wellness. Now more than ever, managing mental health is a […]
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Complied by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Concordia University Ann Arbor Visit Feb. 4 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Biomedical Technology Center. Advising with Eastern Michigan University Feb. 5 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advising with University of Michigan-Flint (APPOINTMENT ONLY) Feb. 6 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. McDowell Center, Rm. 175 Advising with Wayne […]
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by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Financial Management Jan. 31 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jeffress Center, Rm JC122 Fee: $45 Become familiar with the basics of financial management. Topics covered include: how to apply information from key financial statements to help you manage your business; accounting language, including debits and credits; preparation of the […]
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Hybrid cars helping college students budget, while being environmentally friendly by Marie Chantal, Staff Writer As college students, money counts just as much as time. There is a constant struggle to make space for the million tasks that have to be accomplished. Due to this lack of time, there is often too little time put […]
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by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor Toys for Tots Now to Dec. 10 Help a child in need this holiday season. Donate by placing new, unwrapped toys in boxes located at Biomedical Technology Center, Forum, Applied Sciences, Bookstore, Physical Education, Jeffress Center, Liberal Arts, or McDowell Center on campus. Participants can also drop off toys […]
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by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor For more information on Student Activities events contact (734) 462-4422 unless otherwise noted Donate to Blessings in a Backpack Now to Nov. 15 Student Activities Office, Lower Waterman Wing, VisTaTech Center Help solve the problem of childhood hunger in Livonia Public Schools by donating non-perishable food items. Items include canned […]
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by Josiah Thomas, Campus Life Editor The tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration were meant to protect U.S. jobs by creating policies that would renegotiate trade agreements, solve the trade deficit and invest in the creation of jobs here in our country. They haven’t accomplished this task and they won’t. Forty-eight of the sixty economists […]
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Our own Mai Nakhala sat down with Schoolcraft’s welding instructor Coley McLean to find out what makes the welding department one of the hottest spots on campus By Mai Nakhala, Photo Editor Tell us about the Welding Program, what the program offers? This is my fourth year here but I taught at Washtenaw Community College […]
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SCII Focus Series to close out semester with two lectures by Josiah ThomasCampus Life Editor The Schoolcraft International Institute will be hosting “Quilting the Golden Rule” Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Lower Waterman as a part of its ongoing focus series. This event features an exhibit and interactive presentation that […]
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Wind Ensemble set to perform three community concerts by Marvin Poindexter, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Schoolcraft Wind Ensemble will be performing in concert at the Novi Civic Center Oct. 24. This event will start at 7 p.m. in a concert event titled “An Evening of Broadway Hits.” Concertgoers can expect a concert full of […]
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Welding sculpture students’ artwork displayed in ArtPrize by Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Four Schoolcraft welding department students and one professor created metal sculptures to submit for the ArtPrize 10 competition in Grand Rapids this past month. ArtPrize is an international art contest held every year in the fall, and it lasts 19 days with hundreds of […]
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Scheduled events geared toward young professionals by Josiah Thomas, Staff Writer Under new leadership and in a collaborative environment where the leaders have a special interest in the young professional, the Schoolcraft Business Club are providing workshops and networking opportunities to all students. The clubs mission is to further business education of members, introduce them […]
Continue Readingby the Schoolcraft Connection staff It’s important to go somewhere after the class ends. At Student Activities, there are over 30 clubs that are operated by students focused at creating events for students. Last academic year, there were 273 events on campus, and this year’s expectations are just as high. These events give great opportunity […]
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Pageturners feature three books, writing and art competition By Christopher Falkiewicz, Staff Writer The Pageturners was founded in 1993 by English Professor Dr. Faye Schuett to unite the book lovers of Schoolcraft and its community. Those who have a passion and drive to read some remarkable books should consider participating in the Pageturners Book Club. […]
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by Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor Finding a job can be a daunting task, but with the help of the Schoolcraft’s Career Services department, job-seeking and career guidance can become a much smoother and less intimidating process. Located within the McDowell Center, Career Services provides resources to current students, alumni and members of the community. All […]
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Campus recognized for strong academic support system By Adam Nowak, News Editor Schoolcraft is one of four community colleges in the United States to receive National Association for Developmental Education (NADE) accreditation. To get the certification, the college was required to get College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) certification, which took two years to gather […]
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Ocelot Spot expands, educates students about the LAC By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor The Ocelot Spot made its debut in March inside the Bradner Library. Many students won a variety of items including gift cards, books and even a kindle fire. Free coffee and hot chocolate were provided, and several of Schoolcraft’s Success Coaches were […]
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Business Club presents networking and small talk presentation By Anthony Plescia, Staff Writer Schoolcraft’s Business Club will be hosting a presentation on networking and small talk for job seekers April 10. The presentation will be held in Conference Room C of the lower Waterman, VisTaTech Center from 1 to 2 p.m., free and open to the […]
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Four new student groups grace Schoolcraft with ambitious goals By Christian Hollis and Alexis Tucker Editor-In-Chief and Managing Editor Farm to Table The Sustainability club meetings are every Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. in Conference Room C. The ultimate goal of the Sustainability Club is to grow and maintain a garden on campus. With this proposed […]
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Support National Library Week with the graphic novel Read-a-Thon By Alexis Tucker, Managing Editor – The Bradner Library will be hosting its first annual Graphic Novel Read-a-Thon for National Library Week. The Read-a-Thon will run from April 10 to the 11 at 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. Students may fill out a form, read graphic novels for […]
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