Tag: Schoolcraft College
Registration for spring, summer and fall semesters now open
by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Registration for spring, summer and fall 2020 semesters are now open and students are encouraged to visit WebAdvisor to view available classes. Spring classes will begin May 9; summer classes, July 6; and fall classes Aug. 31. Historically, classes must be paid for within three days of enrollment, but […]
Continue ReadingOcelot Opinions: What is your favorite thing about Spring?
Interviews & Photos by Jihad Muhammad | Photo Editor Amya Willson Major: Early Childhood Education “I love to see all the flowers blossom.” Peyton (Right) Major: Nursing “I like to see the trees growing back with the beautiful green leaves filling in or surroundings. Also, finally seeing the sun come out more, showing signs that […]
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Sell your skills
Culinarian extends expertise into growing businesses by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photos courtesy of Ken Damphousse Since his graduation from Schoolcraft’s Culinary Arts Program in 2008, former chef and current analyst, Ken Damphousse, has certainly made busywork of selling himself and his culinary skills to fill more than people’s famished stomachs. Similar to […]
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A legacy of service
Schoolcraft President wins Livonia Legacy Award by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Schoolcraft President, Dr. Conway A. Jeffress, was awarded the Livonia Legacy Award Feb. 20 at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leadership and Awards Celebration. This prestigious award is most often given to someone who is retiring after […]
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Men’s Baseball makes new home at the Corner Ballpark
by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Renderings & Photos courtesy of DPAL The Men’s Baseball team has a new field to call home in 2020. The team will be playing at the Corner Ballpark, the home of the Detroit Police Athletic League (DPAL), and formerly the site of Tiger Stadium. Located at I-75 and Trumbull in […]
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Schoolcraft announces cancellation of Spring commencement ceremony
by Clarisa Russenberger | Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcaft College Schoolcraft has joined the growing list of colleges and universities across the state and country announcing that all events, including the Spring Commencement Ceremony, are canceled through May 16 in an effort to control the spread of the Coronavirus. In a statement released by […]
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Dominating
High-value courses, environment and flexible options, give Schoolcraft edge over competitors online By Josiah Thomas | News Editor Graphic courtesy of Schoolcraft College We’re No. 1! No college comes close to the 10,092 online credit hours that Schoolcraft College produced last year. These numbers speak volumes of SC’s performance among 2-year colleges, the quality of […]
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Raise a glass
Schoolcraft faculty member wins Golden Jigger award by Ben Bolstrum | Staff Writer Photos courtesy of Annette May & beerones.com If someone were to ask Annette May about her job, she would tell them that there is much more to it than meets the eye. May is a faculty member in the Brewing & Distillation […]
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Full STEAMz ahead
Student-led professional development conference set for March 27 By Emma Reeves | Staff Writer Due to the recent health concerns, STEAMz Schoolcraft Student-Led Conference is postponed to the later, tentative date of June 12, 2020. More information and updates can be found on the STEAMz website: http://www.schoolcraft.edu/steamz In a world driven by the latest discoveries […]
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Rising S.T.A.R.S.
Mentoring program helps first-generation college students by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of Schoolcraft College First-year students, particularly those who are the first in their families to go to college, have been given a gift courtesy of Academic Success Coaches Dr. Carmen Wilson and professor Ali Pavlicek. This gift is the Scholars Taking […]
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Reality Ready
Schoolcraft and Phi Theta Kappa partner to prepare students for the workforce by Chantele Fox | Editor-in-Chief Image courtesy of risk.net Ready or not, Ocelots are preparing to pounce into reality as they enter into the workforce. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), as their College Project for the 2019- 2020 school, have partnered with the college […]
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A new sophisticated level of sports performance technology
St. Joe’s Mercy Elite Sports Center breaks ground toward a more elite future by Chantele Fox | Editor-in-Chief Photos courtesy of Schoolcraft College Students may notice there have been a number of changes occurring throughout campus since the beginning of the school year. During the most recent groundbreaking ceremony, Schoolcraft College in partnership with St. […]
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A “fetching” performance
“Sylvia” is a hilarious and touching play about love, marriage and a dog by Antoine Marshall, Staff Writer Schoolcraft’s theatre department held performances of the A.R Gurney comedy, Sylvia, which focuses on a young couple and their relationship with a dog, Jan. 24 through Feb. 1. Director Paul Beer did an amazing job casting this […]
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Talk the talk, walk the walk
Walking Taco fundraiser to assist Radcliff food pantry by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Come visit the Lower Waterman and celebrate Taco Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To recognize the day, chili will be prepared by Schoolcraft faculty and made into walking tacos to purchase for $3. “We started this […]
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Mobilized for success
SC Mobile App revamped by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo courtesy of twitter.com Schoolcraft College is carving a path in the world of mobile apps with the college’s mobile app – called “Schoolcraft College” – on the Google Play and App Store. Relaunched late Aug. 2019, just in time for the fall semester, this […]
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Leading lady ocelots
National conference offers female students opportunity to enhance leadership skills by Madison Ling | Campus Life Editor Photo courtesy of tutorialspoint.com Are you a woman serious about creating a meaningful impact on campus, mobilizing your community and want to prepare yourself for personal and professional success after graduation? Consider attending the National Conference for College […]
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College president announces plans for retirement
by Chantele Fox | Editor-in-Chief Photo courtesy of Schoolcaft College During the winter Welcome Back address to staff held on Jan. 10, Dr. Conway A. Jeffress, who has been with Schoolcraft since 1982, announced his plan for retirement in late 2020. Over his 19 years of service to Schoolcraft College, Jeffress has guided Schoolcraft College […]
Continue ReadingA Winter Welcome Back
It’s the time of the year again when we welcome the beginning of not only a new semester, but the winter season as well. That means cooler temperatures, nasty roads and higher levels of frustration and canceled classes. As such, the staff at the Connection would like to remind students to take advantage of the […]
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Ocelot Opinion: Who is your role model and why?
Interviews & Photos by De’Ernest Johnson & Armando Saucedo | Staff Writer & Videographer Reena Siddiqui Major: Engineering “My mom cause she got an arranged marriage and went to school to get her masters while taking care of her kids.” Carl Richards Major: Undecided “My uncle because he take of me most of my life […]
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Synergetic, sustainable and growing
Skilled trades and manufacturing programs move, expand at new location by Josiah Thomas | News Editor Photo by Clarisa Russenberger | Photo Editor Schoolcraft College is determined to see students succeed through education, certification and job training. One of the ways they are meeting these goals is with the best facilities possible; good facilities enhance […]
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