Schoolcraft Connection

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Week of June 2

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Club Meetings
For a list of all club meetings go to https://schoolcraftconnection.com/club-meetings/
Please contact our office at 734-462-4422 if you have any questions about club meetings.

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Schoolcraft Film Challenge
June 8
Vistatech Center, Kehrl Auditorium
6:30 – 10 p.m.
Free Admission. Open to the public.

6:30 p.m. Red Carpet Interviews and Photos
7 p.m. 48 hour Film Challenge Screening
8:30 p.m. Keith Famie Keynote Presentation
9:30 p.m. Awards

Make a film with a provided prop and line of dialogue in 48 hours, be shown on the big screen and win?!
www.schoolcraftmediaarts.myportfolio.com

Keith Famie will take the audience on a behind the scenes journey as he shares inspirational story scenes from various Emmy award winning films he’s produced. He will talk about what was the story focus for these films.

Schoolcraft Flag Football Club
June 8
7-10 p.m.
Outdoor Soccer Field

Join the flag football club and play some flag football games. Liability waivers must be signed before playing.

Upcoming Events

Michigan Reconnect Information Night
June 12
6-7 p.m.
Zoom

Are you age 25+? You may qualify for free tuition at Schoolcraft College with Michigan Reconnect Scholarship.

Michigan Reconnect Scholarship covers most tuition and fees at Schoolcraft College for eligible students. It’s never too late! An education beyond high school opens the door to many new opportunities. Michigan Reconnect can help you get there.

Join us to learn more!

Some of the topics we will cover:

Apply for Admissions at Schoolcraft College
Apply for Michigan Reconnect
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Scholarships
Important Dates
And more…

To be eligible for Reconnect, you must:

Be at least 25 years old
Lived in Michigan for a year or more
Have a high school diploma or equivalent, or certificate of completion
Have not completed a college degree (associate or bachelor’s)
Complete the FAFSA

For more information about the Michigan Reconnect Scholarship visit michigan.gov/reconnect.

Registration Required. After you register you will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link.

Schoolcraft Flag Football Club
June 15 and 29
7-10 p.m.
Outdoor Soccer Field

Join the flag football club and play some flag football games. Liability waivers must be signed before playing.

Juneteenth Celebration
June 19
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Outside on the green space between the Forum and Liberal Arts Buildings

Please join us as we celebrate Juneteenth 2025. This year’s theme: Rooted in Resilience, Rising in Unity: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future. Enjoy inspiring speakers, a captivating liver performance, delicious food, unique vendors and fun for all ages, including a bounce house!

Speakers include:
Dr. Glenn Cerny, President, Schoolcraft College
Delisha Upshaw, Founder of the Livonia Equity and Anti-Racism Network
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stacie Smith, Director of Education, The Africa-America Institute
Reflection Speaker: Marcus Kelley, Executive Director, The ChangeUp Midnight Coalition
Performance by Bianca Barber

For more information, please contact Catreese Qualls at: [email protected] or 313-409-2610

College Essentials: Grammar Ready for College
July 14
1 – 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Brush up on your English grammar knowledge to be ready for Fall classes.

Join Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for informational workshops on a variety of topics including financial literacy, English, math, science, career exploration, and more! Workshops are open to all Schoolcraft students. No advance registration required. All workshops will be held in the Bradner Library Room 105.

College Essentials: Writing Effective Paragraphs
July 15
1 – 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Learn how to write a good thesis statement and craft effective paragraphs. No more staring at a blank page, you’ll learn how to get started on your papers.

College Essentials: How to Write a College Essay
July 14
2 – 3 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

You will learn the basic steps needed to pick a topic, brainstorm ideas, write a thesis, and construct a college essay.

College Essentials: Career Mentorship, Planning, and Placement
July 16
12 – 1 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Learn tips for effective networking, how to find internships, and begin your career planning journey.

College Essentials: How to Pay for College
July 17
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

College doesn’t have to be expensive. We will go over the different types of financial aid, how to fill out the FAFSA and how to find and apply for scholarships.

College Essentials: Using Library Databases and Resources
July 21
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Are science classes feeling overwhelming? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help you thrive in your science classes, as we break down strategies for mastering complex material, improving your study skills, and performing well in labs, lectures, and exams.

College Essentials: Reading Science Textbooks
July 21
1:30- 2:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

So many terms and definitions to remember, so little time! Learn how to read and understand your science textbook more effectively.

College Essentials: Banking Basics
July 22
1 – 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

This workshop will go in depth about the different times of banking accounts, how to use them, and how to choose what is right for your financial situation.

College Essentials: How to Write and Cite a Research Paper
July 23
3 – 4 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

This will cover the skills needed and the challenges of choosing a topic, researching, writing, and properly formatting a research paper. Proper citation methods will be focused on.

College Essentials: Strategies for Success in Science
July 24
1 – 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

College Essentials: Are You Ready For Your Math Class?
July 25
12 – 1 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Not sure which Math class you’re ready for? Academic Success Coach for Math, Matt B., will guide you through exereices to help you know which math class may be right for you, what skills you need to brush up on, and further resources for math assistance.

College Essentials: Grammar Ready for College
July 28
1 – 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Brush up on your English grammar knowledge to be ready for Fall classes. Join Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for informational workshops on a variety of topics including financial literacy, English, math, science, career exploration, and more! Workshops are open to all Schoolcraft students. No advance registration required. All workshops will be held in the Bradner Library Room 105.

College Essentials: Are You Ready For Your Math Class?
July 29
12 – 1 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

College Essentials: How to Pay for College
July 30
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

College doesn’t have to be expensive. We will go over the different types of financial aid, how to fill out the FAFSA and how to find and apply for scholarships.

College Essentials: Career Mentorship, Planning, and Placement
July 31
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Learn tips for effective networking, how to find internships, and begin your career planning journey.

College Essentials: Using Library Databases and Resources
August 4
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

College Essentials: Reading Science Textbooks
August 4
1:30- 2:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

So many terms and definitions to remember, so little time! Learn how to read and understand your science textbook more effectively.

College Essentials: Credit and Credit Scores
August 5
1- 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Learn what credit is, why it is important, how to building credit, and how to keep a good credit score.

College Essentials: How to Write a College Essay
August 6
3 – 4 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

You will learn the basic steps needed to pick a topic, brainstorm ideas, write a thesis, and construct a college essay.

College Essentials: How to Write and Cite a Research Paper
August 7
3 – 4 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

This will cover the skills needed and the challenges of choosing a topic, researching, writing, and properly formatting a research paper. Proper citation methods will be focused on.

College Essentials: Writing Effective Paragraphs
August 8
1 – 2 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Learn how to write a good thesis statement and craft effective paragraphs. No more staring at a blank page, you’ll learn how to get started on your papers.

College Essentials: Cell Structure and Function
August 12
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

This workshop is an interactive learning experience for students interested in biology. In this workshop, we will explore the intricate components of a cell and their roles in maintaining cellular processes.

College Essentials: Navigating Blackboard, Ocelot Access, and more
August 13
10 – 11 a.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Learn the tech to keep up in class and be successful. We’ll go over how to use Blackboard, navigate Ocelot Access, utilize your Schoolcraft email, and how to use Microsoft 365.

College Essentials: Preparing for College-Panel Discussion
August 14
10 – 11 a.m.
Bradner Library, Room L105

Join current and former Schoolcraft students for a discussion about how to be successful in college and how to make the most of the resources campus has to offer. Snacks provided.

College Essentials: Jumpstart Math Workshops
August. 18-22
Various Times
TBD

Check the Learning Centers’ website, schoolcraft.edu/LC, for more information, dates, times, and topics offered.

Around Campus

Student Food Pantry

In need of food assistance? Sign-up to use the Student Food Pantry. If you or know of any students who are interested in this service, please have them contact the SAO at [email protected].eduor call 734-462-4422 to secure an intake form. We have been providing food for our students who self-identify that they need this service. To fill out a form online go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TuYnuNzdrFCYQtSsQn61lZH_OFjUYDLvBJTuxKpXDt8/edit

Students can visit the pantry twice a month to pick up two bags of food. The pantry is located in the lower level of the Vistatech Center.

If you would like to donate food, please reach out as well and we can make arrangements to accept the donation of non-perishable food. Thank you.

Your health and safety is our highest priority. We continue to adhere to enhanced cleaning protocols and encourage all of our members to help us continue to keep the Fitness Center clean by wiping down equipment before and after use. We continue to work hard to provide a safe and clean facility for all of our members and perform enhanced cleaning protocols throughout the day. We are all in this together and it is a TEAM effort to keep the fitness center clean and keep our e

Career Mentorship and Placement

Location: Jeffress Center (JC 340)

Career Mentorship and Placement offers career readiness programs such as resume tips, interview preparation, career mentorship, and job placement. Visit www.schoolcraft.edu/careers for more information.

Contact information: [email protected], 734-462-4421

Schedule an appointment online at Microsoft Bookings – Career Mentorship and Placement Appointment,

Hours of operation for student/alumni appointments:
Office is open M-Th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Drop-In Career Support starting Wednesday, May 7
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:30- 3:30 p.m.
Tuesdays 12:30-3:30 p.m. in JC 124 (only up to Tuesday July 8)
Virtual Drop-In Career Support Sessions availability starts Thursday, May 8. End of summer semester August 15 Monday-Fridays 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Type of service for students/alumni: 30-minute one-on-one appointment via Microsoft Teams or in person. Students can book their appointment using the bookings link, and if staff would like, they can book on the student’s behalf.

Learning Support Services

Learning Support Services offers a variety of programs and services to support students’ goals at any point in their college career. We hope you make us a part of your academic experience and we look forward to working with you!

We offer a variety of services free to all students including:

• Academic success coaching

• Bradner Library resources and services

• Tutoring and writing support programs

• Student success workshops and events

Tutoring

The Learning Center offers course-specific tutoring support for Schoolcraft students both in-person and remotely.

To attend drop-in tutoring, view weekly drop-in tutoring schedule and general hours of operation for the semester.

The Remote Learning Center is available for tutoring and writing support by appointment. To schedule an appointment call or email the Learning Center.

If you have any questions, contact [email protected] or 734-462-4436

Writing Support Studio

Our consultants will work with each visitor for approximately one hour at a time. The student may input the suggestions for revision elsewhere and then return to the Writing Support Studio.

Our Peer Consultants can:

• Peer-review student writing in all disciplines

• Help students with organization, structure, and style

• Assist students with grammar and mechanics

• Provide an opportunity for revision and refinement of structure and content

• Offer a fresh, objective set of eyes to check for precision and concision

We offer three options for Writing Support:

• In-person, drop-in sessions: Please view the Drop-in Learning Center Schedule for our current schedule.

• Remote by appointment: To schedule an appointment call or email the Learning Center.

• By email support: Share your essay with [email protected] via Google Drive or as an attached Word document. (Please expect up to a three-day turn around for all email submissions).

Bradner Library

The Library provides you with access to many of the key academic resources that you need to further your education. These resources include: access to books, eBooks, reference materials and journal articles from a wide selection of academic databases.

The college librarians are available to help support your instructional and information seeking needs. To discuss options for a library tour, please contact your department’s Library liaison. https://www.schoolcraft.edu/library/library-liaisons

The following Library services are available to Schoolcraft College students, staff, and faculty:

Library Services for Remote Users

Schoolcraft students, faculty, and staff can access library databases from off-campus through Blackboard by clicking the “Organizations” tab. Go to https://bb.schoolcraft.edu

On Campus Services

The Bradner Library building is open to provide study spaces and Librarian assistance.

The Library’s regular hours are listed below. Please note scheduling exceptions on the website

Spring/Summer Library Hours:
Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday • closed
Sunday • closed

Exceptions:
May 26 • closed (Memorial Day)
July 4 • closed (Independence Day)
August 18-22 • 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

We have a Library catalog: https://sca.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default
Students, faculty and staff can check their library account, place holds on items and more by using their Blackboard or College email credentials.

A collection of our Library research guides by subject can be found at: https://libguides.schoolcraft.edu/

Additional Library resources and databases can be found on our library webpage: https://www.schoolcraft.edu/library

For additional assistance with our library databases and for reference services, please contact our reference desk at: [email protected] or call the library reference desk at: (734) 462- 5316

Schoolcraft College Business Development Center Classes

https://home.schoolcraft.edu/bdc/seminars-workshops

The Schoolcraft College BDC offers a number of classes and workshops catering to the needs of new ventures and established businesses. For more information on any of the seminars, contact us at [email protected] or (734) 462-4438.

The Schoolcraft Connection is hiring

The Schoolcraft Connection continues to create content and is hiring writers, photographers and videographers to join the team. Please email [email protected] or call 734-462-4422.

Up to $2,00 scholarship for fall and winter for most positions.