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Week of February 3

Looking to get involved on campus? Join a club today!

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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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International Student Organization and Albanian Club  presents “Welcome Party”

February 3
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Join us to meet fellow students and learn more about our vibrant organizations. Whether you’re looking to make new friends, or simply have a great time, this event has something for everyone!

Food and beverages will be provided.

 

Blood Drive

February 4
10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Appointments preferred. Call 866-642-5663, visit versiti.org/mi
Walk ins welcome, as schedule allows.
As a thank you, donors will received a $10 e-gift card to a restaurant or shop of their choice.

 

Make-it-Take it Valentine’s Day Candy Bag

February 4
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Join the Student Activities Office for Make a Valentine’s Day Candy Bag. Stop by and create your own Valentine’s Day candy mix to take with you.

 

Focus Series: Bridging Cultures or Widening the Gap?
An 
examination of the Media’s role in (mis)understanding culture

February 4
12:30 p.m.
Zoom: Meeting ID: 869 8354 7360
schoolcraftcollege.zoom.us/j/86983547360

This presentation will take a look at the way media has created a space for the sharing of cultures around the world in real time. However, this same space presents issues with fetishization, ethnocentrism, and cultural appropriation. This presentation will be led by Aisha Tahir, an M.A. student at Eastern Michigan University.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Orientation

February 4
5 p.m.
Kehrl Audiorium, VT 550, Vistatech Center

Do you have a GPA of 3.5 or higher? Join the largest organization on campus! Learn about how to graduate with honors, transfer scholarships, gain leadership skills, build resume criteria, get involved on campus, community service opportunities and more!
RSVP to 734-462-4422.

 

Schoolcraft Basketball vs Macomb CC

February 5
Womens’ Game: 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Game: 7: 30 p.m.
Physical Education Building, Gymnasium

Admission $5

Come cheer on the Ocelots as they take on the Macomb CC Monarchs. The Women’s team is currently 18-4 on the season and the Men’s team is 9-11 overall.

 

High School Dual Enrollment Information Night

February 5
6 to 7 p.m.
Zoom

Schoolcraft College offers opportunities for high school students to get an early start on earning college credit. The session will begin with a presentation followed by a Q&A session. To learn more join us for our virtual information session.

Some of the benefits for students who dual enroll:

  • Complete general education courses to transfer to a four-year university.
  • Save significantly on the price of tuition; most, if not all, of the cost will be covered by your school district or the Michigan Department of Education.
  • Explore career and occupational programs.
  • Be challenged academically.

Pre-registration required. After you register you will be sent an email with a registration confirmation that includes the meeting ID.

To register to attend go to www.schoolcraft.edu/dualinfonight

 

Glaciers! Winter has arrived!

February 5
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Forum Building, F360

Join the Earth and GeoSciences Club for the February Meeting featuring the topic of Glaciers! Winter has arrived!

 

Schoolcraft Men’s Hockey vs Adrian

February 7
7:35 p.m.
Mike Modano Ice Arena
6210 N Wildwood St, Westland, MI 48185

Admission $5

Join the Ocelots as they take on the Adrian College. The team is currently 19-4 on the season.

 

A Night of One-Act Plays

February  7 and 8
7:30 p.m.
James R. Hartman Theatre inside the Liberal Arts Building

Tickets: General Admission Tickets: $15 (Students $5)
Tickets available at www.schoolcraft.edu/theatre or by calling 734-462-4596, or at the door

Three outstanding one-act plays by award-winning playwrights directed by Paul Beer.

MAKING PURPLE, by Michael Alan Herman, examines the tense relationship between two competing artists vying for exhibition space and the hilarious extremes to which they’ll go to win.

A VERY STAR WARS CHRISTMAS, by Joseph Zettelmaier, tells the comic story of a long-time holiday tradition upset by the introduction of a new character in the mix.

CRAZY EIGHTS, by David Lindsay-Abaire, shows the humorous antics of Connie and Bennie as they move from a professional relationship to something more romantic, complicated by Connie’s charming buddy Cliff.

 

Upcoming Events

 

 

Snack and Study

Drop-In:  February 11
11 to 1 p.m.
Bradner Library 110

Join Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for some free snacks while you study!

Drop in, do your homework, meet friends for a study group, or chat with one of our Academic Success Coaches. Food available while supplies last; first come first served.

For more information contact: [email protected] or call 734-462-7330.

 

Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concerts
featuring the Ellen Rowe Trio with special guest, Chuck Redd

February 12
noon
Kehrl Auditorium, VT 550, Vistatech Center

Join the Music Department for its Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concert. This event is free and open to the public.

 

3rd Annual Black Excellence in the Arts Award Ceremony

February 20
12 to 2 p.m.
Vistatech Center • Sutherland Room 210

You are invited to celebrate the achievements of our esteemed campus community members. This event will showcase the winning Arts Awards Contest event nominees and their work, alongside this year’s Trail Blazer and Pathfinder Award winners in celebration of Black History Month’s 2025 Theme: Let the Light Rise In the Darkness.

Opening Remarks: Dr. Glenn Cerny • President
Keynote speaker: Hakim Nathaniel Crampton • Social Justice Advocate, Education Consultant, and Author of Making The Case for Justice
Master of Ceremonies: Brynne Barnes • Professor and Award Winning Author

Enjoy a complementary strolling buffet
RSVP by Friday, February 7, 2025. To RSVP and if you have questions, send inquiries to [email protected].

 

Rec Night

February 20
9-11 p.m.
Phyisical Education Building • Fitness Center • Trinity Health Sport Center

Join the Schoolcraft College Recreation Services for a night of fun after hours! Play pickle ball, volleyball, basketball, racquetball and workout  at the Fitness Center. Open to all. Bring your friends.

 

Republican Club Social

February 25
1-3:30 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center • Conference Room E

Come meet your fellow Republicans. Join us for snacks, drinks and good conversations. Find out how to have more impact on causes or issues that are important to you.

 

Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concerts
featuring Hannah Hammel Maser, flute

February 26
noon
Kehrl Auditorium, VT 550

Join the Music Department for its Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concert. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concerts
featuring Lunar Octet

March 12
noon
Kehrl Auditorium, VT 550

Join the Music Department for its Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concert. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Mocktail Party

March 13
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Join Student Relations, Save Our Youth Coalition and the Student Activities Board for its annual Mocktail Party. This event features The Moving Forward Mini Expo (Prevention, Treatment and Recovery). Join us for free mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails), Root Beer Pong, Walk the Line with Beer Goggles, Blood Alcohol Content Test, Free samples from local sponsors and visit with Community Health Services Organizations.

 

Snack and Study

Drop-In : March 13
11 to 1 p.m.
Bradner Library 110

Join Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for some free snacks while you study!

Drop in, do your homework, meet friends for a study group, or chat with one of our Academic Success Coaches. Food available while supplies last; first come first served.

For more information contact: [email protected] or call 734-462-7330.

 

Poster Sale

March 17 to 21
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Join us for the Poster Sale! Posters will be priced as marked. Posters from movies, anime/cartoons, music, famous landmarks, art prints, famous people, animals, landscapes and more!

 

Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concerts
featuring Schoolcraft Music Faculty (Gerardo Ascheri, piano, Soonghee Ha, piano, Leslie Mason, soprano and Riccardo Selva, saxophone

March 19
noon
Kehrl Auditorium, VT 550

Join the Music Department for its Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concert. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Steam 2.5: Bridging Disciplies, Building Futures
Student Led Summit

March 21
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
McDowell Student Center

Schoolcraft’s Center for Experiental Learning, Learning Support Services and Liberal Arts and Sciences are excited to share STEAM@Schoolcraft for its 6th year. Come and listen to this Student led conference.

 

Multicultural Fair

March 27
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
DiPonio Room, Vistatech Center

Take a trip around the World! Join us for the 20th annual Multicultural Fair. Come see Cultural displays, performances, language demonstrations and sample international foods. Students, faculty, staff and the community is welcome!

 

Snack and Study

Drop-In: April 2
11 to 1 p.m.
Bradner Library 110

Join Learning Support Services and the Bradner Library for some free snacks while you study!

Drop in, do your homework, meet friends for a study group, or chat with one of our Academic Success Coaches. Food available while supplies last; first come first served.

For more information contact: [email protected] or call 734-462-7330.

 

Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concerts
featuring Bayberry String Quartet

April 2
noon
Kehrl Auditorium, VT 550

Join the Music Department for its Wednesday Noon Jazz and Classical Concert. This event is free and open to the public.

 

Vision to Venture: Schoolcraft Business Pitch Competition 

April 4
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
TBD

Compete, win and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills! Show us your business idea and win up to $1000.

 

Worship Night

April 9
7-8 p.m.
Lower Level, Vistatech Center

Join Christian Challenge for Worship Night. Pizza Provided.

 

 

 

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: JC Suite 340

Campus services (appointments for resumes, interview skills, placement support, in-class workshops, etc.): current students and alumni

Collaborations and partnerships (job posting, mentorship): colleagues, alumni, employers, and businesses

Events and programs (job fair, etc): all

Short description for students: 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

To schedule a student/alumni meeting: For Summer 2024 we are remote appointment only. Please have the student email or call us: [email protected], or 734-462-4421. We do have a bookings link, but we’re not sharing it out on social or the website, as this hopefully is a temporary solution until the Fall semester starts: Microsoft Bookings – Career Mentorship and Placement Appointment

Hours of operation for student/alumni appointments: We will be available M-Th 10a-4p during the summer. For Fall, these hours are subject to change and will expand into Fridays.

Type of service for students/alumni: 30-minute one-on-one appointment via Microsoft Teams. Students can book their appointment using the bookings link, and if staff would like, they can book on the student’s behalf. This is subject to change as we’d like to offer in-person and drop-in availability for the Fall 2024 semester. More information to come!

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

Winter Library Hours:
Monday- Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday • closed

Exceptions:
January 2-3 • 9 a.m. to 5  p.m.
January 4 • closed
January 20 • closed (Martin Luther King Day)
March 1-2 • closed (Mid-Term Break)
March 8 • 12 to 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.

$1100 scholarship for fall and winter for most positions.