Withdrawal Deadline The last day to withdraw from an individual, full

03.26.2015
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Withdrawal Deadline The last day to withdraw from an individual, full-semester class is this Friday, March 27 at
4:30pm. Withdrawals cannot be handled on WebAdvisor, they must be processed through the Registrar's
Office, VLH 108.
Bake Sale! The Student Nurses Association will be having a Bake Sale on Thursday, April 2nd starting at 10am in
the BTC Commons and will continue into the early afternoon. Stop by to pick up some delicious Easter treats!
Summer & Fall 2015 Early Registration for returning students begins Monday, March 30.
Graduation! The 2015 commencement ceremony is Thursday, May 7 at 7pm in Park Arena.
Memphis – The Broadway Musical From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, where rock and roll
was born, comes a hot musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling
tale of fame and forbidden love. The Tony® Award-winning musical, Memphis is set to heat up the Fox Theatre
stage on Friday, April 17 at 8pm as part of the Fifth Third Bank Fox Theatre Series – and TRiO Student Support
Services has tickets! If you are interested in coming with us please stop by CTR 108 as soon as possible to sign
up. This is a free opportunity available only to TRiO Student Support Services Students.
Spring Fling Please join us on Monday, March 30 from 11:30am to 2:30pm in the gym for ACC’s Spring Fling!
There will be free food and drinks, prizes and giveaways, ACC organizations, local vendors, a live DJ, and
potential employers. We hope to see you there! Sponsored by The Student Leadership Commission and Phi
Theta Kappa.
Apply NOW for 2015 Scholarships! The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan scholarship application
process is online at www.cfmen.org. The deadline is April 1st.
Wayne State University Campus Visit Are you interested in transferring to Wayne State University or do you want
to check out Wayne’s campus. If yes, then join TRiO SSS for a FREE trip to WSU. Wayne will provide a
presentation from the Transfer Success Center and a walking tour of campus. If you’d like to meet with an
individual advisor in your specific program, contact Sarah (CTR 108) as soon as possible. She will do her best to
make that happen for you. This trip will be on Friday, April 17. This will be an all-day event. As an added bonus,
participants of this trip will also get to enjoy a Broadway production of Memphis at the Fox Theater. Tickets have
already been purchased by TRiO SSS. This entire trip (as is any of our trips) is FREE to SSS students! Contact Sarah
in CTR 108 (989-358-7329, [email protected]) to sign up.
Student Services Center
VLH 101 Monday–Thursday 8am–5:30pm; Friday 8:00am–1:30pm
Do you have to give a presentation or speech in your class? Got the jitters or worse yet, would you rather have
your teeth pulled? The Student Services Center can help calm those fears. We can provide you with a room, an
audience and positive suggestions to make standing up in front of a class an anxiety free experience! The
Student Services Center is here to help, all you have to do is ask. Stop in Van Lare Hall Room 101 or call Yvonne
at 989-358-7270.
Student Service Center Workshop Schedule – workshops are approximately 45 minutes, in CTR 115
 Road Map to Your Degree – Thursday, March 26th, 2pm
Get in the driver’s seat & map out your academic career. And while you are at it, save yourself time & money! Help your advisor help
you. Learn how to schedule the right courses for your degree. Are you transferring? Make sure the classes you take here, transfer there!
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Interacting with the World: Job Interviews – Wednesday, April 1st, 1pm & Thursday, April 2nd, 2pm
Interviewing for a job has changed drastically over the past decade. Interviews come in all shapes and forms now. It could be in
person, on the telephone, or over skype. Your interviewer might be one person or a committee. You might be required to perform
specific tasks or complete a working interview. Learn what to expect and how to best present yourself in style!
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Interacting with the World: Social Media Etiquette – Wednesday, April 15th, 1pm & Thursday, April 16th, 2pm
Workshops at the HUSH Campus New This Semester! Wednesdays at 1pm and Thursdays at 2pm in HUSH 203.
Road Map to Your Degree, Interacting with the World: Job Interviews, and Interacting with the World: Social
Media Etiquette.
$10 Pizza Show your ACC ID for one large 2-topping pizza for $10 at Krash Pizza & Bakery, 314 W Miller Street,
Alpena.
College Transfer Reps on Campus These university transfer representatives will be available to meet with
interested students & staff in BTC outside Bookstore (unless otherwise noted)
 University Of Michigan–Flint - Thursday, March 26th, 10am–5:00 pm
 Mid Michigan Community College Radiography Program - Tuesday, April 21st, 2–3:30pm VLH 114
Attending a radiography/MRI informational session is one of the requirements of the application process.
For more information or to pre-register, contact Louann at [email protected].
HUSH Testing, Computer Lab, and Student Services Center Please schedule testing appointments as hours
occasionally change and there are limited computers available. Picture ID is required, no cell phones or
electronic devices allowed. (989) 358-7445, HUSH 307. Monday & Wednesday 10am–3:30pm; Tuesday &
Thursday 1–6pm; Friday 9am–2pm
Bookstore News this Week
 Caps, gowns and announcements will be available in the Bookstore through May 7.
 Easter is Sunday, April 5. Come to the Bookstore where you’ll find cute little bunnies and basket stuffers.
 Meal cards for the Lumberjack Shack are available for $25. Redeem the completed card for a free
beverage.
 Cold & flu season – you’ll find all the necessities at the Bookstore: Tissue, aspirin, cough drops, lotions and lip
balm.
 The next book buy-back will be the week of May 4 (finals week).
Barcelona, Southern France, & Italy Contact Dr Karol Walchak [email protected] for information on this
10-day tour scheduled for June 11-20, 2015.
ACC Community Education The Spring 2015 schedule is online now. Brush up on your skills, explore areas of
interest, or find something fun and different. http://discover.alpenacc.edu/visitors/community_education.php
Wellness Tip The problem is not that we have so little time, the problem is that we don't make use of the time we
have. Instead of prioritizing your schedule ... maybe it's time to start scheduling your priorities. Your health and
fitness should be a priority! The Fredrick T Johnston Wellness Center is here for you. Monday–Thursday 6:30am–
7pm; Friday 6:30am–2pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
Withdrawal Deadline The last day to withdraw from an individual, full-semester class is this Friday, March 27.
One Week Left for Monopoly Tournament TRiO Student Support Services is holding a Monopoly tournament on
Tuesdays in March from 3pm-5pm in CTR 116. It is not necessary to play every Tuesday to be in the tournament.
Please stop by CTR 108 to sign up, for more details, or to see if you are eligible for TRiO Student Support Services.
Stephen H Fletcher Library Spring 2015 Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30am–8pm; Friday 7:30am–4pm; Saturday & Sunday 12–4pm
Closed: April 3–6 (Easter Break) Reduced Hours: April 2nd 7:30am–5pm & April 7th 7:30am–4pm
Renew your library books by phone (989) 358-7252 or at our website http://alpenacc.edu/library
The ACC Bookstore Yes, we have books … and so much more! You will find Lumberjack apparel, gift items,
school supplies, and a wide variety of beverages and snacks. Gift cards, academic-priced software, copies,
UPS, fax, postage stamps, and free gift bags. No minimum purchase to use credit/debit cards. 25%-off regularpriced clothing on Fridays if you wear "something ACC". Open Monday–Thursdays 8:30am–5pm; Fridays
8:30am–2pm.
Looking for a Job? Please check out the student employment link on www.alpenacc.edu home page under
Student Resources/Student Job Postings. Updates are made weekly.
Information about all things ACC is available on our website www.alpenacc.edu: class schedule, course
descriptions, college catalog, staff directory, program information, policies, calendars, coming events, and
more. Look for our new Lumberjack Leaders highlighted weekly!
The League of Women Voters of Alpena County encourages informed and active participation in government.
The League is presenting a program for the public on Tuesday, April 7 in the Alpena County Library, 7:00–8:45, to
explain the May 5 ballot issue. The League also reminds residents that April 6 is the last date to register to vote in
the May 5 election and absentee ballots are available now.
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