Splinter - Alpena Community College

04.29.2015
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The link is updated weekly and posted in the Latest News section. www.alpenacc.edu
Withdrawal Deadline The last day to withdraw this semester (completely, and from all scheduled classes) is
Friday, May 1st.
Summer & Fall 2015 Early Registration for returning students is going on now!
Orientation is not required for summer registrations. New student orientation begins for Fall 2015 registrations.
Final Exam Schedule is posted on the website in the "Latest News" section. Final exams are May 4–May 6.
Graduation Activities for Thursday, May 7th
 Honors Breakfast is at 9am at the Aplex, tickets are required and must be purchased or picked up by
May 1st. Invitations were mailed to qualifying graduates.
 Commencement is at 7pm in Park Arena. Graduates should report to Granum Theater at 6pm with their
cap & gown for marching instructions.
 Graduates – if you have guests who need special seating accommodations or are unable to climb the
bleachers, you must call (989) 358-7282 or stop in the Registrar's Office by May 5th for reservations on the
floor. Otherwise seating is first come, first served.
Student Services Center
VLH 101 Monday–Thursday 8am–5:30pm; Friday 8:00am–1:30pm
Looking for a quiet space to study by yourself or with friends? The Student Services Center has rooms for 1
and up to 8 people to study quietly or have group conversations. Stop in or call Yvonne at 989-358-7270.
TRiO SSS Tutoring Blitz FINALS are approaching! TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) will be hosting its semiannual Tutoring Blitz to give you that last minute push to help prepare you. The Tutoring Blitz will be held in the
Student Service’s Center on Friday, May 1st from 2–5:00pm. There are several great reasons to participate in
the Tutoring Blitz: 1-The hour(s) of tutoring you get through the Blitz do not count against your normal tutoring
hours, 2-It’s only available to TRiO SSS students, 3-It’s on Friday afternoon which allows you to get your last
minute questions answered so you can prepare on your own over the weekend, 4-We make it fun! and
5-There’s FREE food! Advanced sign up is required for this event because arrangements need to be made
with tutors. If you are interested in participating, stop by CTR 108 no later than Wednesday April 29th to sign
up.
Never Eat More Than You Can Lift. It’s nearly impossible to outwork bad eating habits. So next time you sit
down to a dinner for 4, make sure there are 3 other people with you. A healthy hint from the Fredrick T
Johnston Wellness Center, open Monday–Thursday 6:30am–7pm; Friday 6:30am–2pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
Bookstore News this Week
 End of Year/Grad Sale! 1/3 off regular-priced clothing and 25% off gift items. April 27 through May 8.
 Caps, gowns and announcements will be available in the Bookstore through May 7.
 The next book buy-back will be the week of May 4 (finals week).
 Lumberjack Shack meal cards 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.
Stephen H Fletcher Library Spring 2015 Hours – End of Semester Hours
 Pre-Finals Week (April 27 – May 2):
Monday–Thursday 7:30am to 8pm; Friday 7:30am to 4pm; Saturday 12pm to 4pm
 Finals Week (May 4 - May 8)
Sunday 12pm to 4pm; Monday-Tuesday 7:30am to 8pm; Wednesday-Thursday 7:30am to 5pm;
Friday 7:30am to 4pm.
Closed: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays - during summer months and Memorial Day, May 25th
Please return all items checked out & pay all fines due before 4pm on Friday, May 8th, please & thank you!
Good luck with your finals!!
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – Denim Day and Candlelight Vigil Wednesday, April 29th
Denim Day has its roots in a 1992 Italian court case where a driving instructor convicted of raping a teenage
girl successfully defended himself on appeal by arguing that the girl’s jeans were so tight, he would not have
been able to remove them without her consent. This sparked widespread protest and the case was
eventually overturned. Today, Denim Day is an annual event in which denim is worn in support of survivors of
sexual violence. It is also an international day designed to protest attitudes which blame the victims of sexual
violence or excuse the behavior of the perpetrator.
All ACC students and employees are encouraged to wear denim on April 29. At 8:00 p.m., a gathering will
be held in the Besser Tech Courtyard to hear brief remarks and spoken word performances moderated by
Mary Thurston of WATZ and followed by a candlelight ceremony to honor survivors and conclude the
activities for the month.
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.
Summer Work Study Are you looking for work this summer? Are you taking a class this summer? If so, inquire
at the Financial Aid Office in Van Lare Hall 107 for work study possibilities.
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
regular-priced clothing on Fridays if you wear "something ACC". Open Monday–Thursdays 8:30am–5pm;
Fridays 8:30am–2pm.
Looking for a Job? Check Student Resources/Student Job Postings on www.alpenacc.edu. Updated 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!
Lost & Found is located at the VLH Switchboard. A cellphone was turned in - come identify if it's yours.
Just a reminder that ACC is a tobacco free campus. This means no smoking or chewing on any part of
campus. Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us to keep ACC beautiful!
Final Exam Stress Walk off or work off your end-of-semester stress at the Fredrick T Johnston Wellness Center.
Open Monday–Thursday 6:30am–7pm; Friday 6:30am–2pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
Testing Center Hours and Information
 FINALS Week Spring 2015 (May 4 - May 8)
Monday 8am–1pm & 2–5pm; Tuesday 12–6pm; Wednesday 8am–1pm & 2–5pm;
Thursday only if needed; Friday CLOSED
These hours are subject to change, please call ahead to make an appointment whenever possible.
ALL students must show a photo ID prior to testing; anticipate your testing needs and allow enough time for
testing; making an appointment will ensure you have a spot reserved to take your test.
Contact Kim Montague (989) 358-7209; fax (989) 358-7569; [email protected], VLH 122.
WebAdvisor is YOUR student information & record. Set up (or reset) your account by selecting the
icon
on ACC's website and following the directions in the "I'm New to WebAdvisor" link. If you run into problems,
call or stop in the Registrar's Office VLH 108 for assistance.
Congratulations Graduates! Your diploma will be mailed to you 3-4 weeks after graduation.
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