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03.18.2015
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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!
ACC Scholarship Applications Over 150 scholarships! The application packet is available from various offices on
campus or via the website. Don't miss out – the deadline is March 23rd.
Withdrawal Deadline The last day to withdraw from an individual, full-semester class is Friday, March 27.
Bookstore News this Week
 Congratulations to the winners of the Gradfest drawing!
 Chelsey Jenkins, $50 ACC Bookstore gift card Katelyn Anderson, Sweatshirt Courtney Grohowski, ACC Blanket
 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).
Green Seminar Indoor air quality and energy efficiency create homes that are more comfortable to live in, easier to
afford, and more desirable for re-sale. IF YOU ARE A BUILDER, ARCHITECT, REALTOR, OR HOMEOWNER, ACC will be
hosting a FREE 2-day seminar March 20 & 21 in Alpena. This Saturday’s session offers a FREE Home Inspection class.
Completion of seminar gets you two certificates; Green Building and Sustainability, and the Builder’s Continued
Competency Certificate. For Green Building Seminar registration, call 989-358-7296 or online at www.wcct.net or
email kamyszek@alpenacc.edu.
Bake Sale! The Student Nurses Association will be having a Bake Sale on Thursday, April 2nd starting at 10:00am in the
BTC Commons and will continue into the early afternoon. Stop by to pick up some delicious Easter treats!
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)
 Western Michigan University - Thursday, March 19th, 10am–12:30pm
 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 lrgoodwin@midmich.edu.
Student Services Center
VLH 101 Monday–Thursday 8am–5:30pm; Friday 8:00am–1:30pm
Need a little help with a class or maybe a lot of help? FREE tutoring is available through the Student Services Center!
Don’t wait until you are lost in a class, make an appointment today. You can schedule up to 3 hours per week, per
class. Some tutors are even available on the weekends! All ACC tutors have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and at
least a B in the class they are tutoring. The Student Services Center is here to help you, all you have to do is ask. Call
989-358-7270 or visit us in Van Lare Hall 101.
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.
Student Service Center Workshop Schedule – workshops are approximately 45 minutes, in CTR 115
 Interacting with the World: Resumes & Cover Letters – 1pm & Thursday, March 19th, 2pm
Whether you are looking for a part-time job or seeking that perfect career, your resume and cover letter need to properly reveal your
credentials. Employers are looking for specific skills and characteristics in the people they hire. Learn how to write a resume and cover letter
that will showcase how your background and qualifications align with what they need.
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Road Map to Your Degree – Wednesday, March 25th, 1pm & 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
Interacting with the World: Social Media Etiquette – Wednesday, April 15th, 1pm & Thursday, April 16th, 2pm
Western Michigan University Campus Visit Are you interested in transferring to Western Michigan University or do you
want to check out Western’s campus. If yes, then join TRiO SSS for a FREE trip to WMU. Western will provide an
admissions presentation 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, March 27. This will be an all-day event. Contact Sarah in CTR 108 (989-358-7329, burts@alpenacc.edu)
to sign up. If you are currently not a member of TRiO Student Support Services, you can stop by CTR 108 to see if you
are eligible.
Lost & Found Stop by to VLH switchboard if you are missing anything – a phone-related item was recently turned in.
Standards for Math Practice Symposium FREE and open to all K-12 math teachers, ACC students and instructors.
Keynote speaker is University of Denver professor Joanie Funderbunk–a dynamic, interactive presenter with a passion
for mathematics. Leave with concrete, realistic implementation ideas for your next math lesson and a FREE book. In
the Granum Theater on Saturday, April 11, 8am-1:30pm, lunch provided. Register at www.amaesd.org by the
deadline of March 20. For questions, call Meghan Cameron (989) 358-7307.
$10 Pizza Show your ACC ID for one large 2-topping pizza for $10 at Krash Pizza & Bakery, 314 W Miller Street, Alpena.
Workshops at the HUSH Campus New This Semester! Wednesdays at 1pm and Thursdays at 2pm in HUSH 203.
Interacting with the World: Resumes & Cover Letters, Road Map to Your Degree, Interacting with the World: Job
Interviews, and Interacting with the World: Social Media Etiquette.
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
Barcelona, Southern France, & Italy Contact Dr Karol Walchak walchakk@alpenacc.edu for information on this 10day tour scheduled for June 11-20, 2015.
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, burts@alpenacc.edu)
to sign up.
Wellness Tip On those days when lifting weights seems harder than usual, try counting your reps backwards. Three,
two, one is psychologically easier to face than ten, eleven, twelve. The Fredrick T Johnston Wellness Center is here for
you count them down. Monday–Thursday 6:30am–7pm; Friday 6:30am–2pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
2 Weeks 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 regular-priced 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.
ACC Community Education Spring 2015 Schedule
http://discover.alpenacc.edu/visitors/community_education.php
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