04.15.2015
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Summer & Fall 2015 Early Registration for returning students is going on now!
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.
 Guests who need special seating accommodations or are unable to climb the bleachers must call
(989) 358-7282 for reservations on the floor. Otherwise seating is first come, first served.
Final Exam Schedule is posted on the website in the "Latest News" section.
Student Services Center
VLH 101 Monday–Thursday 8am–5:30pm; Friday 8:00am–1:30pm
Studies show that students who save time to study and do homework on campus not only get their
assignments completed and turned in on time, but have better organizational skills and better grades! The
SSC has 11 computers, 8 tables, and quiet rooms for your use. Come on in and check us out.
Last SSC Workshop of the Semester … Interacting with the World: Social Media Etiquette – Thursday, April 16th,
2pm, CTR 115, 45 minutes. Our phone used to be chained to the wall, now we can communicate anywhere
by Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Myspace. It’s fun and easy and you can reach many
people with one text message. Do you know how it can affect your future? Find out who’s tracking you and
what you should and shouldn’t be doing with social media.
Mid Michigan Community College Radiography Program The transfer representative will be on campus to
meet with interested students and staff on Tuesday, April 21st, 2–3:30pm in 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].
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.
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.
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.
Bookstore News this Week
 Caps, gowns and announcements will be available in the Bookstore through May 7.
 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).
Withdrawal Deadline The last day to withdraw this semester (completely, and from all scheduled classes) is
Friday, May 1st.
Sexual Assault Awareness Month – ACC encourages you to attend these activities
 Community Forum: Safer Campuses, Brighter Futures Thursday, April 16th, 7–8:30pm in Granum Theatre
This interactive forum will be moderated by Ashley McDowell of WBKB News. It will include a panel of
representatives from ACC, law enforcement, health care and Shelter to discuss the topic of sexual violence;
the attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that contribute to the problem and the actions that can be taken to
prevent or respond to the occurrence of sexual violence, which can include date rape or acquaintance
rape, as well as other forms of unwanted sexual conduct.
Panelists will discuss the concepts of consent and bystander intervention as well as practical advice about
what steps can be taken when sexual violence occurs. Panelists will review the rights and options which are
available to students, employees and others as well as effective ways to help those who experience sexual
violence. The Community Forum is intended to set the stage for the other presentations which follow and
open a campus/community conversation which can continue throughout the month and beyond.
 Community Film Screening: The Hunting Ground Tuesday, April 21st, 2–5pm in Granum Theatre
Across the country, colleges and universities are screening “The Hunting Ground, a documentary directed
by Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering, which details the experiences of sexual assault survivors on college
campuses. This film was shown at the Sundance Film Festival and was directed by same director who was
nominated for an Oscar for his film, “The Invisible War”, about the problem of sexual assaults in the military.
The film’s central figures are Andrea Pino and Annie Clark, two college students who experienced sexual
violence and had their complaints ignored or downplayed by campus officials. They used their experience
as a catalyst to lead a grass-roots civil rights campaign which would ultimately change the federal law as it
applies on college campuses.
Representatives from Shelter will be available to talk confidentially to anyone who may wish to discuss a
personal experience. Resources and additional information will also be available. After the screening, the
audience will be invited to stay for pizza and to continue the conversation.
 Denim Day and Candlelight Vigil Wednesday, April 29th, 8–9:00pm in the Besser Tech Courtyard
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.
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.
Stephen H Fletcher Library Spring 2015 Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30am–8pm; Friday 7:30am–4pm; Saturday & Sunday 12–4pm
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? 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!
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