11.12.2014 Check out the Splinter on your smart phone! ACC's website is now available for mobile devices. The link is updated weekly and posted in the Latest News section. www.alpenacc.edu This is a Test, This is Only a Test On Thursday, November 13 at 2pm, ACC will be performing a test of its emergency notification system. All faculty and staff on campus will be actively participating in this exercise in order to provide a safer environment for all of us in the event of a real emergency on campus. Again, this is only a drill, we will not lockdown or evacuate. Excuse the Interruption … On Friday, November 14 through Monday, November 17, ACC will be upgrading its student information system. During this time all registration activity will be shut down and WebAdvisor will not be available. This means students will not be able to register/add/drop classes for Spring 2015 early enrollment or access their WebAdvisor account. The upgrade process affects functions in all areas of campus, including transcripts, financial aid, business office, etc, so please anticipate your needs. We look forward to the greater flexibility and reliability this upgrade offers and thank you for your patience as we improve and advance our technology services for the future. Intelligence Gathering in the United States: Surveillance Thursday, November 13, 7pm in CTR 112. Student readings by John Maus, Angela Kamyszek, Kathy Treinen, and Mikhail Perkins. This presentation considers intelligence gathering and national security protocol regarding the intelligence community of the US in light of debates surrounding the Edward Snowden revelations. Consideration of Executive power and Congressional oversight, or lack thereof, pertaining to concentration of power and relative to the civil rights and civil liberties of American citizens will be considered. Free and open to all students, staff, faculty and the public. TRiO SSS Students who signed up for the free Lake Superior State University campus visit – don't forget it is Thursday, November 13 and you are departing from CTR 108 at 7:30am. November Holiday Hours Adjustments Please note the following changes to normal hours: Fall Break (aka Opening Day!!) – Monday 11/17 there are no classes, ACC offices open Thanksgiving Break – Wednesday 11/26 classes starting at 5pm or later are cancelled, Thursday 11/27 and Friday 11/28 campus is closed Library – hours reduced on Wednesday 11/26, 7:30am-4pm and closed 11/27 through 11/30 Wellness Center – closed Wednesday 11/26 through Saturday 11/29 Lake Superior State University Transfer Representative on Campus Wednesday, November 19, 10am– 3pm outside the Bookstore. If you have questions or need help in transferring to a 4-year university, contact your academic advisor. For a list of programs offered at LSSU go to http://www.lssu.edu/academics/. FREE Green Seminars If you are a BUILDER, ARCHITECT, REALTOR, or HOMEOWNER this seminar is for you! ACC will be hosting this FREE two-day seminar: December 5 & 6 at Alpena Community College. Completion of seminar gets you two certificates: Green Building and Sustainability and the Builder’s Continued Competency Certificate along with an update of the 2012 Building Code. For Green Building Seminar registration, call 989-358-7296 or online at www.wcct.net or email [email protected]. ACC Bookstore The ACC Bookstore is ready for the holidays! Stop in and check out the new Thanksgiving and Christmas merchandise. You’ll find holiday decorations, ornaments, hostess gifts and stocking stuffers. And, as always, FREE GIFT WRAPPING! Don’t know what to buy; Bookstore gift certificates make great presents! Spring 2015 Early registration Is open and the schedule is online. Meet with your advisor, register yourself on WebAdvisor (if eligible), or stop in the Registrar's Office (VLH 108). Jesse Besser Museum Admission is always free with your ACC ID card. ACC’s Auto Service and Repair The program has 18 aspiring automotive technicians that would like to help you with your vehicle repair needs. We charge only for the parts your vehicle needs, no labor! Our services are open to all. Contact Pete Eastwood at (989) 358-7241 or [email protected] to make arrangements. Testing Center is located in VLH 122. All students must provide a photo ID prior to testing. Anticipate your needs and allow enough time for testing. Making an appointment will ensure you have a spot reserved to take your test. Hours are subject to change, please call ahead to make an appointment whenever possible. Kim Montague (989) 358-7209, fax (989) 358-7569, [email protected] Monday 8am–1pm, Tuesday 2–7pm; Wednesday 10am–1pm; Thursday 3–7pm; Friday 10am–1pm Stephen H Fletcher Library Fall 2014 Hours Student ID’s are available during all library hours. Monday – Thursday 7:30am to 8pm; Friday 7:30am to 4pm; Saturday 12pm to 4pm; Sunday 12pm to 4pm. We’re Not Just a Bookstore You will also find Lumberjack apparel, gift items, school supplies and a wide variety of beverages and snacks (no minimum purchase to use a credit/debit card). The following services are also provided: Software at academic pricing, gift certificates, postage stamps, lunch cards, free gift bags, copies, UPS & fax. Remember to wear “something ACC” on Fridays and receive 25% off regular-priced clothing. Monday-Thursday 8:30am–5pm, Friday 8:30am–2pm. Parking Permits Take a peek at your ACC parking permit - if it is #16300 or lower, it has expired. Stop in the Facilities Office (BTC 101) and pick up a new one. Remember: the permits are FREE (but a ticket will cost you $10). Attention Current 2015 Dual Enrolled Students Admissions wants you to update your application for admission prior to registering for the FALL 2015 semester. Fast & easy – the app is even online. Class Cancellations You have 4 different ways to get class cancellation notifications. Visit our website to see the options and for instructions on how to sign up for SchoolMessenger. Graduation Did you miss the Fall 2014 graduation deadline? Stop in the Registrar's Office ASAP (VLH 108) – we can still get the paperwork done in time. You earned that diploma – make sure you get it! Stay Fit & Healthy at the Fredrick T Johnston Wellness Center The Wellness Center is free of charge for registered students & staff. Hours: Monday-Thursday 6:30am-7pm; Friday 6:30am-2pm; Saturday 8am1pm WebAdvisor WebAdvisor is YOUR student record. Set up (or reset) your account by following the directions on the "I'm New to WebAdvisor" link at www.alpenacc.edu/webadvisor. If you run into problems, call or stop in the Registrar's Office VLH 108 for assistance. Early Review If you think you can graduation this spring, stop in the Registrar's Office for an Early Review. Take advantage of the early enrollment period to make adjustments to your spring schedule. Make sure you get your degree when you've earned it! VLH 108 for applications or more information. ACC Nights at Thunder Bowl Lanes Thursdays 9:30pm-11:30pm: 2 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza, and a pitcher of Pepsi for up to 4 people, $39.95+tax. 12 lanes available, reservations accepted with payment. Must be an ACC student or employee to bowl. Save $$ With Your ACC ID Card Students get one large 2-topping pizza for $10 at Krash Pizza & Bakery, 314 W. Miller Street in Alpena. Like us on Facebook! The Splinter is posted to the Alpena Community College website www.alpenacc.edu weekly during the semester. Please send print-ready information to Deb at [email protected] by noon on Wednesday for that week's edition.