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01.30.2015
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
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 Language Society Interested in languages? Does learning French, Spanish, Japanese, German, or Italian
appeal to you? Do you already have a second language background? If so, attend the first meeting of ACC’s
The Language Society on Tuesday, February 3rd, 2–3pm in NRC 210 (this is a room correction from last week's
Splinter). For more information contact Dr Walchak at [email protected].
Apply for Graduation Is this the last semester of classes for your degree? Then get yourself to the Registrar's Office
VLH 108 and fill out the graduation application (by February 6th, please)! It's quick, it's easy, and it's the only way to
get that hard-earned degree posted to your record – and get your name printed on a frame-worthy diploma.
Are you interested in working while attending classes at ACC??? The Workstudy Program is a federal student aid
program that provides part-time employment opportunities to help you cover your living expenses while attending
college. If you are interested, stop into the Financial Aid office (VLH 107) to see if you are eligible.
ACC's Auto Body Repair Did you know ACC’s Auto Body Repair students perform collision related services on late
model vehicles? Anyone in the community is welcome. Charges for parts and materials only, no labor. For
consideration contact Chris Lubiato at [email protected] or 989-358-7289.
5th Annual Hoops for Hope (Pink) Basketball Games here at ACC to support and promote breast cancer
awareness. Saturday, February 7th; ACC Men vs. Delta CC – 5:30pm; ACC Women vs. Delta CC – 7:30pm.
T-shirts $10 and sweatshirts $25 are on sale now at the Bookstore. 100% of all money raised stays in the community
and goes to the Mammography Subsidy Fund at ARMC which helps uninsured and underinsured women get
mammograms. So far the games have raised nearly $30,000 to help residents of NE Michigan.
Bookstore News this Week
 Meal cards for the Lumberjack Shack are available for $25. Redeem the completed card for a free beverage.
 Hoops for Hope T-shirts ($10) and sweatshirts ($25) are on sale now.
 Register to win a wake board donated by Coca Cola! No purchase necessary.
Student Services Center 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. top in to the Center in VLH 101
or call Yvonne at 989-358-7270.
Financial Literacy Workshop Series Financial literacy is gaining an understanding of how money works, learning
skills necessary in planning for your financial future and the discipline to use these skills every day. TRiO Student
Support Services (SSS) will be offering a Financial Literacy Workshop series for TRiO SSS students this semester. The
series consists of 5 workshops in all, but only attend the one(s) you want to learn more about! Topics for the five
workshops are Saving, Budgeting, Debt, College Student Essentials, and Philanthropy. Each of the five workshops
will be offered twice this semester so come to the one(s) that fit your schedule. See the TRiO SSS Blackboard site for
dates and times. All interested TRiO SSS students should contact Sarah in the Newport Center (CTR) 108. If you are
interested in learning more about TRiO Student Support Services or to see if you are eligible, stop by CTR 108 today.
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.
Stephen H Fletcher Library Spring 2015 Hours
Monday–Thursday 7:30am–8pm; Friday 7:30am–4pm; Saturday & Sunday 12–4pm
Closed: February 21, 22, 28 & March 1 (Spring Break weekends) and April 3–6 (Easter Break)
Reduced Hours: February 23–27th 7:30am–4pm (Spring Break); 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
Student Services Center (SSC) Free tutoring; open math & chemistry tutoring; student computer stations with
printers; wireless; math solution manuals; transcription machine equipment; software; referrals; and weekly
workshops. VLH 101. Monday–Thursday 8am–5:30pm; Friday 8:00am–1:30pm.
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.
2014 W2s were sent in US Mail on January 30th to all employees that did not consent to electronic W2s.
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.
Workshops at the HUSH Campus New This Semester! Wednesdays at 1pm and Thursdays at 2pm in HUSH 203.
Coming up: Conducting Research, APA & MLA Formatting, Conquering Procrastination, Tackle Test Taking, In
Pursuit of Scholarships, 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
Monday & Wednesday 10am–3:30pm; Tuesday & Thursday 1–6pm; Friday 9am–2pm.
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.
Student Service Center Workshop Schedule – workshops are approximately 45 minutes, in CTR 115
Conducting Research – Wednesday, February 4th, 1pm & Thursday, February 5th, 2pm
Throughout your college career you will have to research topics and write papers. On-line research can
produce a gold mine of information, but only if you know where and how to dig. Learn where information
is most likely to be found and how to determine if you can use it in your paper
APA & MLA Formatting – Wednesday, February 11th, 1pm
Conquering Procrastination – Wednesday, February 18th, 1pm & Thursday, February 19th, 2pm
Tackle Test Taking – Wednesday, March 4th, 1pm & Thursday, March 5th, 2pm
In Pursuit of Scholarships – Wednesday, March 11th, 1pm & Thursday, March 12th, 2pm
Interacting with the World: Resumes & Cover Letters – Wednesday, March 18th, 1pm & Thursday, March 19th, 2pm
Road Map to Your Degree – Wednesday, March 25th, 1pm & Thursday, March 26th, 2pm
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
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)
 Northern Michigan University - Wednesday, March 4th, 9:30am–1:30pm
 Saginaw Valley State University - Monday, March 9th, 10am–1pm
 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 [email protected].
Parking Permits Parking permits are free … parking tickets are not. Be sure to properly display your ACC permit. If
you forgot to get one, head over to the Facilities Office in BTC 101 ASAP.
Stay Fit & Healthy at the Fredrick T Johnston Wellness Center
Monday–Thursday 6:30am–7pm; Friday 6:30am–2pm; Saturday 8am–1pm.
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 certificates, 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.
Testing Center Make an appointment to save your spot & bring photo ID. VLH 122, [email protected],
(989) 358-7569. Monday 8am–1pm; Tuesday 2–6pm; Wednesday 8am–12pm; Thursday 3–7pm; Friday 9am–12pm.
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