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October 15, 2018

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GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bike at NWACC

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association along with NWACC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa are excited to announce the launch of Bike at NWACC. This is a free, shared bicycle program available to NWACC students and employees. For more information watch the video above. You may also get information from the Student Information Center, or by contacting Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Please watch this video with bicycle safety instructions:

Kudos to NWACC SAGA for making these fun videos!

Veterans Resource Center to Present Congressman with Challenge Coin

On Wednesday, October 17th, NWACC officials representing the college’s Veterans Resource Center will present Congressman Steve Womack with a Challenge Coin at 1:30 p.m. in the Paneitz Student Center on the north side of the second floor landing.

The NWACC Challenge Coin is newly minted and will be presented to service veterans who graduate from the college beginning in May 2019. One side of the coin bears the words sacrifice, integrity, honor and success. The other side presents the logos of five branches of service: Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and Coast Guard.

Mad Scientist Laboratory Escape Room (NEW)

On Monday, October 22nd, sign up to see if you can escape the Mad Scientist Laboratory created by the Geek Alliance! Enjoy finding the answers and deciphering puzzles before your time runs out!

The Mad Scientist Laboratory will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Center Room 108 and costs only $6 per person or $20 for a group of four. Reserve your time in advance by emailing Allen Benson, abenson5@nwacc.edu or stop by an iGive table.

Proceeds benefit the iGive campaign. For more details about the iGive Campaign, visit: www.nwacc.edu/iGive

Rape Culture and Potential Solutions (NEW)

NWACC’s Red Flag Campaign is sponsoring a presentation on the myths, realities, and potential solutions for Rape Culture. Anne Shelley, Executive Director of the NWA Center for Sexual Assault will speaking in Student Center 108 on Monday, October 29, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.

2018-19 Fall/Nursing NWACC Scholarship Cycle (NEW)

The 2018-19 Fall/Nursing NWACC Scholarship Cycle is now open! Deadline to apply is October 17, 2018. In addition to the nursing scholarships, there is a scholarship available to ALL STUDENTS, not just nursing students.

Visit this link to apply: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/scholarships/

Child Abuse Response Trainings (NEW)

Melanie Halbrook, Education Specialist and Forensic Interviewer for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County, will be leading a presentation called Your FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment on Monday, October 22nd from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in NCPT 1037. This presentaion covers the signs and symptoms of child abuse and the roles and responsibilities of a mandated reporter. This training is offered free of charge.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County will hold another training titled From Trauma to Resilience on Tuesday, November 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in NCPT 1010. Studies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skillset needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. This training is also offered free of charge.

Register here for these FREE sessions: http://www.nwacc.edu/businessprodevtraining

Eat and Support Phi Theta Kappa (NEW)

We hope you will join Beta Kappa Psi, NWACC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, at Mama Fu’s on October 19th, all day. Fifteen percent of proceeds will go toward supporting chapter projects that benefit the community and college. Help support some amazing students and their projects! Click HERE to RSVP for Mama Fu’s.

Or you could click on both and come out and eat with us twice. Help support some amazing students and their projects!

Smashurger: Student Deal Is Back! (NEW)

All Students, Staff, and Faculty for the month of October receive a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée. Must have this coupon or a valid school ID.

Congratulations We Can Box It Winners (NEW)

Thank you to all who participated in NWACC Food Pantry’s We Can Box It competition. First place went to the English Department for their sculpture of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Second place went to the Student Association for Respiratory Studies (SARS). The food used to create all sculptures in the competition will help keep the Food Pantry stocked for the coming year.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. NWACC will be honoring all victims and survivors with a series of planned events and speakers.

In honor of the 51 Arkansans who were killed in domestic violence incidents during 2017, we will be displaying their names and stories on a “pledge wall” in the Student Center Foyer.

The “Pledge Wall” is located in the Student Center lobby and will remain throughout the month of October. We invite all members of our NWACC community to take a pledge to stand up against domestic violence. We will be hosting table tops and taking pledges on Tuesday, October 2nd and Wednesday, October 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you can’t join us during that time, you may take the pledge on-line and post a “selfie” or picture of your pledge form with hashtag #nwaccitmatters to social media.

Planned events include:

October 9th, 12:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Spencer Bowling, Equal Justice Works through Legal Aid of Arkansas. (Student Center 108) Bring your lunch!

OCTOBER 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Table top and pledge wall in Student Center foyer. View the wall and pledge to stand up against domestic violence.

October 17th, 12:00 p.m.

Film Screening (To be announced). Bring your lunch!

OCTOBER 31st, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

National Speaker and Trainer, Herb Tanner: Neurobiology of Trauma and Trauma Informed Response (all staff and faculty invited)

Contact Mindy Fowler with the Office of Violence Prevention to RSVP: mfowler5@nwacc.edu

NWACC Red Flag Campaign

You may notice “red flags” displayed in various locations on campus. This is part of the Red Flag Campaign. This Bystander Intervention campaign is designed to provide education and outreach to students, faculty, and staff in the areas of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Our message is simple: SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.  This message is about speaking up for those who do not have a voice, intervening by asking someone if something is wrong or if they need help, and educating our campus on the resources we have for reporting and receiving help. We want to create awareness and provide outreach for issues surrounding domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault.

If you are in an abusive relationship, or feel that you are a victim of stalking on our college campus, please contact the Dean of Students office 479-619-4234, the Director of Student Conduct 479-619-4315, or the Department of Public Safety 479-619-4229.  You can also email us at redflag@nwacc.edu.  We have free counseling services available on campus for students; email counseling@nwacc.edu to arrange a confidential counseling appointment.

Math Center Schedule

The tutoring hours for the Math Center have been changed. Consult this document for the updates.  The Math Center (SC 344A) is available to help students in math courses from Pre-Algebra to Calculus I. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for assistance in math.

Transfer Visits

Two schools have been added to the transfer visits schedule.

U of A Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology will be on campus in the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with students interested in transferring into one of their degree programs. For more information, you may contact Justina Buck at Justina.Buck@uafs.edu.

UALR

The University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) will be on campus on December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby.

Upcoming Music Events at NWACC

Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band in Wal-Mart Auditorium

Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Music Faculty Recital in Music Recital Hall (Burns Hall 2105)

Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m.

Student Recital in Burns Hall 2105

Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene

Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Band in White Auditorium

Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Chamber Singers in Wal-Mart Auditorium

SAGA Presents: VOTE 2018 — Meet the Candidates (UPDATED)

It’s voting season! The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) has been working with all Benton and Washington County state representative candidates to bring them on campus for one-hour information sessions to speak with  students and employees.

Our last candidate to visit NWACC:

  • Chris Birch (D) District 92 has scheduled for October 17th at 9:00 am in SC 108

NOTE: SAGA reached out to state representatives only. SAGA will be attending the General Assembly in January and wanted to make these connections prior to that. SAGA has reached out to all candidates for those offices in Benton and Washington Counties.

22nd Annual NWACC Blood Drive

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in Student Center Rooms 108A and 108B Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up on the registration board outside the office of 1418 in Burns Hall. Remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Please bring a photo ID as well. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt.

The Blood Drive is sponsored by the NWACC Health, Physical Education, Fitness Center and Sports Club Department.

Money in American Politics: Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Charlie vs. Goliath and a facilitated discussion on money in American politics on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NWACC Library, the NWACC Honors Program, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, and the Omni Center.

Fall Book Club

Book Club is back! Please visit nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Study Abroad Applications Open

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

NWACC in the News:

State raises awareness of adult education

College mobile lab to visit schools

HELPFUL LINKS:

Math Center Schedule

Transfer Visit2018 Fall Transfer Visitss Schedule

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October 8, 2018

QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bike at NWACC

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association along with NWACC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa are excited to announce the launch of Bike at NWACC. This is a free, shared bicycle program available to NWACC students and employees. For more information watch the video above. You may also get information from the Student Information Center, or by contacting Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Please watch this video with bicycle safety instructions:

Kudos to NWACC SAGA for making these fun videos!

Rape Culture and Potential Solutions (NEW)

NWACC’s Red Flag Campaign is sponsoring a presentation on the myths, realities, and potential solutions for Rape Culture. Anne Shelley, Executive Director of the NWA Center for Sexual Assault will speaking in Student Center 108 on Monday, October 29, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend.

2018-19 Fall/Nursing NWACC Scholarship Cycle (NEW)

The 2018-19 Fall/Nursing NWACC Scholarship Cycle is now open! Deadline to apply is October 17, 2018. In addition to the nursing scholarships, there is a scholarship available to ALL STUDENTS, not just nursing students.

Visit this link to apply: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/scholarships/

Child Abuse Response Trainings (NEW)

Melanie Halbrook, Education Specialist and Forensic Interviewer for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County, will be leading a presentation called Your FIRST Response to Alleged Child Maltreatment on Monday, October 22nd from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in NCPT 1037. This presentaion covers the signs and symptoms of child abuse and the roles and responsibilities of a mandated reporter. This training is offered free of charge.

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County will hold another training titled From Trauma to Resilience on Tuesday, November 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in NCPT 1010. Studies have shown that adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events can have a lasting, negative impact on a person’s health and well-being. This training is designed to help you develop the unique skillset needed to support individuals who have experienced adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events. This training is also offered free of charge.

Register here for these FREE sessions: http://www.nwacc.edu/businessprodevtraining

Eat and Support Phi Theta Kappa (NEW)

We hope you will join Beta Kappa Psi, NWACC’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, at Smashburger on October 11th between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. Fifteen percent of proceeds will go toward supporting chapter projects that benefit the community and college. We have also added Mama Fu’s on October 19th, all day.

Click HERE to RSVP for Smashburger.

Click HERE to RSVP for Mama Fu’s.

Or you could click on both and come out and eat with us twice. Help support some amazing students and their projects!

Smashurger: Student Deal Is Back! (NEW)

All Students, Staff, and Faculty for the month of October receive a free entrée with the purchase of an entrée. Must have this coupon or a valid school ID.

Congratulations We Can Box It Winners (NEW)

Thank you to all who participated in NWACC Food Pantry’s We Can Box It competition. First place went to the English Department for their sculpture of the Becky Paneitz Student Center. Second place went to the Student Association for Respiratory Studies (SARS). The food used to create all sculptures in the competition will help keep the Food Pantry stocked for the coming year.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. NWACC will be honoring all victims and survivors with a series of planned events and speakers.

In honor of the 51 Arkansans who were killed in domestic violence incidents during 2017, we will be displaying their names and stories on a “pledge wall” in the Student Center Foyer.

The “Pledge Wall” is located in the Student Center lobby and will remain throughout the month of October. We invite all members of our NWACC community to take a pledge to stand up against domestic violence. We will be hosting table tops and taking pledges on Tuesday, October 2nd and Wednesday, October 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you can’t join us during that time, you may take the pledge on-line and post a “selfie” or picture of your pledge form with hashtag #nwaccitmatters to social media.

Planned events include:

October 9th, 12:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Spencer Bowling, Equal Justice Works through Legal Aid of Arkansas. (Student Center 108) Bring your lunch!

OCTOBER 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Table top and pledge wall in Student Center foyer. View the wall and pledge to stand up against domestic violence.

October 17th, 12:00 p.m.

Film Screening (To be announced). Bring your lunch!

OCTOBER 31st, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

National Speaker and Trainer, Herb Tanner: Neurobiology of Trauma and Trauma Informed Response (all staff and faculty invited)

Contact Mindy Fowler with the Office of Violence Prevention to RSVP: mfowler5@nwacc.edu

NWACC Red Flag Campaign

You may notice “red flags” displayed in various locations on campus. This is part of the Red Flag Campaign. This Bystander Intervention campaign is designed to provide education and outreach to students, faculty, and staff in the areas of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Our message is simple: SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.  This message is about speaking up for those who do not have a voice, intervening by asking someone if something is wrong or if they need help, and educating our campus on the resources we have for reporting and receiving help. We want to create awareness and provide outreach for issues surrounding domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault.

If you are in an abusive relationship, or feel that you are a victim of stalking on our college campus, please contact the Dean of Students office 479-619-4234, the Director of Student Conduct 479-619-4315, or the Department of Public Safety 479-619-4229.  You can also email us at redflag@nwacc.edu.  We have free counseling services available on campus for students; email counseling@nwacc.edu to arrange a confidential counseling appointment.

Math Center Schedule

The tutoring hours for the Math Center have been changed. Consult this document for the updates.  The Math Center (SC 344A) is available to help students in math courses from Pre-Algebra to Calculus I. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for assistance in math.

Transfer Visits

Two schools have been added to the transfer visits schedule.

U of A Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology will be on campus in the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with students interested in transferring into one of their degree programs. For more information, you may contact Justina Buck at Justina.Buck@uafs.edu.

UALR

The University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) will be on campus on December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby.

Upcoming Music Events at NWACC

Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band in Wal-Mart Auditorium

Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Music Faculty Recital in Music Recital Hall (Burns Hall 2105)

Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m.

Student Recital in Burns Hall 2105

Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene

Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Band in White Auditorium

Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Chamber Singers in Wal-Mart Auditorium

SAGA Presents: VOTE 2018 — Meet the Candidates

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) has been working with all Benton and Washington County state representative candidates to bring them on campus for information sessions. SAGA wants to be sure everyone knows the importance of informed voting, so they are asking candidates to spend an hour talking with students and employees. Each candidate will host a one-hour forum in which they will talk about themselves and their platforms and take questions from the audience.

The following candidates are confirmed and will be in SC 108 A. The candidates in bold are new to the schedule. (Keep an eye on the announcements as more candidates are added.)

  • Rebecca Petty (R) District 94 October 8th at 9:00 a.m.
  • Dawn Clemence (R) District 4 October 8th at noon

SAGA reached out to state representatives only. SAGA will be attending the General Assembly in January and wanted to make these connections prior to that. SAGA has reached out to all candidates for those offices in Benton and Washington Counties. Many have responded but are checking calendars to set dates. SAGA members did not reach out to candidates running for other offices. Announcements will be updated as other candidates are scheduled.

22nd Annual NWACC Blood Drive

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in Student Center Rooms 108A and 108B Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up on the registration board outside the office of 1418 in Burns Hall. Remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Please bring a photo ID as well. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt.

The Blood Drive is sponsored by the NWACC Health, Physical Education, Fitness Center and Sports Club Department.

Money in American Politics: Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Charlie vs. Goliath and a facilitated discussion on money in American politics on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NWACC Library, the NWACC Honors Program, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, and the Omni Center.

Fall Book Club

Book Club is back! Please visit nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Study Abroad Applications Open

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

NWACC in the News:

State raises awareness of adult education

College mobile lab to visit schools

HELPFUL LINKS:

Math Center Schedule

Transfer Visit2018 Fall Transfer Visitss Schedule

by

October 2, 2018

QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (NEW)

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. NWACC will be honoring all victims and survivors with a series of planned events and speakers.

In honor of the 51 Arkansans who were killed in domestic violence incidents during 2017, we will be displaying their names and stories on a “pledge wall” in the Student Center Foyer.

The “Pledge Wall” is located in the Student Center lobby and will remain throughout the month of October. We invite all members of our NWACC community to take a pledge to stand up against domestic violence. We will be hosting table tops and taking pledges on Tuesday, October 2nd and Wednesday, October 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you can’t join us during that time, you may take the pledge on-line and post a “selfie” or picture of your pledge form with hashtag #nwaccitmatters to social media.

Planned events include:

OCTOBER 2nd 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Table top and pledge wall in Student Center foyer. View the wall and pledge to stand up against domestic violence.

October 5th, 5:00 p.m.

NWACC Office of Violence Prevention invites you to join the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter for the Silent Witness Project at “First Friday” on the Bentonville Square. Following a proclamation, there will be guest speakers and a dove release to recognize each victim who was killed in a domestic violence incident in the state of Arkansas during 2017 (51 victims). These victim’s personal stories will also be displayed on the pledge wall, located in the Student Center lobby, throughout the month of October.

October 9th, 12:00 p.m.

Guest Speaker: Spencer Bowling, Equal Justice Works through Legal Aid of Arkansas. Bring your lunch!

OCTOBER 10th, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Table top and pledge wall in Student Center foyer. View the wall and pledge to stand up against domestic violence.

October 17th, 12:00 p.m.

Film Screening (To be announced). Bring your lunch!

OCTOBER 31st, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

National Speaker and Trainer, Herb Tanner: Neurobiology of Trauma and Trauma Informed Response (all staff and faculty invited) Contact Mindy Fowler with the Office of Violence Prevention to RSVP

NWACC Red Flag Campaign (NEW)

You may notice “red flags” displayed in various locations on campus. This is part of the Red Flag Campaign. This Bystander Intervention campaign is designed to provide education and outreach to students, faculty, and staff in the areas of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault. Our message is simple: SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.  This message is about speaking up for those who do not have a voice, intervening by asking someone if something is wrong or if they need help, and educating our campus on the resources we have for reporting and receiving help. We want to create awareness and provide outreach for issues surrounding domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault.

If you are in an abusive relationship, or feel that you are a victim of stalking on our college campus, please contact the Dean of Students office 479-619-4234, the Director of Student Conduct 479-619-4315, or the Department of Public Safety 479-619-4229.  You can also email us at redflag@nwacc.edu.  We have free counseling services available on campus for students; email counseling@nwacc.edu to arrange a confidential counseling appointment.

Register to Vote

Let your voice be heard! The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association will be hosting voter registration tables in several locations over the next couple of weeks. If you haven’t registered to vote, please take a few minutes and visit one of their tables to register. They are scheduled as follows:

October 2nd at BH 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

October 2nd at SCGBD 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

October 3rd at CHP 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

October 3rd at SCWT 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

October 4th at Brightwater 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

October 4th at BPSC 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We will post dates and times for Washington County Campus as soon as we get them scheduled.

Math Center Schedule (UPDATED)

The tutoring hours for the Math Center have been changed. Consult this document for the updates.  The Math Center (SC 344A) is available to help students in math courses from Pre-Algebra to Calculus I. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for assistance in math.

Transfer Visits (UPDATED)

Two schools have been added to the transfer visits schedule.

U of A Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology will be on campus in the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with students interested in transferring into one of their degree programs. For more information, you may contact Justina Buck at Justina.Buck@uafs.edu.

UALR

The University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) will be on campus on December 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby.

Math Center Offering Workshops

The Math Center is offering a workshop on factoring polynomials and solving quadratic equations (via factoring) TOMORROW October 3rd from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314.

The Math Center is also offering another workshop on Graphing Lines and Functions by Hand TODAY, October 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338.

Upcoming Music Events at NWACC

Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m.

Andre Chiang, Baritone (Guest Artist) in White Auditorium (Burns Hall 1030)

Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band in Wal-Mart Auditorium

Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Music Faculty Recital in Music Recital Hall (Burns Hall 2105)

Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m.

Student Recital in Burns Hall 2105

Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene

Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Band in White Auditorium

Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Chamber Singers in Wal-Mart Auditorium

SAGA Presents: VOTE 2018 — Meet the Candidates

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) has been working with all Benton and Washington County state representative candidates to bring them on campus for information sessions. SAGA wants to be sure everyone knows the importance of informed voting, so they are asking candidates to spend an hour talking with students and employees. Each candidate will host a one-hour forum in which they will talk about themselves and their platforms and take questions from the audience.

The following candidates are confirmed and will be in SC 108 A. The candidates in bold are new to the schedule. (Keep an eye on the announcements as more candidates are added.)

  • Megan Godfrey (D) District 89 October 4th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Rep. Charlie Collins (R) District 84 October 4th at 3:00 p.m.
  • Rebecca Petty (R) District 94 October 8th at 9:00 a.m. (NEW)

SAGA reached out to state representatives only. SAGA will be attending the General Assembly in January and wanted to make these connections prior to that. SAGA has reached out to all candidates for those offices in Benton and Washington Counties. Many have responded but are checking calendars to set dates. SAGA members did not reach out to candidates running for other offices. Announcements will be updated as other candidates are scheduled.

22nd Annual NWACC Blood Drive

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in Student Center Rooms 108A and 108B Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up on the registration board outside the office of 1418 in Burns Hall. Remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Please bring a photo ID as well. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt.

The Blood Drive is sponsored by the NWACC Health, Physical Education, Fitness Center and Sports Club Department.

Money in American Politics: Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Charlie vs. Goliath and a facilitated discussion on money in American politics on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NWACC Library, the NWACC Honors Program, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, and the Omni Center.

Fall Book Club

Book Club is back! Please visit nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Study Abroad Applications Open

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

NWACC in the News:

State raises awareness of adult education

College mobile lab to visit schools

HELPFUL LINKS:

Math Center Schedule

Transfer Visit2018 Fall Transfer Visitss Schedule

by

September 24, 2018

QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Register to Vote (NEW)

Let your voice be heard! The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association will be hosting voter registration tables in several locations over the next couple of weeks. If you haven’t registered to vote, please take a few minutes and visit one of their tables to register. They are scheduled as follows:

September 25th at SCWT 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

September 26th at BPSC 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

September 27th at Brightwater 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

September 27th at CHP 8:00 – 11:30 a.m., 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

October 2nd at BH 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

October 2nd at SCGBD 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

October 3rd at CHP 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

October 3rd at SCWT 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

October 4th at Brightwater 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

October 4th at BPSC 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

We will post dates and times for Washington County Campus as soon as we get them scheduled.

Pride Family Dinner (NEW)

PRIDE P.A.L.S. invite all Pride students and their allies to a family style dinner on September 25th, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. in Student Center Room 108. Come experience a supportive family atmosphere where you can be uniquely YOU. This is a monthly event that includes great food, friendship and fun! For additional info email pride@nwacc.edu

Math Center Schedule (UPDATED)

The tutoring hours for the Math Center have been changed. Consult this document for the updates. The scheduling changes will go into effect TODAY, September 24th and will continue for the remainder of the fall semester. The Math Center (SC 344A) is available to help students in math courses from Pre-Algebra to Calculus I. Students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for assistance in math.

Transfer Visits (UPDATED)

Two schools have been added to the transfer visits schedule.

U of A Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology will be on campus in the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with students interested in transferring into one of their degree programs. For more information, you may contact Justina Buck at Justina.Buck@uafs.edu.

UALR

The University of Arkansas Little Rock (UALR) will be on campus on December 6, from 9am-1pm in the Student Center Lobby.

Math Center Offering Workshops

The Math Center is offering a workshop on factoring polynomials and solving quadratic equations (via factoring) on these dates:

  • Tuesday September 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338
  • Wednesday October 3rd from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

The Math Center is offering two workshops on Graphing Lines and Functions by Hand on these dayes:

  • Wednesday September 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314
  • Tuesday October 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338

Upcoming Music Events at NWACC

Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m.

Andre Chiang, Baritone (Guest Artist) in White Auditorium (Burns Hall 1030)

Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band in Wal-Mart Auditorium

Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Music Faculty Recital in Music Recital Hall (Burns Hall 2105)

Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m.

Student Recital in Burns Hall 2105

Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene

Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Band in White Auditorium

Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Chamber Singers in Wal-Mart Auditorium

We Can Box it for NWACC Food Pantry

Since its beginning in August 2015, the NWACC Food Pantry has served almost 1000 students, employees, and their family members. Our pantry survives solely on donations. It is thanks to all of you that we are able to do this.

It is that time of year again: We Can Box It. This event is our largest food drive and supports the pantry for a good portion of the year. This isn’t a typical food drive though. We ask your club/division/department/office/group, etc. to form a team and create a sculpture made of non-perishable food products. This can be cans, boxes, bottles, etc. There is a plaque and a traveling trophy for the winning team. The competition this year will begin October 2nd and will have final judging on October 3rd. Get your team together and start collecting food items! We hope you will all join us in supporting this great cause. More information will be coming. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu with any questions.

SAGA Presents: VOTE 2018 — Meet the Candidates

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) has been working with all Benton and Washington County state representative candidates to bring them on campus for information sessions. SAGA wants to be sure everyone knows the importance of informed voting, so they are asking candidates to spend an hour talking with students and employees. Each candidate will host a one-hour forum in which they will talk about themselves and their platforms and take questions from the audience.

The following candidates are confirmed and will be in SC 108 A. The candidates in bold are new to the schedule. (Keep an eye on the announcements as more candidates are added.)

  • Christie Craig (D) District 96  September 24th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Kelly Scott Unger (D) District 87 September 24th at noon
  • Jen Huffman Gilreath (D) District 94 September 25th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Gayatri Jane Agnew (D) District 93 September 25th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Rep. Robin Lundstrom (R) District 87 September 26th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Denise Garner (D) District 84 October 1st at 12:00 p.m.
  • Megan Godfrey (D) District 89 October 4th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Rep. Charlie Collins (R) District 84 October 4th at 3:00 p.m.

SAGA reached out to state representatives only. SAGA will be attending the General Assembly in January and wanted to make these connections prior to that. SAGA has reached out to all candidates for those offices in Benton and Washington Counties. Many have responded but are checking calendars to set dates. SAGA members did not reach out to candidates running for other offices. Announcements will be updated as other candidates are scheduled.

Community Resource Fair 
NWACC will be hosting a Community Resource Fair on Thursday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby, on Bogle Plaza, and in the Burns Hall Walkway. Attendees will be able to connect with over 20 local organizations and businesses that provide assistance with health and wellness, nutrition assistance, preventative care, housing, education, financial services and more.

Here is a tentative list of participating vendors:

  • American Legion Auxiliary – Bentonville
  • AR Care
  • Arkansas Crisis Center
  • Arkansas Department of Health
  • Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Care Community Center
  • Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas
  • Community Clinic
  • Cultivating Clarity LLC
  • Dress for Success NWA
  • Havenwood
  • Helping Hands, Inc.
  • Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas
  • Integrated Medical
  • Legal Aid of Arkansas – Springdale
  • NWA Center for Sexual Assault
  • NWA Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition (NWATFC)
  • NWA Women’s Shelter
  • NWA Workers’ Justice Center
  • Ozark Guidance
  • Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County
  • The Cancer Challenge

Other vendors may be added up to the week prior to the event.

22nd Annual NWACC Blood Drive

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in Student Center Rooms 108A and 108B Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up on the registration board outside the office of 1418 in Burns Hall. Remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Please bring a photo ID as well. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt.

The Blood Drive is sponsored by the NWACC Health, Physical Education, Fitness Center and Sports Club Department.

Money in American Politics: Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Charlie vs. Goliath and a facilitated discussion on money in American politics on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NWACC Library, the NWACC Honors Program, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, and the Omni Center.

Fall Book Club

Book Club is back! Please visit nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Study Abroad Applications Open

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

NWACC in the News:

State raises awareness of adult education

College mobile lab to visit schools

HELPFUL LINKS:

Math Center Schedule

Transfer Visit2018 Fall Transfer Visitss Schedule

by

September 17, 2018

QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Citizens of the World Taco Sale! (NEW)

The Citizens of the World International Club will be selling tacos and salsa in the Information Commons on Tuesday, September 18, and Wednesday, September 19. We will be sending out pre-order forms to those interested. Please contact Dinesh Hingoo at dhingoo0221@gmail.com or citizensoftheworldnwacc@gmail.com for further information.

Math Center Offering Workshops (NEW)

The Math Center is offering two workshops for help on word problems this week:

  • Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338
  • Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Levels are Beginning Algebra through College Algebra and Quant. Lit.

The Math Center is offering a workshop on factoring polynomials and solving quadratic equations (via factoring) on these dates:

  • Tuesday September 25th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338
  • Wednesday October 3rd from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

The Math Center is offering two workshops on Graphing Lines and Functions by Hand on these dayes:

  • Wednesday September 26th from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314
  • Tuesday October 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338

Upcoming Music Events at NWACC (NEW)

Sunday, October 7th at 2:00 p.m.

Andre Chiang, Baritone (Guest Artist) in White Auditorium (Burns Hall 1030)

Sunday, October 14th at 3:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band in Wal-Mart Auditorium

Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00 p.m.

Music Faculty Recital in Music Recital Hall (Burns Hall 2105)

Thursday, November 15th, at 7:00 p.m.

Student Recital in Burns Hall 2105

Sunday, December 2nd at 6:00 p.m.

Ozark Mountain Brass Band at Rogers First Church of the Nazarene

Tuesday December 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Jazz Band in White Auditorium

Thursday, December 6th at 7:00 p.m.

Chamber Singers in Wal-Mart Auditorium

We Can Box it for NWACC Food Pantry (NEW)

Since its beginning in August 2015, the NWACC Food Pantry has served almost 1000 students, employees, and their family members. Our pantry survives solely on donations. It is thanks to all of you that we are able to do this.

It is that time of year again: We Can Box It. This event is our largest food drive and supports the pantry for a good portion of the year. This isn’t a typical food drive though. We ask your club/division/department/office/group, etc. to form a team and create a sculpture made of non-perishable food products. This can be cans, boxes, bottles, etc. There is a plaque and a traveling trophy for the winning team. The competition this year will begin October 2nd and will have final judging on October 3rd. Get your team together and start collecting food items! We hope you will all join us in supporting this great cause. More information will be coming. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu with any questions.

SAGA Presents: VOTE 2018 — Meet the Candidates

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) has been working with all Benton and Washington County state representative candidates to bring them on campus for information sessions. SAGA wants to be sure everyone knows the importance of informed voting, so they are asking candidates to spend an hour talking with students and employees. Each candidate will host a one-hour forum in which they will talk about themselves and their platforms and take questions from the audience.

The following candidates are confirmed and will be in SC 108 A. The candidates in bold are new to the schedule. (Keep an eye on the announcements as more candidates are added.)

  • Jon Comstock (D) District 3 TODAY at noon
  • Rep. Jana Della Rosa (R) District 90 September 19th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Rep. Grant Hodges (R) District 96 September 20th at 9:00 a.m.
  • Celeste Williams (D) District 95 September 20th at noon
  • Christie Craig (D) District 96  September 24th at 10:00 a.m.
  • Kelly Scott Unger (D) District 87 September 24th at noon
  • Jen Huffman Gilreath (D) District 94 September 25th at 9:30 a.m.
  • Gayatri Jane Agnew (D) District 93 September 25th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Rep. Robin Lundstrom (R) District 87 September 26th at 11:00 a.m.
  • Denise Garner (D) District 84 October 1st at 12:00 p.m.
  • Megan Godfrey (D) District 89 October 4th at 12:00 p.m.
  • Rep. Charlie Collins (R) District 84 October 4th at 3:00 p.m.

SAGA reached out to state representatives only. SAGA will be attending the General Assembly in January and wanted to make these connections prior to that. SAGA has reached out to all candidates for those offices in Benton and Washington Counties. Many have responded but are checking calendars to set dates. SAGA members did not reach out to candidates running for other offices. Announcements will be updated as other candidates are scheduled.

Community Resource Fair 
NWACC will be hosting a Community Resource Fair on Thursday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby, on Bogle Plaza, and in the Burns Hall Walkway. Attendees will be able to connect with over 20 local organizations and businesses that provide assistance with health and wellness, nutrition assistance, preventative care, housing, education, financial services and more.

Here is a tentative list of participating vendors:

  • American Legion Auxiliary – Bentonville
  • AR Care
  • Arkansas Crisis Center
  • Arkansas Department of Health
  • Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • Care Community Center
  • Child Care Aware of Northwest Arkansas
  • Community Clinic
  • Cultivating Clarity LLC
  • Dress for Success NWA
  • Havenwood
  • Helping Hands, Inc.
  • Hispanic Women’s Organization of Arkansas
  • Integrated Medical
  • Legal Aid of Arkansas – Springdale
  • NWA Center for Sexual Assault
  • NWA Tobacco and Drug Free Coalition (NWATFC)
  • NWA Women’s Shelter
  • NWA Workers’ Justice Center
  • Ozark Guidance
  • Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Benton County
  • The Cancer Challenge

Other vendors may be added up to the week prior to the event.

22nd Annual NWACC Blood Drive

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in Student Center Rooms 108A and 108B Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up on the registration board outside the office of 1418 in Burns Hall. Remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Please bring a photo ID as well. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt.

The Blood Drive is sponsored by the NWACC Health, Physical Education, Fitness Center and Sports Club Department.

Money in American Politics: Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Charlie vs. Goliath and a facilitated discussion on money in American politics on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NWACC Library, the NWACC Honors Program, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, and the Omni Center.

Transfer Visit: U of A Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology will be on campus in the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with students interested in transferring into one of their degree programs. For more information, you may contact Justina Buck at Justina.Buck@uafs.edu.

Fall Book Club

Book Club is back! Please visit nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Study Abroad Applications Open

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

The Once and Future Dream: A Roundtable on Free Speech

Please join us for a First Amendment roundtable discussion at NWACC on Sept. 18 at 12 noon in Walmart Auditorium in observance of Constitution Day. The roundtable will address the following questions:

  • What is free speech: a negative liberty, a positive freedom, a prudent discernment, or a petty farce enacted cruelly on a docile public? Is there a gap between the promise and reality of free speech? How is free speech enabled by: constitutional law, state laws, federal laws, political ideology, religiosity, charity and literacy of citizens, and secularism?
  • How is free speech balanced against equality, national security, privacy, and public safety?
  • How should free speech confront public safety, hecklers, anti-platformism, doxing, hate speech, civility, and professionalism?
  • How does the First Amendment protect expression in schools, colleges, public places, workplaces, electoral politics, and public deliberations?
  • Does the liberty of free speech favor some identities and points of view over others? What do the civil rights movements, and other social movements, teach us about the limits and possibilities of free speech?

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Matt Evans, Professor of Political Science at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and include the following people:

  • Renato Betim: NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association president, and Senior Reporter for Eagle View NWACC student newspaper
  • Raven Cook: museum educator, and founder of Foundations: Black History Educational Programming
  • V. Jo Hsu: Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arkansas
  • Jerry Rose: Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at NWACC, and former Fayetteville prosecutor
  • Stephen Smith: independent scholar at Oxbridge Research Associates, and retired Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas

This event is sponsored by the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Honors Program, and the Omni Center.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

NWACC in the News:

College mobile lab to visit schools (NEW)

HELPFUL LINKS:

Math Center Schedule

Transfer Visits Schedule

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QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

SAGA Presents: VOTE 2018 — Meet the Candidates (NEW)

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) has been working with all Benton and Washington County state representative candidates to bring them on campus for information sessions. SAGA wants to be sure everyone knows the importance of informed voting, so they are asking candidates to spend an hour talking with students and employees. Each candidate will host a one-hour forum in which they will talk about themselves and their platforms and take questions from the audience.

The following candidates are confirmed and will be in SC 108 A. (Keep an eye on the announcements as more candidates are added.)

  • Rep. Jim Dotson (R) District 93 September 12th at 9:00 a.m.
  • Gayla Hendren McKenzie (R) District 92 September 14th at noon
  • Rep. Jana Della Rosa (R) District 90 September 19th at 10:00 am
  • Celeste Williams (D) District 95 September 20th at noon
  • Christie Craig (D) District 96  September 24th at 10:00 am
  • Kelly Scott Unger (D) District 87 September 24th at noon
  • Jen Huffman Gilreath (D) District 94 September 25th at 9:30 am
  • Rep. Charlie Collins (R) District 84 October 4th at 3:00 pm

SAGA reached out to state representatives only. SAGA will be attending the General Assembly in January and wanted to make these connections prior to that. SAGA has reached out to all candidates for those offices in Benton and Washington Counties. Many have responded but are checking calendars to set dates. SAGA members did not reach out to candidates running for other offices. Announcements will be updated as other candidates are scheduled.

Community Resource Fair (NEW)

NWACC will be hosting a Community Resource Fair on Thursday, September 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Lobby, on Bogle Plaza, and in the Burns Hall Walkway. Attendees will be able to connect with over 20 local organizations and businesses that provide assistance with health and wellness, nutrition assistance, preventative care, housing, education, financial services and more.

22nd Annual NWACC Blood Drive (NEW)

Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will be in Student Center Rooms 108A and 108B Thursday, October 11th, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sign up on the registration board outside the office of 1418 in Burns Hall. Remember to eat well and drink plenty of fluids prior to giving blood. Please bring a photo ID as well. Each donor will receive a free T-shirt.

The Blood Drive is sponsored by the NWACC Health, Physical Education, Fitness Center and Sports Club Department.

ASNA Diaper War (NEW)

Diaper Drive

The Arkansas Student Nurses Association is having a Diaper Drive to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Please help NWACC win the Diaper War! U of A is in our district. Let’s see if we can’t beat their contributions!

Donation boxes are located in each classroom of the Center for Health Professions. Donations will be collected Friday, September 7th at 2:00 p.m. and brought to Little Rock for the State Council Meeting. Diapers of all sizes are needed! Please contact Whitney Hughes if you have any questions: mhughes5@nwacc.edu

Out of the Darkness Community Walk (NEW)

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is the leader in the fight against suicide. AFSP has set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20 percent by 2025. The Out of the Darkness Walks are proof that when people work together, they can make big changes in the world. As AFSP’s largest fundraiser, they produce millions for suicide prevention programs, unite those who have been affected by suicide, and create communities that are smart about mental health. Join a quarter of a million people from hundreds of cities across all 50 states to raise awareness and funds that will save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

The NWA walk will take place at Orchards Park in Bentonville on September 9th from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. For more information and to pre-register, visit afsp.org/bentonville.

Money in American Politics: Film Screening & Facilitated Discussion

Join us for a screening of the 2018 documentary Charlie vs. Goliath and a facilitated discussion on money in American politics on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. in Peterson Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the NWACC Library, the NWACC Honors Program, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, and the Omni Center.

Transfer Visit: U of A Fort Smith

The University of Arkansas at Fort Smith College of Applied Science and Technology will be on campus in the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, October 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to visit with students interested in transferring into one of their degree programs. For more information, you may contact Justina Buck at Justina.Buck@uafs.edu.

PostSecretU

PostSecretU is a collection of secrets, stories, and anything you want to anonymously (or secretly) share. Express a secret you’ve never shared with anyone in a creative way on a postcard. Submit postcards between now and September 13 in the teal blue boxes around campus. Additional details are on this flyer.

Fall Book Club

Book Club is back! Please visit nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Study Abroad Applications Open

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

MSSU Disney World Internship Opportunity

Representatives from the MSSU Walt Disney World Internship Program will be in the Burns Hall Commons Hallway September 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to recruit and share information about opportunities with the program. For more information, please contact: Miller-R@mssu.edu.

Math Center Workshop

The Math Center will be holding a workshop called Graphing Lines (by Hand) and Writing Equations of Lines. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Student Center Room 314. For more information, contact Carol B. Olson at colson@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6906.

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

The Once and Future Dream: A Roundtable on Free Speech

Please join us for a First Amendment roundtable discussion at NWACC on Sept. 18 at 12 noon in Walmart Auditorium in observance of Constitution Day. The roundtable will address the following questions:

  • What is free speech: a negative liberty, a positive freedom, a prudent discernment, or a petty farce enacted cruelly on a docile public? Is there a gap between the promise and reality of free speech? How is free speech enabled by: constitutional law, state laws, federal laws, political ideology, religiosity, charity and literacy of citizens, and secularism?
  • How is free speech balanced against equality, national security, privacy, and public safety?
  • How should free speech confront public safety, hecklers, anti-platformism, doxing, hate speech, civility, and professionalism?
  • How does the First Amendment protect expression in schools, colleges, public places, workplaces, electoral politics, and public deliberations?
  • Does the liberty of free speech favor some identities and points of view over others? What do the civil rights movements, and other social movements, teach us about the limits and possibilities of free speech?

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Matt Evans, Professor of Political Science at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and include the following people:

  • Renato Betim: NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association president, and Senior Reporter for Eagle View NWACC student newspaper
  • Raven Cook: museum educator, and founder of Foundations: Black History Educational Programming
  • V. Jo Hsu: Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arkansas
  • Jerry Rose: Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at NWACC, and former Fayetteville prosecutor
  • Stephen Smith: independent scholar at Oxbridge Research Associates, and retired Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas

This event is sponsored by the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Honors Program, and the Omni Center.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

NWACC Food Pantry in Need of Donations

Thanks to all the wonderful NWACC employees, students, and supporters, the NWACC Food Pantry has been operated solely on a donation basis.

In the 2.5 years we have been open we have never had to purchase food and have served more than 500 students, employees, and their families. We are once again looking to our NWACC family for donations. The pantry currently needs the following items:

  • Canned fruit
  • Gluten-free items
  • Meals in a can such as Chef Boyardee ravioli and beef-a-roni
  • Canned meat such as Spam, chicken, and tuna
  • Individual serving size snacks such as pretzels, snack cakes, chips, etc.

We also have some dietary needs that require rice products.

We have also recently started stocking personal hygiene items such as shampoo and are in need of shampoo, conditioner, and men’s deodorant.

Donations may be taken to the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or to Becky Hudson in SC 225 H. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Math Center Schedule

Transfer Visits Schedule

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August 31, 2018

QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Labor Day Weekend Closures (NEW)

NWACC will be closed Monday, September 3rd for Labor Day.

The Library will be closed for the entirety of Labor Day Weekend, September 1st through 3rd.

The Testing Center will also be closed Labor Day Weekend, September 1st through 3rd.

NWACC Fall Career Fair

The Fall Career Fair will take place Wednesday, September 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Student Center room 108. Attendees are encouraged to dress in professional attire and bring their resumés. Student Records will be there to assist with graduation applications.

For a list of employers expected to attend, click here.

Contact Erin Hollingsworth for more info: ehollingsworth@nwacc.edu

PostSecretU (NEW)

PostSecretU is a collection of secrets, stories, and anything you want to anonymously (or secretly) share. Express a secret you’ve never shared with anyone in a creative way on a postcard. Submit postcards between now and September 13 in the teal blue boxes around campus. Additional details are on this flyer.

Fall Book Club (NEW)

Book Club is back! Please see nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com for details. To borrow a book, contact Sabrina Chesne: schesne@sbcglobal.net, (479) 966-7736

Books may also be checked out from the library.

Washington County Center Welcome Back (NEW)

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association will be welcoming students to campus at the Washington County Center on September 4th and 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day. Come out and get some giveaways and free snacks.

Pizza with the President at Washington County Center (NEW)

Come out and chat with NWACC President, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson, and enjoy free pizza and soda. Dr. Jorgenson will be meeting students at Washington County Center on September 5th, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Student Center of the WCC.

Study Abroad Applications Open (NEW)

NWACC Study Abroad has trips to Germany, Greece, and Italy for Summer 2019. All NWACC students and community members may apply. Applications close on February 15th, 2019. Any questions may be directed to StudyAbroad@nwacc.edu.

MSSU Disney World Internship Opportunity

Representatives from the MSSU Walt Disney World Internship Program will be in the Burns Hall Commons Hallway September 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to recruit and share information about opportunities with the program. For more information, please contact: Miller-R@mssu.edu.

Math Center Workshops

The Math Center will be holding several workshops in upcoming weeks. Details are as follows:

Graphing Calculator Intro  an Introduction (models TI-84/83/82)

Tuesday, August 28, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338

Wednesday, August 29, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Wednesday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Graphing Lines (by Hand) and Writing Equations of Lines

Tuesday, September 4, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338

Wednesday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Contact Carol B. Olson for more info: colson@nwacc.edu, 479-986-6906

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday, beginning August 29, 2018. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

Math Center Schedule

The Math Center schedule for fall 2018 is as follows:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 3 – 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please consult this schedule for a complete listing of the Math Center tutors and what courses they cover.

Transfer Visits

Representatives from area colleges and universities frequently visit NWACC to speak to transfer students about their future academic goals. This semester, these institutions typically will be in either the Student Center lobby (SC) or outside the Information Commons in Burns Hall (BH), except for special events or visits to the Washington County Center. Please consult this schedule when making plans to visit with college/university recruiters.

Get Involved on Campus: Join a Student Club

Fall 2018 Club Fair Flyer

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) will host Club Fair on August 28th and 29th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Bogle Plaza. Come out and learn about all the great student clubs and organizations on campus. Find your fit and get involved. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Change in ORT Arrangements for Students

A new arrangement for student riders is now in place with Ozark Regional Transit.

Registered students who ride the ORT buses will now need to pay to download an app that will then provide transportation for the fall semester.

  • Here’s a link to the website: www.tokentransit.com/nwacc. NWACC student riders should go to the site and enter their NWACC ID and phone number on the welcome screen.
  • Students, if you have a valid student ID, you will receive a text message with a link to the Token Transit app to download.
  • NWACC will be a rider type (along with all other ORT options) and the NWACC pass will be available to students to purchase for $14 at that time.  General public users will not see NWACC as an option.
  • Every time you, as a student, ride an ORT route throughout the semester, you will activate the pass to show the driver.

NWACC Chamber Winds Looking for Instrumentalists

Did you play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in high school?

Is your band instrument currently collecting dust in your closet? Do you miss playing in an ensemble every time you see or hear a band playing? Miss it no more!

Sign up for Chamber Winds, MUSI 1481 TODAY! See the attached flyer  for more information.

The Once and Future Dream: A Roundtable on Free Speech

Please join us for a First Amendment roundtable discussion at NWACC on Sept. 18 at 12 noon in Walmart Auditorium in observance of Constitution Day. The roundtable will address the following questions:

  • What is free speech: a negative liberty, a positive freedom, a prudent discernment, or a petty farce enacted cruelly on a docile public? Is there a gap between the promise and reality of free speech? How is free speech enabled by: constitutional law, state laws, federal laws, political ideology, religiosity, charity and literacy of citizens, and secularism?
  • How is free speech balanced against equality, national security, privacy, and public safety?
  • How should free speech confront public safety, hecklers, anti-platformism, doxing, hate speech, civility, and professionalism?
  • How does the First Amendment protect expression in schools, colleges, public places, workplaces, electoral politics, and public deliberations?
  • Does the liberty of free speech favor some identities and points of view over others? What do the civil rights movements, and other social movements, teach us about the limits and possibilities of free speech?

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Matt Evans, Professor of Political Science at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and include the following people:

  • Renato Betim: NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association president, and Senior Reporter for Eagle View NWACC student newspaper
  • Raven Cook: museum educator, and founder of Foundations: Black History Educational Programming
  • V. Jo Hsu: Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arkansas
  • Jerry Rose: Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at NWACC, and former Fayetteville prosecutor
  • Stephen Smith: independent scholar at Oxbridge Research Associates, and retired Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas

This event is sponsored by the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Honors Program, and the Omni Center.

Smashburger: Student Deal

All students and faculty for the month of August receive a free entree with the purchase of an entree at Smashburger in Bentonville. Customers must have attached coupon, or valid school ID.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

  • 1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!
  • Fall Semester Membership: $30
  • Spring Semester: $30
  • Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees.

Facilities include:

  • Smith Machine
  • Free Weights
  • Machine Weights
  • Kettle Balls
  • Aerobics Machines
  • Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours:

  • Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, stop by Burns Hall Room 2053. For more info, call 939-5136 or 619-4138, or email jluedtke@nwacc.edu

Canvas is Here! 

If you have logged into MyNWACC Connection, you may have noticed references to Canvas. Canvas is our new online system and replaces Blackboard. Canvas is a modern, easy-to-use online system for teaching and learning. Canvas can be used with a computer browser, or on your phone or tablet. For more information go to: https://tinyurl.com/canvasiscoming

A related Canvas flier is attached.

NWACC Food Pantry in Need of Donations

Thanks to all the wonderful NWACC employees, students, and supporters, the NWACC Food Pantry has been operated solely on a donation basis.

In the 2.5 years we have been open we have never had to purchase food and have served more than 500 students, employees, and their families. We are once again looking to our NWACC family for donations. The pantry currently needs the following items:

  • Canned fruit
  • Gluten-free items
  • Meals in a can such as Chef Boyardee ravioli and beef-a-roni
  • Canned meat such as Spam, chicken, and tuna
  • Individual serving size snacks such as pretzels, snack cakes, chips, etc.

We also have some dietary needs that require rice products.

We have also recently started stocking personal hygiene items such as shampoo and are in need of shampoo, conditioner, and men’s deodorant.

Donations may be taken to the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or to Becky Hudson in SC 225 H. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

New Math Option Available in Fall Semester

Students, there’s a new transfer option for the math requirement that could possibly benefit you.

The course is Quantitative Literacy, MATH 1313, and it is available in the fall 2018 semester.

You should consult with your academic advisor to see if this course is an appropriate option for you.

WORK-STUDY POSITIONS

Communication and Arts Work-Study Position Available

The Communication and Arts Department has a work-study position available for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid.

The position is for 19 hours per week at a rate of $9 per hour, and it will be fun, educational, and professionally rewarding! Open attached work-study flier for details or contact Sue Maib smaib@nwacc.edu or Juanita Ferguson jferguson8@nwacc.edu if you’d like more information.

Tutoring Work-Study Position Available

A tutor position is available. Students must be Financial Aid eligible to apply. Up to 19 hours per week at $10/hour.

Open attached flier for details.

For more information or to submit your resume, contact Danielle Schader at dschader@nwacc.edu.

Testing Center Seeks to Fill Work-Study Position

The Testing Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

Dean of Students/Student Life Work-Study Position Available

The Dean of Students/Student Life Office is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

Student Information Center Work-Study Position Available

The Student Information Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

A related work-study flier is attached.

Counseling & Wellness Center Work-Study Position Available

The Counseling & Wellness Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position. Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

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August 24, 2018

QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ozark Regional Transit to Visit Campus (NEW)

Ozark Regional will be in the Student Center Rotunda Wednesday, August 29th between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to answer any questions and to assist students with their services.

MSSU Disney World Internship Opportunity (NEW)

Representatives from the MSSU Walt Disney World Internship Program will be in the Burns Hall Commons Hallway September 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to recruit and share information about opportunities with the program. For more information, please contact: Miller-R@mssu.edu.

Math Center Workshops (NEW)

The Math Center will be holding several workshops in upcoming weeks. Details are as follows:

Graphing Calculator Intro  an Introduction (models TI-84/83/82)

Tuesday, August 28, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338

Wednesday, August 29, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Wednesday, September 5, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Graphing Lines (by Hand) and Writing Equations of Lines

Tuesday, September 4, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SC 338

Wednesday, September 12, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in SC 314

Contact Carol B. Olson for more info: colson@nwacc.edu, 479-986-6906

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday, beginning August 29, 2018. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

Math Center Schedule

The Math Center schedule for fall 2018 is as follows:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 3 – 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please consult this schedule for a complete listing of the Math Center tutors and what courses they cover.

Transfer Visits

Representatives from area colleges and universities frequently visit NWACC to speak to transfer students about their future academic goals. This semester, these institutions typically will be in either the Student Center lobby (SC) or outside the Information Commons in Burns Hall (BH), except for special events or visits to the Washington County Center. Please consult this schedule when making plans to visit with college/university recruiters.

Get Involved on Campus: Join a Student Club

Fall 2018 Club Fair Flyer

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) will host Club Fair on August 28th and 29th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Bogle Plaza. Come out and learn about all the great student clubs and organizations on campus. Find your fit and get involved. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Change in ORT Arrangements for Students

A new arrangement for student riders is now in place with Ozark Regional Transit.

Registered students who ride the ORT buses will now need to pay to download an app that will then provide transportation for the fall semester.

  • Here’s a link to the website: www.tokentransit.com/nwacc. NWACC student riders should go to the site and enter their NWACC ID and phone number on the welcome screen.
  • Students, if you have a valid student ID, you will receive a text message with a link to the Token Transit app to download.
  • NWACC will be a rider type (along with all other ORT options) and the NWACC pass will be available to students to purchase for $14 at that time.  General public users will not see NWACC as an option.
  • Every time you, as a student, ride an ORT route throughout the semester, you will activate the pass to show the driver.

NWACC Chamber Winds Looking for Instrumentalists

Did you play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in high school?

Is your band instrument currently collecting dust in your closet? Do you miss playing in an ensemble every time you see or hear a band playing? Miss it no more!

Sign up for Chamber Winds, MUSI 1481 TODAY! See the attached flyer  for more information.

The Once and Future Dream: A Roundtable on Free Speech

Please join us for a First Amendment roundtable discussion at NWACC on Sept. 18 at 12 noon in Walmart Auditorium in observance of Constitution Day. The roundtable will address the following questions:

  • What is free speech: a negative liberty, a positive freedom, a prudent discernment, or a petty farce enacted cruelly on a docile public? Is there a gap between the promise and reality of free speech? How is free speech enabled by: constitutional law, state laws, federal laws, political ideology, religiosity, charity and literacy of citizens, and secularism?
  • How is free speech balanced against equality, national security, privacy, and public safety?
  • How should free speech confront public safety, hecklers, anti-platformism, doxing, hate speech, civility, and professionalism?
  • How does the First Amendment protect expression in schools, colleges, public places, workplaces, electoral politics, and public deliberations?
  • Does the liberty of free speech favor some identities and points of view over others? What do the civil rights movements, and other social movements, teach us about the limits and possibilities of free speech?

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Matt Evans, Professor of Political Science at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and include the following people:

  • Renato Betim: NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association president, and Senior Reporter for Eagle View NWACC student newspaper
  • Raven Cook: museum educator, and founder of Foundations: Black History Educational Programming
  • V. Jo Hsu: Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arkansas
  • Jerry Rose: Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at NWACC, and former Fayetteville prosecutor
  • Stephen Smith: independent scholar at Oxbridge Research Associates, and retired Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas

This event is sponsored by the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Honors Program, and the Omni Center.

Smashburger: Student Deal

All students and faculty for the month of August receive a free entree with the purchase of an entree at Smashburger in Bentonville. Customers must have attached coupon, or valid school ID.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

“The Difference Between TRY and TRIUMPH, Is a Little UMPH.”

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

***1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!***

~Fall Semester Membership: $30   ~Spring Semester: $30     ~Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees

*Smith Machine –  *Free Weights  – *Machine Weights –  *Kettle Balls  –  *Aerobics Machines –  *Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, feel free stop by the NWACC Fitness Center Burns Hall Room 2053

Call: 939-5136 or 619-4138

jluedtke@nwacc.edu

Canvas is Here! 

If you have logged into MyNWACC Connection, you may have noticed references to Canvas. Canvas is our new online system and replaces Blackboard. Canvas is a modern, easy-to-use online system for teaching and learning. Canvas can be used with a computer browser, or on your phone or tablet. For more information go to: https://tinyurl.com/canvasiscoming

A related Canvas flier is attached.

NWACC Food Pantry in Need of Donations

Thanks to all the wonderful NWACC employees, students, and supporters, the NWACC Food Pantry has been operated solely on a donation basis.

In the 2.5 years we have been open we have never had to purchase food and have served more than 500 students, employees, and their families. We are once again looking to our NWACC family for donations. The pantry currently needs the following items:

  • Canned fruit
  • Gluten-free items
  • Meals in a can such as Chef Boyardee ravioli and beef-a-roni
  • Canned meat such as Spam, chicken, and tuna
  • Individual serving size snacks such as pretzels, snack cakes, chips, etc.

We also have some dietary needs that require rice products.

We have also recently started stocking personal hygiene items such as shampoo and are in need of shampoo, conditioner, and men’s deodorant.

Donations may be taken to the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or to Becky Hudson in SC 225 H. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

New Math Option Available in Fall Semester

Students, there’s a new transfer option for the math requirement that could possibly benefit you.

The course is Quantitative Literacy, MATH 1313, and it is available in the fall 2018 semester.

You should consult with your academic advisor to see if this course is an appropriate option for you.

WORK-STUDY POSITIONS

Communication and Arts Work-Study Position Available

The Communication and Arts Department has a work-study position available for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid.

The position is for 19 hours per week at a rate of $9 per hour, and it will be fun, educational, and professionally rewarding! Open attached work-study flier for details or contact Sue Maib smaib@nwacc.edu or Juanita Ferguson jferguson8@nwacc.edu if you’d like more information.

Tutoring Work-Study Position Available

A tutor position is available. Students must be Financial Aid eligible to apply. Up to 19 hours per week at $10/hour.

Open attached flier for details.

For more information or to submit your resume, contact Danielle Schader at dschader@nwacc.edu.

Testing Center Seeks to Fill Work-Study Position

The Testing Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

Dean of Students/Student Life Work-Study Position Available

The Dean of Students/Student Life Office is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

Student Information Center Work-Study Position Available

The Student Information Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

A related work-study flier is attached.

Counseling & Wellness Center Work-Study Position Available

The Counseling & Wellness Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position. Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

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QUICK LINKS:

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

NWACC Food Pantry Distribution Dates

NWACC’s Food Pantry provides help to NWACC students, faculty and staff throughout the year. Food will be distributed on every other Wednesday and Thursday, beginning August 29, 2018. A three-day supply of food is given.

Applications for assistance can be picked up at the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or at the Office of Student Life in room 225 H in the Becky Paneitz Student Center. All persons requesting assistance must have an initial application on file. They will then be required to complete a distribution request form each time they request assistance. Distribution Request forms must be turned in at the Office of Student Life or the Student Information Center no later than 3:30 pm on the Monday before distribution.

Please consult this document for distribution dates and guidelines. In emergency cases, food may be distributed outside of normal distribution times. Please contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 for more information about the Pantry.

Math Center Schedule (NEW)

The Math Center schedule for fall 2018 is as follows:

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and 3 – 7:45 p.m.

Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Thursday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Please consult this schedule for a complete listing of the Math Center tutors and what courses they cover.

Transfer Visits (NEW)

Representatives from area colleges and universities frequently visit NWACC to speak to transfer students about their future academic goals. This semester, these institutions typically will be in either the Student Center lobby (SC) or outside the Information Commons in Burns Hall (BH), except for special events or visits to the Washington County Center. Please consult this schedule when making plans to visit with college/university recruiters.

Get Involved on Campus: Join a Student Club

Fall 2018 Club Fair Flyer

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) will host Club Fair on August 28th and 29th, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Bogle Plaza. Come out and learn about all the great student clubs and organizations on campus. Find your fit and get involved. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Welcome Back to NWACC (Happening TODAY)

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) welcomes students back to NWACC on today and tomorrow, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Bogle Plaza.

Come out and meet area businesses and get free food, prizes, etc.

Be a Student Leader: SAGA Accepting Applications until noon Friday

Faculty and staff, please let students know that the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) is taking applications.

SAGA members represent NWACC and NWACC students, plan a implement student activities, work with student clubs, and provide leadership for NWACC students. Applications may be found at this link, at the Student Information Center or at the Office of Student Life at SC 225 H. Deadline for application is August 30 at noon. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Change in ORT Arrangements for Students

A new arrangement for student riders is now in place with Ozark Regional Transit.

Registered students who ride the ORT buses will now need to pay to download an app that will then provide transportation for the fall semester.

  • Here’s a link to the website: www.tokentransit.com/nwacc. NWACC student riders should go to the site and enter their NWACC ID and phone number on the welcome screen.
  • Students, if you have a valid student ID, you will receive a text message with a link to the Token Transit app to download.
  • NWACC will be a rider type (along with all other ORT options) and the NWACC pass will be available to students to purchase for $14 at that time.  General public users will not see NWACC as an option.
  • Every time you, as a student, ride an ORT route throughout the semester, you will activate the pass to show the driver.

NWACC Chamber Winds Looking for Instrumentalists

Did you play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in high school?

Is your band instrument currently collecting dust in your closet? Do you miss playing in an ensemble every time you see or hear a band playing? Miss it no more!

Sign up for Chamber Winds, MUSI 1481 TODAY! See the attached flyer  for more information.

The Once and Future Dream: A Roundtable on Free Speech

Please join us for a First Amendment roundtable discussion at NWACC on Sept. 18 at 12 noon in Walmart Auditorium in observance of Constitution Day. The roundtable will address the following questions:

  • What is free speech: a negative liberty, a positive freedom, a prudent discernment, or a petty farce enacted cruelly on a docile public? Is there a gap between the promise and reality of free speech? How is free speech enabled by: constitutional law, state laws, federal laws, political ideology, religiosity, charity and literacy of citizens, and secularism?
  • How is free speech balanced against equality, national security, privacy, and public safety?
  • How should free speech confront public safety, hecklers, anti-platformism, doxing, hate speech, civility, and professionalism?
  • How does the First Amendment protect expression in schools, colleges, public places, workplaces, electoral politics, and public deliberations?
  • Does the liberty of free speech favor some identities and points of view over others? What do the civil rights movements, and other social movements, teach us about the limits and possibilities of free speech?

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Matt Evans, Professor of Political Science at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and include the following people:

  • Renato Betim: NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association president, and Senior Reporter for Eagle View NWACC student newspaper
  • Raven Cook: museum educator, and founder of Foundations: Black History Educational Programming
  • V. Jo Hsu: Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arkansas
  • Jerry Rose: Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at NWACC, and former Fayetteville prosecutor
  • Stephen Smith: independent scholar at Oxbridge Research Associates, and retired Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas

This event is sponsored by the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Honors Program, and the Omni Center.

Smashburger: Student Deal

All students and faculty for the month of August receive a free entree with the purchase of an entree at Smashburger in Bentonville. Customers must have attached coupon, or valid school ID.

$5 Scholarship Fundraiser for LIFE and DREAMERS of NWACC

The LIFE Program and the DREAMERS of NWACC are selling tickets to the August 25 Belk Charity Sale to raise scholarship funds.

This is how it works: Purchase a ticket for $5. Go to the sale with your ticket on August 25. Shop the sale, where items will be discounted from 25%-70%. Get $5 off your first purchase (so you’ve already got your money back!). LIFE and DREAMERS keep all of the funds from ticket sales! Tickets can be used at any Belk store. It’s a WIN-WIN!

If you plan on shopping with a friend or family member, they will also need a ticket. Thank you for your continued support, and please spread the word!

Please see Juanita Franklin for your ticket. You can find Juanita in the Becky Paneitz Student Center #223, email at jfranklin1@nwacc.edu, or call 619-2204.

If you are off-campus, delivery can be arranged. If you would like to help us sell tickets, packets of 20 can be checked out to you.

A related fundraiser flier is attached.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

“The Difference Between TRY and TRIUMPH, Is a Little UMPH.”

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

***1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!***

~Fall Semester Membership: $30   ~Spring Semester: $30     ~Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees

*Smith Machine –  *Free Weights  – *Machine Weights –  *Kettle Balls  –  *Aerobics Machines –  *Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, feel free stop by the NWACC Fitness Center Burns Hall Room 2053

Call: 939-5136 or 619-4138

jluedtke@nwacc.edu

Canvas is Here! 

If you have logged into MyNWACC Connection, you may have noticed references to Canvas. Canvas is our new online system and replaces Blackboard. Canvas is a modern, easy-to-use online system for teaching and learning. Canvas can be used with a computer browser, or on your phone or tablet. For more information go to: https://tinyurl.com/canvasiscoming

A related Canvas flier is attached.

NWACC Food Pantry in Need of Donations

Thanks to all the wonderful NWACC employees, students, and supporters, the NWACC Food Pantry has been operated solely on a donation basis.

In the 2.5 years we have been open we have never had to purchase food and have served more than 500 students, employees, and their families. We are once again looking to our NWACC family for donations. The pantry currently needs the following items:

  • Canned fruit
  • Gluten-free items
  • Meals in a can such as Chef Boyardee ravioli and beef-a-roni
  • Canned meat such as Spam, chicken, and tuna
  • Individual serving size snacks such as pretzels, snack cakes, chips, etc.

We also have some dietary needs that require rice products.

We have also recently started stocking personal hygiene items such as shampoo and are in need of shampoo, conditioner, and men’s deodorant.

Donations may be taken to the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or to Becky Hudson in SC 225 H. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

New Math Option Available in Fall Semester

Students, there’s a new transfer option for the math requirement that could possibly benefit you.

The course is Quantitative Literacy, MATH 1313, and it is available in the fall 2018 semester.

You should consult with your academic advisor to see if this course is an appropriate option for you.

WORK-STUDY POSITIONS

Communication and Arts Work-Study Position Available

The Communication and Arts Department has a work-study position available for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid.

The position is for 19 hours per week at a rate of $9 per hour, and it will be fun, educational, and professionally rewarding! Open attached work-study flier for details or contact Sue Maib smaib@nwacc.edu or Juanita Ferguson jferguson8@nwacc.edu if you’d like more information.

Tutoring Work-Study Position Available

A tutor position is available. Students must be Financial Aid eligible to apply. Up to 19 hours per week at $10/hour.

Open attached flier for details.

For more information or to submit your resume, contact Danielle Schader at dschader@nwacc.edu.

Testing Center Seeks to Fill Work-Study Position

The Testing Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

Dean of Students/Student Life Work-Study Position Available

The Dean of Students/Student Life Office is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

Student Information Center Work-Study Position Available

The Student Information Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

A related work-study flier is attached.

Counseling & Wellness Center Work-Study Position Available

The Counseling & Wellness Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position. Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

NWACC IN THE NEWS 

Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette:College selects Canvas over Blackboard

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August 17, 2018

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Welcome Back to NWACC (NEW)

The NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) welcomes students back to NWACC on August 22 and 23, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.on Bogle Plaza.

Come out and meet area businesses and get free food, prizes, etc.

For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

Be a Student Leader: SAGA Accepting Applications (NEW)

Faculty and staff, please let students know that the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association (SAGA) is taking applications.

SAGA members represent NWACC and NWACC students, plan a implement student activities, work with student clubs, and provide leadership for NWACC students. Applications may be found at this link, at the Student Information Center or at the Office of Student Life at SC 225 H. Deadline for application is August 30at noon. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Change in ORT Arrangements for Students

A new arrangement for student riders is now in place with Ozark Regional Transit.

Registered students who ride the ORT buses will now need to pay to download an app that will then provide transportation for the fall semester.

  • Here’s a link to the website: www.tokentransit.com/nwacc. NWACC student riders should go to the site and enter their NWACC ID and phone number on the welcome screen.
  • Students, if you have a valid student ID, you will receive a text message with a link to the Token Transit app to download.
  • NWACC will be a rider type (along with all other ORT options) and the NWACC pass will be available to students to purchase for $14 at that time.  General public users will not see NWACC as an option.
  • Every time you, as a student, ride an ORT route throughout the semester, you will activate the pass to show the driver.

NWACC Chamber Winds Looking for Instrumentalists

Did you play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument in high school?

Is your band instrument currently collecting dust in your closet? Do you miss playing in an ensemble every time you see or hear a band playing? Miss it no more!

Sign up for Chamber Winds, MUSI 1481 TODAY! See the attached flyer  for more information.

The Once and Future Dream: A Roundtable on Free Speech

Please join us for a First Amendment roundtable discussion at NWACC on Sept. 18 at 12 noon in Walmart Auditorium in observance of Constitution Day. The roundtable will address the following questions:

  • What is free speech: a negative liberty, a positive freedom, a prudent discernment, or a petty farce enacted cruelly on a docile public? Is there a gap between the promise and reality of free speech? How is free speech enabled by: constitutional law, state laws, federal laws, political ideology, religiosity, charity and literacy of citizens, and secularism?
  • How is free speech balanced against equality, national security, privacy, and public safety?
  • How should free speech confront public safety, hecklers, anti-platformism, doxing, hate speech, civility, and professionalism?
  • How does the First Amendment protect expression in schools, colleges, public places, workplaces, electoral politics, and public deliberations?
  • Does the liberty of free speech favor some identities and points of view over others? What do the civil rights movements, and other social movements, teach us about the limits and possibilities of free speech?

The roundtable will be moderated by Dr. Matt Evans, Professor of Political Science at NorthWest Arkansas Community College, and include the following people:

  • Renato Betim: NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association president, and Senior Reporter for Eagle View NWACC student newspaper
  • Raven Cook: museum educator, and founder of Foundations: Black History Educational Programming
  • V. Jo Hsu: Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arkansas
  • Jerry Rose: Professor and Coordinator of Criminal Justice at NWACC, and former Fayetteville prosecutor
  • Stephen Smith: independent scholar at Oxbridge Research Associates, and retired Professor of Communication at the University of Arkansas

This event is sponsored by the NWACC Student Ambassador and Government Association, the NWACC Department of Social Sciences, the NWACC Honors Program, and the Omni Center.

Smashburger: Student Deal

All students and faculty for the month of August receive a free entree with the purchase of an entree at Smashburger in Bentonville. Customers must have attached coupon, or valid school ID.

$5 Scholarship Fundraiser for LIFE and DREAMERS of NWACC

The LIFE Program and the DREAMERS of NWACC are selling tickets to the August 25 Belk Charity Sale to raise scholarship funds.

This is how it works: Purchase a ticket for $5. Go to the sale with your ticket on August 25. Shop the sale, where items will be discounted from 25%-70%. Get $5 off your first purchase (so you’ve already got your money back!). LIFE and DREAMERS keep all of the funds from ticket sales! Tickets can be used at any Belk store. It’s a WIN-WIN!

If you plan on shopping with a friend or family member, they will also need a ticket. Thank you for your continued support, and please spread the word!

Please see Juanita Franklin for your ticket. You can find Juanita in the Becky Paneitz Student Center #223, email at jfranklin1@nwacc.edu, or call 619-2204.

If you are off-campus, delivery can be arranged. If you would like to help us sell tickets, packets of 20 can be checked out to you.

A related fundraiser flier is attached.

2018 – 19 NWACC Fitness Center Student Membership Plans

“The Difference Between TRY and TRIUMPH, Is a Little UMPH.”

The fitness center is announcing its membership plans for 2018-19.

***1 Year Membership: $50.00 – Best Value!***

~Fall Semester Membership: $30   ~Spring Semester: $30     ~Summer Membership: $20

Note: Financial Aid can be applied for student membership fees

*Smith Machine –  *Free Weights  – *Machine Weights –  *Kettle Balls  –  *Aerobics Machines –  *Showers and Locker Facilities

Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

To join the NWACC Fitness Center, feel free stop by the NWACC Fitness Center Burns Hall Room 2053

Call: 939-5136 or 619-4138

jluedtke@nwacc.edu

Canvas is Here! 

If you have logged into MyNWACC Connection, you may have noticed references to Canvas. Canvas is our new online system and replaces Blackboard. Canvas is a modern, easy-to-use online system for teaching and learning. Canvas can be used with a computer browser, or on your phone or tablet. For more information go to: https://tinyurl.com/canvasiscoming

A related Canvas flier is attached.

NWACC Food Pantry in Need of Donations

Thanks to all the wonderful NWACC employees, students, and supporters, the NWACC Food Pantry has been operated solely on a donation basis.

In the 2.5 years we have been open we have never had to purchase food and have served more than 500 students, employees, and their families. We are once again looking to our NWACC family for donations. The pantry currently needs the following items:

  • Canned fruit
  • Gluten-free items
  • Meals in a can such as Chef Boyardee ravioli and beef-a-roni
  • Canned meat such as Spam, chicken, and tuna
  • Individual serving size snacks such as pretzels, snack cakes, chips, etc.

We also have some dietary needs that require rice products.

We have also recently started stocking personal hygiene items such as shampoo and are in need of shampoo, conditioner, and men’s deodorant.

Donations may be taken to the Student Information Center in the Becky Paneitz Student Center or to Becky Hudson in SC 225 H. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

New Math Option Available in Fall Semester

Students, there’s a new transfer option for the math requirement that could possibly benefit you.

The course is Quantitative Literacy, MATH 1313, and it is available in the fall 2018 semester.

You should consult with your academic advisor to see if this course is an appropriate option for you.

WORK-STUDY POSITIONS

Communication and Arts Work-Study Position Available

The Communication and Arts Department has a work-study position available for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid.

The position is for 19 hours per week at a rate of $9 per hour, and it will be fun, educational, and professionally rewarding! Open attached work-study flier for details or contact Sue Maib smaib@nwacc.edu or Juanita Ferguson jferguson8@nwacc.edu if you’d like more information.

Tutoring Work-Study Position Available

A tutor position is available. Students must be Financial Aid eligible to apply. Up to 19 hours per week at $10/hour.

Open attached flier for details.

For more information or to submit your resume, contact Danielle Schader at dschader@nwacc.edu.

Testing Center Seeks to Fill Work-Study Position

The Testing Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

Dean of Students/Student Life Work-Study Position Available

The Dean of Students/Student Life Office is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

Student Information Center Work-Study Position Available

The Student Information Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position.

Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

To apply or for more information, contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

A related work-study flier is attached.

Counseling & Wellness Center Work-Study Position Available

The Counseling & Wellness Center is looking for an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position. Please see the position posted on the NWACC Financial Aid Work-Study web page https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities.

Washington County Work-Study Positions

We have three work-study positions open in Washington County.

If you are an NWACC student who is eligible for financial aid and interested in a work-study position at the Washington County Center (WCC) in Springdale, please see Washington County positions posted on the NWACC Financial Aid work-study web page (https://www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_fa/work_study_opportunities) or in the College Central Network job postings for NWACC (https://www.collegecentral.com/nwacc/, see Job ID 5521365, Job ID 5521384, Job ID 5529016).

HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Nursing Information Sessions Requirement

The NWACC Nursing program will be requiring all applicants to have attended a Pre-Nursing Information Session within one year prior to applying to the program beginning with the Track I application taken spring 2019 for fall 2019 admittance.

Students who have not attended a session within the designated time will not be eligible for the Nursing program. Students must have on record that they have attended a session by the deadline of the application period they are applying to.

The current schedule for the summer/fall 2018 information sessions can be found at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/programs_nursing/please see the attached summer/fall 2018 schedule for dates and times. For further questions please email HPadvisor@nwacc.edu

A related information session flier is attached.

SERVICES

Did You Know? Personal Counseling Is Free to Students

NWACC offers personal and career counseling to students through our new Counseling & Wellness Center.

Counseling is free for students and available on the main campus Monday-Friday. To schedule an appointment, contact counseling@nwacc.edu, (479) 619-4128 or visit us on the 2nd Floor of the Becky Paneitz Student Center.

Mental Health Screening

Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Brief screenings are the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional – it’s a checkup from your neck up. To take a screening, OPEN THIS LINK or go to NWACC/Campus and Community Resources. Screenings do not provide a diagnosis of any medical condition. The information provided by the screenings do not substitute for a full evaluation by a health professional.

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