March 20, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

March 20, 2015

Spring Break is March 23-27. Student Announcements will not be sent next week.

General Announcements:

SGA Voting Now Open! (NEW)
Library Spring Break Hours
Academic Success Center Spring Break Hours (NEW)
LIFE Program
Komen Race for the Cure-Join the NWACC team (NEW)
Flipping the Script Writing Contest (NEW)
Study Abroad Course in Belize
Respiratory Therapy Applications
Orphan Train – Book Club for March
RED FLAG CAMPAIGN: Reporting and Resources for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Youth Bridge Mentoring Program
Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Workshops

Library Workshops (THIS WEEK)
Reading and Writing Workshops
Graphing Lines by Hand
Academic Success Workshops
Reading and Writing Workshops
College Algebra Workshops
Developmental Math Workshops

On Campus Events

ALPHA Symposium (NEW)
Spring Fling Dance (TONIGHT)
Speaker Broadcast with Arianna Huffington
Yoga/Meditation, Why Bother? (NEW)
Pizza with the President- Main Campus
Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life (NEW DATE)
SGA Meeting Schedule
NWACC Campus Ministry
Transfer Opportunities- At A Glance (NEW)
SGA Elections

Off Campus Events

Walmart Job Fair (NEW)(TODAY)
Soccer Players Needed for Local League
College Culture Connection

Employment Opportunities

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General Announcements

SGA Voting Now Open! (NEW)

Please take a few moments to participate in voting for Student Government Association candidates at the following link: https://www.voting4schools.com/nwacc.

Your participation is greatly appreciated. Voting ends Friday at midnight.

Library Spring Break Hours

The Library will be closed the first weekend of Spring Break, Saturday and Sunday, March 21st, and 22nd.

Open Mon-Thurs, 23rd-26th, 8am-4:30pm. Open Friday, 27th, 8am-12pm

Closed on Saturday the 28th and Open Sunday, the 29th, 1-5pm.

The majority of our resources are available via the library website.

Academic Success Center Spring Break Hours (NEW)

The Academic Success Center (ASC) Spring Break Hours are as follows: Burns Hall Computer Lab will be closed March 21 and open March 23-27, from 8am-4:30pm.

The Tutoring Center will be closed March 21-27. Both the Tutoring Center and Computer Lab will be open regular hours on Saturday, March 28, from 9am-1pm.

Tutoring services at the Washington County Center will be closed Spring Break. Regular semester hours will resume March 30.

LIFE Program (NEW)

Do you know what the LIFE program is? Take a few minutes to watch this video to learn what we are doing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QviaI6JD7BY

Applications are available here for our summer program that will take place June 16, 17, and 18th!

Komen Race for the Cure-Join the NWACC team (NEW)

Your support saves lives!

75% of all funds raised support breast health services for local uninsured and underinsured families.

1:8 women in America will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.

36 breast cancers were diagnosed using Komen Ozark funding in 2014.

429 new people are expected to be diagnosed in 2015 in our 10 county area.

97 people are expected to die from breast cancer in 2015 in our 10 county area.

Join our team and help save lives! This year’s event will be held on April 25th beginning at 7:30 am at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Be one of the first 10 members and your registration fee will be sponsored by Dr. Ricky Tompkins and Learner Support Services. If you would like to register, please email Becky Hudson (rhudson1@nwacc.edu). She will give you a code to bypass the payment if you are one of the first 10.

To register, go to http://www.komenozark.org. Click on register and then find a team. You will have to type NorthWest Arkansas Community College in the search box.

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

Flipping the Script Writing Contest

Hosted by Insatiable Ink and The Low Valley Review: Flipping the Script: Giving Women and Minorities a Lead Role Writing Contest.

This writing contest is meant to promote the Bentonville Film Festival as much as it is to encourage the reading and writing of stories, essays, and poems.

The contest opened on March 9th, and is open to the NorthWest Arkansas community and Arkansas community at large. Contest closes on Friday, April 24th.

Writers are invited to submit original works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry focused (in some way) on women and minorities.

Poets can submit up to 3 poems. There is a 5,000 word limit for works of fiction and nonfiction.

Winners will receive a framed awards certificate and be invited to read their work with writers published in the forthcoming issue of The Low Valley Review. The awards reading will be held during the Bentonville Film Festival.

Winners will also be considered for online publication by The Low Valley Review. For submission guidelines, please visit The Low Valley Review web site: http://thelowvalleyreview.com/.

A related flier is attached.

Study Abroad in Belize!

NWACC’s Dr. Jacques Hill is leading a University of Arkansas study abroad course to Belize from May 11 to June 6 of 2015. NWACC students are invited to enroll.

The course is a Community Development Course with an Ecology emphasis. The course will provide students with community service hours. Participants will conduct biodiversity inventories in rainforests and mangroves, explore barrier islands, and work in local grades schools to educate children on environmental issues such as beach erosion, biodiversity, and water quality. Students will also go snorkeling on Caye Caulker and explore Mayan Ruins in the mountains of San Ignacio. Students will receive 6 UA credits. Please contact Dr. Hill if you are interested in going: jhill5@nwacc.edu

A related flier is attached.

Respiratory Therapy Applications

The Respiratory Therapy applications are now available on the RT page of the NWACC website. Applications will be taken through June 1, 2015. Students accepted will begin Fall 2015. In order to apply you will need your NWACC user name and password. There are no paper applications. For further questions regarding the Respiratory Therapy application please contact HPapps@nwacc.edu

Orphan Train – Book Club for March

Join us to discuss Christina Baker Kline’s Orphan Train Tuesday, March 31, 3-4, in BH 2243 copies available in the book store and schesne@nwacc.edu has a few copies to loan. see http://nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com/ for more.

RED FLAG CAMPAIGN: Reporting and Resources for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Launched during the fall semester 2014, the Red Flag Campaign is a Bystander Intervention campaign designed to provide education and outreach to students, faculty and staff in the areas of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault.

Please refer to https://www.nwacc.edu/web/conduct/redflag, for more information.

Youth Bridge Mentoring Program

Chrystina Chastain-Byrd is looking for students, faculty, or staff interested in doing a service mentoring project with Youth Bridge.

Those who volunteer will be working with at-risk children referred to Youth Bridge by the juvenile court system.

Ms. Chastain-Byrd will provide training for those who become mentors. She can be contacted at 479-877-9464 or at kbyrd@youthbridge.com

See attached brochure for more information. Students interested in getting Service Learning credit for this program should contact Dr. Chris Huggard, chuggard@nwacc.edu, 479-619-4270.

Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Elmdale Elementary School in Springdale is seeking mentors for their students. Principal Michele Hutton describes the mentor program as such: We want mentors to come at lunch time and eat lunch with a small group or with individual students, one on one. It’s to provide a caring adult in their lives. We welcome mentors who will listen to them and encourage them. We want the mentors to tell them about college and the importance of getting an education. However, we have planned for the mentoring to be done in a relaxed environment. A couple of our mentors bring UNO cards, they play and talk. We really just want our kids to have someone who cares about them because they often don’t get that kind of caring attention at home.

Lunchtime Schedule: 3rd graders 11:30am-Noon; 4th graders, 12:05-12:35pm; 5th graders 12:15-12:45pm. To learn about participating in this program, contact Stephanie Hinsey, shinsey@sdale.org or 479-750-8859.

Workshops

Library Workshops

All are invited to build research skills and learn more about library resources on Mondays and Thursdays in the Library Instruction Classroom (BH 1310 inside the library).

Library Website 101 For workshop descriptions and the full spring schedule, check out the attached flyer or http://www.nwacc.edu/web/library/workshops.

For workshop descriptions and the full spring schedule, check out the attached flier or http://www.nwacc.edu/web/library/workshops.

Reading and Writing Workshops

This week:

Basic Writing- Verbs: Tense and Voice – Friday (3/20) 9:30 a.m. BH 1020

Reading Workshop- Reading Literature Closely and How the Internet Can Help Friday (3/20) 10:30 a.m. BH 1019

A related flier is attached.

Academic Success Workshops

The Academic Success Center on campus is here to help you succeed in every way this semester! Please join us in Student Center (SC) 314 each Wednesday at 11 am and each Thursday at 2 pm for our Success Workshops. Starting on January 28 and 29, come find out why the Cornell Note-Taking method works and how you can use it to make the most of your study time. Topics vary by week, Please see a more detailed schedule with workshop descriptions here.

College Algebra Workshops

This spring the Math Center will offer a series of workshops for College Algebra students. Other students are also welcome. Topics will include: graphing calculator, regression analysis, how to study math, test anxiety, word problems, exponential & log functions, the ROWOPS program, and final exam reviews.

Developmental Level Algebra Workshops

Intermediate Algebra, Beginning Algebra, and Pre-Algebra level Workshops for Spring 2015.

Attached is a schedule for the spring 2015 Math Center workshops designed for developmental level math and algebra courses. Although these workshops have a targeted level for the most part, any level student is welcome who needs to work on the topic (at the targeted level).

On Campus Events

ALPHA Symposium

This event is open to all NWACC students and will include a leadership panel, breakout sessions with professionals, lunch, and a career fair that will help students find their path to success. Located in the Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development, on April 17, from 8:30am-3:30pm.

A related flier is attached.

Spring Fling Dance (TONIGHT)

Wanna Be Hipster – Join NWACC students on Friday, March 20th, at the WalMart Auditorium, Shewmaker Center, from 6:30-8:30, for a hip swinging good time – Line Dance, Swing, and Freestyle! Clean fun for all!

Speaker Broadcast with Arianna Huffington

Come join us in learning how to “redefine success and properly manage time” with Arianna Huffington and her video broadcast “Thrive.” Arianna Huffington, Pulitzer Prize winner, is the founder, president, and editor-in chief of The Huffington post. She has been awarded New York Times best-selling author with “Thrive” so this broadcast is an event you don’t want to miss! Replay event is April 1, 5:30-6:30pm in SC room 108.

A related flier is attached.

Yoga/Meditation: Why Bother?

Join us for the monthly Brown Bag Lunchtime Series. This month features Par Michaelis-Talbott, owner of It’z OK Yoga Studio in Little Flock, and yoga instructor for 12 years.

Have you wondered what the fuss is all about? What is it good for? Should you try it? Hype or life changing? Pat will discuss the benefits and side effects and lead participants in a few Yoga poses and meditation techniques.

When: March 31st, 11am-12pm
Where: Student Center 108

A related flier is attached.

FREE PiZZA! Pizza with the President

Come out and enjoy free pizza and soda and meet NWACC President, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson.

Main Campus:

April 8^th from 11:30 – 1:00 and then again on April 8^th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Student Center Lobby

A related flier is attached.

Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life- NEW DATE!

The Student Ambassador and Activities Board (SAAB) will be hosting a blood drive Thursday, April 16 from 9am-3pm. A free cholesterol screening is included.

You can sign up with SAAB members or contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu to sign up. Come out and help save a life.

A related flier is attached.

SGA Meeting Schedule

Click HERE for a schedule of SGA

NWACC Campus Ministry

Please join the members of Campus Ministry International for an evening of food, fun, and worship on the first Tuesday of every month. A related flier is attached.

1st and 3rd Graders Needed for Project on Children’s Memory

The Learning to Learn Project at the University of Arkansas is seeking 1st and 3rd graders to participate in a fun, interactive project designed to understand how children use their memories.

The project takes place on the University of Arkansas campus, and children receive a $20 gift card for their participation. It’s fun, and a great learning opportunity for children. For more information contact Kara Moore at 575-5805 or email knm005@email.uark.edu.

Transfer Opportunities

Representatives from area colleges and universities frequently visit NWACC to speak to transfer students about their future academic goals. While the vast majority of visitors come to the Transfer Information Desk in the Student Center, locations may vary. Please consult the list below when making plans to visit with college/university recruiters.

Related fliers for JBU can be found here and here.

Transfer Visits at a Glance—APRIL 2015

Thursday, April 2—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—9:00 to noon

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—1:00 to 3:00

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Monday, April 6—

Missouri State University – Springfield, MO

Transfer Desk—9:30 to 1:00

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Transfer Center, Suite 235—9:00 to 1:00

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—noon to 2:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—3:00 to 6:00

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Tuesday, April 14—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—9:00 to noon

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—1:00 to 3:00

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Wednesday, April 15—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—9:00 to noon

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Thursday, April 16—

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Transfer Desk—9:00 to 1:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—3:00 to 6:00

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Tuesday, April 21—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—10:00 to 1:00

Transfer Desk—1:30 to 4:00

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Wednesday, April 22—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Washington County Center—9:00 to noon

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—2:00 to 6:00

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Tuesday, April 28—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—10:00 to 1:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—2:00 to 6:00

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Wednesday, April 29—

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—9:00 to 11:00

Transfer Desk—12:00 to 2:00

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Thursday, April 30—

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Washington County Center—9:00 to 1:00

Off Campus Events:

Walmart Job Fair (NEW)(TODAY)

A Walmart job fair will be held Friday, March 20, at the Global People Center ( 720 SW E St. Bentonville) from 8:00-3:00. Many positions are available. Some entry level full-time positions starting at $12 plus per hour in the Human Resources call center. Polish up that resume, dress professionally and good luck!

Soccer Players Needed for NWACC team

We need soccer players for the March- May league that will be played at Next Level in Springdale. Please if you feel like playing in a competitive soccer league in NWA send an email to dkonig@nwacc.edu or diegokonig@gmail.com or text message Diego Konig on his number (479)445-5531. Email or text need NAME, POSITION, CELLPHONE NUMBER.

College Culture Connection

Connect with NWACC Students and Cultures! Join us on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30 PM for open gym, open kitchen, club meetings, and fellowship time.

Coffee, cookies, and supper will be served. All NWACC students are welcome. Location – Olive and 8th Street Rogers, FBC Activity Center and gym.

Transportation is available. Contact your club advisor or BCM at NWACC. Medical Release forms required. For questions, contact Dixie at 479-903-2833. A related flier is attached.

Employment Opportunities

Campus Maps

Publicity Request Form

Employment Opportunities at NWACC

March 9, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

March 9, 2015

General Announcements:

Study Abroad Course in Belize
Student Leadership Series Seminars (TODAY)
SGA Needs YOUR Input!
Apply for Graduation!
Student Government Applications are NOW OPEN!
RED FLAG CAMPAIGN: Reporting and Resources for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Aquaponics Class 2nd 8-weeks
Youth Bridge Mentoring Program
Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Workshops

Library Workshops (THIS WEEK)
Reading and Writing Workshops (NEW)
Graphing Lines by Hand
Academic Success Workshops
Reading and Writing Workshops
College Algebra Workshops
Developmental Math Workshops

On Campus Events

Pizza with the President at WCC & Main Campus (Rescheduled)
HCC Egg Roll Fundraising
Volunteer Fair–Find Your Fit
Poet Johnathon Williams Reads
Be the Baron Awards Reading (NEW)
Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life
SGA Meeting Schedule
NWACC Campus Ministry
Transfer Opportunities- At A Glance (NEW)
SGA Elections

Off Campus Events

College Culture Connection (NEW)

Employment Opportunities

Arvest Recruiting On Campus

___________________________

General Announcements

Study Abroad in Belize!

NWACC’s Dr. Jacques Hill is leading a University of Arkansas study abroad course to Belize from May 11 to June 6 of 2015. NWACC students are invited to enroll.

A related flier is attached.

Student Leadership Series Seminars (TODAY)

The Office of Student Life is excited to announce the NWACC Student Leadership Series.

This is a series of seminars, taught by experts in the subject, that will help strengthen and build student club leaders and members. It will also help students build skills that they will be able to take out into the workforce with them. In order to find times that worked for more students, for most of the sessions we tried to plan a time on a Monday or Wednesday and a Tuesday or Thursday. Students and club advisors are strongly encouraged to attend. Staff and faculty are welcome to attend.

The sessions will include the following:

March 9 at 11-12 in SC 108A “Using Parliamentary Procedure in Meetings” facilitated by Walter Hinejosa, NWACC Faculty
March 12 at 11-12 in BH 1444 “Using Parliamentary Procedure in Meetings” facilitated by Walter Hinejosa, NWACC Faculty

SGA Needs YOUR Input!

SGA is trying to gauge the amount of student interest in a syllabus bank, a database of syllabi that can be used to provide students with insight of course expectations prior to registration.

Students, please take a few minutes to click on the link below and let us know if that is something you think would be of value to you:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Syllabus_Bank

Apply for Graduation!

Are you graduating from NWACC this semester? Congratulations! Remember to apply for Spring 2015 graduation!

The deadline to apply for is March 9th.

Graduation applications can be found online, at www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_records/forms or at the Student Records Office.

Student Government applications are NOW OPEN!

Are you ready to advocate for the student body? Student Government has 14 open positions available for the upcoming 2015-2016 academic year. The application period will end on March 13th at noon. You can pick an application in the Student Government Association office (BH 1214) or you can click the link below.

All applications must be dropped off at the SGA office, first floor of Burns Hall. Voting period will start March 16th and will end March 20th at midnight. Winners will be announced via Student Announcements.

Applications for Senator can be found HERE. Officer applications can be found HERE

RED FLAG CAMPAIGN: Reporting and Resources for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Please refer to https://www.nwacc.edu/web/conduct/redflag, for more information.

Aquaponics Class 2nd 8-weeks

Have you heard of Aquaponics? Are you somewhat familiar with this latest technology in gardening and agriculture?

New to NWACC is an Introduction to Aquaponics course. This Environmental Science Special Problems course equips the individual to design, build, and maintain their very own aquaponic system.

Focus topics include: water quality management, aquaculture, soilless gardening, recirculating water systems, and sustainability.

This 1-credit course occurs during the 2nd 8-weeks of the Spring 2015 semester. Meeting time TBD. CRN 22484; ENSC 2911. Register today!

Nominate an Outstanding Alumni!

The NWACC Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award.

Named in honor of community leader, Dick Trammel, this award recognizes an NWACC alumnus/alumna who has achieved success in his/her career field and made a positive impact on his/her community through any of the following: public service activities (including military service or public office) civic or philanthropic engagement, community leadership, volunteerism, involvement in NWACC recruitment and retention activities.

The selected award recipient will be recognized during NWACC’s 25th annual commencement ceremony in May.

Full details are available on the nomination form located HERE. Completed nominations must be received no later than March 6, 2015.

For questions, please call Amy Benincosa at the NWACC Alumni Association, 479.619.4321 or email abenincosa@nwacc.edu

Youth Bridge Mentoring Program

Chrystina Chastain-Byrd is looking for students, faculty, or staff interested in doing a service mentoring project with Youth Bridge.

Those who volunteer will be working with at-risk children referred to Youth Bridge by the juvenile court system.

Ms. Chastain-Byrd will provide training for those who become mentors. She can be contacted at 479-877-9464 or at kbyrd@youthbridge.com

See attached brochure for more information. Students interested in getting Service Learning credit for this program should contact Dr. Chris Huggard, chuggard@nwacc.edu, 479-619-4270.

Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Workshops

Library Workshops (TODAY)

All are invited to build research skills and learn more about library resources on Mondays and Thursdays in the Library Instruction Classroom (BH 1310 inside the library).

Library Workshops this week include: Monday, March 9 at 1:30 p.m.: Citation Made Easier

Thursday, March 12 at 12 p.m.: Library Anywhere

For workshop descriptions and the full spring schedule, check out the attached flier or http://www.nwacc.edu/web/library/workshops.

Reading and Writing Workshops (new)

Basic Writing Skills- Varying Sentences Wednesday (3/11) 3 p.m. BH 1007, Thursday (3/12) 3 p.m. BH 1004, Friday (3/13) 9:30 a.m. BH 1020

Reading Workshop-Perceiving the Puzzle of Patterns:Quick Tricks to Help Determine Writing Patterns Friday (3/13) 10:30 a.m. BH 1019

A related flier is attached.

Beginning Algebra Level Math Workshops for Mar 4-Mar 10

The Math Center will be offering these workshops (aimed at Pre-Algebra and Beginning Algebra levels):

Graphing Lines by Hand- Beginning & Intermediate Algebra

The Math Center will be offering a Workshop on Graphing Lines by Hand

Intermediate Algebra level students:

Mon, Mar 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314

Intermediate Algebra level workshops Mar 11-17 (NEW)

The Math Center will be offering these workshops (aimed at the Intermediate Algebra level):

Radicals (a workshop for Intermediate Algebra level students): Wed, Mar 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314 Tues, Mar 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m., in SC 314

Graphing Functions by Hand Workshops (a workshop for Intermediate Algebra level students): Mon, Mar 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314

Academic Success Workshops

College Algebra Workshops

Solving College Algebra Word Problems (NEW)

A related flier is attached.

Developmental Level Algebra Workshops

Intermediate Algebra, Beginning Algebra, and Pre-Algebra level Workshops for Spring 2015.

On Campus Events

FREE PiZZA! Pizza with the President at WCC & Main Campus (NEW)

Come out and enjoy free pizza and soda and meet NWACC President, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson.

At WCC: WCC Student Center Lobby on Wednesday, March 11th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

A related flier is attached.

Main Campus:

April 8^th from 11:30 – 1:00 and then again on April 8^th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Student Center Lobby

A related flier is attached.

HCC Egg Roll Fundraising

Hmong Culture Club at NWACC will be having their annual fundraiser.

Pre order forms HERE.

A informational flier for egg rolls HERE.

Deadline is Thursday, March 5, 2015

Volunteer Fair–Find Your Fit

Are you looking for the perfect place to volunteer? Come out and join us on March 12th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in SC 108 A and B to visit with more than 27 area agencies showcasing their volunteer opportunities.

Find the fit that’s right for you.

For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu. See attached flier for a list of agencies that will be in attendance.

Poet Johnathon Williams Reads

Poetry Reading MARCH 11 2:30-1:15 in White Auditorium. Johnathon Williams is a writer and web developer living in Fayetteville, Arkansas. His poems and essays have appeared in Best New Poets 2009, Crab Orchard Review, and the Morning News, among other publications. The Road to Happiness is his first book A Part of the Anita E. Jones Spring Arts Festival.

A related flier is attached.

Be the Baron Awards Reading (NEW)

The winners of the Be the Baron Writing Contest have been selected! Please come hear them read their winning entries at noon in White Auditorium on Wednesday, March 11th. The reading will finish at 12:30, and will be followed by a reading from visiting poet Jonathon Williams.

A related flier is attached.

Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life- NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED

The Student Ambassador and Activities Board (SAAB) will be hosting a blood drive. A free cholesterol screening is included. A new time and date is to be determined.

A related flier is attached.

SGA Meeting Schedule

Click HERE for a schedule of SGA

NWACC Campus Ministry

Please join the members of Campus Ministry International for an evening of food, fun, and worship on the first Tuesday of every month. A related flier is attached.

1st and 3rd Graders Needed for Project on Children’s Memory

The Learning to Learn Project at the University of Arkansas is seeking 1st and 3rd graders to participate in a fun, interactive project designed to understand how children use their memories.

Transfer Opportunities

This Month, At A Glance

Tuesday, March 10—

-John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Washington County Center—9:00 to noon

American Public University

Transfer Information Desk– 9:30- 12:30.

Wednesday, March 11—

-Missouri State University – Springfield, MO

Washington County Center—9:30 to 1:00

Thursday, March 12—

-John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—9:00 to 11:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—11:00 to 1:00

Monday, March 16—

-University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Washington County Center—9:00 to 1:00

Tuesday, March 17—

–John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—1:00 to 3:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—3:00 to 6:00

-University of Arkansas Global Campus – Fayetteville

Washington County Center—9:30 to noon. A related flier is attached.

Wednesday, March 18—

-John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—9:00 to 11:00

Transfer Desk—11:00 to 1:00

Off Campus Events:

College Culture Connection (NEW)

Connect with NWACC Students and Cultures! Join us on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30 PM for open gym, open kitchen, club meetings, and fellowship time.

Coffee, cookies, and supper will be served. All NWACC students are welcome. Location – Olive and 8th Street Rogers, FBC Activity Center and gym.

Transportation is available. Contact your club advisor or BCM at NWACC. Medical Release forms required. For questions, contact Dixie at 479-903-2833. A related flier is attached.

Employment Opportunities

Campus Maps

Publicity Request Form

Employment Opportunities at NWACC

March 6, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

March 6, 2015

General Announcements:

Study Abroad Course in Belize
Student Leadership Series Seminars
SGA Needs YOUR Input!
Apply for Graduation!
Student Government Applications are NOW OPEN!
RED FLAG CAMPAIGN: Reporting and Resources for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault
Aquaponics Class 2nd 8-weeks
Youth Bridge Mentoring Program
Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Workshops

Library Workshops
Graphing Lines by Hand
Academic Success Workshops
Reading and Writing Workshops
College Algebra Workshops
Developmental Math Workshops

On Campus Events

Pizza with the President at WCC & Main Campus (Rescheduled)
HCC Egg Roll Fundraising
Volunteer Fair–Find Your Fit
Poet Johnathon Williams Reads
Be the Baron Awards Reading (NEW)
Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life
NWACC’s Got Talent (TONIGHT)
SGA Meeting Schedule
NWACC Campus Ministry
Transfer Opportunities- At A Glance (NEW)
SGA Elections
College-Wide Flea Market

Off Campus Events

College Culture Connection (NEW)

Employment Opportunities

Arvest Recruiting On Campus

___________________________

General Announcements

Study Abroad in Belize!

NWACC’s Dr. Jacques Hill is leading a University of Arkansas study abroad course to Belize from May 11 to June 6 of 2015. NWACC students are invited to enroll.

A related flier is attached.

Student Leadership Series Seminars

The Office of Student Life is excited to announce the NWACC Student Leadership Series.

The sessions will include the following:

March 9 at 11-12 in SC 108A “Using Parliamentary Procedure in Meetings” facilitated by Walter Hinejosa, NWACC Faculty
March 12 at 11-12 in BH 1444 “Using Parliamentary Procedure in Meetings” facilitated by Walter Hinejosa, NWACC Faculty

SGA Needs YOUR Input!

SGA is trying to gauge the amount of student interest in a syllabus bank, a database of syllabi that can be used to provide students with insight of course expectations prior to registration.

Students, please take a few minutes to click on the link below and let us know if that is something you think would be of value to you:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Syllabus_Bank

Apply for Graduation!

Are you graduating from NWACC this semester? Congratulations! Remember to apply for Spring 2015 graduation!

The deadline to apply for is March 9th.

Graduation applications can be found online, at www.nwacc.edu/web/lss_records/forms or at the Student Records Office.

Student Government applications are NOW OPEN!

Applications for Senator can be found HERE. Officer applications can be found HERE

RED FLAG CAMPAIGN: Reporting and Resources for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Please refer to https://www.nwacc.edu/web/conduct/redflag, for more information.

Aquaponics Class 2nd 8-weeks

Have you heard of Aquaponics? Are you somewhat familiar with this latest technology in gardening and agriculture?

New to NWACC is an Introduction to Aquaponics course. This Environmental Science Special Problems course equips the individual to design, build, and maintain their very own aquaponic system.

Focus topics include: water quality management, aquaculture, soilless gardening, recirculating water systems, and sustainability.

This 1-credit course occurs during the 2nd 8-weeks of the Spring 2015 semester. Meeting time TBD. CRN 22484; ENSC 2911. Register today!

Nominate an Outstanding Alumni!

The NWACC Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for the 2015 Dick Trammel Outstanding Alumni Award.

The selected award recipient will be recognized during NWACC’s 25th annual commencement ceremony in May.

Full details are available on the nomination form located HERE. Completed nominations must be received no later than March 6, 2015.

For questions, please call Amy Benincosa at the NWACC Alumni Association, 479.619.4321 or email abenincosa@nwacc.edu

Youth Bridge Mentoring Program

Chrystina Chastain-Byrd is looking for students, faculty, or staff interested in doing a service mentoring project with Youth Bridge.

Those who volunteer will be working with at-risk children referred to Youth Bridge by the juvenile court system.

Ms. Chastain-Byrd will provide training for those who become mentors. She can be contacted at 479-877-9464 or at kbyrd@youthbridge.com

See attached brochure for more information. Students interested in getting Service Learning credit for this program should contact Dr. Chris Huggard, chuggard@nwacc.edu, 479-619-4270.

Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Workshops

Library Workshops

All are invited to build research skills and learn more about library resources on Mondays and Thursdays in the Library Instruction Classroom (BH 1310 inside the library).

For workshop descriptions and the full spring schedule, check out the attached flier or http://www.nwacc.edu/web/library/workshops.

Beginning Algebra Level Math Workshops for Mar 4-Mar 10

The Math Center will be offering these workshops (aimed at Pre-Algebra and Beginning Algebra levels):

Graphing Lines by Hand- Beginning & Intermediate Algebra

The Math Center will be offering a Workshop on Graphing Lines by Hand

Intermediate Algebra level students:

Mon, Mar 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314

Intermediate Algebra level workshops Mar 11-17 (NEW)

The Math Center will be offering these workshops (aimed at the Intermediate Algebra level):

Radicals (a workshop for Intermediate Algebra level students): Wed, Mar 11, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314 Tues, Mar 17, 2:00-3:00 p.m., in SC 314

Graphing Functions by Hand Workshops (a workshop for Intermediate Algebra level students): Mon, Mar 16, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314

Academic Success Workshops

College Algebra Workshops

Solving College Algebra Word Problems (NEW)

A related flier is attached.

Developmental Level Algebra Workshops

Intermediate Algebra, Beginning Algebra, and Pre-Algebra level Workshops for Spring 2015.

On Campus Events

FREE PiZZA! Pizza with the President at WCC & Main Campus (NEW)

Come out and enjoy free pizza and soda and meet NWACC President, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson.

At WCC: WCC Student Center Lobby on Wednesday, March 11th from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

A related flier is attached.

Main Campus:

April 8^th from 11:30 – 1:00 and then again on April 8^th from 5:00 – 6:00 pm in the Student Center Lobby

A related flier is attached.

HCC Egg Roll Fundraising

Hmong Culture Club at NWACC will be having their annual fundraiser.

Pre order forms HERE.

A informational flier for egg rolls HERE.

Deadline is Thursday, March 5, 2015

Volunteer Fair–Find Your Fit

Find the fit that’s right for you.

For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu. See attached flier for a list of agencies that will be in attendance.

Poet Johnathon Williams Reads

A related flier is attached.

Be the Baron Awards Reading (NEW)

A related flier is attached.

Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life- NEW DATE TO BE DETERMINED

The Student Ambassador and Activities Board (SAAB) will be hosting a blood drive. A free cholesterol screening is included. A new time and date is to be determined.

A related flier is attached.

NWACC’s Got Talent (TONIGHT)

NWACC’s Got Talent Show will be held on March 6, from 6-8 PM. in the White Hall Auditorium in Burns Hall. For any questions or comments, please contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

A related flier is attached.

SGA Meeting Schedule

Click HERE for a schedule of SGA

NWACC Campus Ministry

Please join the members of Campus Ministry International for an evening of food, fun, and worship on the first Tuesday of every month. A related flier is attached.

1st and 3rd Graders Needed for Project on Children’s Memory

The Learning to Learn Project at the University of Arkansas is seeking 1st and 3rd graders to participate in a fun, interactive project designed to understand how children use their memories.

Transfer Opportunities

This Month, At A Glance

Tuesday, March 10—

-John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Washington County Center—9:00 to noon

American Public University

Transfer Information Desk– 9:30- 12:30.

Wednesday, March 11—

-Missouri State University – Springfield, MO

Washington County Center—9:30 to 1:00

Thursday, March 12—

-John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—9:00 to 11:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—11:00 to 1:00

Monday, March 16—

-University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Washington County Center—9:00 to 1:00

Tuesday, March 17—

–John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Transfer Desk—1:00 to 3:00

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—3:00 to 6:00

-University of Arkansas Global Campus – Fayetteville

Washington County Center—9:30 to noon. A related flier is attached.

Wednesday, March 18—

-John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development—9:00 to 11:00

Transfer Desk—11:00 to 1:00

College-Wide Flea Market (TOMORROW)

Student Life of NWACC invites you to our College-Wide Garage Sale

Hosted by ALPFA of NWACC, on Saturday, March 7, from 7am-Noon.

A related flier is attached.

Off Campus Events:

College Culture Connection (NEW)

Connect with NWACC Students and Cultures! Join us on the second Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30 PM for open gym, open kitchen, club meetings, and fellowship time.

Coffee, cookies, and supper will be served. All NWACC students are welcome. Location – Olive and 8th Street Rogers, FBC Activity Center and gym.

Transportation is available. Contact your club advisor or BCM at NWACC. Medical Release forms required. For questions, contact Dixie at 479-903-2833. A related flier is attached.

Employment Opportunities

Campus Maps

Publicity Request Form

Employment Opportunities at NWACC

January 28, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

January 28, 2015

General Announcements:

VOTE for your school! (ONGOING)
Nursing Applications (NEW)
Become a Student Ambassador and Activities Board (SAAB) Member
ORT Routes Connect WCC and Bentonville Campus
NWACC Eagles basketball sign up
Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking Mentors
Recharge U New Promotions
Upcoming Service Learning Project Planning Meetings for Spring 2015 Semester
Chamber Choir NWACC
Creative Writing Contest

Workshops

Academic Success Workshops (NEW)
Reading and Writing Workshops
College Algebra Workshops
- Graphing Calculator (NEW)
- Developmental Level Algebra (NEW)
- Word Problems (NEW)
- Regression Workshops (TODAY)

Scholarships Opportunities

Scholarship Available for Logistics Students
Apply for 2015-2016 Scholarships NOW!

Work-Study Opportunities

On Campus Events:

Class In America: Film and Discussion Series
Transfer Opportunities (TODAY)
NWACC Home School Day
NWACC Spring 2015 Clubs Fair
SGA Elections
NWACC Theatre Department Will Attend Regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Off Campus Events:

Hypnosis Office Opens in Downtown Bentonville
Request for Proposals: Downtown Siloam Springs Mural

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General Announcements:

VOTE for your school! (ONGOING)

We have been nominated to receive a Stanley Schools Grant, worth up to $150,000! In order to receive this grant, we need your help! The college/university with the most votes will win.

You have the opportunity to VOTE for your school, and can vote three ways, every day between January 19- February 12.

Here is how you can participate:

Search: nwaccedu on https://stanleysaferschools.com/
Text: nwaccedu to 334455
Tweet: Use hashtags #STANLEYSecurity and #nwaccedu (Your profile MUST be public for your vote to count!)

Rest assured, your school is safe and secure. However, the Grant Program provides the opportunity to enhance safety and security in the nation’s higher education institutions by awarding winning schools a share of a substantial grant of STANLEY Security installed products and services. Types of services and products include emergency notification, electromechanical door hardware, patented master key systems, automatic entrances, video surveillance, and more!

Nursing Applications (NEW)

Nursing applications for Track I traditional, Track II accelerated, and Bridge to RN will be available on the Nursing page of the NWACC website February 1, 2015-March 1, 2015.

Please read all information thoroughly. In order to apply, the applicant must have a current NWACC username and student ID#, if they do not have this they will need to apply for Admissions to NWACC.

The Nursing application is an online application and there will be no paper applications available. TEAS testing information will be in the application which will include instructions on how to register for the TEAS and the deadline to have it taken by.

Once the application is submitted, the student will receive a next steps email the following day. Be sure and continuously monitor your NWACC email account for updates concerning your Nursing application.

Become a Student Ambassador and Activities Board (SAAB) Member

NWACC Student Ambassador and Activities Board (SAAB) members are looking for new members.

Do you want to be involved with NWACC and help create all the great student activities that take place on campus?

Do you want to meet potential and new students and introduce them to NWACC? Do you want to represent NWACC?

Then SAAB is the place for you! We are currently taking applications for new members for the 2015-2016 academic year.

The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 20th at 4:00 PM.

Interviews will take place on Friday, March 6th and Friday, March 13th.

Please review the attached application for more information regarding qualifications and tuition. For more information contact Becky Hudson, Director of Student Life, at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

ORT Routes Connect Washington County Centers and Bentonville Campus

With the addition of Ozark Regional Transit (ORT) Route 620 that stops at the Farmington Center, NWACC students can now ride ORT routes that have stops at the three Washington County centers and NWACCs Bentonville campus.

ORT Route 620 stops at NWACC’s Farmington Center at the Rheas Mill Road entrance to Building J. Other ORT routes have stops at NWACC, Jones Center, the WCC, and the Bentonville campus. For more information, please see: http://www.ozark.org and go to SCHEDULES & MAPS.

NWACC Eagles basketball sign up

Sign up for the NWACC Eagles 73″ and below basketball team! Games are Wednesday and Friday 6:30-7:30 at the Rogers Activity Center. The first game starts on January 28th. There is a $20 registration fee. The league is open to both males and females. You must be an NWACC student.

To sign up: Call Calvin Finley 501-352-1854, visit John Luedtke in Burns Hall room 1431, or sign up in the Student Center.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeking Mentors

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas is seeking mentors for their program. The Service Learning Program at NWACC would like faculty, staff, and students to know of the opportunity to become a Big Brother or Big Sister.

There are at least 25 boys in need of mentoring in Benton County. For those students who choose to participate, the Service Learning Program is offering service-learning credit for those who qualify for Big B Big S.

For more information, please contact Dr. Chris Huggard, 479-619-4270 or chuggard@nwacc.edu for more information and/or to get an application form. Or if you would like to contact Big Brother Big Sister of NWA directly, contact Mr. Chad Gurley, cgurley@bbbsnwa.org or 479-966-4366.

Recharge U New Promotions

Recharge U will be offering new daily promotions for the upcoming semester.

Tuesday- Slice of Pizza and a 20oz Soda for $2.99

Wednesday– Hot Dog and 20oz Soda for $2.79 (we will no longer be doing $1.00 hot dogs)

Thursday– Nachos and 20oz Soda for $3.49

We will still have our great Saving for Cravings promotions as well! Come check it out!

Upcoming Service Learning Project Planning Meetings for Spring 2015 Semester

The following Service Learning Project Meetings are scheduled for 3pm each date in Burns Hall 2239:

Native American Project, February 2, a partnership with the Cherokees and focused on the Cherokee Immersion School.
Sustainability Project, February 3, a partnership with the Benton County Environment Department that involves neighborhood cleanups and recycling events.
Veterans Project, February 4, a project focused on Vets issues and raising funds for NWACC’s Josh McCandless Veterans Scholarship (https://api.nwacc.edu/foundation/give-a-gift-online.php)
Syria Project, February 5, a project focused on conditions in Syria especially concerning refugees from that war.
Haiti Project, February 9, a project focused on the history, culture, education, and conditions in Haiti and often involves doing supply drives for school children in Haiti.
Wealth Gap Project, February 11, a new project focused on the issues of the wealth gap, the working poor, education, etc. that will be organized and planned at this initial meeting.

For more information about these projects, contact Dr. Chris Huggard, chuggard@nwacc.edu or 479-619-4270.

Chamber Choir NWACC

Join the Chamber Choir at NWACC and sing this Spring Semester 2015. Rehearse Tues/Thurs 1:30PM. Traditional and nontraditional students welcomed. Some scholarships available; phone or email Miles Fish for more info.

Creative Writing Contest

Insatiable Ink, the NWACC Creative Writing club, is hosting a creative writing contest. The Be the Baron writing contest opens for submissions on January 12th, and closes on February 20th. Please submit original works of 2,000 words or less in the categories of fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction. Winners will have their work posted on the Insatiable Ink web site, and will be invited to read their work during the Anita Jones Spring Arts Festival in March. For contest details and submission guidelines, please visit Insatiableink-nwacc.webnode.com or email lhutton2@nwacc.edu. A related flier is attached.

Workshops

Academic Success Workshops (NEW)

Reading and Writing Workshops

Reading and Writing Workshops can be found throughout campus. A schedule of workshops can be found here.

College Algebra Workshops

Graphing Calculator (aimed at Beginning and Intermediate Algebra level students)

Friday, Jan 30, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in SC 314

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in SC 314

Wednesday,, Feb 4, 3:00-4:00 p.m. in SC 314

Thursday, Feb 12, 2:00-3:00 p.m. in SC 338

A related flier is attached.

Please see the attached schedule for the specific times and locations of the workshops. If you have questions, please contact Tess O’Brien at tobrien@nwacc.edu.

Developmental Level Algebra Workshops (NEW)

Intermediate Algebra, Beginning Algebra, and Pre-Algebra level Workshops for Spring 2015.

Word Problem Workshops (NEW)

The Math Center will be offering three word problem workshops (aimed at Beginning and Intermediate Algebra level):

Feb 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314

Feb 10, 2:00-3:00 p.m., in SC 314

Feb 18, 3:00-4:00 p.m., in SC 314

A related flier is attached.

Regression Workshops (TODAY)

The Math Center will offer two Regression Workshops the week of January 26 – 30:

January 28, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., SC 312

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship Available for Logistics Students

The NWACC Foundation is currently accepting applications for the J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Logistics Scholarship, a $1,900 award for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Eligible applicants must be seeking a degree or certification in Transportation and Logistics or Supply Chain among other criteria.

Full eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply are located on the scholarship application, HERE.

Deadline to apply is January 30, 2015. For questions, please email scholarships@nwacc.edu

Apply for 2015-2016 Scholarships NOW!

The 2015-2016 NWACC Scholarship Application period is now open! There are more than 120 scholarships available for NWACC students for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016! To apply, go to our NWACC STARS online application here. For more information, visit our NWACC Scholarship page.

Work-Study Opportunities

WCC & Jones Center: We are looking for someone to work at our off-site centers, including WCC and NWACC at the Jones Center. This person will greet and direct students and visitors, answer phones, and assist with setting up classrooms. If you are interested, please send your resume to Paula Carollo at pcarollo@nwacc.edu, or call 479.927.3330.

Office of Admissions & Advising, Main Campus: Want to work in a fun, friendly, and fast-paced team environment? The Office of Admissions and Advising currently has three (3) work study positions available! We are looking for dependable, hardworking students who wish to gain experience in the professional world. To apply, send your resume to astroud@nwacc.edu. We look forward to working with you! A related flier can be seen here.

Office of Student Life & Student Support: Looking for a job on campus? Do you enjoy event planning, marketing and community outreach? Do you want to be part of a fun team? JOIN OUR TEAM! We are looking for an energetic and dependable student who wants to gain professional experience beyond the classroom. This is a 19 hour per week position and candidates must be financial aid eligible for the Federal Work Study Program. For more information and to apply, contact Rebecca Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu.

Disability Resource Center (DRC), Main Campus: The Disability Resource Center is looking for high-energy, AWESOME students to join our team! We have flexible scheduling and no experience is necessary! If you are interested, see the attached flier for additional details.

Washington County Center: Now Hiring! We currently have a work-study position open in Washington County. This position will provide technical support, assist with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues, as well as other projects. This will be up to 15 hours per week and we work around your class schedule. Must be eligible for Federal Financial Aid. Interested students should contact Paula Gulledge at (479) 927-3330 or pgulledge@nwacc.edu.

Transfer Center, Main Campus: The NWACC Transfer Center is looking for a student interested in and eligible for a work study position through financial aid here at NWACC. This position requires phone skills and basic use of office technology, including Microsoft Office. Other duties include greeting students, informing them of transfer services, and creating forms/documents necessary to assist the transfer coordinator. Familiarity with customer service and working with the public is preferable. Interested students should send an email and resume tommoore31@nwacc.edu.

Social & Behavioral Science Department, Main Campus: The Social & Behavioral Science Department is looking for a dependable and hardworking student! If interested, contact Linda Richardson for more information: lrichardson@nwacc.edu, 479.619.4149.

On Campus Events

Class In America: Film and Discussion Series (NEW)

Thursday, January 29th, 6pm, Student Center, Rm108 a screening of the film Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class. Public discussion to follow film showing. A related flier is attached.

Transfer Opportunities (NEW)

Representatives from various colleges and universities in the area will be on campus to speak with you about further your higher education. Representatives from each college will be located at the Transfer Information Desk, on the second floor of the Student Center.

Pittsburg State University —Wednesday, January 28, 10am-1pm. Penny Cook, transfer specialist. If students are at all undecided about where they want to go to school, PSU is a good place to start looking. They offer in-state tuition for residents of Benton and Washington counties, and they offer 150 academic majors.

Missouri Southern State University–Want to become an Elementary Education Teacher? On Friday, January 30, from 1:00 to 3:30 in the Student Center, Room 221, faculty and staff from Missouri Southern State University’s Elementary Education program will be reviewing unofficial transcripts, fielding questions, and introducing NWACC students to opportunities for continuing studies at their campus in Jane, Missouri.

Visit with MSSU representatives to begin conversations related to making your dream of becoming an elementary school teacher a reality. ****The MSSU Elementary Education degree requires completion of an Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, or equivalent course work****

NWACC Home School Day (NEW)

College fair for home school students. Come learn about adult education, concurrent enrollment, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and degree programs. A related flier is attached.

NWACC Spring 2015 Clubs Fair

Come check out NWACC’s Clubs Fair in the Student Center Room 108 A & B on January 27th and 28th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participate in our BINGO game and receive a PRIZE! FREE snacks and drinks will be provided as well! For any additional questions or concerns, please contact Becky Hudson at rhudson@nwacc.edu.

A related flier can be seen here.

SGA Meeting (TODAY)

YOU ARE INVITED!

Join Student Government for our first meeting of the semester!

When? Monday, January 26^th from 12pm – 1pm

Where? Board of Trustees room located on the third floor of Burns Hall

Why should you attend?

Gain awareness of campus activity
Voice your concerns
Meet your student representatives

SGA Elections

Student Government Association is planning to have an election for new members in the month of March, applications forms will be given in the month of February. Any student who is interested in joining SGA is welcomed to SGA office in Burns Hall for more information.

NWACC Theatre Department Will Attend Regional Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival

Genny Olson, an NWACC student, will be honored for her original play, Burning Grace as a finalist for the John Cauble Short Play Award at the Region VI Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas February 24-28, 2015.

In the Playwriting I course, students are given the opportunity to submit one of their final plays to the KCACTF Playwriting Awards program. Ashley Edwards, the instructor of the course, and Subject Coordinator for Theatre, serves as Vice Chair for Region VI National Playwriting Program for KCACTF, coordinating college students across the region (Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) to submit to the Playwriting awards to have performed readings of their plays at the regional festival.

NWACC Theatre students performing in the play, Genny Olson, and Ashley Edwards, will be attending the festival for the performance. As part of the festival, NWACC students will be able to participate in all festival events including professional development workshops, theatre productions, competitions, and networking with other colleges and university Theatre programs during the week of the regional festival.

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) is a national organization that exists to celebrate the educational and creative process of university and college theatre. KCACTF promotes professional standards and provides students and faculty with opportunities to bridge the academic and professional worlds. KCACTF honors achievements in diversity and excellence and encourages experiences in all areas of theatre. The John Cauble Award for Outstanding Short Play recognizes one or more outstanding scripts each year for presentation at the national festival at the Kennedy Center.

The recipient of the award will receive: $500 provided by the Kennedy Center, a professional development fellowship to the National festival in April, and a Dramatists Guild award that provides the playwright with an Active membership in the Guild. As a regional finalist, Olson will be both honored at the Regional festival, and have the opportunity to advance forward to the national festival in Washington, D.C in April.

There will be a public performance at NWACC prior to the festival on February 19 at 7 p.m. in White Auditorium. Donations will be accepted to help fund the students travel to the regional festival.

Off Campus Events:

Hypnosis Office Opens in Downtown Bentonville

Harley Sears, a Certified Consulting Hypnotist, is opening a new office to provide a convenient environment for clients in Northwest Arkansas. A 20% discount to all NWACC students, faculty and staff is offered. Simply show ID at the time of service.