General Announcements:
- VOTE for your school! (ONGOING)
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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)
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.
Reading and Writing Workshops
Reading and Writing Workshops can be found throughout campus. A schedule of workshops can be found 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.
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
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.
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).
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
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 26th 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.
More information can be read here.
Request for Proposals: Downtown Siloam Springs Mural
Main Street Siloam Springs announces an exciting (paid) public art opportunity. We are requesting proposals for a downtown mural in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
Proposals are due by February 13th at 5p.m. and the artist will be selected by February 27th.
The project must be completed by May 8th. Maximum funding allocated for this project is $6,000 and should include materials, implementation, and artist fees. Murals may be paint or digitally printed wall wrap. Full details are within the RFP. The RFP can be found at here. The mural will reflect the spirit of Siloam Springs and will serve as both a visual herald of the entry into historic downtown Siloam Springs and a community celebration for years to come.
Funding for this project was provided to Main Street Siloam Springs by a community development grant distributed by Arvest bank from the Walton Family Foundation. This grant will be used for a mural, a series of downtown art events, and other smaller public art projects in 2015. For more information or to be e-mailed a copy of the RFP, please contact morgan@mainstreetsiloam.org or call 479-524-4556.
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