May 1, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

May 1, 2015

General Announcements:

Graduation Volunteers Needed (NEW)
Recycle for Sight
Buyback and Rental Check-In
COMPASS Test Fund for Needy NWACC Applicants
Washington County Center (WCC) Services Closed May 7-15
AIM Walk at NWACC on 5/2 (TOMORROW)
LIFE Program

Health Professions Announcements

Health Information Management Applications
Respiratory Therapy Applications
Changes in NWACC Nursing Programs & Selection Criteria

Workshops

College Algebra Final Exam Reviews (NEW)
Library Workshops (NEW)
Developmental Math

On Campus Events

Art Reception (TONIGHT)
SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY Presented by the NWACC Theatre Department (TONIGHT)
Spring Carnival
Phunbags Improv Lesson (TONIGHT)
SGA Meeting Schedule
Transfer Opportunities- At A Glance- MAY (New)

Off Campus Events

Scholarship Opportunities

DREAMers Scholarship Opportunity: Apply Now! (NEW)
Care.com Student Caregiver
Veteran/Active Duty Scholarships available for Summer 2015: Apply Now!
Fall 2015 Scholarship Opportunity: Apply Now!
Scholarship Available for ENGB Students: Apply Now!

Employment Opportunities

Work Study Positions

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General Announcements

Graduation Volunteers Needed (NEW)

Graduation is a day our students all look forward to. We need volunteers to help make this an extra specail day for our graduates. There are several times and duties still remaining.

Please sign up and commit a couple of hours to helping our students celebrate their achievements.

We have the following needs:

Set up and preparations begin at 6:15 am and continue until finished

Alumni table attendants for 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm ceremonies

Photo card holder for 12:00 pm ceremony

Ushers for 3:00 pm ceremony

Robing room attendant for 9:00 am, 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm ceremonies

Tear down and clean up beginning immediately following 3:00 pm ceremony.

Please contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu or 479-986-6682 to volunteer.

Recycle for Sight

Millions of people all over the world lack access to basic eye care services. During the month of May, the NWACC Disability Resource Center will be participating in Recycle for Sight month through the Lion’s Club International. We will be collecting eyeglasses, reading glasses, frames, and sunglasses to help those in developing nations who do not have the resources to buy them. Please help by donating your unused glasses!

A collection box will be in the Disability Resource Center (Student Center, 114) through June 1st.

Buyback and Rental Check-In

Your NWACC Bookstore will start buying back books Tuesday, April 28th. Come early for the best pricing. Also, if you rented your books, they are due back NO LATER than May 8th at 2:00pm. See you soon!

NWACC T.H.A.N.K.S.

Outstanding faculty and staff do make a difference! They make learning challenging and fun, they are available when needed, and they work together to foster brighter futures for students. When an NWACC employee makes this kind of a difference, NWACC T.H.A.N.K.S provides a way to say “thanks” for a job well done.

T.H.A.N.K.S can be offered by students, staff or faculty. You can THANK as many people as you wish, and you may choose to remain anonymous. Your note will be sent to the recipient as an email, with a copy going to our college President, Dr. Evelyn Jorgenson.

Notes from students will not be delivered to faculty until after final grades are submitted for the semester. Names will be drawn from faculty & staff THANKS recipients for a gift card during the Fall forum. Submit your THANKS here: http://content.nwacc.edu/distanceLearning/thanks/thanks.php

COMPASS Test Fund for Needy NWACC Applicants

Lynn Reed and Gerritt Den Herder, of the Wealth Gap Project have spearheaded a COMPASS Test scholarship fund.

In their research, they discovered that the fee to take the test is a deterrent to some financially needy potential students not being able to afford to take the test.

Consequently, they are raising funds to provide eligible applicants the fee to take the COMPASS.

Please see attached letter from Ms. Reed who is an honors student and the honors program work study.

If you would like to help with this fund, either take or send a check to the NWACC Foundation made out to Career Pathways–COMPASS Fund. For more information, contact Chris Huggard, 479-619-4270 or chuggard@nwacc.edu.

Washington County Center (WCC) Services Closed May 7-15

The Washington County Center will be undergoing renovations and the Student Center and student services (Advising, Student Records, and Treasurer/Cashier) at the will be closed May 7-15. Students needing services should contact the appropriate service area at the main campus.

AIM Walk at NWACC on 5/2 (TOMORROW)

The 6th annual AIM Walk will be held at NWACC on May 2nd. There will be a family fun walk, silent auction, kid zone, community resource fair, and more. The event benefits a local non-profit group, Autism Involves Me, to provide support to families and educators who assist individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

LIFE Program

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!

Health Professions Announcements

Health Information Management Applications

Health Information Management (HIM) applications now available: The HIM department will be taking applications now through July 1st.

Paper applications can be requested from Darcy Humphries djwillia@nwacc.edu or Connie Howarth chowarth@nwacc.edu.

The current application will be sent via email and the student will need to print it out, complete and return to Connie Howarth, in the Center for Health Professions office # 2001. Applications should be available on line by the end of April also.

Respiratory Therapy Applications (Updates)

The Respiratory Therapy applications are now available on the Health Professions Program Applications page of the NWACC website: http://www.nwacc.edu/web/academics_healthProfessions/applications Applications will be taken through June 1, 2015. Students accepted will begin Fall 2015.

To apply, students will need their NWACC user name and password. There are no paper applications.

For further questions regarding the Respiratory Therapy application, please contact HPapps@nwacc.edu

Changes in NWACC Nursing Program & Selection Criteria

The Bridge to RN program is still available; this program is available to persons who have current unencumbered licenses for LPN, Respiratory Therapy, Paramedics, Physical Therapy Assistants, and persons with Bachelors degrees in some health-related fields with hands on clinical experience.

The Bridge to RN program is via Track III (evening and weekend) nursing program. Classes meet in the evening and clinicals are on the weekend. Classes are hybrid, meaning they are taught both on line and in class.

CHANGES IN NWACC NURSING PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA: Students applying for admittance to Spring 2016 (October 1, 2015-November 1, 2015 application) or later need to be aware of major changes in the selection criteria.

The selection criteria will be as follows:

Applicants will accrue points based on the number of required general education courses completed; course grades, and the HESI score. In the required science courses (A&P I&II, and Microbiology), A = 4 pts. B = 3 pts. C = 2 pts. In all other required courses, A = 3 pts. B = 2 pts. C = 1 pt. The required science courses (A&P I&II, and Microbiology) that are taken at NWACC will each receive 1 additional preference point. One additional preference point will also be given if the student takes College Algebra or higher for the Math requirement. The course can be taken at NWACC or can be transfer credit.
Beginning with admittance to spring 2016 (October 1, 2015- November 1, 2015 application), if a student has taken a course required for the Nursing program twice, the highest grade will be used and points will be awarded accordingly.
If the student has taken a course required for the Nursing program more than two times, the grades will be averaged and points awarded based on the average grade. Then as of admittance Summer/Fall 2016 (February 1, 2016-March 1, 2016 application), only the first two attempts of the required courses needed for the Nursing program will be considered and the highest grade will be used to award points. An attempted course is anything that shows on your academic record, which includes courses with a W.
The HESI test is taken at the time of application and a minimum score of 75% is required in each section of the test. The test consists of four sections: Anatomy and Physiology, Math, Reading and Language. Vocabulary Students can earn a maximum of 40 points from the HESI, the score from each of the sections listed above is divided by 10 for a up to 10 points from each section, then each section is added together for a possible maximum of 40 points. More information about the HESI can be found at https://evolve.elsevier.com/studentlife/hesi.html
Students can also receive 1 additional point for having completed the NWACC CNA course, and 2 additional points if a student has completed the NWACC PCA course.
Track III students can earn 1 extra point for each of the following criteria met: the student is a Veteran, displaced worker, or full time employed. Documentation required.

For further questions please email Darcy Humphries at Djwillia@nwacc.edu

Workshops

College Algebra Final Exam Reviews (TODAY)

Between Monday April 20 and Friday May 1, the Math Center will offer four Final Exam Reviews for College Algebra students. They will be based on student questions from the Departmental Final Exam Review.

Come join us!

Friday May 1, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. SC 335

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.

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

Art Department Reception Tonight (NEW)

A reception is planned tonight from 5 to 6:30 p.m. as part of the spring student art competition. The event will be in room 1116 of Burns Hall. A related flier is attached.

“SONNETS FOR AN OLD CENTURY” Presented by the NWACC Theatre Department (TONIGHT)

The NWACC Theatre Department presents Sonnets for An Old Century . The play will be presented in White Auditorium on the NWACC campus April 30, May 1 & 2 at 7 p.m., and May 3 at 2p.m.

Doors open 30 minutes before performances and ticket prices are $8 for General Admission, $6 for Students, and admission is free on April 30 for NWACC students. The play is recommended for Mature Audiences.

Spring Carnival (Rescheduled)

Because of the chances of rain this week we have rescheduled the Spring Carnival. New date is May 7.

Invite your friends and families to have fun at NWACC’s Spring Carnival on the North Lawn and Bogle Plaza.

What could get better than having FREE admission, FREE GAMES, and FREE FOOD!! A related flier is attached.

For more information, please contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu. Sponsored by SAAB.

Phunbags Improv Lesson (TONIGHT)

Members form Phunbags, Northwest Arkansas’ Only Professional Short-Form Comedy Improv troupe creating on-the-spot, in-the-moment gut-bustin’ comedy based upon audience suggestions and participation, will be at NWACC May 1st, 12pm-2pm in White Auditorium.

It’s FREE!!

Learn the intricacies of improv performance with students from all over campus. Hosted by Theatre Club. Please come and be a part!

SGA Meeting Schedule

Click HERE for a schedule of SGA

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.

Transfer Visits at a Glance—MAY 2015

Monday, May 4

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Transfer Desk—9:00 to 1:00

Tuesday, May 5

John Brown University – Rogers Campus

Shewmaker Center for Global Business Development— 10:00 to 2:00

Thursday, May 21

University of Arkansas – Fayetteville

Transfer Desk—9:00 to 1:00

Off Campus Events:

Scholarship Opportunities

DREAMers Scholarship Opportunity: Apply Now! (NEW)

Are you a DREAMer? You may be eligible for a scholarship at attend NWACC in Fall 2015! Eligible applicants must be willing to participate in volunteer opportunities with the DREAMers of NWACC Club. Full eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply are detailed on the scholarship application located HERE. . Deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on Thursday, June 4, 2015. For questions, please contact scholarships@nwacc.edu.

Caring.com Student Caregiver

Caring.com Student-Caregiver Scholarship provides $1500 each to three deserving students who take care of aging relatives while attending college full-time. Please see Caring.com/scholarship for full details. DEADLINE: May 31st, 2015 @ 11:59 PM For questions, contact scholarship@caring.com. **Potential applicants must read and agree to the provider’s privacy policy, terms of use, etc**

Veteran/Active Duty Scholarships available for Summer 2015: Apply Now!

Applications are currently being accepted for the Home For Dinner scholarship, which will benefit students attending NWACC during Summer 2015. Eligible applicants must be a veteran of the U.S. Military OR currently active duty/National Guard among other criteria. Please see the attached scholarship application for full criteria and details on how to apply. Deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on Friday, May 1, 2015. For questions, contact scholarships@nwacc.edu.

Employment Opportunities

Work Study Positions

Testing Center

The Testing Center is currently looking to hire for two work study positions. If you are looking for experience in an office setting and gaining people skills please apply. Please contact the Testing Center 479-619-4354 with questions and email resumes to testingcenter@nwacc.edu.

Washington County

Looking for a great environment to work and learn more about NWACC? We currently have a job opening for a work study student in Washington County.

This position is a front desk/reception position up to 15 hours per week. Must be financial aid eligible. Send resumes to Paula Carollo at pcarollo@nwacc.edu or call (479) 927-3330 for additional information

Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center is looking for two high-energy 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.

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New Friday Learner Service Hours

In order to better serve students, the division of student services will now open at 8:00 am on Fridays. Regular weekly hours are: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Campus Maps

Publicity Request Form

Employment Opportunities at NWACC

April 8, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

April 8, 2015

Registration is now open for current students! Get the classes you want! Instructions on how to register online can be found here.

General Announcements:

Academic All-Star
NWACC Spring Wellness Series: The Risk Factors of Cancer
Veterans Scholarship Cookout (TODAY)
Choosing Your Path to Success
New Friday Learner Service Hours
APRIL IS NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Work Study Positions
Support Breast Cancer Research and Early Diagnosis
NWACC United Way Campaign Coming Soon!
AIM Walk at NWACC on 5/2
LIFE Program
Komen Race for the Cure-Join the NWACC team
Flipping the Script Writing Contest
Study Abroad Course in Belize
Respiratory Therapy Applications
Youth Bridge Mentoring Program
Service Learning Opportunity to Mentor

Workshops

Library Workshops (THIS WEEK)
Reading and Writing Workshops
Academic Success Workshops
Reading and Writing Workshops
Developmental Math Workshops

On Campus Events

NWACC Student Recital- New Date
NWACC Chamber Singers and the NWACC String Orchestra Recital (NEW)
American Federation of Music Clubs Convention Concert (NEW)
Roberto Plano, Piano Master Class (NEW)
Book Club- April and August: Osage County (NEW)
Unique Opportunity to Participate in a Poverty Simulation on April 14!
ALPFA Symposium
Pizza with the President- Main Campus (TODAY)
Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life
SGA Meeting Schedule
Transfer Opportunities- At A Glance (NEW)
SGA Elections

Off Campus Events

Fiesta!
College Culture Connection

Scholarship Opportunities

Fall 2015 Scholarship Opportunity: Apply Now!
Scholarship Available for ENGB Students: Apply Now!

Employment Opportunities

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General Announcements

Academic All Star

Do you meet the following qualifications:

Arkansas resident

Enrolled at NWACC and expected to continue enrollment through at least fall 2015

Completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in pursuit of an associate degree by June 1, 2015

Cumulative grade point average of 3.25

Demonstrated involvement in campus and/or community activities

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Intent to graduate from NWACC with an associate degree by Summer 2016

Intent to transfer to an Arkansas four-year university upon associate degree completion

If you do, you may be eligible to apply for the Arkansas Community Colleges Academic All-Star Student Program.

Please carefully read the qualifications in the attached application , then follow the instructions for submission. Applications may also be found at Juanita’s Franklin office (SC213C).

Please note that applications are due no later than Wednesday, April 15. Please contact Juanita Franklin at jfranklin1@nwacc.edu with any questions.

NWACC Spring Wellness Series: The Risk Factors of Cancer

Presented by Dr. Noel Scidmore, an oncologist for over 25 years, all are invited to attend this informational session of the risk factors of cancers.

April 13, 11am-12pm, SC 108.

Veterans Scholarship Cookout (TODAY)

On Wednesday, April 8, in Bogle Plaza, from 11am to 2pm students of the Veterans Project, a service learning project, will be hosting a cookout of hamburgers and hot dogs (meat and vegetarian) for $3 a plate.

ALL proceeds will go to the Josh McCandless Veterans Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to the best veteran student applicant who attends NWACC. For more information, contact Dr. Chris Huggard at 479-619-4270 or chuggard@nwacc.edu. To give a direct donation to the scholarship go to: https://api.nwacc.edu/foundation/give-a-gift-online.php and then go to drop down and select Veteran’s Scholarship to give online.

Choosing Your Path to Success

ALPFA of NWACC invites students to attend Choosing Your Path to Success on Friday, April 17. Please note that there is a deadline of Tuesday, April 14 to register.

The symposium is open to all students. This symposium is designed to help students be more intentional about their career and life choices.

The speakers and the workshop leaders come from well-known companies and organizations in Northwest Arkansas, and they are eager to share some of the things they have learned with young people who are just starting out on their careers and with older students who are exploring new options.

Mike Harvey, Chief Operating Officer of the Northwest Arkansas Council, will be the luncheon keynote speaker, following a morning panel of leaders from major companies and organizations who will share stories about their own journeys to success. Breakout sessions will lead students to understand themselves and their options. The activities will culminate in career exploration in the afternoon.

A registration form and a schedule of events are attached. Please note: The registration fee of $15 covers the cost of breakfast and lunch. There are some scholarships available. For more information, contact Kathryn Birkhead at kbirkhead@nwacc.edu or at 479-986-4052.

New Friday Learner Service Hours

In order to better serve students, the division of student services will now open at 8:00 am on Fridays. Regular weekly hours are: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

APRIL IS NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH (NEW)

The NWACC Red Flag Campaign will be providing many educational opportunities throughout the month and we hope you will join us in raising awareness and preventing sexual violence and rape.

For more information on resources and services both on and off campus, visit our website at: https://www.nwacc.edu/web/conduct/redflag and https://www.nwacc.edu/web/wellness/index. For more information on sexual assault and preventing sexual assault visit: http://www.nsvrc.org/saam/sexual-assault-awareness-month-home.

Stay tuned for more information to be posted in the coming days with events, educational opportunities and so much more!

The Red Flag Campaign is a Bystander Intervention program designed to connect the NWACC Community through education and empowerment. We want to create awareness and provide outreach for issues surrounding domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. We want to have a community where everyone is encouraged to speak up and speak out against violence and harassment. Students are encouraged to self-report by going through to our Department of Public Safety, the Director of Student Support and/or the Dean of Students Office. Employees are encouraged to report to our Department of Public Safety and/or Human Resources. SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING If you see a red flag in your friend or coworkers relationship, SAY SOMETHING!

Work Study Positions

Washington County

Looking for a great environment to work and learn more about NWACC? We currently have a job opening for a work study student in Washington County.

Disability Resource Center (NEW)

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

Support Breast Cancer Research and Early Diagnosis

Can’t participate in the Komen Race for the Cure? You are still part of the NWACC team and can show your support by purchasing a ribbon. You choose the amount you wish to donate then get a paper ribbon to write your name, or the name of someone you know that has been affected by cancer, on it.

These ribbons will be displayed on a board in the hallway outside of the Academic Success Center in Burns Hall. Make your donation and get your ribbon at the Student Information Center. For more information contact Becky Hudson at rhudson1@nwacc.edu

NWACC United Way Campaign Coming Soon!

The annual NWACC United Way of NWA Campaign will soon be underway. NWACC has a solid history of putting together great campaigns and raising money for the United Way, which funds dozens of local nonprofit organizations, such as Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Boys and Girls Club, Credit Counseling of Arkansas, and many more. This years campaign will kick off at 8:00am on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 and will run until Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

We hope you will help out with our campaign and show just how strong the NWACC team is. One focus of the United Way of NWA is reducing child poverty.

We would like to share a short, yet moving video on the struggles surrounding poverty that United Way unveiled at the Children Living in Poverty Summit in January. The powerful video can be found here http://www.unitedwaynwa.org/clip

A Donations can be made in cash, or credit card. There are also several prizes up for grabs! Everyone who donates will be entered to win a prize from some of our generous businesses in the area. Prizes include goodies from Starbucks, Gusanos Pizza, High Rise Extreme Air Sports and more!

Donors who give $20 can also have their pick of a United Way T-Shirt or United Way Tote bag as a free gift. (Sizes and supplies are limited) Keep watching for future updates, and for more information, contact Jerod Bradshaw at jbradshaw4@nwacc.edu

AIM Walk at NWACC on 5/2

LIFE Program

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

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.

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

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).

This week:

Thursday, April 9 at 12 p.m.: Open Textbooks

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 Skills- Writing Effective Paragraphs

Wednesday (4/8) 3 p.m. BH 1007

Thursday (4/9) 3 p.m. BH 1004

Friday (4/10) 9:30 a.m. BH 1020

Reading Workshops- Using a Map to Read Your Math Texts…A Concept Map, That Is!

Friday (4/10) 10:30 a.m. BH 1019

A schedule of this week’s workshops can be found here.

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.

Developmental Level Algebra Workshops

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

On Campus Events

NWACC Student Recital (New Date)

The Northwest Arkansas Community College Student Recital, scheduled for April 9th at 7pm, has been changed. The NEW date is Thursday, April 16 at 7pm in the Music Recital Hall, Room 2105, Burns Hall. Thank you for supporting NWACC Music.

For more information contact S. Rene’ Garcia-Oliver, Concert Hostess, at sgarciaoliver@nwacc.edu or 479-631-1558. Thank you for supporting NWACC Music.

NWACC Chamber Singers and the NWACC String Orchestra Recital (NEW)

Northwest Arkansas Community College invites you to enjoy an evening of music and song on Wednesday, April 29 in the Shewmaker Center, Walmart Auditorium at 7pm.

The event is free to faculty, students and the public. For more information about classes or events contact: S. Rene’ Garcia-Oliver sgarciaoliver@nwacc.edu or 479-631-1558, or http://www.nwaccchambersingers.org/

Thank you for supporting NWACC Music.

American Federation of Music Clubs Convention Concert (NEW)

Opera in the Ozarks and the Northwest Arkansas Chamber Singers will open the weekend’s American Federation of Music Clubs AFMC Convention events. The AFMC and the Andante Music Club of Bella Vista invites you to join them for an evening of music on Friday April 17th in White Hall Auditorium, Burns Hall, at 7pm. Reception sponsored by the Andante Music Club to follow the concert.The event is free to faculty, students and the public. For more information about classes or events contact: S. Rene’ Garcia-Oliver sgarciaoliver@nwacc.edu or 479-631-1558. Thank you for supporting NWACC Music.

Roberto Plano, Piano Master Class (NEW)

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) Department of Music invites faculty, students and the public to a Piano Master Class by Robert Plano. This event will be on Sunday, April 12 at 2pm, in White Auditorium, Room 1030, Burns Hall. For more information about classes or events contact: S. Rene’ Garcia-Oliver sgarciaoliver@nwacc.edu or 479-631-1558.

Book Club- April and August: Osage County (NEW)

Join Ashley Edwards, an award-winning playwright (extraordinaire) as she hosts the discussion NWACC’s April Book Club selection: Tracy Letts’ August: Osage County on Tuesday, April 21, 12-1, in BH 2243.

Contact Sabrina Chesne at schesne@nwacc.edu if you need to borrow a copy. http://nwaccbookclub.blogspot.com/

Unique Opportunity to Participate in a Poverty Simulation on April 14!

Experience Life on the Edge with this interactive experience, allowing participants to begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress.

The event will be Tuesday, April 14, from 8:00-11:00 in Walmart Auditorium of the Shewmaker Center for Workforce Technologies.

Free breakfast and lunch!
Limited spots available, open to community, register at unitedwaynwa.org/clip
Faculty and staff encouraged to attend

For additional information, contact Christie Brinsfield, Director Career Pathways cbrinsfield@nwacc.edu.

A related flier is attached.

ALPFA 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.

FREE PiZZA! Pizza with the President (TODAY)

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

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

Related fliers for JBU can be found here and here.

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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

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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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Thursday, April 23-

American Public University

Transfer Desk-9:30-12:30

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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:

Community Service Opportunity Available (NEW)

Benton County Cleanup – April 18,2015 if you sign up today you are entered to win prizes including but not limited to : NORTHWEST ARKANSAS NATURALS baseball tickets, camping chairs, Razorback gear, and more! All volunteers get free t-shirts! The CHICK-FIL-A cow will thank our volunteers with free lunch and the BREYER’S ICE CREAM man will pass out free delicious treats at the Cleanup event!

If you sign up another volunteer you get 10 additional chances to win! To actually sign up for the annual event go to : http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d45ada72fa7ff2-benton3 For more information about this awesome event go to: http://tas275.wix.com/bcenvironmental#!cleanup/c88v

Contact Teresa Sidwell Manager of Benton County Environmental Division at 479-271-1083 and be sure to let her know the NWACC E.M.P.A.C.T.S.- “Planeteers” sent you! For more information about earning Service Learning Credits contact Dr. Chris Huggard at CHUGGARD@nwacc.edu

Fiesta!

BCM and NWACC Culture Clubs invite you to a FIESTA , Thursday, April 9th, from 3:30 to 5:30. Open gym, snacks, cooking, supper, and prizes.

All NWACC students and advisors are welcome as we learn about “Your World!”

Location: Activity Center/Gym at 626 W. Olive, Rogers, corner of 8th and Olive Street.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities

Fall 2015 Scholarship Opportunity: Apply Now! (NEW)

Applications are currently being accepted for Paul and Becky Hudson Empowerment Scholarship, which will benefit a student attending NWACC in Fall 2015. Please see the attached scholarship application for eligibility criteria and details on how to apply. Complete applications must be turned-in to the NWACC Scholarship Coordinator by 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 30! For questions, email scholarships@nwacc.edu

Scholarship Available for ENGB Students: Apply Now! (NEW)

Have you taken an English for Bilingual Students (ENGB) course? You may be eligible for a scholarship to attend NWACC in Fall 2015! Eligible students must have successfully completed at least one ENGB course. Full eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply are detailed on the scholarship application located HERE. Deadline to apply is 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 30, 2015. For questions, please contact scholarships@nwacc.edu

Employment Opportunities

A resume writing and interview workshop will be held on April 13th in the Peterson Auditorium, SCGBD 1023. All are invited.

Additional information can be found here and here.

Campus Maps

Publicity Request Form

Employment Opportunities at NWACC

April 6, 2015 by NWACC EMPACTS Student Projects

April 6, 2015

General Announcements:

Academic All-Star (NEW)
NWACC Spring Wellness Series: The Risk Factors of Cancer (NEW)
Veterans Scholarship Cookout (NEW)
Choosing Your Path to Success
New Friday Learner Service Hours
Coming Out From the Shadows Event
APRIL IS NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Work Study Positions
Support Breast Cancer Research and Early Diagnosis
NWACC United Way Campaign Coming Soon!
AIM Walk at NWACC on 5/2
LIFE Program
Komen Race for the Cure-Join the NWACC team
Flipping the Script Writing Contest
Study Abroad Course in Belize
Respiratory Therapy Applications
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
Academic Success Workshops
Reading and Writing Workshops
Developmental Math Workshops

On Campus Events

NWACC Student Recital (NEW)
Unique Opportunity to Participate in a Poverty Simulation on April 14!
ALPFA Symposium
Pizza with the President- Main Campus
Share Your Cellfie and Save a Life
SGA Meeting Schedule
NWACC Campus Ministry
Transfer Opportunities- At A Glance (NEW)
SGA Elections

Off Campus Events

Fiesta!
College Culture Connection

Scholarship Opportunities

Fall 2015 Scholarship Opportunity: Apply Now! (NEW)
Scholarship Available for ENGB Students: Apply Now! (NEW)

Employment Opportunities

Walmart Internship

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General Announcements

Academic All Star (NEW)

Do you meet the following qualifications:

Arkansas resident

Enrolled at NWACC and expected to continue enrollment through at least fall 2015

Completed a minimum of 24 credit hours in pursuit of an associate degree by June 1, 2015

Cumulative grade point average of 3.25

Demonstrated involvement in campus and/or community activities

Demonstrated leadership abilities

Intent to graduate from NWACC with an associate degree by Summer 2016

Intent to transfer to an Arkansas four-year university upon associate degree completion

If you do, you may be eligible to apply for the Arkansas Community Colleges Academic All-Star Student Program.

Please carefully read the qualifications in the attached application , then follow the instructions for submission. Applications may also be found at Juanita’s Franklin office (SC213C).

Please note that applications are due no later than Wednesday, April 15. Please contact Juanita Franklin at jfranklin1@nwacc.edu with any questions.

NWACC Spring Wellness Series: The Risk Factors of Cancer

Presented by Dr. Noel Scidmore, an oncologist for over 25 years, all are invited to attend this informational session of the risk factors of cancers.

April 13, 11am-12pm, SC 108.

Veterans Scholarship Cookout (NEW)

Choosing Your Path to Success

ALPFA of NWACC invites students to attend Choosing Your Path to Success on Friday, April 17. This symposium is designed to help students be more intentional about their career and life choices. The speakers and the workshop leaders come from well-known companies and organizations in Northwest Arkansas, and they are eager to share some of the things they have learned with young people who are just starting out on their careers and with older students who are exploring new options. Mike Harvey, Chief Operating Officer of the Northwest Arkansas Council, will the luncheon keynote speaker, following a morning panel of leaders from major companies and organizations who will share stories about their own journeys to success. Breakout sessions will lead students to understand themselves and their options. The activities will culminate in career exploration in the afternoon. For more information, contact Kathryn Birkhead at kbirkhead@nwacc.edu or at 479-986-4052.

New Friday Learner Service Hours

In order to better serve students, the division of student services will now open at 8:00 am on Fridays. Regular weekly hours are: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Coming Out From the Shadows Event

Please join the DREAMers Club of NWACC on April 7 as we observe Coming Out From the Shadows Day.

This will be an opportunity for NWACC students, staff, and faculty to learn some facts about immigration and about the situation of students who are undocumented. It is also a chance for our college community who support undocumented students to demonstrate that support publicly through written messages and photos.

Perhaps most important is the opportunity for students who have not revealed their undocumented status to come forward without fear so they can enjoy the warm embrace of their peers and allies and become a part of the community working on a fair and equitable solution to their status.

The DREAMers will also be selling club t-shirts for $10.00. All proceeds will go directly to the scholarship fund for undocumented students.

If you already have a DREAMers of NWACC t-shirt, please wear it tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7 to show support for our undocumented students. The DREAMers will also continue their photo campaign, so if you would like to participate, please stop by the table for more information.

We will be on Bogle Plaza from 10:00-2:00. In the event of bad weather, we will move to the Becky Paneitz Student Center Lobby.