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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Summer Job Pays Off For Two WCC Students

Published on Apr 25, 2012 5:12pm Filed under:
WCC welding students Brandon Woodman and Alex Pazkowski WCC welding students Brandon Woodman and Alex Pazkowski

Last summer it was all about the work for two talented WCC welders. Brandon Woodman and Alex Pazkowski, students in the WCC welding program, were hired by Triune Manufacturing Company in Madison Heights, Mich., to help fabricate an educational experience on wheels.

The American Welding Society Foundation had commissioned MRA experiential tours & equipment, a Triune affiliate, to create a custom demonstration trailer to build awareness for the industry and encourage the next generation of welders. In fact, the name of the trailer is “Explore Career Opportunities In Welding.” Executives at AWS thought the perfect way to drive that point home was to include welding students in the process.

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U.S. Rep. John Dingell to Receive WCC Honorary Degree

Published on May 16, 2012 2:41pm Filed under:

Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.) has been named the first recipient of a WCC honorary degree. He will receive an honorary associate degree in community service at commencement on Saturday, May 19. The ceremony, which will honor 3,049 degree and certificate candidates, begins at 9:20am at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Dingell has been a champion of higher education and community colleges. He is committed to the idea of education for all people and is a strong advocate for WCC.

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Putting the Community Into the College

Published on May 16, 2012 10:43am Filed under:

By Janet Miller

WCC’s Conference Services department puts the community into the College. Literally.

From presidential candidates to Motown greats, from shipwreck survivors to fans of Persian poetry, Conference Services opens up the campus to tens of thousands of visitors each year, pulling in guests from Washtenaw County and across the nation.

Groups big and small look to the College for space.

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Take WCC Classes in High School

Published on May 9, 2012 10:15am Filed under:

Editor's note: Since this article was published, Lincoln High School also has signed on to host WCC classes.

Starting this fall, students at many area high schools will be able to take WCC classes on their own campuses.

Offering classes at high schools is an expansion of WCC’s dual enrollment program, which lets high school students take College classes while they’re still in school.

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U.S. Rep. John Dingell to Receive WCC Honorary Degree

May 16, 2012 2:41pm Filed under:

Congressman John Dingell (D-Mich.) has been named the first recipient of a WCC honorary degree. He will receive an honorary associate degree in community service at commencement on Saturday, May 19. The ceremony, which will honor 3,049 degree and certificate candidates, begins at 9:20am at Eastern Michigan University’s Convocation Center.

Putting the Community Into the College

May 16, 2012 10:43am Filed under:

By Janet Miller

Take WCC Classes in High School

May 9, 2012 10:15am Filed under:

Editor's note: Since this article was published, Lincoln High School also has signed on to host WCC classes.

WCC Culinary Students Earn Medals in State Competition

Apr 26, 2012 4:17pm Filed under:

Three talented WCC student chefs competed recently in culinary competition and returned to campus victorious.

Summer Job Pays Off For Two WCC Students

Apr 25, 2012 5:12pm Filed under:

Last summer it was all about the work for two talented WCC welders. Brandon Woodman and Alex Pazkowski, students in the WCC welding program, were hired by Triune Manufacturing Company in Madison Heights, Mich., to help fabricate an educational experience on wheels.

Mueller Looks Forward to Building New Business Partnerships

Apr 25, 2012 10:47am Filed under:

When you look at Michelle Mueller’s long list of business-related activities, you assume that she’s a successful businesswoman. But you would be wrong. WCC’s new associate vice president for economic development and community and corporate alliances is an experienced educator, administrator, and business collaborator.

WCC Announces Seven New Certificates and Degrees

Apr 25, 2012 10:34am Filed under:

The WCC Board of Trustees has approved seven new certificate and degree programs for the upcoming 2012-2013 academic year. Fall classes will begin Aug. 24, and registration starts in mid July.

WCC Gets Slimed By Enthusiastic Fourth Graders

Apr 18, 2012 12:43pm Filed under:

For two days in late March, students in WCC’s elementary education program commandeered two environmental science classrooms for a little fourth-grade fun.

Apply For a WCC Certificate or Degree Before You Move On

Apr 11, 2012 10:53am Filed under:

It’s common when finishing up something important to switch gears quickly toward the next big thing. But before you leave WCC for a new job or new college, make sure you receive your certificate or degree.

Do Something For Someone Else: Become a WCC Volunteer

Apr 4, 2012 10:55am Filed under:

It’s hard to determine the value of a helping hand. For the recipients of bone marrow donations, heart treatments, and cancer services, that value is priceless.

Today’s Events

  1. 1:00pm–5:00pm Eastern Michigan University Visitation
  2. 1:00pm–5:00pm Concordia University Visitation

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