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Friday, November 20, 2009

If Only the Walls Could Teach…

Published on Nov 10, 2009 10:54am Filed under:
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On the first floor of the Crain Liberal Arts and Science building, a group of students is standing around, sketchpads in hand, studying a row of very large and colorful pictures of prehistoric animals. Geology students? Maybe. Biology class? Could be. But this particular group is an illustration class closely examining the styles of the various artists who contributed to this exhibit.

On the second floor, students stop to look at a display of butterflies showcased in Technicolor mountings.

In the library, students study alongside ancient African masks, sometimes looking up from their computers to gaze at “Meanwhile O Reader,” the magnificent mural by U-M Professor Jim Cogswell, who is the artist featured this month in the College’s Gallery One.

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New Student IDs Issued at WCC

Published on Nov 18, 2009 10:04am Filed under:

Students enrolling for the first time at WCC the Winter 2010 Semester are the first to take advantage of a new student ID card making its debut in January.

The new card and procedure to secure it help to ensure greater personal security for individuals studying at WCC as recommended under the federal Red Flags Rule to help fight identity fraud. Current students can get a new card throughout the Winter Semester, and must replace their old IDs before the Spring/Summer 2010 term begins.

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New Deadlines Affect Winter Registration

Published on Nov 12, 2009 2:36pm Filed under:

Anticipating another semester of high enrollment, WCC is taking steps to prevent a frantic, last-minute rush to complete paperwork and sign up for classes right before Winter Semester begins on Jan. 11, 2010. These steps include several new deadlines and procedure changes.

Application and Registration

Admissions applications for Winter 2010 must be submitted online by 6:00pm on Monday, Jan.

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Registration Process Changes for Some LifeLong Learning Classes

Published on Nov 11, 2009 10:06am Filed under:

To improve technical support for students, WCC’s LifeLong Learning department has changed the registration process for online classes offered by its partner, Education To Go.

Previously, students registered for the non-credit classes at the LifeLong Learning website. Now, they will register directly with the company.

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Registration for Spring/Summer Semester Starts March 18

Feb 26, 2009 4:30pm Filed under:

Registration for WCC’s Spring/Summer Semester starts Wednesday, March 18, for current and readmitted students. Registration for new students starts one week later on Wednesday, March 25.

Photography Class Travels to Morocco

Jun 10, 2009 11:48am Filed under:

(Note: WCC photography instructor Terry Abrams led a trip to Morocco by his Digital Photography Abroad class from May 15-25, 2009. The following is a first-person account of the trip by Mike Wilkinson, a student).

Registration Deadlines Approaching for Spring/Summer Semester

Apr 13, 2009 9:01am Filed under:

Some classes are already filling up for WCC’s Spring/Summer Semester, so students should register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Find a Job at WCC Job Fairs

Mar 5, 2009 1:39pm Filed under:

WCC will present two job fairs and two pre-fair seminars in March and April that are open to WCC students, alumni, and the public. All of the events are free.

Record WCC Enrollment Means Record Parking Headache

Aug 26, 2009 9:39am Filed under:

This fall, roughly 14,000 students will cruise the Washtenaw Community College parking lots hoping to snag one of the 3,000 spots available. If you’re among the record number of students enrolled this semester, parking will be a big challenge. That is why students and College staff are urged to ride Ann Arbor Transportation Authority buses to school.

Registration for Fall Semester Starts July 15

Jun 17, 2009 9:48am Filed under:

With registration for WCC’s Fall Semester starting soon, both new and returning students are encouraged to see an advisor or counselor in Counseling and Career Planning to get help choosing classes.

WCC Students Building Custom Car for Charity Raffle

May 1, 2009 12:02pm Filed under:

Want a chance to win one of the most popular cars in movie history? Then get your tickets now for a charity raffle of a car that WCC’s Custom Cars & Concepts program is building.

Dream Machine is a Hit at Dream Cruise

Aug 19, 2009 11:00am Filed under:

WCC’s Dream Machine, a “clone” of the 1967 Mustang GT nicknamed Eleanor from the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds,” was one of the most popular cars at the recent Woodward Dream Cruise. Students in the Custom Cars & Concepts (CCC) program are building the car for Detroit radio station WCSX as part of the Dream Machine charity raffle.

Ceramics Show Features Works Created in New Studio

Jun 3, 2009 12:11pm Filed under:

Works created by students and faculty members in WCC’s new ceramics studio will be exhibited at the College’s Gallery One from June 15 through July 17. The show is titled “New Beginning: Ceramics at Washtenaw Community College.”

WCC Offers Opportunities to Study Abroad

Mar 19, 2009 5:24pm Filed under:

Starting this summer, WCC will offer students opportunities to study in more than a dozen foreign countries. The effort is a partnership between WCC and AHA International, an academic program of the University of Oregon.

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