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News Briefs: 09/21/2015

 

SUSTAINABILITY LITERACY TASK FORCE’S NATURE WALK:

On Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 3:30-4:45 p.m, Greg Vaclavek from Native Plant Nursery, LLC will come to campus for a Nature Walk and to offer information about conservation. Sign-up here: https://orgsync.com/102704/forms/156763

 

DIVERSITY DAY:  

On Sept. 23, Washtenaw Community College will hold its annual Diversity Day. Hosted by the Office of Student Activities, the event takes place on the first floor of the Student Center from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. The event celebrates the many ways the college embraces diversity. Representatives from student clubs and WCC departments will be in attendance to offer information about the resources offered by the college.

 

FREE COLLEGE DAY:

Washtenaw Community College is hosting a Free College Day event on Sept. 26 that is in need of volunteers. WCC opens its doors to the community with educational sessions that range from resumé building, saving money through transferring and everything in-between.  Volunteers are needed to handle registration and information tables. Volunteers are needed from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. for the duration of the event, as well as for a critical training day Sept. 25 from 5:30 -7 p.m. Volunteers are offered dinner at the training, lunch at the event and a WCC polo shirt for their services. Those interested can apply on Student Activities’ Campus Connect.

 

HORSEBACK RIDING:

Only a few spots are left for the Friday, Oct. 9 horseback riding trip. The ticket purchase includes college-van transportation, a short riding lesson, a one-hour ride through the woods, and soup, salad and breadsticks at the Olive Garden. Tickets are $30 and are on sale now at the Cashier’s Office, located on the 2nd floor of the Student Center Building.

 

BLOOD DRIVE:

On Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. there will be a blood drive in ML 101. Save a life by giving an hour of your time. Blood donation levels are at a critically low level. Sign-up to give: www.redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code WCC 13.

 

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE:

WCC is holding a walk to raise awareness for the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease. The walk takes place on campus on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Team Wolfpack is looking for joiners: http://tinyurl.com/AlzheimerWalkTeamWolfpack2015

 

 

 

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