Photo by Carmen Cheng | Washtenaw Voice
Welcome Day cancelled, new date uncertain
Due to the “ice day” on Wed, Jan. 23, Welcome Day was cancelled, which had been scheduled that day. It is not yet clear if the event will be held at a later date. Peter Leshkevich, director of student development and activities at WCC, said the event—or one similar to it—may possibly occur later in the semester, depending on circumstances.
Honors convocation held
The annual winter Honors Convocation was held on Jan. 24 to honor students who were enrolled full time in the fall 2018 semester and achieved a GPA 3.5 or higher. Part time students earning at least 15 credits over three semesters were also honored.
Abigail Elwell, a student attending Washtenaw Technical Middle College, spoke to the audience. A jazz band also played music during the event.
Campus blood drive
An on-campus blood drive will be held on-campus Wed, Jan. 30th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Center in room SC 105. Donors will also be entered in a drawing to win one of two $20 vouchers, redeemable at the WCC campus bookstore.
People interested in donating blood should sign-up via a link provided on the Campus Connect website. However, walk-ins are also welcome.
WCC dental clinic opens
On campus dental ppointments will be available from Feb. 5 to Apr. 18 each Tue and Thu from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in OE 106. Available treatments include cleaning and oral exams, x-rays, amalgam restorations (fillings), composite restorations (tooth-colored fillings), flouride treatments, and sealants.
The clinic is staffed with dental assisting students from WCC in collaboration with dental students from the University of Michigan, under supervision by a state licensed dentist.
Talent show auditions coming up
Do you sing, dance or have another talent you’d like to share? Sign up for an audition slot now via Campus Connect. Auditions for the talent show will take place on Feb. 5 from 3-7 p.m. in the Towsley Auditorium in the Morris Lawrence building. The Talent Show will be held on March 7 and first, second and third place prizes will be awarded in school bookstore credits of $150, $100 and $50.
Corrections
A story in the Jan. 10 edition about Washtenaw Literacy included a comment about the third grade reading law. The executive director of the organization says she has serious issues with the law and does not believe it is a way to improve literacy. Our story indicated otherwise.
A news brief in the Jan. 10 edition misidentified a recent advanced transportation event in Detroit. The Jan. 14-17 event should have been titled Automobili-D.
The Voice Box in the Dec. 3 edition misspelled a student’s name. The correct spelling is Lionel Robert.
