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The Polemic • Wednuday, Ncwe111ber 15, 1995 Student Senate organizes campus life BY HOLLY MACE STAFF WRITER Student Senate is an or- ganization working with the students, expressing their opinions and concerns, as well as coordinating various activi- ties for the student body. This year's president is ACC sophomore, Brenda Wilmot. "I wanted to be president because I wanted to get in- volved a little bit more and gain experience in leadership areas," explained Student Sen- ate President, Brenda Wilmot. Her main responsibilities ~elude overseeing all projects, making sure things are accom- plished, and appointing duties for events. The 1995-96 Student Sen- ate members are: dent Brenda Wilmot, Presi- Rexann Wise, VP Andy Becker, Treasurer Niki Crevier, Secretary Gloria Haske, Activities Chair Mike· Fenlon, Linne lie Miller, Monty Hutchison, and Bryan Grochowski, Sophomore Representatives Becky Burton, John Sylvester, and Heather Wooll, Freshman Representa- . tives At the beginning of the semester, Student Senate hosted the Campus Kickoff to let transfer and iDcoming stu- dents know what's available on campus. Twenty-one clubs and organizations partici- ' pated, and a luncheon was held in Van Lare Hall lobby. Student Senate organized The Hunt 2 which was held earlier this semester. Partici- pating teams were given a list of 100 items that could be · found somewhere in the com- munity. Following The Hunt, pizza was served to the teams, and gift certificates were given to the winners. According to Wilmot, de- spite the good organization, there wasn't a big turnout, but "the people that did partici- pate had a great time." On October 28, Student Senate held a Halloween party in BTC lobby. Games included bobbing for apples and musi- cal pumpkins. Door prizes were given out as well as prizes for children's and adult's costumes. On November 18, Stu- dent Senate will be holding Fall Family Day at Thunderbowl Lanes from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. There will be free bowling for ACC Stu- dents and their families with a free lunch afterwords. Other future events in- clude: -Christmas Dance on December 16 -Homecoming February -Awards Night -Spring Fling -Spring Family Day Funding for these activi- ties comes from the activities fee the students pay at the be- ginning of the semester. This money is then divided among various groups on campus, such as Student Senate. In addition to sponsoring student activities, Student Senate contributes to the Christmas Wish List for fami- lies of ACC students. They alsQ fund admission into the Civic Theater, so all ACC stu- dents get in free. Student Senate is inter- ested in hearing your ideas and suggestions. There are . suggestion boxes in VanLare Hall and NRC., or let a senate member know if you would like to address your concern at a meeting. LSSU meet rep to with ACC business students (LSSU News Release)Dr. Bruce Harger, Dean of the Business School, Lake Superior State University, will be at Alpena Community College on Tues- day, November 28, 1995. He will be holding individual conferences with business stu- dents. Appointments are held in .fifteen minute intervals from 2:30 p.m. to 6:45 p .m. Conferences will take place in NRC253B. Students may sign-up on the form posted at the LSSU Office (VLH 122B) or call the office. Please contact Kelly Smith, LSSU Regional Site Co- ordinator, at 356-9021 ext. 302 for more information. Workshops attract worldwide attention BY JOEL POTRYKUS STAFF WRITER In a cooperative project with the Besser Company, Al- pena Community College offers "Blockmakers Work- shops" to buyers around the globe. The Besser Company, which is the world leader in concrete blockmaking equip- ment, holds college credit customized classes to provide workers with the information required to successfully oper- ate the Besser machinery. Eight separate courses are of- fered in the field of concrete technology. "The idea is to promote the Besser product world- wide," stated instructor Eric Krebs. In the 28 years of this program, an estimated 10,000 people from 49 countries have come to ACC to receive a The participants of the Vibrapac Production Blockmakers Workshop which was held October 23 through 27, 1995 pictured in BTC lobby after complet- ing their workshop. Front row (Left to Right) Anthony Rogers, LA; Balla Hari Srinivas, India; Jeanette Vredenburg, MI; Ross Wenderski, MN; Steve Edris, IN; Back row (Left to Right) Lee Marzean, MI; Robert Gibson, IN; Abel Hinojosa, FL; Douglas Brooks, NC; Jean Atmodikromo, South America; Troy Gehrking, MN; Albert Del Prado, South America; Manfredo Belohuby, Brazil; Kuma Shankar, India. r-------c~~~---------, I "'!)," Free 32 oz. fountain pop I :; ,,..__e(l't,~ ~ 4, with purchase or 3 item ; I l u -- $2.49 u I P Pl :~ Personal Lunch Pizza ~ 1 . I I 612 Ripley Blvd 6 GRE..\T STORES IN I l 141 US 23 N I I 354-2198 V_ideo Rental, Corn·en.ien~e Store, 354-2565 I \., Seit Serve Gas, Deh, P1zzana, Bakery I --------------------~ certificate through this cus- tomized training. I These courses also travel to other countries, such as New Zealand, Ireland, Costa Rica, Korea, and many otheus. Albert R. DelPrado of Suriname, South America came to ACC in late October for the blockmakers training. He commented, "The training is very good; anything you ask for, someone is always there to help you. Alpena is very comfortable to students. The people are accepting and real." This training is offered each year d~ring January, February, March, April, June, and O tober. The majority of training is classroom activity, which is held in room 101 in the Besser . Technical Center. Hands-on demonstration is given in the concrete tech lab, room 115 BTC. Each year there are 200- 300 students enrolled with varying class. sizes from eight to 40 students. The program is a five day, seven-hour course, with a certificate of completion at the end of the week. It is in- structed by Besser employees Eric Krebs, Bob Rohn, and the person that was instrumental in bringing the Besser com- pany to ACC, Lucas Pfeiffenberger. Although this training is • primarily for the machine op- erators, anyone wishing to receive this certificate may enroll. Instructor Bob Rohn said, "The Besser program has been very successful over the years, and our objective is to make it more enlightening and bring young people into the con- crete field in general." Have you ever wondered how this newspaper or your shirt gets printed? Wonder no longer. The answer is easy! With Alpena Community College's Graphic Arts program you will learn and get the training· you need to print these things- and more! If designing and printing appeal to you and you would like to check this opportunity out call A.C.C extension #239. ACC Service-Learning student, Nathanael Robbins, helping Lincoln School third grader Marsha Beaubien complete an· assignment. Service-Learning gets positive feedback BY VICKY LINDSA y ' GUEST WRITER I challenge a new generation ... to a season of· service--to act on your idealism by helping ... keeping company with those in need, and rfconnecting our torn communities. --President Bill Clinton, January 1993 Service-Learning is an effective teaching tool which integrates community service with academic instruction. Through this method college students develop their aca- demic skills, their sense of civic responsibility, and their conunitment to the community. Alpena Community College's Service-Learning pro- gram is one of eight in the country being funded by a grant from. the American Association of Conm1unity Col- leges. This national networking initiative is part of the Corporation for National Service, Learn and Serve America: Higher Education project. · "The college students are the most important part of the program," said Julie Smigelski, the program coordi- nator. 'Tm hearing great things from the schools and agencies where our students are placed." "Service-Learning is an extremely valuable program and it gives the students first-hand experience of what teaching is all about," said Brian Bronson, Principal of Sunset Elementary School. "It provides for special needs, for kids, that we can't otherwise fulfill. More Service- Learning students in the program would allow us to meet the specific time needs of our teachers." During the fall 1995 semester 81 students are doing projects in 23 locations which include area public and parochial schools, and area extended care facilities. These projects involve students tutoring or assisting in general classroom activities, senior mentoring, and developing statistical surveys. Please stop by the Alpena Volunteer Center in ACC's Besser Technical Center or call (517) 356-9021 ~xt. 373 if you have any questions about the program. ice.:.. The following ACC students are involved in the program this semester: Joan Adams Sheila Eaton Ken Krauss, Jr. Andrea Rich Scott Bays Carol Erickson Carla Kurzenhauser Aimee R)chards Julie Behning Megan Fletcher Tonia LaPine Susan Robb Melissa Bisanz Pam Gahl Maria Lefebvre Nathanael Robbins Kim Blaski Melissa Gorski Daniell.e Leski Kendra Robinette Kim Bock Tami Gorski Rita Maciejewski Kari Rome! Frank Bordeau Steven Gracia Peggy Mayer Jennifer Rosinski Paula Borowski Tammy Gray Jennifer Maynard Sara Sabourin Eric Brilinski Kevin Green Jeremy McConnell Shannon Silvernaile Sandy Brown Steve Hand Michelle Miller Nikki Smith Joan Brusch Stacy Hudock Michelle Misel Amy Spencer Cathie Buczkowski Jenni fer Jagst Mike Moran Chelsi Stepanski Nancy Carter Joanne Jenceleski Barbara Mowbray Kim Stevens Sarah Cetus Steve Kamyszek Gretchen Nail Jodie Torsch Tammy Chapko Cindy Ka,rsen Kathy Nowak Robin Trafelet Tina Chrzan Amy Kielisewski Cindy O'Connor Cindy Truman Peter Cole Annelle Kindt Patricia Paige Barb, Werle Kerri Cousineau Shann6n Konieczny Cindy Paquette Andrea Woloszyk Wendy DeNise Jeremy Kozak Patricia Pettenger Heather Wool l Daryl Diebler Misty Kramer Sarah Quinn Kenneth Wooster, Jr. Rebecca Wurts ACC faculty members with Service-Learning projects in their class are: Matt Dunckel Dave Eger Bob Jones Richard Matteson Amy Robb Sonya Titus Coreen Williams Roger Witherbee Service-Learning projects are being completed through the following agencies: Alcona Elementary School Alpena Hi'gh School Besser Elementary School Ella White Elementary School Green View Nursing Center Hinks Elementary School Iinmanuel Lutheran School Jamieson Nursing Home Lincoln Elementary School Long Rapids Elementary School Maple Ridge Elementary School Pineview of Hillman Nursing Home Rogers City Elementary School St. Anne School St. Mary School Service-Leaming Program Sunset Elementary School Tendercare Alpena Tendercare Tawas City Thunder Bay Junior High Whiteoak Manor of Mio Wilson Elementary School