Jan/Feb 2018 Swashbuckler STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES INDEPENDENCE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New Tutors in the Tutoring Center By Odalis Martinez
This semester there are two new tutors joining the Peer tutoring staff they are Sophomores, Paul Wolff and Li Zhang. Paul is originally from Overland Park, Kansas. He is a member of Phi Theta Kappa and intends to pursue a major in Mechanical Engineering Technology while playing football. His dream is to own a firm or company where he can design ideas that people bring to him. Our other new tutor is Li Zhang she is originally from Pingxiang, China. She recently received an invitation to join the ICC honor society, Phi Theta Kappa. She wants to major in math and become a math specialist. If you need help please come to the Tutoring center we have tutors that work during evening hours and are excited to help students with their courses. Tutoring Center Hours: Monday– Thursday 8am-8pm Friday– 8am-5pm
The Tutoring Center is available for group study sessions. If you would like to set up a study group contact Mrs. Crawshaw. We have Peer Tutors available to help you with your classes. In addition to the Tutoring center, there is the SSS program . The SSS program gives you an opportunity to work with the Specialist in the Tutoring Center. In order to join the SSS program, there are some qualifying factors. Stop by and ask about the qualifications and then fill out an application to join Student Support Services. Do not wait until the end of semester to get the help you need. Our goal is to help you graduate and transfer to your next school.
English Review Workshop Mr. Peralta held a workshop open to all students on January 25th. The goal of the work- shop was to review how to write effective topic sentences for essays. Although only four students attended, Mr. Peralta says that the workshop was largely productive. Student Support Services and the Tutoring Center offer several workshops during the semester, if you have a suggestion for a workshop topic contact one of the SSS Staff. By Sebastian Henderson
Budget Friendly Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day is a day notoriously known for spending money on, or doing something special for your sig- nificant other. Although many people go way out on Valentine’s Day, there are many affordable dates you can plan to do if you are on a budget. There any many things you can do to save money like: arcade or game night, indoor camping, movie date, or Pinterest night. I recently took a survey and found that between those four ideas, many people chose indoor camping. What is indoor camping? Indoor camping can be as simple as channeling your inner child and building a blanket fort, or as complex as actually setting up a tent in your living room. Not only is building a blanket fort fun in itself, but you can also make s’mores and watch movies in your tent. Although indoor camping won the survey, there are many other options you can do with your significant other to make your Valentine’s Day special. By Jordan Schoenberger
February/ March Events February Feb3 ICC Women’s and Men’s Basketball vs Butler 4:00pm Feb9 Last day to withdraw from 1st 8-week classes Feb10 Women’s & Men’s Basketball vs Cowley 4:00pm Feb13 Softball: ICC vs Connors State College 2:00pm Feb15 Softball: ICC vs Carl Albert State College 1:00 & 3:00pm Feb17 ICC Women’s & Men’s Basketball vs Seward 4:00pm Feb21 ICC Women’s & Men’s Basketball vs Dodge City 6:00pm Feb24 Softball: ICC vs Northern Oklahoma College– Tonkawa 12:00pm Feb27 Softball: ICC vs Eastern Oklahoma State College 1:00pm March Mar1 Baseball: ICC vs Fort Scott Community College 1:00 & 4:00 pm Mar5 Finals/ first 8– week classes Mar8 Second 8 week classes begin Mar14 Softball: ICC vs Northern Oklahoma College– Enid 2:00pm Mar15 Les Miserables HS Preview at Memorial Hall– 9:00am Mar16 Softball: ICC vs Highland Community College ICC Theater Les Miserables Performance 7:00-10:00pm Mar17 Softball: ICC vs Kansas City Kansas Community College 1:00 & 3:00pm ICC Theater Les Miserables Performance 7:00– 10:00pm Mar18 ICC Theater Les Miserables Performance 2:00-5:00pm Mar19-23, 2018 Spring Break Mar27 Softball: ICC vs Cloud County Community College Mar31 Phi Theta Kappa Spring Pie Sale & Children’s Games 8:00– 12:00pm By Elif Atkas
Fun Facts About February and March By Dani Rathbun The first envelope folding and gumming machine was patented in February of 1898 by John Sherman. Until the creation of the Julius Caesar calendar, February was the only month with an even number of days. In February of 1912 Arizona was admitted as the 48th state. March was originally the first month on the calendar. Albert Einstein and Vincent Van Gogh both celebrate birthdays in March. In March of 1889 the Eiffel Tower was opened to the public. New Library Hours Now more than 7 million people visit it each year. Monday 8am– 5pm
Tuesday 8am-5pm
Wednesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am– 4:30pm Closed Saturday and Sunday
This spring semester, Student Support Services is hosting three college visits for its members:
Pittsburg State University: Tuesday, March 6th Leaving: 8am Return to ICC: 5pm
Wichita State University: Thursday, March 8th Leaving: 6:30am Return to ICC: 5pm
Missouri Southern State University: Sometime in April TBD
These are great opportunities to explore the numerous options for you after completing your time here at ICC! Deadline to sign up to attend the Pittsburg State University tour is Friday, February 23rd and the deadline for Wichita State University is Monday, February 26th. To sign up, stop by the Tutoring Center and visit the front desk! By Lindsey Red Elk
Student Wins Essay Contest
Kathy Kellley an ICC freshman, won the Annual Martin Luther King JR. Essay Contest. The Youth Essay Contest is conducted by the Independence Diversity Task Force. “ This years theme was Together We Win With Love for Humanity.” The winning contestants receive a monetary award and the age ranges from middle school to college level students. Ms. Kelley’s essay touched on a few central themes such as respect for one another and treat others with kindness.
Please come join us for a Living Room Conversation at ICC!