Photo by Carmen Cheng | Washtenaw Voice
New bicycle pumps and repair station installed
Two bicycle pumps have been installed on campus. One pump is located alongside the Washtenaw County Border-to-Border Trail near the Fitness Center. The other pump is located near the Student Center bicycle racks, in addition to a new bicycle repair station nearby.
A WCC Foundation grant funded the installation.
Welcome Day on September 11
Student organizations from across campus will be welcoming new and returning students to WCC in the campus Community Park on Wednesday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visitors can learn about various groups on campus and take part in fun activities.
JCPenney and WCC partner to offer suit discounts
A “College Suit Up” offering 60% off coupons on selected styles of formals and similar workwear will be offered to current WCC students at JCPenney in Briarwood on Sunday, September 22 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Staff will be available to make measurements, help select clothing and accessories, as well as provide grooming tips, free “mini-makeovers” and discount photographic portraits.
Students interested in browsing should bring a WCC ID and use JCPenney’s south entrance.
Contact the career transitions department for more information.
Local walk to coincide with National Suicide Prevention Month
A monthlong campaign to raise public awareness of suicide will include a walk in Ann Arbor’s West Park on Saturday, September 21. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the walk beginning at at 12 p.m.
People interested in the walk should email Reid Depowski at depowski.reid@gmail.com or Jane Smith at smithji@umich.edu for more information.
The college will also be promoting suicide awareness on campus with informational material. Students seeking one-on-one help can also meet with personal counselors on campus.
Nicholas Ketchum | Deputy Editor
