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Students from the Collegiate Recovery Program on campus present a discussion event about addiction and recovery. Students will present Ted Talk clips, answer questions, share their personal stories and lead a discussion. The event takes place on Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in LA 375 and food will be provided.
The WCC Gamer’s Club hosts its final tournament of the semester on Dec. 11 with a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate competition. Prizes will be awarded to the top players. Registration for the tournament begins at 5 p.m. and the tournament kicks off at 6 p.m. A limited supply of food and drinks will be available.
Event will be held in the Student Center Community Room (SC 105). Those interested in practicing ahead of time are welcome to attend the club’s weekly meetings, held 5 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays in GM 318.
Student Organizations Educational Mini-Grants fund student educational and service activities that are aligned with WCC’s Priorities, Campus Service Projects and Academic Learning. In the fall and winter semesters, 12 mini-grants of $250 are awarded.
The student leader of a group or organization can submit a proposal for a project for which they want funding. More information, rules and details are available on the Office of Student Organizations page on Campus Connect.
2020 marks 100 years since the 19th amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. To celebrate, Washtenaw NOW (National Organization for Women) is holding an essay contest. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in amounts of $500, $300 and $200, respectively.
The deadline for submissions is Feb. 14. Essays should be typed, double-spaced and between 750 and 1000 words in length; essays should be submitted as PDFs to nowwashco@gmail.com, with the subject line reading “Votes for Women 100 Essay.” The PDF document should include the essay title and contact information (name, email address, phone number and school name).
Essay prompt: “We all strive to find our unique voice—our truest expression of ourselves. How have you found yours? Has it been through academics? Artistic expression? Music? Poetry? Storytelling? Athletics? Describe how you have found your voice—or the journey you are on to find it!
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