Jackson College to Open New Campus View 3 Student Housing
College and community members are invited to celebrate the opening of Jackson College’s newest student housing unit, Campus View 3, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday, August 10. Campus View 3 is located on the south side of campus and consists of two- and four-bedroom units, with 202 beds overall. A short ceremony will include comments by President Dan Phelan, Board of Trustees Chair Sam Barnes, Director of Housing Tasha Warfield, a representative of Student Suites, Inc. -- who oversaw the design and construction of the new housing -- cutting of the ribbon and tours of the new facility. Cost for this Campus View 3 project is $10 million, paid by revenue bonds issued by the separate non-profit corporation, Jackson College Dormitories Inc., created by the Board of Trustees. There is no liability to the College. The College provided the furnishings for the building, at a cost of about $500,000, and provides staffing, cleaning and security services for the building. The College also bought the architectural design and drawings at a cost of $400,000 up front to ensure the project began if the financing did not take place. Current Campus View student housing facilities were built in 2007…
Jackson County RoseQueen Pageants in Final Rehearsals
Final rehearsals and preparation for the 2015 Jackson County RoseQueen Pageant are underway this week. The 56th Annual Miss Jackson County RoseQueen Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, August 15th. Doors open at 7 pm, at the Western Performing Arts Center, 1400 Deering Rd. in Parma, Michigan. 12 Amazing young women will compete for the title of 2015 Miss Jackson County RoseQueen. Each candidate will complete a 10 minute private interview earlier in the day, and will compete in evening gown, swimsuit, talent, and platform statement that evening. The next Miss Jackson County RoseQueen will win educational scholarship opportunities totaling over $115,000.00 and each contestant will be awarded cash scholarship awards. Total cash and prizes provided total over $250, 000 each year. "Each year we strive to provide each young lady with more than just prize money, our goal to coach and mentor each candidate, provide them with leadership opportunities and help them develop long lasting life skills. The memories these ladies create will last a lifetime." Said Lynda Waldron, Executive Director of the Pageant. Friday evening Miss Jackson County Teen Ashley Sierminski will pass her crown to the 2015 winner, and at 1pm Saturday August 15th, we will…
Wednesday, August 5
Jonathan Greene & Troy White, DIG Jackson Update; Brigette Robinson & Julie Hand, Jackson College Updates; Bart’s Visit to Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Dexter; Dr. Tom Slater & Jay Ford, 1st Michigan Infantry Company B, Restoration of Soldiers & Sailors Monument; Jackson High Drama Students, for ‘Seussical’
AT&T Extends Sponsorship of Jackson County Fair
The Jackson County Fair opens Sunday, August 9th with featured acts The Beach Boys, Shinedown and Gabriel Iglesias among the grandstand shows during the week. Jackson County Fair Manager Denise Owens is grateful for the support of sponsors, including AT&T, the silver sponsor. Andy Solon, External Affairs Manager for AT&T, announced on today's Bart Hawley Show a three year partnership. Working with Monica Moser, CEO of the Jackson Community Foundation, AT&T will again sponsor the Fair, continuing the company's support of youth, education, agriculture, veterans and the Fair in general. The Jackson County Fair has enjoyed AT&T's sponsorship for several years and is just one of many organizations and initiatives AT&T supports in the community. Solon said later this month the company is sponsoring The Amazing Race Jackson and this week he met with the United Way to pledge commitment for the upcoming campaign. Tickets for all shows are still available at etix.com, jacksoncountyfair.net and by calling 517-788-4405. There are several promotions and special days, including Senior Citizens Day on Monday and Veterans Day on Thursday, underwritten by AT&T.
New Exhibit Opens at Ella Sharp Museum
The Ella Sharp Museum of Art and History will be opening their latest exhibit in the galleries this weekend. Telling the story of Jackson resident Bill Maher, this exhibit will feature his career during WWII with the China National Aviation Corporation. The CNAC pioneered the Hump Route over the Himalayan mountains in order to supply the AVG Flying Tigers, the 14th Air Force and the Chinese Army, a feat thought to be impossible. Flying the Hump was one of the greatest achievements of WWII. The William Maher Campus of Jackson College is named in his honor.
2016 Spring Arbor Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced
SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Three individuals will comprise the 20th induction class of the Spring Arbor University Athletics Hall of Fame. Roy Adair ('02), Micah Lancaster ('06) and Darlene Mefford will be formally enshrined at a banquet on the evening of Saturday, February 6 in the Ralph Carey Forum on the campus of SAU. Roy Adair (’02) – Men’s Golf Adair was a standout on the men's golf team from 1998-02, earning NAIA All-American honors in 2000 and 2001, as well as posting top-5 finishes at the NAIA National Championship in both years. He accumulated nine wins over his outstanding four-year career – the most in program history. He claimed medalist honors at the 2000 NCCAA National Championship and the 2001 NAIA Regional Tournament, as well as capturing three conference titles. Adair's name litters the SAU record book, holding the all-time best rounds for 18-holes (67), 36-holes (139), 54-holes (216) and 72-holes (291). Adair graduated cum laude with a degree in mathematics and has spent the last seven years working for Nielsen – a world leader in providing market research. Since graduating, Adair has won six club championships, as well as the Calhoun County Amateur last year. Micah Lancaster (’06)…
Maher Campus offers business degree for busy people!
Renovations are now complete on Jackson College’s W.J. Maher Campus, and starting this fall, the campus will offer a coordinated business administration associate degree program with classes just one or two nights a week. Students may complete an Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration in five semesters, at the W.J. Maher Campus. Courses offered Tuesday or Thursday evenings to help fit with students’ active lives! Evening courses offered in a hybrid (combining traditional classroom and online components) format allow a student to attend once a week and complete two classes or twice a week to complete four classes. Consistent scheduling and format allow students to better schedule their busy lives in concert with their educational goals. Courses are designed so students working full-time during the day can complete the degree in five semesters. Students are free to take six remaining business electives of their choosing, online or face-to-face. Learn more by stopping by the W.J. Maher Campus during office hours, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, or call 517.768.7097. Maher Campus is located at 3000 Blake Road, off I-94 near the Elm Street exit in Jackson.
Tuesday, August 4
Andy Solon, AT&T, with Denise Owens, Jackson County Fair Manager & Monica Moser, Jackson Community; Foundation; Al Pheley, Administrative Director, Medical Research Department, Allegiance Health; Bart’s Visit to Zingerman’s Cornman Farms in Dexter, 1st of 4 features….the Wedding & Event Space; Catina Lowe, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life; Highlights from the County & Township’s Fire Safety Training held at Rappleye Farms Sun., Aug. 2; Highlights from the Weekend’s How Bazaar Jackson events
Center for Family Health at the Jackson County Fair
Family fun, prizes, and magic by Ronald McDonald will be provided by the Center for Family Health at the Jackson County Fair. The Center will staff its booth at the American 1 Fair Events Center noon to 7 p.m. Aug. 10-14, Monday through Friday on fair week. Families can learn about services to protect their good health, and they can find out where help is available to determine if they qualify for low-cost health coverage through Obamacare or the Healthy Michigan program. Free toothbrushes will be given to kids, and free dental screenings for children will be offered by the Center’s Mobile Dental services. Visitors to the fair booth can enter daily raffles for gas cards and one grand prize of an iPad mini. Ronald McDonald will make a very special appearance 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Ronald will greet fair-goers and perform a free magic show during his stop in Jackson. Don’t miss the fun at the county fair! About Center for Family Health The Center for Family Health is an independent, Federally Qualified Health Center that never turns patients away because of inability to pay. It provides quality primary health care and behavioral health services to more…