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(UPDATED August 13, 2023 10:02 PM ET) Jackson College will celebrate the completion and unveiling of a remarkable new asset, the Astronomical Observatory, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Due to the predicted weather, the Astronomical Observatory Ribbon Cutting has been rescheduled to Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. An Astronomical Observatory with telescope that has been under construction on the campus’s east side for several months is now complete. As an instrument for learning and community enrichment, it will offer a new perspective on the world above, with up-close views of the stars and planets. The observatory features a high-powered telescope, the CDK700 made by PlaneWave Instruments of Adrian, with a 700-millimeter aperture. It sits on a 3-foot diameter pier, with brushless motors that allow for rapid, accurate turning of the instrument. The telescope sits inside the observatory building, with a dome that opens and closes to allow viewing. The whole installation has required careful planning and construction, with Sea West Enterprises of California guiding the project along with local contractor, R.W. Mercer. “It’s a very nice telescope,” said Professor Steven Tuckey, George and Barbara Raven Endowed Chair for Mathematics. “It’s newer and more sophisticated than what you would find on the…

(August 8, 2023 9:30 AM)  Jackson College will host job fairs specifically for safety and security officers on Thursday, Aug. 10 on Central Campus. This rewarding work is an opportunity to assist young adults in their journey for higher education while providing assistance and guidance in keeping the Jackson College community safe. Safety and security officers provide personal, equipment and real property security services on campus. They remain alert and prepared to respond in emergency situations, providing first-line response, emergency management and/or referral. Officers also provide escort services and basic public assistance as needed, as well as conducting routine patrols. Several part-time and full-time positions are available, with various shifts, including overnight, weekends and special events. Jackson College offers a full benefit package for full-time officers with starting wages of $41,600 annually, 16 paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance and up to three weeks paid vacation the first year of employment; part-time officers receive competitive wages, tuition credits and paid time off. Make a difference for students and community at Jackson College. The job fair Thursday, Aug. 10 will be from 4-7 p.m. in the Bert Walker Hall Community Rooms. Bring a resume, apply, and interview on the spot…