Jackson Community College

Frustrated the bookstore didn't buy your books back? Don't throw them away, donate them to a good cause! This semester Alpha Rho Lambda, the Jackson Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, will partner with Better World Books to run a book drive to benefit Room to Read.

Jackson Community College Jazz Technique students will perform 11 pieces, choreographed during this semester's dance class, this Sunday, April 30, at 3 p.m. in the Baughman Theatre. There is no admission charge.

Jackson Community College students enrolled in the English 252 Shakespeare course will learn about The Bard's works not only from textbooks but also behind-the-scenes experience with The Michigan Shakespeare Festival this summer.

Jackson Community College will present a staged reading of Dr. Paul Patton's new play, "Kurt Gerstein," at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, in the Day Theatre, Potter Center.

Jackson Community College's theatre students will present Theatrewerks: EXPOSED! This will be an evening on one-act plays, at 9 p.m. April 28-29 in the Ruth Day Theatre, Potter Center. These will contain strong language and adult themes.

Jackson Community College's Board of Trustees Monday approved the return of sports to the College beginning this fall. JCC hasn't had a competitive sports program since the early 1980s.

Jackson Community College's forensics team will present a Forensics Showcase and Debate from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in Federer Rooms A & B, Potter Center.

Congratulations to Jackson Community College Professor Ted Miller, Ph.D., who was recently recognized by the Michigan Developmental Education Consortium with the Outstanding Service to Developmental Education Award by a faculty member.

Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society of two-year institutions. Alpha Rho Lambda, the Jackson Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, is pleased to announce its newest members.

Jackson Community College will host a forum at 10 a.m. Monday, April 17, in Federer Rooms A&B, Potter Center, to discuss a possible 2006 ballot referendum before the State of Michigan to do away with all affirmative actions programs, presented by state Sen. Mark Schauer, a Democrat representing the19th District.

Get ready for an evening of non-stop entertainment as Jackson Community College students present a "Celebration of the Arts," at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the Baughman Theatre, Potter Center.