Celebrate International Education Week at Jackson College
November 12, 2018
Jackson College celebrates International Education Week, Nov. 12-16, with a variety of campus activities. International Education Week is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. Jackson College currently has 70 international students from 20 different countries enrolled. With a dedicated space in Bert Walker Hall, the International Student Institute hosts […]
Jets cross country runners compete at nationals
November 12, 2018
Four Jackson College cross country runners wrapped up their seasons Saturday at the NJCAA Division 1 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship in Garden City, Kansas. Under very high winds and low temperatures, the women’s runners competed against the top runners. Runner Sarah Hanson finished with a time of 22:08.5 in the 5K, placing 131 […]
Nominations sought for Jackson College Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award
November 8, 2018
Jackson College alumni have been bettering their communities for 90 years. Do you know of an outstanding Jackson College alumnus that deserve to be recognized? The Jackson College Foundation is now accepting nominations for the annual Dr. Ethelene Jones Crockett Distinguished Alumni Award. Criteria The recipient shall be a person who has attended Jackson Junior […]
Hillsdale LeTarte Center hosts financial aid workshops
November 8, 2018
Students, looking for ways to pay for college? Let Jackson College LeTarte Center help you get a start by filing for financial aid. The Hillsdale LeTarte Center has two upcoming workshops planned to help students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, FAFSA. This is an important first step in determining eligibility for aid […]
Symposium to explore ‘The Role of Humility in the Quest for Truth’
November 8, 2018
Jackson College invites students and community to explore “The Role of Humility in the Quest for Truth” at its first Lux et Veritas symposium of the year. Join the discussion Monday, Nov. 26 from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in Bert Walker Hall, Community Rooms 144 & 145. Humility is the quality of being humble, not thinking too […]
Great minds welcome at new psychology honor society!
November 7, 2018
Do you love to learn about people? Connect with others with Jackson College’s new Psi Beta, the Community College National Honor Society in Psychology. Students who plan to major or minor in psychology, as well as students who simply have an interest in psychology, are invited to learn more. Professor Michael Walraven said that the […]
Wizards of Winter bring holiday rock to Potter Center
November 6, 2018
Get your holiday season rocking when the Wizards of Winter perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30 at Jackson College’s Potter Center. Holiday rock ensemble the Wizards of Winter – featuring former members of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Ted Nugent and The Irish Tenors – are touring throughout the U.S. for the […]
Jackson Community Concert Band fall concert features American composers, Motown
November 2, 2018
The Jackson Community Concert Band presents an afternoon of American music with their fall concert, “American Music – Bernstein, Copland, Gershwin & Motown!” Enjoy this free event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 in the Harold Sheffer Music Hall, Potter Center. Composer George Gershwin takes us on a trip with an “An American in Paris.” […]
Jets men’s soccer players earn season honors
October 30, 2018
Congratulations to the Jackson College Jets men on an outstanding season, going all the way to the semi-finals in the Region XII Tournament. Earning season honors are: 2018 All-Region XII Division I First Team All-Region Cheikh Diouf (goalkeeper), originally from Senegal Abdullahi Osman, originally from Somalia Second Team All-Region Gonzalo Bocaz, originally from Chile Samuel […]
Soccer’s Kayler Beech earns player of year honors; players recognized
October 30, 2018
Congratulations to the following Jets women’s soccer players on their season, going to the final match of the Region XII tournament. The following league and region honors were released Monday. 2018 All-MCCAA Women’s Soccer First Team All-MCCAA Kayler Beech Skyler Gilbert Sydney Acosta Katie Brown Honorable Mention All-MCCAA Katarzynia Polek (goalkeeper) All-Freshman […]