ASSC Newsletter—F15-06 Created and Published by Student Life Office

Associated Students of Solano Community College

4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, CA 94534 (707) 864-7000, Ext.4367 This newsletter is online at http://www.solano.edu Search“ASSC Newsletter”

November 1-15, 2015 Happy Fall!

ICC Meetings for the Remainder of Fall 2015

November 5th & 19th

December 3rd (last meeting of Fall)

Mtgs are 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each Month

12:30-1:30pm - Room 1421

All Clubs are required to have a rep present

Funding Requests will resume in the Spring 2016 Semester

Important Fall Dates:

Nov 11 | Veteran's Day - Campus closed Nov 16, 18, 20 Free Flu Shot Clinics (more info pg. 3) Nov 25 | SCFA Holiday - No classes Nov 19 | Great American Smokeout Nov 26 - 29 | Thanksgiving Break - Campus closed Nov 30 | Spring 2016 Priority Registration Begins Dec 14 - 20 | Finals Week Dec 17 | Spring 2016 Open Registration Dec 20 | Fall Term Ends

Congratulations to our New ASSC Student Government

Executive Board

President Megan White

Vice-President Elisha Blue

Student Trustee Larry Bartlow

Legislative Advocate Sophia Walker

Treasurer Zuriel Sanders

Public Relations Officer Stephanie Gittens

Secretary VACANT

Senators

Business Kevin Butt

Career Tech Matt Hartsock

Fine Arts Dayanna Reyes

Humanities Seth Cepeda

Social Science Zach Freeman

Math/Science Nathan Preszler

Health/P.E. Richard Rodriguez

Student Services Geena De Los Angeles

Business Services Krista Daily

Vocational Curriculum Gabriel Castro

Academic Curriculum Tiffany Sutherland

Diversity Affairs Faraj Al-Badani Governing Board Lanea Azevedo

ASSC Meetings are Tuesdays at 12:30pm in the ASSC Conference Room 1421 (“Fishbowl”)

To Request Articles or Notices to be published in the ASSC

Newsletter, please email Dena Hudson at dena.hudson@solano.edu

or ASSC Public Relations Officer at solanonewsletter@gmail.com

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Baker’s Favorite Club will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner to be served to SCC students and their families who are in need, on Thursday, November 19th at 2-6 p.m. in Bldg. 1400 - Back half of the Cafeteria.

Donations are needed. Suggested items: Turkeys (if frozen, must receive 3-4 days prior), ham, potatoes, yams, veggies, stuffing mix, gravy mix, cutlery, heavy duty paper plates, napkins, paper/plastic cups, and . . . . . . . VOLUNTEERS!! Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Please join us for this Thanksgiving Meal!

If you are Interested in helping with this worthy cause, please contact Beverly Cloudy at 707-816-7520 or email: bcloudy@students.solano.edu

Campus Cat Club

Next meeting: Tues., 12/1

12:30 pm-Rm 1427

Everyone is welcome to join Come learn how this club has accomplished getting all of

the feral cats on campus neutered.

Learn how they completed the project of getting raccoon-

proof feeders built and installed.

Some members volunteer at the Solano Feral Cat Group

low cost spay/neuter clinic monthly.

You will find this club to be a rewarding experience!

Campus Cat Club - Ongoing Cat Food Drive

Bins are located in rooms 1307B, 1425, 200

lobby & 100 across from ASC & in 400

downstairs by elevator

Campus Cat Club Bake Sale Fundraiser Nov. 17th at 10am - 2pm

Join us in the 1400 Lobby

Decals, Stickers, Hand-made items, Baked Goods

New 2016 Wall Calendars

Stop by and support the Campus Cat Club’s efforts and their successful first 3 years!

Campus Cat Club 2016 Calendar Sale

Features new pictures of the SCC

Feral Cats (see sample picture )

To purchase calendars or to donate, contact:

Judie.burtenshaw@solano.edu (Rm 145) x7198

Donna Meyer (1307B)-Fine & Applied Arts

Available now

($10 donation)

On Oct. 14th The Campus Cat Club celebrated National

Feral Cat Day with a Sale/Bake Sale/BBQ Fundraiser

and the highlight of the day was a beautiful all wood pet

house, donated by Animal Care Services. A drawing was

held at 3pm…..and the winner was….. Janie Sinkewiz,

from Graphics! Congratulations, Jane!

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Planned Parenthood Shasta Pacific

1325 Travis Blvd., Suite C, Fairfield, CA 94533

(707) 429-8855

600 Nut Tree Rd. #340, Vacaville, CA 95687

(707) 317-2111

990 Broadway, Vallejo, CA 94589

(707) 643-4545

Did you know you pay a Health Fee of $13 per semes-ter. This fee allows you to utilize the Student Health Center. See column to the left for available services.

Outreach Health Services Nurse Visits to Centers

Vallejo Center

Monday, November 16th from 9-11:30am

Tuesday, December 8th from 9-11:30am

Vacaville Center

Thursday, November 19th from 9-11:30am

Thursday, December 10th from 9-11:30am

Student Health Center – Room 1409

(707) 864-7163 We at the Student Health Center are here to help you stay

healthy and learn more about your health. The services

at the Student Health Center are free to students.

Health Center Staff

Suzanne Goodwin, PHN

Regina Huerls-Washington, HA

Health Center Hours

Mon, Wed & Thurs 8:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.

Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Friday. 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Closed when there are no classes.

The Student Health Center has many services that

support your efforts to succeed at college. Stop by to

learn more about our services and to meet our friendly

staff. Check out our webpage at www.solano.edu.

Click on “Campus Life” then “Health Center”

Pregnancy Testing

Blood Pressure Check

Blood Sugar Monitoring

Tuberculin (TB) Skin Testing is offered by appoint-

ment, Mondays & Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. to noon, Monday

& Tuesday, 4:00-5:00 p.m. You must return in 48-72

hours post test to have the Tuberculin skin test read and

receive your record of testing.

Health Screening exams are available at the Student

Health Center for Children’s Program students. Drop-in

or make an appointment for your Health Screening.

Screenings/testing: Health , diabetic, vision, hearing

and urine screenings.

Medications: Free over-the-counter medications for

common conditions are available free to students at the

Student Health Center. Medications include: generic

choices of decongestants, pain medications, cough

suppressants, decongestants, lubricating eye drops, burn

gel, & more.

FREE Condoms: Includes X-large, latex-free &

female condoms

Lactation Station – Privacy for

breastfeeding students to breastfeed their

babies or pump milk. Stop by and we’ll

find a comfortable place for you.

Mental Health Therapist

No Longer Available at the Student Health Ctr.

For information on Mental Health services in Solano County contact the Student Health Center, or

Aldea Children and Family Services (707) 427-1845

470 Chadbourne Rd., Ste A, Fairfield, 94534

Solano County Mental Health Access Line

1-800-547-0495

Solano County 24 hours Crisis Line

(707) 428-1131

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Do you know……………… Solano College has a partnership with Sonoma State? Would you like to earn a B.A. in Liberal Studies?

Sonoma State University offers an upper-division program in Vallejo, California leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies. The Liberal Studies Solano program offers a wide variety of courses from the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences while providing a flexible major through which students may also take courses in other areas of interest. Like more traditional liberal arts majors, the Liberal Studies Solano major is excellent preparation for students interested in a career in teaching or counseling, the legal profession, or business as well as graduate work in the social sciences and the humanities.

PLEASE ATTEND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Solano Community College

Vallejo Center - 545 Columbus Pkwy

Tuesday Dec 1 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Room 123 cancelled

Saturday Dec 12 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Room 122

Fairfield Campus - 4000 Suisun Valley Road

Tuesday Nov 10 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Room 811

Vacaville Center -2001 No. Village Pkwy

Thursday Dec 3 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Room 207

Do You Need a Typing Certificate for a Job or Class? Want to know how fast you type?

There is no cost for the test. Bring some form of photo ID. You do not need to be enrolled at Solano College to take the typing test. If you pass the typing test, you will receive a certificate immediately.

Building 500, Fairfield Main Campus

Room 502 - Fridays at 12:00-3:00 pm OCT. 16, 23 & 30 (Oct 2nd cancelled) NOV. 6, 13 & 20 DEC. 4 & 11

Academic Success Center

The Academic Success Center is currently located in room 101, next to the library. The ASC is a great place to learn and study. Our

Hours of Operation are:

M & W – 8:30 am – 5 pm

T & TH – 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

F – Closed

The ASC provides:

Drop-in tutoring

Computers

Group study areas

Whiteboards for student use

Free printing (up to 5 pages per day)

Instructors from a variety of disciplines holding office hours

SCC Student ID Cards - Only $5!!!

Step 1: First Purchase ID either online or at the Admissions and Records office in the 400 bldg.

Step 2: Bring proof of payment and copy of your current schedule along with a valid photo ID (CDL, HS ID, etc.) to the Student Life Office in room 1425

Final Step: Have SCC Photo ID Card created on the spot!

Transfer Center Workshops/Events:

Assistance with Writing Your UC Personal Statements

Room 402: Nov 5, 12, 19 from 2pm-5pm

No preregistration required. Students should bring their essay drafts for feedback!!! First come, first served. Lab style format.)

Tutoring at the Vacaville and Vallejo Center

Drop in tutoring is available for Math and

English only at both the Vacaville and Val-

lejo Centers. This semester the Vacaville Center hours are

Monday 12:00-4:00p.m., Wednesday 12:00-2:00p.m., and

Friday 1:00-3:00p.m. and the peer tutor is Beth. The Val-

lejo Center hours are Mon/Wed/Fri 1:30p.m. -3:30p.m.

and the peer tutor is Eric. Tutoring is conducted in the

Learning Lab study rooms at both centers.

NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!

November Club Events in the 1400 Lobby:

Nov.4th -12:30-1:30 International Club Table Talk

Nov.4th-5th - 11:30-1:30 Student Veteran Org. Flag Sale

Nov.6th -11:30-1:30 Student Veteran Org. Flag Sale

Nov. 9th - 12-1pm Culinary/Hort Clubs BBQ - 1400 Quad

Nov. 16th - 10am-2pm International Club Food Sale

Nov. 17th - 9am-3pm Asian American Bone Marrow Drive

Nov. 17th:10am-2pmCampus Cat Club Calendar/Bake Sale

Nov. 19th & 20th - International Club-International

Education Week - International Display Tables

Nov. 19th - 2-6pm Baker’s Favorite Club Thanksgiving Meal

in Back Half of Cafeteria

Nov. 20th - Gamer’s Club Tournament: Rock Band in Conf.

Room 1421 (“Fishbowl”)-Registration begins at 9am