Learning Commons CCAC Allegheny Campus

Today the poet Deena November came to talk to students in the LC.

Truth

Most things that people love....cost nothing; most skills can be taught.

All you moms, aunties, dads, uncles, brothers, grandmas, and grandpas....print these coloring pages for the little girls AND the little boys in your life. Teach the children well... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/feminist-printable-coloring-sheets_us_58f12369e4b0bb9638e3cc8e?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063

24 Printable Coloring Sheets That Celebrate Girl Power From Moana to Michelle Obama.

Comma Rules–A Quick Quide Ah, the comma. Of all the punctuation marks in English, this one is perhaps the most abused and misused. And it’s no wonder. There are…

The sad Sega of autocorrect:

Pronoun Power!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wtnA3ciatA

Raymond's Twelve Days of Finals Week Merry Christmas from the people of Raymond! And may the curve be ever in your favor!

Come to the Learning Commons and sharpen your skills! :)

These are some of the posters from professor Gaito-Lagnese's 089 class on telling more than one story when it comes to sterotypes. She and Professor Young then hosted a discussion in the Learning Commons with their classes in October about challenging sterotypes.

B.L.A.C. Student Union's Gentrification forum

CCAC's BLAC Student Union presents "There Goes the 'HOOD", tomorrow, Wednesday, October 19th at Noon in the Allegheny Learning Commons. Bring your friends and attend this incredible presentation on Gentrification.

Student Supportive Services presents "How to Write Personal Statements for Scholarships and College Transfer" Monday, November 11th at Noon and 4:30. FREE PIZZA!!! Locations and contact information listed below!

Come out and support our friend and colleague Kayla Sargeson for the release of of her first full length book, First Red, on November 5th!

Student Life & Campus Activity Board present the
One Book One Campus Essay Contest

Students are invited to write an essay using one of the following prompts:
1. Describe a childhood dream you have achieved, and how you were able to accomplish it; or describe a dream you are in the process of achieving, as well as the steps you are taking to accomplish it.
2. What is the best advice you have ever received that has helped you, or continues to help you chase your dream?
3. Imagine you are giving your last lecture. What life lessons have you learned that would help others achieve their dreams?

Contest Requirements:
• Essay can be no longer than 1,000 words

• Essay must be the original work of the student

• Contest deadline is October 22, 2016

• Students have the option of submitting their essay via email, or by dropping it off to a learning facilitator at their campus Learning Commons. Emails should include the essay as an attached document, and be sent to the Learning Commons Coordinator, Ria Buford, at [email protected]

• Be creative, and have fun! (If you need help with your essay in any way, please visit the Learning Commons to attend a writing workshop, or to work one-on-one with a facilitator.)

Student Life & Campus Activity Board present the
One Book One Campus Essay Contest!

CCAC Allegheny campus joins together in reading The Last Lecture, by Carnegie Mellon Professor, Randy Pausch. Faced with terminal cancer, Pausch sought to leave a legacy of triumph for his family, friends, colleagues, students, and readers. With that hope in mind, he gave a final lecture in which he offered his heartfelt advice about how to truly achieve childhood dreams. Not only has Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture inspired millions of people worldwide, it has also inspired the theme of One Book One Campus’ essay contest: Celebration of Dreams.

Students are invited to write an essay using one of the following prompts:
1. Describe a childhood dream you have achieved, and how you were able to accomplish it; or describe a dream you are in the process of achieving, as well as the steps you are taking to accomplish it.
2. What is the best advice you have ever received that has helped you, or continues to help you chase your dream?
3. Imagine you are giving your last lecture. What life lessons have you learned that would help others achieve their dreams?

Contest Requirements:
• Essay can be no longer than 1,000 words

• Essay must be the original work of the student

• Contest deadline is October 22, 2016

• Students have the option of submitting their essay via email, or by dropping it off to a learning facilitator at their campus Learning Commons. Emails should include the essay as an attached document, and be sent to the Learning Commons Coordinator, Ria Buford, at [email protected]

• Be creative, and have fun! (If you need help with your essay in any way, please visit the Learning Commons to attend a writing workshop, or to work one-on-one with a facilitator.)

INTERNATIONAL & ESL STUDENTS!
Are you interested in improving your English skills?
Join our guided study groups!

Where: The Learning Commons (319 Library Bldg.)
When: Every Monday-Thursday, 12:00-1:00pm & 5:00-6:00pm
Who: YOU + a small group of students + a tutor

Monday: Listening and Speaking

Tuesday: Conversation Corner

Wednesday: Reading and Writing

Thursday: Conversation Corner

Meet some of our amazing staff!