Students at Sinclair wanting to get their feet wet by performing in front of people will now have a chance to perform on campus. In the basement of Building 8, there will soon be an open mic event on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. starting on April 3. The idea comes from Sinclair student and student worker for the Student Leadership Association (SLA) Denny Wilson, whose dream is to provide a venue for whoever wants to perform. The concept is not just for musicians, performers of all types are welcome. “A... [Read more...]

For every age and no matter the stage of life, healthy living and learning should never stop, according to Anne Holaday, coordinator for Lifelong Learning. And to prove this point, Sinclair Community College has partnered with the Franciscan Center to offer health and wellness classes through the College for Lifelong Learning. “It is all about socialization,” Holaday said. “It gives people a chance to be with other people and share things. Being with other people is a proven health benefit.” Sinclair... [Read more...]

A new club focused on Latin America culture and heritage is starting at Sinclair during Spring Quarter. The goal of the club is “to share cultural heritage and learn from each other,” said Derek Petrey, associate professor in Spanish and director of the Honors Program. “I don’t see a dividing line between Latin America and the United States,” he said. “To me, it’s just another part of the American experience.” Petrey wants the club to be a place for students to get together and host... [Read more...]

Some of Dayton’s birds will soon be living in eco-friendly style. Students in Paul Schilling’s Design Basics 3D class (VIS 107) are constructing birdhouses from old pallets and in the process are both learning about design fundamentals and providing housing for some of Dayton’s many birds. Although birdhouse building has been a staple of the 3D design class for several years, this is the first year that will emphasize using recycled building materials. “I had a wild idea in my head about... [Read more...]

To kick your mind into shape and try to get you hired for the job of your choice, Career Services will offer a one-day intensive bootcamp for Sinclair graduates who seek success in preparing for their job search. The bootcamp is free and will be held on Wednesday, March 28, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. All Sinclair graduates and possible graduates should register at apps.sinclair.edu/bootcamp. “It is to help all graduates be prepared for the job search,” said Lindsay Tate, career services specialist.... [Read more...]

The Sinclair Police Department is cracking down on the number of nonstudents who occupy and often create a disturbance in restricted areas. Restricted areas that are no longer open to the public include classrooms and the basement of Building 8, where many students and nonstudents have been observed being loud and disruptive. Areas that are open to the public include: Building 10, The Bookstore, the Library and all eating establishments. Since the Tartan Cantina, which served Mexican style food,... [Read more...]