Spring final exams will be Tuesday-Monday, May 14-20.

13/SP2 and 13/SP3 classes end on Saturday, May 18.

SCC's 25th annual commencement exercises will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 18, in the College Center. The keynote address will be given by the international community college honor society leader, Rod Risley.

13/SUO classes begin Tuesday, May 21. 

The college is closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

Tuition and fees for Summer 2013 classes are due by 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28.

The first RN-BSN cohort in the partnership between Central Methodist University (CMU) and SCC is now forming. Courses are projected to start in June and students would complete the core program in about 17 months. Classes are scheduled to meet in SSB 1203. Contact an Enrollment Representative at 314-227-4400.

The deadline for the SALT book scholarship is quickly approaching. Turn in your certificate of completion to the financial aid office by Friday, May 31, to be included in the drawing for SALT sling-bags, SALT tumblers, frisbees, five $50 book scholarships and the grand prize of an $100 book scholarship. Don't wait! Sign up for your free SALT membership and start getting financially savvy! For details, pick up a flyer in the financial aid office, Administration Building, Room 1113, or call Abby Vernon at 636-922-8586.

Youth In Need's first 5K, FLYIN 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run is Sunday, June 9, at Lindenwood University. All proceeds will benefit the children and families of Youth In Need. The run/walk is pet and kid friendly. Free T-shirts will be given to all 5K runners who register before Friday, May 24. Participants who raise $100 in addition to their entry free will be entered to win fantastic prizes. For more information, contact Beth Butcher at 636-946-5600.

• Partnership provides grants for area schools (May 3)
• Winners Announced in 21st Annual Community College Run Events (May 1)
• SCC to host Cougar Car Show on May 19 (May 1)
• SCC Center Stage Theatre to hold open auditions for 'A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum' May 21-23 (April 30)

In the News

• St. Charles Community College to host Job Fair May 3, Newsmagazine Network (April 29)
• SCC's Run. Live. Learn. listed in 13 Things to Do in St. Charles County This Weekend, St. Charles Patch (April 26)
• National Crime Victims' Rights Week honored in tree-planting ceremony at SCC, Newsmagazine Network (April 25)
• SCC to host car show May 19, Newsmagazine Network (April 15)

• "2 tips to survive finals," by Brynne Cramer, marketing specialist (May 7): Brynne provides students encouragement and advice to help them get through finals. She compares the stress of finals week to the stress she faced the week before her wedding.
• "Live as if you are going to die tomorrow...," by Dan Porter, SCC grounds supervisor (May 7): Dan writes about the indirect, but important, role that grounds supervising plays in students' lives.
• "wlw: runkeeper," by Mitch Harden, SCC professor (May 1): Mitch blogs about the RunKeeper app he uses to help with his weight-loss goals. He also shares the progress he is making with his diet.
• "The effects of plagiarism – Does it really matter?," by Andrea Compton, SCC professor (April 30): Andrea explains what plagiarism is and what is can cost those who do it.