Author: Mark Rummel

SC4 to Host NJCAA Soccer Tournament

St. Clair County Community College (SC4) is the hosting the first round of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Soccer Championships in both men’s and women’s soccer November 2 and 3. The tournament includes the best teams from NJCAA Region 12, which covers Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. All games will be played at the Skippers Soccer Field at Morton Park in Marysville.

Both the Skippers teams qualified for the tournament. The men earned the second seed and will play in the semi-final match against Grand Rapids Community College on Sat. Nov. 2 at 1:30 p.m. The winner will take on either Schoolcraft College or Marian University’s Ancilla, which play in the other semi-final match at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.

The Skippers women’s team is seeded fourth and will face Jackson College Sat. Nov. 2 at 4:00 p.m. The winner will play either Schoolcraft College or Kellogg Community College, the other semi-final match which will be played under the lights at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday.

“SC4 is honored to be the host site for the NJCAA Region 12 soccer tournament,” said Sr. Pete Lacey, Chief Partnership Officer/Senior Vice President at SC4. “We look forward to welcoming all teams and fans to our beautiful community for some exciting collegiate soccer action. We are super proud to have both our men’s and women’s teams qualified and look forward to cheering the Skippers onto victory!”

The NJCAA Region Championship finals will take place on Sunday, Nov. 3 with the men’s match kicking off at noon, and the women’s at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 per day, which includes access to 4 games each day. Visit SC4skippers.com for tournament details under the Events & Camps tab.

The winners will advance to the next round of the NJCAA National Championship tournament. The NJCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Soccer Championship finals will be played Nov. 17-23 in Huntsville, Alabama.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu or 810-989-5545

SC4 Hosts NJCAA Region XII and MCCAA XC Championships

This year, SC4 is hosting the NJCAA Region XII and MCCAA XC Championships. This event serves as a qualifying meet for Region XII cross country teams from Michigan, Indiana and Ohio for the NJCAA Cross County National Championships in Richmond, Virginia. The Skippers are ranked nationally with the SC4 women’s team at 14th and the men’s team at 13th.

The event is open to the public and begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 25 at Goodells County Park, North Entrance, Lapeer Rd, Goodells, MI 48027. Spectator parking is located off County Park Dr. and is ten dollars per vehicle.

The women’s 5k race begins at noon and the men’s 8k race at 1 p.m. An awards ceremony will follow the races at 1:45 p.m.

Competing colleges include:

Alpena Community College

Bay College

Cuyahoga Community College

Grand Rapids Community College

Hocking Community College

Jackson Community College

Kellogg Community College

Kirtland Community College

Lake Michigan College

Lansing Community College

Lorain County Community College

Macomb Community College

Marian University Ancilla

Mid Michigan College

Montcalm Community College

Mott Community College

Muskegon Community College

North Central Michigan College

Oakland Community College

Schoolcraft College

Southwestern Michigan College

Wayne County Community College

For more information about SC4 athletics, please visit SC4skippers.com.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/ Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu

Winter Semester Schedule

Plan now for winter classes at St. Clair County Community College.

Classes are offered in 40 disciplines, with subjects ranging from literature to criminal justice. Students can choose from classes that meet on-campus or online. Browse the schedule of classes at sc4.edu/schedule.

Carrie Bearss, SC4’s Registrar, encourages everyone to consider enrolling. “The winter semester schedule offers engaging courses for all, from current students who are working to complete their transfer or occupational programs to community members looking for enrichment. Join us at SC4 in 2025!”

Current students can register via their Service Center accounts starting Monday, November 4. New and returning students should submit a free application for admission at sc4.edu/apply. Advising assistance is available, and appointments can be scheduled at sc4.edu/advising.

Winter classes have varied start dates; the winter semester begins on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Contact SC4’s Enrollment Services Office at (810) 989-5500 or enrollment@sc4.edu for information and registration assistance.

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu

SC4 Hosts Indigenous People Celebration

SC4 is proud to partner with the North American Indigenous Council to present the Indigenous People Celebration. The celebration will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the SC4 Fine Arts Theatre. Entry is free and open to all.

This event provides the opportunity to gather to celebrate and learn more about the culture of indigenous people. Festivities include cultural dancers, a water ceremony, an outdoor Teepee tour, drummers, smudging and a tribe and land acknowledgment. Additionally, artwork will be displayed in the SC4 Fine Arts Building lobby, and vendors will be on-site selling cultural items.

“I am thrilled to celebrate the traditional culture of our Indigenous people, honoring their historical stewardship and presence in our community is a tradition we plan to offer years to come,” said Jessica Brown, SC4 chief diversity officer and senior advisor. “The celebration aims to raise awareness about history and the importance of honoring our indigenous sovereignty.”

For more information on the event please visit https://sc4.edu/event/native-indigenous-american-celebration/

For media inquiries, please contact Sarah Rutallie, Chief of Staff/ Senior Vice President, at srutallie@sc4.edu