Montgomery College

https://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu 07-21-2026 07-21-2026

07-21-2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

1 fdc14d15-acdb-f184-4142-8bf6071df5ae876532018-02-14 05:50:19.567Marcus RosanoMC Celebrates National Career and Technical Education MonthFebruary is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) month. In celebration, Montgomery College joins local school systems and community colleges across the State to celebrate CTE Month and shine a spotlight on the success of CTE students. In fall 2017, 4,659 MC students were enrolled in technical programs, representing just over 20% of the total College population. The College's annual Perkins Grant, a federal via State grant, provides approximately $420,000 annually to support more than 40 credit CTE programs, ranging from Accounting to Web Programming. MC continues to benefit from the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 ("Perkins") and Maryland's State Perkins Plan. Perkin's allows credit CTE students to achieve challenging academic and technical standards and prepare for high-skill, high-wage, or high-demand occupations in current and emerging professions. Perkins provides an increased focus on the academic achievement of CTE students, strengthens state and local accountability, and reinforces the connection between secondary and postsecondary education through CTE Programs of Study (POS). Focus on Computer Gaming & Simulation: One example of a successful CTE POS is MC's Computer Gaming & Simulation Program (see photo), which has received Perkins funds for program improvement in the past few years. The Computer Gaming & Simulation degree and certificate programs introduce students to the skills needed for the emerging technology area of game and simulation development. Completion of this degree exposes students to core game development skills and theory, gaming and computer simulation technology applications, programming, animation and computer graphics technology. Electives allow students an opportunity to further explore their area of interest, such as programming, 3D modeling, motion capture, web and database development, mobile games, and other topics. The recently redesigned certificate closely tracks the degree program, so students can earn the certificate as a "stackable credential" before finishing the degree. Students may transfer the gaming degree to complete a bachelor's degree in gaming and simulation at the University of Baltimore (UB). MC signed an articulation agreement with UB to ensure seamless transfer and UB's gaming degree is offered nearby at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG). During their time at MC, students are exposed to a variety of events to familiarize them with the UB program and USG campus. To list just a few examples: UB speakers visit MC introductory gaming classes every semester; MC professors advise students about transfer requirements and scholarships; MC students and graduates participate in the international Global Game Jam (held at USG) each January; and MC professors take students on field trips to hear game industry speakers at USG. The program also has articulation agreements with MCPS that allow high school students to receive college credit for key introductory courses in the gaming degree that they take while in high school (TECH 272 - Web Development, TECH 190 - Intro to Gaming and Simulation, and CMSC 140 - Programming). Students who successfully complete those three classes in high school have the advantage to enter MC with 11 credits completed towards their MC gaming degree. In addition to providing funds for program improvement, Perkins funds created a successful Learning Community (LC), combining two key courses, TECH 190 with CMSC 140. In this new LC, students learn about game development and introductory programming in the context of 2D games. This LC has run with full academic year enrollment for four semesters now and is proving to be a great way for students to master both programming and game development for 2D games. Students in the program have won nationally recognized awards. Recently, for example, the Montgomery County Council recognized gaming students who won first place in the national "Climate Game Jam" contest. The Council issued a county proclamation in honor of these students on September 19, 2017. More information about additional awards and news articles may be found at the program's website, http://www.studygaming.com. For information about MC's CTE programs and transfer agreements, visit https://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/CTE/1gamingprocl.pngattach/fdc14d15-acdb-f184-4142-8bf6071df5ae/gamingprocl.pngtn_0.pngattach/fdc14d15-acdb-f184-4142-8bf6071df5ae/tn_0.pngComputer Gaming and Simulation Program students receiving proclamation.gamingprocl.pngattach/fdc14d15-acdb-f184-4142-8bf6071df5ae/gamingprocl.pngOther (Do Not Use)marcus.rosano@montgomerycollege.edu240-567-4022 87653

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=87653

details.php?id=87653&title=MC_Celebrates_National_Career_and_Technical_Education_Month

0Other (Do Not Use)other(donotuse)

Montgomery Collegehttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/Montgomery CollegeFree Paying for Education & Training WorkshopThe TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offers in-person Paying for Education & Training workshops at WorkSource Montgomery (Wheaton) on the third Tuesday of every month. All workshops are free and open to the public.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/free-paying-for-education--training-workshop-4/c3fa076b-5b66-4915-83fa-54dd9901808eTue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-6/b5079ecb-d3ef-4b97-9573-decba407aee2Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-7/85661f23-4578-4f64-8a0b-ceab61283e28Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:00:00 GMTNSO - Raptor Connect: Find Your PeopleNew Student Orientation Eventhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/nso---raptor-connect-find-your-people/9c410d84-7d7b-4647-84b7-3660a2e67c38Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMTNSO - Raptor Connect: Find Your PeopleNew Student Orientation Eventhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/nso---raptor-connect-find-your-people/f0dc08ec-d766-47db-ab13-a7ebd761b7bdWed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMTNSO - Raptor Connect: Find Your PeopleNew Student Orientation Eventhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/nso---raptor-connect-find-your-people/5da8f7ed-a97a-4c5c-b982-d2d2e437f279Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:30:00 GMTPlant Sale - Environmental Horticulture ProgramPlant Sale: Location: Germantown Greenhouse Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/plant-sale---environmental-horticulture-program-2/31853b77-f5a2-4058-aa61-c84a7e203987Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:00 GMTRaptor Ready Scholarship DeadlineMontgomery College is providing a $1,000 tuition scholarship to Montgomery County residents who are spring 2026 graduates from a Montgomery County high school, and who register for and attend six credit hours in the fall 2026 semester at MC or fall courses in one of the selected WDCE programs.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/academic/event/raptor-ready-scholarship-deadline/879f589d-a24f-488a-8c5b-2ffca765a7a3Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (Spanish)TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) organiza sesiones informativas virtuales mensuales gratuitas en inglés, español y amárico. Las sesiones informativas virtuales de TRIO EOC son gratuitas y abiertas al público. Las sesiones en español se celebran el primer lunes de cada mes.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-spanish-5/6996df7e-4259-4dd0-aae4-a8c4d6fdf5feMon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTNSO - Open House/Game DayRegistration link: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/admissions-registration/future-students.html.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/nso---open-housegame-day/8350698c-f5f3-47ff-95ba-aa3e7e393f06Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTSummer Open House- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Ready to begin your journey at Montgomery College? Join our Open House Series, where each event is designed to guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process—from placement to registration and beyond. Attend one or all to get the support you need to start strong this fall!https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/summer-open-house--takoma-parksilver-spring/d5e77b19-c328-4985-89c0-ed6100c82d3aThu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-8/59349937-4a53-4f52-ad02-692a297e88caThu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-9/5c16a560-3c52-4451-922f-fcc5023ac59cThu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTNSO - Welcome Day New Student Orientation Eventhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/nso---welcome-day/f311374d-cfa3-4db5-b3e6-bdf64daccaacMon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMTNSO - Welcome Day New Student Orientation Eventhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/nso---welcome-day/1303972d-bbd0-486b-b69c-268dffd09603Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMTSummer Open House-Virtual Ready to begin your journey at Montgomery College? Join our Open House Series, where each event is designed to guide you step-by-step through the enrollment process—from placement to registration and beyond. Attend one or all to get the support you need to start strong this fall!https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/summer-open-house-virtual/bd49d297-9c70-4a44-8c26-547135c485a5Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMTNSO - Welcome Day New Student Orientationhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/nso---welcome-day/9e764a9e-44ee-48f8-9fa1-1ba94f557f03Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (English)TRIO EOC virtual information sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in English are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register for a session here: https://bit.ly/eoc-information-session-englishhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-english-6/5f9a8b9a-a564-48b2-91a6-48220cffa8dbThu, 13 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTFree Paying for Education & Training WorkshopThe TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offers in-person Paying for Education & Training workshops at WorkSource Montgomery (Wheaton) on the third Tuesday of every month. All workshops are free and open to the public.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/free-paying-for-education--training-workshop-5/e1136d8c-7e3e-4f07-affe-1e08ee442e40Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMTNSO - International Student Welcome (Virtual) New Student Orientationhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/nso---international-student-welcome-virtual/eacd8556-d413-431b-8623-524ac56b3be3Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTNSO - International Student Welcome (Virtual) New Student Orientationhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/nso---international-student-welcome-virtual/ce32b4b9-6ffc-423d-85dc-72d3c4a23b24Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTNSO - International Student Welcome (Virtual) New Student Orientationhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/nso---international-student-welcome-virtual/4237c9d9-6508-4074-a3f9-c00d906bb286Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (Amharic)TRIO EOC virtual information sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in Amharic are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Register for a session here: https://bit.ly/eoc-information-sessionhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-amharic-5/cd2503a9-a74d-4c18-8064-ce8e9e8c7038Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-10/73ec92eb-c1e8-4fb2-87b9-8500ddcf74e9Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-11/6605d181-c89a-4ddd-bed4-ab57bbdb86a8Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTNSO - Virtual Welcome Day New Student Orientationhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/nso---virtual-welcome-day/45a59262-788b-4ee9-b5c4-8d9cd2ee3e4cThu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMTNSO - Get ready for class: Your Textbook and Material (Virtual) New Student Orientationhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/nso---get-ready-for-class-your-textbook-and-material-virtual/022d2780-1dde-469f-b0f1-ccfb903c2a50Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTPlant Sale - Environmental Horticulture ProgramPlant Sale: Location: Germantown Greenhouse Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/plant-sale---environmental-horticulture-program-3/bd7aa1c6-df0b-46b5-bc28-9a9b0f2f5fe8Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-12/8e6579a6-8f11-4808-b642-e96d5d99bfcaThu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-13/1fb7d5ec-0859-4188-b12e-4a1e49c2a4e9Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (English)TRIO EOC virtual information sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in English are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register for a session here: https://bit.ly/eoc-information-session-englishhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-english-7/f478eafb-efa2-4279-a798-ac69a3484d28Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-14/62eb46d1-127e-4a6d-a9d2-8cced73eff41Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-15/3768bb9c-4aea-44ee-a340-893cf0b200d5Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMTAlumni Board of Governors MeetingThe MC Alumni Board of Governors meeting will take place at the Central Services building on Thursday, September 24 at 6 p.m. Located at 9221 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850. Guests are welcome to attend. Please reach out to alumni@montgomerycollege.edu for more information and to RSVP.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/alumni-board-of-governors-meeting-5/9802b40d-7ef4-4ddf-a0e9-d3d79f92816dThu, 24 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-16/738b550d-3af1-4412-918c-03bc3e188885Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-17/d464dbb8-6041-4f03-92c1-2d92029ed4fbThu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (English)TRIO EOC virtual information sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in English are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register for a session here: https://bit.ly/eoc-information-session-englishhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-english-8/159e1567-8644-413f-83a0-e100c91a3b86Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTFall Alumni SocialJoin the MC Alumni Association on Wednesday, October 14 from 4-9 p.m. at Fallen Oak Distilling! Enjoy the opportunity to play games, win prizes, connect with former classmates, purchase alumni swag, and support MC scholarships. RSVP in advance: https://2026fallalumnisocial.rsvpify.com/https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/fall-alumni-social/780f7d93-b5e0-4ee3-b0e6-f2ea99989123Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-18/3a773e7c-b466-408e-bf94-477af67b364fThu, 15 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-19/803351b8-1085-48f3-86a9-7820c7fff9d4Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-20/7789d5c7-5cbc-4eab-b92f-a0f4f1e220ccThu, 29 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-21/dad1ac50-64d5-4fc8-b1c1-f2cb5928b03aThu, 29 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (English)TRIO EOC virtual information sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in English are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register for a session here: https://bit.ly/eoc-information-session-englishhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-english-9/00e8874c-2c04-44e9-87ae-7876f80cd3acThu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-22/f46098e3-4683-4c08-805a-3e8c60b3c944Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00 GMTMobile Farmer's MarketFresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-23/40b5cc1f-4f9c-48b7-9f9e-e10ac652ff62Thu, 12 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMTTRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (English)TRIO EOC virtual information sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in English are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Register for a session here: https://bit.ly/eoc-information-session-englishhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-english-10/e2764842-ebec-49c1-9378-ec124d435c72Thu, 10 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT