Inside MC Onlinehttp://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/Your Daily Source of News about Montgomery Collegeen-usSun, 22 Nov 2009 00:42:37 +0000Newsletters Application RSS Generator60http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14878http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14878Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000President's Blog: Thanking our Military StudentsPresident's CornerDr. Hercules Pinkney has prepared another installment of his video blog message to the College community. This week, he shares two stories about his recent experiences interacting with local elected officials and business leaders. Look inside to watch the video.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14909http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14909Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Montgomery College's Susan Bontems Named Maryland Professor of the YearAccoladesMontgomery College Professor Susan Bontems has been named the 2009 Maryland Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14913http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14913Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Thank You MC for a Successful Manna Food Drive!AccoladesA heartfelt thank you from Gateway to College program for a successful Manna Food Drive! The drive generated 1,031 pounds of canned goods, which will provide 4,124 meals to our hungry neighbors!http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14460http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14460Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Meet the Candidates for VP of Instructional & Information Technology/CIO at Open ForumsNeed to KnowYou are invited to meet the candidates for the Vice President of Instructional & Information Technology/CIO at the open forums on all three campuses. Details inside.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14924http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14924Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Volunteers Needed for Maryland Science Bowl Competition 2010!Need to KnowFor the fourth consecutive year, Montgomery College is pleased to host the Maryland Science Bowl Competition on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Rockville Campus.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14881http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14881Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000H1N1 UpdateNeed to KnowPlease refer to the attached document to read the latest H1N1 update as part of the Montgomery College H1N1 Education and Prevention Program.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14565http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14565Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Need a Gift? Why Not Give the "MC Cooks" Cookbook?Need to KnowIf you need a holiday stocking stuffer or gift for your sitter, hair dresser, co-workers, mother-in-law or child's teacher please look inside to find out how to reserve your copy of the "MC Cooks" cookbook.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14693http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14693Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Operation Support Your Troops and Operation Toys-for-Tots by Student Construction AssociationNeed to KnowThe Student Construction Association (SCA) at Montgomery College-Rockville is currently participating in two community projects for the upcoming holiday season.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14762http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14762Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Countless Cranberries at Cafe MC!Need to KnowIf you can guess how many cranberries are in the jar at Cafe MC, you can win a pizza party for 10! Details inside.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14861http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14861Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Essay Contest Deadline Extended!Need to KnowPlease let your students know that the deadline for entering the Paul Peck Institute essay contest has been extended until Monday, November 23.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14675http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14675Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000MC Musicians Bring Global Music to the CountyGrants UpdateA Make It Happen! Innovation Grant supported the Montgomery College World Ensemble in many ways. Learn more inside.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14837http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14837Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company at MC, November 20Arts at MCNamed for founder Pavlo Virsky, the Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company is famous for its bright colors, unity of content and form, and the vibrant embodiment of its stage concept. Don't miss this perfomace on November 20 at 8 p.m. in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14794http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14794Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000"Three Fantasies" Run at Montgomery College through November 22Arts at MCPlaywright Don Nigro's three one-act plays, "Three Fantasies," will run through November 22 at the studio theatre at Montgomery College's new Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14775http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14775Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Office of Human Resources Tip of the DayFrom Human ResourcesPlease see the document inside if you missed any of this week's daily tips pertaining to life insurance and retirement beneficiary change options, changes to your benefit plans due to a qualifying event, Flexible Spending Account Plans, and changing supplemental retirement account contributions.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14826http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14826Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000November 20 Issue of the Collegewide Curriculum Committee Newsletter Now AvailableIt's AcademicIn this edition are proposed curriculum actions relevant to art, math, and general physical education.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14948http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14948Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000The Collegewide Curriculum Committee to Meet on November 20It's AcademicThe Collegewide Curriculum Committee (CCC) will meet Friday, November 20 in the Humanities Building, Rockville Campus, HU 009, 2 - 4 p.m. Please see the meeting agenda inside.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14847http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14847Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000iStream: Access Available Through the Montgomery College LibraryLibrary NewsThe Innovation Stream (iStream) online resource provided by the "League for Innovation in the Community College" is available to faculty, staff and administrators at Montgomery College. iStream is an online subscription service that streams video, radio, print, and other interactive resources.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14851http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14851Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000YOU Have Access to the "The Chronicle of Higher Education!"Library NewsThe Chronicle of Higher Education is a newspaper that presents news, information, and jobs for college and university faculty members and administrators. Bookmark it now!http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14901http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14901Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000MC-Germantown Basketball Team Vaults to #5 in Division III RankingsCampus Sports NewsAfter starting the season ranked 14th in the NJCAA Division III national poll, the Montgomery College-Germantown men's basketball team moved up to #5 in the latest NJCAA after starting the season 5-0.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14949http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14949Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Memorial for Mr. Calvin Birchum TodayOtherPlease join us for a gathering to remember our colleague, Calvin Birchum, today, November 20 in Room 126 of Rockville's Music Recital Hall. The gathering starts at 2:30 p.m.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14912http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14912Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000MC Student Quoted in Article About International Students and Studying AbroadMC in the NewsUniversities sent an all-time high number of college kids abroad last year, with large numbers of area students headed toward places like China and the Middle East. Look inside for a link to a D.C. Examiner story that looks into studying abroad as well as international students coming to the U.S.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14867http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14867Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Join Us for Diane Grogan's Retirement Party, December 8Life EventsJoin us on December 8, from 2-4 p.m. in the Board of Trustees Conference Room, Mannakee Building to say goodbye to a dear friend and coworker. Please RSVP to Cookie Helmick (x75334) or Sandra King (x75338) by Friday, December 4.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14910http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14910Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Don't Miss "Readings from Voices of a People's History of the United States," TodayMC EventsYou are invited to watch "Readings from Voices of a People's History of the United States" based on Howard Zinn's Voices of a People's History of the United States. The event will take place today, November 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Room 015, Campus Center, Rockville Campus.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14821http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14821Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner at Cafe MC!MC EventsCome enjoy a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings at Cafe MC!http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14601http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14601Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Eid ul Adha Dinner and Lecture, November 20MC EventsThe Muslim Student Association (MSA) proudly presents Eid ul Adha Dinner and lecture on November 20 at 7 p.m. in the Student Activity Center on Rockville Campus.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14637http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14637Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Feeling Pushed to the Limit? Learn about Limits in a Relaxing Setting, November 20MC EventsDr. Franklin Gavilanez, associate professor in the Mathematics Department, Rockville Campus, will introduce his audience to numerous tools available to get a feel for the notion of limits on Friday, November 20 at 2 p.m. in Room 208 Science East, Rockville Campus.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14895http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14895Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Community Days of Thanksgiving!MC EventsThe Beta Kappa Omega of Phi Theta Kappa is asking for your support in helping collect food items for Manna and cell phones for House of Ruth.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14341http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14341Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Montgomery College, Women's Bar Foundation to Host Seminar for High School Students on "Preparing for Success," Nov. 21MC EventsMontgomery College and the Montgomery County Women's Bar Foundation are hosting the eighth annual "Preparing for Success" seminar for local high school girls on Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Theatre Arts Arena at Montgomery College's Rockville Campus.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14813http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14813Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Planetarium Show: "Black Bubbles (Holes), Gravity to the Max"MC EventsPlanetarium show Saturday: Black Bubbles (Holes), Gravity to the Max, or how c, G, and M make a bubble in the fabric of time-space (reality)!http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14923http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14923Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Participate in the Interior Design Club Fundraising EventMC EventsThe Interior Design Club at MC-Rockville is hosting a fundraising event to support the Mpambara-Cox-Foundation in their effort to provide meals for children in rural Uganda "Project 190."http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14891http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14891Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000A Taste of an American Thanksgiving at MC-Germantown MondayMC EventsThe Center for International & Multicultural Students is hosting "A Taste of an American Thanksgiving" Monday, November 23 in SA 145 on the Germantown Campus.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14890http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14890Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Folk Musician and Activist Peggy Seeger Coming to the College, December 7MC EventsFolksinger, songwriter and activist Peggy Seeger will perform "Females and Folksong: A Marriage or A Mismatch?" on Monday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at the Theatre Arts Arena on the Rockville Campus. Don't miss this event combining lecture, discussion and performance!http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14915http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14915Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Career Training Open House, December 7MC EventsMontgomery College is hosting a Career Training Open House on Monday, December 7 at the Gaithersburg Business Training Center.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14917http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14917Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000You Still Have Time to Register for CTL WorkshopsProfessional DevelopmentContinue with your professional development and register for CTL workshops today. Please see the listing of available workshops inside.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14885http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14885Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Calling Everyone Involved in Career Programs at MC!Professional DevelopmentThe Second Annual Career Congress will be held during the spring semester. See inside for more details.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14916http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14916Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000International Students Enjoy an Autumn Potluck LunchCollege/Campus NewsThe International and Multicultural Student Center at Montgomery College's Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus held a potluck lunch Wednesday for students in several sections of the DS-104 classes.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14485http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14485Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000FY09 OIT Annual Report Now AvailableCollege/Campus NewsThe FY2009 Office of Information Technology Annual Report is now available. It highlights numerous high profile, diverse accomplishments of OIT staff over the past fiscal year.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14855http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14855Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Over 100 Job Seekers Attend "Job Search Boot Camp"College/Campus NewsOver 100 unemployed job seekers attended "Job Search Boot Camp" at the Globe Hall on Germantown Campus last Saturday and gained valuable information, skills, and encouragement.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14954http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14954Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Be Cyber Smart: Get Ready for Cyber Monday!it@mcOnline shopping is convenient, but it carries with it plenty of risk if you're not careful. Try our quiz to see if you're really up to speed on cyber-shopping and read six tips for safe online shopping.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14926http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14926Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Be Cyber Smart: Get Ready for Cyber Monday!it@mcOnline shopping is convenient, but it carries with it plenty of risk if you're not careful. Try our quiz to see if you're really up to speed on cyber-shopping and read six tips for safe online shopping.http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14911http://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu/showStory.php?id=14911Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:01:00 +0000Maryland College Enrollments SoarEnrollment ReportsEnrollment in Maryland colleges and universities is up over last fall by 5.2 percent; community college enrollments are up 9.3 percent.