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 | President's Corner |  |
See Dr. Pinkney's Weekly Public Schedule Online | . Dr. Hercules Pinkney, interim president, will post his public schedule on Inside MC Online every Monday and Tuesday. See this week's schedule inside. more... |
| Need to Know | |
Calendar Committee Invites Comments on Academic Calendar Updates | . Everyone is asked to review upcoming academic calendars on the Calendar Committee Web page. See inside for more information. more... |
H1N1 Update | . Look inside to read the latest H1N1 update as part of the Montgomery College H1N1 Education and Prevention Program. more... |
| Arts at MC | |
Don't Miss Germantown Art Faculty Exhibit | . Paintings, drawings, photographs and digital prints by the Germantown Art Department faculty are currently on display in the Galleria of High Technology and Science Center, Germantown Campus. more... |
Series of One-Act Plays, "Three Fantasies," Play at Montgomery College | . Playwright Don Nigro's three one-act plays, "Three Fantasies," will open Friday, October 30 at the studio theatre at Montgomery College's new Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center. more... |
| From Human Resources | |
Office of Human Resources Tip of the Day | . Today's tip provides information supporting the recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day for better health. Look inside for more information. more... |
Office of Human Resources -- Your Resource to Excellence | . Lynda von Bargen, deputy chief of Human Resources is responsible for the areas of benefits and retirement, classification and compensation, employment and recruitment and risk management and wellness. more... |
| It's Academic | |
Essay Contest to Accompany One Book One Maryland Author Visit | . The Paul Peck Humanities Institute is sponsoring an essay contest about James McBride's "Song Yet Sung." Winning students will receive cash, recognition and feedback on their writing. Essays must be submitted by November 16. more... |
Course Management System Vendor Visits MC | . One of the vendors, Blackboard, will be at MC this week. Below is the list of dates and times Blackboard will be at each of the campuses to show its product and to answer any questions. more... |
Learning Technologies Funds for Pilot Projects Available | . Funding is available to support pilot projects and experimentation with innovative technology that shows potential to improve, advance and enrich student learning. Look inside for more information. more... |
| Campus Sports News | |
MC Women's Soccer Team Earns Top Seed in Playoffs | . The Montgomery College women's soccer team earned the #1 seed in the NJCAA Region XX Division III playoffs. more... |
Halloween 3K Fun Walk/Run Friday, October 30 | . To support the nationwide concentration on health and fitness, the Montgomery College Germantown Athletics Foundation is sponsoring a Halloween 3K Fun Walk/Run. more... |
| Life Events | |
In Memory of Calvin Birchum, Support a Scholarship in His Name | In response to the recent passing of Calvin Birchum, a memorial scholarship fund has been established in his name.The fund will benefit MC students to whom Calvin devoted so much of his energy and life. Details inside. more... |
| MC Events | |
Award-Winning Author Marita Golden to Speak at Montgomery College, November 4 | . Local author and editor Marita Golden will hold a lecture and book signing on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Theatre Arts Arena at Montgomery College's Rockville Campus. more... |
MC Celebrates One Maryland One Book With James McBride, October 26! | . Author James McBride will be visiting Montgomery College October 26 to discuss his novel "Song Yet Sung" in observance of One Maryland One Book. more... |
Attend "Iran: Past, Present, and Future" Lecture on October 28 | . Attend "Iran: Past, Present, and Future," a lecture organized by MC International Studies Club and featuring guest speaker Dr. Aram Hessami, on Wednesday, October 28 at 5 p.m. in Room 122, Science West Building on Rockville Campus. more... |
Don't Miss Faculty and Student Roundable on Web Careers, October 29 | . Come hear this important roundtable discussion on academic requirements and necessary skills for advancement in Web careers on October 29. more... |
Pumpkin Carving Contest at Cafe MC Thursday! | . Sign up now to compete or just join us for the fun on Thursday, October 28 as we hold a pumpkin carving contest at Cafe MC in MC-Rockville's Campus Center! Details inside. more... |
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Assessment of Prior Learning Information Seminar, November 2 | . Find out about gaining credit for non-classroom learning at the Assessment of Prior Learning Information Seminar on November 2. more... |
Dine at El Golfo Restaurant and Help MC Students on November 9 | . Dine at El Golf restaurant and help the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus Student Senate to raise money for international student scholarships. more... |
Montgomery College Hosts Spectrum Lecture on Solar Energy, November 2 | . Dr. Marie Mapes, an expert on solar energy with the United States Department of Energy (DOE), will speak at Montgomery College-Germantown on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the High Technology and Science Center as part of the College's 2009 Spectrum Lecture Series. more... |
Exploring the Motivational Power of Dreams and Cautionary Tales of the "Dream Deferred" | . The Rockville Psychology Department cordially invites you to join us for the second of our Fall 2009 Psychology Brown Bag Series on November 4 at MC-Rockville. more... |
Join Us for "Africa: The Other Side of the Picture" on November 17 | . Special guest speakers will enlighten the MC community with a positive perspective of the African continent at a special presentation on November 17 at 2 p.m. in Room 222, Health Sciences Building on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. more... |
U.S. Congressman John Lewis Joins Musicians and Scholars for "Music of the Movement" November 17 | . Montgomery College will host "Music of the Movement: A Sustaining Voice," a special discussion about the music that shaped America's civil rights movement, on Tuesday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center. more... |
| Professional Development | |
Center for Professional & Organizational Development (CPOD) Classes - Register Today! | . Learning. Excellence. Results. The classes for the week of November 16 - 20 are available for registration. more... |
Writing in the Disciplines Post-Midterm Workshops | . Energize the second half of your semester with a Writing in the Disciplines workshop! more... |
Sabbatical Leave Applications Due November 6 | . Faculty: Are you planning to apply for sabbatical leave for the 2010-2011 academic year? Look inside for more information. more... |
| College/Campus News | |
Applications Due Friday for Alternative Thanksgiving Break | . Students will embark on an immersive, service-driven experience about hunger and homelessness in their own communities. Please look inside for more information pertaining to Alternative Spring Break slated for A more... |
Renaissance Scholars Tour the National Gallery of Art and the Freer and Sackler Museums | . As part of the Renaissance Scholars Honors Program at MC-Germantown, students toured the National Gallery of Art and the Freer and Sackler Galleries. View photos inside. more... |
Clear Out Your Pantry, Montgomery College is Having a Food Drive! | . The Gateway to College program is collecting canned and non-perishable food items from November 2-13 to support the Manna Food Center. Details inside. more... |
MC Student Helps Would-be Donors Give Blood, Save Lives... | . What happens when an Eagle Scout wants to make a big impact on his Campus... and the community? more... |
| it@mc | |
Collegewide Administrative Computer Replacement Project | . The Office of Information Technology is implementing the FY '10 Administrative Replacement Projects. Over the course of the coming days and months, we will replace staff and faculty office computers and laptops Collegewide which meet the current replacement criteria. more... |
More Phishing Schemes! | . Montgomery College employees receive a lot of phishing e-mails. It's very important that everyone be diligent in protecting their personal information as well as that of our fellow employees and students. more... |
| MC Books & More | |
MC Books & More Offers a Book by MC Professor Xuan-Lan Nguyen | . Adjunct professor Xuan-Lan Nguyen (Reading, ESL, Foreign Languages, Philosophy) has published her second book. "The Sea and the Mulberry Field" is a vibrant and dramatic slice of Vietnamese history and is available at MC Books & More on Rockville Campus. more... |
MC Textbook Adoption Training Schedule | . Training for the on-line textbook adoption system combined with the newly-formulated Instructional Materials Affordability Guidelines (IMAG) will be held at all three campuses. more... |
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