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ACET Program Earns State Approval from MSDE | . On October 21, the Alternative Certification for Effective Teachers (ACET) program completed the program review process with a successful report to representatives from MC, MCPS and MSDE. more... |
| Need to Know | |
MC Board of Trustees Member Asks Governor O'Malley about MD Community Colleges | . Marsha Suggs Smith, a member of the Montgomery College Board of Trustees, recently attended the Maryland State Education Association Convention in Ocean City and asked Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley about his support of Maryland community colleges. more... |
New Edition of "Montgomery College Today" Hits the Streets | . The newest edition of Montgomery College Today, a tabloid-size newsletter published twice annually by the College, will be distributed countywide as an insert in today's Gazette newspaper. more... |
MC-Germantown an Alternate Site for American Mathematics Competition | . The Germantown Campus of Montgomery College is providing an alternate site for the American Mathematics Competition for middle school students. Details inside. more... |
This Week at Cafe MC | . Please see inside for the great menu items and specials at Cafe MC this week. more... |
| Arts at MC | |
Molly Donnelly and Jay Crowder Perform on October 29 | . Dr. Molly Donnelly, mezzo-soprano, and Dr. Jay Crowder, pianist, will present a recital of music by various composers on Thursday, October 29 at 7:30 p.m. in Rockville Recital Hall. more... |
| From Human Resources | |
Office of Human Resources Tip of the Day | . Lunch and Learn seminars on topics such as "Healthy Eating" and "Fitness for Busy Professionals" are free to all faculty and staff who wish to attend. For further information, please see today's tip inside. more... |
| It's Academic | |
Midterm Grades Due within One Week of the Midterm Exam | . Fall 2009 midterm grades are due within one week of the midterm exam. For courses that do not include midterm exams, midterm grades are due by Friday, October 30. 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... |
| Campus Sports News | |
Montgomery College Women's Soccer Players Garner Individual Honors | . Montgomery College women's soccer players Claudia Guzman and Julie Bowers have been named to the All-Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference first team. The Knights are gearing up for the Region XX playoffs this weekend at Howard CC. More inside. more... |
Four MC Men's Soccer Players Named All-Region XX | . Four Montgomery College men's soccer players were named to All-Region XX Teams. Details inside. 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... |
| Other | |
Wizards Discount Ticket Offer to Montgomery College! | . Get your discounted basketball tickets for Wizards' games on October 31, November 8 and November 14. more... |
| MC in the News | |
Credits Earned at MC Propel 14-year-old Howard University Student | . Ty Hobson Powell Powell, a political science major and just 14 years old, is the youngest student at Howard University. Academic credits Powell earned at Montgomery College put him on schedule to finish Howard University with a Bachelor's degree in two years. more... |
| MC Events | |
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... |
Attend a Forum on Book Expenses, October 28 | . MC-Rockville Student Senate is hosting a forum on book expenses on October 28 at 3:30 p.m. in the Student Lounge, Campus Center Building on Rockville Campus. more... |
Nutrition Workshop for International Students, October 28 | . Faculty members from the Departments of Hospitality Management and Counseling are offering a nutrition workshop on October 28, from 2:30 - 4 p.m. in Campus Center 015 on Rockville Campus. The workshop is designed to help participants learn to locate, shop for and prepare more nutritious foods. more... |
Explore Your History and Join the Social Services Club at MC, October 29 | . Watch the "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" on Thursday, October 29 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Student Lounge next to the cafeteria in MC-Rockville Campus Center. 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... |
Rockville's Writing, Reading, & Language Center Presents Thinking Thursdays Workshop | . The Writing, Reading, & Language Center at MC-Rockville presents its third workshop of the semester on Thursday. This session examines how students can repair comma splices, run-on sentences, and dangling modifiers. Details inside. more... |
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Know an Aspiring Cheerleader? Cheer Team Meeting at MC-Germantown Thursday | . Do you enjoy cheering and dancing? Want to be part of a great team? Stop by Thursday, October 29, 2009 in the PG Building lobby for an informational meeting on cheerleading tryouts. more... |
UNICEF Movie Night Ticket Sales! | . Come to our movie nights this Thursday and Friday and help advocate for children in other countries as ticket sales go to UNICEF! 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... |
Happy Halloween from Cafe MC! | . It's trick or treat at Cafe MC on Rockville Campus this Friday! If you stop by dressed in a costume you can receive delicious treats! more... |
Attend Montgomery Scholars Information Session on October 31 | . Join us October 31 for an information session for prospective high school students interested in learning more about the Montgomery Scholars honors program. 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... |
Federal Judge to Talk about "Peace and Justice and the Law" at the College, November 4 | . Judge Jane Roth of the U.S. Court of Appeals will speak at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus on Wednesday, November 4, in an event sponsored by the Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement and First-Year Experience. 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... |
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... |
You Might Have a PDA, but Do You Know What a PDE Is? | . Dr. Sanjay Rai, interim vice president and provost of the Germantown Campus, will introduce his audience to partial differential equations (PDEs). Join us on Friday, November 6 at 2 p.m. in Room 208 Science East, Rockville Campus. 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... |
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. Details inside. more... |
| Professional Development | |
Strengthen Eyes, Ears and Heart for Cross-Cultural Interaction in CPOD Class Tomorrow, 9 -11 a.m. | "Deaf Culture and History" panel features MC's ASL Professor Pauline Laster and Gallaudet's Judy Stout, Darian Burwell and Steven Walker. Use the PDS to register. more... |
| College/Campus News | |
Montgomery College's "H1N1 Flu: Just the Facts" Airs on Local Cable Stations | . "H1N1 Flu: Just the Facts" features medical professionals, county government officials and emergency planning personnel discussing the H1N1 virus. It is scheduled to air on Access Montgomery and iTV, the MCPS channel. more... |
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... |
| it@mc | |
How to Request Changes to the New .edu Montgomery College Web Site | . Does the content or navigation on the .edu home page or any of the major landing pages need to be modified to better meet the needs of our site visitors? more... |
Be Cyber Smart! How Strong is Uour PIN or Password? | . Today it seems we have a password, PIN (personal identification number), or pass code to access just about everything. It is your first line of defense against identity theft. Look inside for some Web resources and additional tips on what makes a strong password. more... |
| MC Books & 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... |
| Equity and Diversity Office | |
2010 Women's Legislative Briefing, January 31 | . Montgomery College is a co-sponsor of the Montgomery County Commission for Women's 2010 Women's Legislative Briefing. We hope you will join us on Sunday, January, 31, 2010. Details inside... more... |
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