Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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Need a New Coffee Mug? You Could Win One!

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Celebrate Health Information and Technology Week by testing your knowledge of this important healthcare field! Read the article inside and answer the attached quiz tomorrow to be eligible to win a MC coffee mug and flash memory drive. Three winners will be selected from all correct entries. more...


Montgomery College is on Facebook

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So what are you doing just sitting there? "Fan" us today... now... yesterday! Also, if you're interested in setting up your own fan page for your department or program, look inside to find our official Facebook Guide. more...


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Potomac Review Presents Poets of the Potomac on Friday

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Join us for a readings by D.C.-area poets published in the Potomac Review at Chloe's in Gaithersburg from 8-10 p.m. on Friday, November 6. more...


Don't Miss Germantown Art Faculty Exhibit

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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...


Native Pride Dancers, November 7

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Rainbow-colored headdresses... pulsating drumming... fancy footwork... experience the excitement of a Native American powwow on November 7 at 11 a.m. at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center. more...


Celebrate Native Heritage Month Thursday in the Rockville Recital Hall

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The 8th Annual World Arts Festival continues with an event in the Department of Music's Recital Hall on Thursday, November 4, at 7:30 p.m. more...


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Office of Human Resources -- Wellness Unit at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus

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The MC Wellness Program at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus is committed to supporting a healthier lifestyle for employees and offers exercise activities, special fitness challenges and access to the campus fitness center complete with fitness training five days each week. more...


Office of Human Resources Tip of the Day

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Today's tip provides information concerning departmental reorganizations. more...


CIGNA Health Plans Covering H1N1 Flu Shots

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Look inside for important information regarding CIGNA coverage of the H1N1 vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine. more...


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January Board of Trustees Meeting Rescheduled

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Please note that the date of the January 2010 Board of Trustees meeting has been changed to Tuesday, January 19, 2010. more...


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"Babylon" Featured at the Learning Technologies' November Technology Preview

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The Montgomery College community is invited to see a demonstration of language translation software on November 12. Details inside. more...


Root Beer Roundtable Series: Helping Underprepared Students

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Join us for an informal discussion at MC-Germantown, Wednesday, November 4, 2:30 - 4 p.m. more...


Learn More about Health Information Management Jobs of Tomorrow

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"As healthcare changes, HIM professionals change with it. Never has it been more important to stay connected to the changes and engage in continuing education...." Look inside for the link to the complete article about the jobs of tomorrow in health information management field. more...


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Gartner Database Now Available Through the Library

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Gartner is the global leader in providing accurate and current research in the fields of information technology, business and marketing. more...


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Women's Soccer Wins Region 20 Championship

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The Montgomery College women's soccer team defeated Howard Community College 1-0 on Saturday, October 31 to win the Division III Region 20 championship. Details inside. more...


MC-Rockville Hosts Men's Basketball Tournament, November 7-8

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Montgomery College-Rockville is hosting the MC-Rockville Basketball Tournament Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8, in the main gym on the Rockville Campus. Details inside. more...


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Job Search Workshop and Information Fair, November 14

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Don't miss Job Search Workshop and Information Fair on November 14 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. more...


Wizards Discount Ticket Offer to Montgomery College!

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Get your discounted basketball tickets for Wizards' games on October 31, November 8 and November 14. more...


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Montgomery College Highlighted in Gates Foundation-funded Report by Workforce Strategy Center

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Montgomery College's partnership with local auto industry is cited as model in report about employers, low-income young adults, and post-secondary education. more...


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Award-Winning Author Marita Golden to Speak at Montgomery College, November 4

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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...


Student Health Information Session, November 4

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Students: Join us for a student health insurance information session on November 4 at 11:30 a.m. in Room 216, High Technology and Science Center, Germantown Campus. more...


Join the Multicultural Student Union Open Meeting on November 4

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All interested students are invited to join the Multicultural Student Union Open Meeting on Wednesday, November 4 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 006, Campus Center on the Rockville Campus. more...


Exploring the Motivational Power of Dreams and Cautionary Tales of the "Dream Deferred"

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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...


Don't Miss Thursday's Brown Bag Seminar on Personal Health Record

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As part of National Health Information and Technology Week, Montgomery College's health information management program will hold a brown bag seminar about the benefits of having a personal health record on November 5 at noon in Room 201, Health Sciences Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. more...


Jewish Student Union/Hillel to Hold First Meeting on November 5

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The Jewish Student Union/Hillel is returning to Montgomery College and will hold its first meeting on Thursday, November 5 in the Student Lounge, Campus Center, Rockville Campus, from 3 - 4 p.m. more...


The South Asian Club Presents the Eid and Diwali Formal Dinner Friday

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Please join us for a formal Eid and Diwali dinner Friday, November 6, in the Theatre Arts Arena on the Rockville Campus. more...


Domestic and Relational Violence Panel Discussion, November 10

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This panel on November 10 will discuss ways to spot, stop, and speak out against domestic violence. The event will take place in Room 015, Campus Center, Rockville Campus. more...


Women and Hip-Hop Movie Screenings at MC, November 10-12

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November is Hip-Hop Appreciation Week. The Boys to Men Mentoring Group, The Hip-Hop Club and the Hip-Hop Cinema Cafe will show the film "Say My Name" and hold a panel discussion afterwards. We look forward to seeing you at one of the events! more...


Mid-Semester Advising Fair at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, November 11-12

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We have one stop and several options! Student advising, educational planning, workshops and tools to idenfying your strengths at this fair. more...


Free Performance and Workshop on Combat Veterans Returning Home, November 16

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Montgomery College will host a free performance of "Into the Fire," a powerful theatrical documentary play about men and women soldiers returning home from serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Vietnam, on Monday, November 16, starting at 10 a.m. more...


Spoken-Word Poet Michelle Nelson to Perform at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, November 17

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Please join us for a special performance by spoken-word artist Michelle, "Love the Poet" Nelson, at the Theatre Two on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus of Montgomery College on Tuesday, November 17 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. more...


Join Us for "Africa: The Other Side of the Picture" on November 17

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Special guest speakers will enlighten the College community with a positive perspective of the African continent. more...


U.S. Congressman John Lewis Joins Musicians and Scholars for "Music of the Movement" November 17

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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...


Come Visit the College's Newest Building on November 18!

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A community open house at the new Performing Arts Center at Takoma Park/Silver Spring will take place on November 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. more...


Montgomery College, Women's Bar Foundation to Host Seminar for High School Students on "Preparing for Success," Nov. 21

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Montgomery 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. more...


Join the MC Ski and Snowboard Club

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Now's your chance to join the Montgomery College Ski and Snowboard Club! Look inside for details. more...


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Writing in the Disciplines Post-Midterm Workshops

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Energize the second half of your semester with a Writing in the Disciplines workshop! more...


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Listen to Federal Judge Speak Today at Montgomery College

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Judge Jane Roth of the U.S. Court of Appeals will speak at Takoma Park/Silver Spring today, November 4, in an event sponsored by the Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement and the First-Year Experience. Judge Roth will speak about peace, justice and the law. more...


Renaissance Scholars Tour the National Gallery of Art and the Freer and Sackler Museums

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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!

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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...


EXTENDED: Still Accepting Applications for Alternative Thanksgiving Break

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Do you know a student who'd like to make a difference this Thanksgiving? Read details inside... more...


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MCTV Commemorates Native American Heritage Month and Veterans Day

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Montgomery College Television introduces a wide variety of programming to support Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day and Novel Writing month. more...


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