https://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu06-09-202606-09-202606-09-2026Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tuesday, June 9, 2026014299ca88-4c0e-8154-e12d-e93b3ebfc51a268982011-04-13 00:00:01.000Marcus RosanoChief Science Officer Development Course Graduates First-Ever ClassA class of 20 post-doctorates and scientists graduated this morning from the first-ever Chief Science Officer (CSO) Development Course. The successful students received a Certificate of Completion signed by the Foundation for the Advancement of Education in Science (FAES), located at the National Institutes of Health, and Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education, a key partner in the training and education of the county's business community.
The 12-week course trained students for the transition from the laboratory to the board room, providing them with the business and leadership skills necessary for success in Montgomery County's burgeoning biotechnology industry. FAES, the Federal Laboratory Consortium, Mid-Atlantic Region (FLC-MAR), Human Workflows, LLC, Montgomery College, and the Montgomery County Department of Economic Development (DED), each contributed to developing targeted and streamlined coursework for the program that would provide a pathway for a future CSO career and create new opportunities for local employers to view the CSO Development Certificate as a viable measure of success in the field.
"Through the CSO Development Course, Montgomery College had a unique opportunity to collaborate with our county, federal, business, and community partners on a program that supports the further development of our knowledge economy," said Dr. Sanjay Rai, vice president and provost at Montgomery College-Germantown. "In this era of globalization it is essential that we preserve our workforce by enhancing the skills needed to transition from the laboratory to business."
"The CSO Development Course is a perfect complement to the broad range of programs and services our department offers to assist business and job growth," said Steve Silverman, director, Montgomery County Department of Economic Development. "It allows any technology firm to learn from a focused group of business-savvy professionals with a highly-trained technology background and we know of no other course that combines the strength of such notable public-private partnerships with a proven pathway of opportunity for future Chief Science Officers."
The preparation of post-doctorates for non-academic jobs is frequently overlooked. Academics trying to find success in the commercial world often find that there is more to being competitive in the industry job market than just their scientific backgrounds. While Ph.D.s have impressive technical skills, they can find themselves at a competitive disadvantage because they lack basic business competencies. Given that well over half of people holding a Ph.D. will end up in the business world, this skill deficit makes the transition a tough one to manage.
"The course taught skills that scientists don't really learn during their thesis work," said Lindsey Garver, Ph.D., who participated in the course. "We rarely learn how to manage people and how to lead; we think in terms of science, not human capital. When I understood that my career was pulling me into administration and management of science and scientists, I found this course and it turned out to be exactly what I had hoped. It honed what skills I already have and opened my eyes to the additional skills I will need to enhance for future success."
The three-hour interactive sessions each Saturday provide deeper understanding of business management skills. One of the most important aspects of this course is its personalized approach. Each student begins with a self assessment which provides him/her with a clearer understanding of his/her strengths, and weaknesses which he/she can in turn use to plan and navigate their career path. Students learn how their own experiences actually translate to these important competencies and how to express those skills together in order to become successful in their business careers.
"The CSO Development Course is a great example of the synergistic nature of collaboration between federal labs, educational institutions, economic development organizations and small business," said Mojdeh Bahar, chief, Cancer Branch, Office of Technology Transfer, NIH. "A result of discussions between FLC-Mid-Atlantic Region and Montgomery College urged by Montgomery County, the course brought together two additional partners, namely Foundation for the Advancement of Education of Science at NIH and Human Workflows, LLC. This one-of-a-kind, personalized course, can hopefully serve as a model that can be hosted at different institutions. It is an honor to have been part of such amazing team."2CSO1.jpgattach/4299ca88-4c0e-8154-e12d-e93b3ebfc51a/CSO1.jpgtn_0.jpgattach/4299ca88-4c0e-8154-e12d-e93b3ebfc51a/tn_0.jpgCSO2.jpgattach/4299ca88-4c0e-8154-e12d-e93b3ebfc51a/CSO2.jpgtn_1.jpgattach/4299ca88-4c0e-8154-e12d-e93b3ebfc51a/tn_1.jpgCSO1.jpgattach/4299ca88-4c0e-8154-e12d-e93b3ebfc51a/CSO1.jpgOther (Do Not Use)marcus.rosano@montgomerycollege.edu240-567-4022A class of 20 post-doctorates and scientists graduated Saturday from the first-ever Chief Science Officer (CSO) Development Course. The ceremony was held at the Germantown Innovation Center in the Goldenrod Building.26898Wednesday, April 13, 2011emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=26898details.php?id=26898&title=Chief_Science_Officer_Development_Course_Graduates_First-Ever_Class0Other (Do Not Use)other(donotuse)7Montgomery Collegehttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/Montgomery CollegeGuided Placement Help Days! Are you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared. Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/guided-placement-help-days/9b132bd4-9f67-4718-b603-4fb3c4f957a6Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTHybrid Career WorkshopsThe ignITe Hub in partnership with Career Catchers, Inc. will provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops. Each month a hybrid workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/hybrid-career-workshops-future-proof-mastering-your-transferable-skills-4/ed5f06fb-e933-4622-9c64-452979a8f1d0Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTGuided Placement Help Days! Are you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared. Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/guided-placement-help-days/6fd9e180-d81b-4ec2-94fc-8407f62cb291Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoin us for MC’s Paying for College Series!- How to Avoid Having Your Courses Deleted for NonpaymentGet practical advice on staying enrolled and managing payment deadlines.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/join-us-for-mcs-paying-for-college-series--how-to-avoid-having-your-courses-deleted-for-nonpayment/ed397b06-9859-48bb-9665-d85cc47a67dbWed, 10 Jun 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-4/feda0df0-820d-4064-a62f-0633942ca4ebThu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTGuided Placement Help Days! at Germantown CampusAre you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared. Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/guided-placement-help-days-at-germantown-campus-1/504a11ca-5d83-46ad-83fd-b783a1de0d12Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTSummer Open House- Germantown 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/germantown/event/summer-open-house--germantown/13039e21-0ce1-4e24-a061-2cc1acfba3bdMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 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-3/9649570f-0160-4db7-abcc-88930d4efd45Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMTAuthor Talk and Book Signing with Lisa See. Sponsored by the English and Reading Department, Women's and Gender Studies Program and People's Book. Montgomery college welcomes New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. Her new book draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and eventually, thrive, despite all odds.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/author-talk-and--book-signing-with-lisa-see-sponsored-by-the-english-and-reading-department-womens-and-gender-studies-program-and-peoples-book/2b0b5d85-9f42-4a84-9067-f3ede48f118aTue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 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-3/fa7c952a-1ee2-4e95-8a96-a649275087c3Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMTPIC MC Presents: The Tour (Group B)Regular and predictable tours enhance used to create institutional awareness. Sign up here: https://luma.com/homehttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/pic-mc-group-b-tours-4/26ea8bf6-58f2-45f8-923d-143cae5cf28cThu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTMontgomery College Alumni Networking EventJoin us for a relaxed networking event designed specifically for recent MC alumni! Don’t miss out on this special event, offered specifically for Montgomery College alumni who graduated or last took classes since 2016. At Pinstripes in North Bethesda, on Thursday, Jun 18 from 5-9 p.m.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/montgomery-college-alumni-networking-event/ca4c583d-0efa-470b-babf-669346bc2951Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon/dd245d99-a8b3-4fd4-8e6d-95903784476dSun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-1/44038a6a-bf65-403b-8439-8946635d353eSun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 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-1/0a3bff17-43ac-4aed-9172-f830d46c1edaWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMTFree GED Prep and Pathways Workshop at Wheaton LibraryGet help preparing for the GED through free workshops offered in both English and Spanish. These sessions are designed to support adult learners in building the skills and confidence needed to succeed on the GED exam.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/free-ged-prep-and-pathways-workshop-at-wheaton-library-1/d7887351-8e1d-4b93-b249-f6e103ae68a7Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-2/a81c52aa-a733-4dce-a032-b71c1305260eSat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-3/d79949a1-3af1-4dad-8861-f6047476af13Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-4/be526de6-3e36-415f-84fe-f955ff72599cSun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-5/c2798608-3c97-42c4-ad4c-9c9ad5a6082cSun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 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-4/ac04f004-b61f-4140-b353-09ce63e53d45Mon, 06 Jul 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-5/5608288e-0906-4227-ae9d-d445cb1e34c1Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTSummer Open House-Rockville 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/rockville/event/summer-open-house-rockville/6a6a2d6e-25e9-40cc-8d3c-e0f9212d74a4Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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-4/ec052720-6511-4caf-9073-bb81f7a10269Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 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-4/c3fa076b-5b66-4915-83fa-54dd9901808eTue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:00 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
https://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu06-09-202606-09-202606-09-2026Tuesday, June 9, 2026Tuesday, June 9, 202604c9989d66-abce-42b4-bd0a-ec1e222364cd1275732026-06-09 00:00:01.000Patricia CooperAssessment & Testing Centers: Half-Day Closure for Unit Meeting, Thursday June 18, 2026<p>The Assessment & Testing Centers on all three campuses will be closed from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. for an Academic Support meeting. Testing Services will resume from 1:30-5:00 p.m.</p>College News0180000Tuesday, June 9, 2026emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127573details.php?id=127573&title=Assessment_&_Testing_Centers:_Half-Day_Closure_for_Unit_Meeting,_Thursday_June_18,_2026d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e1275272026-06-09 00:00:01.000Nghi NguyenAuthor Chats Event with Nghi Nguyen<p>Our AANHPI Advisory Committee member, Nghi Nguyen (pen name N.N. Nicky), will be hosting an Author Chats event on Saturday, June 13, 1-2 p.m., at the MoCo Pride Center to discuss his latest short story collection, <i>That Missing Piece: A Collection of LGBTQ+ Short Stories</i>.</p>
<p>You are cordially invited to attend and hear Nghi share insights about the stories, his inspiration behind them, and how the ideas for the collection came to life.</p>
<p>Information and Registration link: <a href="https://www.mocopridefamily.org/events/reading-and-qa-with-nn-nicky">https://www.mocopridefamily.org/events/reading-and-qa-with-nn-nicky</a></p>
<p>AANHPI Heritage Month</p>3696032688_18081006776303870_5473486591919474729_n.jpgattach/d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e/696032688_18081006776303870_5473486591919474729_n.jpgtn_0.jpgattach/d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e/tn_0.jpgmoco-pride-author-chat-nnnicky-flyer.pngattach/d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e/moco-pride-author-chat-nnnicky-flyer.pngtn_1.pngattach/d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e/tn_1.pngmoco-pride-author-chat-nnnicky-flyer.pdfattach/d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e/moco-pride-author-chat-nnnicky-flyer.pdfdi_0.jpgattach/d50eeb01-6d1c-2c24-09d8-679bdeed756e/di_0.jpgCollege News0180000Tuesday, June 9, 2026emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127527details.php?id=127527&title=Author_Chats_Event_with_Nghi_Nguyenac71ca34-615b-5994-55a8-35fcbe3261471275532026-06-09 00:00:01.000Michelle ChanJoin the AANHPI Book Club - Fall 2026<p><strong>AANHPI Book Club - Fall 2026</strong></p>
<p>Join the <a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/events/asian-pacific-heritage/" target="_blank">MC Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander</a> (AANHPI) Book Club this fall as we dive into Yoko Ogawa's <em>The Memory Police</em>, a captivating dystopian novel about the horrors of state surveillance from one of Japan's most notable writers. Hailed by<em> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/aug/23/the-memory-police-yoko-ogawa-review" target="_blank">The Guardian</a></em> as, "a masterpiece, meditating on totalitarianism and resistance as well as the rhythms of life and death,"<em> The Memory Police</em> will spark rich discussions on the themes of memory, loss, and individual autonomy.</p>
<p>Our first meeting will take place in late September. Those interested in joining the Book Club can e-mail Yvonne Hu-Cotto, Michelle Chan, and/or Nghi Nguyen. The Zoom meeting link will be provided as a calendar invite.</p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="1px solid #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="1.3333333333333333px">We hope you will join us!</p>
<p data-ccp-border-top="0px none " data-ccp-padding-top="0px"><strong>Fall 2026 Book Selection</strong>: <em>The Memory Police </em>by Yoko Ogawa (translated by Stephen Snyder)</p>
<p><strong>Meeting Dates/Times</strong>: TBD</p>
<p><strong>Location</strong>: Zoom</p>
<p data-ccp-border-bottom="1px solid #000000" data-ccp-padding-bottom="1.3333333333333333px">This club is open to MC staff and faculty. We will meet every two weeks, covering about five chapters at each meeting.</p>
<p data-ccp-border-top="0px none " data-ccp-padding-top="0px">The <strong>AANHPI Book Club</strong> reads books written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) authors. The AANHPI experience is a living, breathing, and evolving culture that deserves its own study. We will learn, understand, and attempt to define the AANHPI experience through the reading and discussions of these books.</p>
<p>Previous selections include<em> Pachinko</em> by Min Jin Lee (FA25) and<em> My Year Abroad</em> by Chang Rae-Lee (SP26).</p>
<p>Learn more about MC AANHPI at <a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/events/asian-pacific-heritage/" target="_blank">https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/events/asian-pacific-heritage/</a>.</p>Employee News0179000Tuesday, June 9, 2026emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127553details.php?id=127553&title=Join_the_AANHPI_Book_Club_-_Fall_20261aa3a705-2c04-b6d4-ddc3-67a5764b4e441275622026-06-09 00:00:01.000Yvonne Hu-CottoFaculty, Wondering How to Handle In-Person Exams? Discover How MC's Assessment Centers Can Help You.<p>The Assessment and Testing Centers, in collaboration with Center for Teaching and Learning, is offering an online workshop on using the testing services at Montgomery College. Faculty members who expect to use the Assessment and Testing Centers for in-person testing are invited to attend. The workshop will focus on RegisterBlast, the platform faculty will use to submit, edit, and retrieve their tests and students will use to make their testing appointments. Tips will be shared to facilitate a seamless testing process and a positive experience for faculty and students. Staff will be ready to answer questions from individual faculty members. We will also share resources on using HonorLock, the third-party service for online proctoring. We hope to see you!</p>
<p>When: Wednesday, June 10</p>
<p>Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.</p>
<p>Where: Zoom, Reserve your seat through Learning in Workday</p>Employee News0179000Tuesday, June 9, 2026emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127562details.php?id=127562&title=Faculty,_Wondering_How_to_Handle_In-Person_Exams?_Discover_How_MC's_Assessment_Centers_Can_Help_You.0College Newscollegenews1Employee Newsemployeenews7Montgomery Collegehttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/Montgomery CollegeGuided Placement Help Days! Are you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared. Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/guided-placement-help-days/9b132bd4-9f67-4718-b603-4fb3c4f957a6Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTHybrid Career WorkshopsThe ignITe Hub in partnership with Career Catchers, Inc. will provide individualized career coaching and monthly career workshops. Each month a hybrid workshop will be presented with a different job readiness topic or skill. These services are free and open to the general public.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/hybrid-career-workshops-future-proof-mastering-your-transferable-skills-4/ed5f06fb-e933-4622-9c64-452979a8f1d0Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTGuided Placement Help Days! Are you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared. Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/guided-placement-help-days/6fd9e180-d81b-4ec2-94fc-8407f62cb291Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTJoin us for MC’s Paying for College Series!- How to Avoid Having Your Courses Deleted for NonpaymentGet practical advice on staying enrolled and managing payment deadlines.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/join-us-for-mcs-paying-for-college-series--how-to-avoid-having-your-courses-deleted-for-nonpayment/ed397b06-9859-48bb-9665-d85cc47a67dbWed, 10 Jun 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-4/feda0df0-820d-4064-a62f-0633942ca4ebThu, 11 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMTGuided Placement Help Days! at Germantown CampusAre you a future student who needs access to or help with MC’s guided placement process? Then join us on campus! Your success at MC is important to us, and the guided placement process will help us make sure you are prepared. Guided Placement Help Days (all events are 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/guided-placement-help-days-at-germantown-campus-1/504a11ca-5d83-46ad-83fd-b783a1de0d12Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMTSummer Open House- Germantown 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/germantown/event/summer-open-house--germantown/13039e21-0ce1-4e24-a061-2cc1acfba3bdMon, 15 Jun 2026 14:00:00 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-3/9649570f-0160-4db7-abcc-88930d4efd45Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMTAuthor Talk and Book Signing with Lisa See. Sponsored by the English and Reading Department, Women's and Gender Studies Program and People's Book. Montgomery college welcomes New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. Her new book draws on the vibrancy and turmoil of post-Civil War Los Angeles to tell the story of three Chinese women who managed to survive and eventually, thrive, despite all odds.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/author-talk-and--book-signing-with-lisa-see-sponsored-by-the-english-and-reading-department-womens-and-gender-studies-program-and-peoples-book/2b0b5d85-9f42-4a84-9067-f3ede48f118aTue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:00 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-3/fa7c952a-1ee2-4e95-8a96-a649275087c3Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMTPIC MC Presents: The Tour (Group B)Regular and predictable tours enhance used to create institutional awareness. Sign up here: https://luma.com/homehttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/pic-mc-group-b-tours-4/26ea8bf6-58f2-45f8-923d-143cae5cf28cThu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTMontgomery College Alumni Networking EventJoin us for a relaxed networking event designed specifically for recent MC alumni! Don’t miss out on this special event, offered specifically for Montgomery College alumni who graduated or last took classes since 2016. At Pinstripes in North Bethesda, on Thursday, Jun 18 from 5-9 p.m.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/montgomery-college-alumni-networking-event/ca4c583d-0efa-470b-babf-669346bc2951Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon/dd245d99-a8b3-4fd4-8e6d-95903784476dSun, 21 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-1/44038a6a-bf65-403b-8439-8946635d353eSun, 21 Jun 2026 18:00:00 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-1/0a3bff17-43ac-4aed-9172-f830d46c1edaWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMTFree GED Prep and Pathways Workshop at Wheaton LibraryGet help preparing for the GED through free workshops offered in both English and Spanish. These sessions are designed to support adult learners in building the skills and confidence needed to succeed on the GED exam.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/free-ged-prep-and-pathways-workshop-at-wheaton-library-1/d7887351-8e1d-4b93-b249-f6e103ae68a7Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-2/a81c52aa-a733-4dce-a032-b71c1305260eSat, 27 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-3/d79949a1-3af1-4dad-8861-f6047476af13Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-4/be526de6-3e36-415f-84fe-f955ff72599cSun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTInto the Woods - MC's Summer Musical w/Dinner Theatre OptinonWhen classic stories collide, the real adventure begins! MC presents 6 performances of the classic musical "Into the Woods".https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/into-the-woods---mcs-summer-musical-wdinner-theatre-optinon-5/c2798608-3c97-42c4-ad4c-9c9ad5a6082cSun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 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-4/ac04f004-b61f-4140-b353-09ce63e53d45Mon, 06 Jul 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-5/5608288e-0906-4227-ae9d-d445cb1e34c1Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMTSummer Open House-Rockville 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/rockville/event/summer-open-house-rockville/6a6a2d6e-25e9-40cc-8d3c-e0f9212d74a4Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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-4/ec052720-6511-4caf-9073-bb81f7a10269Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:00:00 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-4/c3fa076b-5b66-4915-83fa-54dd9901808eTue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:00 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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