https://insidemc.montgomerycollege.edu 05-25-2026 05-25-2026 05-25-2026 Monday, May 25, 2026 Monday, May 25, 2026 0 14 0a26746e-59ea-3e24-fdea-b2a4d5aa512f1274202026-05-25 00:00:01.000Brady PattonMC Foundation Innovation Fund Grant Application Now Open<p>The MC Foundation Innovation Grant submission application is now open. The application submission deadline is May 26.</p> <p><a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-programs/innovation-works/index.html">https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/special-programs/innovation-works/index.html</a></p> <p>The 2025-2026 grant theme is "Innovating Access: Empowering Every Learner, Enriching Every Pathway." The deadline for submission is May 26, 2026, and projects will conclude by May 31, 2027.</p> <p>The Innovation Fund has up to $40,000 for projects that demonstrate how they will enhance the student experience across various learning environments, aiming not just at academic success but also at contributing to a richer community fabric.</p> <p>Enhance the sense of connection among students, faculty, and the community, creating a pervasive sense of belonging.</p> <p>Implement innovative solutions to improve student retention and timely completion of their academic goals.Advance student access, completion, and post-completion success and address bold and innovative opportunities that align with our transformational aspirations </p> <p>Grants that promote collaboration and cross-functional teams will be given greater consideration. We are looking for your best thinking and innovative strategies that will impact a broad range of students.</p> <p>This grant is made possible through the generosity of Montgomery College Foundation donors. Award winners will be notified mid to late July and recognized at the Fall Convocation during professional week in August. Faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and administrators on projects is highly encouraged. Students desiring to apply must partner with a faculty or staff member to apply. For questions, email: <a href="mailto:innovationworks@montgomerycollege.edu">innovationworks@montgomerycollege.edu</a> </p> <p></p> Need to Know01 15060 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127420 details.php?id=127420&title=MC_Foundation_Innovation_Fund_Grant_Application_Now_Open 9e6257ed-a401-7034-11bc-c617827007e31274362026-05-25 00:00:01.000Anne BriggsMC Library E-Resources Access Update<p>Montgomery College Library is pleased to announce that we have upgraded our access management platform, which is the system that ensures only authorized users can access our subscribed e-resources. While there are many benefits to this change, you will be required to make some updates to ensure your students continue to have seamless access to library e-resources used in your classes.</p> <p><b>Why is the library switching to a new access management platform?</b></p> <ul> <li>Easier authentication: MC students and employees will now use their institution credentials (the same credentials you use to access MyMC) to access e-resources from off campus.</li> <li>Better security.</li> <li>Changing technology: our previous authentication system is becoming obsolete as vendors and browsers evolve.</li> </ul> <p><b>How do I log in to library e-resources?</b></p> <p>When you are on campus, there is no need to log in to library e-resources. When you are off campus, you will be prompted to log in with the same MyMC credentials you use to access your College email or MyMC.</p> <p><b>What updates do I need to make?</b></p> <p>If you have saved links to library e-resources (e.g., in a syllabus, an assignment, browser bookmarks, etc.) you will need to update those links.</p> <p>To update links to library e-resources:</p> <ol> <li>Remove the old proxy server URL prefix (https://montgomerycollege.edu/idm.oclc.org/login?url=) from the link, if present.<ol> <li>For example, the link "https://montgomerycollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/chatbots-may-hallucinate-more-often-than-many/docview/2886447825/se-2?accountid=39773" becomes "https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/chatbots-may-hallucinate-more-often-than-many/docview/2886447825/se-2?accountid=39773."</li> <li>Paste the link you modified in step 1 into our <a href="https://go.openathens.net/generate/montgomerycollege.edu/82193323">link generator tool</a> to create an updated link.<ol> <li>For example, pasting the modified link above into the link generator tool produces this URL, which you can now use to link to the resource: "https://go.openathens.net/redirector/montgomerycollege.edu?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fnewspapers%2Fchatbots-may-hallucinate-more-often-than-many%2Fdocview%2F2886447825%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D39773."</li> </ol></li> </ol></li> </ol> <p>You have until June 30, 2026 to update your links to library e-resources. After June 30, any links that haven't been updated will cease to work from off-campus.</p> <p>There are two exceptions:</p> <ol> <li>If you've linked to library e-resources in Blackboard, you do not need to update those links. Links in Blackboard will be updated automatically by June 30 and will continue to function in the meantime.</li> <li>If the link to the library e-resource doesn't begin with the proxy prefix (https://montgomerycollege.edu/idm.oclc.org/login?url=), you do not need to update those links.</li> </ol> <p><b>How can I get more information or help?</b></p> <p>For more details on these changes and how to properly link to library e-resources, please visit our <a href="https://library.montgomerycollege.edu/faculty-support/using-permanent-links.html">Link to Library E-Resources webpage</a>. If you have additional questions or need help, please contact Bobby Reeves, E-Resource Management and Discovery Services Librarian, at <a href="mailto:bobby.reeves@montgomerycollege.edu">bobby.reeves@montgomerycollege.edu</a>.</p> Need to Know01 15090 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127436 details.php?id=127436&title=MC_Library_E-Resources_Access_Update 1c640f90-6fba-7ce4-b9e4-1435e5c82f661271962026-05-25 00:00:01.000Daniel UmanaClear AI Expectations Across Courses: Introducing ALIGN<p data-start="2197" data-end="2335">As part of the Academic Master Plan (Goal 3.3.b), Montgomery College is developing AI-inclusive curriculum guidelines.</p> <p data-start="2337" data-end="2575">A cross-functional team of faculty and staff has created <strong data-start="2394" data-end="2455">ALIGN (AI Levels for Instructional Guidance &amp; Navigation)</strong>, a framework designed to help faculty communicate expectations for AI use in coursework using a clear, shared language.</p> <p data-start="2577" data-end="2753">Students are already engaging with AI tools. ALIGN helps make expectations more transparent while preserving faculty autonomy in how those expectations are defined and applied.</p> <p data-start="2755" data-end="2814">We are currently in the <strong data-start="2779" data-end="2797">feedback stage</strong> and are seeking:</p> <ul data-start="2815" data-end="2907"> <li data-section-id="a1fv9x" data-start="2815" data-end="2847">Input from faculty and staff</li> <li data-section-id="1o5cpsg" data-start="2848" data-end="2907">Faculty interested in participating in a <strong data-start="2891" data-end="2907">summer pilot</strong></li> </ul> <p data-start="2909" data-end="2956">Review the draft materials here: <a href="https://montgomerycollege0-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/dumana4_montgomerycollege_edu/IQBOGl4wkJDaRKqC_Say-xrSAdCx1hqI06MKJheLfHUkK5M?e=BJdM41">ALIGN InsideMC.pdf</a></p> <p data-start="2909" data-end="2956">Developed by a cross-functional team: Daniel Umana, Shade Akinrimisi, Henry Caballero, Tom Cantu, Jenny Hatleberg, Joyce Khouri, Tia Roebuck, Annie Welsh</p> <p data-start="937" data-end="1024">Please share feedback by <strong data-start="962" data-end="972">May 29</strong> by emailing: Daniel Umana (daniel.umana@montgomerycollege.edu).</p>1Full_ALIGN.pngattach/1c640f90-6fba-7ce4-b9e4-1435e5c82f66/Full_ALIGN.pngtn_0.pngattach/1c640f90-6fba-7ce4-b9e4-1435e5c82f66/tn_0.pngFramework Overviewdi_0.pngattach/1c640f90-6fba-7ce4-b9e4-1435e5c82f66/di_0.pngCollege News01 80090 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127196 details.php?id=127196&title=Clear_AI_Expectations_Across_Courses:_Introducing_ALIGN 14c25db9-13c3-8654-2db4-b2ab0b48b2b91272892026-05-25 00:00:01.000Anne BriggsCelebrate May Heritage Months with MC Library<p>May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Jewish American Heritage Month. MC Library is excited to celebrate! </p> <p>Stop by any of our campus library locations to view our beautiful displays and borrow books, films, and more related to Asian Pacific American and Jewish American heritage. </p> <p>Or, check out our online <a href="https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/asian-pacific-american-heritage" target="_blank">Asian Pacific American Heritage</a> and <a href="https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/jewish-american-heritage" target="_blank">Jewish American Heritage</a> guides. These guides offer recommendations for library books and e-books related to Asian Pacific American and Jewish American history, contemporary thought, and even children's literature. You'll also find streaming films on Asian Pacific American and Jewish American history, culture, notable individuals, and much more. If you'd like to research topics related to these heritage months, the guides will direct you to databases and journals on the topics, as well as tips for conducting research. Finally, celebrate and connect with MC, local, and national resources related to Asian Pacific American and Jewish American heritage. </p> <p>We encourage you to use the <a href="https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/asian-pacific-american-heritage" target="_blank">Asian Pacific American Heritage guide</a> and the <a href="https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/jewish-american-heritage" target="_blank">Jewish American Heritage guide</a> for your own personal growth, as well as share the guides with your students who may benefit from learning more about these important celebratory months. </p>2carousel-heritage-month-jewish-1000x500.pngattach/14c25db9-13c3-8654-2db4-b2ab0b48b2b9/carousel-heritage-month-jewish-1000x500.pngtn_0.pngattach/14c25db9-13c3-8654-2db4-b2ab0b48b2b9/tn_0.pngcarousel-heritage-month-aapi-1000x500.pngattach/14c25db9-13c3-8654-2db4-b2ab0b48b2b9/carousel-heritage-month-aapi-1000x500.pngtn_1.pngattach/14c25db9-13c3-8654-2db4-b2ab0b48b2b9/tn_1.pngdi_0.pngattach/14c25db9-13c3-8654-2db4-b2ab0b48b2b9/di_0.pngCollege News01 80080 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127289 details.php?id=127289&title=Celebrate_May_Heritage_Months_with_MC_Library 840455b1-8dcb-e874-6980-3498bbe616f91255452026-05-25 00:00:01.000Kimberly Bloch RincanignITe Hub Fireside Chat Career Series - Spring 2026 Line Up<p>The ignITe Hub's 2026 Spring Fireside Chat Career Series Line Up is Live!</p> <p>First Monday of the Month</p> <p>6 p.m. - Dinner for In-Person Guests | 6:30-8 p.m. - Presentation</p> <p>Hybrid</p> <p>In-Person Location: ignITe Hub at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/montgomery-college/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">Montgomery College</a> - Mannakee Building900 Hungerford Drive, Room 107, Rockville, MD 20850</p> <p>Register Now <a href="https://ignitehubmc.com/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=fireside+chat">ignITe Hub Event Calendar</a></p> <p><strong>SCHEDULE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monday, February 2, Product Management: The Leadership Path in Technology</li> <li>Monday, March 2, The Portfolio Approach: Expanding Your Influence Beyond Your Job Description</li> <li>Monday, April 6, Inside GovTech: Leading with Empathy</li> <li>Monday, May 4, Small Business, Big Impact: 4 Ways to Elevate Through Giving</li> </ul>1FSC-Spring-2026-Seasonal-Flyer.pngattach/840455b1-8dcb-e874-6980-3498bbe616f9/FSC-Spring-2026-Seasonal-Flyer.pngtn_0.pngattach/840455b1-8dcb-e874-6980-3498bbe616f9/tn_0.pngdi_0.pngattach/840455b1-8dcb-e874-6980-3498bbe616f9/di_0.pngCollege News01 80080 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=125545 details.php?id=125545&title=ignITe_Hub_Fireside_Chat_Career_Series_-_Spring_2026_Line_Up 44390599-1689-8004-5d41-d7a0ff34c9391273802026-05-25 00:00:01.000Anjenee CannonGet Free Help Preparing for the GED<p>Get 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.</p> <p>Workshops will be held on May 28 (English) and June 25 (Spanish) from 1-3 p.m. at Wheaton Library.</p> <p>Participants should register in advance for their preferred session.</p> <p>For details and registration, please visit the links below:</p> <p><a href="https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16189632" target="_blank">May 28 Workshop in English</a></p> <p><a href="https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/16189149" target="_blank">June 25 Workshop in Spanish</a></p>1GEDWorkshopFlyer.pngattach/44390599-1689-8004-5d41-d7a0ff34c939/GEDWorkshopFlyer.pngtn_0.pngattach/44390599-1689-8004-5d41-d7a0ff34c939/tn_0.pngGED Workshop at Wheaton Library Flyerdi_0.pngattach/44390599-1689-8004-5d41-d7a0ff34c939/di_0.pngCollege News01 80070 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127380 details.php?id=127380&title=Get_Free_Help_Preparing_for_the_GED 2994134e-b3da-dee4-35c7-577c5f62e68e1274232026-05-25 00:00:01.000Brady PattonApply Today: Raptor Ready Scholarship<p>The $1,000 "Raptor Ready" Scholarship may only be applied to fall 2026 <a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance.html" target="_blank">tuition and fees</a>, and the application MUST be completed by August 3, 2026. The first 1,000 eligible applicants will be considered for the scholarship with all others added to a waitlist.</p> <p>Students may also use the scholarship toward the tuition and fee cost of select WDCE programs:</p> <ul> <li>Clinical Medical Assistant</li> <li>Certified Nursing Assistant</li> <li>Early Childhood Education</li> </ul> <p>In order to get the scholarship, students need to:</p> <ul> <li>Be admitted to Montgomery College prior to applying for the Raptor Ready Scholarship;</li> <li>Register for and attend at least six credit hours this fall;</li> <li>Complete the <a href="https://dynamicforms.ngwebsolutions.com/Submit/Page?form=50b2c17c-c88f-4bba-a749-cc79d3f506f6&amp;section=1102968&amp;page=707342&amp;token=Ko-NoyUK_eJILJ7Hf2MGtGs-0pF-fETsszGFhlqZPYk" target="_blank">Raptor Ready Scholarship application</a> by August 3, 2026;</li> <li>Be one of the first 1,000 applicants; all others will be placed on a waitlist.</li> </ul> <p>Visit the <a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/raptor-ready-scholarship-program.html" target="_blank">Raptor Ready Scholarship website</a> for more information.</p> College News01 80060 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127423 details.php?id=127423&title=Apply_Today:_Raptor_Ready_Scholarship 6d997a38-06c4-8bd4-b5e3-3e051cf015551274152026-05-25 00:00:01.000Kiersten NewtoffStudents Present (and Win!) at Statewide STEM Conference<p>On Saturday, April 18 nearly 400 state of Maryland students, faculty, and staff gathered at the Community College of Baltimore County, Essex Campus to present and learn from others at the Maryland Collegiate STEM Conference. Three faculty and staff presented, and 15 students presented their research at the conference. Presentations spanned across STEM from vaccine hesitancy, a bioinformatics dive into algae, best practices for a computer science club, and so much more. Montgomery College students earned top marks in the oral presentations. Selena Ritschel (faculty mentor Evdokia Kastanos) placed 1st with their presentation "Lysogenic properties of Bacteriophages, isolated as part of the HHMI SEA-PHAGES program in introductory biology" and Julia Mesquita Peterson (faculty mentor Kiersten Newtoff) placed 3rd with their presentation "Human activity as a predictor of nest predation in Eastern Bluebirds: A comparative study of urban campuses and woodland preserves.".</p> <p>Congratulations to all Montgomery College presenters!</p>2MCSC_2026_Poster.JPGattach/6d997a38-06c4-8bd4-b5e3-3e051cf01555/MCSC_2026_Poster.JPGtn_0.jpgattach/6d997a38-06c4-8bd4-b5e3-3e051cf01555/tn_0.jpgGilberto Sanchez Castillo presents their research during the poster sessionMCSC_2026.jpegattach/6d997a38-06c4-8bd4-b5e3-3e051cf01555/MCSC_2026.jpegtn_1.jpegattach/6d997a38-06c4-8bd4-b5e3-3e051cf01555/tn_1.jpegSome of the MC student presenters pause for a photo between sessionsdi_0.jpgattach/6d997a38-06c4-8bd4-b5e3-3e051cf01555/di_0.jpgCollege News01 80070 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127415 details.php?id=127415&title=Students_Present_(and_Win!)_at_Statewide_STEM_Conference 25ffa532-837a-af64-fdaf-d4b5094a98461260012026-05-25 00:00:01.000Dafany MolinaThe Mobile Market<p>The Mobile Market, hosted by the Student Wellness Center, provides fresh produce and other foods at no cost to Montgomery College students, faculty, staff, and the community. Markets are offered monthly across campuses, including Takoma Park/Silver Spring from 2-3:30 p.m., Germantown from 10 a.m.- 12 Noon, and Rockville from 10 a.m.-12 Noon. Food is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, no proof of eligibility is required, and visitors are encouraged to bring their own bags. Volunteer opportunities are also available</p>1MobileMarketFlyer.jpgattach/25ffa532-837a-af64-fdaf-d4b5094a9846/MobileMarketFlyer.jpgtn_0.jpgattach/25ffa532-837a-af64-fdaf-d4b5094a9846/tn_0.jpgdi_0.jpgattach/25ffa532-837a-af64-fdaf-d4b5094a9846/di_0.jpgStudent News01 780100 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=126001 details.php?id=126001&title=The_Mobile_Market ff8ec878-25ce-1f54-7dd7-6e1777be3db01273342026-05-25 00:00:01.000Ezra PineCall All New Graduates: Sign Up for the Alumni Association Today!<p>Attention Class of 2026! Your connection with MC does not end at graduation - sign up for your FREE Alumni Association membership today!</p> <p>The MC Alumni Association is your ongoing connection to Montgomery College and the friends and professors you met here. Membership includes a wide array of benefits, networking opportunities, and resources beyond graduation.</p> <p>As we get closer to Commencement, we invite you to join our growing community by signing up on our website today. We offer a quick, easy application to fast-track your way to join. We would love to have you on board!</p> <p>Sign up here: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni-friends-donors/alumni-association.html</p>1JoinTheAlumniAssociation.jpgattach/ff8ec878-25ce-1f54-7dd7-6e1777be3db0/JoinTheAlumniAssociation.jpgtn_0.jpgattach/ff8ec878-25ce-1f54-7dd7-6e1777be3db0/tn_0.jpgdi_0.jpgattach/ff8ec878-25ce-1f54-7dd7-6e1777be3db0/di_0.jpgStudent News01 78090 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127334 details.php?id=127334&title=Call_All_New_Graduates:_Sign_Up_for_the_Alumni_Association_Today! 81610594-fb91-ff14-753a-2a4ee90e0c231255992026-05-25 00:00:01.000Elizabeth FeldmanPart-time Faculty May Spotlight<p>By Liz Feldman on Behalf of the Part-Time Faculty Institute</p> <p>"Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion."-Lorraine Anderson, free-lance writer and editor.</p> <p>This quote captures the spirit and career of part-time faculty member Amy Wynia. She is a conservationist, environmentalist, avian expert, and naturalist.</p> <p>Wynia has taught several courses in Biology since joining the College in 2020. Those include Principles of Biology I, Natural Science of the Chesapeake Bay, and Environmental Biology. Wynia lives in Cedar Springs, Michigan and only teaches remotely. She joined the College when the pandemic struck. The Biology Department had a remote teaching job available and hired Wynia. She has been part of the College community ever since.</p> <p>She grew up in Michigan and became interested in wildlife when she was a child. She and her father would spend time outdoors, and Wynia developed a love for nature.</p> <p>After finishing high school, Wynia attended the University of Rhode Island where she earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Wildlife Conservation Biology. She also minored in Botany. She then went on to earn her Masters of Science in Biology with a focus in Ornithology from Arkansas State University. Wynia then pursued her doctorate in Biology with a focus in Ornithology from the University of North Texas.</p> <p>Wynia is an avian ecologist. She loves studying and learning about birds. Her favorite bird is the Magellanic Woodpecker. She studied this species as part of her dissertation research in southern Chile.</p> <p>"They are the largest woodpeckers in South America, and in my opinion are a charismatic and striking species. The male has a bright, red head, and the female has a black curly crest. I not only appreciate their beauty, but the value they bring to their ecosystems," Wynia explained.</p> <p>She is not a fan of House Sparrows or other invasive species. Wynia does not appreciate birds that she said "outcompete native species for resources."</p> <p>Studying nature is not a risk free adventure. Wynia conducted a lot of fieldwork as she pursued her graduate degrees.</p> <p>While in Arkansas, "I was working in forests with many dangerous and sometimes difficult species. I encountered bears, alligators, feral hogs, venomous snakes, poison ivy, mosquitoes and ticks. Not all these species were scary, but they definitely made fieldwork more interesting and challenging," she said.</p> <p>While people routinely see birds flying in the air, individuals may not know how important they are in nature.</p> <p>"Birds have instrumental value to people. For example birds help pollinate plants, disperse seeds, reduce human stress, and provide aesthetic value. Birds are essentially the only taxonomic group that is easy to observe in many habitats. We can find birds on every continent," Wynia said.</p> <p>She explained birds have many interesting behaviors. For example, crows can remember people's faces and can solve puzzles.</p> <p>"Many avian species can mimic sounds and words, and many make incredibly intricate nests. Unfortunately many avian species have declined and are threatened due to climate change," she said.</p> <p>Wynia enjoys passing on her knowledge about nature to her students. When she was an undergraduate, she was inspired to teach by her Wetland Ecology Professor, Dr. Frank Golet.</p> <p>"He was an amazing professor who cared deeply about his students, and I wanted to instill that passion, excitement, and care in students," Wynia said.</p> <p>"I hope students experience my enthusiasm for science and teaching. I hope it inspires them to find something about which they are equally passionate and enthusiastic. I also hope students experience a relaxing, respectful environment where diverse backgrounds are welcome," Wynia explained.</p> <p>She holds her students to high standards while making sure they reach their academic goals.</p> <p>"I want them to be successful professionally and personally which is why I stress the importance of deadlines, professional communication, and advocating for themselves. I want my students to finish my course with a strong understanding of the material. I also want them to know I cared about them and supported them to the best of my ability," Wynia said.</p> <p>When Wynia is not teaching, she enjoys observing birds in nature and being outdoors. She also enjoys traveling and learning new cultures. In addition, she said she loves to cook, bake, camp, hike and curl up with a good book.</p>1AmyWynia.pngattach/81610594-fb91-ff14-753a-2a4ee90e0c23/AmyWynia.pngtn_0.pngattach/81610594-fb91-ff14-753a-2a4ee90e0c23/tn_0.pngdi_0.pngattach/81610594-fb91-ff14-753a-2a4ee90e0c23/di_0.pngEmployee News01 790110 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=125599 details.php?id=125599&title=Part-time_Faculty_May_Spotlight a3565c3a-c912-8b24-c558-e49619247ca91270912026-05-25 00:00:01.000Stacey MillerDiscounted Hershey Park Tickets<p>Save 55% On Hershey Park 1-day Admission!</p> <p>Prepay And Save:</p> <ul> <li>Tickets Are Emailed To You!</li> <li>Discounted Prepaid Parking</li> <li>Food &amp; Beverage Add-ons</li> </ul> <p>Visit Hersheypark.com For Hours</p> <ul> <li>DATED Admissions (Ages 3+) Price Range $39.99 - $42.99, VALID ONLY on the day you select!</li> <li>1-Day Any Day Ticket - Valid Through 9/7/26 (Ages 3+) Price $44.99, Valid any public operating day through September 7, 2026.</li> </ul> <p>https://www.hersheypark.com/qr/N6ESUFYI9M/</p> <p>Attached is a flyer with the QR code and promo code to enter the store.</p> <p>Promo Code:HPPartner</p> <p>A $2.99 per-item processing fee and an $0.85 amusement tax per admission ticket are added at checkout.</p>12026HersheyparkPartnerOffer.pdfattach/a3565c3a-c912-8b24-c558-e49619247ca9/2026HersheyparkPartnerOffer.pdf Employee News01 79080 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127091 details.php?id=127091&title=Discounted_Hershey_Park_Tickets 47ca137e-c42e-7a64-19ce-72760775d7fb1274602026-05-25 00:00:01.000Jorge Zuniga2026 Raptor Awards Celebrate Student-Athlete Excellence<p data-start="0" data-end="387">The Montgomery College Athletics Department, alongside MCTV and the Marketing &amp; Communications Department, celebrated the 2026 Raptor Awards on wednesday, May 13, recognizing the outstanding achievements of Raptors student-athletes throughout the 2025-2026 academic year. The evening featured food, music, raffle prizes, and awards while honoring both team and individual accomplishments.</p> <p data-start="389" data-end="641" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Major award winners included:</p> <ul> <li>Giovanna Serednicki de Avila (Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year)</li> <li>Jayden Mandler (Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year)</li> <li>Janelle Orellana (Female Student-Athlete of the Year)</li> <li>Ian Pascal (Male Student-Athlete of the Year)</li> </ul> <p data-start="389" data-end="641" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Full story link: <a href="https://mcraptors.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260515rzi4zb">https://mcraptors.com/general/2025-26/releases/20260515rzi4zb</a></p>1BanquetWebsitePost.pngattach/47ca137e-c42e-7a64-19ce-72760775d7fb/BanquetWebsitePost.pngtn_0.pngattach/47ca137e-c42e-7a64-19ce-72760775d7fb/tn_0.pngdi_0.pngattach/47ca137e-c42e-7a64-19ce-72760775d7fb/di_0.pngAthletics01 81050 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127460 details.php?id=127460&title=2026_Raptor_Awards_Celebrate_Student-Athlete_Excellence e69f42de-3419-a1f4-d1e0-20acbc36cc521274622026-05-25 00:00:01.000Jorge ZunigaTrack & Field: Raptors Compete on National Stage at NJCAA DI Championship<p data-start="66" data-end="326"><strong>Hobbs, New Mexico -</strong> Sophomores Isaac Benavides and Kendall Wideman II represented the Montgomery College Track &amp; Field program at the NJCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Hobbs, New Mexico, closing out a successful 2026 outdoor season on the national stage.</p> <p data-start="328" data-end="826">Sophomore hammer thrower and national qualifier Isaac Benavides capped off an impressive spring campaign with an 11th place finish in the Men's Hammer Throw. Benavides recorded marks of 50.70m (166-4) and 50.44m (165-6), competing against some of the top junior college athletes in the country. Throughout the season, Benavides consistently placed among the top competitors in the region, earning multiple first-place finishes and establishing himself as one of the top throwers in program history.</p> <p data-start="828" data-end="1209">Sophomore high jumper Kendall Wideman II also earned a national qualification after hitting the qualifying standard during the final regular season meet of the year. Wideman played a major role in the resurgence of Montgomery College Track &amp; Field this season, helping elevate the program's visibility while setting the tone for future student-athletes joining the Raptors program.</p> <p data-start="1211" data-end="1387" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Both sophomores conclude their Montgomery careers after helping lay a strong foundation for the continued growth of Raptors Track &amp; Field under the program's renewed direction.</p>21.pngattach/e69f42de-3419-a1f4-d1e0-20acbc36cc52/1.pngtn_0.pngattach/e69f42de-3419-a1f4-d1e0-20acbc36cc52/tn_0.png2.pngattach/e69f42de-3419-a1f4-d1e0-20acbc36cc52/2.pngtn_1.pngattach/e69f42de-3419-a1f4-d1e0-20acbc36cc52/tn_1.pngdi_0.pngattach/e69f42de-3419-a1f4-d1e0-20acbc36cc52/di_0.pngAthletics01 81050 Monday, May 25, 2026 emailArticle.php?articleToEmail=127462 details.php?id=127462&title=Track_&_Field:_Raptors_Compete_on_National_Stage_at_NJCAA_DI_Championship 0Need to Knowneedtoknow1College Newscollegenews2Student Newsstudentnews3Employee Newsemployeenews4Athleticsathletics 7https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/Montgomery CollegeA free, 6-week intensive digital marketing course for entrepreneurs of the Arts and Humanities at the ignITe Hub! Join the instructor, Lateasa Polito, Owner and Creative Curator, Polito &amp; Co, for an exciting HYBRID learning experience.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/the-brand-accelerator-your-business-reimagined-for-success-19/238a2310-ed6c-4d96-b903-5871e96b3f72Tue, 26 May 2026 22:30:00 GMTPlant Sale: Location: Germantown Greenhouse Time: 2:30-5:30 p.m.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/plant-sale---environmental-horticulture-program/e9302bad-1f2d-43bd-b581-7497222b3966Wed, 27 May 2026 18:30:00 GMTGet 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/26dd61e4-ea88-4e04-96e6-4361b59bd9ddThu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMTA free, 6-week intensive digital marketing course for entrepreneurs of the Arts and Humanities at the ignITe Hub! Join the instructor, Lateasa Polito, Owner and Creative Curator, Polito &amp; Co, for an exciting HYBRID learning experience.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/the-brand-accelerator-your-business-reimagined-for-success-20/33508c96-c081-4702-acf4-0e6c0cc4290cThu, 28 May 2026 22:30:00 GMTThe TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) at Montgomery College provides the Free Official GED® READY Practice Test at no cost twice a month at the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/free-ged-ready-practice-test-registration-required-6/79caef67-a20e-4333-b30e-572622ea71aeFri, 29 May 2026 16:30:00 GMTTRIO 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-3/2482f699-0245-4d65-82a0-f0f562930bb2Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMTThe 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 GMTGet 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 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 GMTThe TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) offers in-person Paying for Education &amp; 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 GMTMontgomery college welcomes New York Times bestselling author Lisa See. 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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 GMTTRIO 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 sessions are free and open to the public. Sessions in English are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month. 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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: 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 GMTMontgomery 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 Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) organiza sesiones informativas virtuales mensuales gratuitas en inglés, español y amárico. 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