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1 d15235aa-cede-bd54-6170-bf6df3306c4a1266042026-04-06 00:00:01.000Brady PattonBeyond the Town Hall: Introducing the New MC Impact ForumThis spring, Montgomery College is introducing a refreshed format for Collegewide engagement. On April 28, we will launch the MC Impact Forum, a new approach that builds on the spirit of our traditional Town Hall while creating more space for conversation, reflection, and shared learning across our community. Please save the date: MC Impact Forum Tuesday, April 28 10-11:30 a.m. Rockville Campus - Science West 301 Whether you plan to attend in person or virtually, please let us know by completing the <a href="https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/events/impact-forum/index.html">RSVP form</a>. The forum will feature reflections from President Williams and a series of brief panel conversations highlighting the work happening across the College, and the impact it is making for our students and community. These conversations will explore three key areas of impact with faculty, staff, and students. Panel 1: Student Access, Belonging, and Early Momentum Facilitator Dr. Tiffany Ray-Patterson, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs Focus How early engagement, advising, and belonging efforts help students build momentum and succeed from their first days at Montgomery College. Panelists <ul> <li>Marco Rocafuerte, Engineering Student</li> <li>Shelly Caldwell Bennett, Counseling Faculty and First Year Experience Coordinator, Takoma Park/Silver Spring</li> <li>Leslie Casey, Enrollment and Student Access Manager</li> </ul> Panel 2: Academic Excellence and Innovation in Practice Facilitator Dr. Deidre Price, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Focus How faculty and staff collaborate to connect classroom learning with experiential opportunities such as internships, apprenticeships, and applied projects. Panelists <ul> <li>Kedar Hardikar, Dean, Engineering and Computer Science</li> <li>Chantal Vilmar, Dean of Instruction, Applied Technologies</li> <li>Anna Donohoe, Instructional Designer, Distance Learning</li> </ul> Panel 3: Montgomery College as a Responsive Community Anchor Facilitator Dr. Michelle Campbell, Senior Vice President for Advancement and Community Engagement Focus How listening to our community--and analyzing engagement with our outreach and marketing--helps guide partnerships, innovation, and opportunity. Panelists <ul> <li>Yanira Rodriguez, Community Engagement Manager</li> <li>Staci Griffin, Operations and Tenant Manager, Pinkney Innovation Complex</li> <li>Brian O'Neal, Assistant Marketing Director</li> </ul> Need to Knowbrady.patton@montgomerycollege.edu240-567-7569 126601

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Montgomery Collegehttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/Montgomery CollegeFree 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-2/0a637684-0142-45fd-9186-7bb41da7a5fcTue, 19 May 2026 19:30:00 GMTPIC MC Community Connect Networking Event Launches a platform for informal dialogue and community-building, as well as casual networking. 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This means more personalized recognition, better seating for guests, and a truly memorable eventhttps://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/commencement-6/0699dd1d-3dbe-4b4e-b67b-eee26f16dee4Fri, 22 May 2026 14:00:00 GMTCancelled - The Brand Accelerator: Your Business Reimagined for SuccessA 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 & 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 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/26dd61e4-ea88-4e04-96e6-4361b59bd9ddThu, 28 May 2026 17:00:00 GMTCancelled - The Brand Accelerator: Your Business Reimagined for SuccessA 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 & 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 GMTFree GED Ready Practice Test (Registration Required)The 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 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-3/2482f699-0245-4d65-82a0-f0f562930bb2Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:00:00 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 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. 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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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 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