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			// JS Code that is used in all stories but which does not need to be loaded each time any given web
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			function ConvertSpecialChars (fieldCtrl)
				{
					fieldCtrl.value = ConvertSpecialCharsCore (fieldCtrl.value);
					return true;
				}

			// Need this function so we can call the conversion outside of the DOM context, i.e., on raw strings.
			function ConvertSpecialCharsCore (textToConvert)
				{
					var convertedHTML = textToConvert;

					if (!document.mainForm.converted_characters_source)
						{
							alert ("Character conversion cannot be used unless the form field converted_characters_source is defined.");
							return false;
						}
					if (!document.mainForm.converted_characters_target)
						{
							alert ("Character conversion cannot be used unless the form field converted_characters_target is defined.");
							return false;
						}
					var sourceCharArray = document.mainForm.converted_characters_source.value.split("|");
					var targetCharArray = document.mainForm.converted_characters_target.value.split("|");
					
					for (var x = 0; x < sourceCharArray.length; x++)
						{
			//				alert ("Replacing [" + String.fromCharCode(sourceCharArray[x]) + "] with [" + targetCharArray[x] + "]");
							while (-1 != convertedHTML.indexOf(String.fromCharCode(sourceCharArray[x])) )
								convertedHTML = convertedHTML.replace (String.fromCharCode(sourceCharArray[x]), targetCharArray[x]);
						}

					return convertedHTML;
				}
				
			function FillInEmailonInitialSubmit()				{					var fullName = document.mainForm.submitter_name.value.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"");					var nameParts = fullName.split(" ");					var email = document.mainForm.submitter_email.value.replace(" ", "");										if ("" != fullName)						{			//				document.mainForm.submitter_email.value = firstname.toLowerCase() + "." + lastname.toLowerCase() + "@montgomerycollege.edu";							var emailToAdd = "";							for (var x = 0; x < nameParts.length; x++)								{									if ("" == emailToAdd)										emailToAdd = nameParts[x].replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"") + "";									else										emailToAdd += "." + nameParts[x].replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"");								}							if ("" != emailToAdd)								{									emailToAdd += "@montgomerycollege.edu";									document.mainForm.submitter_email.value = emailToAdd.toLowerCase();									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_ac.value = "240";									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_pr.value = "567";									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_l4.focus();									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_l4.select();								}						}					return true;				}	
			function ApplyCorrection (originalWord, wordIndex, subWordIndex, selectObject, startOfWordToReplace, endOfWordToReplace)
				{
					if (IsValidStory ())
						{
			//				alert ("Original word is [" + originalWord + "]\nWord Index is [" + wordIndex + ", " + subWordIndex + "]\nReplacement is [" + selectObject[selectObject.selectedIndex].value + "]");
							document.mainForm.wordIndexToChange.value = wordIndex;
							document.mainForm.subWordIndexToChange.value = subWordIndex;
							document.mainForm.replacementWord.value = selectObject[selectObject.selectedIndex].value;
							document.mainForm.startOfWordToReplace.value = startOfWordToReplace;
							document.mainForm.endOfWordToReplace.value = endOfWordToReplace;
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value = 'ApplyCorrection';
							ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);
							DisableSpellingButtons ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}

			function IfThisUncheckedDefaultCategoryCantBeChecked (checkboxCtrl, rcdidValue)
				{
					if (!checkboxCtrl.checked)
						{
							var y = 0;
							while ( (y < document.mainForm.default_category.length) && (!checkboxCtrl.checked) )
								{
									if (parseInt(document.mainForm.default_category[y].value) == rcdidValue)
										{
											if (document.mainForm.default_category[y].checked)
												{
													alert ("This category must be assigned to this story in order for it to be the default category.\n\nIf you wish to remove this category assignment from this story, please choose a different default category first.");
													checkboxCtrl.checked = true;
												}
										}
									y++;
								}
						}
					return true;
				}
				
			function ValidSelectionMade (thisSelectObject, msg)
				{
					if (thisSelectObject.selectedIndex > 0)
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (thisSelectObject, msg);
				}
			
			function SilentIsValidEmail (possibleEmailAddress)
				{
					var str = possibleEmailAddress;
					
					var at="@";
					var dot=".";
					var lat=str.indexOf(at);
					var lstr=str.length;
					var ldot=str.indexOf(dot);
			
					if (str.indexOf(at)==-1)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(at)==-1 || str.indexOf(at)==0 || str.indexOf(at)==lstr)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(dot)==-1 || str.indexOf(dot)==0 || str.indexOf(dot)==lstr)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(at,(lat+1))!=-1)
						return false;
			
					if (str.substring(lat-1,lat)==dot || str.substring(lat+1,lat+2)==dot)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(dot,(lat+2))==-1)
						return false;
			
					if ((str.indexOf(" ")!=-1) || (str.indexOf(";")!=-1))
						return false;
			
					return true;
				}
			
			function IsValidEmail (fieldCtrl, msg)
				{
					var str = fieldCtrl.value;
			
					if ("" == Trim(str))
						return true;
			
					if (!SilentIsValidEmail (str))
						return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
			
					return true;
				}
			
			function AtLeastOneFieldFilled (fieldCtrl1, fieldCtrl2, msg)
				{
					if ("" != Trim (fieldCtrl1.value))
						return true;
					if ("" != Trim (fieldCtrl2.value))
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl1, msg);
				}
			
			function LimitText (textAreaCtrl, maxCharsAllowed)
				{
					if (textAreaCtrl.value.length > maxCharsAllowed)
						textAreaCtrl.value = textAreaCtrl.value.substring (0, maxCharsAllowed);
				}
			
			function DisableApprovalButtons()
				{
					document.mainForm.ApproveButton.disabled = true;
					document.mainForm.RejectButton.disabled = true;
				}
			
			function DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ()
				{
					DisableAttachmentButtons ();
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("previewButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("saveButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("cancelButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("spellCheckButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("ApproveButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("RejectButton", true);
				}
			
			function PreviewChanges ()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Preview';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ()
				{
					ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_headline);
					ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_summary);
					ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_body);
			
					if (!AtLeastOneCategoryChosen ())
						{
							alert ("Please select at least one story category.");
							return false;
						}
					if 
						(
							FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.story_headline, "Please provide a story headline.") &&
							FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.story_body, "Please provide a story body.")
							&& AtLeastOneFieldListedMustBeFilled ("publish_date_1|publish_date_2|publish_date_3|publish_date_4|publish_date_5", "Please specify at least one publishing date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_1, "Publish date 1 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_2, "Publish date 2 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_3, "Publish date 3 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_4, "Publish date 4 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_5, "Publish date 5 must be current date or future date.")
							&& FieldsListedByNameHaveUniqueValues (true, "publish_date_1|publish_date_2|publish_date_3|publish_date_4|publish_date_5", "Publishing dates must be unique.")
						)
						return true;
					return false;
				}
			
			function PublishDateNotInPast ()
				{
					// Note that this function is used in both editing and publishing.  When we allowed for the publish
					// date to appear on the edit screen, we had to use a hidden form field to preserve the value between
					// page reloads.  This form field being present would have triggered the error below if we did not
					// check to make sure we were actually publishing the story first.
					if (("publishSpecificStory" == document.mainForm.name) && (document.mainForm.publish_date))
						return DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (false, document.mainForm.publish_date, "Publishing date must be equal to or greater than today's date.")
					return true;
				}
			
			function ExpiryDateNotInPast ()
				{
					// Works similar to PublishDateNotInPast except it checks the expiration date.
					if (("publishSpecificStory" == document.mainForm.name) && (document.mainForm.expiration_date))
						return DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (false, document.mainForm.expiration_date, "Expiration date must be equal to or greater than today's date.")
					return true;
				}
			
			function PublishDateLessThanOrEqualToExpiryDate ()
				{
					if (("publishSpecificStory" == document.mainForm.name) && (document.mainForm.expiration_date) && (document.mainForm.publish_date))
						return FirstDateLessThanOrEqualToSecondDate (document.mainForm.publish_date, document.mainForm.expiration_date, "Publish date must be less than or equal to expiration date.")
					return true;
				}
			
			function SaveChanges ()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Save';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function CancelEditing ()
				{
					if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to cancel editing?  All of your changes except for those made to attachments will be lost."))
						StorySelection();
				}
			
			function RejectStory ()
				{
					if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to reject this story?"))
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Reject';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function ApproveStory ()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to approve this story?"))
								{
									document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Approve';
									DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
									document.mainForm.submit();
								}
						}
				}
			
			function RemoveAttachmentEditOrPublish (nameOfFile)
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							if (confirm ("Are you sure you wish to remove this attachment?"))
								{
									document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value = 'RemoveAttachment';
									document.mainForm.attachmentToRemove.value = nameOfFile;
									DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
									document.mainForm.submit();
								}
						}
				}
			
			function SpellCheckEditOrPublish()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='SpellCheck';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultValue, fieldCtrl, msg)
				{
					alert (msg);
					try
						{
							fieldCtrl.value = desiredDefaultValue;
							fieldCtrl.focus();
							fieldCtrl.select();
						}
					catch (err)
						{
						}
					return false;
				}
			
			function DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (allowBlankValue, inDateCtrl, msg)
				{
					if ((allowBlankValue) && ("" == Trim (inDateCtrl.value)))
						return true;
			
					// This function should be called after verifying that inDateCtrl contains a valid MM-DD-YYYY date.
					var dateParts = inDateCtrl.value.split("-");
			
					var enteredDate = new Date (dateParts[2], dateParts[0] - 1, dateParts[1], 23, 59, 59);
					var currentDate = new Date ();
					// alert ("entered date is [" + enteredDate + "]");
					if (enteredDate >= currentDate)
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (inDateCtrl, msg);
				}
			
			function FirstDateLessThanOrEqualToSecondDate (inDateCtrl1, inDateCtrl2, msg)
				{
					// Assumes both dates are valid MM-DD-YYYY dates.
					if (("" == Trim(inDateCtrl1.value)) || ("" == Trim(inDateCtrl2.value)))
						return true;
			
					var dateParts = inDateCtrl1.value.split("-");
					var firstDate = new Date (dateParts[2], dateParts[0] - 1, dateParts[1], 12, 0, 0);
					
					dateParts = inDateCtrl2.value.split("-");
					var secondDate = new Date (dateParts[2], dateParts[0] - 1, dateParts[1], 12, 0, 0);
					
					if (firstDate <= secondDate)
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (inDateCtrl1, msg);
				}
			
			function IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (allowBlankField, desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg)
				{
					if ( (allowBlankField) && ("" == Trim (inDateCtrl.value)) )
						return true;
			
					var dateParts = inDateCtrl.value.split("-");
					if (3 != dateParts.length)
						return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
			
					var foundNonNum = false;
					var x = 0;
					var ch = "";
					while ((!foundNonNum) && (x < dateParts[0].length))
						{
							ch = dateParts[0].substring (x, x+1);
							if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
								return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
							x++;
						}
			
					x = 0;
					foundNonNum = false;
					while ((!foundNonNum) && (x < dateParts[1].length))
						{
							ch = dateParts[1].substring (x, x+1);
							if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
								return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
							x++;
						}
			
					x = 0;
					foundNonNum = false;
					while ((!foundNonNum) && (x < dateParts[2].length))
						{
							ch = dateParts[2].substring (x, x+1);
							if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
								return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
							x++;
						}
			
					var mm = dateParts[0] - 0;
					var dd = dateParts[1] - 0;
					var yy = dateParts[2] - 0;
			
					if ((mm < 1) || (mm > 12))
						return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
			
					var daysInMonths = new Array (31, 28, 31, 30, 31, 30, 31, 31, 30, 31, 30, 31);
			
					if (((0 == (yy % 4)) && (0 != (yy % 100))) || (0 == (yy % 400)))
						daysInMonths[1] = 29;
			
					if ((dd < 1) || (dd > daysInMonths[mm-1]))
						return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
			
					return true;
				}
			
			function CopyPublishDateToExpirationDate ()
				{
					// This function is used when a single publishing date option is configured.
					document.mainForm.expiration_date.value = document.mainForm.publish_date.value;
				}
	//]]>
</script>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="//code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/themes/base/jquery-ui.css"/>
<script src="//code.jquery.com/ui/1.12.1/jquery-ui.js"></script>

				<!-- Probably should vary this based on the number of stories being displayed. -->
									<section aria-label="breadcrumb section">
									<div class="breadcrumbs">
										<ul class="breadcrumbs__list">
											<li><a href="{$index-php-file}" class="breadcrumbs_crumb-link">Home</a></li>
											<!--<li><a href="#" class="breadcrumbs_crumb-link">Submit News</a></li>-->
											<li><span class="breadcrumbs__current-crumb">Submit a Story</span></li>
										</ul>
									</div>
									</section>
									
									
				<main class="detail-page-container details" id="main-content">
					<div class="universal-page-container">
						<div class="universal-page-container__top layout-container layout-container--with-sidebar page-container--has-sidebar">
							<div class="layout-container__block">
								<div class="layout-container__block__wrapper">
									
									
									
									  <div class="page-headline">
                        <h1 class="hero-banner__headline page-headline-alt h1">Submit a Story</h1>
                        <div class="page-headline__sub-header">
                           <h2 class="page-headline__sub-header h4">Deadline for Story Submission is 3pm.</h2> 
                        </div>
                     </div> 
                     
                     
									<div class="section-padding-horizontal">
										<div class='bodyText'>
										 
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	{
		try
			{
				if (disabling)
					document.getElementById(ctrlID).disabled = true;
				else
					document.getElementById(ctrlID).disabled = false;
			}
		catch (err)
			{
				// Do nothing.
			}
	}

function TrBGOver(inCtrl)
	{
		inCtrl.style.background = '#99CCFF';
	}

function TrBGOut(inCtrl)
	{
		inCtrl.style.background = '#ffffff' ;
	}

function NoEnterAllowed (inCtrl)
	{
		// N.B. This function only works withe onkeypress event.
//		alert ("Keycode is [" + keyCode + "]");

		if (13 == window.event.keyCode)
			{
//				alert ("Enter Pressed");
				window.event.keyCode = 0;
			}
	}

function Trim (inStr)
	{
		// This function takes a string and removes all the *spaces* from either side.
		var outStr = "";
		var x, ch;
		
		// Trim left side spaces
		for (x = 0; x < inStr.length; x++)
			{
				ch = inStr.substring(x, x+1);
				if (" " != ch)
					{
						outStr = inStr.substring(x, inStr.length);
						break;
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		for (x = outStr.length - 1; x >= 0; x--)
			{
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						outStr = outStr.substring (0, x + 1);
						break;
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		return outStr;
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function NoOp ()
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function FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg)
	{
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		try
			{
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				fieldCtrl.select();
			}
		catch (err)
			{
			}
		return false;
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function FieldNotEmpty (fieldCtrl, msg)
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		if ("" == Trim (fieldCtrl.value))
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
		return true;
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function IsCharNumeric (inChar)
	{
		var ch = inChar;
		if (("0" == ch) || ("1" == ch) || ("2" == ch) || ("3" == ch) || ("4" == ch) || ("5" == ch) || ("6" == ch) || ("7" == ch) || ("8" == ch) || ("9" == ch))
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function IsNumeric (fieldCtrl, msg, allowBlanks)
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		if (allowBlanks && ("" == possibleNumber))
			return true;

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		while (x < possibleNumber.length)
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						if (dotCount < 1)
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						else
							return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
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						else if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
							return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
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function IsNonNegativeNumber (fieldCtrl, msg)
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		if ("" == possibleNumber)
			return true;

		var dotCount = 0;
		var x = 0;
		var ch = "";

		while (x < possibleNumber.length)
			{
				ch = possibleNumber.substring (x, x+1);
				if ("." == ch)
					{
						if (dotCount < 1)
							dotCount++;
						else
							return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
					}
				else
					{
						if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
							return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
					}
				x++;
			}
		return true;
	}

function IsValidPhoneNumber (areaCodeCtrl, prefixCtrl, lastFourCtrl, msg)
	{
		// Don't bother if all fields are blank.
		if (("" == areaCodeCtrl.value) && ("" == prefixCtrl.value) && ("" == lastFourCtrl.value))
			return true;

		// At this point, we know at least one field is filled in.  All 3 must be filled in, now
		// check if at least one field is blank, if this is the case, then return an error.
		// Check each control separately to ensure we focus on the appropriate field if there is
		// a problem.
		if (("" == areaCodeCtrl.value) || (3 != Trim (areaCodeCtrl.value).length))
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (areaCodeCtrl, msg);
		if (("" == prefixCtrl.value) || (3 != Trim (prefixCtrl.value).length))
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (prefixCtrl, msg);
		if (("" == lastFourCtrl.value) || (4 != Trim (lastFourCtrl.value).length))
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (lastFourCtrl, msg);

		// At this point, we know all 3 fields are not blank.  Check if the characters in each
		// are numeric.
		var x = 0;
		var ch = "";
		while (x < areaCodeCtrl.value.length)
			{
				ch = areaCodeCtrl.value.substring (x, x+1);
				if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (areaCodeCtrl, msg);
				x++;
			}

		x = 0;
		ch = "";
		while (x < prefixCtrl.value.length)
			{
				ch = prefixCtrl.value.substring (x, x+1);
				if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (prefixCtrl, msg);
				x++;
			}

		x = 0;
		ch = "";
		while (x < lastFourCtrl.value.length)
			{
				ch = lastFourCtrl.value.substring (x, x+1);
				if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (lastFourCtrl, msg);
				x++;
			}
		return true;
	}

function IsValidPassword (fieldCtrl, msg)
	{
		if ("" == fieldCtrl.value.replace(" ", ""))
			return true; 
		if (fieldCtrl.value.length < 8)
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
		var x = 0;
		var ch = "";
		var foundNum = false;
		while ( !foundNum && (x < fieldCtrl.value.length) )
			{
				ch = fieldCtrl.value.substring (x, x+1);
				if (IsCharNumeric (ch))
					foundNum = true;
				x++;
			}
		if (!foundNum)
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
		return true;
	}

function ContainsDisallowedText (forbiddenText, fieldCtrl, msg)
	{
		if (-1 == fieldCtrl.value.indexOf (forbiddenText))
			return true;
		return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
	}

function StringFieldsEqual (fieldCtrl1, fieldCtrl2, msg)
	{
		if ((fieldCtrl1.value) == (fieldCtrl2.value))
			return true;
		return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl1, msg);
	}

function DisableAllButtons (thisFormObject)
	{
		var agt=navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase();
		if ((-1 != agt.indexOf("firefox")) || (-1 != agt.indexOf("safari")))
			{
				// Do nothing... firefox and safari hate when you disable the same button that
				// calls this function.  Until we come up with a better workaround, just do nothing
				// here.  Maybe window.event might help?
			}
		else
			{
				var temp = "";
				for (var x = 0; x < thisFormObject.length; x++)
					{
						// In Firefox, anything defined as a <button> is always of type "submit".
						// In IE, anything defined as a <button> is always of type "button".
						if (("button" == thisFormObject.elements[x].type) || ("submit" == thisFormObject.elements[x].type))
								thisFormObject.elements[x].disabled = true;
					}
			}
	}

function ProcessLogoff ()
	{
		document.mainForm.thingToDo.value = "Logoff";
		document.mainForm.submit();
		return true;
	}

function GoToMenu()
	{
		document.mainForm.action = "menu.php";
		document.mainForm.submit();
	}

function AtLeastOneFieldListedMustBeFilled (inStr, msg)
	{
		// inStr takes a bar-delimited string containing field names in a given form.
		// We break up the string by bars, then see if at least one of the fields
		// contains non-whitespace text.

		var pieceToCheck = "";
		var offendingObjectName = "";
		
		// If no bars are in the string then we check the single field.
		if (-1 == inStr.indexOf ("|"))
			{
				pieceToCheck = Trim(eval ("document.mainForm." + inStr + ".value"));
				if ("" == pieceToCheck)
					{
						offendingObjectName = "document.mainForm." + inStr;
						return FocusOnFieldAndDie (eval (offendingObjectName), msg)
					}
				return true;
			}

		var pieces = inStr.split ("|");
		var allBlank = true;
		var x = 0;
		
		while (allBlank && (x < pieces.length))
			{
				pieceToCheck = Trim(eval ("document.mainForm." + pieces[x] + ".value"));
				if ("" != Trim (pieceToCheck))
					allBlank = false;
				x++;
			} // while (allBlank && (x < pieces.length))
		if (allBlank)
			{
				offendingObjectName = "document.mainForm." + pieces[0];
				return FocusOnFieldAndDie (eval (offendingObjectName), msg)
			}
		return true;
	}

function FieldsListedByNameHaveUniqueValues (allowBlankFields, inStr, msg)
	{
		// inStr takes a bar-delimited string containing field names in a given form.
		// We break up the string by bars, then see if the value in that string is 
		// unique for all the fields listed.

		if (-1 == inStr.indexOf ("|"))
			return true;

		var pieces = inStr.split ("|");
		
		var allUnique = true;
		var x = 0;
		var pieceToCompare = "";
		var otherPiece = "";
		var offendingObjectName = "";
		while (allUnique && (x < pieces.length))
			{
				pieceToCompare = Trim(eval ("document.mainForm." + pieces[x] + ".value"));
				var y = 0;
				while (allUnique && (y < pieces.length))
					{
						if (x != y)
							{
								otherPiece = Trim(eval ("document.mainForm." + pieces[y] + ".value"));
								if (otherPiece == pieceToCompare)
									{
										if ((allowBlankFields) && ("" == otherPiece) && ("" == pieceToCompare))
											{
												// Do nothing ...
											}
										else // if ((allowBlankFields) && ("" == otherPiece) && ("" == pieceToCompare))
											{
												allUnique = false;
												offendingObjectName = "document.mainForm." + pieces[y];
											} // if ((allowBlankFields) && ("" == otherPiece) && ("" == pieceToCompare))
									} // if (otherPiece == pieceToCompare)
							} // if (x != y)
						y++;
					} // while (allUnique && (y < pieces.length))
				x++;
			} // while (allUnique && (x < pieces.length))
		if (allUnique)
			return true;
		return FocusOnFieldAndDie (eval (offendingObjectName), msg)
	}

function IfCheckboxCheckedThenSelectValueCantBeThis (checkboxCtrl, selectCtrl, illegalValue, msg)
	{
		if ( (checkboxCtrl.checked) && (illegalValue == selectCtrl[selectCtrl.selectedIndex].value) )
			return FocusOnFieldAndDie (selectCtrl, msg);
		return true;
	}	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
// ===================================================================
// Author: Matt Kruse <matt@mattkruse.com>
// WWW: http://www.mattkruse.com/
//
// NOTICE: You may use this code for any purpose, commercial or
// private, without any further permission from the author. You may
// remove this notice from your final code if you wish, however it is
// appreciated by the author if at least my web site address is kept.
//
// You may *NOT* re-distribute this code in any way except through its
// use. That means, you can include it in your product, or your web
// site, or any other form where the code is actually being used. You
// may not put the plain javascript up on your site for download or
// include it in your javascript libraries for download. 
// If you wish to share this code with others, please just point them
// to the URL instead.
// Please DO NOT link directly to my .js files from your site. Copy
// the files to your server and use them there. Thank you.
// ===================================================================

/* 
AnchorPosition.js
Author: Matt Kruse
Last modified: 10/11/02

DESCRIPTION: These functions find the position of an <A> tag in a document,
so other elements can be positioned relative to it.

COMPATABILITY: Netscape 4.x,6.x,Mozilla, IE 5.x,6.x on Windows. Some small
positioning errors - usually with Window positioning - occur on the 
Macintosh platform.

FUNCTIONS:
getAnchorPosition(anchorname)
  Returns an Object() having .x and .y properties of the pixel coordinates
  of the upper-left corner of the anchor. Position is relative to the PAGE.

getAnchorWindowPosition(anchorname)
  Returns an Object() having .x and .y properties of the pixel coordinates
  of the upper-left corner of the anchor, relative to the WHOLE SCREEN.

NOTES:

1) For popping up separate browser windows, use getAnchorWindowPosition. 
   Otherwise, use getAnchorPosition

2) Your anchor tag MUST contain both NAME and ID attributes which are the 
   same. For example:
   <A NAME="test" ID="test"> </A>

3) There must be at least a space between <A> </A> for IE5.5 to see the 
   anchor tag correctly. Do not do <A></A> with no space.
*/ 

// getAnchorPosition(anchorname)
//   This function returns an object having .x and .y properties which are the coordinates
//   of the named anchor, relative to the page.
function getAnchorPosition(anchorname) {
	// This function will return an Object with x and y properties
	var useWindow=false;
	var coordinates=new Object();
	var x=0,y=0;
	// Browser capability sniffing
	var use_gebi=false, use_css=false, use_layers=false;
	if (document.getElementById) { use_gebi=true; }
	else if (document.all) { use_css=true; }
	else if (document.layers) { use_layers=true; }
	// Logic to find position
 	if (use_gebi && document.all) {
		x=AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetLeft(document.all[anchorname]);
		y=AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetTop(document.all[anchorname]);
		}
	else if (use_gebi) {
		var o=document.getElementById(anchorname);
		x=AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetLeft(o);
		y=AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetTop(o);
		}
 	else if (use_css) {
		x=AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetLeft(document.all[anchorname]);
		y=AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetTop(document.all[anchorname]);
		}
	else if (use_layers) {
		var found=0;
		for (var i=0; i<document.anchors.length; i++) {
			if (document.anchors[i].name==anchorname) { found=1; break; }
			}
		if (found==0) {
			coordinates.x=0; coordinates.y=0; return coordinates;
			}
		x=document.anchors[i].x;
		y=document.anchors[i].y;
		}
	else {
		coordinates.x=0; coordinates.y=0; return coordinates;
		}
	coordinates.x=x;
	coordinates.y=y;
	return coordinates;
	}

// getAnchorWindowPosition(anchorname)
//   This function returns an object having .x and .y properties which are the coordinates
//   of the named anchor, relative to the window
function getAnchorWindowPosition(anchorname) {
	var coordinates=getAnchorPosition(anchorname);
	var x=0;
	var y=0;
	if (document.getElementById) {
		if (isNaN(window.screenX)) {
			x=coordinates.x-document.body.scrollLeft+window.screenLeft;
			y=coordinates.y-document.body.scrollTop+window.screenTop;
			}
		else {
			x=coordinates.x+window.screenX+(window.outerWidth-window.innerWidth)-window.pageXOffset;
			y=coordinates.y+window.screenY+(window.outerHeight-24-window.innerHeight)-window.pageYOffset;
			}
		}
	else if (document.all) {
		x=coordinates.x-document.body.scrollLeft+window.screenLeft;
		y=coordinates.y-document.body.scrollTop+window.screenTop;
		}
	else if (document.layers) {
		x=coordinates.x+window.screenX+(window.outerWidth-window.innerWidth)-window.pageXOffset;
		y=coordinates.y+window.screenY+(window.outerHeight-24-window.innerHeight)-window.pageYOffset;
		}
	coordinates.x=x;
	coordinates.y=y;
	return coordinates;
	}

// Functions for IE to get position of an object
function AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetLeft (el) {
	var ol=el.offsetLeft;
	while ((el=el.offsetParent) != null) { ol += el.offsetLeft; }
	return ol;
	}
function AnchorPosition_getWindowOffsetLeft (el) {
	return AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetLeft(el)-document.body.scrollLeft;
	}	
function AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetTop (el) {
	var ot=el.offsetTop;
	while((el=el.offsetParent) != null) { ot += el.offsetTop; }
	return ot;
	}
function AnchorPosition_getWindowOffsetTop (el) {
	return AnchorPosition_getPageOffsetTop(el)-document.body.scrollTop;
	}
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
// ===================================================================
// Author: Matt Kruse <matt@mattkruse.com>
// WWW: http://www.mattkruse.com/
//
// NOTICE: You may use this code for any purpose, commercial or
// private, without any further permission from the author. You may
// remove this notice from your final code if you wish, however it is
// appreciated by the author if at least my web site address is kept.
//
// You may *NOT* re-distribute this code in any way except through its
// use. That means, you can include it in your product, or your web
// site, or any other form where the code is actually being used. You
// may not put the plain javascript up on your site for download or
// include it in your javascript libraries for download. 
// If you wish to share this code with others, please just point them
// to the URL instead.
// Please DO NOT link directly to my .js files from your site. Copy
// the files to your server and use them there. Thank you.
// ===================================================================

// HISTORY
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// May 17, 2003: Fixed bug in parseDate() for dates <1970
// March 11, 2003: Added parseDate() function
// March 11, 2003: Added "NNN" formatting option. Doesn't match up
//                 perfectly with SimpleDateFormat formats, but 
//                 backwards-compatability was required.

// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// These functions use the same 'format' strings as the 
// java.text.SimpleDateFormat class, with minor exceptions.
// The format string consists of the following abbreviations:
// 
// Field        | Full Form          | Short Form
// -------------+--------------------+-----------------------
// Year         | yyyy (4 digits)    | yy (2 digits), y (2 or 4 digits)
// Month        | MMM (name or abbr.)| MM (2 digits), M (1 or 2 digits)
//              | NNN (abbr.)        |
// Day of Month | dd (2 digits)      | d (1 or 2 digits)
// Day of Week  | EE (name)          | E (abbr)
// Hour (1-12)  | hh (2 digits)      | h (1 or 2 digits)
// Hour (0-23)  | HH (2 digits)      | H (1 or 2 digits)
// Hour (0-11)  | KK (2 digits)      | K (1 or 2 digits)
// Hour (1-24)  | kk (2 digits)      | k (1 or 2 digits)
// Minute       | mm (2 digits)      | m (1 or 2 digits)
// Second       | ss (2 digits)      | s (1 or 2 digits)
// AM/PM        | a                  |
//
// NOTE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MM and mm! Month=MM, not mm!
// Examples:
//  "MMM d, y" matches: January 01, 2000
//                      Dec 1, 1900
//                      Nov 20, 00
//  "M/d/yy"   matches: 01/20/00
//                      9/2/00
//  "MMM dd, yyyy hh:mm:ssa" matches: "January 01, 2000 12:30:45AM"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------

var MONTH_NAMES=new Array('January','February','March','April','May','June','July','August','September','October','November','December','Jan','Feb','Mar','Apr','May','Jun','Jul','Aug','Sep','Oct','Nov','Dec');
var DAY_NAMES=new Array('Sunday','Monday','Tuesday','Wednesday','Thursday','Friday','Saturday','Sun','Mon','Tue','Wed','Thu','Fri','Sat');
function LZ(x) {return(x<0||x>9?"":"0")+x}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// isDate ( date_string, format_string )
// Returns true if date string matches format of format string and
// is a valid date. Else returns false.
// It is recommended that you trim whitespace around the value before
// passing it to this function, as whitespace is NOT ignored!
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
function isDate(val,format) {
	var date=getDateFromFormat(val,format);
	if (date==0) { return false; }
	return true;
	}

// -------------------------------------------------------------------
// compareDates(date1,date1format,date2,date2format)
//   Compare two date strings to see which is greater.
//   Returns:
//   1 if date1 is greater than date2
//   0 if date2 is greater than date1 of if they are the same
//  -1 if either of the dates is in an invalid format
// -------------------------------------------------------------------
function compareDates(date1,dateformat1,date2,dateformat2) {
	var d1=getDateFromFormat(date1,dateformat1);
	var d2=getDateFromFormat(date2,dateformat2);
	if (d1==0 || d2==0) {
		return -1;
		}
	else if (d1 > d2) {
		return 1;
		}
	return 0;
	}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// formatDate (date_object, format)
// Returns a date in the output format specified.
// The format string uses the same abbreviations as in getDateFromFormat()
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
function formatDate(date,format) {
	format=format+"";
	var result="";
	var i_format=0;
	var c="";
	var token="";
	var y=date.getYear()+"";
	var M=date.getMonth()+1;
	var d=date.getDate();
	var E=date.getDay();
	var H=date.getHours();
	var m=date.getMinutes();
	var s=date.getSeconds();
	var yyyy,yy,MMM,MM,dd,hh,h,mm,ss,ampm,HH,H,KK,K,kk,k;
	// Convert real date parts into formatted versions
	var value=new Object();
	if (y.length < 4) {y=""+(y-0+1900);}
	value["y"]=""+y;
	value["yyyy"]=y;
	value["yy"]=y.substring(2,4);
	value["M"]=M;
	value["MM"]=LZ(M);
	value["MMM"]=MONTH_NAMES[M-1];
	value["NNN"]=MONTH_NAMES[M+11];
	value["d"]=d;
	value["dd"]=LZ(d);
	value["E"]=DAY_NAMES[E+7];
	value["EE"]=DAY_NAMES[E];
	value["H"]=H;
	value["HH"]=LZ(H);
	if (H==0){value["h"]=12;}
	else if (H>12){value["h"]=H-12;}
	else {value["h"]=H;}
	value["hh"]=LZ(value["h"]);
	if (H>11){value["K"]=H-12;} else {value["K"]=H;}
	value["k"]=H+1;
	value["KK"]=LZ(value["K"]);
	value["kk"]=LZ(value["k"]);
	if (H > 11) { value["a"]="PM"; }
	else { value["a"]="AM"; }
	value["m"]=m;
	value["mm"]=LZ(m);
	value["s"]=s;
	value["ss"]=LZ(s);
	while (i_format < format.length) {
		c=format.charAt(i_format);
		token="";
		while ((format.charAt(i_format)==c) && (i_format < format.length)) {
			token += format.charAt(i_format++);
			}
		if (value[token] != null) { result=result + value[token]; }
		else { result=result + token; }
		}
	return result;
	}
	
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// Utility functions for parsing in getDateFromFormat()
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
function _isInteger(val) {
	var digits="1234567890";
	for (var i=0; i < val.length; i++) {
		if (digits.indexOf(val.charAt(i))==-1) { return false; }
		}
	return true;
	}
function _getInt(str,i,minlength,maxlength) {
	for (var x=maxlength; x>=minlength; x--) {
		var token=str.substring(i,i+x);
		if (token.length < minlength) { return null; }
		if (_isInteger(token)) { return token; }
		}
	return null;
	}
	
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// getDateFromFormat( date_string , format_string )
//
// This function takes a date string and a format string. It matches
// If the date string matches the format string, it returns the 
// getTime() of the date. If it does not match, it returns 0.
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
function getDateFromFormat(val,format) {
	val=val+"";
	format=format+"";
	var i_val=0;
	var i_format=0;
	var c="";
	var token="";
	var token2="";
	var x,y;
	var now=new Date();
	var year=now.getYear();
	var month=now.getMonth()+1;
	var date=1;
	var hh=now.getHours();
	var mm=now.getMinutes();
	var ss=now.getSeconds();
	var ampm="";
	
	while (i_format < format.length) {
		// Get next token from format string
		c=format.charAt(i_format);
		token="";
		while ((format.charAt(i_format)==c) && (i_format < format.length)) {
			token += format.charAt(i_format++);
			}
		// Extract contents of value based on format token
		if (token=="yyyy" || token=="yy" || token=="y") {
			if (token=="yyyy") { x=4;y=4; }
			if (token=="yy")   { x=2;y=2; }
			if (token=="y")    { x=2;y=4; }
			year=_getInt(val,i_val,x,y);
			if (year==null) { return 0; }
			i_val += year.length;
			if (year.length==2) {
				if (year > 70) { year=1900+(year-0); }
				else { year=2000+(year-0); }
				}
			}
		else if (token=="MMM"||token=="NNN"){
			month=0;
			for (var i=0; i<MONTH_NAMES.length; i++) {
				var month_name=MONTH_NAMES[i];
				if (val.substring(i_val,i_val+month_name.length).toLowerCase()==month_name.toLowerCase()) {
					if (token=="MMM"||(token=="NNN"&&i>11)) {
						month=i+1;
						if (month>12) { month -= 12; }
						i_val += month_name.length;
						break;
						}
					}
				}
			if ((month < 1)||(month>12)){return 0;}
			}
		else if (token=="EE"||token=="E"){
			for (var i=0; i<DAY_NAMES.length; i++) {
				var day_name=DAY_NAMES[i];
				if (val.substring(i_val,i_val+day_name.length).toLowerCase()==day_name.toLowerCase()) {
					i_val += day_name.length;
					break;
					}
				}
			}
		else if (token=="MM"||token=="M") {
			month=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(month==null||(month<1)||(month>12)){return 0;}
			i_val+=month.length;}
		else if (token=="dd"||token=="d") {
			date=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(date==null||(date<1)||(date>31)){return 0;}
			i_val+=date.length;}
		else if (token=="hh"||token=="h") {
			hh=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(hh==null||(hh<1)||(hh>12)){return 0;}
			i_val+=hh.length;}
		else if (token=="HH"||token=="H") {
			hh=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(hh==null||(hh<0)||(hh>23)){return 0;}
			i_val+=hh.length;}
		else if (token=="KK"||token=="K") {
			hh=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(hh==null||(hh<0)||(hh>11)){return 0;}
			i_val+=hh.length;}
		else if (token=="kk"||token=="k") {
			hh=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(hh==null||(hh<1)||(hh>24)){return 0;}
			i_val+=hh.length;hh--;}
		else if (token=="mm"||token=="m") {
			mm=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(mm==null||(mm<0)||(mm>59)){return 0;}
			i_val+=mm.length;}
		else if (token=="ss"||token=="s") {
			ss=_getInt(val,i_val,token.length,2);
			if(ss==null||(ss<0)||(ss>59)){return 0;}
			i_val+=ss.length;}
		else if (token=="a") {
			if (val.substring(i_val,i_val+2).toLowerCase()=="am") {ampm="AM";}
			else if (val.substring(i_val,i_val+2).toLowerCase()=="pm") {ampm="PM";}
			else {return 0;}
			i_val+=2;}
		else {
			if (val.substring(i_val,i_val+token.length)!=token) {return 0;}
			else {i_val+=token.length;}
			}
		}
	// If there are any trailing characters left in the value, it doesn't match
	if (i_val != val.length) { return 0; }
	// Is date valid for month?
	if (month==2) {
		// Check for leap year
		if ( ( (year%4==0)&&(year%100 != 0) ) || (year%400==0) ) { // leap year
			if (date > 29){ return 0; }
			}
		else { if (date > 28) { return 0; } }
		}
	if ((month==4)||(month==6)||(month==9)||(month==11)) {
		if (date > 30) { return 0; }
		}
	// Correct hours value
	if (hh<12 && ampm=="PM") { hh=hh-0+12; }
	else if (hh>11 && ampm=="AM") { hh-=12; }
	var newdate=new Date(year,month-1,date,hh,mm,ss);
	return newdate.getTime();
	}

// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// parseDate( date_string [, prefer_euro_format] )
//
// This function takes a date string and tries to match it to a
// number of possible date formats to get the value. It will try to
// match against the following international formats, in this order:
// y-M-d   MMM d, y   MMM d,y   y-MMM-d   d-MMM-y  MMM d
// M/d/y   M-d-y      M.d.y     MMM-d     M/d      M-d
// d/M/y   d-M-y      d.M.y     d-MMM     d/M      d-M
// A second argument may be passed to instruct the method to search
// for formats like d/M/y (european format) before M/d/y (American).
// Returns a Date object or null if no patterns match.
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
function parseDate(val) {
	var preferEuro=(arguments.length==2)?arguments[1]:false;
	generalFormats=new Array('y-M-d','MMM d, y','MMM d,y','y-MMM-d','d-MMM-y','MMM d');
	monthFirst=new Array('M/d/y','M-d-y','M.d.y','MMM-d','M/d','M-d');
	dateFirst =new Array('d/M/y','d-M-y','d.M.y','d-MMM','d/M','d-M');
	var checkList=new Array('generalFormats',preferEuro?'dateFirst':'monthFirst',preferEuro?'monthFirst':'dateFirst');
	var d=null;
	for (var i=0; i<checkList.length; i++) {
		var l=window[checkList[i]];
		for (var j=0; j<l.length; j++) {
			d=getDateFromFormat(val,l[j]);
			if (d!=0) { return new Date(d); }
			}
		}
	return null;
	}
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
// ===================================================================
// Author: Matt Kruse <matt@mattkruse.com>
// WWW: http://www.mattkruse.com/
//
// NOTICE: You may use this code for any purpose, commercial or
// private, without any further permission from the author. You may
// remove this notice from your final code if you wish, however it is
// appreciated by the author if at least my web site address is kept.
//
// You may *NOT* re-distribute this code in any way except through its
// use. That means, you can include it in your product, or your web
// site, or any other form where the code is actually being used. You
// may not put the plain javascript up on your site for download or
// include it in your javascript libraries for download. 
// If you wish to share this code with others, please just point them
// to the URL instead.
// Please DO NOT link directly to my .js files from your site. Copy
// the files to your server and use them there. Thank you.
// ===================================================================

/* 
PopupWindow.js
Author: Matt Kruse
Last modified: 02/16/04

DESCRIPTION: This object allows you to easily and quickly popup a window
in a certain place. The window can either be a DIV or a separate browser
window.

COMPATABILITY: Works with Netscape 4.x, 6.x, IE 5.x on Windows. Some small
positioning errors - usually with Window positioning - occur on the 
Macintosh platform. Due to bugs in Netscape 4.x, populating the popup 
window with <STYLE> tags may cause errors.

USAGE:
// Create an object for a WINDOW popup
var win = new PopupWindow(); 

// Create an object for a DIV window using the DIV named 'mydiv'
var win = new PopupWindow('mydiv'); 

// Set the window to automatically hide itself when the user clicks 
// anywhere else on the page except the popup
win.autoHide(); 

// Show the window relative to the anchor name passed in
win.showPopup(anchorname);

// Hide the popup
win.hidePopup();

// Set the size of the popup window (only applies to WINDOW popups
win.setSize(width,height);

// Populate the contents of the popup window that will be shown. If you 
// change the contents while it is displayed, you will need to refresh()
win.populate(string);

// set the URL of the window, rather than populating its contents
// manually
win.setUrl("http://www.site.com/");

// Refresh the contents of the popup
win.refresh();

// Specify how many pixels to the right of the anchor the popup will appear
win.offsetX = 50;

// Specify how many pixels below the anchor the popup will appear
win.offsetY = 100;

NOTES:
1) Requires the functions in AnchorPosition.js

2) Your anchor tag MUST contain both NAME and ID attributes which are the 
   same. For example:
   <A NAME="test" ID="test"> </A>

3) There must be at least a space between <A> </A> for IE5.5 to see the 
   anchor tag correctly. Do not do <A></A> with no space.

4) When a PopupWindow object is created, a handler for 'onmouseup' is
   attached to any event handler you may have already defined. Do NOT define
   an event handler for 'onmouseup' after you define a PopupWindow object or
   the autoHide() will not work correctly.
*/ 

// Set the position of the popup window based on the anchor
function PopupWindow_getXYPosition(anchorname) {
	var coordinates;
	if (this.type == "WINDOW") {
		coordinates = getAnchorWindowPosition(anchorname);
		}
	else {
		coordinates = getAnchorPosition(anchorname);
		}
	this.x = coordinates.x;
	this.y = coordinates.y;
	}
// Set width/height of DIV/popup window
function PopupWindow_setSize(width,height) {
	this.width = width;
	this.height = height;
	}
// Fill the window with contents
function PopupWindow_populate(contents) {
	this.contents = contents;
	this.populated = false;
	}
// Set the URL to go to
function PopupWindow_setUrl(url) {
	this.url = url;
	}
// Set the window popup properties
function PopupWindow_setWindowProperties(props) {
	this.windowProperties = props;
	}
// Refresh the displayed contents of the popup
function PopupWindow_refresh() {
	if (this.divName != null) {
		// refresh the DIV object
		if (this.use_gebi) {
			document.getElementById(this.divName).innerHTML = this.contents;
			}
		else if (this.use_css) { 
			document.all[this.divName].innerHTML = this.contents;
			}
		else if (this.use_layers) { 
			var d = document.layers[this.divName]; 
			d.document.open();
			d.document.writeln(this.contents);
			d.document.close();
			}
		}
	else {
		if (this.popupWindow != null && !this.popupWindow.closed) {
			if (this.url!="") {
				this.popupWindow.location.href=this.url;
				}
			else {
				this.popupWindow.document.open();
				this.popupWindow.document.writeln(this.contents);
				this.popupWindow.document.close();
			}
			this.popupWindow.focus();
			}
		}
	}
// Position and show the popup, relative to an anchor object
function PopupWindow_showPopup(anchorname) {
	this.getXYPosition(anchorname);
	this.x += this.offsetX;
	this.y += this.offsetY;
	if (!this.populated && (this.contents != "")) {
		this.populated = true;
		this.refresh();
		}
	if (this.divName != null) {
		// Show the DIV object
		if (this.use_gebi) {
			document.getElementById(this.divName).style.left = this.x + "px";
			document.getElementById(this.divName).style.top = this.y + "px";
			document.getElementById(this.divName).style.visibility = "visible";
			}
		else if (this.use_css) {
			document.all[this.divName].style.left = this.x;
			document.all[this.divName].style.top = this.y;
			document.all[this.divName].style.visibility = "visible";
			}
		else if (this.use_layers) {
			document.layers[this.divName].left = this.x;
			document.layers[this.divName].top = this.y;
			document.layers[this.divName].visibility = "visible";
			}
		}
	else {
		if (this.popupWindow == null || this.popupWindow.closed) {
			// If the popup window will go off-screen, move it so it doesn't
			if (this.x<0) { this.x=0; }
			if (this.y<0) { this.y=0; }
			if (screen && screen.availHeight) {
				if ((this.y + this.height) > screen.availHeight) {
					this.y = screen.availHeight - this.height;
					}
				}
			if (screen && screen.availWidth) {
				if ((this.x + this.width) > screen.availWidth) {
					this.x = screen.availWidth - this.width;
					}
				}
			var avoidAboutBlank = window.opera || ( document.layers && !navigator.mimeTypes['*'] ) || navigator.vendor == 'KDE' || ( document.childNodes && !document.all && !navigator.taintEnabled );
			this.popupWindow = window.open(avoidAboutBlank?"":"about:blank","window_"+anchorname,this.windowProperties+",width="+this.width+",height="+this.height+",screenX="+this.x+",left="+this.x+",screenY="+this.y+",top="+this.y+"");
			}
		this.refresh();
		}
	}
// Hide the popup
function PopupWindow_hidePopup() {
	if (this.divName != null) {
		if (this.use_gebi) {
			document.getElementById(this.divName).style.visibility = "hidden";
			}
		else if (this.use_css) {
			document.all[this.divName].style.visibility = "hidden";
			}
		else if (this.use_layers) {
			document.layers[this.divName].visibility = "hidden";
			}
		}
	else {
		if (this.popupWindow && !this.popupWindow.closed) {
			this.popupWindow.close();
			this.popupWindow = null;
			}
		}
	}
// Pass an event and return whether or not it was the popup DIV that was clicked
function PopupWindow_isClicked(e) {
	if (this.divName != null) {
		if (this.use_layers) {
			var clickX = e.pageX;
			var clickY = e.pageY;
			var t = document.layers[this.divName];
			if ((clickX > t.left) && (clickX < t.left+t.clip.width) && (clickY > t.top) && (clickY < t.top+t.clip.height)) {
				return true;
				}
			else { return false; }
			}
		else if (document.all) { // Need to hard-code this to trap IE for error-handling
			var t = window.event.srcElement;
			while (t.parentElement != null) {
				if (t.id==this.divName) {
					return true;
					}
				t = t.parentElement;
				}
			return false;
			}
		else if (this.use_gebi && e) {
			var t = e.originalTarget;
			while (t.parentNode != null) {
				if (t.id==this.divName) {
					return true;
					}
				t = t.parentNode;
				}
			return false;
			}
		return false;
		}
	return false;
	}

// Check an onMouseDown event to see if we should hide
function PopupWindow_hideIfNotClicked(e) {
	if (this.autoHideEnabled && !this.isClicked(e)) {
		this.hidePopup();
		}
	}
// Call this to make the DIV disable automatically when mouse is clicked outside it
function PopupWindow_autoHide() {
	this.autoHideEnabled = true;
	}
// This global function checks all PopupWindow objects onmouseup to see if they should be hidden
function PopupWindow_hidePopupWindows(e) {
	for (var i=0; i<popupWindowObjects.length; i++) {
		if (popupWindowObjects[i] != null) {
			var p = popupWindowObjects[i];
			p.hideIfNotClicked(e);
			}
		}
	}
// Run this immediately to attach the event listener
function PopupWindow_attachListener() {
	if (document.layers) {
		document.captureEvents(Event.MOUSEUP);
		}
	window.popupWindowOldEventListener = document.onmouseup;
	if (window.popupWindowOldEventListener != null) {
		document.onmouseup = new Function("window.popupWindowOldEventListener(); PopupWindow_hidePopupWindows();");
		}
	else {
		document.onmouseup = PopupWindow_hidePopupWindows;
		}
	}
// CONSTRUCTOR for the PopupWindow object
// Pass it a DIV name to use a DHTML popup, otherwise will default to window popup
function PopupWindow() {
	if (!window.popupWindowIndex) { window.popupWindowIndex = 0; }
	if (!window.popupWindowObjects) { window.popupWindowObjects = new Array(); }
	if (!window.listenerAttached) {
		window.listenerAttached = true;
		PopupWindow_attachListener();
		}
	this.index = popupWindowIndex++;
	popupWindowObjects[this.index] = this;
	this.divName = null;
	this.popupWindow = null;
	this.width=0;
	this.height=0;
	this.populated = false;
	this.visible = false;
	this.autoHideEnabled = false;
	
	this.contents = "";
	this.url="";
	this.windowProperties="toolbar=no,location=no,status=no,menubar=no,scrollbars=auto,resizable,alwaysRaised,dependent,titlebar=no";
	if (arguments.length>0) {
		this.type="DIV";
		this.divName = arguments[0];
		}
	else {
		this.type="WINDOW";
		}
	this.use_gebi = false;
	this.use_css = false;
	this.use_layers = false;
	if (document.getElementById) { this.use_gebi = true; }
	else if (document.all) { this.use_css = true; }
	else if (document.layers) { this.use_layers = true; }
	else { this.type = "WINDOW"; }
	this.offsetX = 0;
	this.offsetY = 0;
	// Method mappings
	this.getXYPosition = PopupWindow_getXYPosition;
	this.populate = PopupWindow_populate;
	this.setUrl = PopupWindow_setUrl;
	this.setWindowProperties = PopupWindow_setWindowProperties;
	this.refresh = PopupWindow_refresh;
	this.showPopup = PopupWindow_showPopup;
	this.hidePopup = PopupWindow_hidePopup;
	this.setSize = PopupWindow_setSize;
	this.isClicked = PopupWindow_isClicked;
	this.autoHide = PopupWindow_autoHide;
	this.hideIfNotClicked = PopupWindow_hideIfNotClicked;
	}
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
// ===================================================================
// Author: Matt Kruse <matt@mattkruse.com>
// WWW: http://www.mattkruse.com/
//
// NOTICE: You may use this code for any purpose, commercial or
// private, without any further permission from the author. You may
// remove this notice from your final code if you wish, however it is
// appreciated by the author if at least my web site address is kept.
//
// You may *NOT* re-distribute this code in any way except through its
// use. That means, you can include it in your product, or your web
// site, or any other form where the code is actually being used. You
// may not put the plain javascript up on your site for download or
// include it in your javascript libraries for download. 
// If you wish to share this code with others, please just point them
// to the URL instead.
// Please DO NOT link directly to my .js files from your site. Copy
// the files to your server and use them there. Thank you.
// ===================================================================

// HISTORY
// ------------------------------------------------------------------
// Feb 7, 2005: Fixed a CSS styles to use px unit
// March 29, 2004: Added check in select() method for the form field
//      being disabled. If it is, just return and don't do anything.
// March 24, 2004: Fixed bug - when month name and abbreviations were
//      changed, date format still used original values.
// January 26, 2004: Added support for drop-down month and year
//      navigation (Thanks to Chris Reid for the idea)
// September 22, 2003: Fixed a minor problem in YEAR calendar with
//      CSS prefix.
// August 19, 2003: Renamed the function to get styles, and made it
//      work correctly without an object reference
// August 18, 2003: Changed showYearNavigation and 
//      showYearNavigationInput to optionally take an argument of
//      true or false
// July 31, 2003: Added text input option for year navigation.
//      Added a per-calendar CSS prefix option to optionally use 
//      different styles for different calendars.
// July 29, 2003: Fixed bug causing the Today link to be clickable 
//      even though today falls in a disabled date range.
//      Changed formatting to use pure CSS, allowing greater control
//      over look-and-feel options.
// June 11, 2003: Fixed bug causing the Today link to be unselectable
//      under certain cases when some days of week are disabled
// March 14, 2003: Added ability to disable individual dates or date
//      ranges, display as light gray and strike-through
// March 14, 2003: Removed dependency on graypixel.gif and instead 
///     use table border coloring
// March 12, 2003: Modified showCalendar() function to allow optional
//      start-date parameter
// March 11, 2003: Modified select() function to allow optional
//      start-date parameter
/* 
DESCRIPTION: This object implements a popup calendar to allow the user to
select a date, month, quarter, or year.

COMPATABILITY: Works with Netscape 4.x, 6.x, IE 5.x on Windows. Some small
positioning errors - usually with Window positioning - occur on the 
Macintosh platform.
The calendar can be modified to work for any location in the world by 
changing which weekday is displayed as the first column, changing the month
names, and changing the column headers for each day.

USAGE:
// Create a new CalendarPopup object of type WINDOW
var cal = new CalendarPopup(); 

// Create a new CalendarPopup object of type DIV using the DIV named 'mydiv'
var cal = new CalendarPopup('mydiv'); 

// Easy method to link the popup calendar with an input box. 
cal.select(inputObject, anchorname, dateFormat);
// Same method, but passing a default date other than the field's current value
cal.select(inputObject, anchorname, dateFormat, '01/02/2000');
// This is an example call to the popup calendar from a link to populate an 
// input box. Note that to use this, date.js must also be included!!
<A HREF="#" onClick="cal.select(document.forms[0].date,'anchorname','MM/dd/yyyy'); return false;">Select</A>

// Set the type of date select to be used. By default it is 'date'.
cal.setDisplayType(type);

// When a date, month, quarter, or year is clicked, a function is called and
// passed the details. You must write this function, and tell the calendar
// popup what the function name is.
// Function to be called for 'date' select receives y, m, d
cal.setReturnFunction(functionname);
// Function to be called for 'month' select receives y, m
cal.setReturnMonthFunction(functionname);
// Function to be called for 'quarter' select receives y, q
cal.setReturnQuarterFunction(functionname);
// Function to be called for 'year' select receives y
cal.setReturnYearFunction(functionname);

// Show the calendar relative to a given anchor
cal.showCalendar(anchorname);

// Hide the calendar. The calendar is set to autoHide automatically
cal.hideCalendar();

// Set the month names to be used. Default are English month names
cal.setMonthNames("January","February","March",...);

// Set the month abbreviations to be used. Default are English month abbreviations
cal.setMonthAbbreviations("Jan","Feb","Mar",...);

// Show navigation for changing by the year, not just one month at a time
cal.showYearNavigation();

// Show month and year dropdowns, for quicker selection of month of dates
cal.showNavigationDropdowns();

// Set the text to be used above each day column. The days start with 
// sunday regardless of the value of WeekStartDay
cal.setDayHeaders("S","M","T",...);

// Set the day for the first column in the calendar grid. By default this
// is Sunday (0) but it may be changed to fit the conventions of other
// countries.
cal.setWeekStartDay(1); // week is Monday - Sunday

// Set the weekdays which should be disabled in the 'date' select popup. You can
// then allow someone to only select week end dates, or Tuedays, for example
cal.setDisabledWeekDays(0,1); // To disable selecting the 1st or 2nd days of the week

// Selectively disable individual days or date ranges. Disabled days will not
// be clickable, and show as strike-through text on current browsers.
// Date format is any format recognized by parseDate() in date.js
// Pass a single date to disable:
cal.addDisabledDates("2003-01-01");
// Pass null as the first parameter to mean "anything up to and including" the
// passed date:
cal.addDisabledDates(null, "01/02/03");
// Pass null as the second parameter to mean "including the passed date and
// anything after it:
cal.addDisabledDates("Jan 01, 2003", null);
// Pass two dates to disable all dates inbetween and including the two
cal.addDisabledDates("January 01, 2003", "Dec 31, 2003");

// When the 'year' select is displayed, set the number of years back from the 
// current year to start listing years. Default is 2.
// This is also used for year drop-down, to decide how many years +/- to display
cal.setYearSelectStartOffset(2);

// Text for the word "Today" appearing on the calendar
cal.setTodayText("Today");

// The calendar uses CSS classes for formatting. If you want your calendar to
// have unique styles, you can set the prefix that will be added to all the
// classes in the output.
// For example, normal output may have this:
//     <SPAN CLASS="cpTodayTextDisabled">Today<SPAN>
// But if you set the prefix like this:
cal.setCssPrefix("Test");
// The output will then look like:
//     <SPAN CLASS="TestcpTodayTextDisabled">Today<SPAN>
// And you can define that style somewhere in your page.

// When using Year navigation, you can make the year be an input box, so
// the user can manually change it and jump to any year
cal.showYearNavigationInput();

// Set the calendar offset to be different than the default. By default it
// will appear just below and to the right of the anchorname. So if you have
// a text box where the date will go and and anchor immediately after the
// text box, the calendar will display immediately under the text box.
cal.offsetX = 20;
cal.offsetY = 20;

NOTES:
1) Requires the functions in AnchorPosition.js and PopupWindow.js

2) Your anchor tag MUST contain both NAME and ID attributes which are the 
   same. For example:
   <A NAME="test" ID="test"> </A>

3) There must be at least a space between <A> </A> for IE5.5 to see the 
   anchor tag correctly. Do not do <A></A> with no space.

4) When a CalendarPopup object is created, a handler for 'onmouseup' is
   attached to any event handler you may have already defined. Do NOT define
   an event handler for 'onmouseup' after you define a CalendarPopup object 
   or the autoHide() will not work correctly.
   
5) The calendar popup display uses style sheets to make it look nice.

*/ 

// CONSTRUCTOR for the CalendarPopup Object
function CalendarPopup() {
	var c;
	if (arguments.length>0) {
		c = new PopupWindow(arguments[0]);
		}
	else {
		c = new PopupWindow();
		c.setSize(150,175);
		}
	c.offsetX = -152;
	c.offsetY = 25;
	c.autoHide();
	// Calendar-specific properties
	c.monthNames = new Array("January","February","March","April","May","June","July","August","September","October","November","December");
	c.monthAbbreviations = new Array("Jan","Feb","Mar","Apr","May","Jun","Jul","Aug","Sep","Oct","Nov","Dec");
	c.dayHeaders = new Array("S","M","T","W","T","F","S");
	c.returnFunction = "CP_tmpReturnFunction";
	c.returnMonthFunction = "CP_tmpReturnMonthFunction";
	c.returnQuarterFunction = "CP_tmpReturnQuarterFunction";
	c.returnYearFunction = "CP_tmpReturnYearFunction";
	c.weekStartDay = 0;
	c.isShowYearNavigation = false;
	c.displayType = "date";
	c.disabledWeekDays = new Object();
	c.disabledDatesExpression = "";
	c.yearSelectStartOffset = 2;
	c.currentDate = null;
	c.todayText="Today";
	c.cssPrefix="";
	c.isShowNavigationDropdowns=false;
	c.isShowYearNavigationInput=false;
	window.CP_calendarObject = null;
	window.CP_targetInput = null;
	window.CP_dateFormat = "MM/dd/yyyy";
	// Method mappings
	c.copyMonthNamesToWindow = CP_copyMonthNamesToWindow;
	c.setReturnFunction = CP_setReturnFunction;
	c.setReturnMonthFunction = CP_setReturnMonthFunction;
	c.setReturnQuarterFunction = CP_setReturnQuarterFunction;
	c.setReturnYearFunction = CP_setReturnYearFunction;
	c.setMonthNames = CP_setMonthNames;
	c.setMonthAbbreviations = CP_setMonthAbbreviations;
	c.setDayHeaders = CP_setDayHeaders;
	c.setWeekStartDay = CP_setWeekStartDay;
	c.setDisplayType = CP_setDisplayType;
	c.setDisabledWeekDays = CP_setDisabledWeekDays;
	c.addDisabledDates = CP_addDisabledDates;
	c.setYearSelectStartOffset = CP_setYearSelectStartOffset;
	c.setTodayText = CP_setTodayText;
	c.showYearNavigation = CP_showYearNavigation;
	c.showCalendar = CP_showCalendar;
	c.hideCalendar = CP_hideCalendar;
	c.getStyles = getCalendarStyles;
	c.refreshCalendar = CP_refreshCalendar;
	c.getCalendar = CP_getCalendar;
	c.select = CP_select;
	c.setCssPrefix = CP_setCssPrefix;
	c.showNavigationDropdowns = CP_showNavigationDropdowns;
	c.showYearNavigationInput = CP_showYearNavigationInput;
	c.copyMonthNamesToWindow();
	// Return the object
	return c;
	}
function CP_copyMonthNamesToWindow() {
	// Copy these values over to the date.js 
	if (typeof(window.MONTH_NAMES)!="undefined" && window.MONTH_NAMES!=null) {
		window.MONTH_NAMES = new Array();
		for (var i=0; i<this.monthNames.length; i++) {
			window.MONTH_NAMES[window.MONTH_NAMES.length] = this.monthNames[i];
		}
		for (var i=0; i<this.monthAbbreviations.length; i++) {
			window.MONTH_NAMES[window.MONTH_NAMES.length] = this.monthAbbreviations[i];
		}
	}
}
// Temporary default functions to be called when items clicked, so no error is thrown
function CP_tmpReturnFunction(y,m,d) { 
	if (window.CP_targetInput!=null) {
		var dt = new Date(y,m-1,d,0,0,0);
		if (window.CP_calendarObject!=null) { window.CP_calendarObject.copyMonthNamesToWindow(); }
		window.CP_targetInput.value = formatDate(dt,window.CP_dateFormat);
		}
	else {
		alert('Use setReturnFunction() to define which function will get the clicked results!'); 
		}
	}
function CP_tmpReturnMonthFunction(y,m) { 
	alert('Use setReturnMonthFunction() to define which function will get the clicked results!\nYou clicked: year='+y+' , month='+m); 
	}
function CP_tmpReturnQuarterFunction(y,q) { 
	alert('Use setReturnQuarterFunction() to define which function will get the clicked results!\nYou clicked: year='+y+' , quarter='+q); 
	}
function CP_tmpReturnYearFunction(y) { 
	alert('Use setReturnYearFunction() to define which function will get the clicked results!\nYou clicked: year='+y); 
	}

// Set the name of the functions to call to get the clicked item
function CP_setReturnFunction(name) { this.returnFunction = name; }
function CP_setReturnMonthFunction(name) { this.returnMonthFunction = name; }
function CP_setReturnQuarterFunction(name) { this.returnQuarterFunction = name; }
function CP_setReturnYearFunction(name) { this.returnYearFunction = name; }

// Over-ride the built-in month names
function CP_setMonthNames() {
	for (var i=0; i<arguments.length; i++) { this.monthNames[i] = arguments[i]; }
	this.copyMonthNamesToWindow();
	}

// Over-ride the built-in month abbreviations
function CP_setMonthAbbreviations() {
	for (var i=0; i<arguments.length; i++) { this.monthAbbreviations[i] = arguments[i]; }
	this.copyMonthNamesToWindow();
	}

// Over-ride the built-in column headers for each day
function CP_setDayHeaders() {
	for (var i=0; i<arguments.length; i++) { this.dayHeaders[i] = arguments[i]; }
	}

// Set the day of the week (0-7) that the calendar display starts on
// This is for countries other than the US whose calendar displays start on Monday(1), for example
function CP_setWeekStartDay(day) { this.weekStartDay = day; }

// Show next/last year navigation links
function CP_showYearNavigation() { this.isShowYearNavigation = (arguments.length>0)?arguments[0]:true; }

// Which type of calendar to display
function CP_setDisplayType(type) {
	if (type!="date"&&type!="week-end"&&type!="month"&&type!="quarter"&&type!="year") { alert("Invalid display type! Must be one of: date,week-end,month,quarter,year"); return false; }
	this.displayType=type;
	}

// How many years back to start by default for year display
function CP_setYearSelectStartOffset(num) { this.yearSelectStartOffset=num; }

// Set which weekdays should not be clickable
function CP_setDisabledWeekDays() {
	this.disabledWeekDays = new Object();
	for (var i=0; i<arguments.length; i++) { this.disabledWeekDays[arguments[i]] = true; }
	}
	
// Disable individual dates or ranges
// Builds an internal logical test which is run via eval() for efficiency
function CP_addDisabledDates(start, end) {
	if (arguments.length==1) { end=start; }
	if (start==null && end==null) { return; }
	if (this.disabledDatesExpression!="") { this.disabledDatesExpression+= "||"; }
	if (start!=null) { start = parseDate(start); start=""+start.getFullYear()+LZ(start.getMonth()+1)+LZ(start.getDate());}
	if (end!=null) { end=parseDate(end); end=""+end.getFullYear()+LZ(end.getMonth()+1)+LZ(end.getDate());}
	if (start==null) { this.disabledDatesExpression+="(ds<="+end+")"; }
	else if (end  ==null) { this.disabledDatesExpression+="(ds>="+start+")"; }
	else { this.disabledDatesExpression+="(ds>="+start+"&&ds<="+end+")"; }
	}
	
// Set the text to use for the "Today" link
function CP_setTodayText(text) {
	this.todayText = text;
	}

// Set the prefix to be added to all CSS classes when writing output
function CP_setCssPrefix(val) { 
	this.cssPrefix = val; 
	}

// Show the navigation as an dropdowns that can be manually changed
function CP_showNavigationDropdowns() { this.isShowNavigationDropdowns = (arguments.length>0)?arguments[0]:true; }

// Show the year navigation as an input box that can be manually changed
function CP_showYearNavigationInput() { this.isShowYearNavigationInput = (arguments.length>0)?arguments[0]:true; }

// Hide a calendar object
function CP_hideCalendar() {
	if (arguments.length > 0) { window.popupWindowObjects[arguments[0]].hidePopup(); }
	else { this.hidePopup(); }
	}

// Refresh the contents of the calendar display
function CP_refreshCalendar(index) {
	var calObject = window.popupWindowObjects[index];
	if (arguments.length>1) { 
		calObject.populate(calObject.getCalendar(arguments[1],arguments[2],arguments[3],arguments[4],arguments[5]));
		}
	else {
		calObject.populate(calObject.getCalendar());
		}
	calObject.refresh();
	}

// Populate the calendar and display it
function CP_showCalendar(anchorname) {
	if (arguments.length>1) {
		if (arguments[1]==null||arguments[1]=="") {
			this.currentDate=new Date();
			}
		else {
			this.currentDate=new Date(parseDate(arguments[1]));
			}
		}
	this.populate(this.getCalendar());
	this.showPopup(anchorname);
	}

// Simple method to interface popup calendar with a text-entry box
function CP_select(inputobj, linkname, format) {
	var selectedDate=(arguments.length>3)?arguments[3]:null;
	if (!window.getDateFromFormat) {
		alert("calendar.select: To use this method you must also include 'date.js' for date formatting");
		return;
		}
	if (this.displayType!="date"&&this.displayType!="week-end") {
		alert("calendar.select: This function can only be used with displayType 'date' or 'week-end'");
		return;
		}
	if (inputobj.type!="text" && inputobj.type!="hidden" && inputobj.type!="textarea") { 
		alert("calendar.select: Input object passed is not a valid form input object"); 
		window.CP_targetInput=null;
		return;
		}
	if (inputobj.disabled) { return; } // Can't use calendar input on disabled form input!
	window.CP_targetInput = inputobj;
	window.CP_calendarObject = this;
	this.currentDate=null;
	var time=0;
	if (selectedDate!=null) {
		time = getDateFromFormat(selectedDate,format)
		}
	else if (inputobj.value!="") {
		time = getDateFromFormat(inputobj.value,format);
		}
	if (selectedDate!=null || inputobj.value!="") {
		if (time==0) { this.currentDate=null; }
		else { this.currentDate=new Date(time); }
		}
	window.CP_dateFormat = format;
	this.showCalendar(linkname);
	}
	
// Get style block needed to display the calendar correctly
function getCalendarStyles() {
	var result = "";
	var p = "";
	if (this!=null && typeof(this.cssPrefix)!="undefined" && this.cssPrefix!=null && this.cssPrefix!="") { p=this.cssPrefix; }
	result += "<STYLE>\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpYearNavigation,."+p+"cpMonthNavigation { background-color:#C0C0C0; text-align:center; vertical-align:center; text-decoration:none; color:#000000; font-weight:bold; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpDayColumnHeader, ."+p+"cpYearNavigation,."+p+"cpMonthNavigation,."+p+"cpCurrentMonthDate,."+p+"cpCurrentMonthDateDisabled,."+p+"cpOtherMonthDate,."+p+"cpOtherMonthDateDisabled,."+p+"cpCurrentDate,."+p+"cpCurrentDateDisabled,."+p+"cpTodayText,."+p+"cpTodayTextDisabled,."+p+"cpText { font-family:arial; font-size:8pt; }\n";
	result += "TD."+p+"cpDayColumnHeader { text-align:right; border:solid thin #C0C0C0;border-width:0px 0px 1px 0px; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpCurrentMonthDate, ."+p+"cpOtherMonthDate, ."+p+"cpCurrentDate  { text-align:right; text-decoration:none; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpCurrentMonthDateDisabled, ."+p+"cpOtherMonthDateDisabled, ."+p+"cpCurrentDateDisabled { color:#D0D0D0; text-align:right; text-decoration:line-through; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpCurrentMonthDate, .cpCurrentDate { color:#000000; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpOtherMonthDate { color:#808080; }\n";
	result += "TD."+p+"cpCurrentDate { color:white; background-color: #C0C0C0; border-width:1px; border:solid thin #800000; }\n";
	result += "TD."+p+"cpCurrentDateDisabled { border-width:1px; border:solid thin #FFAAAA; }\n";
	result += "TD."+p+"cpTodayText, TD."+p+"cpTodayTextDisabled { border:solid thin #C0C0C0; border-width:1px 0px 0px 0px;}\n";
	result += "A."+p+"cpTodayText, SPAN."+p+"cpTodayTextDisabled { height:20px; }\n";
	result += "A."+p+"cpTodayText { color:black; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpTodayTextDisabled { color:#D0D0D0; }\n";
	result += "."+p+"cpBorder { border:solid thin #808080; }\n";
	result += "</STYLE>\n";
	return result;
	}

// Return a string containing all the calendar code to be displayed
function CP_getCalendar() {
	var now = new Date();
	// Reference to window
	if (this.type == "WINDOW") { var windowref = "window.opener."; }
	else { var windowref = ""; }
	var result = "";
	// If POPUP, write entire HTML document
	if (this.type == "WINDOW") {
		result += "<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Calendar</TITLE>"+this.getStyles()+"</HEAD><BODY MARGINWIDTH=0 MARGINHEIGHT=0 TOPMARGIN=0 RIGHTMARGIN=0 LEFTMARGIN=0>\n";
		result += '<CENTER><TABLE WIDTH=100% BORDER=0 BORDERWIDTH=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0>\n';
		}
	else {
		result += '<TABLE CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpBorder" WIDTH=144 BORDER=1 BORDERWIDTH=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=1>\n';
		result += '<TR><TD ALIGN=CENTER>\n';
		result += '<CENTER>\n';
		}
	// Code for DATE display (default)
	// -------------------------------
	if (this.displayType=="date" || this.displayType=="week-end") {
		if (this.currentDate==null) { this.currentDate = now; }
		if (arguments.length > 0) { var month = arguments[0]; }
			else { var month = this.currentDate.getMonth()+1; }
		if (arguments.length > 1 && arguments[1]>0 && arguments[1]-0==arguments[1]) { var year = arguments[1]; }
			else { var year = this.currentDate.getFullYear(); }
		var daysinmonth= new Array(0,31,28,31,30,31,30,31,31,30,31,30,31);
		if ( ( (year%4 == 0)&&(year%100 != 0) ) || (year%400 == 0) ) {
			daysinmonth[2] = 29;
			}
		var current_month = new Date(year,month-1,1);
		var display_year = year;
		var display_month = month;
		var display_date = 1;
		var weekday= current_month.getDay();
		var offset = 0;
		
		offset = (weekday >= this.weekStartDay) ? weekday-this.weekStartDay : 7-this.weekStartDay+weekday ;
		if (offset > 0) {
			display_month--;
			if (display_month < 1) { display_month = 12; display_year--; }
			display_date = daysinmonth[display_month]-offset+1;
			}
		var next_month = month+1;
		var next_month_year = year;
		if (next_month > 12) { next_month=1; next_month_year++; }
		var last_month = month-1;
		var last_month_year = year;
		if (last_month < 1) { last_month=12; last_month_year--; }
		var date_class;
		if (this.type!="WINDOW") {
			result += "<TABLE WIDTH=144 BORDER=0 BORDERWIDTH=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0>";
			}
		result += '<TR>\n';
		var refresh = windowref+'CP_refreshCalendar';
		var refreshLink = 'javascript:' + refresh;
		if (this.isShowNavigationDropdowns) {
			result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="78" COLSPAN="3"><select CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" name="cpMonth" onChange="'+refresh+'('+this.index+',this.options[this.selectedIndex].value-0,'+(year-0)+');">';
			for( var monthCounter=1; monthCounter<=12; monthCounter++ ) {
				var selected = (monthCounter==month) ? 'SELECTED' : '';
				result += '<option value="'+monthCounter+'" '+selected+'>'+this.monthNames[monthCounter-1]+'</option>';
				}
			result += '</select></TD>';
			result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="10">&nbsp;</TD>';

			result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="56" COLSPAN="3"><select CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" name="cpYear" onChange="'+refresh+'('+this.index+','+month+',this.options[this.selectedIndex].value-0);">';
			for( var yearCounter=year-this.yearSelectStartOffset; yearCounter<=year+this.yearSelectStartOffset; yearCounter++ ) {
				var selected = (yearCounter==year) ? 'SELECTED' : '';
				result += '<option value="'+yearCounter+'" '+selected+'>'+yearCounter+'</option>';
				}
			result += '</select></TD>';
			}
		else {
			if (this.isShowYearNavigation) {
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="10"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" HREF="../'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+last_month+','+last_month_year+');"><</A></TD>';
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="58"><SPAN CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation">'+this.monthNames[month-1]+'</SPAN></TD>';
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="10"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" HREF="../'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+next_month+','+next_month_year+');">></A></TD>';
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="10">&nbsp;</TD>';

				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="10"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" HREF="../'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+month+','+(year-1)+');"><</A></TD>';
				if (this.isShowYearNavigationInput) {
					result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="36"><INPUT NAME="cpYear" CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" SIZE="4" MAXLENGTH="4" VALUE="'+year+'" onBlur="'+refresh+'('+this.index+','+month+',this.value-0);"></TD>';
					}
				else {
					result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="36"><SPAN CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation">'+year+'</SPAN></TD>';
					}
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="10"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" HREF="../'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+month+','+(year+1)+');">></A></TD>';
				}
			else {
				//result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="22"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" HREF="../'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+last_month+','+last_month_year+');"><<</A></TD>\n';
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="22"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" onclick="'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+last_month+','+last_month_year+');"><<</A></TD>\n';
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="100"><SPAN CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation">'+this.monthNames[month-1]+' '+year+'</SPAN></TD>\n';
				//result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="22"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" HREF="../'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+next_month+','+next_month_year+');">>></A></TD>\n';
				result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" WIDTH="22"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpMonthNavigation" onclick="'+refreshLink+'('+this.index+','+next_month+','+next_month_year+');">>></A></TD>\n';
				}
			}
		result += '</TR></TABLE>\n';
		result += '<TABLE WIDTH=120 BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=1 ALIGN=CENTER>\n';
		result += '<TR>\n';
		for (var j=0; j<7; j++) {

			result += '<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpDayColumnHeader" WIDTH="14%"><SPAN CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpDayColumnHeader">'+this.dayHeaders[(this.weekStartDay+j)%7]+'</TD>\n';
			}
		result += '</TR>\n';
		for (var row=1; row<=6; row++) {
			result += '<TR>\n';
			for (var col=1; col<=7; col++) {
				var disabled=false;
				if (this.disabledDatesExpression!="") {
					var ds=""+display_year+LZ(display_month)+LZ(display_date);
					eval("disabled=("+this.disabledDatesExpression+")");
					}
				var dateClass = "";
				if ((display_month == this.currentDate.getMonth()+1) && (display_date==this.currentDate.getDate()) && (display_year==this.currentDate.getFullYear())) {
					dateClass = "cpCurrentDate";
					}
				else if (display_month == month) {
					dateClass = "cpCurrentMonthDate";
					}
				else {
					dateClass = "cpOtherMonthDate";
					}
				if (disabled || this.disabledWeekDays[col-1]) {
					result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+dateClass+'"><SPAN CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+dateClass+'Disabled">'+display_date+'</SPAN></TD>\n';
					}
				else {
					var selected_date = display_date;
					var selected_month = display_month;
					var selected_year = display_year;
					if (this.displayType=="week-end") {
						var d = new Date(selected_year,selected_month-1,selected_date,0,0,0,0);
						d.setDate(d.getDate() + (7-col));
						selected_year = d.getYear();
						if (selected_year < 1000) { selected_year += 1900; }
						selected_month = d.getMonth()+1;
						selected_date = d.getDate();
						}
					result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+dateClass+'"><A HREF="javascript:'+windowref+this.returnFunction+'('+selected_year+','+selected_month+','+selected_date+');'+windowref+'CP_hideCalendar(\''+this.index+'\');" CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+dateClass+'">'+display_date+'</A></TD>\n';
					}
				display_date++;
				if (display_date > daysinmonth[display_month]) {
					display_date=1;
					display_month++;
					}
				if (display_month > 12) {
					display_month=1;
					display_year++;
					}
				}
			result += '</TR>';
			}
		var current_weekday = now.getDay() - this.weekStartDay;
		if (current_weekday < 0) {
			current_weekday += 7;
			}
		result += '<TR>\n';
		result += '	<TD COLSPAN=7 ALIGN=CENTER CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpTodayText">\n';
		if (this.disabledDatesExpression!="") {
			var ds=""+now.getFullYear()+LZ(now.getMonth()+1)+LZ(now.getDate());
			eval("disabled=("+this.disabledDatesExpression+")");
			}
		if (disabled || this.disabledWeekDays[current_weekday+1]) {
			result += '		<SPAN CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpTodayTextDisabled">'+this.todayText+'</SPAN>\n';
			}
		else {
			result += '		<A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpTodayText" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+this.returnFunction+'(\''+now.getFullYear()+'\',\''+(now.getMonth()+1)+'\',\''+now.getDate()+'\');'+windowref+'CP_hideCalendar(\''+this.index+'\');">'+this.todayText+'</A>\n';
			}
		result += '		<BR>\n';
		result += '	</TD></TR></TABLE></CENTER></TD></TR></TABLE>\n';
	}

	// Code common for MONTH, QUARTER, YEAR
	// ------------------------------------
	if (this.displayType=="month" || this.displayType=="quarter" || this.displayType=="year") {
		if (arguments.length > 0) { var year = arguments[0]; }
		else { 
			if (this.displayType=="year") {	var year = now.getFullYear()-this.yearSelectStartOffset; }
			else { var year = now.getFullYear(); }
			}
		if (this.displayType!="year" && this.isShowYearNavigation) {
			result += "<TABLE WIDTH=144 BORDER=0 BORDERWIDTH=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0>";
			result += '<TR>\n';
			result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="22"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+'CP_refreshCalendar('+this.index+','+(year-1)+');"><<</A></TD>\n';
			result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="100">'+year+'</TD>\n';
			result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="22"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+'CP_refreshCalendar('+this.index+','+(year+1)+');">>></A></TD>\n';
			result += '</TR></TABLE>\n';
			}
		}
		
	// Code for MONTH display 
	// ----------------------
	if (this.displayType=="month") {
		// If POPUP, write entire HTML document
		result += '<TABLE WIDTH=120 BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=1 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER>\n';
		for (var i=0; i<4; i++) {
			result += '<TR>';
			for (var j=0; j<3; j++) {
				var monthindex = ((i*3)+j);
				result += '<TD WIDTH=33% ALIGN=CENTER><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpText" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+this.returnMonthFunction+'('+year+','+(monthindex+1)+');'+windowref+'CP_hideCalendar(\''+this.index+'\');" CLASS="'+date_class+'">'+this.monthAbbreviations[monthindex]+'</A></TD>';
				}
			result += '</TR>';
			}
		result += '</TABLE></CENTER></TD></TR></TABLE>\n';
		}
	
	// Code for QUARTER display
	// ------------------------
	if (this.displayType=="quarter") {
		result += '<BR><TABLE WIDTH=120 BORDER=1 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER>\n';
		for (var i=0; i<2; i++) {
			result += '<TR>';
			for (var j=0; j<2; j++) {
				var quarter = ((i*2)+j+1);
				result += '<TD WIDTH=50% ALIGN=CENTER><BR><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpText" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+this.returnQuarterFunction+'('+year+','+quarter+');'+windowref+'CP_hideCalendar(\''+this.index+'\');" CLASS="'+date_class+'">Q'+quarter+'</A><BR><BR></TD>';
				}
			result += '</TR>';
			}
		result += '</TABLE></CENTER></TD></TR></TABLE>\n';
		}

	// Code for YEAR display
	// ---------------------
	if (this.displayType=="year") {
		var yearColumnSize = 4;
		result += "<TABLE WIDTH=144 BORDER=0 BORDERWIDTH=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0>";
		result += '<TR>\n';
		result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="50%"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+'CP_refreshCalendar('+this.index+','+(year-(yearColumnSize*2))+');"><<</A></TD>\n';
		result += '	<TD CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" WIDTH="50%"><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpYearNavigation" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+'CP_refreshCalendar('+this.index+','+(year+(yearColumnSize*2))+');">>></A></TD>\n';
		result += '</TR></TABLE>\n';
		result += '<TABLE WIDTH=120 BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=1 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER>\n';
		for (var i=0; i<yearColumnSize; i++) {
			for (var j=0; j<2; j++) {
				var currentyear = year+(j*yearColumnSize)+i;
				result += '<TD WIDTH=50% ALIGN=CENTER><A CLASS="'+this.cssPrefix+'cpText" HREF="javascript:'+windowref+this.returnYearFunction+'('+currentyear+');'+windowref+'CP_hideCalendar(\''+this.index+'\');" CLASS="'+date_class+'">'+currentyear+'</A></TD>';
				}
			result += '</TR>';
			}
		result += '</TABLE></CENTER></TD></TR></TABLE>\n';
		}
	// Common
	if (this.type == "WINDOW") {
		result += "</BODY></HTML>\n";
		}
	return result;
	}
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		var cal = new CalendarPopup();

// Used with the 2020 layout. 

		function ControlSubmitStoryButtons (disabling)
			{
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("previewButton", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("spellCheckButton", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("cancelButton", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("importButton", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("submitButton", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("anchor1", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("anchor2", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("anchor3", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("anchor4", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("anchor5", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("deleteButton1", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("deleteButton2", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("deleteButton3", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("deleteButton4", disabling);
				TrytoControlButtonByID ("deleteButton5", disabling);
				//alert ("Is everything disabled?");
			}

		function CancelStory ()
			{
				if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to cancel this submission?  All of your entered text will be lost."))
					{
						document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Initial';
						ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);
						document.mainForm.submit();
					}
				return true;
			}
		
		function IsValidStory ()
			{
				ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_headline);
				ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_summary);
				ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_body); // Is this still needed with TinyMCE?
		
				if 
					(
						
						FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.submitter_name, "Please provide your name.") &&
						
						AtLeastOneFieldFilled (document.mainForm.submitter_email, document.mainForm.submitter_phone_ac, "Please provide either your email address or your phone number.") &&
						AtLeastOneFieldFilled (document.mainForm.submitter_email, document.mainForm.submitter_phone_pr, "Please provide either your email address or your phone number.") &&
						AtLeastOneFieldFilled (document.mainForm.submitter_email, document.mainForm.submitter_phone_l4, "Please provide either your email address or your phone number.") &&
						ValidSelectionMade (document.mainForm.story_category, "Please choose a category for this story.") &&
						IsValidEmail (document.mainForm.submitter_email, "Please enter a valid email address or leave this field blank.") &&
						
						IsValidPhoneNumber (document.mainForm.submitter_phone_ac, document.mainForm.submitter_phone_pr, document.mainForm.submitter_phone_l4, "Please provide a valid phone number or leave these fields blank.") &&
						
						FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.story_headline, "Please provide a story headline.") &&
						
						// TinyMCE doesn't populate the story_body variable until the form submits...
						//FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.story_body, "Please provide a story body.")
						NoOp() // Doing this because I want to preserve the ampersand logic...
						&& AtLeastOneFieldListedMustBeFilled ("publish_date_1|publish_date_2|publish_date_3|publish_date_4|publish_date_5", "Please specify at least one publishing date.")
						&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_1, "Publish date 1 must be current date or future date.")
						&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_2, "Publish date 2 must be current date or future date.")
						&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_3, "Publish date 3 must be current date or future date.")
						&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_4, "Publish date 4 must be current date or future date.")
						&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_5, "Publish date 5 must be current date or future date.")
						&& FieldsListedByNameHaveUniqueValues (true, "publish_date_1|publish_date_2|publish_date_3|publish_date_4|publish_date_5", "Publishing dates must be unique.")
					)
					return true;
				return false;
			}
		
		function PreviewStory ()
			{
				if (IsValidStory ())
					{
						document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Preview';
						ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);
						document.mainForm.submit();
					}
			}
		
		function SubmitStory ()
			{
				if (IsValidStory ())
					{
						document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Commit';
						document.mainForm.action = "commitStoryPublic.php";
						ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);		
						document.mainForm.submit();
						return true;
					}
			}
		
		function RemoveAttachment (nameOfFile, buttonObject)
			{
				if (IsValidStory ())
					{
						if (confirm ("Are you sure you wish to remove this attachment?"))
							{
								document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value = 'RemoveAttachment';
								document.mainForm.attachmentToRemove.value = nameOfFile;
								ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);		
								document.mainForm.submit();
							}
					}
			}
		
		function SpellCheck()
			{
				if (IsValidStory ())
					{
						document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='SpellCheck';
						ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);
						document.mainForm.submit();
					}
			}



			// JS Code that is used in all stories but which does not need to be loaded each time any given web
			// page for this site is loaded
			
			function ConvertSpecialChars (fieldCtrl)
				{
					fieldCtrl.value = ConvertSpecialCharsCore (fieldCtrl.value);
					return true;
				}

			// Need this function so we can call the conversion outside of the DOM context, i.e., on raw strings.
			function ConvertSpecialCharsCore (textToConvert)
				{
					var convertedHTML = textToConvert;

					if (!document.mainForm.converted_characters_source)
						{
							alert ("Character conversion cannot be used unless the form field converted_characters_source is defined.");
							return false;
						}
					if (!document.mainForm.converted_characters_target)
						{
							alert ("Character conversion cannot be used unless the form field converted_characters_target is defined.");
							return false;
						}
					var sourceCharArray = document.mainForm.converted_characters_source.value.split("|");
					var targetCharArray = document.mainForm.converted_characters_target.value.split("|");
					
					for (var x = 0; x < sourceCharArray.length; x++)
						{
			//				alert ("Replacing [" + String.fromCharCode(sourceCharArray[x]) + "] with [" + targetCharArray[x] + "]");
							while (-1 != convertedHTML.indexOf(String.fromCharCode(sourceCharArray[x])) )
								convertedHTML = convertedHTML.replace (String.fromCharCode(sourceCharArray[x]), targetCharArray[x]);
						}

					return convertedHTML;
				}
				
			function FillInEmailonInitialSubmit()				{					var fullName = document.mainForm.submitter_name.value.replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"");					var nameParts = fullName.split(" ");					var email = document.mainForm.submitter_email.value.replace(" ", "");										if ("" != fullName)						{			//				document.mainForm.submitter_email.value = firstname.toLowerCase() + "." + lastname.toLowerCase() + "@montgomerycollege.edu";							var emailToAdd = "";							for (var x = 0; x < nameParts.length; x++)								{									if ("" == emailToAdd)										emailToAdd = nameParts[x].replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"") + "";									else										emailToAdd += "." + nameParts[x].replace(/^\s+|\s+$/g,"");								}							if ("" != emailToAdd)								{									emailToAdd += "@montgomerycollege.edu";									document.mainForm.submitter_email.value = emailToAdd.toLowerCase();									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_ac.value = "240";									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_pr.value = "567";									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_l4.focus();									document.mainForm.submitter_phone_l4.select();								}						}					return true;				}	
			function ApplyCorrection (originalWord, wordIndex, subWordIndex, selectObject, startOfWordToReplace, endOfWordToReplace)
				{
					if (IsValidStory ())
						{
			//				alert ("Original word is [" + originalWord + "]\nWord Index is [" + wordIndex + ", " + subWordIndex + "]\nReplacement is [" + selectObject[selectObject.selectedIndex].value + "]");
							document.mainForm.wordIndexToChange.value = wordIndex;
							document.mainForm.subWordIndexToChange.value = subWordIndex;
							document.mainForm.replacementWord.value = selectObject[selectObject.selectedIndex].value;
							document.mainForm.startOfWordToReplace.value = startOfWordToReplace;
							document.mainForm.endOfWordToReplace.value = endOfWordToReplace;
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value = 'ApplyCorrection';
							ControlSubmitStoryButtons (true);
							DisableSpellingButtons ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}

			function IfThisUncheckedDefaultCategoryCantBeChecked (checkboxCtrl, rcdidValue)
				{
					if (!checkboxCtrl.checked)
						{
							var y = 0;
							while ( (y < document.mainForm.default_category.length) && (!checkboxCtrl.checked) )
								{
									if (parseInt(document.mainForm.default_category[y].value) == rcdidValue)
										{
											if (document.mainForm.default_category[y].checked)
												{
													alert ("This category must be assigned to this story in order for it to be the default category.\n\nIf you wish to remove this category assignment from this story, please choose a different default category first.");
													checkboxCtrl.checked = true;
												}
										}
									y++;
								}
						}
					return true;
				}
				
			function ValidSelectionMade (thisSelectObject, msg)
				{
					if (thisSelectObject.selectedIndex > 0)
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (thisSelectObject, msg);
				}
			
			function SilentIsValidEmail (possibleEmailAddress)
				{
					var str = possibleEmailAddress;
					
					var at="@";
					var dot=".";
					var lat=str.indexOf(at);
					var lstr=str.length;
					var ldot=str.indexOf(dot);
			
					if (str.indexOf(at)==-1)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(at)==-1 || str.indexOf(at)==0 || str.indexOf(at)==lstr)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(dot)==-1 || str.indexOf(dot)==0 || str.indexOf(dot)==lstr)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(at,(lat+1))!=-1)
						return false;
			
					if (str.substring(lat-1,lat)==dot || str.substring(lat+1,lat+2)==dot)
						return false;
			
					if (str.indexOf(dot,(lat+2))==-1)
						return false;
			
					if ((str.indexOf(" ")!=-1) || (str.indexOf(";")!=-1))
						return false;
			
					return true;
				}
			
			function IsValidEmail (fieldCtrl, msg)
				{
					var str = fieldCtrl.value;
			
					if ("" == Trim(str))
						return true;
			
					if (!SilentIsValidEmail (str))
						return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl, msg);
			
					return true;
				}
			
			function AtLeastOneFieldFilled (fieldCtrl1, fieldCtrl2, msg)
				{
					if ("" != Trim (fieldCtrl1.value))
						return true;
					if ("" != Trim (fieldCtrl2.value))
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (fieldCtrl1, msg);
				}
			
			function LimitText (textAreaCtrl, maxCharsAllowed)
				{
					if (textAreaCtrl.value.length > maxCharsAllowed)
						textAreaCtrl.value = textAreaCtrl.value.substring (0, maxCharsAllowed);
				}
			
			function DisableApprovalButtons()
				{
					document.mainForm.ApproveButton.disabled = true;
					document.mainForm.RejectButton.disabled = true;
				}
			
			function DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ()
				{
					DisableAttachmentButtons ();
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("previewButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("saveButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("cancelButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("spellCheckButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("ApproveButton", true);
					TrytoControlButtonByID ("RejectButton", true);
				}
			
			function PreviewChanges ()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Preview';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ()
				{
					ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_headline);
					ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_summary);
					ConvertSpecialChars (document.mainForm.story_body);
			
					if (!AtLeastOneCategoryChosen ())
						{
							alert ("Please select at least one story category.");
							return false;
						}
					if 
						(
							FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.story_headline, "Please provide a story headline.") &&
							FieldNotEmpty (document.mainForm.story_body, "Please provide a story body.")
							&& AtLeastOneFieldListedMustBeFilled ("publish_date_1|publish_date_2|publish_date_3|publish_date_4|publish_date_5", "Please specify at least one publishing date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_1, "Publish date 1 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_2, "Publish date 2 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_3, "Publish date 3 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_4, "Publish date 4 must be current date or future date.")
							&& DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (true, document.mainForm.publish_date_5, "Publish date 5 must be current date or future date.")
							&& FieldsListedByNameHaveUniqueValues (true, "publish_date_1|publish_date_2|publish_date_3|publish_date_4|publish_date_5", "Publishing dates must be unique.")
						)
						return true;
					return false;
				}
			
			function PublishDateNotInPast ()
				{
					// Note that this function is used in both editing and publishing.  When we allowed for the publish
					// date to appear on the edit screen, we had to use a hidden form field to preserve the value between
					// page reloads.  This form field being present would have triggered the error below if we did not
					// check to make sure we were actually publishing the story first.
					if (("publishSpecificStory" == document.mainForm.name) && (document.mainForm.publish_date))
						return DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (false, document.mainForm.publish_date, "Publishing date must be equal to or greater than today's date.")
					return true;
				}
			
			function ExpiryDateNotInPast ()
				{
					// Works similar to PublishDateNotInPast except it checks the expiration date.
					if (("publishSpecificStory" == document.mainForm.name) && (document.mainForm.expiration_date))
						return DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (false, document.mainForm.expiration_date, "Expiration date must be equal to or greater than today's date.")
					return true;
				}
			
			function PublishDateLessThanOrEqualToExpiryDate ()
				{
					if (("publishSpecificStory" == document.mainForm.name) && (document.mainForm.expiration_date) && (document.mainForm.publish_date))
						return FirstDateLessThanOrEqualToSecondDate (document.mainForm.publish_date, document.mainForm.expiration_date, "Publish date must be less than or equal to expiration date.")
					return true;
				}
			
			function SaveChanges ()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Save';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function CancelEditing ()
				{
					if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to cancel editing?  All of your changes except for those made to attachments will be lost."))
						StorySelection();
				}
			
			function RejectStory ()
				{
					if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to reject this story?"))
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Reject';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function ApproveStory ()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							if (confirm ("Are you sure you want to approve this story?"))
								{
									document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='Approve';
									DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
									document.mainForm.submit();
								}
						}
				}
			
			function RemoveAttachmentEditOrPublish (nameOfFile)
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							if (confirm ("Are you sure you wish to remove this attachment?"))
								{
									document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value = 'RemoveAttachment';
									document.mainForm.attachmentToRemove.value = nameOfFile;
									DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
									document.mainForm.submit();
								}
						}
				}
			
			function SpellCheckEditOrPublish()
				{
					if (IsValidStoryEditOrPublish ())
						{
							document.mainForm.SubmittingLevel.value='SpellCheck';
							DisableButtonsEditOrPublish ();
							document.mainForm.submit();
						}
				}
			
			function FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultValue, fieldCtrl, msg)
				{
					alert (msg);
					try
						{
							fieldCtrl.value = desiredDefaultValue;
							fieldCtrl.focus();
							fieldCtrl.select();
						}
					catch (err)
						{
						}
					return false;
				}
			
			function DateWithDashesIsPresentOrFutureDate (allowBlankValue, inDateCtrl, msg)
				{
					if ((allowBlankValue) && ("" == Trim (inDateCtrl.value)))
						return true;
			
					// This function should be called after verifying that inDateCtrl contains a valid MM-DD-YYYY date.
					var dateParts = inDateCtrl.value.split("-");
			
					var enteredDate = new Date (dateParts[2], dateParts[0] - 1, dateParts[1], 23, 59, 59);
					var currentDate = new Date ();
					// alert ("entered date is [" + enteredDate + "]");
					if (enteredDate >= currentDate)
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (inDateCtrl, msg);
				}
			
			function FirstDateLessThanOrEqualToSecondDate (inDateCtrl1, inDateCtrl2, msg)
				{
					// Assumes both dates are valid MM-DD-YYYY dates.
					if (("" == Trim(inDateCtrl1.value)) || ("" == Trim(inDateCtrl2.value)))
						return true;
			
					var dateParts = inDateCtrl1.value.split("-");
					var firstDate = new Date (dateParts[2], dateParts[0] - 1, dateParts[1], 12, 0, 0);
					
					dateParts = inDateCtrl2.value.split("-");
					var secondDate = new Date (dateParts[2], dateParts[0] - 1, dateParts[1], 12, 0, 0);
					
					if (firstDate <= secondDate)
						return true;
					return FocusOnFieldAndDie (inDateCtrl1, msg);
				}
			
			function IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (allowBlankField, desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg)
				{
					if ( (allowBlankField) && ("" == Trim (inDateCtrl.value)) )
						return true;
			
					var dateParts = inDateCtrl.value.split("-");
					if (3 != dateParts.length)
						return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
			
					var foundNonNum = false;
					var x = 0;
					var ch = "";
					while ((!foundNonNum) && (x < dateParts[0].length))
						{
							ch = dateParts[0].substring (x, x+1);
							if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
								return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
							x++;
						}
			
					x = 0;
					foundNonNum = false;
					while ((!foundNonNum) && (x < dateParts[1].length))
						{
							ch = dateParts[1].substring (x, x+1);
							if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
								return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
							x++;
						}
			
					x = 0;
					foundNonNum = false;
					while ((!foundNonNum) && (x < dateParts[2].length))
						{
							ch = dateParts[2].substring (x, x+1);
							if (!IsCharNumeric (ch))
								return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
							x++;
						}
			
					var mm = dateParts[0] - 0;
					var dd = dateParts[1] - 0;
					var yy = dateParts[2] - 0;
			
					if ((mm < 1) || (mm > 12))
						return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
			
					var daysInMonths = new Array (31, 28, 31, 30, 31, 30, 31, 31, 30, 31, 30, 31);
			
					if (((0 == (yy % 4)) && (0 != (yy % 100))) || (0 == (yy % 400)))
						daysInMonths[1] = 29;
			
					if ((dd < 1) || (dd > daysInMonths[mm-1]))
						return FocusOnFieldAndDieReplaceOldValue (desiredDefaultDate, inDateCtrl, msg);
			
					return true;
				}
			
			function CopyPublishDateToExpirationDate ()
				{
					// This function is used when a single publishing date option is configured.
					document.mainForm.expiration_date.value = document.mainForm.publish_date.value;
				}
	//]]>
</script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="js/tiny_mce/tiny_mce.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="js/tiny-mce-init.js"></script>
<div class='content-inner clearfix submit-your-news'>
 


<form name='mainForm' method='post' enctype="multipart/form-data">
<div class="form-inline"> 
<input type='hidden' name='attachmentToRemove' value='' />
<input type='hidden' name='wordIndexToChange' value='' />
<input type='hidden' name='subWordIndexToChange' value='' />
<input type='hidden' name='replacementWord' value='' />
<input type='hidden' name='startOfWordToReplace' value='' />
<input type='hidden' name='endOfWordToReplace' value='' />
<input type='hidden' name='converted_characters_source' value="8217|8219|8220|8221|8212|8230|183|8226|8216|171|187|180|169|174|8211|8210|8213" />
<input type='hidden' name='converted_characters_target' value="&#39;|&#39;|&#34;|&#34;|--|...|*|*|&#39;|&#60;&#60;|&#62;&#62;|&#39;|(C)|(R)|-|-|--" />
<input type='hidden' name='allowed_html_tags_source_start' value="&#38;lt;b|&#38;lt;/b|&#38;lt;i|&#38;lt;/i|&#38;lt;u|&#38;lt;/u|&#38;lt;strike|&#38;lt;/strike|&#38;lt;strong|&#38;lt;/strong|&#38;lt;small|&#38;lt;/small|&#38;lt;blockquote|&#38;lt;/blockquote|&#38;lt;ol|&#38;lt;/ol|&#38;lt;ul|&#38;lt;/ul|&#38;lt;li|&#38;lt;/li|&#38;lt;font|&#38;lt;/font|&#38;lt;a|&#38;lt;/a|&#38;lt;embed|&#38;lt;/embed|&#38;lt;param|&#38;lt;object|&#38;lt;/object|&#38;lt;p|&#38;lt;/p|&#38;lt;em|&#38;lt;/em|&#38;lt;center|&#38;lt;/center" />
<input type='hidden' name='allowed_html_tags_source_end' value="&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;|&#38;gt;" />
<input type='hidden' name='allowed_html_tags_target_start' value="&lt;b|&lt;/b|&lt;i|&lt;/i|&lt;u|&lt;/u|&lt;strike|&lt;/strike|&lt;strong|&lt;/strong|&lt;small|&lt;/small|&lt;blockquote|&lt;/blockquote|&lt;ol|&lt;/ol|&lt;ul|&lt;/ul|&lt;li|&lt;/li|&lt;font|&lt;/font|&lt;a|&lt;/a|&lt;embed|&lt;/embed|&lt;param|&lt;object|&lt;/object|&lt;p|&lt;/p|&lt;em|&lt;/em|&lt;center|&lt;/center" />
<input type='hidden' name='allowed_html_tags_target_end' value="&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;|&gt;" />
<input type='hidden' name='variable_middles' value="0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|1|0|1|0|1|0|1|1|0|0|0|0|0|0|0" />
<input type='hidden' name='story_unique_id' value="359a205b-a22c-97c4-c1ac-6fde46acd8ff" />

<input type='hidden' name='SubmittingLevel' value='' />
		

	<div class="col-12 form-row"> 
            
             <label for="Submitter_name" class="block sm-col sm-col-4"><span class="required">*</span>Name: 
								<input name="submitter_name" id="Submitter_name" maxlength="100" class="col-12" value="" onblur='FillInEmailonInitialSubmit();' />
							</label> 
							
							
               <label for="submitter_email" class="block sm-col sm-col-4"><span class="required">*</span>Email:
								<input name="submitter_email" id="submitter_email" maxlength="100" class="col-12" value=""  />
				</label> 
            
            
            
            
            <fieldset style="width: auto; margin-top: 15px; line-height: 1.45; margin-bottom: 0px;"> 
                                 <legend><span class="required">*</span>Phone:</legend>  
                                 
                                  
                                    <label for="submitter_phone_ac" class="" style="margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 5px;"><span class="sr-only">area code</span>
								<input type="text" name="submitter_phone_ac" id="submitter_phone_ac" size="3" maxlength="3"  value="" placeholder="123" style="width: 55px;" />
								 
									</label>    			 
                                    
                                     
                             		<label for="submitter_phone_pr" class="" style="margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 5px;"><span class="sr-only">prefix</span>
										<input type="text" name="submitter_phone_pr" id="submitter_phone_pr" size="3" maxlength="3" value=""  placeholder="123" style="width: 55px;" />
								 
									</label>  
									 
				
				        			<label for="submitter_phone_l4" class="" style="margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 5px;"><span class="sr-only">line number</span>
										<input type="text" name="submitter_phone_l4" id="submitter_phone_l4" size="4" maxlength="4" value="" class="jqtranformdone jqTransformInput" placeholder="1234" style="width: 65px;"  /> 
									</label>        
                                 		
             </fieldset>
                     
        
        </div><!-- END form row -->
        
        
		
	<div class="col-12 form-row">
	
		<div class="block sm-col sm-col-6 story-category-field"  > 
   				<div class="select-field"> 
					<label for="story_category" class="block sm-col sm-col-4 select-field">Category:
					
<select id='story_category' name='story_category' >
	<option value='-1'>Choose a Category</option>
	<option value='15' >Need to Know</option>
	<option value='82' >Public Safety</option>
	<option value='80' >College News</option>
	<option value='78' >Student News</option>
	<option value='28' >MC Foundation</option>
	<option value='83' >Health and Wellness</option>
	<option value='79' >Employee News</option>
	<option value='23' >IT@MC</option>
	<option value='81' >Athletics </option>
	<option value='7' >Other (Do Not Use)</option>
	<option value='38' >EDU - General (Inside MC staff use only)</option>
	<option value='39' >EDU - Event Calendar (Inside MC staff use only)</option>
	<option value='42' >EDU - Admissions (Inside MC staff use only)</option>
	<option value='40' >EDU - Top News Stories (Inside MC staff use only)</option>
	<option value='41' >EDU - Upcoming Events (Inside MC staff use only)</option>
	<option value='68' >EDU - News for Redesign Page</option>
	<option value='70' >Digital Signage (Inside MC staff use only)</option>
</select>
<input type='hidden' name='featured_categories' value="" />
	    			</label>
	    		</div>
	    </div>		
	    
		<label for="story_headline" class="block sm-col sm-col-6 story-category-field"  >Headline:
		<input type="text" value=""  maxlength="100" class="col-12" name="story_headline" id="story_headline"  /> 
		</label>
	</div><!-- END form row -->
	

	<div class="col-12 form-row mt2">
		<label for="mce_editor_0">Story Text:</label>
		<textarea   name='story_body' rows='15' cols='77' onchange="LimitText (this, 5000)" onkeydown="LimitText (this, 5000)" onkeyup="LimitText (this, 5000)" style="width: 100%"></textarea>	</div><!-- END form row -->

	<!-- 
		If we are previewing or spell checking, replace each of the unfilled
		attachment fields with information about the attachment.
	-->
	
	<fieldset class="mt3">
	<legend>Attachments:</legend>

	 
	<table width="100%" summary="story attachments" role="presentation" class="attachment-table">
		<tbody>
				<tr>
					<td>1.</td>
					<td colspan='4'><label for='attachment_1' class='block sm-col sm-col-5 story-category-field'>Attach a File:<input type='file' name='attachment_1' id='attachment_1' class='col-12' value=""/></label>
					<label for='caption_1' class='block sm-col sm-col-7'>Caption:<input type='text'  name='caption_1' id='caption_1'   maxlength='100' class='col-12' value="" /></label></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td>2.</td>
					<td colspan='4'><label for='attachment_2' class='block sm-col sm-col-5 story-category-field'>Attach a File:<input type='file' name='attachment_2' id='attachment_2' class='col-12' value=""/></label>
					<label for='caption_2' class='block sm-col sm-col-7'>Caption:<input type='text'  name='caption_2' id='caption_2'   maxlength='100' class='col-12' value="" /></label></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td>3.</td>
					<td colspan='4'><label for='attachment_3' class='block sm-col sm-col-5 story-category-field'>Attach a File:<input type='file' name='attachment_3' id='attachment_3' class='col-12' value=""/></label>
					<label for='caption_3' class='block sm-col sm-col-7'>Caption:<input type='text'  name='caption_3' id='caption_3'   maxlength='100' class='col-12' value="" /></label></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td>4.</td>
					<td colspan='4'><label for='attachment_4' class='block sm-col sm-col-5 story-category-field'>Attach a File:<input type='file' name='attachment_4' id='attachment_4' class='col-12' value=""/></label>
					<label for='caption_4' class='block sm-col sm-col-7'>Caption:<input type='text'  name='caption_4' id='caption_4'   maxlength='100' class='col-12' value="" /></label></td>
				</tr>
				<tr>
					<td>5.</td>
					<td colspan='4'><label for='attachment_5' class='block sm-col sm-col-5 story-category-field'>Attach a File:<input type='file' name='attachment_5' id='attachment_5' class='col-12' value=""/></label>
					<label for='caption_5' class='block sm-col sm-col-7'>Caption:<input type='text'  name='caption_5' id='caption_5'   maxlength='100' class='col-12' value="" /></label></td>
				</tr>
		</tbody>
	</table>
	
	</fieldset>


<fieldset class="publish-date">
<legend class="mb2">Publish Date(s): <em>Specify up to  5.</em></legend>
	<div class="col-12 form-row">
		<div class="col-12 form-row">
			<label for='datepicker1'>Enter a date (MM-DD-YYYY):</label>
			<input type='text'  id='datepicker1'  name='publish_date_1' value='' size='10' maxlength='10' onblur="IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (true, '', this, 'You must specify a valid date in MM-DD-YYYY format.');" />
		</div>
		<div class="col-12 form-row">
			<label for='datepicker2'>Enter a date (MM-DD-YYYY):</label>
			<input type='text'  id='datepicker2'  name='publish_date_2' value='' size='10' maxlength='10' onblur="IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (true, '', this, 'You must specify a valid date in MM-DD-YYYY format.');" />
		</div>
		<div class="col-12 form-row">
			<label for='datepicker3'>Enter a date (MM-DD-YYYY):</label>
			<input type='text'  id='datepicker3'  name='publish_date_3' value='' size='10' maxlength='10' onblur="IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (true, '', this, 'You must specify a valid date in MM-DD-YYYY format.');" />
		</div>
	</div>
	<div class="col-12 form-row">
		<div class="col-12 form-row">
			<label for='datepicker4'>Enter a date (MM-DD-YYYY):</label>
			<input type='text'  id='datepicker4'  name='publish_date_4' value='' size='10' maxlength='10' onblur="IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (true, '', this, 'You must specify a valid date in MM-DD-YYYY format.');" />
		</div>
		<div class="col-12 form-row">
			<label for='datepicker5'>Enter a date (MM-DD-YYYY):</label>
			<input type='text'  id='datepicker5'  name='publish_date_5' value='' size='10' maxlength='10' onblur="IsValidDateWithDashesAndFixValue (true, '', this, 'You must specify a valid date in MM-DD-YYYY format.');" />
		</div>
	</div>
</fieldset>

	<div class="col-12 form-row">
		<label for="submitters_comments" class="form-row">Your Comments:
		<textarea name='submitters_comments' rows='4'   class="col-12" onchange="LimitText (this, 300)" onkeydown="LimitText (this, 300)" onkeyup="LimitText (this, 300)" id="submitters_comments"></textarea>
		</label>
	</div>
	
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		document.mainForm.publish_date_1.value = "09-29-2026";
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		$(function() {
			$( "#datepicker1" ).datepicker({
				showOn: "button",
				buttonImage: "images/calendar-22x25-purple.gif",
				buttonImageOnly: true,
				dateFormat: 'mm-dd-yy'
			});
		});
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		$(function() {
			$( "#datepicker2" ).datepicker({
				showOn: "button",
				buttonImage: "images/calendar-22x25-purple.gif",
				buttonImageOnly: true,
				dateFormat: 'mm-dd-yy'
			});
		});
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		$(function() {
			$( "#datepicker3" ).datepicker({
				showOn: "button",
				buttonImage: "images/calendar-22x25-purple.gif",
				buttonImageOnly: true,
				dateFormat: 'mm-dd-yy'
			});
		});
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		$(function() {
			$( "#datepicker4" ).datepicker({
				showOn: "button",
				buttonImage: "images/calendar-22x25-purple.gif",
				buttonImageOnly: true,
				dateFormat: 'mm-dd-yy'
			});
		});
	//]]>
</script>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
		$(function() {
			$( "#datepicker5" ).datepicker({
				showOn: "button",
				buttonImage: "images/calendar-22x25-purple.gif",
				buttonImageOnly: true,
				dateFormat: 'mm-dd-yy'
			});
		});
	//]]>
</script>
<input type='hidden' name='story_summary' value='' />
<div class="col-12 form-row mt3">
<p class="h6">You must preview this story before it can be submitted.  If you wish to cancel this submission, press the "Cancel" button.</p>
<p class="mt3"><button class='btn' id='previewButton' onclick='PreviewStory();return false;'>Preview</button>&nbsp;<button id='cancelButton' class='btn gray' onclick='CancelStory();return false;'>Cancel</button></p>
</div>

</div><!-- END form-inline  -->
</form>
</div>
<script type='text/javascript'>
	//<![CDATA[
function FoundPunctuation (ch)
	{
		if (("." == ch) || ("," == ch) || ("-" == ch) || ("(" == ch) || (")" == ch) || ("\"" == ch) || ("'" == ch))
			return true;
		return false;
	}

function TextWithinVariableMiddleTag (inStr)
	{
		
		var firstPart = "";
		
		// The code below deals with the Anchor tag itself.  If the anchor is a hyperlink, the value of "firstpart" will be something like "href='" or 'href="'
		if (inStr.length >= 6)
			firstPart = inStr.toLowerCase().substr (0, 6);
//		alert ("first part is [" + firstPart + "]");
		var withinVariableMiddleTag = false;
		if (("href=\"" == firstPart) || ("href='" == firstPart))
			withinVariableMiddleTag = true;
			
		// It seems that a better way of doing this is to look for any string which contains the text "http://"
		
			
		return withinVariableMiddleTag;
	}

function IsAURL (inStr)
	{
//alert ("inStr is [" + inStr + "]");
		// We need to see if there is the text href=" or href=' at the beginning.  This code will initially work
		// if the A tags are listed as allowed HTML.
		if (!TextWithinVariableMiddleTag (inStr))
			{
				if (-1 != inStr.toLowerCase().indexOf("\"http://"))
					return false;
				if (-1 != inStr.toLowerCase().indexOf("'http://"))
					return false;
				if (-1 != inStr.toLowerCase().indexOf("\"https://"))
					return false;
				if (-1 != inStr.toLowerCase().indexOf("'https://"))
					return false;
				if (-1 != inStr.toLowerCase().indexOf("http://"))
					return true;
				if (-1 != inStr.toLowerCase().indexOf("https://"))
					return true;
			}
		return false;
	}

function MakeLink (inURL)
	{
		var urlToProcess = "";
		// The URL might have leading and trailing punctuation which could break it.  
		// We need to "intelligently" strip that.
		var textBeforeURL = inURL.substring(0, inURL.toLowerCase().indexOf("http"));
		//alert ("Text before url is [" + textBeforeURL + "]");
		
		urlToProcess = inURL.substring (inURL.toLowerCase().indexOf("http"));

		var textAfterURL = "";		
		var garbageAtEnd = true;
		var x = urlToProcess.length - 1;
		while ((garbageAtEnd) && (x > 0))
			{
				var ch = urlToProcess.substring (x, x + 1);
				if (FoundPunctuation (ch))
					{
						textAfterURL = ch + "" + textAfterURL;
						urlToProcess = urlToProcess.substring (0, x);
					}
				else
					garbageAtEnd = false;
				x = x - 1;  // Using the decrement operator breaks XHTML compliance.
			}
		
		//alert ("Text before url is [" + textBeforeURL + "], text after url is [" + textAfterURL + "]");
		
		var returnedLink = "";
		returnedLink = textBeforeURL + "<a href=\"" + urlToProcess + "\" target=_blank class='likeStoryText'>" + urlToProcess + "<\/a>" + textAfterURL;
		return returnedLink;
	}

function CouldBeAnEmail (inStr)
	{
		// Similar to IsAURL function.  Look for an @ sign in inString.  If there is one, then we
		// will need to "massage" the text later on to see if it is a valid email before we make it
		// into a link.
		if (-1 != inStr.indexOf("@"))
			return true;
		return false;
	}

function MakeEmailLink (inEmail)
	{
		//alert ("Need to convert [" + inEmail + "]");
		// As with URLS, there could be punctuation marks before or after the actual email address.
		// We need to separate these from the email address, verify that what is separated
		// is actually a valid email address, convert the link if it is, and re-append the text
		// found at the end.  This is slightly more complex than the function that does this for
		// URLs because the @ sign for the email occurs in the middle of the string and not the beginning.
		
		var textBeforeEmail = "";
		var rawEmailAddress = "";
		var textAfterEmail = "";
		var x = 0;
		var status = "BEFORE"; 
			// Could be DURING or AFTER.  BEFORE refers to the position of x being at a location in
			// inEmail that is before the start of the actual email address.  DURING refers to x being
			// at a location inEmail that is part of the actual email address.  AFTER refers to x
			// being at a location in inEmail that is after the actual email address.  Note... because
			// email addresses contain periods, but don't end in them, you have to start from the back
			// once you get the text at the beginning!
		while ((x < inEmail.length) && ("BEFORE" == status))
			{
				var ch = inEmail.substring (x, x + 1);
				if (FoundPunctuation (ch))
					textBeforeEmail += ch;
				else
					status = "AFTER";  // We need to start processing the end of the string now.
				x++;
			}
		var y = inEmail.length;
		while ((y >= x) && ("AFTER" == status))
			{
				var ch = inEmail.substring (y - 1, y);
				//alert ("inEmail is [" + inEmail + "], position is [" + y + "], ch is [" + ch + "]");
				if (FoundPunctuation (ch))
					textAfterEmail = ch + textAfterEmail;
				else
					status = "DURING";
				y = y - 1;
			}
		rawEmailAddress = inEmail.substring (x - 1, y + 1);
//				alert ("inEmail is [" + inEmail + "] text before email is [" + textBeforeEmail + "], email is [" + rawEmailAddress + "], text after email is [" + textAfterEmail + "]");
		var returnedLink = inEmail;
		if (SilentIsValidEmail (rawEmailAddress))
			returnedLink = textBeforeEmail + "<a class='likeStoryText' href=\"mailto:" + rawEmailAddress + "\">" +  rawEmailAddress + "<\/a>" + textAfterEmail;
		return returnedLink;
	}

function MakeSubWordsArray (inStr)
	{
		// Required in multiple functions.
		var subWordsArray;
		var agt=navigator.userAgent.toLowerCase();
		var brTag = "<BR>";
//				alert ("agt is [" + agt + "]");
		// For some reason, when Firefox sees inStr, it makes the HTML tags lowercase even though
		// they come in as uppercase.  So to compensate for the defect in Firefox, extra code is
		// needed:
		if ((-1 != agt.indexOf("firefox")) || (-1 != agt.indexOf("safari")))
			brTag = "<br>";
		subWordsArray = inStr.split (brTag);
		return subWordsArray;
	}

function ProcessWord (inWord, insideEmbedTag)
	{
		var output = "";
		var replacementWord = "";
		if ( (!insideEmbedTag)  &&  (IsAURL(inWord)) )
			{
				replacementWord = MakeLink (inWord);
				output = replacementWord + " ";
			}
		else if ( (!insideEmbedTag) && (CouldBeAnEmail (inWord)) )
			{
				replacementWord = MakeEmailLink (inWord);
				output = replacementWord + " ";
			}
		else
			output = inWord + " ";
		return output;
	}
	
function AddLinksToText (inStr)
	{
		var bodyTextStr = inStr;
//		alert ("Text length is [" + bodyTextStr.length + "]\n\nBody text is [" + bodyTextStr + "]");
		var wordsArray = bodyTextStr.split (" ");
		var x = 0;
		var newTextStr = "";
		var replacementWord = "";
		var insideEmbedTag = false;
		while (x < wordsArray.length)
			{
				replacementWord = "";
				// We should break this up FIRST based on whether there is a <br in the text or not.
				if (-1 == wordsArray[x].toLowerCase().indexOf("<br")) // No BR tag
					{
						// Dealing with a single word here.  The only possibilities are that this is
						// a URL, an email address, or neither.  URLs and emails are mutually exclusive.
						if ("&lt;embed" == wordsArray[x])
							insideEmbedTag = true;
						//alert ("Current word is [" + wordsArray[x] + "] inside embed tag is [" + insideEmbedTag + "]");
						newTextStr += ProcessWord (wordsArray[x], insideEmbedTag);
						if ("&lt;/embed&gt;" == wordsArray[x].substr (wordsArray[x].length - 14 ) )
							insideEmbedTag = false;

					}
				else // if (-1 == wordsArray[x].toLowerCase().indexOf("<br")) // No BR tag
					{
						// This is a group of words which is separated by <br tags and can contain
						// email addreses, URLS and plain words.  We should split this word by the
						// <br tag and process each sub word individually.
						subWordsArray = MakeSubWordsArray (wordsArray[x]);
						var y = 0;
						replacementWord = "";
						while (y < subWordsArray.length)
							{
								if ("&lt;embed" == subWordsArray[y])
									insideEmbedTag = true;
								//alert ("Current word is [" + subWordsArray[y] + "] inside embed tag is [" + insideEmbedTag + "]");
								replacementWord += ProcessWord (subWordsArray[y], insideEmbedTag);
								if (y < subWordsArray.length - 1)
									replacementWord += " <BR/>"
								if ("&lt;/embed&gt;" == subWordsArray[y].substr (subWordsArray[y].length - 14 ) )
									insideEmbedTag = false;
								y++;
							}
						newTextStr += replacementWord + " ";
					} // if (-1 == wordsArray[x].toLowerCase().indexOf("<br")) // No BR tag
				x++;
			}
		return newTextStr;
	}

function ConvertHTML (inString)
	{
		var result = inString;
/*		
		if (!document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_source_start)
			{
				alert ("HTML tag conversion cannot be used unless the form field allowed_html_tags_source_start is defined.");
				return result;
			}
		if (!document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_source_end)
			{
				alert ("HTML tag conversion cannot be used unless the form field allowed_html_tags_source_end is defined.");
				return result;
			}
		if (!document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_target_start)
			{
				alert ("HTML tag conversion cannot be used unless the form field allowed_html_tags_target_start is defined.");
				return result;
			}
		if (!document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_target_end)
			{
				alert ("HTML tag conversion cannot be used unless the form field allowed_html_tags_target_end is defined.");
				return result;
			}
		if (!document.dummyForm.variable_middles)
			{
				alert ("HTML tag conversion cannot be used unless the form field variable_middles is defined.");
				return result;
			}
*/
		var allowedHTMLArraySourceStart = "";
		var allowedHTMLArraySourceEnd = "";
		var allowedHTMLArrayTargetStart = "";
		var allowedHTMLArrayTargetEnd = "";
		var variableMiddles = "";

		// These items may be present in the object mainform or dummyform, but do NOT use document.forms[0] because on some pages there are multiple forms!
		// The only way to "reliably" get this information is to use try catch... of course we could simply code the data here but that's too much for a re-write.
		var dummyFormExists = true;
		var mainFormExists = true;
		try
			{
				allowedHTMLArraySourceStart = document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_source_start.value.split("|");
				allowedHTMLArraySourceEnd = document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_source_end.value.split("|");
				allowedHTMLArrayTargetStart = document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_target_start.value.split("|");
				allowedHTMLArrayTargetEnd = document.dummyForm.allowed_html_tags_target_end.value.split("|");
				variableMiddles = document.dummyForm.variable_middles.value.split("|");
			}
		catch (exc)
			{
				dummyFormExists = false;
			}

		if (!dummyFormExists)
			{
				try
					{
						allowedHTMLArraySourceStart = document.mainForm.allowed_html_tags_source_start.value.split("|");
						allowedHTMLArraySourceEnd = document.mainForm.allowed_html_tags_source_end.value.split("|");
						allowedHTMLArrayTargetStart = document.mainForm.allowed_html_tags_target_start.value.split("|");
						allowedHTMLArrayTargetEnd = document.mainForm.allowed_html_tags_target_end.value.split("|");
						variableMiddles = document.mainForm.variable_middles.value.split("|");

					}
				catch (exc2)
					{
						mainFormExists = false;
					}
			}
			
		if ( (!dummyFormExists) && (!mainFormExists) )
			{
				// Houston we have a problem.
				return result;
			}
//alert("here");
		// We handle the allowed tags as separate pieces, a beginning and an end to allow for variable 
		// attributes to be placed between the tags.  E.g., <font color='...' ... > ... <\/font>

		
		var x = 0;
		//alert ("element count is [" +allowedHTMLArraySourceStart.length + "]");
		while (x < allowedHTMLArraySourceStart.length)
			{
				var replacementStr = "";
				if ("0" == variableMiddles[x])
					{
						var startingRegExpStr = allowedHTMLArraySourceStart[x] + allowedHTMLArraySourceEnd[x];
						var matchingRegExp = new RegExp (startingRegExpStr, "gi");
						replacementStr = allowedHTMLArrayTargetStart[x] + allowedHTMLArrayTargetEnd[x];
						result = result.replace(matchingRegExp, replacementStr);
					}
				else // if ("0" == variableMiddles[x])
					{
						// We need to construct a RegExp that matches everything starting with the starting 
						// part of the tag and goes up to everything but the ending part.

						var complexRegExpStr = allowedHTMLArraySourceStart[x] + "[^" + allowedHTMLArraySourceEnd[x].replace("g", "").replace("t", "") + "]*" + allowedHTMLArraySourceEnd[x];
						if ("&lt;embed" == allowedHTMLArraySourceStart[x].toLowerCase()) 
							{
								//alert ("Dealing with embed tag.");
								complexRegExpStr = "&lt;embed[^(&lt;/embed&gt;)]";
								//alert ("RegExp is [" + complexRegExpStr + "]");
							}
						//else if ("&lt;object" == allowedHTMLArraySourceStart[x].toLowerCase()) 
						//	{
						//		//alert ("Dealing with object tag.");
						//		complexRegExpStr = "&lt;object[^(&lt;/object&gt;)]";
						//	}
						//alert ("RegExp is [" + complexRegExpStr + "]");
						var complexRegExp = new RegExp (complexRegExpStr, "gi");

						
						var matches = result.match(complexRegExp);
						
						if (matches)
							{
								var y = 0;
								while (y < matches.length)
									{
										//alert ("[" + y + "] of [" + matches.length + "] - Matched [" + matches[y] + "] - Result is [" + result + "]");
										replacementStr = matches[y].replace("&lt;", "<").replace("&gt;", ">");
										//alert ("[" + y + "] of [" + matches.length + "] - Matched [" + matches[y] + "], replacement is [" + replacementStr + "]");
										result = result.replace (matches[y], replacementStr);
										y++;
									} // while (y < matches.length)
							} // if (matches)

					} // if ("0" == variableMiddles[x])
				x++;
			} // while (x < allowedHTMLArraySourceStart.length)
		//alert ("Result is [" + result + "]");
		return result;
	}

if (document.getElementById("bodyText"))
	{
		var oldText = document.getElementById("bodyText").innerHTML;
		var newText = ConvertHTML (AddLinksToText (document.getElementById("bodyText").innerHTML));
		//alert ("Old Text is:\n\n" + oldText + "\n\nNew Text is " + newText);
		document.getElementById("bodyText").innerHTML = newText;
	}
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<story_unique_id>8dac444d-5f8c-6474-0189-3bbd324a1434</story_unique_id><story_id>128556</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Brady Patton</submitter_name><story_headline>Montgomery College Unveils New Visual Identity for Raptor Athletics</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Raptor Athletics&#60;/a&#62; is entering a new era with a refreshed look that brings Montgomery College&#39;s athletics programs into closer visual alignment with the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/advancement-and-community-engagement/marketing-and-communications/brand-and-creative/branding/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;College&#39;s evolved brand.&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The new identity gives Raptor Athletics a distinctive presence of its own while still maintaining a clear connection to Montgomery College. Developed through a collaboration between Athletics and &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/advancement-and-community-engagement/marketing-and-communications/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Marketing &#38;amp; Communications&#60;/a&#62;, the identity will provide a consistent look across uniforms, apparel, facilities, digital platforms, merchandise and promotional materials.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://youtu.be/U4z6Ien6HnI?si=etdsT4RGwLIgOl-m&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;REVEAL VIDEO&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The new visual identity features a cohesive family of logos designed to be bold, modern and competitive while remaining unmistakably MC. Together, they reflect the energy and spirit of Raptor Athletics and provide new ways for student-athletes, students, employees, alumni and fans to show pride in the College.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;Our Raptors are talented competitors and dedicated students who bring a lot of ambition to everything they do,&#34; said Tarlouh Gasque, executive director of intercollegiate athletics. &#34;This new look reflects that caliber of student-athlete and the pride that comes with representing Montgomery College.&#34;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The refreshed identity is also part of a broader effort to strengthen College pride and belonging. Athletics provides an important point of connection for members of the Montgomery College community, and the new Raptor logos create more opportunities to make that connection visible across the College and beyond.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-path-to-node=&#34;8&#34;&#62;To help show your Raptor pride during virtual meetings and classes, new MC Raptors Zoom and Teams background images featuring the refreshed branding are now available to download on the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/advancement-and-community-engagement/marketing-and-communications/brand-and-creative/branding/index.html&#34;&#62;College branding webpage&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Go Raptors!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>mc-zoom-new-RAPTOR-full-4.png</rawname><href>attach/8dac444d-5f8c-6474-0189-3bbd324a1434/mc-zoom-new-RAPTOR-full-4.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/8dac444d-5f8c-6474-0189-3bbd324a1434/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/8dac444d-5f8c-6474-0189-3bbd324a1434/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>Need to Know</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>10</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>b815d75c-e3ae-d6a4-795e-0fed8331410d</story_unique_id><story_id>128603</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Brady Patton</submitter_name><story_headline>Empowering Student Voices: Discover the MC Local News Lab</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Across the nation, local news sources are disappearing at an alarming rate--leaving communities with fewer reliable media outlets and increasing the spread of misinformation. Montgomery College is taking a bold stand to address this challenge head-on through a student-centered initiative: the MC Local News Lab.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Created through the support of the Montgomery College Foundation and aligned with the &#34;Innovating Access: Empowering Every Learner, Enriching Every Pathway&#34; grant theme, the MC Local News Lab transforms students from mere consumers of news into creators, truth-tellers, and community leaders.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Why the MC Local News Lab Matters &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;At its core, the MC Local News Lab bridges academic learning and real-world civic impact. By pairing experiential learning with community engagement, media literacy, and emerging technology skills, the lab equips students with hands-on tools to thrive in today&#39;s complex digital landscape.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Whether you are passionate about journalism, digital media, public policy, or social advocacy, the lab offers a collaborative space to:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Expose Misinformation&#60;/strong&#62;: Learn evidence-based reporting and rigorous fact-checking methods.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Tackle Key Issues&#60;/strong&#62;: Report on topics that matter to local residents, including housing affordability, food security, equity, mental health, and the impact of AI.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Build Portfolio-Ready Experience&#60;/strong&#62;: Gain published work to showcase to future employers or transfer institutions.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Step Into the Spotlight: The Local News Fellowship &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Are you ready to tell stories that drive change? The MC Local News Lab is actively seeking applicants for its Local News Fellowship.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Open to MC students across all disciplines who are interested in media, journalism, or communications, this fellowship provides direct mentorship to pursue an original, in-depth reporting project on local public interest issues impacting Montgomery County and Maryland.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Fellowship Benefits: &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;$150 Stipend awarded upon successful completion of your reporting project.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;One-on-One Faculty Mentorship for tailored editorial coaching throughout your project.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Publishing Opportunities in MC student media, regional news outlets, or civic organizations.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Conference Presentation opportunity at the Media and Democracy Forum (scheduled at MC for 2027).&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Get Started Today! &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Take the next step in shaping your future and strengthening your community.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For questions or details on submitting your proposal, contact Professor Luis Botello at Lbotello@montgomerycollege.edu or visit the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/programs/communication-studies/mc-local-news-lab.html?utm_source=gemini&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;MC Local News Lab Page&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>e96601c9-5972-51d4-2125-afe107a516d9</story_unique_id><story_id>128242</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Ian Gordon</submitter_name><story_headline>Join the Conversation: Introducing Montgomery College&#39;s Collective Impact Institute</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Community Conversations: &#60;i&#62;Connecting people, ideas, and action.&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Topic:&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Building Opportunity Together - &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;strong&#62;&#60;em&#62;Collective Impact and the Role of Montgomery College in Our Community&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;em&#62;What is collective impact? Why did Montgomery College establish the Collective Impact Institute? And what does this work mean for the College and our community?&#60;/em&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Join colleagues from across Montgomery College for the inaugural Community Conversation about the Collective Impact Institute and its work.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;This foundation-setting session will introduce the collective impact framework, explore upward mobility as an important lens for the Institute&#39;s work, and provide greater clarity about its purpose and emerging role. We&#39;ll also consider how Montgomery College already contributes to opportunity across our community and the College&#39;s broader role as a catalyst for opportunity in Montgomery County.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Whether you&#39;re hearing about collective impact for the first time, are curious about the new Institute, or have long been involved in collaborative work, this conversation is for you.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Faculty, staff, administrators, and students are encouraged to attend.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;In-person Session: September 30, Rockville Campus, SW301 Lunch will be provided. RSVP required.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;RSVP: &#60;a href=&#34;https://ciicommunityconversations.rsvpify.com/&#34;&#62;Community Conversations - RSVPify&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Community Conversations will continue with additional sessions planned for Winter and Spring 2027.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>4a87db3d-83e2-55d4-e9b0-797a689131c4</story_unique_id><story_id>128517</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Brady Patton</submitter_name><story_headline>A Fresh Look for College News: Meet the New MC Newsroom</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;With a streamlined design and new features, discovering what&#39;s happening at Montgomery College is easier than ever.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Marketing and Communications, in partnership with the Office of Information Technology, has launched a redesigned &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Montgomery College Newsroom&#60;/a&#62;, transforming the former &#34;Press Room&#34; into a more contemporary, accessible, and engaging home for College stories, media coverage, and expertise.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;As a central hub for institutional storytelling, the Newsroom update is part of a larger strategic effort to strengthen how Montgomery College tells its story.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Visitors will notice the difference immediately. The redesigned main page features three prominent Top Stories, giving MarComm the ability to highlight timely and important stories through a strong visual entry point. A refreshed design--with headline treatments, category icons, publication dates, and clearly identified media outlets--makes it easier to scan the latest news and find content of interest.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Finding specific stories is easier, too. New filters allow visitors to browse press releases, media mentions, and feature stories and narrow content by topics such as students, alumni, and faculty and staff. A dedicated Newsroom search bar now narrows results to Newsroom content specifically, rather than the entire College website.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Two other popular sections have also received significant updates. &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/mc-in-the-news/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;MC in the News&#60;/a&#62;, which showcases external media coverage of the College, now presents stories in a more intuitive chronological format. And the redesigned &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/mc-experts.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;MC Experts&#60;/a&#62; page makes faculty and staff expertise much easier to discover, eliminating multiple steps previously required to browse available experts.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;While the new look is important, the larger goal is to make the Newsroom work harder for the College. Stories published there can become the foundation for social media, email outreach, presidential communications, and other channels--helping more people discover the extraordinary students, faculty, staff, programs, partnerships, and outcomes that define MC.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;And we need your help telling those stories. Faculty and staff are often closest to the people and ideas that demonstrate what makes Montgomery College exceptional. If you know about a student&#39;s success, faculty or staff accomplishment, innovative program, community partnership, or other story worth sharing, tell us about it. Your idea could help us spotlight the people and work making an impact across the College and throughout our community.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Take a look, share a story, and check back often. There will always be more MC stories to tell.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Visit the Montgomery College Newsroom&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://form.asana.com/?k=guF7DLKYYaoerP9pkach4Q&#38;amp;d=1100707368451604&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Share a Story with Montgomery College&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>2c4c4637-abc8-4924-fd35-48aaf1c15856</story_unique_id><story_id>128376</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Adam Reid</submitter_name><story_headline>Campus Safety at Montgomery College (MC) Includes Student Data Safety</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;September is National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM). In addition to the safety of physical spaces at Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses and other MC locations, emergency preparedness, and health management, &#60;b&#62;&#60;i&#62;protecting student information is an important part of campus safety&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/b&#62;. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects student education records and student privacy rights. Each time we access, discuss, store, or share student information, we help safeguard student privacy, trust, and success.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Please review the attached &#60;i&#62;Employee Safety Sheet for Student Data and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act&#60;/i&#62; for a quick refresher on FERPA and how to safeguard student privacy. It provides practical and user-friendly information such as:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Access student information only when it is needed for your role&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Verify authorization before sharing records or discussing a student&#39;s information&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Use approved systems and secure methods to store and send data&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Keep screens, printed materials, and conversations private&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Report suspected privacy incidents promptly&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Thanks for doing your part to keep MC campuses - and our students&#39; information - safe. Safe MC campuses depend on all of us!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;i&#62;This message is cosponsored by: Records and Registration&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;i&#62;Analytics &#38;amp; Insights/Data Asset Management&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;i&#62; - Committed to driving a culture of continuous improvement, Analytics &#38;amp; Insights/Data Asset Management actively engages, educates, and empowers the MC community through collaborative data literacy efforts to equip stakeholders to make data-informed decisions that strengthen institutional success.&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;i&#62;Public Safety&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;i&#62; - Dedicated to serving as a steady anchor for the MC community, campus police operate with an unwavering commitment to the well-being of every member. By adhering to established laws and regulations, campus police balance active safety measures with a deep respect for peace, due process, and student rights.&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;i&#62;Records &#38;amp; Registration&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;i&#62; - By meticulously upholding federal regulations like FERPA and institutional policies, the Office of Records and Registration safeguards sensitive educational records while ensuring administrative processes remain transparent, equitable, and supportive of every student&#39;s academic journey. &#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MC Employee Safety Sheet for Student Data and FERPA September 2026 FINAL.pdf</rawname><href>attach/2c4c4637-abc8-4924-fd35-48aaf1c15856/MC Employee Safety Sheet for Student Data and FERPA September 2026 FINAL.pdf</href></file><caption>MC Employee Safety Sheet for Data and FERPA</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>3f450b32-4c42-1f24-4d98-7aefb7c34738</story_unique_id><story_id>128383</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Anne Briggs</submitter_name><story_headline>Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with MC Library</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15 and MC Library is excited to celebrate!  &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Stop by our Germantown and Takoma Park/Silver Spring libraries to view our beautiful Hispanic Heritage Month displays and borrow books, films, and more related to Hispanic Heritage. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Or, check out our online &#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/hispanic-heritage&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Hispanic Heritage guide&#60;/a&#62;! The guide offers recommendations for library books and e-books related to Hispanic fiction, history and identity, children and teen literature, and even Spanish language materials. You&#39;ll also find streaming films on Hispanic history, current events, and cinema. If you&#39;d like to research topics related to Hispanic heritage, the guide will direct you to databases and journals on the topic, as well as tips for conducting research. Finally, celebrate and connect with MC, local, and national resources related to Hispanic heritage. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We encourage you to use the &#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/hispanic-heritage&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;Hispanic Heritage guide&#60;/a&#62; for your own personal growth, as well as share the guide with your students who may benefit from learning more about this important heritage month. &#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>carousel-heritage-month-hispanic-1000x500.png</rawname><href>attach/3f450b32-4c42-1f24-4d98-7aefb7c34738/carousel-heritage-month-hispanic-1000x500.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/3f450b32-4c42-1f24-4d98-7aefb7c34738/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/3f450b32-4c42-1f24-4d98-7aefb7c34738/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>10</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>5f38b615-643c-d1c4-05af-0a7016d3ce42</story_unique_id><story_id>128388</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Anne Briggs</submitter_name><story_headline>Celebrate African Immigrant Heritage Month with MC Library</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;September is African Immigrant Heritage Month and MC Library is excited to celebrate!  &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Stop by our Germantown and Takoma Park/Silver Spring libraries to view our beautiful African Immigrant Heritage Month displays and borrow books, films, and more related to African Immigrant history, culture, and thought. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Or, check out our online &#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/african-immigrant-heritage&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;African Immigrant Heritage guide&#60;/a&#62;! The guide offers recommendations for library books and e-books related to African immigrant fiction, literature, and history and identity. You&#39;ll also find streaming films on African immigrant heritage, current events, and cinema. If you&#39;d like to research topics related to African immigrant heritage, the guide will direct you to databases and journals on the topic, as well as tips for conducting research. Finally, celebrate and connect with MC, local, and national resources related to African immigrant heritage, like an exhibit on immigrant experiences in Montgomery County. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We encourage you to use the &#60;a href=&#34;https://libguides.montgomerycollege.edu/african-immigrant-heritage&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&#62;African Immigrant Heritage guide&#60;/a&#62; for your own personal growth, as well as share the guide with your students who may benefit from learning more about this important heritage month. &#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>carousel-heritage-month-african-immigrant-1000x500.png</rawname><href>attach/5f38b615-643c-d1c4-05af-0a7016d3ce42/carousel-heritage-month-african-immigrant-1000x500.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/5f38b615-643c-d1c4-05af-0a7016d3ce42/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/5f38b615-643c-d1c4-05af-0a7016d3ce42/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>20</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>ad4084f0-d838-15d4-950d-9766e0009944</story_unique_id><story_id>127971</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Javon Inman</submitter_name><story_headline>Boost Student Success This Fall with the Digital Learning Centers&#39; Workshop Series!</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Faculty and students are invited to take advantage of the &#60;b&#62;Digital Learning Centers&#39; (DLC) Fall 2026 Workshop Series&#60;/b&#62;, featuring a variety of &#60;b&#62;FREE workshops designed to strengthen digital skills, support academic success, and enhance career readiness.&#60;/b&#62; Workshops are available to all registered MC students and are offered in-person at the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses, as well as online via Zoom.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;This semester&#39;s workshops focus on practical, career-relevant skills that students can immediately apply in their coursework and future professions, including:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Microsoft Word for academic papers, APA formatting, resumes, and collaborative editing&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Microsoft PowerPoint design and presentation techniques&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Microsoft Excel fundamentals, formulas, PivotTables, charts, and data analysis&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;AI Literacy for Career and College Success, including the responsible and effective use of artificial intelligence tools&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Essential digital skills that support college success, workforce preparation, and lifelong learning&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Faculty are encouraged to share these opportunities with their students&#60;/b&#62;, particularly those who would benefit from additional support with technology, academic projects, presentations, data analysis, or AI literacy. Students who successfully complete a workshop will receive a &#60;strong&#62;Certificate of Completion&#60;/strong&#62;, which can be added to resumes, CVs, portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, and transfer or scholarship applications to demonstrate professional development and digital competency.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Register Today! &#60;/b&#62;View the complete workshop schedule flyer and register online through the Digital Learning Centers &#60;a href=&#34;https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Cx5ATVJlCE69OKjRXKDd2aJAXZL_85ZJkalD1yqERclUQlZYUlZYWktOMzUzUldNTkFPM0tCOVhUSy4u&#38;amp;origin=lprLink&#38;amp;route=shorturl&#34;&#62;here&#60;/a&#62;. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Cheers to a wonderful start to your semester!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>DLCFall2026RVTPSSWorkshopSeries.pdf</rawname><href>attach/ad4084f0-d838-15d4-950d-9766e0009944/DLCFall2026RVTPSSWorkshopSeries.pdf</href></file><caption>DLC Fall Workshop Series Schedule</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>53f0062d-0672-2bb4-f117-fbdaab62ce89</story_unique_id><story_id>128118</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Lance White</submitter_name><story_headline>Looking for a Different Kind of Leadership Opportunity?</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs is seeking &#60;strong&#62;students, faculty, and staff&#60;/strong&#62; interested in serving on Montgomery College&#39;s &#60;strong&#62;Student Conduct Review Board (SCRB)&#60;/strong&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The SCRB is an important part of the College&#39;s student conduct process. Trained members of the Montgomery College community may be selected to participate in hearings involving serious alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. Board members review information, listen to the individuals involved, ask thoughtful questions, and help ensure that the conduct process is fair, impartial, and consistent with College procedures.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Why serve?&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Serving on the SCRB is a unique opportunity to:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul data-spread=&#34;false&#34;&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Strengthen critical-thinking and decision-making skills;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Help cultivate a sense of belonging for everyone at the College;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Learn about due process and the Student Code of Conduct;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Work alongside students, faculty, and staff from across the College; and&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Contribute to a College community that values fairness, accountability, respect, and student success.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;No previous student conduct experience is required.&#60;/strong&#62; The Office of the Dean of Student Affairs provides training to prepare members for their role, including hearing procedures, confidentiality, impartial decision-making, and expectations for board service.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We are looking for individuals with different experiences, backgrounds, roles, and perspectives. Whether you are a student looking for a meaningful way to get involved, a faculty member interested in supporting the broader College community, or a staff member seeking a unique professional development opportunity, the SCRB offers a meaningful way to contribute.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Interested in serving?&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Complete the Student Conduct Review Board Interest Form:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/b8avS4dFmx&#34;&#62;Apply to Serve on the Student Conduct Review Board - Fill out form&#60;/a&#62;&#60;a href=&#34;https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/b8avS4dFmx&#34; data-rich-text-autolink=&#34;&#34;&#62;&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For additional information, contact the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MC Student Conduct Review Board Recruitment Flyer - 2026Aug.pdf</rawname><href>attach/53f0062d-0672-2bb4-f117-fbdaab62ce89/MC Student Conduct Review Board Recruitment Flyer - 2026Aug.pdf</href></file><caption>SCRB Flyer</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>5e3ddb64-c277-70b4-45db-a3725433c9c1</story_unique_id><story_id>128145</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Leah Sneider</submitter_name><story_headline>Women&#39;s and Gender Studies Student Empowerment Resource Fair</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;i&#62;Women&#39;s and Gender Studies Program Student Empowerment Resource Fair and Enhancing Your Career with Women&#39;s and Gender Studies Panel&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;All are welcome to join!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Wednesday, September 30&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Resource Fair: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Student Services Atrium (RV)&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;This student-focused resource fair brings together MC and community resources to empower students with the information they need to be successful at MC and beyond. This resource fair differs from others held on campus in that the entities included focus on intersectional aspects of personal, social, and academic engagement to increase a sense of belonging and inclusivity as well as empower students to advocate for themselves and seek allies and support.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Enhancing your Career with Women&#39;s and Gender Studies: 2-3 p.m., TC 136 (RV)&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Join us for a panel of working professionals across various fields discussing how a certificate or coursework in Women&#39;s and Gender Studies can enhance employability and success on the job. Panelists come from non-profit, education, legal, activism, and local government organizations.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Contact: Leah Sneider or Shweta Sen&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>StudentResourceFairFlyerFall2026.jpg</rawname><href>attach/5e3ddb64-c277-70b4-45db-a3725433c9c1/StudentResourceFairFlyerFall2026.jpg</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.jpg</rawname><href>attach/5e3ddb64-c277-70b4-45db-a3725433c9c1/tn_0.jpg</href></thumbnail><caption>flyer</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.jpg</rawname><href>attach/5e3ddb64-c277-70b4-45db-a3725433c9c1/di_0.jpg</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>50</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>40826c4a-2b82-c444-758d-0c56b3f066d8</story_unique_id><story_id>128202</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Angela Dawson</submitter_name><story_headline>This Week: Eat Well. Spend Less. -- Join Us on Zoom Oct. 1</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p data-start=&#34;2586&#34; data-end=&#34;2635&#34;&#62;Want to make your grocery dollars go further?&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;2637&#34; data-end=&#34;2795&#34;&#62;Join Kaamilah Mitchell, Nutrition Education Specialist with Capital Area Food Bank, for Eat Well. Spend Less.: Practical Ways to Eat Well on a Budget.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;2797&#34; data-end=&#34;2844&#34;&#62;Thursday, October 1, 2 p.m. Zoom&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;2846&#34; data-end=&#34;2920&#34;&#62;Learn practical ways to eat well while making your food budget go further.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;2922&#34; data-end=&#34;2982&#34;&#62;Free and open to all. Register to receive the Zoom link.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;2984&#34; data-end=&#34;3019&#34;&#62;Register: &#60;a href=&#34;https://tinyurl.com/EatWellMC&#34;&#62;tinyurl.com/EatWellMC&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p data-start=&#34;3021&#34; data-end=&#34;3162&#34;&#62;Can&#39;t make the virtual session? Join us in person on Thursday, October 15 at 2 p.m. at the Student Wellness Center, Rockville Campus.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>EatWell_ZoomGraphic.png</rawname><href>attach/40826c4a-2b82-c444-758d-0c56b3f066d8/EatWell_ZoomGraphic.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/40826c4a-2b82-c444-758d-0c56b3f066d8/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail><caption>EatWell Flyer</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/40826c4a-2b82-c444-758d-0c56b3f066d8/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>60</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>3ffa671a-8cf8-e5c4-61b4-06c3795b0c1a</story_unique_id><story_id>128421</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Erin Benitez</submitter_name><story_headline>Free Planetarium Shows - Friday October 2</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The Planetarium at MC team invites you to &#60;b&#62;free&#60;/b&#62; planetarium shows throughout October! Inside the planetarium, located in the Catherine and Isiah Leggett Math and Science Building on the TP/SS campus, we are able to simulate the night sky including planets, nebulae, galaxies, and a host of celestial objects and imagery. We aim to bring free immersive, educational, and interactive programming to all.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Free tickets for all programs &#60;b&#62;must be reserved in advance&#60;/b&#62; at the Planetarium at Montgomery College&#39;s UBMe events page: &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.ubme.com/39923~carriefitz&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; title=&#34;https://www.ubme.com/39923~carriefitz&#34; data-auth=&#34;NotApplicable&#34; data-linkindex=&#34;0&#34; data-ogsc=&#34;&#34;&#62;https://www.ubme.com/39923~carriefitz&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Friday October 2, 7 p.m.: &#34;Under Our Sky&#34; Planetarium Show&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Join us under the 30 ft dome in the state-of-the-art Digistar planetarium for a LIVE tour of tonight&#39;s night sky, including constellations, planets, and nebulas you can spot right here in Takoma Park. Then, explore beyond what our eyes can see by combining the power of electromagnetic radiation, enormous telescopes, and the planetarium theater to travel beyond our Solar System.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;i&#62;Recommended for ages 6+.&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;Friday October 2, 8 p.m.: &#34;One Sky&#34; Planetarium Show&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Join us for our new planetarium show&#60;i&#62; One Sky&#60;/i&#62;, a feature-length program created from a series of seven short films highlighting our world&#39;s many cultures and communities with strong connections to the stars.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Today&#39;s exploration of our Universe is informed by traditional knowledge and we honor those societies and Indigenous explorers who came first. Our journey through time will show us &#60;i&#62;The Forge of Artemis&#60;/i&#62; (Greece), &#60;i&#62;Hawaiian Wayfinders&#60;/i&#62; (Hawaii, USA), Thunderbird (Din&#38;eacute;/Navajo Land, USA), &#60;i&#62;Jai Singh&#39;s Dream&#60;/i&#62; (India), and more.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;This show is the result of a collaboration between astronomers, planetarium professionals, educators, and cultural experts from Canada, China, India, Japan, and the United States. It was created to build cross-cultural connections and increase understanding of different indigenous perspectives while demonstrating how our one sky connects us all. We hope this show highlights the connection between all people who share our One Sky.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;i&#62;Recommended for ages 8+.&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Questions?&#60;/b&#62; Please reach out to Erin Benitez, the Planetarium Lab Coordinator, at &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:erin.benitez@montgomerycollege.edu&#34;&#62;erin.benitez@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/a&#62;. We hope to see you at the planetarium soon!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>7de93587-cbce-5c14-89eb-3d7edf15d52e</story_unique_id><story_id>128422</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Antonio Montano</submitter_name><story_headline>Hispanic Heritage Month 2026</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Join Montgomery College in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2026 from September 15-October 15. Guided by this year&#39;s theme, Together, We Are More. Unidos, Somos M&#38;aacute;s., we invite you to explore the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities through events, learning, and shared experiences across the College.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Please visit our webpage for more information and to register for events: &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/events/hispanic-heritage-month/index.html&#34;&#62;Hispanic Heritage Month | Montgomery College, Maryland&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>2</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>2026HHMPoster.png</rawname><href>attach/7de93587-cbce-5c14-89eb-3d7edf15d52e/2026HHMPoster.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/7de93587-cbce-5c14-89eb-3d7edf15d52e/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file><attached_file><file><rawname>2026HHMPoster.pdf</rawname><href>attach/7de93587-cbce-5c14-89eb-3d7edf15d52e/2026HHMPoster.pdf</href></file></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/7de93587-cbce-5c14-89eb-3d7edf15d52e/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>College News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>80</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>2942f420-e398-38d4-ad0a-e2155d747f5d</story_unique_id><story_id>128426</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Heather Satrom</submitter_name><story_headline>Come See Me in the Good Light: Documentary Film, Oct. 26</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;As part of the 14th annual Humanities Days celebration, you are invited to watch the documentary film&#60;em&#62; Come See Me in the Good Light &#60;/em&#62;on Monday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in RC 204 on the TP/SS campus.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;This 2025 film explores the life and work of the late poet and activist Andrea Gibson and their wife, fellow poet Megan Falley. When faced with Gibson&#39;s cancer diagnosis, Gibson and Falley work together to continue to create art and build community. This is a story of collaboration and hope even in the most challenging of times.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The MC library has numerous e-copies of the poetry collection &#60;i&#62;You Better Be Lightning&#60;/i&#62; for those who would like to explore Gibson&#39;s work. Co-sponsored by the Women&#39;s and Gender Studies Program. Questions? Please contact Heather.Satrom@montgomerycollege.edu.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>66e84de8-f4a5-1f54-9d34-121f1402d7a2</story_unique_id><story_id>128429</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Heather Satrom</submitter_name><story_headline>Call for Applications: Scholarship of Excellence in Teaching Fellowship</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The Scholarship of Excellence in Teaching (SET) Faculty Fellowship application for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 is now open to both full-time and part-time faculty. Over the past nine years, more than 100 faculty members from a variety of disciplines have participated in a structured and supportive environment of reflection to enhance their teaching and to promote student understanding and success. Faculty participate in four monthly meetings per semester, discuss books related to community college pedagogy, and post reflections related to their teaching. They also have the opportunity to meet with well-known scholars and to attend workshops. Participants receive 1.5 ESH for the Spring and 1.5 ESH for the Fall. The application deadline is 11:59 pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. Please see attached document for more information and the link to submit the application form. Questions? Contact Heather.Satrom@montgomerycollege.edu.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The SET Fellowship is co-sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>SET INVITATION TO APPLY ANNOUNCEMENT Sept 18 2026.pdf</rawname><href>attach/66e84de8-f4a5-1f54-9d34-121f1402d7a2/SET INVITATION TO APPLY ANNOUNCEMENT Sept 18 2026.pdf</href></file><caption>SET Faculty Fellowship Application</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>fbac2ad7-f3c9-3964-ed3f-66f9c4bb5cc0</story_unique_id><story_id>128336</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Michelle Chan</submitter_name><story_headline>Academic Services Council Meeting - Thursday, October 8, 2026</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Join us at the next Academic Services Council meeting!&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The MC Community is invited to attend the next Academic Services Council meeting scheduled for &#60;strong&#62;Thursday, October 8, &#60;/strong&#62;beginning at&#60;strong&#62; 12 p.m&#60;/strong&#62;. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The agenda will be posted on the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/governance/councils/academic-services-council/index.html&#34;&#62;Academic Services Council website&#60;/a&#62; at least 3 days prior to the meeting. The Zoom link is available on the &#60;a href=&#34;https://info.montgomerycollege.edu/secured/governance/index.html&#34;&#62;Governance Councils Meeting Information website&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For more information, please send an email to &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:academicservicescouncil@montgomerycollege.edu&#34;&#62;academicservicescouncil@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;About the Academic Services Council&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;i&#62;The Academic Services Council considers discussions on academic support programs including assessment centers, labs, registration, scheduling, website information, and transfer and articulation agreements. The Council forwards suggestions to the College Council, the Senior Vice Presidents or other councils, as appropriate, for further consideration and/or action.&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;i&#62;To bring an issue to the attention of the Academic Services Council, please contact Dr. Angela Nissing at Angela.Nissing@montgomerycollege.edu or voice your concerns at the beginning of the meeting. &#60;/i&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>337f8db4-34bc-a044-690f-f4cc82ba5d3c</story_unique_id><story_id>128461</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Paul Miller</submitter_name><story_headline>Scholarship of Excellence in Teaching Presents The Role of Higher Education in Sustaining Democracy, Oct. 9</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The Scholarship of Excellence in Teaching, The Center for Teaching and Learning, and The SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;present&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;The Role of Higher Education in Sustaining Democracy &#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62; A discussion of the book&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;&#60;i&#62;What Universities Owe Democracy&#60;/i&#62;&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Friday, Oct. 9, 2 to 4 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Remote, on Zoom: &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/my/heatherbrucesatrom&#34; data-outlook-id=&#34;2748f4e2-382a-4390-9e0b-f7a4752b0d90&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/my/heatherbrucesatrom&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Discussion led by Phillip Spector, co-author of &#60;i&#62;What Universities Owe Democracy&#60;/i&#62;,&#60;i&#62; &#60;/i&#62;president of the consultancy Talemi, LLC, and the former Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at Johns Hopkins University&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;With Mary Bruce, Assistant Director of Public Programming at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The SNF Agora Institute is a multi-disciplinary academic and public forum dedicated to strengthening global democracy by improving and expanding civic engagement and inclusive dialogue, and by supporting inquiry that leads to real-world change.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Questions? Contact Heather Satrom, Director of the Scholarship of Excellence in Teaching at Heather.Satrom@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>6c356073-267a-9714-953b-a602232c23ee</story_unique_id><story_id>128577</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Tonya Addleman</submitter_name><story_headline>Help Us Review the Near-Final Draft for MSCHE Self-Study Report</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The College is in the process of pursuing reaccreditation from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. A team site visit will take place in the spring. The task at-hand, however, is to finalize our self-study report.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The &#60;b&#62;near-final draft of the self-study report&#60;/b&#62; is available for your review and input on the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/about-mc/accreditation/middle-states-self-study.html&#34;&#62;MC Middle States webpage&#60;/a&#62;. Review the entire document, a chapter or two, or a specific section. The choice is yours. Then, provide your suggestions using the feedback form linked from the webpage.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;The comment period will be open through October 16.&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Listening sessions - both in-person and virtual - will be scheduled for those who prefer discussions or an opportunity to share your feedback verbally. Check the webpage for those specific dates and places.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Thank you for engaging in the re-accreditation process. Your input is both essential and appreciated.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>9101dc6b-50b2-7ce4-0579-d6ff683fa850</story_unique_id><story_id>128593</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>YVETTE TAYLOR</submitter_name><story_headline>Governance Announcement</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Governance Announcement&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Your Voice in Governance&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Your voice matters--be part of the conversation! Governance meetings are taking place this week, offering space for dialogue and collaboration across the College. Zoom links and schedules are available on the Governance website.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Governance Council Meetings for Week of 10/01- 10/16&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Student Services &#38;amp; Success Council - Thursday, October 1, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. noon &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/83523545935&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/83523545935&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Faculty Council - Thursday, October 1, 12-2 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/87532336609?pwd=cSmfrblLdcJ3Z1rEgw8vRfKbgbXiJg.1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/87532336609?pwd=cSmfrblLdcJ3Z1rEgw8vRfKbgbXiJg.1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Staff Council - Thursday, October 1, 1-3 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/85464835018?pwd=a0Gto1Ja5Cybh7bpsu2rlGFATHWiLH.1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/85464835018?pwd=a0Gto1Ja5Cybh7bpsu2rlGFATHWiLH.1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Employee Services Council - Friday, October 2, 10-11:30 a.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/89618090498?pwd=bTzHrVHxc7yPU9oG4pod8Za8M5kT1v.1&#38;amp;jst=1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/89618090498?pwd=bTzHrVHxc7yPU9oG4pod8Za8M5kT1v.1&#38;amp;jst=1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;College Council - Tuesday, October 6, 1-3 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/85331664056?pwd=RIGTOwQfQkqds70pZ7c9Uz4GtPYFSZ.1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/85331664056?pwd=RIGTOwQfQkqds70pZ7c9Uz4GtPYFSZ.1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Takoma Park Silver Spring Campus Council - Wednesday, October 7, 11-12:45 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/88166096987?pwd=H6Bb8EZsVomwY9ZiNMK712LJrMamih.1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/88166096987?pwd=H6Bb8EZsVomwY9ZiNMK712LJrMamih.1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Academic Services Council - Thursday, October 8, 12-2 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/83322298663&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/83322298663&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Operational Services Council - Friday, October 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. noon&#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/85673029965?pwd=C5KA3qLlEobpqDBFmJRcHTg4lgybWa.1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/85673029965?pwd=C5KA3qLlEobpqDBFmJRcHTg4lgybWa.1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Rockville Campus Council - Friday, October 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. noon &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/82258588378&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/82258588378&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;WDCE Council - Monday, October 12, 3-5 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/87941336835?pwd=p5F4GbK3nJDWaRUaUbEKiBb6Ff29MG.1&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/87941336835?pwd=p5F4GbK3nJDWaRUaUbEKiBb6Ff29MG.1&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Germantown Campus Council - Friday, October 13, 2:30-4 p.m. &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/my/marklevine&#34;&#62;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/my/marklevine&#60;/a&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Faculty Council - Thursday, October 15, 12-2 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>Governance Announcement Inside MC week of October 1, 2026 - October 16, 2026.docx</rawname><href>attach/9101dc6b-50b2-7ce4-0579-d6ff683fa850/Governance Announcement Inside MC week of October 1, 2026 - October 16, 2026.docx</href></file><caption>Governance Announcement</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>e80dc798-266f-88d4-bd27-70a9b47746c4</story_unique_id><story_id>128533</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Debbie Van Camp</submitter_name><story_headline>Submit Feedback on Proposed New P&#38;P</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;A proposed new P&#38;amp;P is available for public comment.  The College community is invited to review the proposal and provide feedback by visiting the &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/policies-and-procedures/index.html&#34;&#62;P&#38;amp;P webpage&#60;/a&#62; (scroll to the bottom). &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;21003: Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions&#60;/strong&#62; reflects the College&#39;s commitment to creating an accessible, inclusive, and supportive environment for students, employees, and applicants who are pregnant or experiencing pregnancy-related conditions. It also supports the College&#39;s compliance with multiple federal and state requirements, including Maryland House Bill 6, which has an October 2026 compliance deadline, and establishes a consistent institutional framework for addressing pregnancy-related needs across academic and workplace settings.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The policy establishes the College&#39;s overarching commitments and responsibilities related to pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, including nondiscrimination, reasonable and appropriate accommodations, leave, and access to lactation space. The accompanying procedure lays out the processes for requesting, reviewing, and implementing academic and workplace accommodations; identifies roles and responsibilities; and addresses pregnancy-related absences and leave, health and safety considerations, lactation and breastfeeding, confidentiality, and protections against discrimination.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Public comments on the proposed one-page policy will be accepted through &#60;b&#62;October 7, 2026&#60;/b&#62;. In accordance with College Policy 11005, Formulation and Issuance of College Policies and Procedures, a shortened comment period is necessary to allow the policy to be presented to the Board of Trustees in time to support compliance with Maryland House Bill 6. Public comments on the accompanying longer procedure will be accepted through &#60;b&#62;October 24, 2026&#60;/b&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>600b1578-a3ae-ba84-99c6-002e8193999e</story_unique_id><story_id>128571</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Danielle Stescki</submitter_name><story_headline>Can You Study Artificial Intelligence at Community College?</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Zia Khan isn&#39;t waiting until he transfers to a four-year university to start working with artificial intelligence.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;At Montgomery College, the computer science student is building AI projects, leading the AI Club, and helping organize RaptorHacks, a coding competition where students build and present their own apps.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;His interest in computer science started when he was about eight years old after seeing Grand Theft Auto V and wondering how video games were made.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;I was like, how do people make these games? This is incredible,&#34; he said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;That curiosity eventually led him from coding to machine learning and artificial intelligence.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Building with AI&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;One of Zia&#39;s projects started right at Montgomery College.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For RaptorHacks, he created &#60;a href=&#34;https://study-sync.app/&#34; target=&#34;_self&#34; title=&#34;https://study-sync.app/&#34;&#62;Study-sync.app&#60;/a&#62;, an agentic AI study app designed to help students identify what they need to study and where they are strongest and weakest.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The project earned him an award for Most Technical App at RaptorHacks. Zia also earned an award at Raptor Tank.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;He&#39;s also developing ZIZOPilot, a self-driving software project that he hopes will eventually be able to operate a car autonomously. He&#39;s currently working on models and features such as lane-keeping assistance.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Learning and Leading&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Zia is president of Montgomery College&#39;s AI Club, where students learn about machine learning, how AI models work, and how to use and build with AI. &#34;On the mailing list, we have about 106 members,&#34; he said. He&#39;s also an organizer for RaptorHacks.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;For Zia, AI isn&#39;t replacing software engineers. It&#39;s changing how they work.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;It&#39;s more AI-assisted coding, not AI taking over coding jobs,&#34; he said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;What&#39;s Next&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;After Montgomery College, Zia plans to apply to four-year universities, including the University of Maryland and Carnegie Mellon University.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Want the Full Story?&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Zia is featured in&#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/advancement-and-community-engagement/mctv/podcasts/beyond-the-classroom/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_self&#34; title=&#34;Episode 4&#34;&#62; Episode 4&#60;/a&#62; of Beyond the Classroom, Montgomery College&#39;s podcast about real student journeys. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Interested in computer science and artificial intelligence? Explore Montgomery College&#39;s &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/academics/programs/computer-science-and-technologies/index.html&#34; target=&#34;_self&#34; title=&#34;Computer Science and Technologies Programs&#34;&#62;computer science and technologies programs&#60;/a&#62; to learn how you can start building your skills at MC.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>ZiaKhan.jpeg</rawname><href>attach/600b1578-a3ae-ba84-99c6-002e8193999e/ZiaKhan.jpeg</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.jpeg</rawname><href>attach/600b1578-a3ae-ba84-99c6-002e8193999e/tn_0.jpeg</href></thumbnail><caption>Zia Khan, Montgomery College student and president of the AI Club, is featured in Episode 4 of MC Be</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.jpeg</rawname><href>attach/600b1578-a3ae-ba84-99c6-002e8193999e/di_0.jpeg</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>10</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>0ca9aef1-d35a-2af4-01cf-db68bfcf12e5</story_unique_id><story_id>128574</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Dafany Molina</submitter_name><story_headline>Free Professional Headshots for MC Students</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Need a new professional photo?&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We&#39;re offering FREE professional headshots for MC students at this upcoming club rush and resource fair! Whether you&#39;re applying for internships, jobs, scholarships, or building your personal brand, a professional photo can make all the difference.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Show up confidently online and let your profile stand out.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Wednesday, September 30&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;11 a.m.-1 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium 1st and 2nd Floor&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Please contact the Office of Student Life for further information and/or to request a reasonable accommodation. See attached flyer for detailed information.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>LinkedIn.png</rawname><href>attach/0ca9aef1-d35a-2af4-01cf-db68bfcf12e5/LinkedIn.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/0ca9aef1-d35a-2af4-01cf-db68bfcf12e5/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail><caption>Free Professional Headshots for MC Students</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/0ca9aef1-d35a-2af4-01cf-db68bfcf12e5/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>30</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>78614e1e-7d34-8b94-1dd7-9e846afd6087</story_unique_id><story_id>128575</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Luis Mata Portillo</submitter_name><story_headline>WRLC/ECLC October Workshops</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Hello MC Community,&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The following attachment is for the October 2026 WRLC/ECLC Workshops for students. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend. These workshops offer a lot of help from all three campuses. Please check out the attachment and fell free to join any of these workshops!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>Student News Fall 2026 Workshops with hyperlinks.docx</rawname><href>attach/78614e1e-7d34-8b94-1dd7-9e846afd6087/Student News Fall 2026 Workshops with hyperlinks.docx</href></file><caption>WRLC/ECLC Fall 2026 October Workshop Schedule</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>f7de80dc-7085-3654-3909-21b56e2d27ef</story_unique_id><story_id>128479</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>James Furgol</submitter_name><story_headline>Rockville History and Political Science Fall 2026 Events</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The Rockville History and Political Science Department will be hosting multiple events this fall semester. Please come join us!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;MC Professor Aram Hessami will be discussing his latest book, &#60;em&#62;In a Couple of Words: Prolegomena to Any Substantive Democracy in Iran&#60;/em&#62;. This discussion focuses specifically on Iranian political dynamics. All students and members of the local community interested in Iranian politics are welcome to attend. This event is scheduled for September 23, at TC 136 from 7-9 p.m.&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;!--StartFragment--&#62;Political science and sociology professor Andrew Krieger will be presenting the life of Polish Underground Resistance fighter and Georgetown academic Jan Karski. This presentation will detail Karski&#39;s time in the Polish Army, his temporary captivity in a Soviet camp as a POW, efforts joining the Polish Underground, and how he learned and distributed information about The Nazi&#39;s Final Solution to the Allies as early as 1943. It will then discuss Karski&#39;s transition into academia, where Andrew Krieger met him as a student. This event will be particularly interesting to folks studying WW II, The Holocaust, and the forced migration WW II caused. It will be held on October 7 at TC 136 from 1:30-3 p.m.&#60;!--EndFragment--&#62;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;&#60;!--StartFragment--&#62;Local public historian Anthony &#34;Tony&#34; Cohen will be giving his presentation on his third trek to Canada from Maryland where he conducted research on the Underground Railroad. He completed this journey twice in the 1990s, and has spoken with multiple different communities to distinguish legends from facts. He also reenacted a part of Henry &#34;Box&#34; Brown&#39;s story by traveling in a crate from Philadelphia to New York. It will be held on October 21 in SW 301 from 5-6 p.m.&#60;!--EndFragment--&#62;&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;All of these events are free and have built in time for students to ask questions. We hope to see you there!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>3</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>IranFlyer0902 (2).pptx</rawname><href>attach/f7de80dc-7085-3654-3909-21b56e2d27ef/IranFlyer0902 (2).pptx</href></file><caption>Flyer advertising Professor Aram Hessami&#39;s Event on September 23</caption></attached_file><attached_file><file><rawname>KriegerLecture10070903 (3).pptx</rawname><href>attach/f7de80dc-7085-3654-3909-21b56e2d27ef/KriegerLecture10070903 (3).pptx</href></file><caption>Flyer advertising Professor Andy Krieger&#39;s Event on October 7</caption></attached_file><attached_file><file><rawname>MC_Cohen_Flyer.pptx</rawname><href>attach/f7de80dc-7085-3654-3909-21b56e2d27ef/MC_Cohen_Flyer.pptx</href></file><caption>Flyer advertising local historian Anthony Cohen&#39;s Event on October 21</caption></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>27012b25-8f23-b0a4-018a-2834cdf3ce0a</story_unique_id><story_id>128494</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Marcus Rosano</submitter_name><story_headline>Important Update: Federal Court Temporarily Blocks New F-1 Rule</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;To:&#60;/strong&#62; Montgomery College Students, Faculty, Staff and Administrators&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;From: &#60;/strong&#62;Kimberly McNair, EdDAssociate Senior Vice President for Student Affairs/Enrollment Management; Office of the Senior Vice President of Student Affairs&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Date: &#60;/strong&#62;September 18, 2026&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Subject: &#60;/strong&#62;Important Update: Federal Court Temporarily Blocks New F-1 Rule&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;On September 14, 2026, a U.S. federal court issued a preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security rule affecting F-1 students that was scheduled to take effect on September 15, 2026. As a result, the new rule has not taken effect, and the current Duration of Status framework remains in place at this time.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;We will continue monitoring developments and will provide updates as additional information becomes available. We understand that changes to federal immigration policy can create uncertainty, and we want you to know that we are here to support you as members of the Montgomery College international community.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;If you have any questions or need support, please contact your International Student Coordinator.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Regards,&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Your International Student Coordinators/Designated School Officials (DSOs)&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MClogo-stacked-purple-blue-RGB-white-background.png</rawname><href>attach/27012b25-8f23-b0a4-018a-2834cdf3ce0a/MClogo-stacked-purple-blue-RGB-white-background.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/27012b25-8f23-b0a4-018a-2834cdf3ce0a/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/27012b25-8f23-b0a4-018a-2834cdf3ce0a/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>100</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>6abbbeb3-310a-8994-4d59-bbc8f8a7cc0a</story_unique_id><story_id>128436</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Libby McClayton</submitter_name><story_headline>Interested in Service Learning? Join Us for a Service Learning Workshop Oct. 9 or Nov. 4</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Join us for a MC Serves Workshop this fall!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Learn about Service Learning at MC&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Learn how to search for opportunities and record hours in the MC Serves Database&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Learn how to earn service awardsTwo dates and times to choose from:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Friday, October 9, 12-1 p.m.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Wednesday, November 4, 10 a.m.-11 a.m.&#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Workshops will be held virtually via Zoom. Scan the QR code or hit up the bit.ly to RSVP. The Zoom link will be sent to participants approximately 2 days prior to the workshop.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MC_Serves_Workshop.gif</rawname><href>attach/6abbbeb3-310a-8994-4d59-bbc8f8a7cc0a/MC_Serves_Workshop.gif</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/6abbbeb3-310a-8994-4d59-bbc8f8a7cc0a/tn_0.gif</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/6abbbeb3-310a-8994-4d59-bbc8f8a7cc0a/di_0.gif</href></display_image><category_name>Student News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>130</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>1a13a37b-c967-2404-cd8d-c88f3d4f7ff4</story_unique_id><story_id>128231</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Brady Patton</submitter_name><story_headline>FAFSA Day: Fund Your Future!</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Join Montgomery College&#39;s Financial Aid team for FAFSA Day: Fund Your Future event on October 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Get personalized assistance completing the 2027-2028 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) One-App Scholarship Application. Whether you&#39;re a new, prospective, or current student, our staff and community partners will be available to answer your questions and help you understand financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and financial literacy skills. Connect with valuable resources and get guided through the application process to maximize your eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;A virtual attendance option is also available for those who cannot attend in person. &#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Take the next step toward funding your education and preparing for the 2027-2028 academic year. We encourage students and families to attend and receive expert guidance in a supportive environment. Please scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register through &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/events.html&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34; title=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/events.html&#34; data-auth=&#34;NotApplicable&#34; data-linkindex=&#34;1&#34;&#62;Montgomery College Financial Aid Events&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;Virtual session: registration is required! &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;strong&#62;In-person event: registration is recommended, and walk-ins are welcome! &#60;/strong&#62;&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MC-FAFSA-Day-Fund-Your-Future.pdf</rawname><href>attach/1a13a37b-c967-2404-cd8d-c88f3d4f7ff4/MC-FAFSA-Day-Fund-Your-Future.pdf</href></file></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>bf2aa24c-db59-2254-e502-345144c95cf3</story_unique_id><story_id>128029</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>VAL MELGOSA</submitter_name><story_headline>Club Rush College-Wide Fall 2026</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Montgomery College Community,&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The Office of Student Life, college-wide, invites you to its annual CLUB RUSH event!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;What is CLUB RUSH? Club Rush promotes the Office of Student Life Club Programs where the campus communities discover the numerous student groups, campus resources, and other valuable MC connections.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The college community and students will have the opportunity to discover clubs and...&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;meet club officers and representatives,&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;find the right club,&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;learn to start their own club,&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;answers to their club questions,&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;li&#62;realize the benefits of getting involved with a club&#60;/li&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;/ul&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;and much more!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;In addition, there will also be a resource fair with campus departments and local community services.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#60;b&#62;Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus&#60;/b&#62;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Wednesday, September 30&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;11 a.m.-1 p.m.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Charlene R. Nunley Student Services Center Atrium &#38;amp; 2nd Floor&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Please contact the campus Office of Student Life for further information and/or to request a reasonable accommodation. See attached flyer for detailed information.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>Club Rush CW F26 campus.pdf</rawname><href>attach/bf2aa24c-db59-2254-e502-345144c95cf3/Club Rush CW F26 campus.pdf</href></file></attached_file></attached_files><display_image/>
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<story_unique_id>88d12b35-0105-a424-95e5-b6e2c4d56758</story_unique_id><story_id>127053</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Elizabeth Feldman</submitter_name><story_headline>Part-Time Faculty September Spotlight</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;By Liz Feldman On Behalf of the Part-Time Faculty Institute&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Part-time faculty member, Douglas White, has always been fascinated with biology. His interest began when he was a young child.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;My mom recognized this early in my life. One of the first books I can remember her getting me was about Louis Pasteur who was a French scientist and microbiologist. I was 7 years old when she bought the book for me and it was my favorite. Once I took Biology in 7th grade, I was hooked,&#34; White said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;He was born in Nebraska. However, he moved around as a child because his father served in the military. White lived in Florida and Delaware before his family settled in Stafford, Virginia. He attended Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;He earned his master&#39;s in Biology from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. Then, he received his PhD in microbiology from Howard University in Washington, D.C.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;After he earned his PhD, White began working as a Biomedical Life Scientist for SAIC and as a Patent Examiner for the United States Patent and Trademark Office.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;However, his interest in teaching began when he was working on his master&#39;s degree at Hampton University. He taught some lab classes and said he really enjoyed the experience. White said one of his mentors was Dr. Ed Smith who taught at Hampton.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;His teaching style was engaging and made learning fun. Not only could you talk to him about academics, but also about life. I have tried to emulate that approach in my teaching and interactions with my students,&#34; White said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Once White earned his master&#39;s, he began to teach. His first job was at a middle school where he was a 7th Grade Science and Geography teacher.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;It was the hardest job of my life, and I had worked construction before,&#34; White explained.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;I have such respect for those educators who teach at the elementary, middle, and high school level. I only lasted a year, but it opened the door for me to start teaching summer classes at Hampton University. That led to a full-time teaching position there. It was that job where my love for teaching at the college level was born,&#34; White added.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;He began teaching at Montgomery College in 2021. White teaches Microbiology on the Rockville campus. He also is a Senior Lecturer and Coordinator for Introductory courses in the Biology Department at Howard University.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;He hopes students who take his classes will appreciate how Microbiology or Biology has useful real-world applications.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;What&#39;s learned does not just have medical applications, but there are industrial and agricultural applications as well that can impact their daily lives,&#34; White said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;After all, White explained, biology is the study of life. &#34;Our understanding of how life is structured, how life functions, how different life forms interact are all beneficial for our health, technology, general knowledge, and so much more.&#34;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;He added, &#34;Biology itself is endlessly intriguing, but if I had to pick one thing that I wish I had an answer for, it would be cancer. The disease has affected so many people and I wish I had an answer for reversing the switch that made those cells divide uncontrollably. It is great to have treatments, but it would be amazing if there was a cure.&#34;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;White said he feels extremely gratified when his students suddenly grasp difficult concepts.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;&#34;In Microbiology lab, students have to figure out unknowns based on the techniques they&#39;ve learned up to that point. For example, they get one gram-negative bacterium and one gram-positive bacterium and have to identify each without my help. It can be nerve-wracking for these students and to see them identify them correctly is awesome. There is such a sense of pride and accomplishment when they get it. I love seeing that because they identify these bacteria by using the skills they&#39;ve learned and mastered,&#34; White said.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;White loves teaching at the College. He enjoys the diversity of the student body and he appreciates the chance to work with some &#34;amazing educators.&#34;&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;When White is not teaching or working, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, and playing golf.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>DouglasWhite.png</rawname><href>attach/88d12b35-0105-a424-95e5-b6e2c4d56758/DouglasWhite.png</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.png</rawname><href>attach/88d12b35-0105-a424-95e5-b6e2c4d56758/tn_0.png</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.png</rawname><href>attach/88d12b35-0105-a424-95e5-b6e2c4d56758/di_0.png</href></display_image><category_name>Employee News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>10</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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<story_unique_id>e41a4051-1292-e3d4-3d44-fcfc8a037ce9</story_unique_id><story_id>128457</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Richard Forrest</submitter_name><story_headline>MC Managers: Apply for This Year&#39;s MC Management Program!</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;Elevate your managerial confidence with the MC Management cohort - a newly boosted program tailored for staff and faculty in higher education. Dive into strategic approaches and models for leading and managing teams, moving through change, coaching, and developing people in disruptive and challenging workplaces.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Key Highlights:&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;* Comprehensive Skill Development: Gain consistent, top-tier skills and knowledge to manage teams effectively within MC&#39;s framework.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;* Who Can Join?: Ideal for traditional managers, academic leaders, and administrators responsible for employee evaluations and disciplinary actions. (Note: For shift leads, explore our Management Learning Pathway or Fundamentals of Supervision cohort.)&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;* Experiential Learning: Engage in hands-on experiential learning by visiting key student-centric departments. Engage, explore, and evaluate departmental strategies and their impact on student success.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;* Commitment to Excellence: To ensure in-depth learning, full participation is mandated. Missed a session? No worries! Join us next year to catch up.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Boost your leadership potential and help shape MC&#39;s success through the MC Management Program. &#60;a href=&#34;https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/academic-affairs/ctl/mc-management.html&#34;&#62;Visit the MC Management website&#60;/a&#62; to discover how the program equips supervisors and managers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to lead effectively, inspire their teams, and achieve results. Complete the &#60;a href=&#34;https://t.e2ma.net/click/hu8zxk/l1wq5ki/19lcn0&#34;&#62;MC Management FY27 Application&#60;/a&#62; Now!&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files/>
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<story_unique_id>031724b6-eb9a-e0c4-81d7-bbba10c7db71</story_unique_id><story_id>128561</story_id><status_changed_at>2026-09-28 00:00:01.000</status_changed_at><submitter_name>Betsy Leonard</submitter_name><story_headline>CCC Agenda: Oct. 2, 2026</story_headline><story_body>&#60;p&#62;The &#60;b&#62;Collegewide Curriculum Committee (CCC)&#60;/b&#62; &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.curriculog.com/agenda:401/form&#34;&#62;October 2, 2026&#60;/a&#62; meeting agenda is ready for review! The agenda contains pending curriculum actions for review and other curriculum matters for discussion.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;Curriculum actions are tracked in &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.curriculog.com/&#34;&#62;Curriculog&#60;/a&#62;, the College&#39;s curriculum management application. To view the proposals, log into &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.curriculog.com/&#34;&#62;Curriculog&#60;/a&#62; using your MyMC credentials, then click on the above agenda link. You can also click on the Agendas tab in Curriculog and search for &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.curriculog.com/agenda:401/form&#34;&#62;CCC Agenda: October 2, 2026&#60;/a&#62;. Once in the agenda, click on the course or program links to view the proposals.&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The &#60;b&#62;CCC&#60;/b&#62; meetings are open to the College community. The meetings occur during the academic year on the first and third Fridays, 2-4 p.m. via &#60;a href=&#34;https://montgomerycollege.zoom.us/j/83443195156&#34;&#62;Zoom&#60;/a&#62;. Join us if you can!&#60;/p&#62;&#13;&#10;&#60;p&#62;The &#60;b&#62;CCC&#60;/b&#62; guides the curriculum action process and makes recommendations on curriculum matters to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/College Provost. For more information about the CCC&#39;s work, visit the &#60;a href=&#34;https://info.montgomerycollege.edu/secured-fas/academic-affairs/curriculum/index.html&#34;&#62;CCC webpage&#60;/a&#62; using your MyMC credentials. If you have questions or need assistance with curriculum matters, please contact the &#60;b&#62;CCC&#60;/b&#62; at &#60;a href=&#34;mailto:CCC@montgomerycollege.edu&#34;&#62;CCC@montgomerycollege.edu&#60;/a&#62;.&#60;/p&#62;</story_body><attached_files><attachmentcount>1</attachmentcount><attached_file><file><rawname>MC_CCC.gif</rawname><href>attach/031724b6-eb9a-e0c4-81d7-bbba10c7db71/MC_CCC.gif</href></file><thumbnail><rawname>tn_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/031724b6-eb9a-e0c4-81d7-bbba10c7db71/tn_0.gif</href></thumbnail></attached_file></attached_files><display_image><rawname>di_0.gif</rawname><href>attach/031724b6-eb9a-e0c4-81d7-bbba10c7db71/di_0.gif</href></display_image><category_name>Employee News</category_name><featured_story>0</featured_story><show_display_picture>1</show_display_picture><display_order_in_category>60</display_order_in_category><story_summary/>
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What it could mean. Social media can show part of a relationship—but not always the whole story. Using One Love's Behind the Post, this interactive session explores healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, digital boundaries, and ways to support friends.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/behind-the-post-social-media-real-relationships-real-impact/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c4f4ba8f-cebb-449d-a141-47324bb10eba</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Monthly Career Workshop: The Hidden Tech Job Market: Networking Best Practices for Career Changers</title><description>Monthly Career Workshop: The Hidden Tech Job Market: Networking Best Practices for Career Changers</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/monthly-career-workshop-the-hidden-tech-job-market-networking-best-practices-for-career-changers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0630dff4-b0e9-4c0e-8ffc-de21891018d4</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Escalation: Recognizing the Signs of Abuse</title><description>How does a relationship go from exciting to unsafe? Using One Love's Escalation film and a facilitated discussion, this session helps students recognize warning signs, identify unhealthy relationship patterns, and understand how abusive behaviors can escalate.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/escalation-recognizing-the-signs-of-abuse/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7ac25967-b8ca-4030-8869-ab99db0a5f39</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Job Search Workshop Series – Essentials for Tech Professionals : Opportunities in the DMV</title><description>This 4-part workshop series is designed to empower you with knowledge and skills to navigate the DMV job market effectively and efficiently.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/job-search-workshop-series--essentials-for-tech-professionals--opportunities-in-the-dmv-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">c8b90762-9e30-4298-b357-b1bc82cdcdad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>TRIO EOC Virtual Information Session (Amharic)</title><description>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-session</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/trio-eoc-virtual-information-session-amharic-7/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d9e7f414-bbe0-4ed4-a4e3-01238500bcfd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Say Something? — Bystander Intervention</title><description>Have you ever noticed something that didn't seem right but weren't sure whether—or how—to step in? Should I Say Something? is an interactive bystander intervention session that gives students practical options for recognizing concerning situations and responding in ways that feel realistic and safe.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/other/event/should-i-say-something--bystander-intervention-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">474ebd87-8cb6-44f7-b1a2-3ab601c12893</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Mobile Farmer's Market</title><description>Fresh, affordable, locally grown produce is coming to the Pinkney Innovation Complex! 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Beginning Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Mobile Farmers Market will be onsite every other Thursday, offering a variety of seasonal fruits, vegetables, and other farm-fresh products at low cost.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/germantown/event/mobile-farmers-market-33/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">13d36914-337f-4620-9156-59981c5f3c49</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>IT Career Pathways Workshops: General Overview </title><description>The ignITe Hub offers a hybrid workshop on IT Career Pathways to demystify the 6 most common IT careers, required certifications, recommended coursework and resources at Montgomery College to get started in a program of study.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/rockville/event/it-career-pathways-workshops-general-overview-2/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f1d72400-ecbe-45f2-bf5a-4ef477a4f655</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Free GED Ready Practice Test at TPSS Campus (Registration Required)</title><description>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.</description><link>https://go.activecalendar.com/montgomerycollege/site/takoma-silver/event/free-ged-ready-practice-test-at-tpss-campus-registration-required-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60b28e1a-fd01-4fbf-baff-d23e422b7e16</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Student Life Coffee Pop-Up</title><description>Stop by the Student Life Coffee Pop-Up this Fall 2026 and enjoy free coffee on us! 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Where's the Line?</title><description>Friendly? Flirty? Unwanted? Who gets to decide whether attention is welcome? 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