Law enforcement officials from throughout the region provided internship opportunities for a number of MWCC's Criminal Justice majors during the spring semester. To thank them for providing real-life, career experiences for the students, department chair Reed Hillman presented certificates of appreciation during a recent gathering on the Gardner campus.

The interns completed a minimum of 120 hours over the 15-week semester at several sites including the Westminster, Fitchburg and Shirley police departments, the Leominster District Court Probation Department, and the Worcester County Sheriff's Office.

"The internships are a great way for students to gain experience while making connections that can lead to jobs," said Hillman, former commander of the Massachusetts State Police.

Pictured: Area law enforcement officials were recently recognized for providing internship opportunities to Criminal Justice students during the spring semester. Pictured, front row: Chief Salvatore Albert, Westminster Police Department, alumnus and advisory board member; Elizabeth Daigneault, Chief Probation Officer, Leominster Court; Mark Leary, Worcester County Sheriff's Office; Sgt. Glenn Fossa, Fitchburg Police Department; Professor Reed Hillman; Sgt. Peter Violette, Shirley Police Department and an MWCC alumnus; Matt Beaudet, Worcester County Sheriff's Office; Back row: MWCC Criminal Justice students Corey Cavaioli, Pamela Wood, Miranda Hamel, Chad Stateler and Derek Gyles.

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President Asquino recently visited Summer UP participants and  program counselors at the Spanish American Center in Leominster.

 Local students participating in MWCC's Summer UP program at the Spanish American Center in Leominster recently welcomed President Daniel M. Asquino, who stopped by to visit the group and the center's executive director, Neddy Latimer.

Gardner Mayor Hawke, center, with particpants and counselors at the Jackson Street Park site.

 At the Jackson Street Park site in Gardner, Mayor Gardner Hawke recently paid a visit to show his support to the students and the program. This year, the city allocated $10,000 to the program as a way to enhance the city's summer programming by supporting a successful program already in place.

MWCC is hosting a series of advising and registration events to provide new and prospective students with a one-stop opportunity to streamline the enrollment process in preparation for the upcoming fall semester. During the Smart Start Registration events, newly accepted and prospective students will receive academic advising, assistance with course selection and information about financial aid options. Assessment testing, student IDs and information about academic technologies also will be available. The half-day events will take place at the college's main campus in Gardner at 9 a.m. on July 25, Aug. 7, Aug. 11, Aug. 14 and Aug. 16 and at 3 p.m. on Aug. 15; on the Devens Campus at 5 p.m. on Aug. 8; and on the Leominster Campus at 5 p.m. on Aug. 13. For more information or to register for a Smart Start event, call the Office of Admissions at 978-630-9110, go online at mwcc.edu/rsvp or email admissions@mwcc.edu

The Summer Business Luncheon Training Series, with a focus on social marketing, continues with the following sessions: "Profitable E-mail Marketing Strategies" on July 27; "Trailblazing with Twitter" on Aug. 10; and an overview on ways to obtain training grants through the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund program on Aug. 24. All social media sessions take place from 12 to 1 p.m. in the North Café at MWCC's Gardner campus, 444 Main Street. The Workforce Training Fund session will take place from 12:30 to 1:30. The cost for each session is $10 when pre-registered or $13 at the door and includes a complimentary lunch. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register for one or more sessions by calling MWCC's Division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development at 978-630-9575 or email training@mwcc.mass.edu. 

Kids looking for something to do? There's still plenty of summer camp fun remaining at MWCC! Upcoming Summer Programs for Kids and Teens include Archaeology, Spotlight on Musical Theatre, Art Explorers, Art School for Teens and Art for a Day beginning the week of July 30; and Movie Making, An Instrument a Day, Art for a Day and MWCC's Glee, in August. Sports camps include Field Hockey Camp the week of Aug. 6, and tennis lessons the week of Aug. 13. For more information or to register for a course, contact the Division of Lifelong Learning & Workforce Development at 978-630-9525 or visit the website at mwcc.edu/continuing. 

Theatre at the Mount is tickled pink to present Legally Blonde The Musical in August. Based on the hit movie, Legally Blonde The Musical is a fresh and effervescent evening of musical fun, stylishly wrapped up in a smart pink bow! Elle Woods is the college sweetheart and homecoming queen who doesn't take no for an answer. So when her boyfriend, Warner, dumps her for someone 'serious,' Elle puts down the credit cards, hits the books, and heads for Harvard Law School. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. The production stars Ashley Beck of Clinton as Elle Woods, and also features Ryann Brown, Chris Casello, David Allen Prescott, Sumner Pratt, Jeannie McGartland, Shani Farrell, Chelsea Young, Laurie Marcinkewicz, Amanda Carpenito, Francis Free, and Rachel Twiss. Performances are Aug. 10, 11, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 for evening performances, $15 for the matinee, and $10 for MWCC students and children under 17. For tickets and reservations, call the box office at 978-632-2403 or purchase tickets online at http://theatre.mwcc.edu.

 

"Bike Wachusett," an event sponsored by the MWCC Fitness & Wellness Center's Multi Sport Team, will take place Sunday, Sept. 16. Beginning at 8 a.m. at the Fitness & Wellness Center, riders may participate in a 31, 50 or 101 mile bike ride. Families and friends are invited to enjoy a day of riding through area towns. Rest stops with water and snacks will be available along the routes for riders. For more information or to register, go to www.mwccmultisportteam.org or contact the Fitness & Wellness Center at 978-630-9212.
 

MWCC is offering Information Sessions on a number of academic programs. Upcoming sessions will take place on the following dates: Automotive Technology: Aug. 8 from 5 to 6 p.m., Gardner Campus, Murphy Conference Room; Associate Degree in Nursing: Aug. 22 from 2 to 3 p.m., Gardner Campus, room 204; Practical Nursing certificate: Aug. 8 from 2 to 3 p.m., Gardner Campus, room 204. Prospective students interested in attending an information session are asked to call the Admissions Office at 978-630-9110 (TTY 978-632-4916), or email admissions@mwcc.mass.edu.