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| Inside MCC | January 17, 2012 |
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Second Annual Regional Economic Summit
Manchester Community College, Asnuntuck Community College and Capital Community College hosted the Second Annual Regional Economic Summit on Friday, January 13 at Manchester Community College.
The keynote speakers were Doug Lederman, a founder of Inside Higher Ed, and Cecilia Elena Rouse, Professor in the Economics of Education and Professor of Economics and Public Affairs at Princeton University.
The Honorable Dannel Malloy, Governor, State of Connecticut; Dr. Gena Glickman, President, MCC; Dr. Robert A. Kennedy; Interim President, Board of Regents for Higher Education; and William Crawford, President, Rockville Bank, gave the welcoming remarks.
The event also featured panel discussions with industry experts in healthcare, manufacturing and business creation and growth.
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New Music and Movies in the Library
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International Film Series
The Help (United States)
February 10, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Set in Mississippi during the 1960s, Skeeter Phelan is a southern society girl who returns from college determined to become a writer, but turns her friends' lives - and a Mississippi town - upside down when she decides to interview the black women who have spent their lives taking care of prominent southern families. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Bryce Howard and Octavia Spencer star. Nominated for 2012 Golden Globe Best Motion Picture - Drama. English. 146 mins.
The First Grader (United Kingdom/Kenya)
March 9, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
In a small, remote mountain top primary school in the Kenyan bush, hundreds of children are jostling for a chance for the free education newly promised by the Kenyan government. One new applicant is an old Mau Mau veteran in his eighties, who is desperate to learn to read at this late stage of his life. He fought for the liberation of his country and now feels he must have the chance of an education so long denied - even if it means sitting in a classroom alongside six-year-olds. Winner of 2010 Toronto International Film Festival People's Choice Award. English. 103 mins.
My Afternoons with Margueritte (France)
April 20, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
In a small French town, a nearly illiterate man in his 50's, Germain, considered to be the village idiot by his friends, takes a walk to the park one day and happens to sit beside Margueritte, a little old lady who is reading excerpts from her novel aloud. She's articulate, highly intelligent and frail. Germain is lured by Margueritte's passion for life and the magic of literature from which he has always felt excluded. As Margueritte broadens his mind via reading excerpts from her novel, Germain realizes that he is more of an intellectual than he has ever allowed himself to be. Gérard Depardieu stars. French. 82 mins
Saving Private Perez (Mexico)
May 18, 2012 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Julian Perez, Mexico's most notorious leader of organized crime, must embark on a mission given to him by the only authority he respects...his mother. Joined by a colorful band of infamous criminals, Julian must risk his life to fulfill his mother's wish and rescue his brother from the war-ridden bowels of the most treacherous land in the world, Iraq. Miguel Rodarte stars. Spanish. 105 mins.
Contact either Evelyn Angry-Smith at x2874 or Bob Kagan at x2687 with questions. There will be a brief discussion after each film along with potluck dessert. Admission is free.
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Please note that by clicking on the name of each event you will be able to automatically download the event to your calendar or obtain further information.
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series
January 19, 2012, 7:00 PM, GPA Community Commons
Live music by Black Cadillac will start at 7:00 PM. Black Cadillac, an acoustic roots trio, is made up of three employees of MCC: Andrew Paterna, guitar and vocals; Grace Talaga, vocals and percussion; and Patrick Sullivan, guitar and vocals.
At 8:00 p.m. there will be a Celebration of Adastra Press, a literary letterpress located in Easthampton, MA. Gary Metras, editor and printer of Adastra Press and author of 16 books and chapbooks, including "Until There is Nothing Left" (Ridgeway Press and The Writers Voice 2003), will give a reading. Also reading will be Jim Beschta, author of" North from Yaounde", published by Adastra Press in 2010, and poetry instructor in Worcester Art Museum's adult education program.
For more information, contact Stephen Campiglio at x2824. Admission is free. |
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College Goal Sunday
January 29, 2012, 1:30 PM, MCC
The College Goal Sunday program is designed to assist prospective college students and their parents in completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid administrators and other volunteers offer this service at no charge. In addition to receiving assistance in filling out the FAFSA, participants will receive general information regarding state and federal financial aid programs.
For more information, contact Ivette Rivera-Dreyer at x3382 or Larissa O. Urquilla at x3388.
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Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery Opening
February 2, 2012 6:00 PM, Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery
In conjunction with Manchester Community College's celebration of African American History Month, the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery is presenting works by renowned artists Chotsani E. Dean and Howard el-Yasin. They will be on exhibit from February 2 through March 12.
For additional information, contact Susan Classen-Sullivan at x2693. Admission is free. |
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African American History Month Opening Ceremony
February 7, 2012, 12:30 PM, Great Path Academy Community Commons
Part of the celebration of African American History Month will include the presentation of the second annual Leadership Awards to recognize those who have exhibited outstanding leadership and activism within the community.
Nominations for the Leadership Awards are being accepted until January 20, 2012. Please feel free to make a nomination for one or multiple recipients. Forms can be emailed to Kendrick T. Roundtree, Coordinator of Mentoring and Minority Student Programs or faxed to 860-512-3351.
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Reserve Your Space Today...More Upcoming Staff Development Opportunities!
So You Want to be a Leader: Strategies for Career Growth in Higher Education (roundtable facilitated by Gena Glickman)
January 19, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, D-229
Leadership means different things to different people and career growth in higher education requires an understanding of leadership! President Glickman and the Leadership Institute invite all faculty and staff to join this discussion of strategies for career growth.
Teach Me to Fish: Introduction to Mediation (presented by Debbie Colucci)
January 24, 2012 12:30 PM - 1:30PM, B-149
Conflict is icky and when conflict occurs in the workplace it is even ickier!! This workshop will help participants identify and understand the conflict around them...as well as provide tools to approach and resolve it. This session is open to everyone; but will be especially beneficial for supervisors!
iPad User Group: Facilitated by Sandra Rimetz
January 25, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, D-229
Join your colleagues with your iPads (and smart phones) to learn about apps and tools to make you a more productive device user. On-going program - 4th Wednesday of every month.
Integrated Health and Energy Work (presented by Maura O'Connor and Kathy Bottaro)
January 27, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, B-149
Come explore a variety of approaches to creating a balanced and healthy life. We'll look at the basics of good nutrition, stress reduction and energy enhancing exercises, as well as the fundamentals of setting goals and achieving lasting change. You'll learn how to integrate all areas of your life for optimal health.
SPACE IS LIMITED! Please RSVP for your session(s) of choice to Debbie Colucci.
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Make Way for the "Millenials" Part I
By Kelly Huffman, MS, LPC, CEAP
EAP Counselor, Middlesex Hospital EAP
Recently I received an article about a study of Millenials in the workplace. The title of the article was "Millenials: Work Ethic Lacking." As the parent of a Millenial, I became concerned. Are the Millenials lazy and unmotivated? I decided to learn more about this generation.
Who are the Millenials?
While there is no universally agreed upon time frame, Millenials, also called Generation Y, are people who were born between 1980 and the year 2000. They are the children of Baby Boomers and Generation X. Over 90 million Americans are part of the generation, which makes it the largest generation since the Boomers. They are the teens and twenty-somethings who were making the passage into adulthood at the start of a new millennium.
What are the typical characteristics of the Millenials?
Here are some words that are thrown around when talking about this generation:
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Confident |
Upbeat |
Liberal |
Diverse |
Open to change | |
Self-expressive |
Protected |
Impatient |
Inclusive |
Close to family | |
Service-minded |
Special |
Multi-taskers |
Pressured |
Creative | |
Achieving |
Sheltered |
Balanced |
Team-oriented |
Tech-savvy |
These children grew up in a time of relative economic prosperity. They have seen many acts of terrorism (9/11, Columbine, Oklahoma City) and have witnessed numerous natural disasters (Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami in Japan, the earthquake in Haiti). Their parents have been accused of being over involved in their lives (remember the "Helicopter" parents?) yet many of them feel very close to their parents. Their schools, workplaces, and communities are much more diverse. Technology has been a huge part of their world.
What are the Millenials' priorities?
In 2010, the Pew Research Center published a report that explores the behaviors, values, and opinions of today's teens and twenty-somethings that make up the Millenial Generation. Their number one priority? It is being a good parent (52%). This was followed by having a successful marriage (30%) and helping others in need (21%). Least important were having a high paying career (15%), having lots of free time (9%), and becoming famous (1%). Read more at pewresearch.org/millennials.
The Millenials' want to find personal satisfaction in their careers. Having a close network of friends is very important to them. They are not very interested in beauty, fame, or fortune. So far, this generation sounds pretty impressive to me.
Call Solutions EAP at 1-800-526-3485 for assistance for all of life's challenges. It's free, confidential and open to your family members. Check us out online. |
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Fitness Center Programs
Monday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Lowe Student Services Center
Memberships for employees to the weight/cardio room: $15/month, to group exercise classes: $20/month or $30/month for both. Click here to access the Group Exercise Schedule. For more information, please contact Joanne Britton at x3359 or visit online.
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