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MCC's Occupational Therapy Students staged a flash mob on April 10 to raise awareness of Occupational Therapy month. Students came up with idea after being assigned a marketing project with the goal of promoting awareness to anyone and everyone they could reach. The class decided as a group to stage the flash mob and worked together to create some very unique dance moves which incorporated as much occupational therapy equipment as possible.
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Search Your Computer for DCL3 Data Today
Identity Finder is the application that will search your computer for DCL3 data (social security numbers, credit cards, bank accounts and driver's licenses). To protect any DCL3 data on your computer, your H:\ drive, or any shared folders, it is important that you run Identity Finder. Any DCL3 data that is found and needs to be kept should be quarantined in DCL3 folder on your H: drive. The Identity Finder software will help you with this process. Learn how to use Identity Finder by viewing documentation and training videos created just for MCC. Please note that this site is only available from on-campus computers.
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Backing Up Computer Files at MCC
For those of you who have not started using Home (H:) to back up your files, please read these instructions. If you have already moved your files over to Home (H:) by yourself, please be aware that you still need to contact the MCC Help Desk at x3456 to activate the backup process.
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Manchester Political Union Spring Debate
Please remind students that on April 16 at 3:30 pm in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, the Manchester Political Union will host its annual Spring Debate. This year, the topic of the debate is "Resolved: the United States should attack Iran." Participants will present four-minute speeches for or against the resolution. A distinguished panel of three judges will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes. All are invited to participate or attend as spectators.
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Adult Success Coach
The Adult Success Coach website provides one-to-one coaching and an extensive library of resources to help adult students succeed in college, balance life/school/work, and set goals for the future. Students who complete two appointments with a success coach will automatically be entered to win a giftcard to the bookstore! Contest ends May 15 so schedule your appointments today! For further information, contact Veronica Young, x2720.
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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. To see this weeks event's calendar, visit the public folders under Events and Calendars - Weekly/Monthly Events.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
April 17, 2012, 6:00 PM, Culinary Arts Center/ Lowe Student Services Center 2nd floor
The third annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is back by popular demand. The dinner will be a sumptuous Italian meal prepared by Culinary Arts students. Detective Chuck E Chan and a colorful cast of outrageous characters will offer interactive entertainment for a fun-filled experience.For more information, please contact Kaarina Finegan, x3648. Cost is $12 general admission or $6 for students. |
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series
April 19, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
The Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series Celebrates National Poetry Month on April 19, with Connecticut's Poet Laureate and CT Book Award winner, Dick Allen, reading at 8:00 PM. For more information on Mr. Allen, please visit his website. Opening the event will be a performance by classical guitarist and Naxos recording artist Adam Levin at 7:00 PM. More information on Mr. Levin can be found here. The Series is sponsored by the MCC Foundation Annual Fund and hosted by Stephen Campiglio. All events are free and open to the public. Please visit the series website for updates.
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Open House
April 19, 2012, 4:30 PM, Great Path Academy Gymnasium
The Open House provides information on over 60 certificates and degree programs offered at MCC as well as special workshops on Financial Aid, Admissions, Transfer Options, Health Careers, Working Learners, the new Online General Studies Degree Program and Web Technology Certificate. Advance registration is not required. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please contact Cynthia Zeldner, x3214. |
| International Film Series - My Afternoons with Margueritte
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. Contact Evelyn Angry-Smith, x2874 with questions. Admission is free.
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| 20th Annual "An Evening of Fine Wines"
April 27, 2012 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Manchester Community College
An Evening of Fine Wines is a unique and exciting event featuring wines and champagnes from one of the rarest collections anywhere, in addition to splendid wine tasting from vineyards in Connecticut and around the globe and a wonderful silent auction with such items as vacations; weekend getaways; original works of art; gift certificates for trips, restaurants and services; and much more. Elegant hors d'oeuvres are served through the evening and delectable Viennese-style desserts are prepared by the MCC Culinary Arts programs. Also joining forces have been the Criminal Justice students, the MCC Jazz Ensemble and students from many programs.
Tickets are $75 per person and advance purchase is recommended. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 860-512-2907 or visit www.mccgiving.org. For information, contact Jennifer Meligonis DeJohn, x2907.
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Educational Technology & Distance Learning
Blackboard Learning Webinars for Faculty
The ETDL department is hosting the Blackboard Innovative Teaching Series (BITS) webinars offered through a partnership between ConnSCU and Blackboard:
Quicksteps Demo Series
ETDL is a offering a series of thirty minutes training sessions on topics including; Cool Presentations; Films on Demand; Twitter in the Classroom; Social Bookmarking and Annotating; Group Conversations with Voicethread; Screen Capturing with Jing; Second Life Demo; iTunes U; and Getting to Know Windows 7. Click here to view course descriptions and schedule. No registration required.
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Future of Community Engagement in Higher Education - Summer Research Institute
There are by now over fifty academic programs - majors and minors - focused on community engagement, broadly defined, scattered across higher education. The 2010 and 2011 research institutes brought together scholars, students, and community participants to engage critical questions of what it means to have an "academic home" for community engagement in higher education. Join an ever-growing group of administrators, faculty, researchers, graduate students, and community partners for the next step in growing this academic movement. The 3rd Annual Summer Institute will be held at Merrimack College from June 23-24, 2012. A wealth of resources that are the fruition of both the 2010 and 2011 Summer Institutes can be found on their Wiki site. For more information, please contact Andrea Politano.
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Frontiers of Democracy: Innovations in Civic Practice, Theory, and Education
Frontiers of Democracy II conference is being held July 19 - 21 at Tufts University's downtown Boston campus. This year, Frontiers will revolve around a diverse set of rehearsed 10-minute talks on aspects of civic studies and democratic renewal, each followed by small-group discussions. Participants will have ample opportunity to share ideas, strategies, and techniques with fellow practitioners and scholars.
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 MCC's Leadership Institute's first series of workshops is coming to an end. Leadership Institute is commitmented to cultivating a campus culture of professional growth and leadership for our community. Thank you to everyone who has participated so far and welcome to those who will participate in the next few weeks.
Introduction to Project Management (Presented by Catherine Seaver)
April 17, 2012, 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM, B-149
This workshop will introduce participants to the fundamentals of project management and provide examples of how project management is used to turn a seemingly complex job into a manageable project that can be completed on time and within a budget. Participants will have an opportunity to test their project management skills by identifying tasks and deliverables, developing a timeline with milestones, and reducing the threat of 'scope creep'.
Investing 101 (Presented by MetLife financial)
April 23, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, B-149
MCC's partnership with MetLife continues to provide important financial planning information. In this session participants will learn how to make the most of their investments...or get started if this is a new adventure.
Equally Welcome, Equally Valued, Equally Heard (Presented by Respectful Workplace Facilitators)
April 23, 2012, 1:30 PM - 4:00PM, GPA Community Commons
FOR ALL FACULTY AND STAFF WHO HAVE NOT YET PARTICIPATED!
Do you interact primarily with one person or an entire staff? Do you spend more time with students or colleagues? Is your campus role front-line or behind-the-scenes? Do you wish you knew how to speak up in the face of disrespect? Regardless of your answer, it is the quality of your interaction with others that frames this workshop. Research has shown that we are more motivated to do our best when we feel connected and valued; when we feel that managers, supervisors and colleagues care about us and our success; when we feel safe...both physically and emotionally. Join us as we explore activities and discussions that help create a campus where we are "equally welcome, equally valued, and equally heard."
So You Want to Be a Leader: Strategies for Career Growth in Higher Education (Roundtable facilitated by Gena Glickman)
April 26, 2012, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, 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.
Every MCC employee is welcome to attend any session! To register for a particular session, please e-mail Deb Colucci. Space is limited, sign up today!!
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State of Connecticut Defined Contribution Plans
Jenny Laurita will be available to meet with employees regarding the Alternate Retirement Plan, 403b Plan, and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Jenny will be available from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on the following dates:
- April 24, LRC B149
- May 7, LRC A226
To schedule an appointment with Jenny, please email in advance, or call 860-580-1673.
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Need a Little Extra Help?
Call Solutions EAP at 1-800-526-3485 for assistance for all of life's challenges. It's free, confidential and open to family members. Check EAP out online.
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