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24th Annual MCC Regional Job Fair
 The 24th Annual MCC Regional Job Fair was held on Saturday, April 14 and is one of the longest running job fairs in the state. Representatives from more than fifty different companies were on-hand to meet with prospective candidates. Career opportunities were available in all areas from management, professional, technical, medical and sales to manufacturing and everything in between. |
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Core Alcohol Use Survey
Last year, MCC faculty, staff and students participated in a survey that collected initial base-line data on the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs and the perception of substance abuse on our campus. Nearly 100 faculty/staff and more than 600 students completed the initial survey. The grant requires the college to complete a follow up survey this spring to measure changes on our campus. All faculty and staff are encouraged to participate, even if they did not complete a survey last year. The goal is to exceed last year's participation total. To participate, please link to www.coresurvey.com and enter the five digit login in code 18376.
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Save-the-date!
The annual June Institute will be held on Wednesday, June 6. A half-day program covering topics of college-wide interest is being planned, and all are invited to attend. Watch Inside MCC for details. |
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Habitat's Cardboard City Fundraiser Set
The MCC Habitat for Humanity chapter will sponsor its fifth Cardboard City on May 1-2 in front of the SBM Charitable Foundation Building. Students will construct cardboard houses and spend a night in them to raise money and awareness of the reality of homelessness. The money raised will be used to help fund the chapter's eight-day trip to New Orleans in July, where they will assist with the ongoing task of rebuilding the city from Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent levee system failure in 2005. Construction of the cardboard houses will begin at 7:00 AM on May 1 with The River 105.9 radio on-hand, followed by live music provided by MCC's 41prospect, who will be playing their fourth consecutive Cardboard City. Guest speakers and educational videos are also on the evening's agenda. |
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MCC Mental Health Screening Resource
One of the outcomes of the college's participation in a recent alcohol and drug prevention grant was the purchase of online mental health screening resource. The screening program is free and allows students, faculty and staff to screen for eating, bipolar and anxiety disorders, alcohol issues, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Users can receive feedback on whether professional consultation would be helpful. Click here to access this anonymous screening tool.
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Kudos!
Kudos! highlights the accomplishments and special achievements of Manchester Community College faculty, staff, emeriti, alumni and students. If you would like to submit information to Kudos!, please email Dianne McHutchison, x2914.
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Finally, a Search Engine for Educators!
This week Sandra Rimetz came across a new search engine for education called instaGrok.The search results are impressive for this interactive search engine and well organized. You will even have access to a ready-to-go quiz based on your search terms. Give it a spin at www.instagrok.com.
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Get Help Paying for College: Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)The Financial Aid Office is offering guidance to students who need help filling out the FAFSA. Help is available every Tuesday morning in April and May from 10 AM to 11 AM and on May 1 and May 15 from 5 PM to 6 PM. To register, contact Audrey Letizia. Click here to see how to apply for financial aid in three steps.
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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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MediaNOW! Expert Panel at Manchester Community College
April 24, 2012, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, AST E-202
Featuring guest speaker Paul Augeri, ESPN.com Deputy Editor-News Desk, who will discuss Online Sports Journalism - Behind the scenes at ESPN.com! For more info, contact Albert Kim, x2729.
MediaNOW! is an ongoing lecture series at MCC sponsored by: Dept. of Communication, Career Services, LiveWire Newspaper and ICE Radio.
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MCC Celebrates Cultural Diversity
April 25, 2012, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Village Court Yard
Manchester Community College is celebrating one of the colleges greatest assets: DIVERSITY!
ICE Radio will provide music throughout the day, plus there will be several artists, entertainers and vendors from the MCC community to celebrate the day. Food from around the globe will be served beginning at noon.
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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 still available and are $75 per person. 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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Maafa21 - Black Genocide in 21st Century America
April 28, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Maafa21 is a feature-length documentary exposing the powerful eugenics movement in America. This event is free, and open to all students, faculty & staff, as well as the general public. |
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Promotion and Tenure Recipients
The following individuals have been granted promotion and/or tenure for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Promotion Recipients, Faculty: Kate Bella, Associate Professor; David Caldwell, Associate Professor; Len Dupille, Professor; Paul Edelen, Associate Professor; Kaarina Finegan, Associate Professor; Barbara Fox, Professor; Stacy Giguere, Professor; Martin Hart, Assistant Professor; Wanda Haynes, Professor; Lucy Anne Hurston, Professor; Albert Kim, Associate Professor; Tanya Millner-Harlee, Associate Professor; Fatma Salman, Assistant Professor; Jana Sime, Professor; and Rebecca Townsend, Associate Professor.
Promotion Recipients, CCPs: Joanne Britton; Stephen Campiglio; Clayton Church; Brian Cleary; Bruce Manning; Douglas Michele; Ta'Shema Odoms; Wanda Reyes-Dawes; Melissa Rivera; Ivette Rivera-Dreyer; Charles Russell; Florence Sheils; Charlene Tappan; and Cynthia Zeldner.
Tenure Recipients: Kate Bella, Paul Edelen, Joseph Fairchild, Kaarina Finegan, Stacy Giguere, Daniel Janczak, Theresa Janeczek, Albert Kim, Pamela McManus, Douglas Michele, Tanya Millner-Harlee, Ta'Shema Odoms and Bonnie Riedinger. Congratulations!
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Sabbatical Leave
Joseph Navarra, Counselor - Academic Advisor, has been granted sabbatical leave during the 2012-2013 academic year. Congratulations, Joe!
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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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Colonial Life Representative to Visit MCC
April 30, 2012, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Cafeteria Lobby
Rick Bohadik of Colonial Life will be visiting to discuss voluntary short-term disability coverage with existing insureds and State of Connecticut employees who wish to insure their paychecks for the first time. If you are unable to meet with Rick, please call 1-800-884-0689, ext. 139 to arrange an appointment to meet at a later time.
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Health and Benefits Fair
May 11, 2012, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, AST Rotunda
May is Open Enrollment month, the time of year you will be able to make changes to your health and dental insurance. Representatives from all the health insurance companies, short term disability and ING will be on campus. ING will remain on campus, in LRC A226 in the afternoon following the fair; please call Marty Baron at 860-580-1606 for an appointment. |
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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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Inside MCC is e-mailed to Manchester Community College faculty & staff every Tuesday. To submit items for inclusion, please send and email to news@mcc.commnet.edu at least one week prior to the desired publication date. For questions of comments regarding Inside MCC, please contact Marketing & Public Relations at x2928 or email us. Visit the Inside MCC news archive for previous issues.
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