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Rebuilding Together 
MCC students participated in Rebuilding Together on April 28, 2012 at Nike Recreational Center in Manchester. Volunteers painted the entire center in one and a half hours. Group leaders: (laying down in front) AmeriCorp Vista Volunteer Jackie Bishop and Professor Lucy Anne Hurston.
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Nathan Hale Student Art Start Exhibit at MCC
  
Over the last month, Nathan Hale students have participated in four art workshops at the college to create ceramic Thank You Vessels and Retablos, small devotional paintings. The culmination of the Art Start project was a one-week exhibit showcasing the Nathan Hale students' creations. |
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Sustainability News
Now that hand towels have been returned to the campus restrooms, here's a quick tutorial on how you can use them most effectively.
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Capitalism works for me! True/False Project at MCC
May 2-3, 2012, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Outside the AST
In May 2012 Real Art Ways will present Steve Lambert's Capitalism works for me! True/False Project. It is an interactive portable public art piece, which lets people have a say on a topic that is central to our lives: Capitalism. Does capitalism work for you? Let's find out. Lets vote! Why? Well, it's an election year, the United States is a democracy, and our opinions matter! In light of the economic times, let's find out what people think about capitalism! |
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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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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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Le Tour de Valor - 2nd Annual Veterans Scholarship Fundraiser
May 5, 2012, 8:00 AM, Great Path Academy Lobby
Many who have served our country honorably are not eligible for GI Benefits and/or the CT Tuition Waiver. Show your support for CT Veterans on a bike tour through scenic central Connecticut with options for a 6 mile, 30 mile or 50 mile ride. Registration fee $30 pre-reg, $35 ride day and includes t-shirt and continental breakfast. For more information contact Eran Peterson, x3334.
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Annual Grazing Day
May 8, 2012, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM, Culinary Arts Center
Commonly asked questions about grazing day...
Q. What will be on the menu? A. You never know!
Q. Will it be fine dining? A. Yes, as long as you consider paper plates to be fine dining!
Q. Will I be seated and served? A. Choose your own seat and serve yourself at the scrumptious buffet!
Q. Is there dessert? A. Of course!
Q. Will I leave hungry? A. Never, it's all you can eat!
Q. What happens with the leftovers? A. They all go to Foodshare!
For more information contact Jayne Pearson, x2785. Cost is only $6 (payable at the door).
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MCC Spring Arts Festival
May 11, 6:00 PM, Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery and SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
The Spring Arts Festival features the opening reception for the MCC Fine Arts Student exhibition and vocal and instrumental performances by MCC Music students. For more information contact Susan Classen-Sullivan x2693. Admission is free. |
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Creating a Vibrant Hartford: Adult Learning as a Pathway to Change
May 15, 2012, 5:30 PM (Refreshments & Music), 6:00 PM (Forum), Hartford Public Library
Join dozens of friends and neighbors for a Community Dialogue Action Forum. Come learn about the progress made and participate in developing an action plan for Adult Learning! Food, music, and fun for all! To sign up email or call 860-695-6294. |
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series
May 17 2012, 7:00 PM- 9:00 PM, GPA Community Commons
Poets Ellen Doré Watson, director of The Poetry Center at Smith College, whose most recent title is Dogged Hearts (Tupelo Press, 2010); and D.M. Gordon, recipient of a 2008 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowship and author of Fourth World (Adastra Press, 2010) at 7 PM. Followed by David Mack, multi-instrumentalist with six CDs to his credit and leader and guitarist of the much-traveled and popular, "Dave Mack Band," will perform a solo blues set. For more information, find Dave on Facebook. For more information, please visit the series website. The event is free and open to the public. |
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Breakdancing Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
May 17, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
The Hartford Stage Education Department presents Breakdancing Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet. The play is performed by talented Hartford High School students and combines the original Shakespeare verse with modern music, breakdancing, hip hop and rap to tell the story of Romeo and Juliet. The play is enjoyable for ages 7 through adult. For more information contact Carleigh Cappetta, x2804. Admission is free.
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International Film Series
May 18, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Saving Private Perez (Mexico) - 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 & rescue his brother from the war-ridden bowels of the most treacherous land in the world, IRAQ. Miguel Rodarte stars. Spanish. 105 mins. For more information contact Evelyn Angry-Smith, x2874. Admission is free.
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Carlock: Live Drum Clinic at MCC
May 23, 2012, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
A live drum clinic with Keith Carlock, a modern powerhouse that has played the world's largest stages alongside Steely Dan, Sting, John Mayer and James Taylor! Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door or $15 for students. Pick them up at the Studio, or order online below with Pay Pal. If ordering online, please print out your order confirmation and present it at check-in at the auditorium the night of the event. For more information contact Summit Studios, 860- 645-1502.
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22nd Annual Awards Ceremony
May 30, 2012, 6:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
The 22nd Annual Awards Ceremony will recognize outstanding Manchester Community College students. Awards presented during the ceremony include Athletic Awards, Academic Awards, MCC Foundation Scholarships, Leadership Awards, Presidential Awards and Honor Societies Awards. Invitation to attend is required for the general public. MCC faculty and staff are invited.
For more information contact Dr. Pamela Mitchell-Crump, x2605.
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48th Commencement Exercises
May 31, 2012, 5:30 PM, Bicentennial Band Shell
The 2012 commencement speaker will be Lewis J. Robinson, Jr., Esquire of Hartford, Chair of the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education. Lewis J. Robinson, Jr., Esq. is a seasoned attorney with a comprehensive background in business, law and government affairs, as well as charitable organizations. Since his retirement as General Counsel of Travelers Property Casualty (Personal Lines), he has served in a volunteer capacity with a variety of non-profit organizations. Most recently, Mr. Robinson was Chairman of the Board of The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and a board member of the Capital Community College Foundation. For more information please contact K. Umesh Vig, x3204.
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 MCC's Leadership Institute's first series of workshops is coming to an end. The 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.
So You Want to Be a Leader: Strategies for Career Growth in Higher Education (Roundtable facilitated by Gena Glickman)
May 7, 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.
Due to the change in date for this session, there are a (very) few spaces left. If you would like to participate, contact Deb Colucci ASAP. Also, in advance of this session, President Glickman would like each participant to read the following article.
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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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