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| Inside MCC | Septemebr 4, 2012 |
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MCC Appoints Dean of Institutional Advancement
Manchester Community College is pleased to announce that Leia Bell, a resident of Wethersfield, has been selected as the Dean of Institutional Advancement following a national search with other top candidates. Previously, Bell was Director of Advancement at Goodwin College where she managed the development of the Goodwin College Foundation, including a 14-member board of directors, the annual fund, major gifts, events, alumni relations and advancement services programs. Prior to her position at Goodwin, she was the Associate Director of Annual Giving for the University of Saint Joseph (USJ). Click here to read more.
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MCC on Main Grand Opening
The Manchester Community College Arts and Education Center, MCC on Main, located at 903 Main Street in Manchester, will hold its grand opening on Thursday, September 13. The celebration will include a pre-opening wine and champagne reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the home of Paula and Anthony Viscogliosi - the historic Charles Cheney Mansion. Food will be prepared by the award-winning MCC Culinary Arts Program. The event will provide the opportunity for guests to meet student and alumni artists.
The evening continues from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM with a dessert reception, and art show and sale by MCC Fine Arts students and alumni, featuring works in painting, drawing, photography, ceramics, printmaking and sculpture.
Event tickets are $60 per person and should be reserved by Friday, September 7. For more information, contact Sharon Mills at x2903.
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Opening Day, Fall 2012
Monday, August 27 was opening day for MCC faculty and staff. The State of the College was given by Dr. Gena Glickman, MCC President. Highlights included the introduction of new hires and reports by each of the deans.
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Opening Day Feedback Survey
Please take a few moments to respond to this two question survey. Responses are anonymous and feedback will be used to guide the planning of future MCC events. Thank you! |
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word and Music Series
Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word and Music Series begins its seventh season on September 20 in the college's new downtown space, MCC on Main, located at 903 Main Street, Manchester. All Mishi-maya-gat events remain free and open to the public, and are sponsored by the MCC Foundation Annual Fund Campaign.
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Upcoming Deadline - November 2012 Events Calendar Submissions
September 24, 2012, is the deadline for submitting information for the November Calendar of Events. Please use the Calendar Request Form to submit items. Feel free to contact Paula Raum, x2915, with any questions regarding the printed calendar advertisement.
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New MCC Copy Center Copy Machine Training Sessions
Please attend one of the following sessions to learn more about the new Canon copiers. All training will be held in the Copy Center located in A 251:
- Friday September 7, 2012 - every half hour from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Please send an email to the Help Desk and let them know which date and time you would like to attend. Drop-ins are welcome. Contact the Help Desk, x3456, with any additional questions about the Copy Center.
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EBSCO Academic E-Book Collection Trial Subscription
The MCC Library is now offering a trial subscription (until December) to the EBSCO Academic E-Book collection. This growing subscription package contains a large selection of multidisciplinary e-Book titles representing a broad range of academic subject matter and is a strong complement for any academic collection. The breadth of information available through this package ensures that users will have access to information relevant to their research needs. More than 83,000 titles are included in this package, and additional titles are added to the package each month at no additional cost. Subject coverage includes:
- Art
- Business & Economics
- Education
- Language Arts
- Literary Criticism
- Medical
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Poetry
- Political Science
- Religion
- Social Science
- Technology & Engineering
- And many others...
Please let us know what you think of this collection by emailing your comments to Paula Cook. |
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Lecture by Attorney Jeff Clements
September 10, 7:00 PM, Great Path Academy Community Commons
Attorney Jeffrey Clements will speak on "The Impact of Corporate Personhood: Money, Corporations, and Politics." Mr. Clements is the author of the book, Corporations Are Not People: Why They Have More Rights Than You Do and What You Can Do About It.
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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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To view a complete list of events being held at MCC on Main during September, please click here.
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MCC Fine Arts Faculty Exhibition
July 13 - September 6, 2012, MCC on Main Gallery
An exhibition of work by MCC Fine Arts Faculty is the inaugural show in the gallery. These professional artists will give a sense of the wide ranging possibilities present in the world of art today. For more information about this exhibition, contact Susan Classen-Sullivan, x2693.
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Farmers Market
September 5, 2012, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Bicentennial Band Shell
The Farmers' Market will be open this week, from 1 PM to 5 PM, at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell.
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Phi Theta Kappa Bake Sale
September 5, 2012, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, AST 1st floor Rotunda
Phi Theta Kappa will hold their first bake sale of the semester. Stop by to purchase some home baked items.
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Beyond Borders
September 6, 2012, Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery
Art exhibition featuring remarkable work by artists wilth an established practice who have not had formal art training. For more information, contact Susan Classen-Sullivan x2693. Admission is free.
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Doing Business with the State of CT and Towns
September 7, 2012, 1:00 PM, MCC on Main Seminar Room I, 903 Main St., Manchester
MCC's Entrepreneurship Center, in partnership with the CT Procurement Technical Assistance Program and SBA's CT District Office, will be hosting a series of interactive procurement workshops. Pre-registration is not required but encouraged. To register, email Lisa Powell or call 860-240-4892. Admission is free.
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Books to Film Series - The Hunger Games
September 7, 2012, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Seminar Room II, 903 Main St., Manchester
In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided between 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in the Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast while the citizens of Panem are required to watch and the 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12's female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth star. 142 mins. Action/Adventure. Rated PG-13. For more information contact, Evelyn Angry-Smith x2874. Admission is free.
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| Health & Wellness |
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Money Woes - Part III, Do I Need a Prenuptial
By Rebecca Harris, MS, LPC, CEAP
Yours, mine, and ours-who pays for what? Today's world holds many types of families. Single person families, single people with pets, two people/one income, two people/two incomes, people with fixed incomes, big families, small families, multi-generational families, blended families. The list goes on. Everyone has different circumstances, responsibilities and obligations for the money they earn. Being responsible stewards of that money is where the discussion gets more spirited. 'Whose money is it, anyway' and, 'how I spend it is my business" are comments people make sometimes in frustration and resentment.
Going back to our family units, a question that often comes up in counseling is what is fair in a relationship. What are the standards for sharing expenses? One thing is obvious, there needs to be clear communication and understanding about how the bills get paid, by whom, and when. For instance, if I live with a group of friends, we had all better trust that the others are kicking in equally and on time. Eating other people's food and using their stuff gets old fast! I also don't want to think I've been paying my share, and then the electricity gets turned off. There needs to be a system, and someone accountable for it.
If I'm in a situation where I am sharing space but the other person owns the house, then what seems fair to pay? If my partner owns the house in just his/her name, then he/she gets the equity and tax credits. Maybe I should pay less since I don't have the advantage of the tax break.
Discussing these issues about sharing financial resources is always a good idea. It becomes a more critical discussion when people decide to legally join households. Perhaps the biggest mistake to make is not asking the question: Do I need a prenuptial agreement? Just the mention of it is enough to extinguish the flames in some romances. It can be seen as insulting, not having faith in the relationship, or maybe just good sense depending on your circumstances.
The 'experts' recommend the following issues to consider when thinking about a prenuptial agreement.
- Are we combining second or third marriages and children?
- What are the provisions made in our wills? What shares should children receive?
- How do my dependent children from a previous union get cared for?
- If one partner has a much greater asset portfolio, (inheritance, etc.)
- If one partner owns a business.
- If one partner has outstanding debt that involves legal issues. (Person's wages are garnished due to back child support, bankruptcy, etc.)
Because money is such a hot topic, and one that causes such emotional stress, it does help to acknowledge issues that may tend to cause resentment before they become bigger. When "we" decide what our priorities are together, we feel we have more say in how the income is spent.
If you would like to talk to one of our EAP counselors about your personal financial problems, we will be happy to provide you with information and referrals that address all aspects of financial stress. Call Solutions EAP at 1-800-526-3485. It's free, confidential and open to family members. Check out Solutions EAP online. |
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