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| Inside MCC | September 11, 2012 |
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This special summer program for under-prepared students enhances scademic skills, study habits and chances of college success. Click here to read more.
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Phi Theta Kappa Named A Four Star Chapter
The Alpha Upsilon Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa honor society was recently named a "Four Star Chapter" during the New England Regional Convention. Click here to read more.
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MCC and ECHN Partnership
Dean of Student Affairs, G. Duncan Harris recently sat down with Charlene West, Physician Relations Consultant at ECHN, to talk about the college's new partnership. Watch the video here.
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How to Get Publicity for Your Program
Do you have a program or event you would like to see publicized? We would love to hear about it! Some examples of publicity opportunities include faculty or staff awards, speaking engagements or conferences attended, student awards, student success stories or a new program being offered. Contact Marketing and Public Relations to develop a publicity plan; please complete the Publicity Request Form and send to both Joy Dorin, x2921 and Bonnie Willgoos, x2928.
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Final Reminder - 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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National Suicide Prevention Week
There will be an information table in the AST Rotunda this week with materials displaying Connecticut's suicide prevention campaign "One word, one voice, one life - Be the 1 to start the conversation". These activities are supported by the Connecticut Campus Suicide Prevention Initiative, and the Garret Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant. Click here to view more information on the state's suicide prevention efforts; videos on the site were created by students at Central Connecticut State University.
Below the schedule and locations for the QPR suicide prevention gatekeeper trainings this semester:
- September 13, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, AST D229
- September 25, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM, LRC A108
- October 10, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM, L242
- October 22, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, LRC A108
- October 30, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, L245
- November 15, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM, AST C203
- November 30, 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM, AST C209
- December 12, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, LRC A108
Contact Joseph Navarra if you have any questions or comments. |
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Be the Change You Want to See Conference
September 15, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Legislative Office Building in Hartford
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Inaugural Statewide Conference on Mindful Education: Building Inner Resilience
October 19, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Central Connecticut State University, Student Center's Alumni Hall.
Presented in conjunction with Capital Community College, the day-long event will focus on how mindfulness can serve as a foundation for teaching and learning in both the K-12 and higher education systems. Early bird registration with discount is available through September 15. Click here to view the program and registration form.
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The Academic Support Center is open for the semester!
Visit the ASC website for information, including schedules for Walk-In Writing Center, Walk-In Math Tutoring and Individual Tutoring Appointments. Please direct students to the website or have them stop by the ASC located in L282 (directly above the bookstore). Faculty are welcome to bring classes by for a visit, and staff are available for short in-class presentations to students about the ASC. Contact Brian Cleary with any questions.
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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. October events can be viewed here.
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Beyond Borders Art Exhibition
September 6 - October 16, Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery,SBM Charitable Foundation Building
Art exhibition featuring remarkable work by artists with an established practice who have not had formal art training. For more information, click here.
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Farmers Market
Wednesdays, 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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Live on Main Presents Cross-Fluence and Gaslight Arkestra
September 14, 7:00 PM - 10 PM, MCC on Main, Gallery
Jazz and spoken word, and jazz fusion. Stephen Campiglio's spoken word, accompanied by Gaslight Arkestra, will provide the opening set, with the instrumental Arkestra performing a second set. Live on Main features local musicians of all genres on Friday nights. Beer and wine available from bin228. $5.00 at the door.
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Hispanic American Heritage Month Opening Ceremony
September 19, 12:30 PM, GPA Commons
Join the celebration Hispanic American Heritage Month! The opening ceremony will include guest panelists, spanish food and presentation of our Hispanic Leadership Awards! For more information, contact Jaria Aljoe at x3208.
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Urban Storytellers Featuring Tracy Caldwell
September 19, 6:00 PM, MCC on Main, Gallery
Caldwell is a spoken word artist who writes and is inspired by, not only her own struggles, personal and social, but also the struggles of women as a whole. Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut this single mother finds and gives hope through her performances. Currently she is the director of the one woman stage play "Wide Open" and founding creator of "The Thick Chronicles: A Body Image Story". She's graced stages across the United States, from NYC to San Diego. For more information, contact Ta'Shema Odoms at x6030. $5.00 at the door.
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 Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series
September 20, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main, Gallery
Kaleidos, with Yovianna Garcia, classical guitar, and multi-percussionist Sayun Chang. Followed by featured poets Marilyn Nelson and Michael Palma. Beer and wine available from bin228. Sponsored by the MCC Foundation Annual Fund. For more information click here.
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Live on Main Presents The Rahsaan Langley Project
September 21, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM, MCC on Main, Gallery
R&B, neo-spoul, Motown. Live of Main features local musicians of all genres on Friday nights. Beer and wine available from bin228. $5.00 at the door.
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Part-Time Job Fair
September 25,10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Building
Approximately 25 companies are expected, and will be promoting a wide range of part-time positions offering flexible hours. Job seekers are encouraged to wear appropriate dress and have résumés handy! For more information, contact Julie Greene. |
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Promotion List
Article XII, Section 5, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Trustees and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges requires that the President publish a list of Faculty and Community College Professionals who are eligible for promotion consideration. This list follows:
Faculty
Davis, Stephania; Dorsey, Douglas; LaRoche-Shovak, Nancy; Lizotte, Pauline; Mintell, Rachel; Torres, Steven; VanNess, Susan
CC Professionals
Alampi, Janet; Angry-Smith, Evelyn; Chavarriaga, Edgar; Dick, Michael;
Durant, Natalie; Flynn, David; Gibbens, Susan; Gottier, Timothy; Harris, Peter; Janczak, Daniel; Kissi, Evelyn; Lombardo, Brian; Mack, Andrea; Pigott, Miquel; Reyes-Hernandez, Marisol; Sparrow, Anita; Spector, Jacqueline; Talaga, Grace
Tenure List
Article IX Section 4, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Trustees and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges requires that the President publish a list of those eligible for consideration for tenure. This list follows:
Faculty
Golding, Sharal; Lizotte, Pauline; Tahiri, Milaim; VanNess, Susan
CC Professionals
Gibbens, Susan; Gottier, Timothy; Mack, Andrea; Pigott, Mique; Reyes-Hernandez Marisol; Sparrow, Anita
If you believe that your name has been included on or omitted from these lists in error, please contact the Human Resource Office no later than October 14, 2012.
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Evaluation List
The following is the list of staff members to be evaluated during this academic year in accordance with the requirements of Article XI, Section 2, of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Trustees and the Congress of Connecticut Community Colleges. The Board or its representative may initiate more frequent evaluation as appropriate. In addition, those employees applying for promotion or tenure may request an off-cycle evaluation from their supervisor.
1. Those in first and second appointment period:
Aragon, Ricardo Chiang, Olivia Flores, Carolina
Archambault, Mary Jo Cieglo, Sarah Holland, Mary
Bray, Nancy Dadio, Lisa Kern, Katherine
Calabrese, David Dubiel, David Salman, Fatma
Cappetta, Carleigh Edwards, Malton van Over, Brion
Wynter, Lolita
2. Once in every three years thereafter:
Barzottini, Susan Hamelin, Christopher Reyes-Dawes, Wanda
Caldwell, David Hart, Martin Tahiri, Milaim
Carrigan, Patricia Kingston, Raymond Talaga, Grace
Cleary, Brian Kissi, Evelyn Townsend, Rebecca
Coleman, Lois Manning, Bruce Zavaski, Brittany
Davis, Stephania Moore, Steven
Ferrante, Regina Paulin, Christopher
Gibbens, Susan
3. Once in every five years thereafter for those holding tenured appointments:
Angry-Smith, Evelyn Hogan, Edward Place, Barbara
Bailey, Jody Hurston, Lucy Poulos, Peter
Bella, Kate Hyman, Georgette Reichert, Beth
Brohinsky, Gregg Jehnings, Marcia Rimetz, Sandra
Buckles, Georgia Jones, Philip Rivera, Melissa
Burk, Linda Kagan, Robert Rivera-Dreyer, Ivette
Clark, Richard Kelly, John Robillard, Michael
Classen-Sullivan, Susan Kim, George Russell, Charles
Cook, Paula Klucznik, Kenneth Ryan, Lois
DeRusha, Jeanine Kriscenski, Nance Sabadosa, Russell
Dick, Michael Kussow, Timothy Simmons, Deborah
DiRaimo, Mariana LaRoche-Shovak, Nancy Stafford, Carl
DiRaimo, Michael Lombardo, Brian Stanton, Gail
Durant, Natalie Long, Daniel Stefanowicz, Michael
Edelen, Paul McCormac, Donna Straight, Stephen
Faezi, Mehrdad Niven, Kerry Strickland, Rae
Freeman, Diane Mesquita, Joseph Sullivan, Patrick
Geisinger, Christi Mintell, Rachel Tirfessa, Negussie
Gentile, James Moriarty, Margaret Wiatr, Elaine
Greene, Julie Nicholson, Donna Wilson, Valerie
Hadley, Ann Nielsen, David Wynn, Jean
Harden, Richard O'Connor, Maura Yang, Guocun
Harris, Peter Pai, C. K. Zolciak, Jessica
Haynes, Wanda Pearson, Jayne Zownir, Thomas
Hillyer, Diane Peters, Kathleen
If you believe that your name has been included on or omitted from this list in error, please contact Deborah Wilson, Director of Human Resources at by October 17, 2012.
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| Health & Wellness |
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Zumba Fitness Party
Sundays, 10:00 AM, MCC on Main, Seminar Room I
Zumba combines Latin and International music with a fun and effective workout system. For more information, contact Joanne Britton. $8 walk-in fee. $60 for 10 sessions. |
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