Monroe Community College
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August 2013
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STARSTAR POWER!
Women Strengthen Thompson Scholarship to Support MCC Students and Families

    

Kerri Guzman (left) shares her story of how receiving a Thompson Family Endowed Scholarship changed her life and that of her mother and four children with MCC Foundation Director and STAR Power Chair Kathy Pavelka '79 at a STAR Power reception in May. Kerri's goal is to become a teacher and basketball coach.

 

More than 2,000 students who attend Monroe Community College each year are parents. As high as 30 percent of Damon City Campus students are single parents. Funds like the Thompson Family Endowed Scholarship managed by the Monroe Community College Foundation, make a significant difference, helping parents continue their studies at MCC while balancing the demands of work and family.

 

Inspired by a $100,000 matching gift pledge from John '64 and Mary Thompson, a group of MCC Foundation Directors launched the STAR Power Women's Giving Initiative in May at a reception hosted by MCC President Anne Kress. The initiative seeks to raise $20,000 per year over five years to secure the match and reinforce the fund that has touched the lives of nearly 900 students since 1995, mostly single parents. More than $100,000 has been raised to date!

 

By helping student-parents overcome financial barriers and complete their studies, the fund also impacts the lives of the students' children and strengthens the community. Each gift to the STAR Power Women's Giving Initiative brings the MCC Foundation closer to securing the matching gift and awarding more scholarships. Contact the MCC Foundation for more information or give online at www.monroecc.edu.
AWHMonroe Community College's Alumni Week & Homecoming 2013
September 18 - 26

AWH 2013

Come and celebrate Alumni Week & Homecoming 2013!  Hosted by the MCC Foundation in partnership with the Campus Activities Board, we've planned exciting events, music, great food and more!  MCC alumni, family, friends and the general public are invited!  Don't miss out on these fun-filled Homecoming events for the entire family: 

  

Thursday, September 19 - Special $5 Alumni Pricing!

Homecoming Carnival!

Take a step back in time to 1959 and the movie Grease!  Enjoy rides, music, food and more!

Homecoming Headliner

Performance by the University of Rochester's world renowned YellowJackets, all male a cappella group featured on NBC's "The Sing-Off." 

 

Homecoming Day - Saturday, September 21

7th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships 5K Race    

The race starts at 11 a.m.  Raise scholarship support for MCC students.  Zumba warm up!  Bounce House!  Photo Booth!  USATF certified!  Commemorative T-shirt!  $18 when you preregister.  Children ages 12 and under are free!  Click here to register. 

Tailgate Party and MCC Tribunes Games

Following the race, enjoy a delicious hot buffet lunch in the Alumni Tent, cheer on the MCC Tribunes as they face rivals in women's and men's soccer.  Tickets are $8.  Children ages 12 and under are free.

Homecoming Gallery Talk  

Featuring MCC alumni artists Chris Mostyn and Rick Nickel in the Mercer Gallery at 2 p.m.  Free of charge.

 

Thursday, September 26

Alumni Cooking Demonstration, Tasting and Wine Pairing

Join MCC's Chef Gerry Brinkman and students from MCC's Hospitality Management Department in the kitchen for a relaxed and entertaining cooking demonstration and tasting session-complete with wine pairings!  Attendees will discuss various cooking techniques, ingredient selection, plate presentation, nutrition and menu planning.  Check back for this year's menu!  Reserve your ticket ($17) today-this event sells out fast!

 

Visit the Foundation's website at www.monroecc.edu or click here for a complete list of events, ticket information and to register.  For more information, call the MCC Foundation at 262-1500.

Please be sure to visit the MCC alumni benefits webpage regularly to learn about new benefits, discounts and special offers available to MCC alumni.

 
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