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| Inside MCC | October 16, 2012 |
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MCC Courtyards Get Facelift Thanks to PlantConnecticut 2012
On a rainy Wednesday a volunteer crew spent their day installing new landscaping in the courtyards at Manchester Community College as a part of the annual PlantConnecticut program. Click here to read more.
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Bristol Resident Trains for New Career at Manchester Community College
Retraining for a new career can be a scary experience at first - particularly for an older worker -- but it can also open a world of new opportunity and promise. So it was for former Manchester Community College student Domenic DeAngelis, Jr. Click here to read more. |
Strategic Plan 2011-12 End-of-Year Report
The MCC Strategic Plan 2011-12 End-of-Year Report summarizes the many activities and accomplishments of our college community as we work towards our strategic goals, along with updates on our key performance indicators.
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Upcoming Deadline - December 2012 Events Calendar Submissions
October 22, 2012 is the deadline for submitting information for the December Calendar of Events. Please use the Calendar Request Form under "Events" in the "Forms Depot" to submit items. Feel free to contact Paula Raum, x2915, with any questions regarding the printed calendar advertisement.
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 Freedom from Workplace Bullies Week (October 15-22) Freedom from Bullies Week is a chance to break through the shame and silence surrounding bullying. It is a week to be daring and bold. The power of workplace bullying is its ability to stay hidden in plain view. Make every workplace safe and take a stand against workplace bullying! No matter the role, anyone can help stop workplace bullying. Show your support of the event by printing and displaying this poster. |
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Adult Success Coaching
The Adult Success Coaching 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. For further information, contact Veronica Young, x2720.
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MCC Foundation Scholarships
MCC Foundation scholarship applications for the Spring 2013 semester are available and due on Monday, November 5. Applications, and the specific requirements for each, are available online and in the following locations:
- Institutional Advancement, L202
- Counseling and Academic Advising Center, L108
- Financial Aid Office, L177
- Admissions Office, L156
- Registrars' Office, L157
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Attention: Students, Faculty And Staff
Now is your chance to honor employees who demonstrate excellence. Is there a staff or faculty member that deserves recognition? If so, take a few moments and nominate them for the
MCC Excellence in Teaching or MCC Excellence in Service award. The following website provides background information, procedures, and nomination forms for both awards: www.manchestercc.edu/excellence. All MCC students, peers, colleagues, and supervisors may submit a nomination. Deadline for submission is November 9.
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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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MCC on Main Events
A complete list of events being held at MCC on Main during October can be viewed here.
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Farmer's Market
Wednesdays, 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Bicentennial Band Shell
The Farmer's Market will be open this week, from 1 PM to 5 PM, at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell.
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word and Music Series
October 18, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
7:00 PM - Featured poet Nicole Terez Dutton, whose work has appeared in Callaloo, Ploughshares, 32 Poems, Indiana Review, and Salt Hill Journal. She earned an MFA from Brown University and has received fellowships from the Fine Arts Work Center, Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, Cave Canem, and Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. She is the winner of the 2011 Cave Canem Poetry Prize for her book, If One Of Us Should Fall, which will be published by the University of Pittsburgh Press in September 2012.
8:00 PM - Music by 016 New Music Ensemble, who are based in Hartford and are dedicated to performing the works of contemporary composers in the classical music tradition. The ensemble is especially committed to performing the works of Connecticut composers. For more information, contact Stephen Campiglio, x2824. Admission is free. Sponsored by the MCC Foundation Annual Fund. |
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International Film Series: Jiro Dreams of Sushi (Japan)
October 19, 7:00 p.m., SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
85-year-old sushi master Jiro Ono works tirelessly in his world-renowned restaurant. As his son faces the pressures of stepping into his father's shoes, Jiro pursues his lifelong quest to create the perfect piece of sushi. Documentary. Japanese. Rated PG. |
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Live on Main Presents..."JoyCo Jazz Trio"
October 19, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
The JoyCo Jazz Trio is comprised of Brian Kearsley (tenor sax), Hugh Allen (bass) and MCC webmaster Ray Kingston (cymbals and drums). The trio is an offshoot of the popular New England dance band, JoyCo. The JoyCo jazz trio plays mostly instrumental soul and jazz standards, as well as some suitably arranged pop tunes for jazz combo. Fore more infomation call 860-647-6030. $5.00 at the door.
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Make Strides to End Breast Cancer Walk
October 21, 9:00 AM, L154C
Join the MCC Making Strides Walk Team and make a difference with every step you take. The walk is free but donations are appreciated. Stop by the Office of Student Activities to sign up to walk.
For more informattion, contact Toni Coble, x3291.
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Reading and Book Signing: Glastonbury
October 23, 6:00 PM, Library Fireside Commons, LRC
Join local author Robert Hubbard as he reads from the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing's Images of America Series: Glastonbury. The author will sign copies of the book which will be available for purchase at the event. Refreshments served. For more information, contact Paula Cook, x2877.
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The 15th Annual Foodshare Empty Bowls Project and the Manchester Art Association Craft Fair
October 27, Empty Bowls 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Culinary Arts Center
October 27, Craft Fair 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Great Path Academy Gymnasium
October 27, Public Flu Clinic 11:00 AM, Lowe Student Services Center Lobby near Admissions
Buy a handmade ceramic bowl and you can enjoy unlimited soups and bread. Drinks and desserts are also being served. Admission to the Empty Bowls Project is $15 at the door; admission to the Craft Fair is free. For more information, call Kathy Kern at 860-512-2794.
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| Employment News |
Overview of Voluntary Retirement Savings Workshop
November 13, 2012, 11:00 AM, GPA Community Commons
Join us to better understand the voluntary retirement savings plan(s) available to help you save for your retirement years.
- Information on and discussion of your plan choice(s)
- How voluntary retirement savings complement SERS or ARP
- Resources for getting started, getting help or making changes
- Bring all your questions regarding saving for retirement
You should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the investment options carefully before investing. Fund prospectuses/information booklets containing this and other information can be obtained by calling 1-800-584-6001. Please read the information carefully before investing.
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| Health & Wellness |
Election Year Politics: Protocols for Office Talk Part I
Most are familiar with the old adage cautioning against discussing religion or politics in polite company, but a recent survey indicates that many are not heeding this advice when it comes to talking politics at the office.
According to a 2007 survey by Vault, 66% of respondents say that their co-workers discuss politics at work, while 46% have witnessed a political argument at the office. With election season in full swing, impassioned political debate has the potential to escalate into conflict of a deeply personal nature, some of which may create bad will among co-workers that can far outlast the current issues of the day.
While a certain amount of political discussion at work is unavoidable, it's not surprising that such talk often leads to heated and emotional argument. Political viewpoints often serve as umbrellas that cover a spectrum of deeply held personal beliefs that are formed by an individual's religion, culture, upbringing, economic class and other influences.
Call Solutions EAP at 1-800-526-3485 for assistance for all of life's challenges. It's free, confidential and open to your family members. |
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