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| Inside MCC | November 6, 2012 |
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Around Campus
Photos from the Transfer Fair, last farmers'market of the season and ribbon-signing event in support of the YWCA's Week Without Violence. |
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East Hartford Resident Returns to Manufacturing Workforce
When he left Connecticut some years ago, Roland Lester was an experienced tool and die maker. That's why he was surprised to find he could not find a job as a machinist when he returned. "Technology these days is completely changed," the 54-year-old observes. While he was working in New Mexico, "I fell behind." That is no longer the case. Click here to read more |
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Student Email Update
As you may have heard, all Connecticut Community College students were assigned an email address as of October 1, 2012. Starting January 1, 2013, this will be the only email address we will use to communicate with our students. This means we have roughly two months to get the word out and help the students login to their new email account.
We have waited to do a major announcement to students until some of the implementation issues have been worked out, and we are now preparing to begin a marketing campaign to let students know about their new email address. Over the next few weeks you will begin to see posters around campus to inform students of their new email account as well as notices sent through other media.
We can all help get the word out by making sure that students in your classes and offices know that they should login to myCommNet and click on the Student Tab to find their new email address and view instructions for logging in. If they have trouble logging in to their new email account, they can call the MCC HelpDesk at 860-512-3456.
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Save the Date
Holiday Potluck Party
December 13, 11:30 to 2:00, GPA Commons
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 Tell Your Students |
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Fall Computer Facility Hours
Here are the hours for the student computer facilities for the fall semester. Please share this information with students. Click here to view schedule.
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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 November can be viewed here.
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Live on Main Presents Mass Confusion Jazz Duo
November 9, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
Jazz, Contemporary, Standards. "Live on Main" features local musicians of all genres on Friday nights. Always Live, Only on Main St. For more information, contact Joy Thompson, 860-647-6030. $5.00 at the door.
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Big Draw
November 13, 10:00 AM, AST D 109 Drawing Studio
A day-long open drawing event for MCC and community. Participants are encouraged to come and create large wall drawings. This is a drop-in event, free of charge, all materials provided. You don't need to be an artist. Sponsored by the MCC Arts Club and funding made possible by the MCC Foundation. For more information, contact Patricia Carrigan, x2695.
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Flu Clinic (rescheduled from October 31)
November 14, 12:00 PM, AST 2nd floor rotunda
Flu Clinic Open to EVERYONE. No appointment needed. The following insurances will be accepted if you bring your card: Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, Cigna, ConnectiCare, First Health/Coventry, Medicare, CT Medicaid including Charter Oak, PHCS/Multiplan, Oxford, TriCare Prime, and United Healthcare. For all others the cost is $30.00. For more information, contact Kerry McNiven, x2716. |
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Urban Storytellers Featuring Carl Dean
November 14, 6:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
Carl Dean is a poet and self-published author of "Life... Through the Words & Between the Lines." For the past eight years Carl has taught a performance poetry course at the University of Connecticut where he works as an Academic Counselor. Carl plays the djembé (African drum) and often incorporates it into his performances. Carl is currently working on his second book of poetry, "Rhythm," which is scheduled to be published this fall. For more information, contact Joy Thompson, 860-647-6030. $5.00 at the door. |
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word and Music Series
November 15, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
Featured poets: George Drew, whose fifth book, The View from Jackass Hill, won the 2010 X.J. Kennedy Poetry Prize from Texas Review Press; and Nancy White, author of Detour (Tamarack Editions, 2010) and other books, and editor of WordWorks.
Featured musicians: JoyCo Jazz Trio, featuring Brian Kearsley, tenor saxophone; Hugh Allen, bass;, and MCC's own Ray Kingston, drums and cymbals. The trio, which is an offshoot of the popular New England dance band JoyCo, mostly plays instrumental soul and jazz standards, as well as some suitably arranged pop tunes for jazz combo. For more information, contact Stephen Campiglio, x2824.
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Film Screening of Hot Coffee
November 15, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Manchester Community College Library and Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association present the screening of the documentary film "Hot Coffee" with a short panel discussion to follow. For more information, contact Pat Ronalter, x2876.
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Public Lecture - Noah Webster
November 15, 7:00 PM, AST-E202
Noah Webster (1758 -1843) was a revolutionary war patriot, Federalist editor, lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English spelling reformer and prolific author. He served as a state representative in Connecticut and Massachusetts and helped establish Amherst College; yet, this household name and cultural giant remains little understood. Join award-winning journalist and author Joshua Kendall to learn about Webster's place in American history. For more information, contact Guocun Yang, x2782. |
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International Film Series
November 16, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
The Last Circus (Spain/France) - 1937, Spain is in the midst of the brutal Spanish Civil War. A "happy" circus clown is interrupted mid-performance and forcibly recruited by a militia. Fast forward to 1973, the tail end of the Franco regime. Javier, the son of the clown, dreams of following in his father's career footsteps, but has seen too much tragedy in his life - he's simply not funny and is only equipped to play the role of the sad clown. He finds work in a circus where he befriends an outlandish cast of characters. Stars Carlos Areces. 101 mins. Drama. Spanish. Rated R. For more information, contact Evelyn Angry-Smith, x2874.
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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 III (Handling Harassment):
No employee should feel compelled to agree with or remain silent in the face of aggressive political advocacy. Attempts to embarrass, ostracize, harass or punish employees for their political ideologies can create a hostile work environment.
If you are uncomfortable with the discussion of politics at your workplace, it's recommended that you make your feelings known and politely assert your wish to avoid political discussion at the office. If met with resistance or retaliation, report your discomfort to a supervisor or a Human Resources representative. EAP is also available to talk with.
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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