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| Inside MCC | January 29, 2013 |
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Opening Day, Spring 2013
MCC's Opening Day, "Shared Understanding, Shared Leadership and Shared Responsibility: Balancing Enrollment & MCC's Fiscal Realities", was held Wednesday, January 23 for MCC faculty and staff.
Emcee for the event was Mehrdad Faezi, Professor of Engineering and Technology. The State of the College was given by Dr. Gena Glickman, MCC President.
Highlights included the presentation of service awards, introduction of new hires, and announcement of the Employee Excellence Award Winners. (Check out next weeks Inside MCC to read more about the winners.)
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Mark Grant Named to NJCAA All-American Team
Mark Grant came to Manchester Community College from Tokyo in June 2010 with an ability to dictate the flow of a soccer game, but very little knowledge of the English language. Two and a half years later, Grant is leaving the school with a 3.36 GPA, an associates degree, a scholarship to Dominican College (Orangeburg, NY) and recognition from the National Junior College Athletic Association as a men's soccer All-American. Click here to read more.
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March 2013 Events Calendar Submissions
February 5, 2013 is the deadline for submitting information for the printed March 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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Evening of Fine Wines at Manchester Community College
Tickets are on sale for the 21st annual Evening of Fine Wines to be held on Friday, April 26 from 7:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. This year's honorary chair is William H. W. Crawford, IV, President and CEO of Rockville Bank. Tickets are $75 per person and advance purchase is recommended. A group rate is available when purchasing six tickets or more for a savings of $10 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online. For more information, call x2922 or visit the wine auction website.
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 Tell Your Students |
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Student Email
The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (ConnSCU) are issuing student email accounts to all new community college students upon acceptance and students who had been enrolled at any community college since the Spring 2011. Starting January 1, 2013, the new email address is the ONLY email by which the college and instructors will communicate with students. Students can expect to receive official college communications that pertain to all students, as well as individual communication from administrative and academic offices, faculty and staff. Click here to read more.
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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 Februrary can be viewed here.
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Urban Storytellers featuring Shireal Renee
January 30, 2013, 6:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
Shireal Renee has always aspired to become a famous actor. As a poet and host she gained notoriety in southern New England, which led to an in-store book signing deal, a leading role in a production of For Colored Girls, a short film for The Women of Power Network; the opportunity to shoot a weekly TV show that she created and hosted, called, Poetz Corner; and her directorial debut for the show, The Thick Chronicle. In addition, she began working at the Hartford Children's Theater teaching and directing. 6:00 p.m. Wine and beer will be served by Bin228 and the music will be hosted in the relaxing and beautiful Dehn art gallery. For more information, contact Kenyon Grant or 860-647-6030. Fee: $5.00 at the door.
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Live on Main Series Presents RJ
February 1, 2013, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
MCC on Main brings you RJ, a local Connecticut folk band with a bluegrass twist. Band members Ruth O'Neil and Jimm Hammitt have recorded three CDs as RJ and have performed throughout New England, solo and together, for over 20 years. Wine and beer will be served by Bin228 and the music will be hosted in the relaxing and beautiful Dehn art gallery. For more information, contact Kenyon Grant or 860-647-6030. Fee: $5.00 at the door. |
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Movie Classics on Main
February 3, 2013, 1:00 PM, MCC on Main Seminar Room I
The General stars the iconic silent film star Buster Keaton as an engineer whose train is stolen by Union spies during the Civil War. Currently considered one of the greatest films ever made, The General is an adventure-epic that highlights the trademark physical comedy of Buster Keaton. Runtime: 75 minutes. The admission price includes the movie, popcorn and a beverage. For more information, contact Kenyon Grant or 860-647-6030. Fee: $5.00 at the door.
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Black History Month Opening Cermony
February 5, 2013, 12:30 PM, GPA Commons
The celebration will include the presentation of leadership awards to a faculty/staff member of MCC, MCC student, Great Path Academy student and a community leader all nominated by people from the MCC community. We will also be serving traditional Soul Food after the program. For more information, contact Jaria Aljoe or x3208.
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Open Mic for Local Musicians
February 6, 2013 6:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
Come join us downtown as MCC on Main hosts an Open Mic for local musicians from 6 pm to 8 pm. Come meet local musicians, play a few songs or just come by and enjoy live music while relaxing in the beautiful and relaxing Dehn art gallery. For more information, contact Kenyon Grant or 860-647-6030. Admission is free.
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| Employment News |
Spring 2013 State In-Service Training Program Catalog
The Spring 2013 State In-Service Training Program catalog is now available. The registration deadline is February 11. Please be sure to complete the registration form (one per class) and have it signed by your supervisor. Once the form is signed, please forward it to HR. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Nicotera, x3613.
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| Health & Wellness |
New Beginnings, New Resolutions Part III
by Solutions EAP
Last week we looked at the first step in making changes, looking at emotional responses. It is helpful to keep these emotions in mind as you move through the change process; otherwise they may move you off course.
Having a specific plan of action is imperative when it comes to accomplishing any change. Change is difficult and a lot of work no matter what but it's practically impossible without a plan. How practical would it be for you to decide you wanted to ride in the Kentucky Derby if you never rode a horse? You would definitely need a plan to learn to ride and then to get into racing circles. But we do the same things at times when we decide on a change without having a plan. "I think I'll lose weight. I'll just stop eating as much." Sounds ok but what foods will you give up? How will you make sure you have a balanced diet? How will you handle cravings? How will you handle going out to eat or special occasions? What have you tried in the past that has or hasn't worked?
Next, have you thought this through? What's the difference between wanting something to be different and being ready to "pay the price" for things being different. For instance, if you think you want to change your job, have you thought of things you might be giving up in that change, like great co-workers, an easy commute, less pressure. We may want the change but be unprepared for the losses and the unknown that the change may bring. Think it through.
Next week, more steps to take to try to ensure the change has a good chance of success. 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. www.solutions-eap.com |
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Inside MCC is e-mailed to Manchester Community College faculty & staff every Tuesday. To submit items for inclusion, please send and email to news@mcc.commnet.edu at least one week prior to the desired publication date. For questions of comments regarding Inside MCC, please contact Marketing & Public Relations at x2928 or email us. Visit the Inside MCC news archive for previous issues.
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