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| Inside MCC | February 12, 2013 |
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Spring Opening Day Feedback Survey Results & President Glickman's Response to Questions Asked
The opening day feedback survey received about 70 repsonses. Most of the respondents were very satisfied or somewhat satisfied with the day. Many respondents provided comments - a summary and all the unedited comments follow. Several respondents asked specific questions about the budget or college directions; President Glickman response to the questions can be read by clicking here. To view the survey results, click here.
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Annual Fund Applications Now Available!
Each year, the MCC Foundation offers mini-grants to encourage MCC faculty and staff to "dream out loud." Application deadline is March 1, 2013. Applications for the Annual Fund should be returned to Sara Vincent or dropped off in Lowe 231. Applications for the Innovation fund can be returned to David Nielsen or dropped off in Lowe 201f. Click below to access the following documents:
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Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word and Music Series
The Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word and Music Series resumes on February 21, at MCC on Main. All Mishi-maya-gat events are free and open to the public through generous sponsorship of the MCC Foundation Annual Fund Campaign. Click here to view the flyer.
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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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Evening of Fine Wines Student Volunteers Needed
The Evening of Fine Wines "Volunteer Recruitment" committee we would like to request your help with procuring student volunteers for the wine auction. The committee is in the process of recruiting volunteers for both Thursday afternoon/evening and all day and night Friday. Please recruit students from your classes to help to ensure coverage. The key is to have students that can make the commitment to come and help during the day/time they are scheduled for. We count on each of them showing up to help. Please forward their names, days and times they are available if known, email addresses and telephone numbers along with your name to Sharon Mills or x3603.
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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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Connecticut Building Congress' Monthly Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, February 12, 5:30 PM, GPA Community Commons
MCC will be hosting the Connecticut Building Congress' monthly dinner meeting and program. The topic of the program is "Higher Education's Changing Approach to Recruitment, Retention, and Increasing Costs". A panel of speakers from Central Connecticut State University, Fairfield University and Goodwin College will join Darlene Mancini-Brown from MCC to share their insights into the shifting landscape of higher education and what we might expect from higher education institutions. For more information or to register to attend, please click here. |
Microsoft Windows 8, Office 2013, and Surface Tablet Presentation
Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 5 PM - 7 PM, GPA Community Commons
Come see the latest innovations from Microsoft in this presentation-style overview of three best-selling products: Windows 8; Office 2013; and the Surface tablet computer. Microsoft has set the trend for world computing and their latest products continue that tradition. The presenter for this event is Jayson Ferron, Principal for Interactive Security Training, LLC. His responsibilities include security design, network infrastructures, enterprise security solutions and mobility issues. Customers include Microsoft, Department of Defense, banks, government agencies, health agencies and service providers. He has written many books on Microsoft server and mobile products, as well as security topics. His many accomplishments include attaining high level Microsoft and Security certifications. Interactive Security Training, LLC is a Microsoft Valued Partner. For more information, contact Bruce Manning at x2808. The course is free, but registration is required. Call the MCC credit-free registration line at x3232. You can also register at the door. |
Gallery Reception: Scalene Evidence
February 14, 6:00 PM, MCC on Main, Dehn Gallery
The works in this exhibition were interpreted and organized based their ability to reveal an understanding of movement and scale within physical and temporal space. The sculpture, photo and video work engage an awareness of human scale and its relationship to the perception of time, objects and space. This exhibition is co-curated by John O'Donnell and Dave Sinaguglia and features artists Samuel Ekwurtzel, Valeria Garlick, Alison Hale, Raza Kazmi, Tim Lawless and Erika Van Natta. For more information, contact Kenyon Grant or 860-647-6030. |
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Live on Main Presents Black Cadillac
February 15, 2013, 7:00 PM, MCC on Main Gallery
This unique band consists of three MCC professors-Patrick Sullivan, Grace Talaga and Andrew Paterna who have been playing in such various venues over the last three years as the Bicentennial Bandshell Summer Concert Series, Coventry Farmers' Market, the MCC Farmers' Market, and various other MCC events. Their music is a unique combination of folk, blues, country and rock. 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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MCC International Film Series
February 15, 2013, 7:00 PM, SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
The Intouchables (France) - A rich quadriplegic, living in a mansion in Paris, requires a live-in care-giver. A young offender turns up for an interview, but he is not really looking to get the job. However, to his surprise, he is hired. The two men then develop a close friendship. Based on a true story. Stars François Cluzet and Omar Sy. Omar Sy won the 2012 César Award for Best Actor. 112 mins. Biographical dramady. French. Rated R. For more information, contact Evelyn Angry-Smith or x2874. Free admission.
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Move Classics on Main: Stagecoach (1939)
February 17, 2013, 1:00 PM, MCC on Mian, Seminar Room 1
Stagecoach was John Ford's first talkie Western and also his first film shot in now-iconic Monument Valley in the American Southwest. A motley group of travelers on a stagecoach find their journey threatened by Geronimo. The film stars John Wayne as fugitive Ringo the Kid. Runtime 96 minutes.
For more information, contact Kenyon Grant or 860-647-6030 Fee: $5, includes popcorn and a beverage. |
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| Employment News |
Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy
This is a reminder to all MCC employees that the State of Connecticut, under Governor Malloy has adopted a statewide zero tolerance policy for workplace violence. The State's Violence in the Workplace Prevention Policy and Procedures Manual policy and MCC's information under Appendix A have been added to the Human Resources website.
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| Health & Wellness |
Winter Storms and Extreme Cold
While the danger from winter weather varies across the country, nearly all Americans, regardless of
where they live, are likely to face some type of severe winter weather at some point in their lives.
Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind
driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low
temperatures, and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet, and freezing rain.
One of the primary concerns is the winter weather's ability to knock out heat, power, and
communications services to your home or office, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and
extreme cold can immobilize an entire region.
The National Weather Service (NWS) refers to winter storms as the "deceptive killers" because most
deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of
hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter weather
before it strikes.
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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