Alumni Notices and Announcements: Thank you to the USG and MC Hospitality programs; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on the Adi and Iris Shmueli Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring team calendars posted.

Exhibits: Faculty Exhibition, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Illustrators Club of DC, MD, and VA Annual Members Exhibition, Rockville; Morris Yarowsky: Selected Works, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Body and Soul: Recent Works by Kay McCrohan, Rockville.

Performances: Eric Bibb, blues guitar, January 19, Black Rock Center for the Arts; Pipes, Drums, and Dancers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards, January 22, Rockville; Jake Sheffer, jazz guitar, January 29, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major, January 26, Rockville.

Community Events: How Are Stars Born?, January 26, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: New Noncredit and Continuing Education schedules; Registration for 2008 Winter Session and Spring Semester.

Future Events at the College: Mark your calendar for special activities in February.

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College.

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

 
ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thank you to both the MC and University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Hospitality Management students for preparing the delicious refreshments at the December 6 Universities at Shady Grove/MC Alumni Association event. Also special thanks to the USG Student Event Board and Social Work Student Association for sponsoring this event, and to the volunteers from the Montgomery College Alumni Association. Participants toured the new Camille Kendall Academic Center on the USG campus. This building was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) GOLD Certification by the US Green Building Council for its design, which conserves energy and water while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and waste sent to landfills.

If you missed this event, mark your calendar for next year's—Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. If you would like to receive an invitation, e-mail the Alumni Office, and we'll send you a reminder.

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MC couples wanted! For forthcoming issues of Insights magazine, we're looking for couples who both attended MC. Did you meet here, or later? If you're part of an alumni couple, please e-mail us with your story about how you met, and tell us if Montgomery College is what brought you together! Send the details to Jessica Warnick, jessica.warnick@montgomerycollege.edu, or write to the Alumni Office, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850.

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Membership in the Alumni Association is FREE to graduates, former students, and College retirees. Association members are eligible for reduced rates on various car rentals and hotel stays, as well as insurance! For a full list of membership benefits, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/benefits.html. For general information about the Alumni Association, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni. For a listing of Alumni Office staff, go to: www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/alumnistaff.html.

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If you think your address may not be correct in the Alumni Association's records, or on your copy of the latest edition of Insights magazine, please e-mail the Alumni Office with your correct information. (If you're planning to take future classes at MC, please note that the Registrar may require an address update form, but this is not necessary for past students who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.) To view past issues of our magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.

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Now you can give distinctive gifts — or just impress your guests — while showing your support for Montgomery College's future growth! A special selection of custom-labeled, specially named Montgomery College Alumni Association Wines is available from Elk Run Vineyards, which donates a portion of the proceeds from each sale of Alumni Association Wines to the Association's programs and scholarships. Featured varieties include Knight's Cheer Merlot, Shepherd's Blush, Germantown Riesling, Sonny Clogg Chardonnay, Sweet Charlene red dessert wine, and Sarilla white vin de jus glace. Currently, you may purchase these brands at the vineyard in Mt. Airy, MD, or order by phone at 800-414‑2513.

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Alumni merchandise is also available through the MC campus bookstores. To view or order any of these items, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/bookstores/alumni/index.htm, or call Susan Kryszak at 240-567-7678.

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Grant a Wish at Montgomery College! If you haven't made a gift yet, here's a great way to do it. (If you have, our thanks to you!) The Office of Institutional Advancement has gone live with a new on-line giving page. Now, you or your friends can visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving and in a matter of minutes make a gift to Montgomery College.

You CAN make a difference in the lives of Montgomery College students.  We ask that you consider a gift to help further their education. Each year Montgomery College provides scholarships for over 600 students.  There remain, though, 3,000 students who could not enroll for financial reasons. Please help us bridge this gap and fulfill our student's dreams and goals with a gift to scholarships.

For more information, please contact Valessia Samaras, 240-567-7493, or e-mail valessia.samaras@montgomerycollege.edu or mail your payment to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850. Please write "e-news" on the memo line of your check.

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Scholarship Spotlight:  Congratulations to Razak Abudu, the very first recipient of the Adi and Iris Shmueli Scholarship! The Shmuelis' generous gift will allow students to receive an education in nursing and healthcare which they might not have been able to otherwise afford.

Other scholarship programs are available to MC students through the Montgomery College Foundation. Your contributions can help support these students as they work to complete their educational programs. Please consider making a contribution to the Montgomery College Foundation for student scholarships, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville MD 20850. For information, call Nell Kane, 240-567-7491, or e-mail nell.kane@montgomerycollege.edu.

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If you are interested in volunteering your time to work with Montgomery College staff to recruit prospective students, contact the Alumni office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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Mentoring Opportunities: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Student Development seeks both international and American alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past students who have either graduated or transferred from Montgomery College. Adjustment to a new community may be difficult, especially if there is a difference in language and culture. The International Buddy Program can help ease the transitional phase and help students adjust to the social, academic and cultural environment at Montgomery College. The primary mode of communication will be e-mail, unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties. All who are interested in serving as mentors must be alumni of Montgomery College. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dr. Harold Barber or Eniola Olowofoyeku at 240-567-1480, or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or eniola.olowofoyeku.@montgomerycollege.edu. If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail.

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS

Athletic events in January include the following Rockville Campus team schedules:

Men's Basketball 

1/2/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Frederick 7 p.m.

1/5/08 (Sat.) PGCC at Rockville 4 p.m.

1/7/08 (Mon.) Rockville at MC-Germantown 7 p.m.

1/9/08 (Wed.) Rockville at CSMD 7 p.m.

1/12/08 (Sat.) Rockville at CCBC-Catonsville 8 p.m.

1/16/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Harford 5 p.m.

1/19/08 (Sat.) CCBC-Essex at Rockville 4 p.m.

1/23/08 (Wed.) CCBC-Dundalk at Rockville 8 p.m.

1/26/08 (Sat.) MC-Germantown at Rockville 4 p.m.

1/30/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Hagerstown 7 p.m.

 Women's Basketball

1/7/08 (Mon.) Rockville at Cecil 6 p.m.

1/9/08 (Wed.) Dundalk at Rockville 7 p.m.

1/12/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Howard 5 p.m.

1/13/08 (Sun.) Nassau at Rockville 2 p.m.

1/14/08 (Mon.) College of Southern MD at Rockville 7 p.m.

1/16/08 (Wed.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 7 p.m.

1/19/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Garrett 5 p.m.

1/23/08 (Wed.) Frederick at Rockville 6 p.m.

1/26/08 (Sat.) Harford at Rockville 2 p.m.

1/28/08 (Mon.) Rockville at Prince George's 5 p.m.

Athletic events at Germantown include:

 Men’s Basketball

1/3/08 (Thu.) Germantown at Anne Arundel 7 p.m.

1/5/08 (Sat.) College of Southern MD at Germantown 3 p.m.

1/7/08 (Mon.) Rockville at Germantown 7 p.m.

1/9/08 (Wed.) Dundalk at Germantown 7 p.m.

1/12/08 (Sat.) Frederick at Germantown 3 p.m.

1/16/08 (Wed.) Howard at Germantown 7 p.m.

1/19/08 (Sat.) Germantown at Prince George's 7 p.m.

1/23/08 (Wed.) Germantown at Chesapeake 7 p.m.

1/26/08 (Sat.) Germantown at Rockville 4 p.m.

1/30/08 (Wed.) Allegany at Germantown 7 p.m.

 Athletic events at Takoma Park/Silver Spring include: 

Men's Basketball

1/3/08 (Thu.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Harford 7 p.m.

1/5/08 (Sat.) Allegany College of MD at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 2 p.m.

1/9/08 (Wed.) Cecil at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7:30 p.m.

1/12/08 (Sat.) Chesapeake at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7:30 p.m.

1/16/08 (Wed.) CCBC-Catonsville at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7:30 p.m.

1/18/08 (Fri.) Hagerstown at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7 p.m.

1/23/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Garrett 7:30 p.m.

1/26/08 (Sat.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Frederick 7 p.m.

1/30/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Howard 7:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball

1/5/08 (Sat.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Garrett 5 p.m.

1/9/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Prince George's 5 p.m.

1/11/08 (Fri.) Allegany College of MD at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7 p.m.

1/16/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Howard 7:30 p.m.

1/23/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Anne Arundel 5 p.m.

1/26/08 (Sat.) Baltimore City  at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 2 p.m.

1/30/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Cecil 6 p.m. 

EXHIBITS

The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department and the School of Art and Design present a Faculty Exhibition, now through January 13, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department, 240-567-1387.

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The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents the Illustrators Club of DC, MD, and VA Annual Members Exhibition, January 14–February 22, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. On display will be art produced by professional illustrators using traditional and digital media for magazines, newspapers, posters, books, and packaging. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission free. For more information, contact the Communications Arts Technologies Department, 240-567-2521.

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The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department presents Morris Yarowsky: Selected Works, January 22–February 3, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, and the gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department, 240-567-1387.

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The Rockville Art Department presents Body and Soul: Recent Works by Kay McCrohan, January 28–February 21, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. McCrohan's three-dimensional prints represent votive figures exploring the duality of humanity. The reception will be 5 p.m. Monday, January 28, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115.

PERFORMANCES

Montgomery College and the Arts Institute present Eric Bibb, blues guitar, 8 p.m. Saturday, January 19, at the Black Rock Center for the Arts, 12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, Md. This performance is a Rhythm and Blue Event, part of a year-long, college-wide celebration of the arts. Music Review Quarterly describes Bibb as having "all the credentials to be one of the premier blues artists of all time." Admission is $25 advance, $30 at the door for level A, $20 advance, $25 at the door for level B. For information, contact the Black Rock Center, 301-528-2260, or visit www.blackrockcenter.org.

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents The Pipes, Drums and Dancers of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and the Band of the Coldstream Guards, 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 22, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Formed in 1971 from the Third Carabiniers and the Royal Scots Grey, the Dragoon Guards are Scotland's only regiment of cavalry. Their renowned pipes and drums have performed around the world. The Band of the Coldstream Guards has existed for more than 200 years, and has also toured around the world, playing for heads of state and service chiefs. Admission is $44, $42 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Faculty Artists Series presents Jake Sheffer, jazz guitar, 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

The Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences on Tour presents Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasure of Ursa Major, 11 a.m. Saturday, January 5, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. In this project with the White House Historical Association, the Kennedy Center imagines stories about the children of our nation's Presidents, beginning with this musical inspired by Teddy Roosevelt and his family. This clever and comical production follows young Kermit, Ethel, and Archie on a treasure hunt around the White House. Admission is $7, $6 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

The Planetarium presents How Are Stars Born?, 7 p.m., Saturday, January 26, in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The program will explore how hydrogen and helium gas, under the action of gravity, form stars—not only when our own sun and solar system were formed, but right now throughout our galaxy. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.  
 

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION 

Montgomery College introduces new Noncredit and Continuing Education Classes for adults seeking business training, work skill development, or enrichment. Many of the College's new offerings are continuing education classes formerly offered through the Montgomery County Public Schools. The list of available classes can be found online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce and at MC admissions offices, Montgomery County libraries, and Workforce Development and Continuing Education customer service centers. For questions or to have a noncredit schedule mailed, call 240-567-5188. 

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Registration for the 2008 Winter Credit Session has begun in person and online. The Winter Session class schedule is available in Admissions offices and online; classes will be held January 2–17. Registration and schedules for the 2008 Spring Semester are also available, with classes beginning January 22. 

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents A Compas! Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 2, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Considered one of the world's greatest flamenco guitarists, Paco Pena has performed in New York's Carnegie Hall, London's Royal Albert Hall, and Amsterdam's Concertgebouw. This performance of his new show displays the music and dance of Southern Spain. Admission is $44, $42 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Faculty Artists Series presents Phil Mathieu and the Potomac Guitar Quartet, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 9, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department presents a Sculpture Invitational, February 11–March 16, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department, 240-567-1387. 

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The Faculty Artists Series presents Scott Giambusso—History of Modern Jazz Piano Composers, 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The World Arts Festival presents the Native American Flute Festival, 7:30 p.m. Friday–Sunday, February 22–24, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The Faculty Artists Series presents Ward Harris and the Big Beat, 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Chicago, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, February 27–March 1, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Chorus girl Roxie Hart is charged with murder, but with a clever lawyer and a bit of razzle dazzle, she goes from cold-hearted killer to the toast of the town. Admission is $10, $8 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu. 

Skids happen!  Plan ahead to confirm event times and arrive safely. 

To request accommodations for a disability, please notify the sponsoring office or contact person two weeks before the event.

RESOURCES 

We'd like your feedback about our electronic newsletter or other Alumni Association services! To make your opinion known, e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.  

For more information on Montgomery College, check out MC's website, www.montgomerycollege.edu 

For facts about Montgomery College, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/legislative/facts.html  

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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for staff, temporary, and full- and part-time faculty positions. The following jobs are actively being recruited:

Instructional Assistant, Senior Administrative Aide, Secretarial/Clerical Positions, Media Relations Specialist, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the third year in a row, Montgomery College has earned the Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Montgomery College was also honored by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce again with the 2007 Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, a recognition of exemplary commitment to overall physical and mental health of the workforce. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Montgomery College internal news feed is available daily on Inside MC Online. Read college-related news and announcements in addition to interesting stories on MC students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

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Student Employment Services are available free to alumni, but registration is required. For an appointment to review a resume, or for assistance in creating a resume, contact the Job Opportunity Office, 240-567-5057. 

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Is your business hiring?  Alumni whose firms are recruiting new employees in the Montgomery College area are invited to post their positions on the student employment services site.  To post your company's job opportunity, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/studemp/online_job_listing_form.htm 

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You can still listen to the College's radio station, even if you're far from campus! MC's eRadio WMCR plays today's adult hit music from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Listen for "The 60's at Six," "The 70's at Seven," "The 80's at Eight," and "The 90's at Nine" every evening. Easy Overnight plays the best mix of lite rock favorites along with great album cuts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Listen to tomorrow's radio professionals today as Montgomery College radio students develop their on-air skills.  

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If you're in Montgomery County, you can watch the College on cable channel 10!  MC's Instructional Television presents a variety of news, movies, on-air classes, and fascinating informational programming around the clock.  

- "Media in Context: Doomed Tower at Sea," airing on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., examines the media coverage of one of the Cold War’s greatest tragedies. Watch as Professor Joanne Carl interviews Montgomery County resident Don Slutzky, who discusses his experience on the tower. Included in the program is the History Channel presentation of "Doomed Tower at Sea: The Death of Old Shaky." 

- The Paul Peck Humanities Institute’s Books and Ideas reading series celebrates the work and creativity of the very wide range of devoted and talented writers who call the Greater Washington community home. 6 p.m. Thursdays. 

- "Inside Out" offers a comprehensive introduction to psychology that goes beyond key concepts and principles to provide learners with an up-to-date look at the evolving world of psychological science. 8 p.m. Mondays. 

- "Our Families Ourselves" offers a contemporary look at marriages and families and the choices, changes and constraints that affect individuals, diverse family types, and interpersonal relationships. 9 p.m. Tuesdays. 

- Enhance your math skills for the spring semester by watching "Jeopardy Algebra Review." Mondays and 9 p.m. Fridays. 

Other programming highlights in January:  

- It’s the New Year and time to think about all of those New Year’s Resolutions. Why not make some resolutions regarding your health. Montgomery College Television offers "Fit, Fabulous and Over 50!" 6 a.m. Monday–Friday mornings. 

- Want to be sure you have all of the insider information in Washington?  Tune in to "The Inner Loop." 11 p.m. Saturdays. 

- Find out about recent advances and issues in the sciences with the SEM Exchange – a series of provocative presentations by MC Faculty. 10 p.m. Fridays.

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