Alumni Notices and Announcements: reservations for first London Theatre Trip; MC and USG Holiday Event; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on the New York City Theatre Trip Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.  

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

Exhibits: "Rhythm and Blue" national juried exhibition, Rockville; paintings by Mike Cantwell and Pat O'Brien, Rockville; Faculty Exhibition, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: Dark Rapture Spooky Action Theatre performance, through December 1, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Trippin' the Sixties with Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot, December 1, Rockville; Big Brother and the Holding Company, December 2, Rockville; MC Jazz Ensemble, December 4, Rockville; MC Wind and Flute Ensembles, December 6, Rockville; Persian Music Society Jam, December 7, Rockville; MC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, December 11, Rockville; MC Chamber Singers, December 14, Rockville.  

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for December; Business Trends and Opportunities in Digital Graphics, December 3, Rockville; lecture and master class by Reverend Mpho Tutu, December 4, Rockville; Retail Food Safety and Emergency Preparedness Seminar, December 5, Rockville; Winter Solstice at the Planetarium, December 22, 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 January. 

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College. 

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Last chance for London! The Alumni Association teams up with MC’s Arts Dean to offer our first London Theatre Tour, Monday, March 10 to Sunday, March 16, 2008 (MC's spring break). Take a half-day tour of the city, indulge in afternoon tea, or cruise along the Thames during your stay. Enjoy a perfect balance of planned activities and free time for exploring London. Your tour includes airfare and five nights’ stay in a convenient hotel, Billy Elliott and The Importance of Being Earnest along with two other plays, three backstage tours (including visits to London’s oldest theatre, Drury Lane, and the newly built replica of Shakespeare’s Globe), a proper British tea, farewell dinner, and transfers between the hotel and airport. Your host will be Deborah Preston, Dean for the Arts at Montgomery College, who has spent several summers in London teaching theatre to American college students and directing a study abroad program.

For registration forms, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/london_trip/2008_London_Registration. The package price for the trip is $2,850 per person for double occupancy, $3,150 for single occupancy. Reservation and deposit date extended to December 10, 2007. Remember, you’ll need a valid passport for the trip.  Only 24 seats are available, so don’t miss out! For information, call Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Universities at Shady Grove and the Montgomery College Alumni Association present a Winter Wonderland Holiday Event, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, December 6. Tour the new building at Shady Grove, enjoy delectable delights prepared by the MC and USG hospitality student programs, listen to holiday music, and spend time with MC and USG students and alumni. Door prizes will be given out. This event will benefit the charity "AIDS Children of NIH," which raises funds for local children with AIDS and their families. Attendees may donate cash or gift cards from area retailers. The event is open to current MC students and alumni; Admission free. RSVP for event location. For information or to RSVP, contact the Alumni Association, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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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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’Tis the season… 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 the Rockville bookstore at 240-567-5347. 

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 James P. Mulhern III, recipient of the Alumni Association’s New York City Theatre Trip Scholarship!  The Alumni Association provided an opportunity for students majoring in theatre or music to accompany participants on its 2007 NYC Theatre Weekend. While Broadway venues were closed, James, a technical theatre student, met with striking stagehands and established business contacts with theatre professionals. 

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 December include the following Rockville Campus team schedules: 

Men's Basketball 

12/1/07 (Sat.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 4 p.m.

12/5/07 (Wed.) Chesapeake at Rockville 7 p.m.

12/7-8/07 (Fri.-Sat.) Gloucester Tournament TBA

 Women's Basketball

12/1/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Baltimore City 2 p.m.

12/2/07 (Sun.) CCAC-Boyce at Rockville 2 p.m.

12/5/07 (Wed.) Rockville at Hagerstown 7 p.m.

12/8/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Allegany 4:45 p.m.

12/11/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Salem 6 p.m.

12/16/07 (Sun.) Atlantic Cape at Rockville 2 p.m.

Athletic events at Germantown include: 

Men’s Basketball

12/1/07 (Sat.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Germantown 3 p.m.

12/5/07 (Wed.) Harford C.C. at Germantown 7 p.m.

12/8/07 (Sat.) Hagerstown C.C. at Germantown 3 p.m.   

Athletic events at Takoma Park/Silver Spring include:

 Men's Basketball 

12/01/07 (Sat.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Germantown 3 p.m.

12/02/07 (Sun.) Brunswick C.C. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 2 p.m.

12/05/07 (Wed.) Baltimore City C.C. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring TBA

12/12/07 (Wed.) Anne Arundel C.C. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball 

12/01/07 (Sat.) Frederick C.C. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 2 p.m.

12/05/07 (Wed.) Chesapeake College at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 6 p.m.

12/07/07 (Fri.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at Hagerstown C.C. 7 p.m.

EXHIBITS 

The Rockville Art Department presents Rhythm & Blue: a National Juried Exhibition Exploring Artistic Interpretation, now to December 10, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115. 

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The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents New Paintings: a Selection of Recent Works by Mike Cantwell and Pat O'Brien, December 3–21, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. The reception will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 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 and the School of Art and Design present a Faculty Exhibition, December 3–January 13, 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, December 11, 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.

PERFORMANCES 

The Black Box Theatre presents a Spooky Action Professional Theatre performance of Dark Rapture by Eric Overmyer, 8 p.m. nightly through December 1, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. This noir story features a suspicious fire, a missing parcel belonging to the owners, and a number of sinister people who want it. Admission $10 or “pay what you can.” For more information, contact the Spooky Action Theatre, 202-248-0647, or e-mail info@spookyaction.org.  

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Trippin' the Sixties with Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot, 8 p.m. Saturday, December 1, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Experience an unforgettable generation through the classic music and personal stories of McGuire, known for his hits "Eve of Destruction" and "Green, Green." Special guest Terry Talbot, founder of Mason Proffit and guitarist for Glen Campbell, Chad Mitchell, and Sonny and Cher, will perform his own songs and share memories of his experiences with music legends of the 60s. Admission is $15, $13 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 Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Big Brother and the Holding Company, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 2, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. See the band that jumped to the forefront of the psychedelic movement before being joined by music legend Janis Joplin in 1966. Their hits such as "Down on Me" and "Summertime" are as memorable today as ever. Admission is $15, $13 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 Rockville Music Department presents the MC Jazz Ensemble, 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 4, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The ensemble will be conducted by Alvin Trask. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Wind and Flute Ensembles, 8 p.m. Thursday, December 6, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The ensembles will be conducted by Stephen Czarkowski and Vanita Jones. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The World Arts Festival presents a Persian Music Society Jam, 7 p.m. Friday, December 7, in Room 136, Technical Center, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The orchestra will be conducted by Molly Donnelly and Stephen Czarkowski. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Chamber Singers, 8 p.m. Friday, December 14, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. The singers will be conducted by Molly Donnelly. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in December. Jefferson Cafes feature coffee, dessert, and engaging conversation based on a brief reading, done in advance, on a topic in American life and culture. Admission free, but attendance is limited and pre-registration is required. 

- Wednesday, December 5, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 302 (please note room change from recent months), Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: Democracy and Capitalism. Reading: from “How Capitalism is Killing Democracy,” by Robert Reich. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Thursday, December 6, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. (Same topic and reading as Café held Wednesday, December 5.) Topic: Democracy and Capitalism. Reading: from “How Capitalism is Killing Democracy,” by Robert Reich. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Friday, December 7, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD. Topic: America’s Mission in the World. Reading: “Who Are Americans to Think That Freedom Is Theirs to Spread?” by Michael Ignatieff. To register, contact Jane Greene, 240-773-9585, or e-mail jane.greene@montgomerycountymd.gov. 

Please sign up early, because the Cafes fill quickly. To reserve a seat and obtain a copy of the advance readings, contact Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. For information about the Paul Peck Institute or the Jefferson Cafes, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/americanculture. 

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The Macklin Center for Entrepreneurship presents Business Trends and Opportunities in Digital Graphics, 11 a.m. Monday, December 3, in the Lecture Room, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Speakers will include Tony Julien, department chair of graphic design, Arts Institute of Washington; and Kristi King, senior designer, ASTD. They will discuss new developments and employment opportunities in the industry. Admission free. For information, call 240-567-1351 or e-mail macklincfe@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Montgomery College's "Make It Happen Innovation Grant" program presents Reverend Mpho Tutu, 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 4, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Rev. Tutu will give a lecture followed by a master class and discussion on the subject of "Conflict Resolution through Forgiveness and Reconciliation," the master class beginning at 11 a.m. Tutu is the assisting priest at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. She is the founder of the Tutu Institute for Prayer and Pilgrimage, former director of the Discovery Program at All Saints Church in Worcester, Mass, chairperson of the board of the Global AIDS Alliance, and member of the advisory board for ReInvest South Africa. Admission free. For information, contact Tulin Levitas, 240-567-7430, or e-mail tulin.levitas@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Montgomery College and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services present a Retail Food Safety and Emergency Preparedness Seminar, 9 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. The seminar will educate retail food service owners and operators how to respond to threats to food safety. Industry professionals and government representatives will speak about a "Food Defense Plan," the A.L.E.R.T. initiative, and FDA’s Emergency Guidance for Retail Food Stores and Food Service Establishments. This conference provides an opportunity for industry professionals to recertify their food manager’s license. Full attendance is required for recertification and pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department at 240-567-5188. 

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The Planetarium presents The Day of the Sun's Return, the Winter Solstice, 7 p.m., Saturday, December 22, in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The winter solstice, the day with the shortest daylight and longest night of the year, our ancestors celebrated the beginning of the return of the Sun to the higher heavens. The planetarium show will explore the astronomical events associated with the first day of winter and will demonstrate how the position of the solstice with respect to the fixed stars has changed over the millennia. Admission free. 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 begin January 2. Registration and schedules for the 2008 Spring Semester are also available, with classes beginning January 22. 

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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. 

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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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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 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 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, the Dragoon Guards are Scotland's only regiment of cavalry, formed from the third Carabiniers and the Royal Scots Grey. 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 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.  

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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. 

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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. 

Be sure to allow for traffic delays!  Call ahead to confirm event times and availability. 

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, General Maintenance Worker, Swimming Pool Operator, Facilities Service Center Supervisor, 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.  

- Montgomery College Television is delighted to present The Nutcracker.  This delightful children’s ballet may be seen at various times throughout the month; please check our schedule at:  http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/itv/tvschedule.html.  

- Norman Augustine, retired CEO and Chairman of Lockheed Martin Corporation, and Dr. Sanjay Rai, Dean of Science, Engineering and Mathematics for the Rockville Campus, hold a discussion with leading members of the engineering field on the topic of the increased importance of community colleges in preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 8 p.m. Wednesdays. 

- Dr. Jay Marciano leads a discussion with Barbara Ehrenreich, journalist, historian, social critic, and author of the New York Times bestseller “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America," a close-up look at working poverty that documents Ehrenreich’s own struggle to live on minimum wage.  8 p.m. Mondays. 

- Finals are coming soon and Montgomery College Television has plans to help you study. Be sure to watch "Overnight Studying" beginning at midnight on Monday nights, or you may want to watch "Jeopardy Algebra Review," 9 p.m. Mondays and 10 p.m. Saturdays. 

Other programming highlights in December:  

- Stay in shape over the holidays with "Fit, Fabulous and Over 50!" 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. 

- Find out about recent advances and issues in the sciences with the SEM Exchange – a series of provocative presentations by MC faculty. 11 a.m. Mondays and 10 p.m. Fridays.

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