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In this issue:
Alumni Notices and Announcements: Dr. Nunley announces plans to retire; Alumni Night at Maryland Nighthawks Feb. 19; Beckers to host March reception in Boca Raton; Hydorns to lead Alumni team in June ACS relay; MC couples sought for forthcoming article; legislative assistance requested; association membership and chapter information; alumni appearances of note.
Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Ways to support scholarships and College programs; Mentoring opportunities in International Buddy and Lifelong Learning programs.
Athletics and Sports: MC Night at Washington Capitals Feb. 3; Men's and women's campus sports schedules; Maryland Nighthawks play home games at Rockville.
Exhibits: Recent Work by Michael Farrell through Feb. 24; Works by members of Metropolitan Area Illustrators Club through Feb. 24.
Performances: Freddy Cole Quartet at PAC Feb. 4; Englewinds and World Ensemble concert Feb. 6; “The Vagina Monologues” Feb. 18 and 25 and Mar. 3.
Programs for Future Alumni: "Come Back, Amelia Bedelia and Other Stories" Feb. 4; SA+D Open House for prospective students Feb. 4; Thinking Toward the Future program for grades 6-8 Feb. 18.
Community Events: Jefferson Cafes and Paul Peck Institute schedule; ESPN’s Tim Kurkjian Feb. 1; African American health summit Feb. 4; “African Skies” Feb. 4; Asian Fashion Show Feb. 10; The Culture of New Orleans, Feb. 17; “Faith in Science?” Feb. 21; Historian Dr. Rosalyn Terborg-Penn Feb. 23; Music laser light show Feb. 25.
Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: MVA driver education weekend course begins Feb. 25; Retirement planning workshop offered in March.
Future Events at the College: Mark your calendar for special activities later in the spring semester.
College Resources: General information and job opportunities at Montgomery College.
Click on any of the links below for additional information.
ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Charlene R. Nunley, president of Montgomery College, has announced her plans to retire from the post, once the College’s Board of Trustees is able to complete a search for her successor. In a message to the college community, Dr. Nunley noted: “Montgomery College has been a centerpiece of my life for the past 27 years – including the last seven – in which I have enjoyed the great privilege of serving as your president. For me, the College has provided what I consider the career opportunity of a lifetime. That is both because of the powerful mission we are engaged in every day of changing the lives of our students for the better, and because all of you have afforded me the honor of working with such a dedicated, professional and amazingly talented set of colleagues.... I know that whoever succeeds me will be as fortunate as I am to lead at an institution that is blessed with the greatest administrative team, faculty, staff, students, alumni, community friends, and Board of Trustees that any college president could ever imagine.”
Dr. Nunley’s current contract expires on June 30, 2007. She indicated that once a new president is named, she would like to spend her remaining time with the College working with the MC Foundation and the College’s advancement team on “the important task of launching a major capital campaign to raise funds for scholarships, academic program enhancements, building projects, and other critical needs.”
Upon her retirement, Dr. Nunley will be eligible for membership in the Retirees Chapter of the Alumni Association.
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It’s Alumni Night with the Maryland Nighthawks! The ABA Maryland Nighthawks, Montgomery County’s only professional sports team, hosts Montgomery College Alumni Night 6 p.m. Sunday, February 19, as the Nighthawks take on their division rivals, the Newark Express, at the Rockville Campus. The 15-5 Nighthawks are among the top teams in the ABA. Led by former Syracuse Orangeman Lawrence Moten, they have garnered national attention, and the Express, coached by NBA and ABA legend Darryl Dawkins, have proven to be formidable opponents. At their last meeting in Newark, the Nighthawks won at the buzzer by one point. The Nighthawks offer discounted ticket prices to MC Alumni (including family and friends). Adult alumni tickets are $7 (instead of $10); kids twelve and under $4 instead of $5. The Nighthawks offer family-friendly, affordable entertainment with great basketball and games for kids to participate in during breaks in the action. You can pick up your tickets at the box office, which opens one hour prior to game time. Remember to bring your Alumni Association membership card! For directions and other information about the team, visit www.marylandnighthawks.com. For other information, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378.
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Attention Floridaulms! Former students, MC retirees, and friends of the College who reside within driving distance of Boca Raton are invited to a Boca Brunch on Saturday, March 11. Alums Wally and Ruth Becker have generously offered to host this event specifically for MC. For information or to RSVP, please call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Bob and Jane Hydorn will co-captain an Alumni Association team in the Relay for Life, an overnight event to celebrate survivorship and raise money to help those who have been touched by cancer. Teams take turns walking or running laps, with at least one team member on the track at all times. The Rockville relay will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11 at the Rockville Campus athletic field. Past years’ involvement has included a Math Department team and support from the Rockville Kiwanis. This year’s honorary chair is Dr. Sylvia Crowder, chair of MC’s Board of Trustees. Join the Alumni Association team for $10, and recruit family and friends as sponsors. For information, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.
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MC couples wanted! For a story in a forthcoming issue of Insights, 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 whether 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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Show your support for MC in a letter! As the College moves ahead with improvements to the Rockville science buildings, the design of Takoma Park/Silver Spring's cultural arts center, and the development of Germantown's biosciences program, Association members in Maryland are asked to express their support for MC's capital and operating budget requests as they move through the county and state legislatures. If you're willing to help on sometimes short notice with a letter, a fax, an e-mail, or a phone call to your elected officials, please let us know. If you're a new Alumni Association member, you can check the volunteer box on your membership form for speaking to state and county officials, or "legislative advocacy." Current members may e-mail the alumni office, alumni@montgomerycollege.edu, or phone 240-567-5378. Your letters of support really do make a difference!
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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 Fall 2005 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 those who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.) To view past issues of our award-winning magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.
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Alumni Association welcomes new chapters. Alumni from the Nursing and Engineering programs have formed steering committees to activate Alumni Association Chapters for those majors. We are exploring chapter development for alumni of other programs as well. If you are interested in suggesting activities or programs for any of the following chapters, please contact Jill Irey, acting chapter coordinator, 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.
- Nursing alumni have formed a steering committee.
- Engineering alumni have formed a steering committee.
- Interior Design, Macklin Business Institute, and Management of Construction representatives have expressed interest in forming chapters, and these are under exploration with the Alumni Office.
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The Alumni Association’s committees on benefits and fund-raising will meet soon to consider new activities. For information, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.
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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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Give the devil his due! Arena Stage presents Damn Yankees, featuring Brad Oscar '83, through February 5. When a lifelong Washington Senators fan gets the opportunity to play with the Yankees and become the greatest ballplayer who ever lived, he doesn't hesitate -- but his attempt to outfox the devil himself evolves into a spirited battle between good and evil. Bring the whole family -- Arena Stage offers the Family Fun Pack: 4 box seats, 4 non-alcoholic drinks and 4 snacks for $100 (must include a minimum of two patrons ages 5-18 per Fun Pack; cannot be combined with any other offer or applied to previously purchased tickets; limit 3 Fun Packs per order). To order, call the Arena Stage Sales Office, 202-488-3300, or visit http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2267&event_val=FIC2.
ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are several opportunities for you to help students who depend on scholarship support to pursue their education. Your gift can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of Montgomery College students. Here are a few of the ways you can help the College in its mission of changing lives:
The College relies on alumni and friends to show their support by donating to the Annual Fund – designed to raise critically needed funding for immediate use. We're counting on you: Only with the help of our alumni will we be able to raise the funding needed for scholarships, programs, new technology and equipment for our classrooms. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving to find out more, then make your tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund today at https://ssb.montgomerycollege.edu/pls/eagle/hzskpldg.p_vt_giving.
Hurricane-displaced Gulf Coast college students who have relocated to Montgomery County receive tuition-free access to Montgomery College, as part of a broader effort by Montgomery County to assist those impacted by the crisis. The Montgomery College Foundation seeks to assist students with the cost of books, supplies, and other critical needs, through scholarships and other donated funds. Persons wishing to make a gift to support this effort are asked to contact the Montgomery College Foundation at 240-567-7491. Gifts can also be made online by visiting www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving.
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Mentoring Opportunities: Do you want to make a difference in the lives and future of young people? Do you want to help students tackle the challenges and reap the rewards of achieving success in college? Do you want to promote the benefits of learning? If your answer to the above questions is an enthusiastic "yes," then you could be a Montgomery College student mentor. You can have a significant effect on a student's academic and personal development. You can help improve their grades, be a role model, and help set goals and targets. You can help students explore their interests and make informed educational and career decisions. Being a mentor is a way to contribute to the education and training of the next generation. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with current students, become more involved with Montgomery College, and improve your own mentoring skills in the process. To learn more or to volunteer, please call the Lifelong Learning Institute at 240-567-7879.
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. 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.
The puck stops here -- for Montgomery College Night with the Washington Capitals! The NHL Caps are hosting Montgomery College 7 p.m. Friday, February 3, as the Toronto Maple Leafs visit the MCI Center in downtown Washington. Tickets in the mezzanine ends are $17 (regularly $35). To order your specially priced tickets, visit www.capstickets.com/montcoll.html. For information, contact Susan Sullivan, 240-567-7489, or e-mail susan.sullivan@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Athletic events in February include the following:
Women’s Basketball
Wed., Feb. 1 Rockville at Garrett C.C. 5 p.m.
Sat, Feb. 4 Frederick C.C. at Rockville 5 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 4 TP/SS at Anne Arundel 2 p.m.
Tues., Feb. 7 Allegany at TP/SS 7 p.m.
Wed, Feb. 8 Rockville at Howard C.C. 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 11 TP/SS at NOVA 6 p.m.
Tues, Feb. 14 MD JUCO Play-in Game
Fri.–Sun., Feb. 17–19 MD JUCO Championship at Hagerstown CC
Fri.–Sat., Feb. 25–26 Regional Championship at CCAC/Allegany College
Sun.–Mon., Mar. 5–6 District Div III Championship, Region XX
Thu.–Sat., Mar. 16–18 National Div III Championship at Mohawk Valley, NY
Men’s Basketball
Wed., Feb. 1 TP/SS at MC Germantown 7 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 1 Anne Arundel at Rockville 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 4 Essex C.C. at Rockville 7 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 6 TP/SS at Anne Arundel 5 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 7 Rockville at Harford C.C. 7 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 8 CCBC Catonsville at TP/SS 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 11 Dundalk C.C. at Rockville 7 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 11 TP/SS at Garrett 7 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 13 TP/SS at Hagerstown 7 p.m.
Mon., Feb. 13 Prince George’s C.C. at Rockville 7 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 15 Cecil at TP/SS 7 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 15 Rockville at College of Southern Md.
Fri.–Sun., Feb. 24–26 Maryland JUCO Tournament at Hagerstown CC
Tues., Feb. 28–Fri., Mar. 3 Region XX Tournament at Frederick C.C.
Mon., Mar. 6 District Playoffs, Region XX
Thu.–Sat., Mar. 16–18 Nationals at SUNY/Delhi, NY
For more information, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.
Maryland Nighthawks
The ABA Maryland Nighthawks are now playing at MC’s Rockville Campus! Nighthawks home game tickets are discounted for the Montgomery College community: $7 adults, $4 children! Here's the home schedule for the remainder of the season:
Sun., Feb. 19 Alumni Night! Newark Express at Rockville 6 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 26 NE Penn Breakers at Rockville 6 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 4 Niagara Daredevils at Rockville 7 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 5 Harlem Strong Dogs at Rockville 6 p.m.
Remember: February 19 is MC Alumni Night! Get a discount on your ticket purchase with your Alumni Association membership card -- and pick up a souvenir from the Alumni Association while you’re there!
For information regarding Nighthawks ticket sales at the College, contact the Office of Special Events, 240-567-7489. For the entire game schedule, visit www.marylandnighthawks.com.
Rockville Art Department presents Recent Work by Michael Farrell, now through Feb. 24 at the Paul Peck Art Building gallery, Rockville Campus. Opening reception 5 p.m. Monday, January 30. Admission free. For information, contact Ken Jassie, 240-567-5245, or e-mail ken.jassie@montgomerycollege.edu.
CAT presents an exhibit of works by members of the Metropolitan Area Illustrators Club, now through Feb. 24 at the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. Opening reception 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 8. Admission free. For information, contact the CAT department, 240-567-7521, or e-mail martha.vaughan@montgomerycollege.edu.
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents the Freddy Cole Quartet, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 4, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Returning to the Performing Arts Center for another spectacular show, Freddy Cole is an Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame inductee, Grammy-nominated singer, 2005 Living Legend Jazz Award recipient, and younger brother of the late Nat "King" Cole. This performance will feature music from his new album, "This Love of Mine." Tickets $26; $24 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Rockville Music Department presents Englewinds and the MC World Ensemble in concert 8 p.m. Monday, February 6, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center. Original works by Englewinds director Sarah Davol, World Ensemble director Dawn Avery, Lawrence Ink, Joanne Shenandoah, and Amadou Kouate. Tickets $10 to benefit student music scholarships and the World Ensemble’s “Water Music for Life” project, in support of United Nations efforts to improve water supplies and ensure safe drinking water worldwide. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Women’s Studies Program presents "The Vagina Monologues," 7 p.m. Saturday, February 18, in the Black Box Theatre, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 25, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus; and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 3, in Globe Hall, Germantown Campus. Come see MC’s 2006 presentations of Eve Ensler’s world-renowned play about women's bodies, violence, and love. Proceeds benefit women's studies at Montgomery College. For information about the Takoma Park/Silver Spring production, contact Deborah Taylor, 240-567-1619, or e-mail deborah.taylor@montgomerycollege.edu. For information about the Rockville and Germantown productions, contact Genevieve Carminati, 240-567-7446, or e-mail genevieve.carminati@montgomerycollege.edu. For information about the V-Day project, visit www.vday.org.
Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Come Back, Amelia Bedelia and Other Stories, 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Our favorite literal-minded maid is back and she has brought even more fun and music with her. Don’t miss this delicious musical medley that combines the magic of theatre and the joy of literature. This charming mix of popular stories will feature the title story, "Come Back, Amelia Bedelia," by Peggy Parish; "Jumbo: The Most Famous Elephant in the World," based on the book by Bonnie Worth about P.T. Barnum’s circus attraction; "Johnny Appleseed: My Story," as told by David Harris, which follows Johnny as he travels west to plant seeds and to make America a better place; and "Stacks of Trouble," by Martha F. Brenner, about a boy who avoids washing dirty dishes by hiding them in the basement. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets $7; $6 for students or with your Alumni Association Membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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School of Art and Design hosts an open house and portfolio day for prospective students, 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, at 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Prospective students can learn about the school’s program, admissions procedures, financial aid, and portfolio requirements for the associate of fine arts degree. Current students will conduct tours of the facilities. Art created by current students will be on display in the Gudelsky Gallery. Faculty will individually review the art portfolios of prospective students and answer questions. To apply for the program, students must submit a portfolio of their work with an admissions application, letter of recommendation, and transcript. Advance registration for the open house and portfolio day is encouraged and due by February 3. Prospective students are asked to sign up for one two-hour session. For information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/schoolofartanddesign. To register, contact Maggie Noss, 301-649-4454. For disability-related accommodations, contact Maggie Schmid, 301-649-4454, or e-mail maggie.schmid@montgomerycollege.edu.
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WDCE presents Thinking Toward the Future, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 18, at the Rockville Campus. This one-day enrichment program for students in grades 6 - 8 offers workshops that explore topics outside of the regular school curriculum and provides opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests. For information, contact Sharon Wolfgang, 240-567-7264, or e-mail sharon.wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu. For more information about the College’s youth programs, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth.
Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in February. 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, February 1, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Provost’s Conference Rm., Commons, TP/SS Campus. Discussion topic: Teaching Values in the Schools. Reading: “Not Just Read and Write, but Right and Wrong,” by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and “Teaching Values in the Schools,” by Richard A. Baer, Jr. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.
Tuesday, February 7, 11 a.m.-noon. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Discussion topic: Presidents of the Mid-Twentieth Century. To register, contact Lola Skolnik or Levora President, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@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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Paul Peck Humanities Institute presents “No Cheering in the Press Box,” Wednesday, February 1, in the Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Campus Center, Rockville Campus. Master class 4:15-5:30 p.m.; public “Hot Stove League” colloquium 7 p.m. Tim Kurkjian, ESPN baseball analyst and reporter, discusses sports journalism, the upcoming baseball season, and more. Part of the Institute’s Books and Ideas program, this event is supported by a grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. Admission free. For information, contact the Paul Peck Humanities Institute, 240-567-7417, or e-mail larry.moffi@montgomerycollege.edu.
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WDCE hosts an African American Journey to Good Health summit, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, February 4, in the HighTech and Science Center, Germantown Campus. Cosponsored by MC, the Montgomery County NAACP, the Lincoln Park Historical Foundation, and the African American Health Program, this daylong outreach summit focuses on community access to health care services and resources, health issues and solutions, stress and family support, health support for uninsured and under-served persons, and discussions with health professionals and survivors of chronic conditions. For information, contact Kenneth Nelson, 301-251-2747, or e-mail kenneth.nelson@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Planetarium presents African Skies, 7 p.m. Saturday, February 4, in the planetarium room, Science South, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Hear creation myths and how at least 40,000 people got their freedom using the Drinking Gourd -- the Big Dipper. The planetarium show will explore the African Skies and African astronomical mythology. The diverse African peoples have a large body of cosmological legendary tales which are short, often humorous, and always educational. The tradition of using songs to convey information about the sky that would be useful to people on earth saw further development in the "Follow the Drinking Gourd" song [MIDI; some MIDI and song info]. African-American slaves used this navigation song to determine the direction of their flight to freedom from slavery. Come to the planetarium and you too will learn that the night sky still has useful information about life on earth. Admission free. For information, contact Dr. Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montogmerycollege.edu.
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Germantown Student Senate of Office of Student Life present Asian Fashion and Traditional Performances, 7 p.m. Friday, February 10, at Globe Hall, Germantown Campus. Alice Kan and students will play a Gu Zheng instrument. Students will also model traditional clothing from China, Vietnam, Korea, and other Asian countries. Uyen Nguyen, a student from the Seneca Valley High Asian Club, will perform the Vietnamese traditional fan dance. For information, contact the Office of Student Life, 240-567-7840.
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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement hosts monthly meeting of the Montgomery County League of Women Voters, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 14, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Discussion topic: Political Ethics in an Age of Terror. Reading TBA. Admission free. All are welcome. For information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.
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Rockville History and Political Science Department presents “The Culture of New Orleans: Do You Know What It Means for America?” 11 a.m. Friday, February 17, Technical Center Room 136, Rockville Campus. Charles E. Siler, program curator for the Louisiana State Museum, will speak on the cultural impact of New Orleans on American national culture. Central to this story is the African cultural presence, and its significance as a foundation for American cultural identity. Mr. Siler provides a sketch history of the area, illustrated with a slide show, and discusses the effects of the recent hurricane on historic and cultural preservation and the efforts at restoration and reconstruction. Admission free. For information, contact Dr. Alonzo Smith, 240-567-7283, or e-mail alonzo.smith@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Presidents’ Day Forums: Lincoln and the Issue of Presidential Powers in Wartime, various times and locations across the three Campuses during the week of February 20. Reading selections, drawn from the writings of Abraham Lincoln, will focus on the issue of the American president's powers in time of war. Facilitators will be Dr. Lee Annis (History faculty), Dr. Aram Hessami (Political Science faculty), Dr. Nadine Sparer (Constitutional law expert), and Dr. Gerald Schneider (consultant and community activist). Admission free, but pre-registration is required. For information, contact Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Planetarium presents “Faith in Science?” -- an interdisciplinary colloquium, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, in the Health Sciences Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Scientists, philosophers, theologians, mathematicians, and political scientists speak about "Faith in Science" in three different senses. (1) Scientific and faith communities have often come into conflict; some people have even been burned. How did this come about? Is this conflict necessary? Why did this conflict come about? Was anything accomplished? (2) Scientific investigations are based upon faith in certain things. What are these metaphysical principles (beliefs) that physics is based upon? Are the metaphysical principles that other sciences like biology or chemistry different or the same? What about the social sciences like psychology and sociology? (3) What does it mean to have lost your faith in science? Bette Davis, the famous actress, once said "I have lost my faith in science.” Admission free. For information, contact Dr. Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montogmerycollege.edu.
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Women’s Studies Program presents “African American Women in the Struggle for the Right to Vote,” 7 p.m. Thursday, February 23, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Dr. Rosalyn Terborg-Penn, author, professor and coordinator of graduate programs in history at Morgan State University, a founder of the association of Black Women Historians, will discuss the role African American women played in the struggle for suffrage, the more contemporary time when women in the South fought to get the vote back in the 1960s, and the subsequent Voting Rights Acts. Admission free. For information, contact the Women’s Studies office, 301- 279-5355, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/wstudies.
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Planetarium presents a Music Laser Light Show, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 25, in the planetarium room, Science South, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. CD release celebration with Bev Stanton of Arthur Loves Plastic. Admission free. For information, contact Dr. Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montogmerycollege.edu.
LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Workforce Development & Continuing Education presents a special Saturday-only section of Montgomery College's MVA Driver Education course beginning February 25. Course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours behind the wheel, and an orientation for parents of students 18 and under at the first class. Students must have a learner's permit; cost is $395. For information about the program, contact Shannye Carroll, 240-567-7744, or e-mail shannye.carroll@montgomerycollege.edu. To register for the course, call 240-567-5188.
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WDCE’s Institute for Lifelong Learning offers “Planning for a Fulfilling Retirement” (course #ILL 377, CRN37569), a two-day workshop, Saturday and Sunday, March 11 and 12, at the Rockville Campus. This workshop will give you the tools and resources to design the next phase of your life and build a powerful support network. Tuition and fee $155 for Maryland residents; seniors $102, non-residents $275. For information, contact Gary Hong, 240-567-7869, or e-mail gary.hong@montgomerycollege.edu.
***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events in March *****
International Education, Marriott Hospitality, and Women's Studies Programs present Celebrating Food! Cooking - Careers - Communication, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the Rockville Campus. Produced jointly with Les Dames d’Escoffier International, this daylong program of seminars and food celebrates Women's History Month and the 25th Anniversary of LDE’s Washington chapter. The keynote speaker is celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich, owner of Felidia's and Becco in New York, author of six cookbooks, and star of two PBS-TV cooking series. Admission $75 before February 24; $85 after. For information, contact LDE, 202-973-2168, or e-mail lesdamesdc@aol.com.
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Steel Pier, 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, March 1-4, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. With music and lyrics written by the award-winning song writing team of John Kander and Fred Ebb and based on David Thompson’s book of the same name, this musical is set at the famous seaside attraction in 1930’s Atlantic City during a dance marathon. An aspiring group of young hopefuls are out to hot-step their way into fame and prizes via the honky-tonk world of marathon dancing. When her usual partner doesn’t show up, the champion dancer is paired up with a handsome pilot on leave. The two become infatuated with each other as the night whirls on. There’s only one problem—she’s secretly wed and he’s secretly dead. It’s a swinging trip back to the days of the dances like the Suzy-Q, the Turkey Trot, and the Shag. Tickets $10; $8 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Women’s Studies Program presents Women, Health, and the Arts: The Healing Power of Community, a conference of workshops, panel discussions, lectures, and performances, March 6-8, with events at each of the three campuses. For information, contact the Women’s Studies program, 240-567-5355, or e-mail womensst@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Following Lewis and Clark, a lecture series, retracing the epic 1804-06 journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, various times Monday and Tuesday, March 6-7, at the three Campuses. Admission free. For information, contact Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Floridalums, mark your calendars! Former students, MC retirees, and friends of the College who reside within driving distance of Boca Raton are invited to a Boca Brunch Saturday, March 11, courtesy of Wally and Ruth Becker. For information or to RSVP, please call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents the Moscow Festival Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The Moscow Festival Ballet features principal dancers from across Russia. The company has performed with great success in Turkey at the Istanbul Festival and in Greece at the Athens Festival, and has recently completed a two-month tour of Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Tickets $40; $38 with your Alumni Association membership card.
For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or email boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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WDCE presents Saturday Discoveries, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. This one-day enrichment program for students in grades 4-5 offers workshops that explore topics outside of the regular school curriculum and provides opportunities for students to meet other students with similar interests. For information, contact Sharon Wolfgang, 240-567-7264, or e-mail sharon.wolfgang@montgomerycollege.edu. For more information about the College’s youth programs, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth.
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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for full-time faculty for Fall 2006. The vacancies will be posted on https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu. Part-time faculty postings will be posted as needed. Montgomery College has earned the 2004-05 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. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.
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The Winter 2005-06 edition of Potomac Review, a regional literary magazine, is available for sale through MC’s Paul Peck Humanities Institute for $10 per copy (back issues $6). Beginning with the next issue, Potomac Review will be edited in-house by College faculty and used in creative writing classes. For information, contact Julie Wakeman-Linn, editor, by e-mail at julie.wakeman-linn@montgomerycollege.edu.
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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.
And 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.
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