Alumni Notices and Announcements: Annual alumni awards dinner scheduled; Nursing program’s 40th anniversary reception planned; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on the Clifford and Camille Kendall Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

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

Exhibits: Morris Yarowsky: Selected Works, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Body and Soul: Recent Works by Kay McCrohan, Rockville; Illustrator's Club of DC, MD, and VA, Rockville; Prints by Will Thomas, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; School of Art and Design student exhibition, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Sculpture Invitational, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: The Nighthawks blues group, February 2, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Paco Pena Flamenco Dance Company, February 2, Rockville; Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, February 9, Rockville; Phil Mathieu and the Potomac Guitar Quartet, February 9, Rockville; Scott Giambusso—History of Modern Jazz Composers, February 12, Rockville; Fool for Love, February 14–March 9, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Ward Harris and the Big Beat, February 26, Rockville; Chicago, February 27–March 1, Rockville.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for February; Maryland Public Television Community Listening Project, February 4, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Kung Fu workshop with Tai Yim, February 5, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring; MBI Distinguished Lecture Series with the Honorable Barbara Hackman Franklin, February 6, Rockville; painting demonstration with Sisto Pascale, February 8, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Native American Flute Workshop, February 19, Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver spring; Australian Dijeridu workshop, February 19, Rockville; Native American Flute Festival, February 22–24, Rockville; "Fighting Old Nep: the Food Culture of Enslaved Afro-Marylanders," February 28, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: New Noncredit and Continuing Education schedules.

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College.

 Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

The Montgomery College Foundation celebrates the dedication of the Sarah Silberman Art Gallery, 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, in the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. Sarah Silberman, honored with a Milton F. Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award as a lifelong learner, has pursued a sculpting career spanning more than seven decades. For information, contact Marcia Sirulnik, 240-567-7490, or e-mail marcia.sirulnik@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Mark your calendar for the Montgomery College Alumni Association’s annual Alumni Awards Dinner, 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus. The Association will present the Milton F. (“Sonny”) Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards to its 2008 honorees and induct four new members of the Montgomery College Athletic Hall of Fame.  

Alumni selected for the Sonny Clogg Award include five individuals: 

Ted Jarboe ’67 is a former part-time lecturer and adjunct professor, Montgomery County Fire Marshal, and instructor for the Department of Defense’s Domestic Preparedness Training Program. He is a member of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Association's Hall of Fame.  

Mark Thompson ’75 is head of discovery research at E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, developing environmentally safe herbicides and insecticides. He has been published in a variety of journals, has given many presentations and lectures at universities and conventions, and holds 20 patents. 

Harley Seyedin ’78 is president of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China. He helped to establish China's first U.S.-accredited joint university program. Seyedin chaired both the College’s Board of Trustees and the Maryland Association of Community Colleges. 

Mirna Ostchega ’90 teaches full-time in Montgomery College’s nursing program and advises students. She has a critical care certified specialty and spends some time each month at a hospital intensive care unit. She is pursuing her doctorate while teaching and instructing clinicals. 

Gordon Johnson ’99 spent 13 years practicing radiology in California hospitals and 9 years teaching it at 3 different universities. For 16 years, he was the senior physician for medical device regulation with the FDA. Since 1999, he has volunteered with the College’s Center for Teaching and Learning. 

New members of the Athletic Hall of Fame include three alumni and a long-time coach: 

Tyrone Neal ’73 twice won the JUCO Championships and Regional Championships while wrestling at MC. He was also the ACC Champion and Outstanding Wrestler for two years at Maryland. Neal has also spent many years coaching junior league and high school football teams. 

John Division ’83 was selected for the first team Region XIII and Maryland All-JUCO team and was MVP for the region while playing baseball at MC. He has served for five years as a manager and coach for baseball and basketball in Mount Airy. 

Harold Walker ’99 was named to the Maryland JUCO All-Conference basketball team and received an honorable mention for the NJCAA All-Region XX team. In 1979, he was a leader in individual scoring, field goal percentage, and rebounds. He spent two years after college coaching at First Baptist Academy in New York. 

Tom Bichy, 1968–2005, dedicated 37 years to MC as a teacher, athletic director, and coach. He has been awarded the Silver Medallion and the status of Professor Emeritus by the Montgomery College Board of Trustees and is part of the NJCAA Region XX Hall of Fame and NJCAA Men’s Soccer Hall of Fame. 

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Save the date! The Montgomery College Nursing program presents its 40^th Anniversary Reception, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Watch this space for further details! For information, contact the Alumni Association, 240-567-5378, or e-mail jessica.warnick@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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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:  Clifford and Camille Kendall have donated over $1 million to the Montgomery College Foundation. Their scholarship fund has helped many students studying at Montgomery College with plans to transfer to the Universities at Shady Grove. To commemorate the Kendalls’ generosity and volunteer service, USG recently named their new third building the Camille Kendall Academic Center. 

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 February include the following Rockville Campus team schedules: 

Men's Basketball 

2/2/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Garrett 4 p.m.

2/6/08 (Wed.) Baltimore City at Rockville 7 p.m.

2/9/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Takoma Park 7:30 p.m.

2/13/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Cecil 7 p.m.

2/16/08 (Sat.) Make-up Game TBA

2/19/08 (Tue.) MD JUCO Play-In Game TBA

2/22-24/08( Fri.-Sun.) MD JUCO Tournament TBA

2/28-29/08 (Thu.-Fri.) Region XX Tournament at Hagerstown TBA 

Women's Basketball 

2/1/08 (Fri.) Rockville at Chesapeake 5 p.m.

2/6/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Takoma 7 p.m.

2/9/08 (Sat.) Cecil at Rockville 2 p.m.

2/12/08 (Tue.) Baltimore City at Rockville 7 p.m.

2/15/08 (Fri.) Rockville at Atlantic Cape 7 p.m.

2/19/08 (Tue.) Play-In Game TBA

2/22-24/08 (Fri.-Sun.) MD JUCO Tournament TBA

2/28-29/08 (Thu.-Fri.) Region XX District Tournament at Frederick TBA 

Indoor Track 

2/2/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Ursinus College 9 a.m.

2/23/08 (Sat.) DuCharme Invitational at Dickinson College TBA

Athletic events at Germantown include:

 Men’s Basketball 

2/2/08 (Sat.) Germantown at Baltimore 3 p.m.

2/6/08 (Wed.) Germantown at Catonsville 8 p.m.

2/13/08 (Wed.) Garrett at Germantown 7 p.m.

2/16/08 (Sat.) Anne Arundel at Germantown 3 p.m.

2/19/08 (Tue.) Maryland JUCO Play-In at Germantown 7 p.m.

2/22/08 (Fri.) MD JUCO Tournament at Frederick TBA 

Athletic events at Takoma Park/Silver Spring include:

 Men's Basketball 

2/1/08 (Fri.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at College of Southern Maryland 7 p.m.

2/3/08 (Sun.) Anne Arundel at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 6 p.m.

2/6/08 (Wed.) Takoma Park/Silver Spring at CCBC-Dundalk 7 p.m.

2/9/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7:30 p.m.

2/13/08 (Wed.) Prince George's at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7:30 p.m. 

Women's Basketball 

2/2/08 (Sat.) Harford at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 2 p.m.

2/6/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Takoma Park/Silver Spring 7 p.m. 

EXHIBITS 

The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department presents Morris Yarowsky: Selected Works, now through February 3, 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 Art Department presents Body and Soul: Recent Works by Kay McCrohan, now through 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 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 Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents the Illustrators Club of DC, MD, and VA Annual Members Exhibition, now through 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 Black Box Theatre presents "Saints and Ain'ts: Singing the Blues," Prints by Will Thomas, 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. This is part of Rhythm and Blue, the year-long, College-wide celebration of the arts. The reception will be held at 4 p.m. For more information, call the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Arts Department, 240-567-1368.  

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The School of Art and Design presents “Seeing in Blue—Tried and True,” February 11 through February 29, on the second floor of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. School of Art and Design students explore the different moods of the color blue in design and self-expression. The gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For more information, contact the Cafritz Center Art Gallery, 240-567-5821. 

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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 artists featured will be Kirsten Campbell and Benjamin S. Jones. 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 The Nighthawks blues group, 6 and 8 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The legendary local blues band has released more than 20 albums in their 35 years together and has shared the stage with Muddy Waters, Otis Rush, and Big Walter Horton. This is part of Rhythm and Blue, the year-long, College-wide celebration of the arts. Tickets are $15, $10 seniors and children, $5 students and faculty. For more information, call the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Arts Department, 240-567-1368. 

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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 Women’s Studies Program and Women’s Studies Student Group present Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 9, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. This collection of monologues celebrates women and works to raise awareness about positive and negative issues that affect them. Proceeds will go to organizations that work to stop violence against women and girls, such as the DC Rape Crisis Center and the Global V-Day Spotlight for the Women of New Orleans and the Gulf South. The Vagina Monologues contains frank language and subject matter and is intended for a mature audience. Admission is $12. For information, contact Deborah Stearns, 240-567-1781, or e-mail deborah.stearns@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 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 Black Box Theatre presents Fool for Love: a Spooky Action Theatre Professional Performance, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, February 14–March 9, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. This play by Sam Shepard shows the emotional and sometimes physical conflict between feuding lovers during one night in a stark motel room on the desert’s edge. Tickets are $10. For more information, call the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Arts Department, 240-567-1368. 

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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. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS

 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 6, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: Capitalism and the Family. Reading: “Capitalism and the Family,” by Steven Horwitz. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Wednesday, February 20, 1:30-3 p.m. OASIS, Macy’s Home Store, Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, Md. Topic: Civil Disobedience. Reading: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” by Martin Luther King, Jr. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-469-4976, or e-mail mdroz@oasisnet.org. 

- Wednesday, February 27, 11 a.m.-noon. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, Md. Topic: Everyday Heroes. Reading: No associated reading. To register, contact Lola Skolnick, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skonik@montgomerycountymd.com. 

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 Harwood Institute for Public Innovation and the Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement at Montgomery College present Session 2 of the Maryland Public Television Community Listening Project, 12–2 p.m. Monday, February 4, in Room 256, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. With the Community Listening Project, MPT hopes to provide a communal forum for people in the viewing area to air their ideas about current issues. The discussion is based on a common reading (TBA), and lunch will be provided by MPT. For more information about the Community Listening Project, please visit http://www.mpt.org/mptinthecommunity/programs/clp/home.cfm  or contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The World Arts Festival presents Kung Fu School with Tai Yim, 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and 2:30 p.m. in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Tai Yim will cover Chinese Lion Dance in this workshop, as part of a celebration of the Chinese New Year. Admission free. For more information, call the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Arts Department, 240-567-1368. 

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The Macklin Business Institute presents former U.S. Commerce Secretary Barbara Hackman Franklin, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. The former Secretary of Commerce and current president and CEO of Barbara Franklin Enterprises will speak at Montgomery College as part of the MBI Distinguished Lecture Series. Admission free. For information, contact Ja'Bette Lozupone, 240-567-1707, or e-mail mbi@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The School of Art and Design at Montgomery College presents a lecture and painting demonstration with Sisto Pascale, MCAD ’86, 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 8, in Room 218, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Pascale, an alumnus of the Maryland College of Art and Design, will share his experiences in painting by providing a demonstration of the importance of the three primary colors and how they interact with his work. He also has an exhibit showing at the Embassy of Uruguay in Washington, D.C. through February 6. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-5831, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The World Arts Festival presents a Native American Flute Workshop, 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 19, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring and 7:30 p.m. in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville. The workshop will be taught by Ron Warren. Admission free. For more information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The World Arts Festival presents an Australian Dijeridu Workshop, 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville. The workshop will be taught by Ash Dargan. Admission free. For more information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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

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The Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement and the Maryland Humanities Council present “Fighting Old Nep: The Food Culture of Enslaved Afro-Marylanders,” 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.  Thursday, February 28, in Room 302, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Incorporating music, historical narratives, and authentic foods, Rockville historian Michael Twitty illustrates the vast influence of both enslaved and free black people on the cuisine and culture of the New World. Admission free. For information, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@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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The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents the Communications Arts Technologies Faculty Show, March 3 through March 28, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. The theme of this exhibit is “Rhythm and Blue,” as part of the year-long, College-wide celebration of the arts. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 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 Rockville Art Department presents a Sculpture Exhibition, March 3 through April 4, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. Washington D.C. area artists will show works in stone, bronze, plaster, terra cotta, iron, glass, and plastic. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 3, 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 Rockville Music Department presents the MC Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Stephen Czarkowski will be conducting the ensemble. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Scholarship Concert featuring Layenda and the MC World and Jazz Ensembles, 8 p.m. Friday, March 7, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The suggested donation is $10. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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TheatreWorksUSA presents Max and Ruby, 11 a.m. Saturday, March 8, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Based on the top-rated Nickelodeon show, this charming musical follows the antics of a pair of rabbit siblings as they plan a special show for their grandmother. Tickets are $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 Music Department presents the MC Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, 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 Giselle, performed by the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Founded in 1966, the St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre is one of the few ballet theatre companies in Russia to be given the highest official status as “State and Academic Ballet” by the Russian government. The artistic director, Yuri Petukhov, was named the People’s Artist of Russia, State Prize Laureate of Russia, and Laureate to the International Ballet competition. Tickets are $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 Greg Pinney and the Covington String Quartet, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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Montgomery College presents the Annual Shakespeare Festival, March 24–28, at the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses. Workshops, lectures, and performances will be held at both campuses. For more information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/willpower, or call 240-567-4001. 

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The School of Art and Design at Montgomery College presents 50/50+100%, the School of Art and Design 50th Anniversary, March 24 through April 27, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The Maryland School of Art began in Silver Spring in 1957; it later became Maryland College of Art and Design and, in 2004, the School of Art and Design at Montgomery College. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 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 World Arts Festival presents Rhythm and Strings from around the World, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Women’s Studies Program presents the Annual Scholarship Fundraising Breakfast, 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Join the Women's Studies Program and the College’s President, Dr. Brian K. Johnson, in honoring Dr. Mary Kay Shartle-Galotto, the 2008 On Her Shoulders We Stand Awardee, and recognizing the Women’s Studies Program’s 2008 Student Scholarship winners. All proceeds go to support the Women’s Studies Program Scholarship Fund. For more information, contact Genevieve Carminati, 240-567-7446, or e-mail genevieve.carminati@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The Faculty Artists Series presents Sara Y. Rosado, piano, 8 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

Remember to plan ahead!  Call 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. 

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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:

Vice President for Student Services, Video Producer/Director, Reporting and Data Warehousing Supervisor, Safety and Security Officer, Administrative Aides, 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 celebrates Black History Month with a variety of educational programming.   

- 90+ Years through Their Eyes is a documentary that that focuses on the impact of the historic events and social conditions of the 20th century on two nonagenarians who have lived virtually their entire lives in rural Southern Maryland. Premiering 7 p.m. February 22.  

- In this episode of Campus Conversations, guests discuss the topics of racism and discrimination and how the discussion has changed in a historical context. Noon Mondays and 11 p.m. Sundays. 

- Black History: Perspectives in the Media, hosted by Professor Nathan Starr, takes a hard look at how African-Americans have been portrayed in the media. Be sure to watch at 5 p.m. Sundays and midnight Mondays.  

- The historic Supreme Court decision of 1954 and its impact on Montgomery County are examined in Walking the Road to Brown, airing 7 p.m. Saturdays on February 2, 9, and 16. 

Other programming highlights in February:  

- Montgomery College Basketball is on the air! Support your favorite campus team with games airing at 9 p.m. Monday, Friday, and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. 

- Sports fans, be sure to tune into the Locker Room, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, for information on the four Montgomery College sports teams who finished their best seasons in years. The women's volleyball team finished the season with the best record in the history of the college. Men's soccer won their first Region XX championship under 4th year Head Coach Steve Nakamura and came within one goal of the National Final Four. Women's soccer finished second and the program is resurgent under new Head Coach Kelly Wakeman. Finally, the Cross Country team finished second in the Region XX Championships. 

- Barry McGuire Presents Trippin’ the Sixties with Terry Talbot, 9 p.m. Tuesday nights.  Barry McGuire and Terry Talbot share stories of their lives in the music industry and perform a variety of popular tunes from the 1960’s. This 90 minute concert was recorded at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center.   

- Take a step back in history and watch as Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln and George Washington discuss issues of their time. Chautauqua airs 10 a.m. Fridays and 4 p.m. Tuesdays. 

- Montgomery College Television is also airing the award-winning documentary Up from the Meadows, about the history of African-Americans in northern Montgomery and Frederick counties. Tune in at midnight Tuesdays and 9 p.m. Thursdays on February 7, 14 and 21.

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