Alumni News March 2004

March Happenings at Montgomery College
For MC Alumni and Friends

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In this issue:

- President gives State of the College Address on March 31 -- you and your community are invited
- Marriott Hospitality Center offers “Creating a Cheese” course
- MC Alumni Association offers free golf clinic to members
- Donate your old car or truck to help raise funds for scholarships and programs at MC
- MC President Dr. Charlene Nunley to give keynote address at Women’s Fair on March 27
- Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci Opera Verdi Europa comes to Performing Arts Center
- Annual Fund needs your support
- Check out MyMC
- MC’s International Education program offers study-travel trip to China, May 16-29
- “Books and Ideas” lecture series presents Suzan Shown Harjo
- National Metal Invitational art exhibit run now through March 12 on Rockville Campus
- Use the Entertainment Book? Now you can purchase one and help the Takoma Park Campaign
- Summer youth programs offered by MC’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education
- Part-time faculty job fair held at Rockville Campus
- Employment Opportunities at Montgomery College

Click on any of the links below for more information.

All alumni and friends of the College are invited and encouraged to hear MC President Charlene R. Nunley give the State of the College address on Wednesday, March 31. Dr. Nunley will mark her fifth year as President of Montgomery College in an address that will review her tenure, the College’s successes, its past, and look to the future and challenges that lie ahead. This event will be held at the Theatre Arts Arena on the Rockville Campus and begins at 8 p.m. As the event will be televised, those wishing to attend are asked to arrive no later than 7:30 p.m. to be seated by 8 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to 240-567-4006 or e-mail to event@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Would you like to present a restaurant-quality cheese plate at your next dinner party? Come and learn the secrets of creating a balanced cheese course to enjoy at home in a special seminar presented by the Marriott Hospitality Center at Montgomery College, located on the Rockville Campus. You’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine, and then you’ll taste a seasonal array of fine American artisanal cheeses as the class discusses different types of cheese and how to create a visually-appealing presentation. The course will be hosted by Carole Palmer, president of Good Taste Marketing Services, a Bethesda-based marketing and public relations firm specializing in helping food-related clients develop their businesses. If you’ll be drinking wine, plan to bring ID with proof of age.

Pre-registration is required. Event date is Tuesday, March 30, from 7 -- 9 p.m. in the Faculty-Staff Dining Room in the Campus Center Building, Rockville Campus. Cost is $25 per person. Call early as class size is limited. Contact Julie Zagars at 240-567-7914 or Julie.zagars@montgomerycollege.edu for more information or to register for the course.

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The MC Alumni Association is offering its members a free golf clinic at the Germantown Campus on Saturday, April 3 (rain date: April 10). Two sessions will be offered, one from 10 -- noon and another from 2 -- 4 p.m. Participants will sign-up for just one session, and will learn how to improve their full swing, pitch shot, chip shot, and putt. A short film on golf etiquette will also be shown. You can bring your own clubs or use ones provided at the sessions. Pre-registration is required, and all participants must be members of the MC Alumni Association. Class sizes are limited to 12 per session. To register, call 240-567-5378.

Not a member of the Association? Why not join today? It’s easy and membership is FREE to all former students and graduates of the College. Visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/join/ to download an application.

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We are pleased to introduce the Montgomery College Foundation’s new Automobile Donation Program. The Montgomery College Foundation will accept 1992 vehicles or newer, and only if there is no damage to the body of the car. All donated cars will be sold at automobile auctions by a licensed wholesaler, and the proceeds will support Montgomery College students and programs through the annual fund effort, which supports scholarships, academic initiatives, and specific college initiatives, including the new expansion project for the Homer S. Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education. Call 240-567-7900 for more information.

The Washington Post’s automotive writer, Warren Brown, recently had an article about the Gudelsky Institute’s auto technician training program. To read the article, visit http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63996-2004Feb23.html.

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MC President Dr. Charlene Nunley will be giving the keynote address at the 2004 Montgomery County Women’s Fair, scheduled for March 27, at Montgomery Blair High School, 51 East University Blvd., Silver Spring.

The Women’s Fair, dedicated to serving the needs and interests of women in Montgomery County and the metropolitan area, features exhibits, workshops, and presentations. This year’s fair, entitled “Fairy Tales, Facts and Fantasy,” is planned and organized by more than 21 volunteer organizations and independent individuals. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Dr. Nunley scheduled to speak during the 10:30 a.m. program.

For more information or to register for the 2004 Montgomery County Women’s Fair, call 301-649-5551 or visit http://www.mcwomensfair.org. The cost of the event is only $15 for registrations received before March 12. On-site registration costs $20.

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The Parilla Performing Arts Center will present Cavalleria Rusticana and I Pagliacci Opera Verdi Europa on Wednesday, March 10, at 8 p.m. Established in 1996 by Ivan Kyurkchiev, Opera Verdi’s performances, based on the great traditions of the art of opera in Bulgaria, are co-productions of the major opera houses of Bulgaria, theatres where many eminent singers started their world careers. The company collaborates not only with leading Bulgarian opera theatres and symphonies, but also with opera houses from Russia and Eastern Europe. Opera Verdi gained international stature by their participation in the thrilling “superproductions” of La Traviata at the München Olympiahalle, Carmen at Arnhem, Nabucco and Rigoletto in Rotterdam, and Aida at Arena auf Schalke in Gelsenkirchen. This season is the first tour of Opera Verdi Europa in the United States of America. Tickets are $34 Regular, $32 Seniors and Students. You can reach the PAC’s box office at 240-567-5301.

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This year, rejection letters were sent out to over 700 Montgomery College Foundation scholarship applicants because the Foundation couldn’t afford to fund more than 300 requests. It is imperative that we increase the pool of scholarship dollars available to the hundreds of qualified students who are in desperate need of financial support.

Please do whatever you can to keep the dream of a college education alive for all who seek it.

You can help by making a donation the MC Annual Fund today.

Visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving to find out more.

Make your tax-deductible* donation to the Annual Fund today at:
https://mconline.mc.cc.md.us:5200/eagle/plsql/hzskpldg.p_vt_giving

Good deed for the day!! Please forward this email to anyone who you think may be interested in supporting Montgomery College. Thank you for your help!

*The Montgomery College Foundation is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) organization, and all contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent as provided by law.

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Montgomery College has a web portal called MyMC available for all current and former students, faculty, and staff. Through MyMC, you can check your personal records, catch up on events going on around the College, and even register for classes.

Here's how:

Just go to http://mymc.montgomerycollege.edu and login on the left side of the page (you can also access this site from MC’s homepage.)

To login to MyMC you will need to know two things:
          1. Your MyMC ID and
          2. Your PIN number. Your PIN is a 6-digit number or your date of birth (in MMDDYY format) if never before changed through the Montgomery
            College Secure Site Login.

Finding your My MC ID

Follow these directions for getting your My MC ID:

        1. At the login page, click on the Find Your My MC ID link. A small window will appear.
        2. Enter your Student ID, which is your Social Security No. (or MC-issued student ID) in the first box.
        3. Enter your 6-digit PIN. Again, your PIN is a 6-digit number or your Date of Birth (in MMDDYY format) if never before changed through the
            Montgomery College Secure Site Login.
        4. Click on the Get My MC ID button; a window will open displaying your My MC ID

Logging In

Once you have your MyMC ID and PIN number, return to MyMC login page at http://mymc.montgomerycollege.edu. Please keep this information for future reference. If you need further assistance, please call the MC Response Center at (240) 567-5000, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

Once you're into the system, take a look at your information for accuracy and any other data that you care to share with us. Let us know how you like the system by e-mailing us at alumni@montgomerycollege.edu. Please note: MyMC is only available to current and former students, faculty, and staff of the College.

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The Montgomery College International Education program is offering a study-travel course to China (including Hong Kong), May 16-29, 2004. For additional information, please contact Dr. Helena Wong, 240-567-7420 or e-mail to helena.wong@montgomerycollege.edu. Program cost (for a group of more than 16 people): $2,670.00 per person, based on double-occupancy; single supplement: $450 per person. Deadline for registration is March 12.

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MC’s “Books and Ideas” lecture series will present Suzan Shown Harjo on Wednesday, March 10, at 7 p.m., in the Bliss Room, Commons Building, Takoma Park Campus. Suzan Shown Harjo will present a discussion entitled “Writing with the Right Brain, Left Brain, and Heart.” A poet, writer, lecturer, curator, and policy advocate, Harjo has helped Native Americans recover more than one million acres of land and numerous sacred places. She leads The Morning Star Institute, a national Indian rights organization founded in 1984, which sponsored a lawsuit against the name of Washington, D.C.’s professional football team. Her essay, “Fighting Name-Calling: Challenging ‘Redskins’ in Court,” is published in Team Spirits: The Native American Mascots Controversy.

A citizen of the Cheyenne and Arapaho tribes and a member of the Wind Clan and Nyaka Tribal Town of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Harjo’s poetry has been widely published in journals and anthologies, including Reinventing the Enemy’s Language: Contemporary Native Women’s Writings of North America and The Remembered Earth: An Anthology of Contemporary Native American Literature.

“Books and Ideas” is presented by the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at Montgomery College and funded in part by a grant from the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Paul Peck Humanities Institute at 240-567-7417.

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Montgomery College will present the National Metal Invitational art exhibit now through March 12, in its Rockville Campus Art Gallery. The Art Gallery is located on the second floor of the Paul Peck Art Building.

Organized by MC Professor Komelia Hongja Okim, the exhibit showcases leading metal artists from across the country who submitted vessels and jewelry creations. Okim, a Rockville resident, is a distinguished member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths and a sought-after artist and speaker. Her experience served her well when it came time to select the artists for this exhibit. The artists, a true cross-section of the art community, are: Cynthia Eig, artist and teacher from DeCordova Museum School; Tom Muir; Paulette Myers, Southern Illinois University/Edwardsville; Jay Song, Savannah, Georgia; Matthew Hollern, The Cleveland Institute of Art; Sarah Perkins, Southwest Missouri State University; Dennis Nahabetian, Orchard Park, New York; Robin Kraft, Purdue University; Harlan Butt; and Sue Amendolara.

During the exhibit, the Rockville Campus Art Gallery will be open Monday--Friday, 10 a.m.--4 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday, 6--8 p.m.; and Saturday, 11 a.m.--2 p.m. For additional information, contact the Art Gallery at 240-567-5115. To see samples of works on display, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/news/highresolutionimages/nationalmetalart/

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If you’re a user of the Entertainment Book, which carries coupons for local businesses and travel, then you can purchase your 2004 Entertainment Book and help support the Takoma Park Campaign. Contact Deborah Johnstone, 240-567-1311 or e-mail to Deborah.johnstone@montgomerycollege.edu for more information or to order your copy.

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Ready for Robotics. Food Chemistry. Harry Potter’s Apprentices. Inventors’ Workshops. These are just a few of the exciting youth programs offered this summer by Montgomery College’s Workforce Development and Continuing Education unit. With nearly 100 full- and half-day courses, kids of all ages can spend the hot weather months learning new skills, improving their knowledge, and having fun while learning. Different courses will be offered at all three campuses of MC. For additional information about all the summer youth program offerings, call 240-567-7264 or 240-567-7917.

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Do you want to be in the business of changing lives? Are you committed to high academic and performance standards? Would you like to encourage continuous learning for students? If so, then we invite YOU to come learn how you can become a part of our mission and internal spirit by attending Montgomery College’s 4th Annual Part Time Faculty Job Fair, Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Faculty positions require a master’s degree or higher.

For more information, please call 240-567-5353. Create an application online now! Visit: http://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu. Search for part-time faculty jobs and apply online today. It’s fast and easy! All positions are subject to student enrollment and budget approval.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse academic community among its student body, faculty, and staff.

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For a complete and current listing of employment opportunities at Montgomery College, including faculty positions, visit: http://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu/wss/start.asp?application=ewss&group=monc&function=home.

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RESOURCES

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For more information on Montgomery College, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu
For facts about Montgomery College, go to http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/legislative/facts.html
For more information about the Montgomery College Alumni Association, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni
For a listing of Alumni Office staff, go to: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/alumnistaff.html

To view past issues of Happenings, visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/newsletter/index.html

To view past issues of Insights magazine, go to: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights/

The above listings are just a sampling of the numerous events scheduled at Montgomery College. To view a comprehensive listing of events at MC, go to the on-line calendar of events: http://webdb.montgomerycollege.edu/Internet/calendar/daily.cfm