MARCH
HAPPENINGS AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
FOR MC ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
This sampling of events is drawn principally from Montgomery College's online calendar, http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/calendar.
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In this issue:
- National juried drawing show, through March 11 at Rockville
- The Art of Victor Ekpuk, through March 17 at Takoma Park
- Open house to introduce Artists in Hospitals project, March 3 at Takoma Park
- Black Box Theatre presents The POSTman Delivers, March 5 at Takoma Park
- Rockville Music Department presents Chris Vadala in concert, March 6 at PAC
- Academic awards ceremonies March 8, at Rockville
- Takoma Park/South Silver Spring League of Women Voters, March 8 at Takoma Park
- International Women's Day event, "Women, War and Rape," March 9 at Rockville
- Jefferson Nickel artist Joe Fitzgerald, March 9 at Takoma Park
- Performing Arts Center presents MEN! MEN? MEN.... March 12 at Rockville
- Open House for ages 6-15 summer classes, March 13 at School of Art and Design
- Meet the MC Symphony Orchestra String Sectional Advisors, March 14 at Rockville
- MC presents WILLPOWER! - a Shakespeare festival, March 14-19 at Rockville
- St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre performs Romeo and Juliet, March 15 at Rockville
- Books and Ideas presents "Memory as Idea," March 16 at Takoma Park
- Jack Germond and Howard Mortman analyze the 2004 Election, March 17 at Germantown
- Planetarium presents Music Laser Light Show with Bev Stanton, March 19 at Takoma Park
- Planetarium presents The Rites of Spring, the Vernal Equinox, March 20 at Takoma Park
- Jefferson Cafes feature "Understanding Local Government," March 22 at The Electric Maid
- Rockville Art Department presents Sumita Kim - Recent Works, opening March 28 at Rockville
- World Arts Festival presents Indian Jazz World Fusion, March 30 at Rockville
- W.E.S.T. hosts engineering alumni reception, March 30 at Rockville
- Athletics events scheduled in March
- Previews of special events in April
- Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner April 22 at Rockville
- Alumni Association's 2005 New York Theatre Weekend
- Insights magazine seeks news about you
- Mentoring opportunities available through International Buddy Program and Lifelong Learning
- Students and alumni launch tsunami relief efforts
- Alumni giving opportunities include Annual Fund and Auto Donation Program
- Resources for alumni and friends include positions available
Click on any of the links below for more information.
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Rockville Art Department presents a national juried drawing show, through March 11, at the Paul Peck Art Building gallery. For more information, contact Sarah Stecher at (240) 567-5115, or visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/artrv.
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Takoma Park art department presents The Art of Victor Ekpuk, through March 17 at the Pavilon of Fine Art, Takoma Park Campus. Widely appreciated for reinterperting aspects of African sacred writing system into his own linear, texual idiom, Mr. Ekpuk has developed a syncretic, signature style inspired by nisbidi, the ideographic writing used in the men's secret society of his people, the Ibibic. His Manuscript Series borrows the sculptural format of the Koranic writing board used in Nigerian Moslem schools. For information, contact Maureen Kohl at (240) 567-1393, or e-mail maureen.kohl@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Artists in Healthcare presents an Open House 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Health Science Building, Takoma Park Campus. Learn about the Artists in Hospitals course, which prepares artists from the fine arts, visual arts, performing arts, music, and dance to work with patients, families, and staff in health care settings such as hospitals, hospices, and long-term care facilities or homes as an integral part of the facility and its daily operations. Students completing this course and 3 supervised hospital visits are eligible to apply to become paid artists in the Society for the Arts in Healthcare (SAH) artists-in-residence project at an area health care facility. Course #HHS056, CRN# 33998. Tuition $250 + $100 fee = $350; Non-residents add $160. Course meets 5-9 p.m. Friday, April 1, and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 2 at Takoma Park. For more information, contact Janet Salinas at (240) 567-5512, or e-mail janet.salinas@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Black Box Theatre presents Robert Post in The POSTman Delivers, 7 and 9 p.m. March 5 at the Black Box Theatre, Takoma Park Campus. Post combines elements of physical comedy, dialects, mime, circus skills, and a spontaneous dialogue with the audience to present an original form of entertainment. For information, call (301) 588-4475 or order tickets at www.classactsarts.org.
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Rockville Music Department presents renowned jazz and classical woodwind artist Chris Vadala in a gala concert Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Chris Vadala has recorded & performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Quincy Jones, B.B. King, Chick Corea, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Sarah Vaughn, Natalie Cole, Herbie Hancock, Ray Charles, and others. Currently the director of jazz studies and a saxophone professor at the University of Maryland, Vadala has taught studio woodwinds and conducted jazz ensembles at Montgomery College and other schools, and he served as a past visiting professor of saxophone at the Eastman School of Music. Tickets $25; proceeds go to the Music Department's scholarship fund to help music students. To purchase tickets, call the Performing Arts Center at (301) 279-5301. For information about the Montgomery College Music Department, call (240) 567-5209 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/departments/musicrv.
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Communication Arts Technologies Department presents Virtually Digital III, opening 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 7, in the Technical Center Gallery, Rockville Campus. This art exhibition features regional artists whose work is either digitally created to has a digital theme. Exhibit includes animations, installations, paintings, photographs, prints, and videos. Opening reception 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. For information, contact Mike Cantwell, (240) 567-5256, or e-mail mike.cantwell@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Montgomery College celebrates academic excellence with three academic awards ceremonies Tuesday, March 8, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center on the Rockville Campus. Special recognition events include the Asian Awards at 9:30 a.m., the Harry Harden, Jr., Black and African-American Awards at 1:00 p.m., and the Hispanic Awards program at 4:00 p.m. For information, contact Denise Matheney at (240) 567-4019, or e-mail denise.matheny@montgomerycollege.edu.
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The Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement hosts the monthly discussion meeting of the Takoma Park/South Silver Spring unit of the League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, 7:30 p.m. March 8, Room 120 Science South, Takoma Park Campus. Topics change each month but are always timely. All members of the College community are welcome to attend. For more information, call Barbara Sanders at (301) 587-1323, or visit http://www.lwvmd.org/mont/events.html.
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The Women's Studies Program and the International Education Program present an International Women's Day event, "Women, War and Rape," with a special screening of Gemini Award-winning director Raymond Province's documentary, "War Babies," 12-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. The film, which weaves together the stories of women raped during wars in Bangladesh, Rwanda, Bosnia, Korea and Nicaragua, also won Gemini Awards for best documentary, editing and sound. Guest speaker is Alicia Simoni, of Women for Women International, an organization founded to help women overcome the horrors of war and civil strife. For information or accommodations, call (240) 567-5355.
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The Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement at Montgomery College and the Takoma Park campus Professional Development Committee welcome artist Joe Fitzgerald, 2 p.m. March 9 in the Film Lab (Room 204), Resource Center, Takoma Park Campus. Mr. Fitzgerald designed the obverse and reverse of the new Jefferson nickel, released by the U.S. Mint last month. He will speak about his art in many media, including oils, pastels, and woodcuts, as well as the creation of the new nickel. This event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, (240) 567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents "MEN! MEN? MEN...." a special preview performance of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's Spring 2005 concert, 8 p.m. March 12, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Founded in 1981, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington is at the forefront of the gay and lesbian choral movement in continuing its mission to "entertain through excellent musical performance, to affirm the place of gay people in society and to educate about the gay experience." This performance will be their tribute to MEN, a staged evening saluting Men on Broadway, Men in the Military, Men in Opera, Men in the Movies, and the Men We Love. Tickets are $25 Regular, $23 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the box office at (240) 567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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The School of Art and Design hosts an Open House to introduce its summer art classes for ages 6-15, 12-3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at the SA+D building, 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Obtain schedule of classes and extended care for summer art program. Meet teachers and tour fine arts, photography, and computer studios. Try art activities. Be the first to register for classes! For information, contact Yvette Walters, (301) 649-4454, or e-mail Yvette.Walters@montgomerycollege.edu
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Rockville Music Department presents Education on the Stage: Meeting the String Sectional Advisors of the MC Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. Monday, March 14, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. For information, contact Dr. Wen Kurkul, (240) 567-7550, or e-mail Wen.Kurkul@montgomerycollege.edu.
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The Arts Institute (and more MC departments than you want to read about) present WILLPOWER! - a festival of master classes, lectures, and workshops that celebrate the world of William Shakespeare, March 14-19 at the Rockville campus. For more information, contact the Theatre Program at (240) 567-5250.
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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents the St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre dance performance of "Romeo and Juliet," 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Founded in 1966, The St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre is one of the most distinguished classical companies in Russia, whose city of St. Petersburg is considered the birthplace of Russian Classical Ballet. The company is under the direction of choreographer Yuri Petukhov, People's Artist of Russia, State Prize Laureate of Russia, and Laureate to International Ballet competition. The St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre's fully staged, full-length production of Romeo and Juliet will feature gold and silver medalist principals. Tickets are $34 Regular, $32 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information or to purchase tickets, contact the Box Office at (240) 567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Books and Ideas Series presents "Memory as Idea," 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, in the Bliss Room of the Commons, Takoma Park Campus. For information, contact Larry Moffi, (240) 567-7417, or e-mail larry.moffi@montgomerycollege.edu.
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The Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents How the Media Got It Wrong: A Review and Analysis of the 2004 National Election, 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Globe Hall, High Tech and Science Center, Germantown Campus. Jack Germond, long-time columnist for the Baltimore Sun and other newspapers, CNN commentator, and panelist on "The McLaughlin Group" and "Inside Washington"; and Howard Mortman, long-time editor of National Journal's daily "Hotline," former executive producer of "Hardball with Chris Matthews," and occasional stand-up comic, analyze media coverage of the 2004 national election. The forum will be moderated by Professors Lee Annis and Aram Hessami. The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact Dr. Lee Annis, (240) 567-7281, or e-mail lee.annis@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Takoma Park Planetarium presents a Music Laser Light Show with Bev Stanton of Arthur Loves Plastic, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the Planetarium, loosely attached to Science South, Takoma Park Campus. The planetarium show will explore the astronomical events associated with the first day of spring and will demonstrate how the position of the equinox has changed over the millennia with respect to the fixed stars. The vernal equinox which is both a time and a direction in space is called the first point of Aries. Come find out how the Vernal Equinox got to be in Pisces now and when last it was in Aries. Help us celebrate Noruz the oldest continuously celebrated human holiday. The Vernal equinox was in Taurus when this celebration began 5,000 year ago. Find out when we will really enter the age of Aquarius, when the Vernal Equinox is in Aquarius. For information, contact Dr. Harold Alden Williams, (240)-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Takoma Park Planetarium presents The Rites of Spring, the Vernal Equinox, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, in the Planetarium, loosely attached to Science South, Takoma Park Campus. For information, contact Dr. Harold Alden Williams, (240)-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.
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The Paul Peck Institute of American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) featuring coffee, dessert, and engaging conversation based on a brief reading, done in advance, on a topic in American life and culture. Attendance limited, pre-registration required. This month:
"Understanding Local Government," 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at The Electric Maid, 288 Carroll Ave., NW, Washington, DC (near the Takoma Metro). To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin at (240) 567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.
For more information about the Jefferson Cafes, contact Francine Jamin at (301) 650-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Rockville Art Department presents Sumita Kim - An Exhibition of Recent Works, starting March 28 in the Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville Campus. Opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday, March 31. For information, contact the Art Department at (240) 567-5115.
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World Arts Festival presents Indian Jazz World Fusion and Dance, 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center. Performers Ustad Sultan Kahn, India's foremost serenji player; David Leibman, jazz saxophonist; and World Music of Nana present a fusion of jazz and Indian music. Tickets are $25 Regular; $23 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact Dawn Avery at (301) 279-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu. For ticket information, contact the Performing Arts Center Box Office at (240) 567-5301, or e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu.
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And last but not least for this month! Women in Engineering, Science and Technology and other student organizations host a March 30 networking event for current and former engineering and science students is being planned in cooperation with. Alumni in these fields, whether attending transfer schools or already in the workforce, are invited to reconnect with current engineering majors. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Alumni Office at (240) 567-7951 or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Athletic Events at the College include the following:
March 17-19: National Championships at Corning, NY
March 12-13: Rockville at CSMD Tournament
March 19-20: Rockville at College of Southern Maryland (Sat. 12 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.)
March 23: Rockville at CCBC-Dundalk, 2 p.m.
March 26: Chesapeake College at Rockville (double header), 12 p.m.
March 30: Rockville at Harford CC, 3 p.m.
March 3-6: Region Championship at Frederick CC
March 17-19: National Championship at Delhi, NY
March 10: Rockville at Frederick, 3 p.m.
March 10: Rockville at Queensborough, NY, 12 p.m.
March 15: Rockville at Germantown, 3 p.m.
March 29: Rockville at Harford, 3:30 p.m.
March 31: Rockville at College of Southern Maryland, 1 p.m.
For more information, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.
***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events in April *****
Plan to join us on the evening of Friday, April 22, 2005: The Alumni Association's annual Alumni Awards Dinner will honor outstanding alumni achievers, and we will induct three new members of the Athletic Hall of Fame. To reserve your seats, please e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.
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The 2005 Montgomery College Retirees Luncheon has been rescheduled for 11:30 a.m., April 14, at the Gaithersburg Marriott. Cosponsored by the Alumni Association and by MC's Offices of the President and Human Resources. Remarks and Q&A with College HR Manager Karen Bass. Cost is $10 per person in advance. For information or to reserve a seat, please call Carrie Hurd at (240) 567-4028 or e-mail carrie.hurd@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Women's Studies Program hosts the Mid-Atlantic Region Women's Studies Association Conference, "Mapping the Future of Women's Studies and Women's Leadership = Building Bridges, Crossing Borders, Blending Worlds," April 1-3, on the Rockville Campus. Open to all. Invited guest speakers include author Azar Nafisi, PBS journalist Gwen Ifill, Dorothy Height of the National Council of Negro Women, Geeta Rao Gupta of the International Center for Research on Women, Nora Coffey of the HERS Foundation, Marla Ruzicka of CIVICWorldwide, and Allison Kimmich, of the National Women's Studies Association. Co-sponsored by Prince George's Community College. More details and registration materials can be found on the Program's website. For additional information, contact Genevieve Carminati at (240) 567-5355, or e-mail womensst@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Lifelong Learning Institute presents Transition Planning for Older Adults, three Saturday morning sessions beginning April 2, on the Rockville Campus. Cosponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, Aging and Disability Services. This workshop will give you the tools and resources to design the next phase of your life, and build a powerful support network. Upon completion of the workshop, you will have a life plan that brings energy, health, optimism and direction for life. Instructor Caela Farren is known internationally for her expertise in developing career development products, services and systems. Dr. Ferren has been a visiting professor at McGill University, American University, Marymount University, and Northern Virginia Community College. Course #ILL100; CRN #35237. $33 tuition + $102 fee = $135; Non-Maryland residents add $120. (There is NO tuition waiver for persons age 60 and over for this class.) For information, contact Gary Hong, (240) 567-7869, or e-mail gary.hong@montgomerycollege.edu.
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Register now for the Swim 4 Scholarships fundraiser for Health Sciences, to be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, Falcon Hall Aquatic Center, Takoma Park Campus. Registration deadline is March 23. For information or to register, contact Kraig Kinsey, (240) 567-1567, or e-mail kraig.kinsey@montgomerycollege.edu.
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 online calendar of events: webdb.montgomerycollege.org/Internet/calendar/daily.cfm.
Snow happens! Always call ahead to confirm events.
To request accommodations for a disability, please contact the sponsoring office or contact person at least 2 weeks before the event.
ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Insights, the award-winning magazine for alumni and friends of Montgomery College, wants your ideas for a forthcoming issue. We want to hear your favorite stories about a professor who inspired you or a special memory of your time at the College. E-mail your contribution to alumni@montgomerycollege.edu, and the best selections will be highlighted in the Spring 2005 issue, appearing in May. And be sure to update our Class Notes section by sending news of your latest achievements!
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Spaces are available for the Alumni Association's eighth annual New York Theatre Weekend, November 12-14, 2005. Round trip motor coach from the Rockville Campus, two nights at the Novotel Hotel, and two Broadway shows are included in the basic cost of $585 per person (double occupancy). Scheduled shows are "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" with John Lithgow, and the Monty Python musical "Spamalot" with Tim Curry and David Hyde Pierce. Seats are limited, and this event always sells out, so reserve quickly! For more information, or to make a reservation by phone with your credit card, call the Alumni Office, (240) 567-7951.
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Takoma Park Student Development seeks international alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past international 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 Stephanie Waller at (240) 567-1480 or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or stephanie.waller@montgomerycollege.edu.
If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail.
ALUMNI VOLUNTEER AND GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Special Information on Tsunami Relief: Students and alumni have joined in the efforts to raise funds for victims of the disaster in South Asia. Students at the Rockville Campus launched a drive to support Save the Children. For information on the Rockville Campus effort, call the Rockville Student Senate at (240) 567-7177, or e-mail sga@montgomerycollege.edu. Alumni Association board member Dr. Usa Bunnag has led two emergency medical missions to Thailand, through Smile on Wings, which she founded.
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Are you considering your options for estate planning? The Montgomery College Foundation's Planned Gifts Committee offers choices for alumni and friends considering ways to include Montgomery College in estate planning. For more information, see the Committee's letter here, or call the Development office at (301) 610-4009.
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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. The Annual Fund is designed to raise critically needed funding which can be put to 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 http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving to find out more, then 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 info to anyone who you think may be interested in supporting Montgomery College!!) Thank you for your help!
- Getting tired of your old car? Please remember the Montgomery College Foundation's Automobile Donation Program. The Montgomery College Foundation will accept 1993 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.
- Create a lasting impact at Montgomery College's Takoma Park Campus with the purchase of a permanent engraved commemorative brick. These pavers are engraved with up to three lines of text to recognize a graduate or a favorite faculty or staff member, to commemorate a loved one, or to show support for the Takoma Park Campus. The cost of an engraved brick is only $125, and you can also purchase a duplicate "mini" brick for $15. Contributions are tax deductible, and proceeds support the Takoma Park Capital Campaign. For more information or to have an order form sent or faxed to you, please e-mail jessica.warnick@montgomerycollege.edu.
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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.
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Do you know of someone interested in teaching at Montgomery College? We are looking for a few good faculty members! Positions are available in many areas with assignments beginning in August 2005. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.
And for all you news junkies out there: MC's television and radio production classes are launching a weekly news wrap, MC in Focus, Fridays at noon on the College's cable channel. Live shows begin March 19. If you're outside Montgomery County, you can catch the audio portion of the program live on eRadio WMCR.
UNCLASSIFIEDS
No, we're not doing this on a regular basis. But we heard some things we thought we'd pass along as a favor to alums:
- T.L. Huen '87 writes that the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, a small federal government agency, will be announcing two positions: Instructional System Specialists and Training Specialist for Adult Learning. 24 credits required in education, including psychology for adult learning. Paygrade GS-11 to GS-13 depending on education and experience. Background in auditing, accounting, actuary or pension law would be nice.
- Herc Pinckney at the Germantown Campus reports that the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce will soon have an opening for a Director of Member Services. For information, contact Chamber president Candace Curie, (301) 963-3918 or e-mail Ccurie@ggchamber.org.
- Tori Amos '83 is on the move again. Check www.toriamos.com for her March appearances and April tour dates to promote her new album, "The Beekeeper."
- BETTY RULES! Hometown fans of Alyson Palmer '80 must catch her show at Theater J, 16th and Q Sts. NW, now through April 3.