IN THIS ISSUE:
Alumni Notices and Announcements: Alumni Association announces 2007 alumni honorees; Tenth annual NYC Theatre Trip announced; New MC ID numbers coming soon; Alumna announces arts training workshops for immigrant women; Alumni Association chapter information; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on Louis D. Bliss Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Maryland Nighthawks game tickets available; Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring team calendars posted.

Exhibits: African Art from the Continent and Diaspora at Takoma Park/Silver Spring; From Sketch to Screen video game art at the School of Art and Design; Photographic Evidence of a Departed Parent at Rockville; Joint Faculty Exhibition at Rockville; Sculpture by David Meyer at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, February 28-March 3, Rockville; Scott Giambusso and Friends, March 6, Rockville; Holy Ghosts, Thursdays-Sundays in March, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Moscow Festival Ballet's Cinderella, March 15, Rockville; MC Wind Ensemble, March 22, Rockville; Music Scholarship Concert, March 23, Rockville; MC Symphony Orchestra, March 25, Rockville; Joy Marya Stevans, March 30, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: MBI Center for Entrepreneurship Open House, March 1 at Germantown; High school information session, March 7 at Germantown.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for March; MBI panel seminar on local entrepreneurship, Feb. 28, Rockville; Viewing of the lunar eclipse, March 3, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Lincoln Park Historical Foundation 30th Anniversary Celebration, March 4, Rockville; African Drumming Classes with Amadou Kouyate, Mondays in March, Rockville; "Porn Wars" Psychology Brown Bag Lecture, March 6, Rockville; Red Cross Blood Drive, March 8, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Pre-Med Society Practice Tests, March 10, UMPC; League of Women Voters Unit Meeting, March 13, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Astrolabes and Astrology Planetarium Presentation, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Voyage in the Dark book discussion, March 19, Rockville; "College: Smart Ain't Enough" Psychology Brown Bag Lecture, March 20, Rockville; "No Goals, No Glory" Adult Re-Entry Seminar, March 22, Rockville; Health Science Program Open House, March 27, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Inova Blood Drive and Health Fair, March 28, Germantown; Women's Studies Program Anniversary Reception, March 28, Rockville; Edvard Grieg 100 Years Later, March 29, Rockville.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: New Noncredit and Continuing Education schedules; Spring 2007 Driver Education.

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College.

 Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Alumni Association's Awards Dinner will be held Friday evening, April 20, in the Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus. The Association will present the 2007 Milton F. (Sonny) Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards to Dr. Irving Jacobs ’88, Joseph E. Robert, Jr. ’74, and Wendy Thompson ’92. This year's inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame, Vincent W. Bateman ’71, Lacey Hartley-Hart ’96, Tommy Davis ’70, and Coach Bruce Wagner, will also be honored at the dinner. For information or to reserve seats, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Grease is the word!  The Alumni Association's tenth anniversary New York City Theatre Trip, Saturday, November 10 through Monday, November 12, 2007, will feature two fabulous new Broadway shows!  We'll attend the Saturday night performance of The Drowsy Chaperone, the Tony Award-winning story of a "brazen Broadway starlet trying to find and keep her true love." Then, on Sunday afternoon, we will see Grease, the "Best Musical of All Time," with the cast selection featured on the new NBC show You're the One That I Want. Trip cost is $660* per person, based on double occupancy (for a single room, add $200). This includes a pre-trip lecture on "New York and the Theatre," transportation, accommodations for two nights at the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Hotel, and attendance at these two Broadway shows. Meals are not included.

Reservations and a deposit of $330 per person are due by May 4, with the balance of $330 due by September 28. A reservation form may be found online at   www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/nyc_trip/2007_NYC_Theatre_Trip.doc (MS-Word) or www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/nyc_trip/2007_NYC_Theatre_Trip.pdf (PDF format). Please print out and complete the form, and send it with your deposit to the MC Alumni Association, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD  20850. Spaces are limited and are available on a first-come basis. This event always sells out, so reserve quickly! The Association cannot reserve space without a deposit. Absolutely no refunds on show tickets or transportation costs. Hotel costs not refundable after October 1, 2007. For information, call Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Your student ID number is about to change!  Next month, Montgomery College will change all student identification numbers - past and present - to new, randomly generated numbers.  This reduces the use of Social Security Numbers in the College's student records.  To learn more about this change, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/collegeid. 

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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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The spring 2006 issue of MC Connections, the Retirees Chapter newsletter, is available online in PDF format, along with the earlier issues, at www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/retireesnews.  For information about the Retirees Chapter or other benefits of Alumni Association membership for MC retirees, contact Jill Irey, Chapter Liaison, 240-567-7293, or e-mail mcretirees@montgomerycollege.edu.

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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 (Fall 2006 edition now available online), 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.) Insights received an honorable mention at the 2007 CASE District II Accolade Awards in the category of One- to Three-Color Magazines for Community Colleges. To view past issues of our magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.

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Alumni Association chapters: If you are a former student and are interested in any of the following chapters, please contact Jill Irey, chapter coordinator, 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

-  Macklin Business Institute alumni participated in the memorial service for Gordon Macklin on February 10. The college community lost a dear friend, philanthropist, mentor, savvy businessman/investor and visionary. If you were unable to attend the memorial service and would like a recording of the ceremony, e-mail the alumni office, alumni@montgomerycollege.edu. A chapter meeting is tentatively scheduled for March 1, as well as a spring graduation reception on May 1 and September welcome reception in conjunction with the new MBI student orientation. For more information or to join, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Interior Design alumni chapter co-presidents Bea Kingsbury and Beverly Glover-Woods are serving until chapter elections are held. Planning, bylaws, and publicity committees are formed. For information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Nursing alumni are planning a celebration of the 40^th anniversary of the program. For information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- MC Retirees have prepared the spring edition of MC Connections, the Retirees Chapter Newsletter. An April 11 retirees luncheon has been scheduled.

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MC alumna Marga Fripp has organized Empowered Women International, a training program for talented immigrant women seeking to make a living as an artist. Classes are available for artists, arts educators, and women who want to open businesses to promote art. They will meet at 6:30 each Monday from March 19 to June 11 at EWI - A Woman's Story Gallery, 1307 King St, Alexandria, Va. The training fee is $175; low income artists may be considered for scholarships. The application deadline is March 1. For more information, contact Empowered Women International, 703-778-6310, e-mail cfripp@aol.com, or visit www.ewint.org/entrepreneurial_f.htm.

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Order now to avoid Commencement rush!  For past graduates who have never framed their diplomas, we have the most beautiful frames for you to choose from!  The Alumni Association sells diploma frames in walnut, mahogany, and a gold-tone metal finish with embossed mattes in colors suitable to your original campus.  To protect the quality of these frames, we cannot ship them; they are available for onsite sale only at this time. For pricing and other information, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@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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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.

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Thank you - to the many people who have given to Montgomery College's Annual Fund!  You have helped to provide urgent scholarship relief to Montgomery College students, curricula enhancements, classroom equipment and technology, and immediate funding for other critical Montgomery College programs.  The Annual Fund is vital to the continued success of our students and our College.  Each year, Montgomery College relies on generous support from alumni, faculty, staff, retirees, and friends. 

To make a donation to the 2006-2007 fund, please call LaVerne Gordon, associate development director, 240-567-4023, 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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The Montgomery College Foundation publishes Foundation Focus, a quarterly newsletter showing how members of the College community are helping to change the lives of MC students, faculty, and others through their philanthropy and volunteer efforts. To read about new scholarships and opportunities, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/instadrv/foundationnewsletter/.

For more information on the Montgomery College Foundation, please contact LaVerne Gordon at 240-567-4023 or Kayran Moore at 240-567-7493.

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Scholarship Spotlight:  Congratulations to Ian Wade, 2006 recipient of the Irvin H. Schick Endowed Scholarship!  The scholarship, available to full-time Electronic Technology students, was made possible through the generosity of Professor Emeritus Irvin Schick, Bliss ’47.

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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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

Maryland Nighthawks tickets are now available from the Office of Special Events. Don't miss a great opportunity to take the family out for an evening of excitement! Kids get to meet Dunkin the Nighthawk and join the Maryland Nighthawks Kids Club. Watch Sun Ming Ming, at 7'9" the tallest player in pro basketball history. All home games are played at the Knights Arena on the Rockville Campus. Tickets are available for Feb. 3, 11, and 25; and March 3, 4, 10, and 11. Adult tickets are $12, seniors $9, and children (under 12) $6. For information, contact the Office of Special Events, 240-567-7489, or visit the Nighthawks website, www.marylandnighthawks.com.

3/3/07 (Sat.) Knoxville Noise at Maryland Nighthawks 7 p.m.

3/4/07 (Sun.) Montreal Matrix at Maryland Nighthawks 4 p.m.

3/10/07 (Sat.) Cape Cod Frenzy at Maryland Nighthawks 7 p.m.

3/11/07 (Sun.) Cape Cod Frenzy at Maryland Nighthawks 4 p.m.

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Athletic events in March include the following Rockville Campus team schedules:

Men’s Basketball

3/1-4/07 (Thu.-Sun.) Regional Tournament at Hagerstown TBA

3/5/07 (Mon.) District Championship TBA TBA

3/15-17/07(Thu.-Sat.) NJCAA National Championship at SUNY-Delhi, NY

Men's Baseball

3/4/07 (Sun.) CCBC-Catonsville at Rockville 12 p.m.

3/6/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Germantown 3 p.m.

3/7/07 (Wed.) Hagerstown at Rockville 3 p.m.

3/10/07 (Sat.) Queensborough, NY at Rockville 12 p.m.

3/11/07 (Sun.) Queensborough, NY at Rockville 10 a.m.

3/13/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Cecil 3 p.m.

3/15/07 (Thu.) Frederick at Rockville 3 p.m.

3/16/07 (Fri.) Rockville at Chesapeake 12 p.m.

3/17/07 (Sat.) Rockville at College of Southern MD 12 p.m.

3/22/07 (Thu.) Germantown at Rockville 3 p.m.

3/24/07 (Sat.) Baltimore City at Rockville 12 p.m.

3/27/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Allegany 3 p.m.

3/29/07 (Thu.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 3 p.m.

3/31/07 (Sat.) CCAC-South, PA at Rockville 12 p.m.

Women's Softball

 3/10/07 (Sat.) Westmoreland at Rockville 12 & 2 p.m.

3/11/07 (Sun.) Westmoreland at Rockville 11 & 1 p.m.

3/17/07 (Sat.) Cecil at Rockville 12 & 2 p.m.

3/21/07 (Wed.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 3 & 5 p.m.

3/22/07 (Thu.) Onondaga, NY at Rockville 3 & 5 p.m.

3/28/07 (Wed.) Rockville at Allegany 3 & 5 p.m.

3/31/07 (Sat.) Rockville at TBA TBA

Golf

3/29/07 (Thu.) Rockville at Garrett TBA

Men's Lacrosse

3/3/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Albright, PA 12:30 p.m.

3/10/07 (Sat.) Mohawk Valley, NY at Rockville 2 p.m.

3/22/07 (Thu.) Hudson Valley, NY at Rockville 4 p.m.

3/24/07 (Mon.) Finger Lakes, NY at Rockville 4 p.m.

3/26/07 (Sat.) Jefferson, NY at Rockville 2 p.m.

3/31/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Marietta, OH 2 p.m.

Men's Tennis

3/28/07 (Wed.) Harford at Rockville 3:30 p.m.

3/31/07 (Sat.) Harford Invitational TBA

Athletic events on the Germantown Campus include:

Men's Baseball

3/3/07 (Sat.) Germantown at CCBC-Catonsville TBA

3/3/07 (Sat.) Germantown at CCBC-Catonsville TBA

3/6/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Germantown 3 p.m.

3/10/07 (Sat.) Chesapeake College at Germantown 12 p.m.

3/10/07 (Sat.) Chesapeake College at Germantown 12 p.m.

3/12/07 (Mon.) Germantown at Position/TBD 1 p.m.

3/13/07 (Tue.) Germantown at Position/TBD 1 p.m.

3/14/07 (Wed.) Germantown at Position/TBD 1 p.m.

3/15/07 (Thu.) Germantown at Position/TBD 1 p.m.

3/17/07 (Sat.) Germantown at Prince George's C.C. TBA

3/17/07 (Sat.) Germantown at Prince George's C.C. TBA

3/18/07 (Sun.) Hudson Valley C.C. at Germantown 12 p.m.

3/18/07 (Sun.) Hudson Valley C.C. at Germantown 12 p.m.

3/20/07 (Tue.) Germantown at Frederick C.C. TBA

3/21/07 (Wed.) Herkimer County at Germantown 2 p.m.

3/21/07 (Wed.) Herkimer County at Germantown 2 p.m.

3/22/07 (Thu.) Germantown at Rockville 3 p.m.

3/25/07 (Sun.) CCAC/South at Germantown 1 p.m.

3/25/07 (Sun.) CCAC/South at Germantown 1 p.m.

3/27/07 (Tue.) Germantown at Anne Arundel C.C. TBA

3/29/07 (Thu.) Cecil C.C. at Germantown 3 p.m.

3/31/07 (Sat.) Germantown at Baltimore City C.C. TBA

3/31/07 (Sat.) Germantown at Baltimore City C.C. TBA

Athletic events on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus include:

Men's Basketball

2/28/07-3/2/07 (Wed.-Fri.) Region XX Tournament at Frederick C.C. TBA

For more information about the College's athletic programs, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.

EXHIBITS

The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department presents African Art from the Continent and Diaspora, February 5 to March 10, in the gallery of the Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Maureen Kohl, 240-567-1393, or e-mail maureen.kohl@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The School of Art and Design presents From Sketch to Screen, February 19 to March 18, in the Gudelsky Gallery, School of Art and Design, 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. This is an exhibition of Rise of Legends game design by Big Huge Games, guest curated and installed by Bob Helsley. The reception will be held on February 27 at 6:30 p.m. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact the School of Art and Design, 301-649-4454, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Communications Arts Technologies Department presents What's Left? Photographic Evidence of a Departed Parent, by Guy Mangiamele, March 5-30, CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Communications Arts Department, 240-567-7535, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The Rockville Art Department presents Faculty Studios: A Joint Exhibition of Faculty in Art and Communications Arts Technologies, March 5-30, in the Art Gallery, second floor of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. The exhibit will feature studio chairs and photos of artist's workspaces. The opening reception will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 5, and the gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department presents Separated by Sight: Sculpture by David Meyer, March 26 to April 28, in the gallery of the Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Maureen Kohl, 240-567-1393, or e-mail maureen.kohl@montgomerycollege.edu.

PERFORMANCES

The College Performing Arts Series presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, February 28-March 3, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville.

Come see the stage adaptation of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's 1957 musical version of the classic fairy tale. Tickets are $10. For tickets or other information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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MC Faculty Artist Series presents Scott Giambusso and Friends, 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in the Music Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville. This jazz combo performance will be dedicated to the music of John Coltrane and Wes Montgomery. Admission free. For information, contact Kathleen O'Toole, 240-567-7554, or e-mail Kathleen.otoole@montgomerycollege.edu.   

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The Black Box Theatre presents a Spooky Action Theatre Professional Performance: Holy Ghosts, by Romulus Linney, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, March 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, and 29-31, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 4, 11, 18, 25, and April 1, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring. This is the funny, dramatic, and inspirational story of a woman who finds shelter and faith in a rural Appalachian church. A donation is suggested, and reservations are required. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-1368, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents the Moscow Festival Ballet's Cinderella, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Founded in 1989, this dance company features principal dancers from across Russia. They will perform the fully staged, full-length production of Cinderella. Tickets are $45. For tickets or other information, contact the Box Office, 240-567-5301, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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The Music Department presents MC Wind Ensemble, 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The ensemble will be directed by David Phillips. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209.

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The Music Department presents Music Scholarship Gala Concert, 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The concert will feature Alvin Trask and friends. There is a $10 suggested donation. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209.

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The Music Department presents the MC Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 25, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The concert will be conducted by Stephen Czarkowski. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209.

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MC Faculty Artist Series presents Joy Marya Stevans, soprano, 8 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the Music Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact Jay Crowder, 240-567-5209, or e-mail jay.crowder@montgomerycollege.edu.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

Macklin Business Institute and its Center for Entrepreneurship host an Open House in celebration of EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at the Germantown Campus. Students interested in business and entrepreneurship are invited to meet MBI/CFE staff and learn more about special opportunities for business students at Montgomery College. Admission free. For information, contact Carol Sosner, 240-567-1355 or carol.sosner@montgomerycollege.edu; Robert Snyder, 240-567-1351 or robert.snyder@montgomerycollege.edu; or Stephen Lang, 240-567-7556 or stephen.lang@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents an information session for high school students and parents, 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at Globe Hall in the High Technology and Science Center on the Germantown Campus, 20200 Observation Drive. Information will be available on admissions, financial aid and other services available to Montgomery College students. Departments, such as Assessment and Placement Testing, Student Life, Student Employment Services and Disability Support Services, will also be on hand to provide helpful tips and advice about planning for college. Admission free. For information, call Kani Holt, 240-567-7816. To request accommodations for a disability, call 240-567-7770  (TTD 240-567-7767) by one week in advance.  

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in March. 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.

- Monday, March 5, 3:30-5 p.m. Room 205, Humanities, Rockville Campus. Topic: Academic Freedom. Reading: Two articles on academic freedom—one from The New York Times, one from Wikipedia. To register, contact Dr. Lee Annis, 240-567-7281, or e-mail lee.annis@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Wednesday, March 7, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 301, Science and Technology, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: Multiculturalism and Civic Engagement. Reading: “Fragmented Future,” by Steve Sailer. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Tuesday, March 27, 1:30-3 p.m. OASIS (new location), Gaithersburg, Md. Topic: Credentialism. Reading: “The Case against Credentialism.” To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

- Wednesday, March 28, 1-2:30 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD.   Topic: Civic Disobedience. Reading: “Civil Disobedience,” Henry David Thoreau. To register, contact Christine Veirs, 240-314-8823, or e-mail cveirs@rockvillemd.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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Macklin Business Institute and its Center for Entrepreneurship present an Entrepreneurship Panel, 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, Room 009 Humanities, Rockville Campus. Special seminar featuring three local entrepreneurs.  Hear their success stories with tips and Q&A to follow. Admission free. Registration is suggested but not required.  To register or for more information, contact Carol Sosner, 240-567-1355 or carol.sosner@montgomerycollege.edu; Robert Snyder, 240-567-1351 or robert.snyder@montgomerycollege.edu; or Stephen Lang, 240-567-7556 or stephen.lang@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Planetarium hosts a viewing of the lunar eclipse, early evening March 3, outside the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The event will take place if it is a clear night. Setup will begin at 5:30 p.m., with moon rise at 5:58 and sunset at 6:02. When the moon rises it will already be a total umbral eclipse. For more information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College is hosting The Lincoln Park Historical Foundation's 30th Anniversary Celebration, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, in the Theatre Arts Building, Rockville. The theme for this celebration is "Get on Board: the Gospel Train Ride to Freedom." Projects such as Tracking the Footprints of African Americans in Montgomery County, Black Heritage Trails and Maps, and Discover Your Roots, and the Leroy E. Neal African American Research Center will be presented. Entertainment for the event will include soloists, a jazz musician, liturgical dancers, puppets, and the Montgomery County Law Enforcement Gospel Choir. For more information, contact Genell Reynolds-Taylor, 240-567-5013, or Anita Neal Powell, 301-251-2747, or visit www.aapc-md.org.

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The World Arts Festival presents African Drumming Classes with Amadou Kouyate, 4 p.m. Mondays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Rockville Psychology Department presents "The Porn Wars: Dangerous Perversion, Patriarchal Violence, or Harmless Fun?" as part of the Spring 2007 Brown Bag Series, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, in Room 212, Macklin Tower, Rockville. The speaker will be Deborah Stearns, associate professor of psychology. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission free. For information, contact Deborah Stearns, 240-567-1781, or e-mail deborah.stearns@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Red Cross will conduct a Blood Drive, on Thursday, March 8, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. For more information, contact Angela Pickwick, 240-567-5557, or e-mail angie.pickwick@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The University of Maryland Pre-Medical Society is holding a practice GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, or PCAT, 12 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Armory Building, University of Maryland, College Park. It is open to anyone who would like to take a practice test, even if you are not a UMCP student. After the test, guest instructors will give a workshop on test strategies and answer questions. Admission free. To sign up for the event, e-mail UMCP.PreMed.Society@gmail.com with your name, home address, e-mail, phone number, and which test you would like to take. For information, visit www.studentorg.umd.edu/premed.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents the League of Women Voters Unit Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The discussion topic will be the LWV study on equality of opportunity. For more information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

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The Planetarium presents Astrolabes and Astrology, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Admission free. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Montgomery College Book Discussion Group will discuss Voyage in the Dark, 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, in Room 212 Macklin Tower, Rockville. This "small, terrifying masterpiece" by Jean Rhys is about Anna Morgan, a young woman relocated from the West Indies to England. Morgan goes from working as a chorus girl to relying on a wealthy older man in London. Admission free. For information, contact Gail Forman, 240-567-7443, or e-mail gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Rockville Psychology Department presents "College: Smart Ain't Enough" as part of the Spring 2007 Brown Bag Series, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in Room 212, Macklin Tower, Rockville. The speaker will be Eric Benjamin. Light refreshments will be provided. Admission free. For information, contact Deborah Stearns, 240-567-1781, or e-mail deborah.stearns@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Adult Re-entry program presents No Goals, No Glory, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in Room 112, South Campus Instructional Building, Rockville. This special seminar will focus on exploring ways to achieve your career and financial goals using simple planning techniques. Admission free. For information, contact Barbara Gleason, 240-567-5135, or e-mail barbara.gleason@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Health Sciences Program hosts an Open House, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, in the Health Sciences Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. This event will highlight the credit and noncredit health and sciences classes available at Montgomery College. You are invited to learn more about the healthcare degree and other training programs available. For more information, contact Camille Scott, 240-567-1583, or e-mail Camille.scott@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Germantown Office of Student Life announces a Blood Drive, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the High-Tech Building, Germantown Campus. For donor eligibility requirements, visit www.inova.org. The blood drive, operated by Inoval Blood Donor Services, is part of the 21st Health and Wellness Fair, being held that day from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. For information, contact Jo Harshman, 240-567-7840, or e-mail jo.harshman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Women's Studies Program celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a reception, 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. This event will honor the accomplishments of Montgomery College President Emerita Dr. Charlene Nunley, in addition to presenting her with the 2007 On Her Shoulders We Stand Award, and announce the program's 2007 Student Scholarship Award winners. There will also be presentations of poetry from Miller Newman, music by the Montgomery College World Ensemble, a silent auction, Lucinda Pins, and many surprises. All proceeds support the Women's Studies Scholarship Fund. For information or to volunteer, contact Genevieve Carminati, 240-567-5355, or e-mail genevieve.carminati@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Montgomery College Arts Institute presents "Edvard Grieg 100 Years Later," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Dr. William Halverson, American Grieg Scholar, will be giving a talk on Norway's best known composer and pianist. Halverson earned both an M.A. and a Ph.D. from Princeton University, and was associate dean of University College at Ohio State University. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 301-588-4475, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Montgomery College introduces new Noncredit and Continuing Education Classes for adults seeking business training, work skill development, or enrichment. Many of the College's new offerings are continuing education classes formerly offered through the Montgomery County Public Schools. The list of available classes can be found online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce and at MC admissions offices, Montgomery County libraries, and Workforce Development and Continuing Education customer service centers. For questions or to have a noncredit schedule mailed, call 240-567-5188.

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Registration is open for the Montgomery College Driver Education Program during the Spring 2007 semester. Courses in driver education, boating, food safety, and motorcycle driving are available for $295. For schedules, descriptions, registration instructions, Behind the Wheel guidelines and FAQs, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/bits/driversafety.html.

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The Communications Arts Technologies Department presents Virtually Digital: an Exhibition of Fine Arts Produced in Digital Media, April 2-23, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. The gallery will be open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Martha Vaughan, 240-567-7521, or e-mail martha.vaughan@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The School of Art and Design presents Abandon Still Life, by Robin Croft, April 2-29, in the Gudelsky Gallery, School of Art and Design, 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Opening reception 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact the School of Art and Design, 301-649-4454, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Music Department presents the MC Composers Concert, at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. This performance of works by MC students and faculty is coordinated by Jeff Mangels. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Rockville Art Department presents the Student Exhibition, April 9 to May 2, in the Art Gallery, second floor of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. On display will be a juried selection of student works from academic year 2006-07. Opening reception 5 p.m. Monday, April 9. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115.

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The World Arts Festival presents Balinese Gamelan with Mitra Kusuma, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, at the Black Box Theatre, Communications Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville. This is a workshop/lecture on the traditional instrument ensemble. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 301-649-4454, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The World Arts Festival presents The Gathering: Indonesian Gamelan, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in the Paul Peck Art Building Pavilion, Rockville. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5080, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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MC Faculty Artist Series presents Larry Ink, flute, 8 p.m. Friday, April 13, in the Music Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact Jay Crowder, 240-567-5209, or e-mail jay.crowder@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Art Department presents a Ceramics Workshop with Lisa Naples, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, in Room 108, Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The World Arts Festival presents the MC World Ensemble, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Planetarium presents Space-Time Invariance and Quantum Gravity, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21 in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Admission free. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Music Department presents the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Distinguished Chamber Music Series: Edward Palanker, Clarinet, Ilya Finkelshteyn, Cello, and Mary Woehr, Piano, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, in the Music Recital Hall, Rockville. This trio, sponsored by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, performs frequently to high acclaim throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents An American Daughter, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, April 18-21, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Written by Wendy Wasserstein, this is the witty story of a privileged nominee for surgeon general and daughter of a senator who is taken to task when it is discovered that she failed to respond for jury duty. Tickets are $10. For tickets or other information, contact the box office, 240-567-5301, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents the Spring Dance Concert, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The Rockville Dance Company will perform exciting, original works, including ballet, jazz, and tap, by MC students and faculty.  Tickets are $10. For tickets or other information, contact the box office, 240-567-5301, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

The dreaded Wintery Mix can still happen!  Plan ahead -- and call to confirm event times and availability.

To request accommodations for a disability, please notify the sponsoring office or contact person two weeks before the event.

RESOURCES

Montgomery College will switch to a new set of phone numbers beginning May 21. Under the new system, everyone at the College will use the same area code and exchange: 240-567-xxxx. The last four digits will remain the same for everyone. So if you have a current phone number for any College office, you’ll be able to reach them using the new area code and exchange with the old four-digit extension. For example, the Alumni Office’s current phone number, 240-567-5378, will change to 240-567-5378.

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We'd like your feedback about our electronic newsletter or other Alumni Association services! To make your opinion known, e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

For more information on Montgomery College, check out MC's website, www.montgomerycollege.edu

For facts about Montgomery College, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/legislative/facts.html 

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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for staff, temporary, and full- and part-time faculty positions. The following jobs are actively being recruited:

College Registrar, Director of Investment and Treasury Management, Gateway Resource Specialist, Marketing Director, Office Assistant, Senior IT Project Specialist, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the second 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 with the 2006 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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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.

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. In honor of Women's History Month, the channel will be showing a Women's Studies Lecture Series on Thursdays at 7 p.m., Films of the Great White North on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and Conversations with Supreme Court Justices, featuring Sandra Day O'Connor, on Fridays at 8 a.m., for the month of March. MC in Focus, the new series produced and directed by students in the Advanced Broadcast Journalism course, will air at noon on Fridays.Conversations with Remarkable People can be seen on Saturdays at 4 p.m., and the MC Symphony Orchestra will be shown on Thursdays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 4 p.m.

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