IN THIS ISSUE:
Alumni Notices and Announcements: Alumni Association announces 2007 alumni honorees; Tenth annual NYC Theatre Trip announced; Alumni Directory to be updated; MC ID number conversion; Alumni Association chapter information; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on Barbara A. Bozak Endowed Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Rockville and Germantown team calendars posted.

Exhibits: Photographic Evidence of a Departed Parent at Rockville; Joint Faculty Exhibition at Rockville; Sculpture by David Meyer at Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Fine Arts Produced in Digital Media at Rockville; Still Life by Robin Croft at the School of Art and Design; Student Exhibition at Rockville.

Performances: Holy Ghosts, March 29-31 and April 1, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Joy Marya Stevans, March 30, Rockville; MC Composers Concert, April 5, Rockville; Indonesian Gamelan, April 10, Rockville; Larry Ink, flute, April 13, Rockville; MC World Ensemble, April 17, Rockville; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Distinguished Chamber Music Series, April 24, Rockville; An American Daughter, April 18-22, Rockville; Student Poetry Slam competition, April 26 at Rockville; MC Chamber Singers, April 27, Rockville; Spring Dance Concert, April 27-29, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: School of Art and Design Open House, April 1; Youth Job Fair, April 14, Rockville; School of Art and Design Scholarship Competition, April 19; Sonya Kovalevsky Day 2007, April 27, Rockville.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for April; Edvard Grieg 100 Years Later, March 29, Rockville; "Arabs and Terrorism" film screening, April 5, Rockville; Balinese Gamelan, April 10, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; League of Women Voters Unit Meeting, April 10, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Farewell gala for Dr. Nunley, April 12, Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center; Ceramics Workshop, April 14, Rockville; Education Program Fair, April 14, Rockville; MC Book Discussion Group, April 17, Rockville; In Their Own Voices: Arabs and Arab-Americans, April 18, Rockville; Serving in Iraq Panel Discussion, April 20, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Multicultural Open House, April 21, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Space-Time Invariance and Quantum Gravity, April 21, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; African Drumming with Amadou Kouyate, April 25, Germantown; "Jerusalem Women Speak," April 25, 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 May.

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 6:30 p.m. Friday, 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 ’69, 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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The Alumni Directory is being updated.  The Alumni Office has retained Harris Connect to update the Montgomery College Alumni Directory, which will include all past students with 12 or more credits. Watch your mail for information on how you can ensure that your classmates, friends, and networking contacts can stay connected with you. Your cooperation is highly valued. You will be asked to make a phone call to update your data. Between April 23 and August 1, you will receive instructional post cards and/or emails approximately 4 or 5 times or until you respond—so please respond early and help us to create the best alumni directory ever!

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Your student ID number has changed!  Montgomery College is changing 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.  At the beginning of this month, the official ID conversion will take place. New ID cards will be needed for checking books out of any campus library, and for other things, too. 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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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 are planning a spring graduation reception on May 1 and a 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 will hold their annual luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, at the Atrium Court Hotel, 3 Research Court, Rockville.  This is the day before Dr. Nunley’s retirement gala, to enable retirees visiting from out of town to attend both events.  Luncheon is $12 per person with advance reservation. RSVP by April 3 for the luncheon to Bernice Grossman at the MC Alumni Office, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850.  Meanwhile, 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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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 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 Jenifer Walker, 2006 recipient of the Barbara A. Bozak Endowed Scholarship!  The scholarship, established for women returning to college to study mental health, nursing, or allied health, was made possible through the generosity of Barbara Bozak ’76.

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

Congratulations to the Rockville Knights for winning the 2007 NJCAA Division III District 7 Men's Basketball Championship! The Knights beat Catawba Valley Community College (Region 10) 101-98 March 5 in Hickory, NC. The team went on to represent the region in the national tournament at State University of New York in Delhi, NY. Coach Steve Hobson’s squad came within a whisker of pulling off the ultimate upset, as they narrowly lost their opening game against undefeated Sullivan County Community College of New York. 

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

Men's Baseball

4/3/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Hagerstown 3 p.m.

4/5/07 (Thu.) Cecil at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/6/07 (Fri.) Westmoreland, PA at Rockville 12 p.m.

4/7/07 (Sat.) CCBC-Essex at Rockville 12 p.m.

4/10/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Frederick 3 p.m.

4/14/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Harford 12 p.m.

4/17/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/19/07 (Thu.) Allegany at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/21/07 (Sat.) Rockville at CCAC-South, PA 12 p.m.

4/22/07 (Sun.) Rockville at Westmoreland, PA 12 p.m.

4/24/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Anne Arundel 3 p.m.

4/25/07 (Wed.) Garrett at Rockville 2 p.m.

4/28/07 (Sat.) Prince George’s at Rockville 12 p.m.

4/29/07 (Sun.) Rockville at CCAC-Boyce (at Garrett) 12 p.m.

 Women's Softball

4/1/07 (Sun.) Rockville at TBA (Tournament) TBA

4/4/07 (Wed.) Rockville at Harford 3 & 5 p.m.

4/7/07 (Sat.) CCBC-Dundalk at Rockville 12 & 2 p.m.

4/11/07 (Wed.) Hagerstown at Rockville 3 & 5 p.m.

4/18/07 (Wed.) Prince George’s at Rockville 3 & 5 p.m.

4/21/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Frederick C.C. 12 & 2 p.m.

4/25/07 (Wed.) Chesapeake at Rockville 3 & 5 p.m.

4/28-29/07 (Sat.-Sun.) Regional Tournament TBA

Golf 

4/3/07 (Tue.) Hagerstown at Rockville 1 p.m.

4/5/07 (Thu.) CSMD at Rockville 1 p.m.

4/12/07 (Thu.) Rockville at Prince George’s TBA

4/17/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Harford TBA

4/19/07 (Thu.) Rockville at Frederick TBA

4/24/07 (Tue.) CCBC-Essex at Rockville 1 p.m.

4/26/07 (Thu.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 1 p.m. 

Men's Lacrosse 

4/7/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Harford 2 p.m.

4/11/07 (Wed.) Howard C.C. at Rockville 3:30 p.m.

4/14/07 (Sat.) George Mason at Rockville 2 p.m.

4/18/07 (Wed.) Rockville at CCBC-Essex 7 p.m.

4/21/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Anne Arundel 1 p.m.

4/25/07 (Wed.) Rockville at CCBC-Catonsville 5 p.m.

4/28/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Howard University 2 p.m. 

Women's Tennis

4/1/07 (Sun.) Rockville at Harford Invitational Tournament TBA

4/7/07 (Sat.) Rockville at Gloucester 1 p.m.

4/10/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Harford 3:30 p.m.

4/12/07 (Wed.) Regional Tournament TBA

Athletic events on the Germantown Campus include:

Men's Baseball

4/1/07 (Sun.) Germantown at Potomac State College 12 p.m.

4/3/07 (Tue.) Garrett C.C. at Germantown 2 p.m.

4/5/07 (Thu.) Allegany College at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/7/07 (Sat.) Westmoreland C.C.C. at Germantown 11 a.m.

4/10/07 (Tue.) Germantown at Hagerstown C.C. TBA

4/12/07 (Thu.) Frederick C.C. at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/14/07 (Sat.) Germantown at CCBC-Essex TBA

4/17/07 (Tue.) Rockville at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/18/07 (Wed.) Potomac State College at Germantown 2 p.m.

4/19/07 (Thu.) Anne Arundel C.C. at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/21/07 (Sat.) Harford C.C. at Germantown 12 p.m.

4/22/07 (Sun.) Germantown at CCAC/South 1 p.m.

4/24/07 (Tue.) Germantown at Cecil C.C. TBA

4/28/07 (Sat.) Allegany College at Germantown 11 p.m.

4/29/07 (Sat.) Germantown 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 Communications Arts Technologies Department presents What's Left? Photographic Evidence of a Departed Parent, by Guy Mangiamele, through March 30, CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. 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, through March 30, in the Art Gallery, second floor of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville Campus. 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, now through 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.

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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 Campus. 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 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 Campus. 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.

PERFORMANCES

The Black Box Theatre presents a Spooky Action Theatre Professional Performance: Holy Ghosts, by Romulus Linney, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 29-31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. 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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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.

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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 Campus. 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 World Arts Festival presents The Gathering: Indonesian Gamelan, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in the Paul Peck Art Building Pavilion, Rockville Campus. 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 World Arts Festival presents the MC World Ensemble, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@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 Campus. 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 Campus. 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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Rockville Humanities, Arts, and Student Life departments present their annual Student Poetry Slam Competition, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26, in the Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus. Participation in the competition is limited to current students, but the event draws a large audience. For information or to confirm location, contact Rachael Wilson, 240-567-4008, or e-mail rachael.wilson@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Music Department presents the MC Chamber Singers, 8 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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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 Campus. 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.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

The School of Art and Design holds an Open House, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the School of Art and Design, 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Take a student-led tour, attend an admissions overview session, or have a portfolio review; everyone is welcome. For information, contact Nicole Evans, 240-753-2515, or e-mail nicole.evans@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Montgomery County Workforce Investment Board's Youth Council and LAYC Maryland Multicultural Youth Centers present Let's Get It Started Youth Job Fair, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14, in the Gymnasium, Physical Education Building, Rockville. The fair will present entry level jobs, both seasonal and permanent, on-site and mock interviews, and prizes to attendees. Employers include Boston Market, American Eagle, Sears, KB Toys, Starbucks, and many more. Admission free. For information, send an e-mail to bessie@layc-dc.org or call 301-495-0441 by April 5.

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The School of Art and Design presents a Scholarship Competition, 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19, for the School of Art and Design, 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. This competition is for students who are applying for the first time to the School of Art and Design. For information on requirements, contact Nicole Evans, 301-649-4454, or e-mail nicole.evans@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Rockville Campus is hosting Sonya Kovalevsky Day 2007, 7 a.m. Friday, April 27, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Sonya Kovalevsky Day is a one-day conference for registered 8^th grade girls and their mathematics teachers. Its purpose is to encourage the girls to continue taking math and science courses and consider a career in a related field. The teachers are given a chance to learn about resources on gender equity and possible future careers for their students. Several workshops will be given. For information, contact Maria Brunett, 240-567-4024, or e-mail maria.brunett@montgomerycollege.edu.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in April. Jefferson Cafes feature coffee, dessert, and engaging conversation based on a brief reading, done in advance, on a topic in American life and culture. Admission free, but attendance is limited and pre-registration is required.

- Wednesday, April 4, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.  Topic: European Impressions of the United States. Reading: from Uncouth Nation: Why Europe Dislikes America, by Andrei S. Marcovitz. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Thursday, April 5, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus (extra café to accommodate anticipated overflow). Topic: European Impressions of the United States. Reading: from Uncouth Nation: Why Europe Dislikes America, by Andrei S. Marcovitz. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Wednesday, April 18, 1:30-3 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD.  Topic:  Civil Disobedience. Reading: “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” by Martin Luther King, Jr. To register, contact Christine Veirs, 240-314-8823, or e-mail cveirs@rockvillemd.gov.

- Tuesday, April 24, 1:30-3 p.m. OASIS, Gaithersburg, MD. Topic: Bilingualism. Reading: from Delpit and Dowdy, The Skin That We Speak: Thoughts on Language and Culture in the Classroom. For location and to register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

- Thursday, April 26, 11 a.m-12:30 p.m.  Room 203, Student Services Center, (the open 2^nd Fl. Cafeteria area), Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. “Educating Through Poetry”—Celebrating National Poetry Month with a special program by Lesley Lee Francis, granddaughter of Robert Frost. For more information, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

Please sign up early, because the Cafes fill quickly. To reserve a seat and obtain a copy of the advance readings, contact Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. For information about the Paul Peck Institute or the Jefferson Cafes, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/americanculture.

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The 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 Campus. 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.

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Montgomery College presents Arabs and Terrorism, film screening and discussion, 6 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. This documentary explains the implicit connection made between Arabs and terrorism, particularly in the United States. It includes interviews with dozens of people around the world. This event is part of the Arab American Heritage Month celebration. Admission free. For more information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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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 Campus, and 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville Campus. 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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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents the League of Women Voters Unit Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The discussion topic is TBA. For more information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

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Montgomery College presents a farewell gala for Dr. Charlene Nunley to celebrate her legacy at the college, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, Maryland 20852. For information, contact Stacey Miller, 240-567-4006, or e-mail events@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 Campus. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Montgomery College School of Education presents an Education Program Fair 9 a.m. Saturday, April 14, starting in Room 136, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. Faculty, students, and the local community are invited to attend and learn about available courses and programs. There will be six one-hour workshops presented by faculty (attendees will choose two), a student academic exhibit, and a job fair from local early childhood recruiters. A training certificate will be issued to each person who attends the entire workshop. To reserve a seat for a workshop or for information, contact MC's School of Education, 240-567-1757.

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The Montgomery College Book Discussion Group will discuss Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, in Room 212, Macklin Tower, Rockville Campus. Assia Djebar's novel tells the story of life in her native country of Algeria and the experience of women in the country through the eyes of a young girl. Admission free. For more information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents In Their Own Voices: Arabs and Arab-Americans, 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 18, in Room 005, South Campus Instructional Building, Rockville Campus. This all day continuing education workshop features two panels of people from Arab nations or of Arab heritage. They will discuss their culture, customs, countries, and languages. The workshop is $99 (tuition and fees) for in-county residents; out-of-county attendees pay an additional $50. For registration information, contact Laura White, 240-562-5515. This event is part of the Arab American Heritage Month celebration. For more information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents Serving in Iraq 2: a Student Panel Discussion Continued, 3 p.m. Friday, April 20, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Building and room TBA. MC students who have served in Iraq will discuss their experiences. The panel will be moderated by John Bornmann, an adjunct professor and Iraqi War veteran, and Lucy Laufe, professor of anthropology. Admission free. For the location or other information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College and the Down-County Latino Network present a Multicultural Open House for Prospective Students, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 21, in the Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. It will feature workshops in both English and Spanish about enrolling at Montgomery College, applying for financial aid, and receiving credit for college work done outside the United States. Representatives from various college programs will be available to answer questions. The admissions and registration office will be open and accepting applications that day, and will waive the application fee for anyone who applies during the open house. Anyone wishing to attend is asked to register by sending an e-mail to recruit@montgomerycollege.edu. For more information, contact Camille Scott, 240-567-5000, or Evelyn Gonzalez, 240-567-1468, for information in Spanish.

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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. Hear about the smallest distances and times measurable and how the universe is pixelated. Admission free. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The World Arts Festival presents African Drumming with Amadou Kouyate, 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in Room 007, Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Germantown Campus. Learn traditional African drumming in this workshop/performance. Admission free. For information, call 240-567-7841, or email david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents Jerusalem Women Speak: Three Women, Three Faiths, One Shared Vision, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Huda Abu Arqoub, a Muslim Palestinian, Tal Dor, a Jewish Israeli, and Amal Nassar, a Christian Palestinian, will share their own personal experiences and their hopes for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This event is part of the Arab American Heritage Month celebration. Admission free. For more information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@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.

***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events in May *****

The Communications Arts Technologies Department presents Advertising Art: Student Exhibit, May 1-25, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. 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 Music Department presents the MC Wind and Jazz Ensembles, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 3, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. The ensembles will be conducted by Paul Noble and Alvin Trask. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Music Department presents the Student Honors Recital, 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Black Box Theater presents Deja Nous, French Cabaret, 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/ Silver Spring Campus. This trio presents a mix of contemporary jazz, traditional music hall, folk, and cabaret from around the French-speaking world. The ballads include entertaining interpretations of the songs of Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and Yves Montand, along with other favorites. Tickets are $15. For tickets or information, contact the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department, 301 650-1368, or visit www.classactsarts.org.

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The Music Department presents the MC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Molly Donnelly and Stephen Czarkowski will conduct the orchestra. Admission free. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The School of Art and Design presents the Graduating Student Exhibition, May 14-30, in the Gudelsky Gallery, School of Art and Design, 10500 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. 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 Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department presents the Annual Student Show, May 18 through the summer, in the gallery of the Pavilion of Fine Arts and other buildings, 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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Montgomery College confers an honorary degree upon longtime Alumni Assistant Bernice Grossman at the College’s 2007 Commencement, 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, at the Rockville Campus.  Admission is limited to graduating students and their invited guests, but if you volunteer at the Alumni Association’s diploma framing tent, you might just get a chance to see Bernice afterward. To view the Commencement ceremony via streaming video, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/commencement.

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The PAC Saturday Morning Children's Series presents Charlotte's Web, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. In this stage adaptation of E.B. White's classic tale, a spider named Charlotte saves her friend, a pig named Wilbur, from the slaughterhouse by turning him into a star. It is a tale of courage, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship. Tickets are $7 adults, $6 children. For information or tickets, contact that Box Office, 240-567-5301, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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The Planetarium presents The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Learn how you can help look for ET using your computer at home. Admission free. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Black Box Theatre presents a Spooky Action Theatre Professional Performance: The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. LeGuin, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, May 8-June 3, and June 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. This is the stage adaptation of the beloved science fiction novel about George Orr, a man who has dreams that come true, affecting reality around him. It is an examination of total power, war, injustice, and playing God. A donation is suggested, and reservations are required. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-1368, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

Foolishness happens!  Call ahead to confirm event times and availability... if you have the number.

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. To learn more, visit www.mcinfonet.org/it/oneareacode.

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

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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. For Holocaust Awareness Month, the riveting documentary Witness to the Holocaust will be shown on Mondays at 7 a.m. this month. High-achieving minority students will be honored through the Dr. Harry Harden, Jr. Black and African-American Academic Awards, shown at 9 p.m. on April 10, 17, and 24. MC in Focus, the series produced and directed by students in the Communications Arts Technologies department, will air at noon and 11:30 p.m. on Fridays. Retired Lockheed Martin chairman Norm Augustine shares his views on Education in the Global Economy, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

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