Alumni Notices and Announcements: Annual alumni awards dinner; 2008 Retirees’ Luncheon; Nursing program’s 40th anniversary reception planned; NYC Theatre weekend announced; “Endless Possibilities” TV spots showing on Maryland Public Television; Alumni Association and Athletic Department Golf Tournament; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Introducing MC’s new annual fund director; Spotlight on the USG Board of Advisors and MC Foundation’s Scholarship luncheon; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Rockville and Germantown team calendars posted.

Exhibits: Sculpture Exhibition, Rockville; School of Art and Design 50^th Anniversary, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Virtually Digital V, Rockville; Student Exhibition, Rockville.

Performances: Strings-N-Things, March 29, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Distinguished Chamber Music Series, April 1, Rockville; Master Class with Cellist Carter Brey, April 6, Rockville; Lawrence Ink, flute, April 6, Rockville; MC Composers Concert, April 8, Rockville; Mr. Marmalade, April 10–13, Rockville; MC World Ensemble, April 15, Rockville; Alvin Trask Collective, April 18, Rockville; MC Chamber Singers, April 25, Rockville; Spring Dance Concert, April 25–27, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Enrollment Fair and Open House, April 12, Rockville.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for April; Hispanic Student Academic Awards, April 3, Rockville; Asian Student Academic Awards, April 3, Rockville; Dr. Harry Harden Jr. Black and African American Student Academic Awards, April 4, Rockville; “Promoting Understanding in a Diverse Community,” April 7, Rockville; “The Business of Art in America,” April 9, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Arabic Music Workshop, April 15, Takoma Park/Silver Spring and Rockville; “Space-time Invariance and Quantum Gravity” Planetarium presentation, April 19, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; poet Anne Becker, April 22, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; “The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain” film screening and interfaith dialogue, April 25, Rockville; Marvin Sweet lecture “The Yixing Effect on Contemporary American Ceramics,” April 26, Rockville.

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

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 Montgomery College Alumni Association’s annual Alumni Awards Dinner will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3 Research Court, Rockville, MD 20850. The Association will present the Milton F. (“Sonny”) Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards to its 2008 honorees and induct four new members of the Montgomery College Athletic Hall of Fame. For more information or to reserve your seats, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378. 

Alumni selected for the Sonny Clogg Award include four individuals: 

Ted Jarboe ’67 is a former part-time lecturer and adjunct professor, Montgomery County Fire Marshal, and instructor for the Department of Defense’s Domestic Preparedness Training Program. He is a member of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Association's Hall of Fame. He recently authored a safety handbook titled Elevator and Escalator Rescue: A Comprehensive Guide. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Harold Walker ’79 was named to the Maryland JUCO All-Conference basketball team and received an honorable mention for the NJCAA All-Region XX team. In 1979, he was a leader in individual scoring, field goal percentage, and rebounds. He spent two years after college coaching at First Baptist Academy in Orlando, Fla. 

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

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The 2008 Retirees Luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3 Research Court, Rockville, MD. For more information, contact the Alumni Association, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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Nursing Alumni—Save the date! The Montgomery College Nursing program celebrates its 40^th Anniversary with a reception, 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Watch this space for further details! For information, contact the Alumni Association, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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You saw it here first!  The Alumni Association’s 11th annual New York City Theatre Weekend is scheduled for November 8-10, 2008!  Seats are limited, as there will be only one bus this year — so get your reservation in quickly!  This year’s features Broadway show is A Catered Affair, the heartwarming and funny new musical about a 1950s Bronx mother’s efforts to give her only daughter the elaborate wedding she never had—and the bride never asked for.  Written by four-time Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and acclaimed songwriter John Bucchino and directed by Tony-winner John Doyle, it’s the wedding of the year and the musical of the season.   

The trip cost is $660 per person, based on double occupancy, which includes a lecture about New York and the Theatre, transportation, accommodations for two nights at the Hilton New York, and a top Broadway show.  Meals are not included.  Reservations and a deposit of $330 per person are due by May 28, 2008, with the balance of $330 due by September 22, 2008.  Single occupancy is $200 extra.

For more information or to make a reservation by phone with your credit card, call Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378. We hope you’ll join us in New York this fall! 

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Montgomery College has a new series of 30 second television spots showing on Maryland Public Television and MCTV (cable channel 10). They are also available for viewing on the College’s website, YouTube channel, and Myspace page. These ads feature MC students and alumni sharing their experiences and highlighting various programs and classes. Eight videos have been completed, with more in development. For more information, contact Lisa Burl, 240-567-7205, or e-mail lisa.burl@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Save the date for the Alumni Association and Athletic Department Golf Tournament, June 17 at Hampshire Greens in Silver Spring, MD. For more information, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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MC couples wanted! For forthcoming issues of Insights magazine, we're looking for couples who both attended MC. Did you meet here, or later? If you're part of an alumni couple, please e-mail us with your story about how you met, and tell us if Montgomery College is what brought you together! Send the details to Jessica Warnick, jessica.warnick@montgomerycollege.edu, or write to the Alumni Office, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850. 

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Membership in the Alumni Association is FREE to graduates, former students, and College retirees. Association members are eligible for reduced rates on various car rentals and hotel stays, as well as insurance! For a full list of membership benefits, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/benefits.html. For general information about the Alumni Association, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni. For a listing of Alumni Office staff, go to: www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/alumnistaff.html. 

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If you think your address may not be correct in the Alumni Association's records, or on your copy of the latest edition of Insights magazine, please e-mail the Alumni Office with your correct information. (If you're planning to take future classes at MC, please note that the Registrar may require an address update form, but this is not necessary for past students who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.) To view past issues of our magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.  

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Now you can give distinctive gifts — or just impress your guests — while showing your support for Montgomery College's future growth! A special selection of custom-labeled, specially named Montgomery College Alumni Association Wines is available from Elk Run Vineyards, which donates a portion of the proceeds from each sale of Alumni Association Wines to the Association's programs and scholarships. Featured varieties include Knight's Cheer Merlot, Shepherd's Blush, Germantown Riesling, Sonny Clogg Chardonnay, Sweet Charlene red dessert wine, and Sarilla white vin de jus glace. Currently, you may purchase these brands at the vineyard in Mt. Airy, MD, or order by phone at 800-414‑2513.  

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Alumni merchandise is also available through the MC campus bookstores. To view or order any of these items, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/bookstores/alumni/index.htm, or call Susan Kryszak at 240-567-7678. 

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Montgomery College welcomes Kathy Stevens, the new Annual Fund Director. She will be working with alumni and others on gifts to the annual fund and current use scholarships.   Kathy has worked at Montgomery College since January 2007, and would welcome hearing from you—feel free to contact her with any questions you may have about the annual fund or scholarships.  Donations to the annual fund support the Montgomery College Foundation for current needs, including helping students with scholarship money. 

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Grant a Wish at Montgomery College! If you haven't made a gift yet, here's a great way to do it. (If you have, our thanks to you!) The Office of Institutional Advancement has gone live with a new on-line giving page. Now, you or your friends can visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving and in a matter of minutes make a gift to Montgomery College. To make a gift directly, click on “Make a Gift to MC Now.” 

You CAN make a difference in the lives of Montgomery College students.  We ask that you consider a gift to help further their education. Each year Montgomery College provides scholarships for over 600 students.  There remain, though, 3,000 students who could not enroll for financial reasons. Please help us bridge this gap and fulfill our student's dreams and goals with a gift to scholarships. 

For more information, please contact Kathy Stevens, 240-567-4108, or kathy.stevens@montgomerycollege.edu or mail your payment made payable to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850. Please write "e-news" on the memo line of your check. 

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Scholarship Spotlight: The Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors and the Montgomery College Foundation celebrated 2007-08 scholarship recipients and the Donors & Board of Advisors-Kendall Service Awardees at a February 29 luncheon, where benefactors Cliff and Camille Kendall were honored. 

Guests enjoyed a buffet lunch while listening to a program of speakers, including:

Tom Murphy, Chair, Scholarship Committee, Universities at Shady Grove Board of Advisors

Brit Kirwin, Chancellor, University System of Maryland

Brian Johnson, President, Montgomery College

Stew Edelstein, Executive Director, Universities at Shady Grove. 

Other scholarship programs are available to MC students through the Montgomery College Foundation. Your contributions can help support these students as they work to complete their educational programs. Please consider making a contribution to the Montgomery College Foundation for student scholarships, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville MD 20850. For information, call Nell Kane, 240-567-7491, or e-mail nell.kane@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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If you are interested in volunteering your time to work with Montgomery College staff to recruit prospective students, contact the Alumni office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.   

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Mentoring Opportunities: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Student Development seeks both international and American alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past students who have either graduated or transferred from Montgomery College. Adjustment to a new community may be difficult, especially if there is a difference in language and culture. The International Buddy Program can help ease the transitional phase and help students adjust to the social, academic and cultural environment at Montgomery College. The primary mode of communication will be e-mail, unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties. All who are interested in serving as mentors must be alumni of Montgomery College. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dr. Harold Barber or Eniola Olowofoyeku at 240-567-1480, or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or eniola.olowofoyeku.@montgomerycollege.edu. If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail. 

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS 

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

Men’s Baseball 

4/1/08 (Tue.) Rockville at Garrett 2 p.m.

4/3/08 (Thu.) Allegany at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/5/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Harford 12 p.m.

4/6/08 (Sun.) Rockville at Cecil 12 p.m.

4/8/08 (Tue.) Chesapeake at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/10/08 (Thu.) Rockville at Frederick 3 p.m.

4/12/08 (Sat.) Catonsville at Rockville 12 p.m.

4/15/08 (Tue.) Germantown at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/17/08 (Thu.) Hagerstown at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/19/08 (Sat.) Rockville at CCAC-South 12 p.m.

4/20/08 (Sun.) Rockville at Westmoreland 1 p.m.

4/22/08 (Tue.) Rockville at College of Southern Maryland 6 p.m.

4/26/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Dundalk 12 p.m.

Women’s Softball 

4/2/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Anne Arundel 3 & 5 p.m.

4/9/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Prince Georges 3 & 5 p.m.

4/12/08 (Sat.) Frederick at Rockville 12 & 2 p.m.

4/16/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Chesapeake 3 & 5 p.m.

4/19/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Cecil 12 & 2 p.m. 

Lacrosse 

4/5/08 (Sat.) Rockville at Mercyhurst Northeast, Erie, PA 2 p.m.

4/9/08 (Wed.) Harford at Rockville 4 p.m.

4/15/08 (Tue.) Catonsville at Rockville 4 p.m.

4/18/08 (Fri.) Rockville at Essex 4 p.m.

4/22/08 (Tue.) Rockville at Howard 4 p.m.

4/25/08 (Fri.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 4 p.m. 

Golf 

4/3/08 (Thu.) Rockville at Hagerstown 1 p.m.

4/8/08 (Tue.) College of Southern Maryland at Rockville 12:30 p.m.

4/10/08 (Thu.) Rockville at Harford 1 p.m.

4/15/08 (Tue.) Rockville at Frederick 1 p.m.

4/17/08 (Thu.) Garrett at Rockville 12:30 p.m.

4/22/08 (Tue.) Anne Arundel at Rockville 12:30 p.m. 

Men’s Tennis 

4/16/08 (Wed.) Rockville at Harford 3:30 p.m.

4/19/08 (Sat.) Mercer at Rockville 1 p.m.

4/25/08 (Fri.) Regional Tournament TBA  

Outdoor Track 

4/12/08 (Sat.) West Chester Invitational, West Chester, PA 10 a.m.

Athletic events at Germantown include:

 Men’s Baseball

4/1/08 (Tue.) Germantown at Allegany 2 & 4 p.m.

4/3/08 (Thu.) Germantown at Chesapeake 1 & 3 p.m.

4/5/08 (Sat.) Westmoreland County at Germantown 12 & 2 p.m.

4/6/08 (Sun.) Germantown at CCBC-Essex 12 & 2 p.m.

4/8/08 (Tue.) Frederick at Germantown 2 & 4 p.m.

4/10/08 (Thu.) Hagerstown at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/12/08 (Sat.) Harford at Germantown 12 & 2 p.m.

4/15/08 (Tue.) Germantown at Rockville 3 p.m.

4/17/08 (Thu.) College of Southern Maryland at Germantown 3 p.m.

4/19/08 (Sat.) Germantown at CCBC-Catonsville 12 & 3 p.m.

4/20/08 (Sun.) Anne Arundel at Germantown 12 & 2 p.m.

4/23/08 (Wed.) Germantown at Garrett 3 & 5 p.m.

4/25/08 (Fri.) CCBC-Dundalk at Germantown 2 & 4 p.m.

4/26/08 (Sat.) Allegany at Germantown 12 & 2 p.m.  

EXHIBITS 

The Rockville Art Department presents a Sculpture Exhibition, now through April 4, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. Washington D.C. area artists will show works in stone, bronze, plaster, terra cotta, iron, glass, and plastic. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, March 3, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115. 

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The School of Art and Design at Montgomery College presents 50/50+100%, the School of Art and Design 50th Anniversary, now through April 27, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The Maryland School of Art began in Silver Spring in 1957; it later became Maryland College of Art and Design and, in 2004, the School of Art and Design at Montgomery College. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, and the gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department, 240-567-1387. 

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The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents Virtually Digital V, April 7 through April 30, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. On display will be fine art produced in digital media. The reception will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission free. For more information, contact the Communications Arts Technologies Department, 240-567-2521. 

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The Rockville Art Department presents a Student Exhibition, April 14 through May 2, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. Selected student works have been chosen by Tendai Johnson, Ed Ahlstrom, and Komelia Okim. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115. 

PERFORMANCES 

Montgomery College’s Arts Alive program presents Strings-N-Things, 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. This trio will introduce a love of classical and world music. Admission is $15, $10 seniors/children, $5 MC students and faculty. For more information, contact the Black Box Theatre, 240-567-1368. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Distinguished Chamber Music Series, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Performers include Jane Marvine, oboe and English horn, Jonathan Carney, viola, and Michael Sheppard, piano. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Arts Institute Distinguished Scholar Series presents a Master Class with Cellist Carter Brey, 1 p.m. Sunday, April 6, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Brey is the principal cellist of the New York Philharmonic. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Faculty Artists Series presents Lawrence Ink, flute, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Composers Concert, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Jeff Mangels will coordinate this concert, which features works by MC students and faculty. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Mr. Marmalade, 8 p.m. Thursday–Saturday, April 10–12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 13, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. In Noah Haidle’s disturbing comedy, four-year-old Lucy projects a skewed version of modern adult life onto her imaginary friend, Mr. Marmalade, showing the grown-up world through the eyes of an imaginative child. This play contains mature themes and language that some may find objectionable. Tickets are $10, $8 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office at 240-567-5301 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.  

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The World Arts Festival presents the MC World Ensemble, 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Faculty Artists Series presents the Alvin Trask Collective, 8 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Chamber Singers, 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Molly Donnelly will be conducting the singers. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The MC Rockville Dance Company presents the Spring Dance Concert, 8 p.m. Friday–Saturday, April 25–26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. The Dance Company showcases outstanding ballet, jazz, and tap dancing in this program, developed by Montgomery College students and faculty, as well as D.C. area choreographers. Tickets are $10, $8 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office at 240-567-5301 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC. 

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI 

The Rockville Campus presents an Enrollment Fair and Open House, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. It will give prospective students and their parents a chance to talk with faculty from many academic departments and get information about admissions, financial aid and counseling & advising services. Admission free. For information, contact Maria Davidson, 240-567-5039, or e-mail maria.davidson@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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. 

- Wednesday, April 2, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: U.S. Involvement in the Middle East. Reading: from Resurrecting Empire: Western Footprints and America’s  Perilous Path in the Middle East, by Rashid Khalidi. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Wednesday, April 23, 1:30-3 p.m. OASIS, Macy’s Home Store, Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, MD. Topic: European Attitudes toward the United States. Reading: from Uncouth Nation: Why Europe Dislikes America, by Andrei Marcovitz. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-469-4976, or e-mail mdroz@oasisnet.org. 

- Wednesday, April 30, 11 a.m.-noon. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD. Topic: TBA. Reading: TBA. To register, contact Lola Skolnik, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.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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Montgomery College presents the Hispanic Student Academic Awards at 2 p.m. and the Asian Student Academic Awards at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. The events will celebrate the academic achievements of Montgomery College minority students. Admission free. For information, contact Denise Matheny, 240-567-4019, or e-mail denise.matheny@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Montgomery College presents the Dr. Harry Harden Jr., Black and African American Student Academic Awards at 2 p.m. Friday, April 4, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. The event will celebrate the academic achievements of Montgomery College minority students. Admission free. For information, contact Denise Matheny, 240-567-4019, or e-mail denise.matheny@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Montgomery College celebrates Arab American Heritage Month with “Promoting Understanding in a Diverse Community,” 3 p.m. Monday, April 7, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. This is the opening event of the College’s community dialogue series. It will feature talks by Isaiah Leggett, Montgomery County Executive, and Helen Samhan, the Executive Director of the Arab American Institute Foundation. Admission free. For information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents The Business of Art in America, 12 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in Room 101, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Journalist and entrepreneur Marga Fripp will speak about “The Business of Art in America.” Admission free. For more information, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The World Arts Festival presents an Arabic Music Workshop, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and 3 p.m. in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free.  For information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Planetarium presents Space-time Invariance and Quantum Gravity, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Discover 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 Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents poet Anne Becker, 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 in Room 301, Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Paul Peck Institute welcomes Anne Becker, the Poet Laureate of Takoma Park.  Admission free. For more information, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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The Arts Institute Distinguished Scholar Series presents Marvin Sweet—“The Yixing Effect on Contemporary American Ceramics,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Sweet is an award-winning ceramist and expert on Yixing teapots. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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Montgomery College’s celebration of Arab American Heritage Month presents a Film Screening and Interfaith Dialogue, 3 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. “The Rise and Fall of Islamic Spain” will be shown, which covers the centuries of learning, discovery, and achievement when Muslims, Jews, and Christians coexisted in a corner of Western Europe. The discussion will be led by Lobna Ismail, president of Connecting Cultures, Alexander Kronemer, film producer, and Daniel Tutt, outreach coordinator for the Unity Productions Foundation. Admission free. For information, contact Enas Elhanafi, 240-567-1759, or e-mail enas.elhanafi@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Rockville Art Department presents a ceramics workshop with Marvin Sweet, 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, in the Ceramics Studio of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. Sweet will give a slide demonstration of contemporary American masterpieces, discuss the philosophy and aesthetics of the Chinese scholar, and demonstrate the influence of Yixing teapots. Admission free. For information, contact the Rockville Art Department, 240-567-5115. 

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. 

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

The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Wind and Jazz Ensembles, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Stephen Czarkowski and Alvin Trask will conduct the ensembles. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The World Arts Festival presents a Persian Music Society Jam, 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, in Room 136, Technical Center, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the Student Honors Recital, 8 p.m. Friday, May 2, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Music Department presents the MC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Gala, 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Molly Donnelly and Stephen Czarkowski will be conducting the performers. The suggested donation is $10. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents a Graphic Design and Illustration Student Exhibition, May 5 through June 30, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. Digital and traditional graphic design and illustration works by students in the Advertising Art Program will be displayed. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission free. For more information, contact the Communications Arts Technologies Department, 240-567-2521. 

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The School of Art and Design at Montgomery College and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Departments present their Graduating Art Exhibition, May 12 through May 30, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Artwork by the graduating students from both programs will be featured. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, and the gallery is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Visual Arts Department, 240-567-1387. 

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The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Bob Newhart, 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, in the Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. Bob Newhart has won widespread acclaim for his two television shows, appearances on 14 feature films and extensive recording career. He has earned three Grammies for his comedy records, which have sold by the millions. He has also won an Emmy and a Peabody for his work on television. Don’t miss this legendary comedian when he stops at Montgomery College! Tickets are $50, $48 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office at 240-567-5301 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.  

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Two Beans Productions and TheatreworksUSA present Winnie the Pooh, 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, in the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville. This enchanting musical features the beloved bear’s adventures and interactions with his friends Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Christopher Robin. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Tickets are $7, $6 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, contact the Box Office at 240-567-5301 or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.  

Don't be fooled!  Call to confirm event times and arrive safely. 

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

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

Parking and Transportation Manager, Student Support Services Advisor, Coordinator of Admissions Recruiting, Administrative Aide, Instructional Assistants, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the third year in a row, Montgomery College has earned the Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Montgomery College was also honored by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce again with the 2007 Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, a recognition of exemplary commitment to overall physical and mental health of the workforce. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Montgomery College internal news feed is available daily on Inside MC Online. Read college-related news and announcements in addition to interesting stories on MC students, alumni, faculty, and staff. 

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Student Employment Services are available free to alumni, but registration is required. For an appointment to review a resume, or for assistance in creating a resume, contact the Job Opportunity Office, 240-567-5057. 

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Is your business hiring?  Alumni whose firms are recruiting new employees in the Montgomery College area are invited to post their positions on the student employment services site.  To post your company's job opportunity, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/studemp/online_job_listing_form.htm 

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You can still listen to the College's radio station, even if you're far from campus! MC's eRadio WMCR plays today's adult hit music from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Listen for "The 60's at Six," "The 70's at Seven," "The 80's at Eight," and "The 90's at Nine" every evening. Easy Overnight plays the best mix of lite rock favorites along with great album cuts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Listen to tomorrow's radio professionals today as Montgomery College radio students develop their on-air skills.  

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If you're in Montgomery County, you can watch the College on cable channel 10!  MC's Instructional Television presents a variety of news, movies, on-air classes, and fascinating informational programming around the clock.  

Montgomery College Television commemorates Holocaust Awareness month with a variety of educational programming. “Witness to the Holocaust” features the testimony of some of the survivors. These riveting documentaries can be seen beginning at midnight on Saturdays.  

“State of the Arts: Rhythm and Blue” reflects the theme of Montgomery College arts for the 2007–2008 academic year. The show covers three Rhythm and Blue events: the student performance of Chicago, the Communication Arts Technologies Department faculty art exhibition and the Music Department’s Scholarship Concert (including performances by the Jazztet and World Ensemble Latin Band). 9 p.m. Monday, April 7. 

“Conversations with Remarkable People” will feature Tania Rozmaryn, Holocaust survivor. Midnight on Sundays. 

Montgomery College recognizes the academic successes of its high-achieving minority students this spring with the Dr. Harry Harden, Jr. Black and African-American Student Academic Awards, the Asian Student Academic Awards and the Hispanic Student Academic Awards. Please consult the channel’s website for more information.  

Other programming highlights in April:  

- Montgomery College Baseball is on the air. Tune in to watch the national pastime on Montgomery College Television. 

- “MC in Focus” is a weekly live news show produced by the students in the Communication Arts Technologies department on the Rockville Campus. Noon and 11:30 p.m. Fridays and 7:30 p.m. Mondays. 

- “Films of the Great White North” showcases some of the finest films produced by the National Film Board of Canada. This month’s features include “Toxic Trespass,” “Fatal Passage,” “Corporations in the Classrooms” and “Damage Done.” 9 p.m. Fridays.  Additionally, “My Son Shall Be Armenian” will air at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 3.

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