Alumni Notices and Announcements: NYC Theatre weekend announced; 2008 Commencement Ceremony; Nursing program’s 40th anniversary reception planned; Alumni Association and Athletic Department Golf Tournament; Free continuing education course for Alumni Association members; “Endless Possibilities” TV spots showing on Maryland Public Television; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas. 

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on the AFCEA-Bethesda Chapter Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Rockville and Germantown team calendars posted. 

Exhibits: Art Department Student Exhibition, Rockville; Graphic Design and Illustration Student Exhibition, Rockville; School of Art and Design and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Graduating Student Exhibition, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: MC Wind and Jazz Ensembles, May 1, Rockville; Persian Music Society Jam, May 2, Rockville; Student Honors Recital, May 2, Rockville; MC Chorus and Symphony Orchestra Scholarship Gala, May 4, Rockville.  

Programs for Future Alumni: Winnie the Pooh, May 31, Rockville; summer baseball and T-ball camps in June and July, Germantown. 

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for May; Maryland Public Television Community Listening Project, May 5, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. 

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

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College. 

Click on any of the links below for additional information. 

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Now’s the time to sign up!  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, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni. 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 will hold its annual Commencement Ceremony, 10 a.m. Friday, May 16, in the outdoor tent on the Rockville Campus. This year’s speaker will be former MC Professor, U.S. Congresswoman, and U.S. Ambassador Connie Morella. Attendance is limited due to space availability. The ceremony will be televised live on MC’s cable channel. The Alumni Association will be at the ceremony, selling diploma frames for graduates; a number of these will also be available from the office in the weeks following. 

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Opinions wanted!  This June, your Alumni Association’s governing board will hold a special discussion to examine the Association’s governance and procedures. If you think your Alumni Association should be serving you differently, we’d like to hear from you.  Whether you like our current mix of services, or you want us to consider doing new and different things, please tell us. E-mail your comment, suggestion, or question to alumni@montgomerycollege.edu , or send it to the Alumni Office at 900 Hungerford Drive Suite 200 Rockville, MD 20850. If you send your thoughts by May 30, the board will be able to use them in our planning. 

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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. If you’d like to make a donation to the Nursing Alumni Endowed Scholarship, contact the Alumni Association, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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Got clutter?  The 2008 free continuing education course for Alumni Association members, “Getting Organized,” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26. Course seating is available on a first-come basis. For information or to register, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378. 

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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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Montgomery College has a 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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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 

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: Congratulations to Daniel Berry, John Evans, Tu Minh Nguyen, Vu Nguyen, Benjamin Nguyen, Yanira Gutierrez, David Compres, and Doblade Elliott on receiving the AFCEA-Bethesda Chapter Scholarship! This Scholars Program supports engineering and computer science students and represents a visionary investment in their future. 

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 May include the following Rockville Campus team schedules:

Men’s Baseball 

5/2-4/08 (Fri.-Sun.) Region XX Tournament at Allegheny County Boyce (in Pittsburgh, PA) 

Outdoor Track 

5/3/08 Mason Invitational in Fairfax, VA 11 a.m.

5/8-10/08 National Championship in Delhi, NY 

Athletic events at Germantown include: 

Men’s Baseball 

5/2/08 (Fri.) 2008 Region XX Championship at Allegheny County Boyce (in Pittsburgh, PA) 

5/17/08 (Sat.) National Championship in Tyler, TX   

EXHIBITS 

The Rockville Art Department presents a Student Exhibition, now 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. 

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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 Arts 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. 

PERFORMANCES 

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. 

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

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.  

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Registration is available for Summer Baseball and T-Ball Camps on the Germantown Campus. Baseball Camp is for children ages 5–13 and runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 23–27, July 7–11, 14–18, 21–25, and July 28 to August 1. T-Ball is for ages 4–5 and runs from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 7–11 and 14–18. Tuition is $220 per week. For a registration form, go to www.leaguelineup.com/gryphons and click on “Summer Camps.” 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in May. 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, May 7, 2:40-4:30 p.m.  Room 301, Student Services Center (please note new location), Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: American Anti-Rationalism and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life. Reading: from The Age of American Unreason, by Susan Jacoby. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Wednesday, May 28, 11 a.m.-noon. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD. Topic: TBA. Reading: No associated reading. 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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Maryland Public Television (MPT), the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, and the Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement at Montgomery College present another session of the Community Listening Project at noon Monday, May 5, in Room 256, Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. With the Community Listening Project, MPT hopes to provide a communal forum for people in the viewing area to air their ideas about current issues. To indicate your interest in participating, or to obtain more information, please visit www.mpt.org/mptinthecommunity/programs/clp/home.cfm or contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@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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The Rockville Art Department presents an exhibition of MC Rockville Art Scholarship Winners, June 2–19, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery of the Paul Peck Arts Building, Rockville. Exemplary student works from Rockville students will be on display. 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 Spooky Action Theater presents a professional performance of The Marriage of Bette and Boo 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 pm. Sundays, June 5–29, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. This darkly comedic play by Christopher Durang addresses the many heartbreaking occurrences in the lives of this married couple, often narrated by their son. For more information, contact the Black Box Theatre, 240-567-1368. 

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The Humanities Council of Montgomery County presents a Solo Exhibition for the winner of the 2008 Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award, June 11–July 6, in the gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Art Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 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. 

Late changes are nothing to sneeze at!  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. 

RESOURCES 

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:

Analyst/Programmer, Instructional Lab Coordinator, Safety and Security Officer, 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 congratulates the Class of 2008! Commencement airs live on May 16 beginning at 9:25 a.m. The program will be repeated May 19 at 9 p.m. and May 25 at 8 p.m. 

“Campus Conversations” is a 30-minute series that explores a variety of issues, events, and topics of interest to the Montgomery College Community. The episode airing from May 1–10 features discussions with holocaust survivors, an overview of Montgomery College’s annual commemoration events and preview of the upcoming Portraits of Life II project. 

Math Students!  Be sure to watch “Jeopardy Algebra Review” at 9 p.m. May 6 to prepare for finals. 

“Films of the Great White North” features some exciting new films this month.  Be sure to watch at 9 p.m. Fridays.    

Other programming highlights in May:  

- “Media in Context:  Doomed Tower at Sea” tells the tragic story of Texas Tower #4.  Montgomery County resident Donald Slutzky and former Tower staffer provide a unique insight. 9 p.m. May 26. 

- “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. 

- “Voices from the Tomb” provides a rare and unique look into the inner workings of the men who guard the Tomb of the Unknowns.  10 p.m. May 22 and 29.

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