Alumni Notices and Announcements: Alumni and Retirees discount nights at Summer Dinner Theatre; some seats remain for 2006 New York Theater Trip; Sign up today for free Continuing Education course June 3; MC couples sought for Insights magazine; association membership and chapter information; more.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Scholarship spotlight on UMUC scholarships for MC graduates; volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Lady Knights win Division III National Tennis Championship; Men’s Golf team advances.

Exhibits: Student and faculty art from Montgomery County Public Schools June 5-29 at Rockville; Compositions 2006 Student Show in the Gallery of Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: Crime and Punishment now through June 18, at Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Damn Yankees June 16-17, 23-25, and 30, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Sign up your kids now for school age summer camp; new junior tennis program at Rockville.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes and Paul Peck Institute schedule; Landscape Technology Plant Sale June 1 and 8 at Germantown; Democratic Primary County Executive Candidates Forum June 5 at Germantown; The Feminization of Migration, June 9 at Rockville; League of Women Voters monthly meeting June 13 at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: Study-Travel in Mediterranean Culture announced for fall 2006.

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College.

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alumni and retirees: Get your tickets early for Summer Dinner Theatre!  Opening nights are Alumni Association nights, with 10 percent discounts for Association (and Retirees Chapter) members -- and these nights fill up quickly! To arrange your ticket discount for Alumni Nights (Damn Yankees on June 16 and  Thoroughly Modern Millie on July 14), call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.  To purchase tickets for other nights, contact the Summer Dinner Theatre box office directly, 240-567-7676.  For additional show information, see the Performances section below, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/summerdinnertheatre.

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You heard it here first a month ago -- and seats are two-thirds sold!  The Alumni Association's ninth annual New York City Theatre Trip, Saturday, November 11 through Monday, November 13, 2006, will feature two fabulous new Broadway shows! We'll attend the Saturday night performance of The Color Purple. Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is now a soul-stirring musical featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winners Brenda Russell, Allee Willis, and Stephen Bray. Then, on Sunday afternoon, we will see Jersey Boys. It's the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time—Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Trip cost is $625* per person, based on double occupancy (for a single room, add $120). This includes a pre-trip lecture on "New York and the Theatre," transportation, accommodations for two nights at the Novotel Hotel, and attendance at these two Broadway shows. Meals are not included.

Reservations and a deposit of $300 per person are due by June 15, with the balance of $325 due by August 15. A reservation form may be found online at  www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/nyc_trip/2006_NYC_Theatre_Trip.doc (MS-Word) or www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/nyc_trip/2006_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 November 1, 2006.

NewYorkerlums: Watch for information about our NYC Alumni Reunion Reception, to be coordinated by our Regional Ambassador William A. Campbell! For trip or reception information, call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Local alums: The Montgomery County Alumni Association is offering a continuing education course, Art of Schmooze, free to Association members on a first-come basis. Sales, retail, and public service professionals know that small talk is important for making friends and influencing people. It helps us form relationships, see the world through another’s eyes, and let others know who we are. Workshop leader Beth Conny will teach you how to build your “schmooze muscle.” The class runs from 10 a.m. to noon June 3 in the Globe Hall Upper Lobby, High Tech/Science Center of the Germantown Campus. For information, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu by May 31.

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Save the date! Our 2006 Outstanding Alumni Awards combines with a gala celebration of Montgomery College’s 60th Anniversary, Thursday, October 19, at Indian Spring Country Club. Watch this space for forthcoming details!

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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 Fall 2005 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 those who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.) To view past issues of our award-winning magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.

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The Alumni Association Board of Governors meets 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. For information, call 240-567-7951, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Alumni Association welcomes new chapters. Alumni from the Nursing and Engineering programs have formed steering committees to activate Alumni Association Chapters for those majors. We are exploring chapter development for alumni of other programs as well. 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 have just held their inaugural event. For more information or to join, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Nursing alumni steering committee announces a “breakfast social,” 7 a.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Original Pancake House, 12224 Rockville Pike, Rockville. Prices $3 and up. Please join us, meet your classmates, and help plan your chapter’s activities for the coming year! For information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Engineering alumni event is planned for July 16. Watch your mail for more information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Interior Design, MC Honors Scholars, and Management of Construction representatives have expressed interest in forming chapters, and these are under exploration with the Alumni Office.

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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.  

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Only a few weeks to go!  Thank you—to the many people who have chosen to give to Montgomery College’s Annual Fund campaign this fiscal year.  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 campaign 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. 

If you have not done so, please make your Annual Fund contribution today so that we can count YOU as a supporter of one of life’s greatest treasures…an education.  Our fiscal year ends June 30—only a few short weeks away.  No matter the size, your gift will make a difference in the life of a Montgomery College student. 

To make your donation today, please call Carrie Hurd, Annual Giving Coordinator, 240-567-4028, or mail your payment to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD  20814.

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The Montgomery College Foundation publishes Foundation Focus, a quarterly newsletter showing how members of the College community are helping to change the lives of MC students, faculty, and others through their philanthropy and volunteer efforts. To read about new scholarships and opportunities created in recent weeks, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/instadrv/foundationnewsletter/.

For more information on the Montgomery College Foundation, please contact Carrie Hurd (Annual Gifts) at 240-567-4028 or Kayran Moore (Major Gifts) at 240-567-7493.

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Scholarship Spotlight:  The University of Maryland’s University College recently announced an increase in the number of total scholarship awards available to MC graduates, expanding the total number of awards from 36 to 100 within the past two years.  UMUC’s scholarship application deadline has been extended to August 31, during which time they will accept applications by MC alumni who graduated in Fall 2005, Spring 2006, and August 2006.

Other scholarship programs are available to current MC students, as well as to MC graduates transferring to four-year institutions, 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 Carrie Hurd, 240-567-4028, or e-mail carrie.hurd@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Mentoring Opportunities: Do you want to make a difference in the lives and future of young people? Do you want to help students tackle the challenges and reap the rewards of achieving success in college? Do you want to promote the benefits of learning? If your answer to the above questions is an enthusiastic "yes," then you could be a Montgomery College student mentor. You can have a significant effect on a student's academic and personal development. You can help improve their grades, be a role model, and help set goals and targets. You can help students explore their interests and make informed educational and career decisions. Being a mentor is a way to contribute to the education and training of the next generation. It's a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with current students, become more involved with Montgomery College, and improve your own mentoring skills in the process. To learn more or to volunteer, please call the Lifelong Learning Institute at 240-567-7879. 

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. 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 Lady Knights and Coach Bob Finney on winning the 2006 NJCAA Division III Women’s Tennis Championship May 10 in Tucson, AZ! Our student champions are Anne-Gaelle Laplanche, Jilian Elkain, Daniela Tirado, Inderjeet Kaur, My Chi, and Franchesca Martone.

The Rockville Campus Golf Team has won the 2006 Division III Region XX Men’s Golf Tournament.  The team will travel to the NJCAA Division III Golf Championship on June 5-9, 2006, at Chautauqua Golf Course, Jamestown, NY. 

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

EXHIBITS

The Rockville Campus Art Gallery presents Sharing Artistic Visions: Student and Faculty Art Work from Montgomery County Public Schools, June 5-29, in the second floor gallery of the Art building, Rockville. The artwork of county high school teachers and their students will be shown. An opening reception with light refreshments will be held at 5 p.m. on June 5. Admission free. For information, contact Dr. Ken Jassie, 240-567-5245, or e-mail ken.jassie@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Fine Arts Department presents Compositions 2006 Student Show in the Gallery of the Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission free.  For more information, contact Maureen Kohl, 240-567-1393, or e-mail maureen.kohl@montgomerycollege.edu.

PERFORMANCES

The Stanislavsky Theater Studio performs Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s “Crime and Punishment,” now through June 18, at the Black Box Theatre, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Performances are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The Stanislavsky Theatre Studio has adapted Dostoyevsky’s novel to the stage for the novel’s 140^th anniversary. Tickets $15 – 25 for the public, $5 for students and employees of Montgomery College, available at www.sts-online.org, www.boxofficetickets.com, or 800-494-TIXS. For information, contact Perry Schwartz, 240-567-1387, e-mail perry.schwartz@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit www.sts-online.org/crimeandpunishment.htm.

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Summer Dinner Theatre presents Damn Yankees, June 16-17, 23-25, and 30, and July 1-2, at the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Don’t miss this home-run hit of a musical that combines baseball with the classic Faust theme.  (Remember, June 16 is Alumni Night!  To arrange your alumni ticket discount for that night, call the Alumni office, 240-567-5378.)

And then, in July, Summer Dinner Theatre presents Thoroughly Modern Millie, July 14-15, 21-23, and 28-30, in the Theatre Arts Building. It’s the entertaining musical story of a flapper named Millie Dillmount during the height of the Jazz Age. (Remember, July 14 is Alumni Night!  To arrange your alumni ticket discount for that night, call the Alumni office, 240-567-5378.)

Dinner buffet opens at 6:30 weeknights, 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Regular ticket price is $34.50 for adults. To purchase regular price tickets, call the Summer Dinner Theatre box office directly, 240-567-7676.  For additional show information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/summerdinnertheatre.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

It's time to register your 6- to 11-year-olds for Montgomery College Child Care Services' spectacular School Age Summer Camp.  Held on MC's Rockville Campus, school age summer camp features swimming and water fun, arts and crafts, science, sports, community field trips, and MORE! Register by the week from June 12 through August 18. Hours are 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Summer camp registration brochures are available at http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/childcare. Click on "School Age Summer Camp." For information, contact Linda M. Randall, 240-567-7672, or e-mail linda.randall@montgomerycollege.edu.

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MC Varsity Coach Bob Finney announces Top Seed Tennis Camp, a new junior tennis program this summer at the Rockville Campus. The program is open to juniors between ages 7 and 16 at all skill and experience levels. The program is headed by Coach Finney and Whitley Park Tennis Director Richard McMichael, both USPTA & USPTR certified professionals. The camp emphasizes sportsmanship and the low teacher/student ratio ensures plenty of personal instruction reinforced by structured practice activities. Eight sessions available; starting dates are June 19 and 26; July 10, 17, and 24, and August 7, 14, and 21. The full day option 9 a.m. to 4 p.m; campers may bring their own lunch or purchase it on campus at the MC snack bar. Half day options 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; lunch not included. Tuition for Maryland residents $250 for the full day option, $150 for the half day option. To print out an application form, visit http://www.rpmtennis.com. For information, contact Richard McMichael, 301-530-6701or e-mail rpmtennis@comcast.net.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

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

-  Tuesday, June 6, 11 a.m.-noon. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD. Topic: Remembering Fathers. To register, contact Lola Skolnik at 301-431-5708, or email lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.gov.

-  Wednesday, June 7, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Bliss Room, Commons, TP/SS Campus. Topic: Between Two Cultures. Reading: from Hunger of Memory, by Richard Rodriguez. To register and receive reading, contact Susan Benfield at susanbenfield@hotmail.com.

-  Monday, June 19, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Service Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD. Topic: Helping Your Children Succeed. Reading: from Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers—And How You Can Too, by Soo Kim Abboud and Jane Y. Kim. To register, contact Carol Fuentevilla at 301-468-4499, or e-mail carol.fuentevilla@montgomerycountymd.gov.

-  Monday, June 26, 2-3:30 p.m. OASIS (at Lord & Taylor), Gaithersburg, MD. Topic: Teaching Values in the Schools. Readings: “Not Just Read and Write, but Right and Wrong,” by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and “Teaching Values in the Schools,” by Richard A Baer, Jr. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz at 301- 869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

-  Wednesday, June 28, 1-2:30 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD.  Topic:  Teaching Values in the Schools. Readings: “Not Just Read and Write, but Right and Wrong,” by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend and “Teaching Values in the Schools,” by Richard A Baer, Jr. To register, contact Christine Veirs at 240-314-8823, or e-mail cveirs@rockvillemd.gov.

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

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The Landscape Technology Department holds a Plant Sale at 12 p.m. Thursdays, June 1 and 8, in the Greenhouse, Germantown. For information, contact Steve Dubik, 240-567-7803, or e-mail steve.dubik@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Gaithersburg – Germantown Chamber of Commerce presents the Democratic Primary County Executive Candidates Forum, 7 p.m. Monday, June 5, in Globe Hall, Germantown Campus. This is an opportunity for the public to meet with the Democratic candidates for the upcoming elections for County Executive. Admission free. For information, contact the Provost’s Office, 353-7711, or e-mail hercules.pinkney@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Women’s Studies and International Education Programs present The Feminization of Migration: the Effect of Immigration on Women, Work, and Family, 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, in the Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Campus Center, Rockville. The meeting will feature speakers, readings, discussions, and a student forum; the keynote speaker is Denise Scotto, a lawyer and Vice Chair of the NGO Committee on the Status of Women in New York. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and professional development certificates will be awarded by the Center for Teaching and Learning. Admission free. For more information, contact Genevieve Carminati, 240-567-7446, or e-mail genevieve.carmanati@montgomerycollege.edu or Gail Forman at gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement hosts the Montgomery County League of Women Voters monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Discussion topic: Health Care for New Americans. Admission free. For more information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Study Abroad presents EN 200 Special Topics: Caribbean Literature, for the fall semester at Montgomery College. This course will explore the rich culture of the Caribbean Islands through its literature and music, with an optional study travel to Puerto Rico (approximately January 4-14). Examine the writings of Nobel Leareates Derek Walcott and V.S. Naipaul, in addition to George Lamming and Kamau Brathwaite of Barbados, Sam Selvon of Trinidad, Ana Lydia Vega of Puerto Rico, and others. Topics include the search for cultural identity, the struggle for cultural sovereignty, and the achievement of literary expression. For more information, contact Dr. Swift Dickison, 240-567-4004, or e-mail swift.dickison@montgomerycollege.edu, or Greg Malveaux, 240-567-7197, or e-mail greg.malveaux@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents the annual Chautauqua, 7 p.m. July 11-14, under an outdoor tent on the Germantown Campus. This year’s theme is “Creativity and Imagination.” Each program will begin with a concert performed by a local musician, followed by actors portraying Paul Robeson, Henry Ford, Leonardo da Vinci, and Coco Chanel. Admission free. Volunteers invited! For more information, or to volunteer, contact Cindy Ray at 240-567-7746, or e-mail cindy.ray@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Don’t forget the Summer Dinner Theatre’s presentation of Thoroughly Modern Millie, July 14-15, 21-23, and 28-30, in the Theatre Arts Building, Rockville Campus. For full information, see the Performances section above, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/summerdinnertheatre.

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Montgomery College will co-sponsor the Rockville Rotary Club’s 21^st Twilight Runfest, 6 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at the Rockville Town Center. There will be an 8k run through neighborhood streets and around the Rockville campus, a 1k “fun run,” music, and refreshments. For more information, visit www.mcrrc.org/twilighter.

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The Music Department presents a Piano Sale August 18-20, in the Rockville Campus Music Building. Special deals on new and used pianos as the Music Department receives new instruments for the academic year. Preview appointments may be scheduled in August. Watch the Alumni Web site for details.

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Montgomery College celebrates the dedication of the new Student Services Building, August 29, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Watch this space for more information.

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The Montgomery College Foundation holds its 21^st Anniversary Golf Classic, Monday, September 11, at the Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a putting contest, brunch, and a shotgun start at noon. Dinner will be served along with an awards ceremony and live auction at 5:45 p.m. The event will benefit Montgomery College’s scholarship program. For more information, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378.

Thunder happens! Always call ahead to confirm events. 

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

 
RESOURCES 

Technical Notice: Montgomery College has announced a weekly computer systems downtime schedule to conduct system maintenance. The downtime will occur between Sunday at 12:01 a.m. through 6 a.m. During this time, access to MyMC and the College’s Web site may or may not be available. Announcements will be added to MyMC and the Web site to notify the College community. The College appreciates your understanding and patience during the update periods.

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, http://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 faculty for Fall 2006. Part-time faculty postings are posted as needed. The following jobs are actively being recruited: Development Associate Director, Environmental Safety Coordinator, Head Librarian, Safety & Security Supervisor, Schedule Coordinator, and Senior Accountant. Montgomery College has earned the 2004-05 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. 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 http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/studemp/online_job_listing_form.htm

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The Winter 2005-06 edition of Potomac Review, a regional literary magazine, is available for sale through MC's Paul Peck Humanities Institute for $10 per copy (back issues $6). Beginning with the next issue, Potomac Review will be edited in-house by College faculty and used in creative writing classes. For information, contact Julie Wakeman-Linn, editor, by e-mail at julie.wakeman-linn@montgomerycollege.edu.

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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.

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