IN THIS ISSUE:
Alumni Notices and Announcements: MC phone numbers changed; Alumni Directory to be updated; Seats still open for tenth annual NYC Theatre Trip; Alumni Association chapter information; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on Harold S. Glazier Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Congratulations to MC’s 2007 winning sports teams!

Exhibits: CAT Advertising Art Student Exhibit concludes at Rockville; Annual Student Show at Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Artwork from Montgomery County Public Schools at Rockville.

Performances: The Lathe of Heaven, Thursdays-Saturdays May 31-June 24, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Composers' Society of Montgomery County Concert, June 1, Rockville; Summer Dinner Theatre's Dames at Sea, Fridays-Sundays June 15-July 1, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Baseball Summer Camps in June and July.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for June; Gran Fiesta, June 2, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; viewing of Venus crossing the disk of the sun, June 6, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; League of Women Voters Unit Meeting, June 12, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

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

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College. 

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Still photographs of graduates were taken by Classic Photography, 410-203-1003.  The Alumni Association has no affiliation with Classic Photography.  Proofs of those photos are posted on the company’s Web site, www.classic-photo.com.  Also, if you had advance portraits taken at the Grad Finale in April, check the same Web site to see if your proofs are there.  About two weeks after Commencement, Classic Photography will send each graduate a proof copy of the photo(s) taken on stage during the ceremony. You can use that proof to order and purchase prints from them. 

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Montgomery College phone numbers changed May 21. Under the new system, everyone at the College is using the same area code and exchange: 240-567-xxxx. The last four digits remained the same for everyone. So if you have an old phone number for any College office, you’ll be able to reach them using the new area code and exchange with the old four-digit extension. For example, the Alumni Office’s old phone number, 301-279-5378, now is 240-567-5378. To learn more, visit www.mcinfonet.org/it/oneareacode.

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

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Don't Be Left Stranded at the Drive-In!!  It's time to claim your seat on the Alumni Association's tenth anniversary New York City Theatre Trip, Saturday, November 10 through Monday, November 12, 2007.  The trip features two fabulous new Broadway shows: Tony Award winner The Drowsy Chaperone, and GREASE, the "Best Musical of All Time," with the cast selection featured on the NBC show You're the One That I Want. Trip cost is $660* per person, based on double occupancy (for a single room, add $200). This includes a pre-trip lecture on "New York and the Theatre," transportation, accommodations for two nights at the newly renovated Grand Hyatt Hotel, and attendance at these two Broadway shows. Meals are not included.

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

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Class is filled!  If you registered for the Montgomery College Alumni Association 2007 Continuing Education course, Digital Photography, it will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 in Room 136, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. Charge those batteries and bring along your own camera for a hands-on workshop! For information, contact the Alumni Association, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Your ID number has changed!  Montgomery College has changed all student identification numbers—past and present—to new, randomly generated numbers starting with the letter “M.”  This reduces the use of Social Security Numbers in the College's student records.  New ID cards may be needed for Alumni Association members checking books out of any campus library, and for other things, too. To learn more about this change, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/collegeid. 

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

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

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If you think your address may not be correct in the Alumni Association's records, or on your copy of the latest edition of Insights magazine (Fall 2006 edition now available online), please e-mail the Alumni Office with your correct information. (If you're planning to take future classes at MC, please note that the Registrar may require an address update form, but this is not necessary for past students who just wish to maintain their contact with the Alumni Association.) Insights received an honorable mention at the 2007 CASE District II Accolade Awards in the category of One- to Three-Color Magazines for Community Colleges. To view past issues of our magazine, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/insights.

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

- Macklin Business Institute  MBI Alumni met on May 11 to commemorate Gordon Macklin and remember the impact he had on Montgomery College. For more information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

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

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

- MC Retirees For information about the Retirees Chapter or other benefits of Alumni Association membership for MC retirees, contact Jill Irey, Chapter Liaison, 240-567-7293, or e-mail mcretirees@montgomerycollege.edu.

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

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Alumni merchandise is also available through the MC campus bookstores. To view or order any of these items, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/bookstores/alumni/index.htm.

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

A gift to support scholarships can change a life and provide new possibilities to students. You can help the growing number of students who could not enroll due to a lack of financial aid and scholarships available. Last year, that figure reached over 3,000 students. Make a gift by June 30 to be included in this year's annual fund.

To make a donation to the 2006-2007 fund, please call LaVerne Gordon, associate development director, 240-567-4023, or mail your payment to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD  20850. Please write "e-news" on the memo line of your check.

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Scholarship Spotlight:  Congratulations to Aaron Pham, 2006 recipient of the Dr. Harold S. Glazier Memorial Endowed Scholarship!  The scholarship, established for Montgomery College students, honors the late Hal Glazier ’60, who served as Alumni Association president in 1993.

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

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

ATHLETICS AND SPORTS

Congratulations to the Women's Tennis team for finishing second in the nation at the 2007 NJCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championship in Tucson, Ariz. In the singles match, Jillian Elkaim finished second, Daniel Tirado finished third, and Celia Valmora finished fifth. In the doubles match, Mi Chi and Anne Gaelle LaPlanche finished second overall.

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Congratulations to the Men's Golf team, for winning the 2007 MDJUCO Regional Golf Tournament. Steve Delmar finished first in the tournament, followed by Paul Apolenis and Joey Shapiro to round out the top three spots. The team will be heading to the NJCAA National Golf Tournament June 4-8 at Chautauqua Golf Course in New York.

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The Germantown Baseball team won the Region XX Championship with a 10-0 victory over Westmoreland Community College May 6. Coach Rascher's team earned a place in the NJCAA World Series in Tyler, Texas, where they won the first game against Ridgewater College before losing to Joliet Junior College and Herkimer County Community College.

EXHIBITS

The Communications Arts Technologies Department presents Advertising Art: Student Exhibit, closing June 1, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. The gallery is open Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Martha Vaughan, 240-567-7521, or e-mail martha.vaughan@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department presents the Annual Student Show, now through the summer, in the gallery of the Pavilion of Fine Arts and other buildings, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Maureen Kohl, 240-567-1393, or e-mail maureen.kohl@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College presents Artwork from Montgomery County Public High Schools, June 11-27, in the gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. The opening reception will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, June 11, and the gallery will be open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115.

PERFORMANCES

The Black Box Theatre presents a Spooky Action Theatre Professional Performance: The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. LeGuin, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, May 31-June 3, and June 7-10, 14-17, and 21-24, in the Black Box Theatre, Communications Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. This is the stage adaptation of the beloved science fiction novel about George Orr, a man who has dreams that come true, affecting reality around him. It is an examination of total power, war, injustice, and playing God. A donation is suggested, and reservations are required. For information, contact David Phillips, 240-567-1368, or e-mail david.phillips@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Rockville Music Department presents Composers' Society of Montgomery County Concert, 8 p.m. Friday, June 1, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. The Composers Society will perform original and new music in a variety of styles. Admission free. For more information, contact Sue O'Neill Johnson, 240-567-8268, or e-mail sueojohnson@comcast.net.

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Summer Dinner Theatre presents Dames at Sea, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, and 30, and 12:30 p.m. Sundays, June 24 and July 1, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Alumni Night, June 15, will feature a 10% discount for Alumni Association members. Dames at Sea is the tale of a group of determined New York City actors that has to deal with the loss of their theater in the middle of rehearsal. This year marks the 30^th anniversary of Summer Dinner Theatre. For more information, call 240-567-7676, or e-mail summerdinnertheatre@montgomerycollege.edu.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

Registration is open for Baseball Summer Camps, June 25–29, July 9–13, July 16–20, July 23–27, and July 30–August 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, on the Germantown Campus. For a registration form, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/athletgt/, go to Baseball Program, and click on Summer Camps.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents a Jefferson Cafe(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.

- Wednesday, June 6, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: What do we mean by equality? Reading: “Harrison Bergeron,” by Kurt Vonnegut. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

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

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Montgomery College presents "Gran Fiesta," 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, on the second floor of the Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Great food and music by DJ Rumba, including salsa, cumbia, regaton, and more, plus Salvadoran crafts. Funds from the event support art, sports, and community service for youth in El Salvador. The suggested donation is $15 or $20 with dinner. For information, contact Evelyn Gonzalez, 301-625-8192, or e-mail egonzalez.sv@hotmail.com, or Carmen Maria, carmen.mauricio@hotmail.com.

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The Mental Health Association presents 50Fest Business Conference, 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, in Building II, Universities at Shady Grove, 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville. The conference, which is aimed at supervisors, managers, and human resource professionals, will use workshops and group exercises to give attendees the knowledge and ability to improve well-being and decrease stress in their workplace. The speaker for the event is Edward Mwelwa, Senior Consultant at the Teleos Leadership Institute. Montgomery College is a co-sponsor of the business conference.  For online registration or more information, visit www.mhamc.org.

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The Planetarium will host a viewing of the Transit of Venus across the disk of the sun, 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, from the roof of the King Street Parking Garage, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. For more information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents the League of Women Voters Unit Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, in Room 202, Resource Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The discussion topic is “Early Childhood Services: A Global Look.” Admission free. For more information, contact Barbara Sanders, 301-587-1323, or e-mail bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

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

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

***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events at MC *****

Summer Dinner Theatre presents Ragtime - the Musical, 6:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, and 28, and 12:30 p.m. Sundays July 22 and 29 in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Alumni Night, July 13, will feature a 10% discount for Alumni Association members. Based on the E. L. Doctorow novel, Ragtime is the story of how three struggling families deal with social challenges in early American life.

This year marks the 30^th anniversary of Summer Dinner Theatre. For more information, call 240-567-7676, or e-mail summerdinnertheatre@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The Maryland Humanities Council presents Chautauqua, 7 p.m. July 10-13, Outdoor Tent, Germantown Campus. The event will feature “Living History” portrayals of Upton Sinclair July 10, George Washington Carver July 11, Cesar Chavez July 12, and Julia Child July 13. For information, call 410-685-4185 or e-mail jdobbs@mdhc.org.

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The Montgomery College Foundation presents its 22nd Annual Golf Classic, September 10, in Rockville, Maryland. Playing slots are limited this year. For information, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College will hold the official inauguration of its new president, Dr. Brian K. Johnson, 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 9, at the North Bethesda Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The College will remain open on October 9, but will be closed to the public between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Classes will be suspended during this time.

Things change!  Call ahead to confirm event times and availability.

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

RESOURCES 

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:

Instructional Assistant, Librarian, Network Operations Manager, Trades Helper, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the second year in a row, Montgomery College has earned the Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Montgomery College was also honored by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce with the 2006 Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, a recognition of exemplary commitment to overall physical and mental health of the workforce. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.

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

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

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

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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.

If you missed the Commencement ceremony, it will be aired June 6 at 8 a.m.

Montgomery College Television is pleased to air the press conference featuring Governor Martin O’Malley’s presentation of a 1.2 million dollar check to be used for furniture and equipment for the Cultural Arts Center.  It will be shown on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. 

Other programming highlights in June:

- Montgomery College Baseball is back!  Sit back and enjoy your favorite campus team on Sundays and Mondays beginning at 6:00 p.m. 

- Crossroads Café Special discusses adult re-entry into college.  This unique, award-winning ESOL program has been expanded to fulfill the needs of Montgomery College students; it will air on Wednesdays at 9:30 p.m.

- "MC in Focus," a weekly live news show produced by the students in the Communication Arts Technologies department on the Rockville Campus, at noon and 11:30 p.m. Fridays.

- Network and Wireless Technologies examines career opportunities in the field and education at Montgomery College on Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m.