Alumni Notices and Announcements: NYC Theatre weekend announced; Free continuing education course for Alumni Association members; Alumni Association and Athletic Department Golf Tournament; special Alumni Awards Dinner coverage on “Montgomery College Today;” Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Rate change for charitable gift annuities; Spotlight on the MC Scholarship Recognition Event; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

Exhibits: Graphic Design and Illustration Student Exhibition, Rockville; MC Rockville Art Scholarship Winners, Rockville; Solo Exhibition for the winner of the Ida F. Haimovicz Visual Arts Award, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: The Marriage of Bette and Boo, Thursdays–Sundays in June, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Summer Dinner Theatre presents Evita, June 20–28, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Summer baseball and T-ball camps in June and July, Germantown.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for June.

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

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

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.  The deadline for reservations and a deposit of $330 per person has been extended to June 30, 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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Got clutter?  The 2008 free continuing education course for Alumni Association members, “Getting Organized,” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26 in Room 224, Homer S. Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education, Rockville Campus. In an interactive session taught by a professional organizer, you'll learn what clutter is, why you keep it, and how to get rid of it. Learn strategies for managing paperwork, too! You'll receive a resource list to help you discard clutter and worksheets to keep track of all the important papers in your life. Registration is required by June 20, and seating will be granted on a first-come basis. For information or to register, contact the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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See you on the links! Come out for the Alumni Association and Athletic Department Golf Tournament, June 17 at Hampshire Greens in Silver Spring, MD. Bobby Ashton, head golf professional at Hampshire Greens and Montgomery College class of 1979, will host the tournament, which will be held at the beautiful and challenging Hampshire Greens. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the Scramble Start is at 9 a.m. Please respond by June 6 if you wish to participate. Participation is $125 per player, which includes coffee and donuts, after-play picnic lunch, on-course sodas and water, green and cart fees, team prizes, and door prizes. For information or to receive an invitation, 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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The latest installment of “Montgomery College Today,” the College’s news show, features a special story on the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, which were held on April 18, 2008. To watch this clip, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk4GHoRgMWA. For the entire episode, visit the College’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/montgomerycollege. 

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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 

Don’t miss this opportunity!  Are you one of the 130 million taxpayers that will receive a tax rebate as part of Congress' Economic Stimulus Act of 2008?  If you are, we hope you will consider donating some or all of your refund to the Montgomery College Foundation to help fund student scholarships and educational programs. News stories across the country have demonstrated the effect that donations to local charitable organizations can have, underscoring that donations to non-profit organizations such as Montgomery College multiply their way through the local economy. 

Your gift to the Montgomery College Foundation will provide direct assistance to the College's student and educational programs.  These students are the future of our local businesses and community.  As you may know, eligible taxpayers will start to receive their rebate checks this month.  While we know that some will need to use their checks for their personal needs, we recognize that for others, this might mean they have an added amount in their discretionary income.  If that is the case for you, we hope that you can consider giving to the Montgomery College Foundation. 

For your convenience, you can make a gift via credit card online or a check made payable to the Montgomery College Foundation and sent to: Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD, 20850. If you have any questions, please contact Annual Fund Director Kathy Stevens, 240-567-4108, or e-mail kathy.stevens@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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Planning a future gift?  The charitable gift annuity rate will decrease on July 1, 2008.  If you’re thinking about making a donation to the College through a charitable gift annuity, now’s the time to contact Elana Lippa, planned giving director, at 240-567-5287, or e-mail elana.lippa@montgomerycollege.edu.  For more information about giving options at Montgomery College, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving.

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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 Scholarship Recognition Event, Summer Dinner Theatre matinee performance of "Evita" will celebrate scholarship donors and recipients. The event will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 22. Please contact Melanie Kandel, 240-567-8062, for additional information. 

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. 

EXHIBITS 

The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents a Graphic Design and Illustration Student Exhibition, now 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 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 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. 

PERFORMANCES 

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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Summer Dinner Theatre kicks off its 31st season with Evita, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, June 20 through July 6, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical based on the life of Eva Peron follows her ascent from an impoverished childhood to a position as the most powerful woman in South America. Come for Alumni and Retiree Night, June 20, for a 10% discount on regular ticket prices. Admission is $37 adults, $27 children 12 and under. For more information, call 240-567-7676 or e-mail summerdinnertheatre@montgomerycollege.edu. 

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI 

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 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 3, 3-4:30 p.m. Room 140, Math Pavilion, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: The Current Political Scene, as Viewed from the Left and Right. Readings: Articles and blog entries by Robert Reich, David Brooks, Tom Friedman, and Paul Gigot. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Wednesday, June 4, 3-4:30 p.m. Room 301, Student Services Center (please note room change), Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: The Current Political Scene, as Viewed from the Left and Right. Readings: Articles and blog entries by Robert Reich, David Brooks, Tom Friedman, and Paul Gigot. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Tuesday, June 17, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Room 116, Humanities Building, Rockville Campus. Topic: Anti-Rationalism and Anti-Intellectualism in American Life. Reading:  from The Age of American Unreason, by Susan Jacoby. To register, contact Dr. Lee Annis, 240-567-5281, or e-mail lee.annis@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Wednesday, June 18, 1:30-3 p.m. OASIS, Macy’s Home Store, Montgomery Mall, Bethesda, Md. Topic:  Capitalism and the Family. Reading: from “Capitalism and the Family,” by Steven Horwitz. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-469-4976, or e-mail mdroz@oasisnet.org. 

- Friday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.-Noon. Chevy Chase Library, 5005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, Md. Topic: How Europeans Regard the United States. Reading: from Uncouth Nation: Why Europe Dislikes America, by Andrei S. Markovits. To register, contact Rhoda Bush or Mary Borders at 240-773-9590 or rhoda.bush@montgomerycountymd.gov or mary.borders@montgomerycounty.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. 

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 July ***** 

Registration for Fall Workforce Development and Continuing Education courses opens July 14 online and at any campus. To register, visit the Admissions Office or go to www.montgomerycollege.edu and click on “Admissions.” 

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Summer Dinner Theatre’s 31st season presents Beauty and the Beast, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 18 through August 3, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. Based on Disney’s version of the enchanting love story, this adaptation includes all the songs from the film plus a few new ones. Come for Alumni and Retiree Night, July 18, for a 10% discount on regular ticket prices. Admission is $37 adults, $27 children 12 and under. For more information, call 240-567-7676 or e-mail summerdinnertheatre@montgomerycollege.edu. 

Check In before Going Out!  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, Learning Center Coordinator, Senior Administrative Aide, Instructional Assistants, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the fourth 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 for the third time by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce with the 2008 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 at 1 p.m. June 2; at 9 p.m. June 3; at 5 p.m. June 15 and at 1 p.m. June 30. 

The newest episode of “State of the Arts” chronicles the “50/50=100%” art exhibition at the School of Art and Design at Montgomery College, the Music Department's Scholarship Gala concert starring the MC Chorus and MC Symphony Orchestra, and the Spring Faculty Art Exhibition at the Department of Art, Computer Graphics, Music, and Theatre on the MC Germantown Campus. 7:30 p.m. Sundays and 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 

At this year’s Montgomery College Alumni Awards, four MC alumni were awarded the Milton F. (Sonny) Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award. The award is the College’s most prestigious award for former students, and it is presented to those alumni who have demonstrated exemplary contributions to their professions, their communities, and/or the College. This year’s recipients were: Theodore L. Jarboe ’67, Mirna Ostchega, RN ’90, Dr. Gordon Johnson ’99 and Dr. Mark E. Thompson ’75. The awards ceremony will be shown at 8:30 p.m. June 4 and 25. 

Other programming highlights in June:  

- Are you aware of the many prominent people living in Montgomery County?  Tune in at 4 p.m. on Fridays and watch as prominent Montgomery County citizens share their stories in “Conversations with Remarkable People.” 

- “Best of MC in Focus” is a compilation of the 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. 

- “Campus Conversations” is a 30-minute series that explores a variety of issues, events, and topics of interest to the Montgomery College Community. This episode features a discussion about the Paul Peck Humanities Institute Internship Program. 11 p.m. Mondays, noon Wednesdays and 8 p.m. Thursdays.

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