Alumni Notices and Announcements: Alumni and Retirees discount night at Summer Dinner Theatre; waiting list forming for 2006 New York Theater Trip; MC couples sought for Insights magazine; association membership and chapter information; more.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on Don Day Engineering Scholarship; volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Men’s Golf Team places sixth in Division III Championship; Men’s Tennis Team receives seven points at Division III National Tournament.

Exhibits: Compositions 2006 Student Show in the Gallery of Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: Damn Yankees July 1-2, Rockville; Thoroughly Modern Millie, July 14-15, 21-23, and 28-30, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Sign up your kids now for school age summer camp; New junior tennis program at Rockville; Downcounty Latino Network holds an Open House at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Community Events: City of Rockville holds Independence Day fireworks at Rockville Campus; Dialogue with Candidates for Governor/Lieutenant Governor at Takoma Park/Silver Spring; Annual Chautauqua at Germantown; Rockville Rotary Club’s 21^st Twilight Runfest.

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 night is Alumni Association night, with 10 percent discounts for Association (and Retirees Chapter) members -- and it fills up quickly! To arrange your ticket discount for 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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We’ve started a waiting list!  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.

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). Our seats are sold out, but we’re keeping a waiting list in case anyone has to drop out. Please print out and complete the form, and send it to the MC Alumni Association, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850. If your name comes up, you’ll be asked to send the full registration amount by August 15. 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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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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Bliss alums who signed on with Ma Bell may be interested in viewing www.bellsystemmemorial.com, a private site chronicling the history of the pre-divestiture phone company. Thanks to Ward Crabill for calling the site to our attention.

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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 past students 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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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 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 has met to plan the chapter activities for the coming year. For information, call 240-567-7293, or e-mail jill.irey@montgomerycollege.edu.

 - Engineering alumni will meet for a picnic July 16 at Don Day’s farm. 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

Thank you—to the many people who have given to Montgomery College’s Annual Fund!  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 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. 

To make a donation to the 2006-2007 fund, 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:  Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Michelle Clark, and Se Jong Cho announced the creation of an engineering scholarship honoring Professor Don Day at the Rockville Campus’ 40^th Anniversary Gala. Dr. Day was an inspiration to countless students in his 38 years dedicated to Montgomery College. The fund will continue his legacy by raising $100,000 to provide financial assistance to at least one full time student each year for the rest of time.

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 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

The Rockville Campus Golf Team took sixth place at the NJCAA Division III Golf Championship, June 9-15, at Chautauqua Golf Course, Jamestown, NY. Defending National Champion Brent Davis of Silver Spring finished second, two strokes behind the eventual champion.

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Anthony Barnes and Vladimir Klimenko of the Men’s Tennis Team earned seven points at the Division III National Tournament in Plano, Texas, May 13-19, while representing Montgomery College.

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

EXHIBITS

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

Summer Dinner Theatre presents Damn Yankees through July 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.  

And then, later this month, 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

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 now 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. Six sessions are still available; starting dates are 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.

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Montgomery College and the Downcounty Latino Network hold an Open House, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 15, in the Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The event will feature workshops about college admissions, financial aid, and preparing elementary, middle, and high school students for higher education. Workshops are offered in both English and Spanish. Admission free. To register, e-mail recruit@montgomerycollege.edu. For information, contact Camille Scott, 240-567-1583 or, for information in Spanish, contact Evelyn Gonzalez at 240-567-1468.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Montgomery College hosts the City of Rockville’s Independence Day Fireworks Celebration, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at the Rockville Campus.  Festivities are from 7 to 10 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9:30. For information, visit www.rockvillemd.gov/events/independence-day.htm. 

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in July. 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, July 5, 2:40-4:30 p.m., Bliss Room, Commons, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: The Lost Art of Conversation. Reading: from Conversation: A History of a Declining Art, by Stephen Miller. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, (240) 567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Monday, July 17, 2-3:30 p.m., OASIS (at Lord & Taylor), Gaithersburg. Topic: Re-reading the Declaration of Independence. Reading: The Declaration of Independence. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, (301) 869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

- Tuesday, July 18, 11 a.m.-noon., Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Topic: Fighting Boredom: Recreation and Activity. To register, contact Lola Skolnik or Levora President, (301) 431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.gov.

 - Tuesday, July 18, 1:15-2:45 p.m., Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton. Topic: America’s Defense of Liberty. Reading: “Who Are Americans to Think That Freedom Is Theirs to Spread?” by Michael Ignatieff. To register, contact Carol Fuentevilla, (301) 468-4499, or e-mail carol.fuentevilla@montgomerycountymd.gov.

- Wednesday, July 26, 1:00-2:30 p.m., Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville. Topic: The Lost Art of Conversation. Reading: from Conversation: A History of a Declining Art, by Stephen Miller. To register, contact Christine Veirs, (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 Lincoln Park Historical Foundation and Leroy E. Neal African American Research Center present a Dialogue with Candidates for Maryland Governor/Lieutenant Governor, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, in Room 122, Health Science Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Stuart Simms, Martin O’Malley, Anthony Brown, and Robert Ehrlich have been invited to speak on critical issues facing African Americans in Maryland. Admission free. For information, visit www.aapc.md.org, or contact Kenneth Nelson, 301-563-5516, or e-mail kenneth.nelson@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 information, or to volunteer, contact Cindy Ray, 240-567-7746, or e-mail cindy.ray@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Montgomery College co-sponsors 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.

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. Enrollment is not required for travel! The Puerto Rico trip is open to the general community, with the requirement of attending two orientation sessions prior to leaving. Responses by interested participants are needed by August 25. 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.

***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events in the Summer *****

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 August newsletter 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 the August newsletter for more information.

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The Montgomery College Foundation holds its 21^st Annual 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.

Water 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

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 For more information on Montgomery College, check out MC's website, http://www.montgomerycollege.edu

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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. 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 http://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.

 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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