These events may be of interest to friends and former students of Montgomery College. Events are grouped to help you find items of interest. For MC's full calendar, visit webdb.montgomerycollege.org/Internet/calendar/monthly.cfm. 

This is our first issue distributed through Constant Contact, our new electronic newsletter service. You may wish to take a moment to become acquainted with the new subscription features offered through the links at the end of this message.

IN THIS ISSUE:

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

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on Dr. Harry Harden Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.

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

Exhibits: Annual Student Show at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Performances: Summer Dinner Theatre's Dames at Sea, through July 1, Rockville; Summer Dinner Theatre's Ragtime—the Musical, Fridays-Sundays July 13-29, Rockville.

Programs for Future Alumni: Enrollment Fair, June 29, Germantown; Baseball Summer Camps in July; Harry Potter Book Party, July 20, Rockville.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for July; Independence Day Celebration, July 4, Rockville; Chautauqua, July 10-13, Germantown.

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

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College.

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Didn’t you want to bring along a friend??  The Alumni Association has a few open seats for the 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, so reserve quickly! The Association cannot hold 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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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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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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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 (Spring 2007 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.) 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 Recently departed alumna Ann Stillwell donated jewelry to the Bhramara Heid Scholarship Fund and supplies to the department. In memory of her contributions to the program, the scholarship will be renamed the Bhramara Heid and Ann Stillwell Scholarship. For more 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 more 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.

It's the beginning of a new academic and fundraising year. Thank you for your support in the 2006-2007 year; be the first to make a donation for this year!

To make a donation to the 2007-2008 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 Eveline Atontsa and Michel Kamga Kengne, 2006 recipients of the Dr. Harry Harden Jr. Memorial Endowed Scholarship!  The scholarship for Montgomery College students honors the late Dean Harden, who passed away in 1998.

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 Rockville Men's Golf Team for placing third in the 2007 NJCAA Division III Men's Golf National Championship. The tournament was held June 4-8 at Chautauqua Golf Club in Chautauqua, N.Y. Steven Delmer finished twelfth overall and had a combined score of 300. He had the best individual score on the team of 12 over par.

EXHIBITS

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.

PERFORMANCES

Summer Dinner Theatre presents the final performances of Dames at Sea, 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 29 and 30, and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. 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.

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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.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

Montgomery College is holding an Enrollment Fair, 1 p.m. Friday, June 29, in Globe Hall, High Technology and Science Center, Germantown. This event, for future students, family, and friends, will feature special presentations, workshops, and campus tours. Representatives from Admissions, Counseling, Financial Aid, Student Life, and -- yes -- the Alumni Association will be available to attendees, and the application fee will be waived for new students. Light refreshments and door prizes will be offered. Admission free. For more information, contact Kani Holt, 240-567-7816, or e-mail kani.holt@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Registration is open for Baseball Summer Camps 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.

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The Rockville Campus Bookstore presents a Harry Potter Book Party, 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 20, in the Bookstore, Campus Center, Rockville. The event will feature games, prizes, crafts, and food. Copies of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows can be pre-ordered at the Bookstore. For more information, contact Anna Nicolaisen, 240-567-7133, or e-mail anna.nicolaisen@montgomerycollege.edu.

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WDCE announces summer enrichment camps and programs for young people at all grade levels. For information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce/youth.html.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in July and August. 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, July 3, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: Rediscovering Lewis and Clark. Reading: from the journals of Lewis and Clark. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Wednesday, August 1, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 256, Student Services Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: American humor. Reading: “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,” by Mark Twain. 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 hosts the City of Rockville's Independence Day Celebration, 6:30 p.m. July 4, on the Rockville Campus. There will be free concerts, food, and an excellent fireworks display. Bring the whole family for a night of celebration! For more information, visit http://www.rockvillemd.gov/events/independence-day.htm.

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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.

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 at MC *****

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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The Rockville Art Department presents the Sarah Silberman Gallery Dedication in September, in the Art Building, Rockville. The gallery is being renamed in honor of Silberman's $500,000 gift to the school and her many years as a student and resident artist at Montgomery College.

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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.

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Montgomery College names the Student Services Center in honor of President Emerita Charlene Nunley, Friday evening, October 19, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus.  Mark your calendar and watch for further details!

Heat happens!!  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 third year in a row, Montgomery College has earned the Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Montgomery College was also honored by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce again with the 2007 Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, a recognition of exemplary commitment to overall physical and mental health of the workforce. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.

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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.

In July, watch American history unfold with exciting programs such as On Common Ground, American Passages, Crossroads Café, Unfinished Nation, Biography of America, and Voices from the Tomb. 

Summer sees the return of Chautauqua.  This year’s theme is “Food for Thought” and features Upton Sinclair, George Washington Carver, Cesar Chavez and Julia Child.  Be sure to watch on Mondays at 9 p.m. on July 16 and July 23.  Past Chautauqua programs may be seen on Thursdays at 9 p.m. 

Other programming highlights in July:

- The Locker Room features all of the latest in Montgomery College sports. 7:30 p.m. Mondays

- MC Over Seas highlights the Montgomery College study abroad program.  2 p.m. July 25

- Enjoy those long summer days with the wonderful sounds of Okenti Musical.  2 p.m. Thursdays

- 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.  6 and 8 p.m. Saturdays