Alumni Notices and Announcements: Waiting list forming for 2006 New York Theater Trip; 2006 Sonny Clogg Award winners announced; MC couples sought for Insights magazine; association membership and chapter information; alumni board election results; more.

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on Summer Dinner Theatre Scholarship; volunteering and mentoring opportunities.

Athletics and Sports: Four alumni named to Montgomery College Athletic Hall of Fame.

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

Programs for Future Alumni: School age summer camp continues in August.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for late July and August; Piano sale at Rockville; Student Services Building dedication ceremony at Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: Apple's iLife for Communication Design preview at Rockville; Study-Travel in Caribbean Culture responses due.

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College.

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

 ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Presidential Search Process Update: The College's Board of Trustees has selected an executive search firm and appointed a presidential search advisory committee to assist the board in its hiring of a successor to Dr. Charlene Nunley, who announced earlier this year her plans to retire from the College. Academic Search Consultation Service, a nonprofit group based in Washington, has experience in presidential and senior level search for universities and colleges. The Academic Search team, which includes MC President Emeritus Robert E. Parilla, has been conducting a series of listening sessions to help develop a profile that will guide the search. The Board's search committee is expected to begin its review of applicants in September and has been charged with providing a list of 3 to 5 candidates, by December, for the Board's final review and selection, which is tentatively scheduled for early 2007. For updates on the search process, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/presidentialsearch.

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We've still got the 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). Although seats are sold out, 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. Absolutely no refunds on show tickets or transportation costs. Hotel costs not refundable after November 1, 2006.

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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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Congratulations to Juan Mendoza '03 and Alyson Palmer '80, winners of the 2006 Milton F. (Sonny) Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award! Juan and Alyson will be honored at the gala celebration of Montgomery College's 60th Anniversary, Thursday, October 19, at Indian Spring Country Club. Watch for more details coming soon!

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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 Spring/Summer 2006 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 met in July for a picnic at Don Day's farm in honor of his retirement. Photos are available on-line at www.montgomerycollege.edu/engineeringalumnipicnic. For 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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Congratulations to Carol Leahy '77, Juan Mendoza '03, Afshin Pishevar '87, Sharrod Robertson '95, Judith Vaughn-Prather '69, and Helen Youth, MC retiree, on their election to the Alumni Association's Board of Governors!  They join Dr. Bruce Carpenter '83, Julissa Reyes '00, Etienne Takougang '98, and Jorge Urrutia '74, who were reelected to new terms on the board.

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Alumni Association president Bob Hydorn and MC alumni director Jessica Warnick are quoted on the benefits of participation in alumni associations, in a new book aimed at giving helpful tips to students considering studying at a community college. Community College: Is It Right for You?, by Susan H. Stafford, is published by John Wiley.  Bob and Jess join Marga Fripp, Roy Gordon, and a dozen other members of the MC community cited throughout the book. 

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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:  Nineteen scholarships are available to students participating in the Summer Dinner Theatre training program. These funds help talented students break into the exciting businesses of acting, set design and construction, stage managing, and other performing arts careers. Two of these Summer Dinner Theatre scholarships are sponsored by the Alumni Association.

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

Congratulations to Jack Curling '68, Bill Goodman '62, Ted Leneski '55, and Rudy Meredith '88, who have been named to the Montgomery College Athletic Hall of Fame! They will be formally inducted at a ceremony during the College's 60^th Anniversary celebration on October 19.

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.

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 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.

 

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.

-Thursday, July 27, 2-3:30 p.m., Gateway's Heliport Gallery, 8001 Kennett Street, Suite 3, Silver Spring. Topic: The Breakdown and Rebuilding of Community. Reading: from Bowling Alone, by Robert Putnam. To register, contact David Fogel, 301-562-1400, or e-mail david@gatewaycde.com.

-Tuesday, August 1, 11 a.m.-noon, Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring. Topic:  Summer Memories. To register, contact Lola Skolnik or Levora President, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.gov.

-Wednesday, August 2, 2:40-4:30 p.m., Bliss Room, Commons, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: “Confirmation Bias.” READING: a short set, less than 8 pages total -- a nice break for a summer gathering. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

-Tuesday, August 8, 1:15-2:45 p.m., Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton. Topic: TBA. Reading: from TBA. To register, contact Carol Fuentevilla, 301-468-4499, or e-mail carol.fuentevilla@montgomerycountymd.gov.

-Monday, August 21, 2-3:30 p.m., OASIS (at Lord & Taylor), Gaithersburg. Topic and Reading: TBA. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

- Wednesday, August 16, 1-2:30 p.m., Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville. Topic and Reading: TBA. 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 Landscape Technology Department holds a Plant Sale at 12 p.m. Friday, July 28, Tuesday, August 1, and Thursdays, August 3 and 10, in the Greenhouse, Germantown. A wide variety of plants including perennials, ferns, shrubs, and trees will be offered. For information, contact Steve Dubik, 240-567-7803, or e-mail steve.dubik@montgomerycollege.edu.

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The local chapters of the Buick and Oldsmobile clubs present the annual All-GM Car Show for 2006, 9 a.m. Saturday, August 12, in the parking lot beside the duck pond, Rockville Campus. The show has featured over 100 cars in the past. Lunch will be available from O'Brien's Pit Barbecue. Admission FREE. For more information, contact Cory Corell, 240-686-0229.

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The Music Department presents a Piano Sale August 18-20, in the Rockville Campus Music Building. Special deals on new and used pianos as the Music Department receives new instruments for the academic year. Preview appointments may be scheduled by calling the Music Department Piano Desk, 301-315-2464.

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Montgomery College celebrates the dedication of its new Student Services Center, 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Admission FREE.  For information or to RSVP, call 240-567-1312.
 

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

Rockville Campus presents AA112X: iLife for Communication Design, Monday evenings starting September 11. This course, which will take place in one of the Rockville Campus' computer labs, is designed to give artists or designers tips and techniques on using Apple's iLife Suite (iPhoto, iMovie, iTunes, iWeb, and iDVD). Students will be encouraged to bring a digital camera, digital video camcorder, or iPod to class to archive older videos and slides for online publishing. A preview of the class will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, in Room 136 of the Technical Center, Rockville Campus. Registration is underway. For more information on this course, contact Harry St. Ours, 240-567-7518, or e-mail harry.st-ours@montgomerycollege.edu.

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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 Fall *****

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.

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Remember to join us for a gala celebration of Montgomery College's 60th Anniversary, Thursday, October 19, at Indian Spring Country Club. Watch for forthcoming details!

Heat 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

 We'd like your feedback about our electronic newsletter or other Alumni Association services! To make your opinion known, e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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

 For facts about Montgomery College, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/legislative/facts.html 

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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for faculty for Fall 2006. Part-time faculty postings are posted as needed. The following jobs are actively being recruited: Administrative Aide, Analyst/Programmer, Building Equipment Mechanic, Library Assistant, Network Engineering Specialist, Science Learning Center Supervisor, Senior Administrative Aide, and Part Time Faculty Opportunities. 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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