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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Discounted theme park tickets are available through the Office of Special Events. Don’t miss this opportunity to get reduced tickets to Hershey Park, Six Flags, Kings Dominion, or Busch Gardens before the end of the season. For information, contact the Office of Special Events, 240-567-4006, or e-mail steve.gustafson@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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Honorary Alumna appears on YouTube! The newest edition of the “Montgomery College Today” television show is now available for viewing on YouTube. The program highlights the newest alumni, honorary degree recipient and Alumni Assistant Bernice Grossman and the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony. The thirty minute show is divided into four segments, and can be found at www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=D270A766F654FCA4.  Enjoy watching!  

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Contact Harris Connect to confirm your data for the upcoming Montgomery College Alumni: Today directory. Consider adding a photo or writing brief comments to update your classmates. Contact Harris at 1-800-922-8065, and they will send you an e-mail link. Changes will be accepted through September 17. 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.  Alumni Association members will need their new ID numbers to check books out of campus libraries.  Watch for your new membership card, with your new ID number, coming soon.  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  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.

 - Montgomery Scholars alumni are having a reunion at 4 p.m. Saturday, August 18, in the Rockville Campus Amphitheatre (next to the Humanities building). There will be light refreshments and outdoor games; alumni are asked to bring contributions to the annual scrapbook. 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 Jose Abraham, 2006 recipient of the Brian T. Gallagher Memorial Endowed Scholarship! The scholarship is in honor of Brian Gallagher, the first student member of the Board of Trustees and adjunct faculty member in the Speech, Dance, and Theatre Department on the Rockville Campus. 

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.

EXHIBITS

The Takoma Park/Silver Spring Art Department presents the Annual Student Show, now through the end of 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.

PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE ALUMNI

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 a Jefferson Cafe(TM) in 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. 

- 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. 

- Thursday, August 9, 1:30-3 p.m. Room 206, Humanities Building, Rockville Campus. Topic: Challenging Tom Brokaw. Reading: from The Great Generation, by Leonard Steinhorn. To register, contact Dr. Lee Annis, 240-567-7281, or e-mail lee.annis@montgomerycollege.edu. 

- Thursday, August 16, 6:30-8 p.m. Heliport Art Gallery, 8001 Kennett Street, Suite 3, Silver Spring, Md. Topic: Teaching Values in the Classroom. Reading: “Teaching Values in the Schools,” by Richard A. Baer and “Not Just Read and Write,” by Kathleen Kennedy Townsend. To register, contact David Fogel, 301-562-1400, or e-mail david@gatewaycdc.com. 

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 at MC ***** 

The Planetarium presents Ancient Sky Watchers of Guatemala, Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, and Honduras, the Maya, 7 p.m. Saturday, September 1, in the Planetarium, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Learn how the Maya developed a better solar year determination (tracking of the winter solstice) before 900 A.D. than the Europeans did in 1582 A.D. Admission free. For information, contact Harold Williams, 240-567-1463, or e-mail harold.williams@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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

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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 launches a new campaign for College giving - and 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!

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

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

 RESOURCES 

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

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

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

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WANTED: Full-time and Part-time Faculty. Montgomery College is seeking applications for staff, temporary, and full- and part-time faculty positions. The following jobs are actively being recruited:

Instructional Assistant, Librarian, Network Operations Manager, Trades Helper, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the 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 August, Montgomery College Today is back with a new episode.  The popular magazine show, hosted by Elizabeth Homan, features all of the latest stories about Montgomery College. The current episode features Montgomery College’s commencement ceremony and interviews with the Board of Trustees Scholars.  Other features include a story about Bernice Grossman, student Garrett Quinn, 2007 Alumni Awards, the Athletic Hall of Fame induction and the Graduate Transition Program graduation ceremony  Also included is a segment on college sports. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 p.m. 

Math courses return to Montgomery College Television. Interested in perfecting your math skills? Why not tune-in to Jeopardy Algebra Review and watch as Professor Bill Witte explains math with a very unique style.  6 p.m. Mondays.

Other programming highlights in August:  

- MC Over Seas highlights the Montgomery College study abroad program.  8:30 p.m. Wednesdays

- Sit back and enjoy the end of the summer with the Okenti Musical.  2 p.m. Wednesdays

- Network and Wireless Technologies Program explores the program at Montgomery College and the career opportunities in the computer networking and wireless communications industries. 8:30 p.m. Fridays

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