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 www.montgomerycollege.edu/calendar.
 

IN THIS ISSUE:

Alumni Notices and Announcements: NYC Theatre weekend change of plans; MC Goes Tobacco-Free; Montgomery Scholars Alumni Reunion; Nominations for Outstanding Alumni Awards now being accepted; Seeking volunteers for committee service; Alumni-themed products available for gift ideas. 

Alumni Giving and Volunteer Opportunities: Spotlight on the Steve Wolford Memorial Scholarship; Information on MC Foundation giving opportunities.  

Exhibits: ”Three Photographers: Realization,” Rockville. 

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for August; “A Hope in the Unseen” One Maryland One Book kickoff event, August 19, Rockville. 

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

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

College Resources: General information about Montgomery College. 

Click on any of the links below for additional information. 

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 

It’s not too late to sign up!  The Alumni Association’s 11th annual New York City Theatre Weekend is scheduled for November 8-10, 2008!  Seats are limited, as there will be only one bus this year — so get your reservation in quickly!  A Catered Affair closed July 27; the Alumni Association has replaced it with the Tony Award-winning musical Gypsy. Loosely inspired by the story of Gypsy Rose Lee, this entertaining musical follows a family of Vaudeville-era touring performers and chronicles the shyest member’s hesitant rise to stardom.  

The trip cost is $660 per person, based on double occupancy, which includes a lecture about New York and the Theatre, transportation, accommodations for two nights at the Hilton New York, and a top Broadway show.  Meals are not included.  A deposit of $330 per person is required with the reservation, with the remaining balance of $330 due by September 22, 2008. Single occupancy is $200 extra. 

For more information, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni. To make a reservation by phone with your credit card, call Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378. We hope you’ll join us in New York this fall! 

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Montgomery College Goes Tobacco-Free—On August 1, Montgomery College put into effect a new policy prohibiting the use of tobacco products on any College-owned property. For information on this policy, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/tobaccofree/. 

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The annual reunion of the Montgomery Scholars Honors Program will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, August 18, in the Rockville Campus Amphitheatre. If you were enrolled in this program, come out to catch up with your former classmates and professors while enjoying light refreshments. Rain location is the Theatre Arts Arena. RSVP by August 13 with your name and year of graduation. To respond or for information, contact David Foote, 240-567-7248, or e-mail david.foote@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Outstanding Alumni Achievement Awards. This award honors former Montgomery College students who have gone on to win recognition or benefit their communities through their accomplishments. For a listing of this year's awardees and a copy of the nomination form, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/alumni/achievement.html. 

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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, 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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The Alumni Association is looking for former students who are interested in serving on one of its Board committees. These groups help to coordinate special events at the College, organize fundraising efforts, distribute Alumni Association scholarship funds, and determine the benefits of Alumni Association membership. Looking to exercise your leadership skills or put your expertise to work for the College? We'd be glad to have your help! Contact us at alumni@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, or call Susan Kryszak at 240-567-7678. 

ALUMNI GIVING AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Grant a Wish at Montgomery College! If you haven't made a gift yet, here's a great way to do it. (If you have, our thanks to you!) The Office of Institutional Advancement has gone live with a new on-line giving page. Now, you or your friends can visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving and in a matter of minutes make a gift to Montgomery College. To make a gift directly, click on “Make a Gift to MC Now.” 

For more information, please contact Kathy Stevens, 240-567-4108, e-mail kathy.stevens@montgomerycollege.edu or mail your payment made payable to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville, MD 20850. Please write "e-news" on the memo line of your check. 

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Scholarship Spotlight: Congratulations to Med Minavand Chlal, recipient of the Steve Wolford Memorial Scholarship! The fund, created by James G. Davis Construction Corporation, is named in honor of Steve Wolford, a beloved and talented member of the Davis Construction team who died in a motorcycle accident. The scholarship benefits students enrolled in the Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education who are interested in pursuing careers in the building trades and construction industry. 

Scholarship programs are available to MC students through the Montgomery College Foundation. Your contributions can help support these students as they work to complete their educational programs. Please consider making a contribution to the Montgomery College Foundation for student scholarships, 900 Hungerford Drive, Suite 200, Rockville MD 20850. For information, call Nell Kane, 240-567-7491, or e-mail nell.kane@montgomerycollege.edu.  

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If you are interested in volunteering your time to work with Montgomery College staff to recruit prospective students, contact the Alumni office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.   

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Mentoring Opportunities: Takoma Park/Silver Spring Student Development seeks both international and American alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past students who have either graduated or transferred from Montgomery College. Adjustment to a new community may be difficult, especially if there is a difference in language and culture. The International Buddy Program can help ease the transitional phase and help students adjust to the social, academic and cultural environment at Montgomery College. The primary mode of communication will be e-mail, unless otherwise agreed upon by both parties. All who are interested in serving as mentors must be alumni of Montgomery College. For more information or to volunteer, contact Dr. Harold Barber or Eniola Olowofoyeku at 240-567-1480, or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or eniola.olowofoyeku.@montgomerycollege.edu. If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail. 

EXHIBITS 

The Rockville Communications Arts Technologies Department presents Three Photographers: Realization, August 21 through September 26, in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville. New works by CAT faculty members Jon Goell, Brian Jones, and Harry St. Ours will be on display. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, and the gallery is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Admission free. For more information, contact the Communications Arts Technologies Department, 240-567-2521. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(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. 

- Tuesday, August 5, 1:30-3 p.m. Room 205, Humanities Building, Rockville Campus. Topic: The Scopes Trial and Science and Religion in the United States. Reading: from Summer for the Gods: The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion, by Edward J. Larson. To register, contact Dr. Lee Annis, 240-567-5281, or e-mail lee.annis@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Wednesday, August 6, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Room 301, Student Services Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: Edgar Allan Poe and American Gothic. Reading: Selections from Poe's poetry ("The Raven"), fiction ("The Cask of Armontillado" and "Eleanora"), and criticism ("The Philosophy of Composition"). 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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The Maryland Humanities Council presents "A Hope in the Unseen," 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville. This program is part of the One Maryland One Book campaign, which aims to unite people across the state by having them read the same books and think about the same experiences and ideas. This kickoff event will feature Cedric Jennings, the subject of the book A Hope in the Unseen, by Ron Suskind. Admission free. For more information, visit www.mdhc.org/programs/one-maryland-one-book/. 

LIFELONG LEARNING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION 

Montgomery College introduces new Noncredit and Continuing Education Classes for adults seeking business training, work skill development, or enrichment. Many of the College's new offerings are continuing education classes formerly offered through the Montgomery County Public Schools. The list of available classes can be found online at www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce and at MC admissions offices, Montgomery County libraries, and Workforce Development and Continuing Education customer service centers. For questions or to have a noncredit schedule mailed, call 240-567-5188. 

***** And Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Events in September ***** 

The Montgomery College Foundation presents its 23rd Annual Golf Classic, 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 8, at Woodmont Country Club, 1201 Rockville Pike, Rockville, Md. This event will benefit the scholarship program. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., followed by a putting contest and lunch in the club's ballroom and outdoor terrace. Play will begin at noon, and at 5:45, dinner, the awards ceremony, and a live auction will end the day. For participation or donation information, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Rockville Art Department presents an Adjunct Faculty Exhibition, September 8 through October 3, in the Sarah Silberman Gallery, Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. This collection of work by adjunct professors in the Rockville art program will be curated by Ken Jassie and Eun-Mee Chung. The reception will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, September 8, and the gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For more information, contact the Rockville Art Department, 240-567-5115. 

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The Takoma Park Art Department presents Trajectories: Paintings by Andrew Wodzianski and Joan Bevelaqua September 15 to October 18, in the King Street Gallery of the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The selection of paintings will be curated by Claudia Rousseau, a professor in the School of Art + Design. The reception will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, and the gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. Admission free. For more information, contact the School of Art + Design, 240-567-1368. 

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The World Arts Festival presents Vera Milankovic, piano, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Milankovic will perform a solo recital of Serbian piano music. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

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The Faculty Artists Series presents a Faculty Jazz Recital, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 30, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209. 

Call to confirm event times and arrive safely! 

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

RESOURCES 

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

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

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

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

Adult Re-Entry Program Director, Financial Records Assistant, General Maintenance Worker, Instructional Associates, and faculty positions in various disciplines. For the fourth year in a row, Montgomery College has earned the Maryland "Workplace Excellence" Seal of Approval from the Maryland Work-Life Alliance, a public, private, non-profit coalition founded by Montgomery County and Discovery Communications, Inc. The "Excellent Place to Work" designation is a seal of quality that recognizes employers that demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to their workforce by supporting employees' integration of professional, personal, and community roles. Montgomery College was also honored for the third time by the Alliance for Workplace Excellence and the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce with the 2008 Health and Wellness Trailblazer Award, a recognition of exemplary commitment to overall physical and mental health of the workforce. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu. 

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The Montgomery College internal news feed is available daily on Inside MC Online. Read college-related news and announcements in addition to interesting stories on MC students, alumni, faculty, and staff. 

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Student Employment Services are available free to alumni, but registration is required. For an appointment to review a resume, or for assistance in creating a resume, contact the Job Opportunity Office, 240-567-5057. 

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Is your business hiring?  Alumni whose firms are recruiting new employees in the Montgomery College area are invited to post their positions on the student employment services site.  To post your company's job opportunity, visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/studemp/online_job_listing_form.htm 

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You can still listen to the College's radio station, even if you're far from campus! MC's eRadio WMCR plays today's adult hit music from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Listen for "The 60's at Six," "The 70's at Seven," "The 80's at Eight," and "The 90's at Nine" every evening. Easy Overnight plays the best mix of lite rock favorites along with great album cuts from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Listen to tomorrow's radio professionals today as Montgomery College radio students develop their on-air skills.  

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If you're in Montgomery County, you can watch the College on cable channel 10!  MC's Instructional Television presents a variety of news, movies, on-air classes, and fascinating informational programming around the clock.