September Happenings at Montgomery College
For MC Alumni and Friends 

This sampling of events is drawn principally from Montgomery College's online calendar, http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/calendar.

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In this issue:

- MC Health Institute launches Katrina Disaster Support
- 20th Fall Golf Classic tees up Sept. 12
- World Arts Festival begins fourth season Sept. 8 at Rockville
- Jefferson Cafes schedule for September
- MC Symphony adds audition Sept. 10 at Rockville
- IEP, Women's Studies and CTL host Book Discussion Group Sept. 12 at Rockville
- WDCE begins driver education classes September in Gaithersburg
- Family seeks memories of the late Prof. Richard Ulrich for memorial service Sept. 14
- CAT presents digital illustration exhibit now through Sept. 30 at Rockville
- Performing Arts Center presents "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Sept. 17 at Rockville
- Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus hosts Red Cross Blood Drive, Sept. 21
- Athletic events in September
- Forthcoming College events in October
- Alumni Association to launch chapters in Nursing, Engineering
- MC giving opportunities include Annual Fund and Auto Donation Program
- Mentoring opportunities available through International Buddy Program and Lifelong Learning
- Resources for Alumni Association members include insurance, car rental discounts, and preferred hotel rates

Click on any of the links below for additional information.

 
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New Orleans, Louisiana, was devastated this week by Hurricane Katrina. Charity Hospital, Tulane University's teaching hospital in the central city near the Superdome, is struggling to keep generators running and services continuing. They remained open while nurses cranked air pumps to keep patients breathing. Critical care patients have been airlifted to Houston. Tulane president Scott Cowen wrote in a web posting August 31, "The faculty, staff and students of Tulane University, especially in our medical and public health schools, have proven to be an extraordinary group who have not only conducted themselves with patience and decorum but have reached out to others in acts of exemplary valor in situations small and large."

Montgomery College's Health Sciences Institute has established a Charity Hospital Relief Fund at the Montgomery College Foundation, for members of the College community interested in contributing to those affected by this disaster. Diane M. Barberesi, the Institute's coordinator of clinical education outreach, notes, "There are millions of terrible stories, but I believe we can focus on one corner that ties in with our mission while we can meet the needs for those faculty, staff and alumni who wish to contribute." Checks may be made payable to the Montgomery College Foundation, 900 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD 20850, with "Tulane/Charity Hospital Fund" noted on the "memo" line or in an accompanying note. The Foundation will transmit these contributions to the hospital. For information, contact Diane Barberesi, 240-567-5562, or e-mail diane.barberesi@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Last call to sign up for the Montgomery College Foundation's 20th Anniversary Fall Golf Classic, to be held Monday, September 12 in Rockville! For information on sponsoring or playing, contact Bernice Grossman, 240-567-5378, or e-mail bernice.grossman@montgomerycollege.edu. The Alumni Association's coveted Green Mug goes to Kayran C. Moore for being the first to spot the typo in last month's announcement of this event.

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Music Department and Arts Institute of Montgomery College present The Soulutions (Reggae and Blues) with Los Tambores de San Juan (Venezuelan Drumming and Dance), 8 p.m. Thursday, September 8, in the Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville Campus. Part of the 4th annual Montgomery College World Arts Festival, a festival of music, dance, workshops, lectures, film, residencies and social gathering from around the world. Admission FREE. For information, contact the Music Department, 240-567-5209, or visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/musicrv/.

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Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents Jefferson Cafes(TM) in September. Jefferson Cafes feature coffee, dessert, and engaging conversation based on a brief reading, done in advance, on a topic in American life and culture. Attendance limited, pre-registration required. 

Please sign up early, because the Cafes fill quickly. For more information about the Jefferson Cafes, contact Francine Jamin, (240) 567-1385, e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/americanculture.

This month, the Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement will sponsor several special events in recognition of Constitution Day. For more information, visit the Institute's Special Events Web page.

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Rockville Music Department announces additional audition for the MC Symphony Orchestra, 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, in the Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville Campus. Due to high interest, the orchestra has added this audition date for students and community members, including high school students looking for college-level playing experience. The orchestra has openings for musicians who play violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, french horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, and harp. All orchestra musicians, both new and returning, must audition each semester. Participants desiring college credit must enroll in MU171, College Orchestra. The one-credit course is offered at 7 p.m. Monday nights. Montgomery County Public Schools students can earn SSL hours for appropriate volunteer activities associated with their participation in the orchestra. To schedule a required audition time, call 240-567-5209.

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International Education Program, Women's Studies Program, and the Center for Teaching and Learning present a Book Discussion Group, 2: 30 p.m. Monday, September 12, in the Campus Commons, Room 212 Macklin Tower (not the Library), Rockville Campus. Under discussion: Kerry Hulme's Booker Prize-winning novel "The Bone People." Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Dr. Gail Forman, 240-567-7443, or e-mail gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Workforce Development and Continuing Education unit offers two driver education classes, starting September 12 (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights from 6 to 9 p.m.) and October 27 (Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.).  All sessions are taught at Montgomery College's Business Training Center in Gaithersburg at 12 S. Summit Avenue.  Driving sessions are scheduled on a Saturday or Sunday.  The purpose of the driver education course is to prepare students to take the examination for a Maryland driver's license.  Prospective students must have a learner's permit, as issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA). Registration is now underway for each of the fall sessions and class size is limited. The cost is $395 for Maryland residents. Out-of-state residents pay an additional $160 fee. The MVA requires minor students to attend the orientation session accompanied by a parent or mentor, where they will become acquainted with the class requirements and Maryland's Graduated Driver Licensing Law. The classes and instructors are licensed and certified by the MVA. For registration and general information about any of the driver safety courses, contact Marcy Jackson, 240-567-2589, e-mail marcy.jackson@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/wdce.

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Montgomery College notes with sadness the passing of Fire Science and Applied Technologies Professor Emeritus Richard Ulrich. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, at Heritage Christian Church, 15250 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring. The family is seeking stories about Professor Ulrich to share at the memorial service. Such stories may be e-mailed to Professor Aggie Harrell, aggie.harrell@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Communication Arts Technologies presents Digital Illustration: Electronic Art That Communicates, now through September 30 in the CAT Gallery, Technical Center, Rockville Campus. Opening reception 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 14. This exhibit showcases the work of eight illustrators: Craig Frazier, Michael Gibbs, Patricia Johannsen, William Low, Whitney Sherman, Nancy Stahl, Martha Vaughan and John Yanson. Created for postage stamps, picture books, posters, greeting cards, magazines and promotional advertising, the pieces demonstrate the artistry of visual story telling and a mastery of a variety of digital techniques. For more information, contact Martha Vaughan, (240)567-7521, e-mail martha.vaughan@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/~mvaughan/technical_center/digital_illustration.html.

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Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents The Troika Organization's National Tour of "Thoroughly Modern Millie," 2 p.m. Saturday, September 17, at the Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Winner of six 2002 Tony awards and based on the original 1967 Oscar-winning film of the same name, "Thoroughly Modern Millie" will transport audiences back to 1922 Manhattan during the time of jazz, speakeasies, and moonshine. Midwestern girl Millie Dillmount travels to New York City in search of love and a "modern marriage," but ends up rewriting all the rules of love and has all of New York dancing the Charleston. Filled with frisky flappers, dashing leading men, and a dragon-lady of a villainess that audiences will love to hate, this thoroughly modern musical will be a perfect evening of madcap merriment. Tickets are $26 Regular, $24 with your Alumni Association membership card. For more information, e-mail boffice@montgomerycollege.edu or visit http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus hosts a Red Cross Blood Drive, 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 21, in the Student Lounge, Commons Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. This is an opportunity to give the gift of life by giving blood. For information, contact Kimberly Davis, 240-567-5557, or e-mail kimberly.davis@montgomerycollege.edu.

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International Education Program and the Organization of Chinese Americans-Greater DC present an authentic Chinese dinner at the Fall 2005 Theatre Cafe, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, in the Theatre Arts Arena, Rockville Campus. Music by representatives of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestra. $15 per person includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. Make checks payable to OCA-DC. Dinner will be followed by a free screening of "Together," director Chen Kaige's award-winning coming-of-age tale. Registration deadline September 20. For information, contact Gail Forman, 240-567-7443, or e-mail gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu; or Lisa Lee at OCA-DC, 240-418-5388.

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Athletic events in September include the following:

Women's Soccer

9/8 Thursday, Columbia Union College at Rockville, 4:00 p.m.

9/10 Saturday, Brookdale CC at Rockville, 1:00 p.m.

9/13 Tuesday, Rockville at CCBC – Catonsville, 5:00 p.m.

9/17 Saturday, Rockville at Gloucester CC,  12:00 p.m.

9/18 Sunday, Ocean CC, at Rockville, 1:00 p.m.

9/20 Tuesday, Rockville at CCBC – Essex, 6:00 p.m.

9/23 Friday, Cecil CC, at Rockville, 4:00 p.m.

9/24 Saturday, Rockville at Potomac State College, 12:00 p.m.

9/27 Tuesday, College of Southern Maryland at Rockville, 4:00 p.m.

9/30 Friday, Howard CC, at Rockville, 4:00 p.m.


Men's Soccer

9/3 Saturday, Rockville at Union County CC, 12:00 p.m.

9/4 Sunday, Rockville at Nassau (NY), 12:00 p.m.

9/6 Tuesday, Rockville at College of Southern Maryland, 4:00 p.m.

9/10 Saturday, Hagerstown CC, at Rockville, 12:00 p.m.

9/14 Wednesday, Prince George's CC, at Rockville, 3:30 p.m.

9/18 Sunday, Ocean County CC, at Rockville, 1:00 p.m.

9/21 Wednesday, CCBC-Essex, at Rockville, 3:30 p.m.

9/23 Friday, CCBC-Catonsville, at Rockville, 3:30 p.m.

9/24 Saturday, Rockville at Potomac State College, 2:00 p.m.

9/27 Tuesday, Rockville at Allegany CC, 4:00 p.m.

9/29 Thursday, Chesapeake College, at Rockville, 3:30 p.m.


Women's Tennis

9/16 Friday, Rockville at Cecil CC, 4:00 p.m.

9/20 Tuesday, Rockville at Hagerstown CC, 4:00 p.m.

9/23 Friday, Harford CC, at Rockville, 3:30 p.m.

9/27 Tuesday, Rockville at Harford CC, 3:30 p.m.

9/29 Thursday, Cecil CC, at Rockville, 4:00 p.m.


Women's Volleyball

9/3-9/5 Saturday-Monday, Rockville at Howard Invitational, times TBA

9/8 Thursday, Catonsville CC, at Rockville, 6:00 p.m.

9/13 Tuesday, Rockville at Howard CC, 7:30 p.m.

9/15 Thursday, Rockville at Baltimore CC, 6:00 p.m.

9/20 Tuesday, College of Southern Maryland at Rockville, 6:00 p.m.

9/22 Thursday, Anne Arundel CC, at Rockville, 6:00 p.m.

9/27 Tuesday, Tri-Match at Rockville: P.G. vs. Allegany, 4:00 p.m.; Allegany vs. MC-R; P.G. vs. MC-R.

For more information, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.

 

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

 

Lifelong Learning Institute presents Dr. Lesley Lee Francis, granddaughter of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Robert Frost, teaching a class on her grandfather's poetry, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, starting October 9 at the Rockville Campus. Dr. Francis will explore Frost's poetry, including "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" and "The Road Not Taken." She will also share personal stories about her grandfather, including those learned through papers once owned by him and those by his children. Tuition for this non-credit, continuing education class is $68; Maryland residents age 60 and over pay only a $38 fee. For information, contact Gary Hong, 240-567-7869, or e-mail gary.hong@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Lifelong Learning Institute presents "Transition Planning for Older Adults," Course # ILL100, CR 25147, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays October 15, 22, and 29, at the Rockville Campus. Before leaping into retirement, take this class. It will give you the tools and resources to design the next phase of your life and build a powerful support network. Tuition and fees $135 for County residents; non-Maryland residents add $120. Sorry, no tuition waiver for seniors for this class. For information, contact Gary Hong, 240-567-7869, or e-mail gary.hong@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Rockville Campus presents "Celebrate the Past, Welcome the Future," a concert by the MC Symphony Orchestra, 2 p.m. Sunday, October 23, at the Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. In celebration of the Rockville Campus's 40th anniversary, the concert features the world premiere of a composition by Dr. Jeffrey W. Mangles commissioned exclusively for this event and drawing on popular tunes from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. The program also marks the launch of the "Empowered to Excel" partnership of the College and Montgomery County Public Schools, and features a historical exhibit. Admission FREE. For information, contact Dr. Wen Kurkul, 240-567-7550, or e-mail wen.kurkul@montgomerycollege.edu.

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MC Arts Institute presents the second annual Arts Stars Awards, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 27, at the beautifully renovated AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring. Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the growing arts community in Silver Spring - and honor our 2005 Arts Stars: Brad Oscar '83, Broadway actor; Ed Sanchez '90, filmmaker; Bonnie Fogel, founder, BAPA Imagination Stage; Eliot Pfanstiehl, president and CEO, Strathmore Hall Arts Center; and Jerry Whiddon, retired artistic director, Round House Theatre. Tickets from $50; all proceeds support the MC Arts Institute. For information, contact Isabel de la Puente, 240-567-5287, or e-mail isabel.delapuente@montgomerycollege.edu.


Water happens! Always call ahead to confirm events.

To request accommodations for a disability, please notify the sponsoring office or contact person at least 2 weeks before the event.

 

ALUMNI NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alumni Association to welcome new chapters in Fall 2005. Alumni from the Nursing and Engineering programs have formed steering committees to activate Alumni Association Chapters for those majors.

- Nursing alumni wishing to suggest activities or services for the Nursing Chapter are invited to contact Karen Bashir, chapter president, via the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Engineering alumni wishing to suggest activities or projects for an Engineering Chapter are invited to contact Don Day, faculty liaison, 240-567-5235, or e-mail the Alumni Office at alumni@montogmerycollege.edu.

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WANTED: Part-Time and Temporary Faculty.  Montgomery College has positions available in many areas with assignments beginning soon.  Montgomery College has earned the 2004-05 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. Complete information and descriptions are posted at https://jobs.montgomerycollege.edu.

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All Aboard!  We're keeping a wait-list for the Alumni Association's eighth annual New York Theatre Weekend, November 12-14, 2005. All spaces are reserved, but if someone drops out you may still have a chance – so get your name in!  This year's shows are "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" with John Lithgow, and the Monty Python musical "Spamalot" with Tim Curry and David Hyde Pierce.  Round trip motor coach from the Rockville Campus, two nights at the Novotel Hotel, and two Broadway shows are included in the basic cost of $585 per person (double occupancy). That's less than what some services are charging for individual seats, now that those shows have been to the Tony awards! For more information, call the Alumni Office, (240) 567-5378.

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Now you can show your support for Montgomery College's future growth by ordering from a special selection of custom-labeled, specially named Montgomery College Alumni Association Wines from Elk Run Vineyards. Elk Run 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 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 VOLUNTEER AND GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

There are several opportunities for you to help students who depend on scholarship support to pursue their education. Your gift can make an extraordinary difference in the lives of Montgomery College students. Here are a few of the ways you can help the College in its mission of changing lives:

- The College relies on alumni and friends to show their support by donating to the Annual Fund – designed to raise critically needed funding for immediate use.  We're counting on you: Only with the help of our alumni will we be able to raise the funding needed for scholarships, programs, new technology and equipment for our classrooms. Visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/giving to find out more, then make your tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund today at https://ssb.montgomerycollege.edu/pls/eagle/hzskpldg.p_vt_giving. 

- Getting tired of your old car?  Please remember the Montgomery College Foundation's Automobile Donation Program. The Montgomery College Foundation will accept 1993 vehicles or newer, and only if there is no damage to the body of the car. All donated cars will be sold at automobile auctions by a licensed wholesaler, and the proceeds will support Montgomery College students and programs through the Annual Fund. For more information, contact Carrie Hurd, (240) 567-4028, or e-mail carrie.hurd@montgomerycollege.edu.

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Are you considering your options for estate planning? The Montgomery College Foundation's Planned Gifts Committee offers choices for alumni and friends considering ways to include Montgomery College in estate planning. For more information, see the Committee's letter at www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/instadrv/foundation/pgcspring2005.doc, or call the Development office at (240) 567-4009.

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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 international alumni to participate as mentors in the International Buddy Program. The program provides a working relationship between current international students and past international 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 Stephanie Waller at (240) 567-1480 or e-mail harold.barber@montgomerycollege.edu or stephanie.waller@montgomerycollege.edu.

If you have a country or major of study mentor/mentee preference, please indicate that in your e‑mail.


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