Alumni News 2006

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You are cordially invited to the 60^th Anniversary Gala of Montgomery College - 6: 30 p.m. Thursday, October 19,
at the Indian Spring Country Club, 13501 Layhill Road, Silver Spring, Maryland 20916.

Join us to celebrate six sensational decades and honor the alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who have enriched our community! Honorees include benefactors and friends of Montgomery College; faculty and staff, and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, as well as the Alumni Association's own Milton F. "Sonny" Clogg Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award recipients, Juan Mendoza '03 and Alyson Palmer '80!

To make reservations or request information, call the Events line, 240-567-4006, or e-mail events@montgomerycollege.edu.

Alumni Notices and Announcements: Seats open for 2006 New York Theater Trip; association membership and chapter information; alumni board election results; more.

Athletics and Sports: MC Foundation's 21st annual Golf Classic September 11. Rockville team calendars posted.

Exhibits: Compositions 2006 Student Show in the Gallery of Pavilion of Fine Arts, Takoma Park/Silver Spring; MC Faculty Exhibition: Advertising Arts, Communication Broadcast Technologies, Photography, and Computer Graphics at Rockville; The Arts Institute Study Abroad Program: Italy Dec 2005 - Jan 2006 at School of Art and Design; Prints from the Printmaking Program Collection, Rockville.

Performances: The Soulutions and Los Tambores de San Juan, September 8, Rockville; Smokey Robinson's Timeless Love Tour, September 18, Rockville; Okenti Contemporary Mohawk Music with Janet Rogers and Dawn Avery, September 19, Rockville; MC Faculty Artist Series by pianist Deborah Brown, September 15 at Rockville, and violinist Greg Pinney, September 29.

Community Events: Jefferson Cafes schedule for September; MC Orchestra Auditions; Native American Creative Writing and History workshop; Rockwood Manor Outdoor Women's Retreat; September Project screenings of the film Gandhi; African Drumming Workshop; Native American Music, Poetry, and Politics Workshop; Montgomery County League of Women Voters monthly meeting; book discussion of Purple Hibiscus; Red Cross Blood Drive.

Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education: New Noncredit and Continuing Education schedules; Apple's iLife for Communication Design preview at Rockville; Study-Travel in Caribbean Culture responses due; Study-Travel tour to China's Pearl River Delta scheduled for January.

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.

There are a few seats now available! 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.

NewYorkerlums: The NYC Alumni Reunion Reception has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Sunday, November 12, at the Novotel Hotel on 52^nd and Broadway, Manhattan. For trip or reception information, call the Alumni Office, 240-567-5378, or e-mail alumni@montgomerycollege.edu.

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. To make reservations or request information, call the Events line, 240-567-4006, or e-mail events@montgomerycollege.edu.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scholarship Spotlight: Congratulations to Thomas Divita and Edrie Ortega, 2006 recipients of the Alumni Association Scholarships! Two $2,000 Alumni Association Scholarships are presented each year to children (or parents) of MC alumni.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to Jack Curling '68, Bill Goodman '62, Ted Leneski '55, and Rudy Meredith '88, the 2006 class of the Montgomery College Athletic Hall of Fame! They will be formally inducted at the gala celebration of Montgomery College's 60th Anniversary, Thursday, October 19, at Indian Spring Country Club. To make reservations or request information, call the Events line, 240-567-4006, or e-mail events@montgomerycollege.edu.

Athletic events in September include the following Rockville Campus team schedules:

For more information about the College's athletic programs, contact the Athletics Department at each campus, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/athletics/.

The Fine Arts Department presents Compositions 2006 Student Show, now through September 22, 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 information, contact Maureen Kohl, 240-567-1393, or e-mail maureen.kohl@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Communication Arts Technologies Department presents MC Faculty Exhibition: Advertising Arts, Communication Broadcast Technologies, Photography, and Computer Graphics, now through September 29, in the Communication Arts Technologies Gallery, Technical Arts Building, Rockville. The gallery is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Communication Arts Technologies, 240-567-5256, or e-mail martha.vaughan@montgomerycollege.edu.

The School of Art and Design presents "Past and Present" The Arts Institute Study Abroad Program: Italy Dec 2005 - Jan 2006, now through September 29, in the Gudelsky Gallery and Auxiliary Gallery, School of Art and Design. The galleries are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Admission free. For information, contact Michael Anthony, 301-649-4454, or e-mail michael.anthony@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Rockville Art Department presents Wall to Wall: Prints from the Collection of the MC-Rockville Printmaking Program, now through October 6, in the Second Floor Gallery of the Paul Peck Art Building, Rockville. The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, September 11, and the gallery will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission free. For information, contact the Art Department, 240-567-5115, or e-mail john.carr@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Montgomery College World Arts Festival presents The Soulutions and Los Tambores de San Juan, 8 p.m. Friday, September 8, in the Music Recital Hall, Rockville. The evening will feature performances by the reggae/soul band The Soulutions and Venezuelan drumming and dance by Los Tambores de San Juan. Admission free. For information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5035, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Smokey Robinson/Timeless Love Tour, 8 p.m. Monday, September 18, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Robinson began his career with The Miracles, the first vocal recording artists for Motown Records founder Berry Gordy. He is known for such songs as "Shop Around," "Tears of a Clown," and "You've Really Got a Hold on Me," and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. In 2006, Robinson released a new album, Timeless Love. Tickets for this performance are $75 regular, $73 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the box office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boxoffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Music Department presents Okenti Contemporary Mohawk Music with Janet Rogers and Dawn Avery, 8 p.m. Tuesday, September 19, in the Music Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville. Admission free. For more information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5209, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.

MC Faculty Artist Series presents Deborah Brown, Piano, 8 p.m. Friday, September 15, in the Music Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville. For information, contact Jay Crowder, 240-567-5209, or e-mail jay.crowder@montgomerycollege.edu.

MC Faculty Artist Series presents Greg Pinney, Violin, 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, in the Music Recital Hall of the Music Building, Rockville. For information, contact Jay Crowder, 240-567-5209, or e-mail jay.crowder@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center Saturday Morning Children's Series presents Roald Dahl's "Willy Wonka," 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 9, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. See the classic story of candymaker Willy Wonka's tour of his fantastical factory, featuring memorable songs such as "I Want It Now!" and "Pure Imagination." Tickets are $7 adults, $6 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information or to purchase tickets, contact the box office, 240-567-5301, or visit www.montgomerycollege.edu/PAC.

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, September 5, 11 a.m.-noon. Long Branch Community Center, 8700 Piney Branch Road, Silver Spring, MD. Discussion Topic: First Day of School. To register, contact Lola Skolnik or Levora President, 301-431-5708, or e-mail lola.skolnik@montgomerycountymd.gov.

- Wednesday, September 6, 2:40-4:30 p.m. Bliss Room, Commons, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Topic: Entrepreneurialism vs. Professionalism: Rival Cultures in American Life and Business. Reading: from The Case Against Credentialism, by James Fallows. To register, contact Dr. Francine Jamin 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

- Tuesday, September 19, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Holiday Park Multiservice Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD. Topic: TBA. Reading: from TBA. To register, contact Carol Fuentevilla, 301-468-4499 or e-mail carol.fuentevilla@montgomerycountymd.gov.

- Wednesday, September 20, 1-2:30 p.m. Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD. Topic: Between Two Cultures. Reading: from Hunger of Memory, by Richard Rodriguez. To register, contact Christine Veirs, 240-314-8823, or e-mail cveirs@rockvillemd.gov.

- Wednesday, September 27, 2-3:30 p.m. OASIS (at Lord & Taylor), Gaithersburg, MD. Topic: Between Two Cultures. Reading: from Hunger of Memory, by Richard Rodriguez. To register, contact Marcy Drozdowicz, 301-869-1508, or e-mail marcy.oasis@verizon.net.

The Montgomery College Symphony Orchestra holds Orchestra Auditions, 4 p.m. Monday, August 28, and 7 p.m. Monday, September 11, in the Music Recital Hall, Music Building, Rockville Campus. The auditions are open to students and community members. Openings are for musicians who play violin, viola, cello, or bass; flute, oboe, clarinet, or bassoon; french horn, trumpet, trombone, or tuba; and timpani, percussion, or harp. Participants will be asked to play a solo selection of his/her choice, play scales, and sight-read a selection chosen by the conductor. Performers desiring college credit must enroll in MU171 College Orchestra. To schedule an audition time or for more information, contact the Montgomery College Music Department, 240-567-5209.

The English Department presents Janet Rogers: Native American: Creative Writing and History, at 9:30 a.m. Friday, September 1, in Room 142, Mathematics Pavilion, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, September 14, in Room 100, Communication Arts Center, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and at 1 p.m. Monday, September 18, in Room 404, High Technology and Science Center, Germantown. This workshop is part of Montgomery College's World Arts Festival. Admission free. For information concerning the Takoma Park/Silver Spring workshops, contact Deborah Taylor, 240-567-1619, or e-mail deborah.taylor@montgomerycollege.edu. For information concerning the Germantown campus, contact Katherine Smith, 240-567-7746, or e-mail katherine.smith@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Maryland National Park and Planning Commission has organized a Women's Outdoor Retreat, Friday to Sunday, September 8-10, at Rockwood Manor. Montgomery College's own Brenda Salas - Wellness Session, and Laurie White - Nature Photography are two of many presenters/instructors. Planned sessions and activities include Nature Hiking, Introduction to Archaeology, Nature Journaling, Canal Paddling, and more. Spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, contact Helen Aument, 301-299-5026.

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement presents three screenings of the film Gandhi, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 2-5 p.m.; and 6-9 p.m. Monday, September 11, Bliss Room, Commons, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. The screenings are a September Project event, in commemoration of 9/11/2001. Admission free. For more information, contact Dr. Francine Jamin, 240-567-1385, or e-mail francine.jamin@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Music Department presents African Drumming with Amadou Kouyate, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, September 11, 18, and 25, in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville. Learn traditional African drumming in these workshops as part of the World Arts Festival. Admission free. For information, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5209, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Music Department presents Native American Music, Poetry, and Politics Workshop, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, in Room 124, Music Building, Rockville, and 12:30 p.m. Friday, September 15, outside the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, Germantown. These workshops are part of Montgomery College's World Arts Festival. Admission free. For information on the Rockville workshops, contact Dawn Avery, 240-567-5209, or e-mail dawn.avery@montgomerycollege.edu. For information on the Germantown workshop, contact Debi Higbie-Holmes, 240-567-7841, or email debi.higbie-holmes@montgomerycollege.edu.

Paul Peck Institute for American Culture and Civic Engagement hosts the Montgomery County League of Women Voters monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, at a private home in Silver Spring. All are welcome. Discussion Topic: Local implications of decisions reached at the national LWV conference. Admission free. For location and more information, contact Barbara Sanders at (301) 587-1323 or bsanders@TerpAlum.umd.edu.

The Montgomery College Book Discussion Group meets to discuss Purple Hibiscus, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 2:30 p.m. Monday, September 18, in the Conference Room, 212MT, Rockville Campus. Join the group for a discussion of this "luminous and horrific" story of a fifteen year old Nigerian girl dealing with the struggles of her family and country. Light refreshments will be available. Copies of Purple Hibiscus can be purchased from the Rockville Campus bookstore. For more information, contact Gail Forman, 240-567-7443, or e-mail gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive, 9 a.m. Thursday, September 28, in the Student Lounge/Commons Building, Takoma Park/Silver Spring. Local Red Cross blood inventory levels are quickly declining, and hospitals are on the verge of a blood shortage; don't miss this opportunity for the community to give blood and help save a life! For information, contact Kimberly Davis, 240-567-5557, or e-mail kimberly.davis@montgomerycollege.edu, or visit http://www.my-redcross.org.

Montgomery College introduces new Noncredit and Continuing Education Classes this fall, for adults seeking business training, work skill development, or enrichment, as well as young adults seeking driver's education. 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.

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. Registration is underway. For more information on this course, contact Harry St. Ours, 240-567-7518, or e-mail harry.st-ours@montgomerycollege.edu.

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 from Thursday, January 4 to Sunday, January 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. These sessions will take place 10 a.m.-noon October 7 and November 11, in room 218K, Macklin Tower. 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.

International Education Program presents a study/travel tour to China's Pearl River Delta, from January 3 to 16. Join this voyage into the rich and varied culture of the Pearl River Delta, including visits to famous temples and ancient ruins, meals at local restaurants, and a tour of Hong Kong Island. This opportunity is open to both students and the general public; no course is required. Participants must express interest by late September, since reservations must be made in advance. Attendance at two orientation programs is required, 10 a.m.-noon October 28 and November 18 in Room 212, Macklin Tower, Rockville Campus. For information, contact tour leader Gail Forman, 240-567-7443, or e-mail gail.forman@montgomerycollege.edu.

Women's Studies and Humanities Institute's Books and Ideas programs present a Laura Leedy Gansler Master Class, 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 11, at the AFI Theater, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring. Gansler, co-author of "Class Action: The Story of Lois Jenson and the Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law," will lead a master class, followed by a showing of the film "North Country" based on Gansler's book. Refreshments will be served at the master class, and the film will start at 5:30 p.m. Admission free. For information, contact Katherine Smith, 240-567-7765, or e-mail katherine.smith@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Urinetown the Musical, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, October 11-14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, October 15, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown the Musical is the hilariously touching tale of love, greed, and revolution. The setting is a town suffering from a 20 year drought, where private toilets are controlled by a tyrannical corporation called the Urine Good Company. A hero must lead the citizens against the oppressive system. Tickets are $10 regular, $8 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the box office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boxoffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

Remember to join us for a gala celebration of Montgomery College's 60th Anniversary, Thursday, October 19, at Indian Spring Country Club. To make reservations or request information, call the Events line, 240-567-4006, or e-mail events@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Montgomery College Music Department presents a Wind Ensemble Performance, 8 p.m. Thursday, October 19, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boxoffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center presents Chad & Jeremy, 8 p.m. Saturday, October 21, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Part of the 60s British Invasion, pop duo Chad & Jeremy recorded hits "Yesterday's Gone," "Summer Song," and "Distant Shores." They appeared on the Dick Van Dyke Show, the Patty Duke Show, and Batman. This performance will feature their classic harmonies and video clips from their television appearances. Tickets are $30 regular, $28 with your Alumni Association membership card. For information, contact the box office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boxoffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

The Montgomery College Music Department presents a Symphony Orchestra Performance, 2 p.m. Sunday, October 22, Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Rockville Campus. Admission free. For information, contact the PAC box office, 240-567-5301, or e-mail boxoffice@montgomerycollege.edu.

Montgomery College presents a reading by the author Mary Kay Zuravleff, 7 p.m. Monday, October 23, Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Campus Center, Rockville. Hear the captivating, witty, and philosophical author of The Bowl Is Already Broken read from her fiction. If interested in a master class prior to the reading, or for more information, contact Katherine Smith, 240-567-7765, or email katherine.smith@montgomerycollege.edu.

A Scholarship Conference is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Saturday, October 28, in HTSC - Globe Hall, Germantown. This regional conference is geared toward Montgomery County and District of Columbia high school students and parents. Admission free. For more information, contact Denise Simmons Graves, 240-567-5093, or e-mail denise.graves@montgomerycollege.edu.

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

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

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: Academic Network Supervisor, Computer Support Specialist, Coordinator of Academic and Student Services, Course Scheduling Supervisor, Contract Services Coordinator, Equity and Diversity Specialist, General Maintenance Worker, and Job Opportunity Coordinator. 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.

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.

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.