The Monday Minute with Dr. Williams

October 20, 2025
As we begin a new week, I am reminded of the many ways our community lives Montgomery College’s mission through learning, service, and connection. From MC Day preparations to celebrating our student advocates and student-athletes, I am inspired by your dedication and the positive impact you make every day.
Get Ready For MC Day Tomorrow
MC Daynew window is your opportunity to connect, explore, and plan your future at Montgomery College. This annual event brings together students, faculty, and staff across all three campuses and the East County Education Center for a full day of learning, discovery, and engagement. Start your day with the 9 a.m. Welcome Hour and Resource Fair, then join sessions from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring advising, transfer planning, financial aid guidance, career exploration, and more. The College’s deeply committed and exceptional faculty, advisors, and counselors will be available throughout the day to help you chart your next steps and make the most of your MC experience. I encourage you to take part in this exciting day and invest in your future.
Celebrate Raptor Athletics Tomorrow Night
The College is hosting a Doubleheader Sophomore Night Soccer Celebration tomorrow, October 21, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Rockville Campus. Come cheer on both the men’s and women’s soccer teams under the lights, enjoy halftime games with Monty the Raptor, and celebrate our MC Soccer Alumni. The first 50 students get free T-shirts with more prizes throughout the night. Food concessions will also be available. We have much to celebrate overall: men’s soccer is 11-5-1 and leads the nation in scoring, women’s volleyball is 20-4, ranked #1 in Region 20, and women’s soccer is flying high on a four-game win streak heading into Sophomore Night. Congratulations to all our Raptor student-athletes!
Student’s Advocacy Inspires New Maryland Law
Montgomery College student Eric Carpenter-Grantham turned personal advocacy into statewide change with the passage of “Eric’s ID Law.” The new law, which took effect this month, allows Maryland residents to add a butterfly symbol to their driver’s licenses or ID cards to indicate a hidden disability. The symbol helps first responders and law enforcement recognize and safely assist individuals whose disabilities are not immediately visible. Eric’s leadership exemplifies how our students are using their voices to advance inclusion, understanding, and positive change in our communities.
With Raptor Regards,

Dr. Jermaine F. Williams
President
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