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Issue 2008
- 4, June 2, 2008
MCCC's
Commencement 2008
On May 22 Mercer County Community College celebrated the graduation
of 935 students, bringing the 41-year total to about 31,000. Presenting
the keynote address, Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman began by saying
she was proud that her son, Jared, was among the graduates. Television
major Jennifer Leigh, a 2004 graduate of Nottingham High School, spoke
on behalf of the student population.
To
the cheers of students and faculty, Professor of Communication Alvyn Haywood
received this year's Distinguished Teaching Award.
Details and photos here.
Commencement
TV Rebroadcast Schedule
Mercer's 2008 Commencement ceremonies will be rebroadcast on Mercer
County's Cable Channel 26 on the following days and times:
Thursday, June 5, 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 10, 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 18, 8:00 p.m.
MCCC
Confers Student Awards and Scholarships
Mercer's deans presented 120 awards and scholarships to outstanding students
at the Honors Convocation on May 22. Many of the awards are endowed or
annual scholarships donated by community groups and individuals. New this
year is the Care One Scholarship for a Physical Therapist Assistant program
graduate, the Susan Farabaugh Memorial Scholarship for a graduate pursuing
the field of pathology, and the Charles Russell Engineering Scholarship
in memory of Charles Russell.
Photos here.
James
Kerney Campus Celebrates Achievement
Guests could feel the excitement at Trenton's War Memorial building
on May 13, when the James Kerney Campus hosted an enthusiastic audience
for its Celebration of Academic Achievement. Receiving awards and certificates
were 270 students who completed credit or noncredit programs. More here
with photos.
MCCC -- The Place for
Summer Camp
This summer MCCC again offers a host of enriching activities, not only
for college students taking summer classes, but for families of children
ages 6-17, who may choose from a wide variety of exciting summer camp
programs. Registration is still underway for MCCC's Camp College, Sports
Camps, Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops and Specialty
Camps. Details here.
Fun and Career Enrichment Classes
Offered June - August
Classes
all summer through Mercer's Center for Continuing Studies focus on career
development, business, computer training, interior design, continuing
education for teachers, career certificate programs, fitness, child care,
retirement, writing, finance, languages, horticulture, cooking and wine,
fine arts, swimming, golf and much more. For more information click here
or call 609-570-3311 for a catalog.
Interviews with Faculty
and Staff Now Online
WWFM's "Views and Voices" radio show, with host Rachel
Katz, features interviews with MCCC faculty, staff members and alumni.
The interviews are now archived online at the station's website here.
Spotlighting
Mercer's National Champion Tennis Player
Click here
to lean more about Mercer tennis champ Marc Nichols, who recently won
the national no. 1 singles title in Division III of the National Junior
College Athletic Association.
Ways
of Giving to Help MCCC
The Mercer County Community College Foundation provides scholarships to
deserving students and allocates needed funds for important college projects.
There are many ways you can help. Although the easiest gift is cash, it
is also possible to make a multi-year pledge, or donate appreciated securities,
insurance, personal property or real estate. You may also choose to remember
the MCCC Foundation in your will or annuity. All gifts are tax deductible
to the extent allowed by federal and state laws. More here.
Art All Over Coming to The Gallery June 3 to July 3
A
new exhibit opening June 3, Art All Over "celebrates the exuberant
'art spirit' that motivates human beings to adorn, appropriate, change,
embellish, color, and re-create the objects and environments that define
their lives," says Gallery Director Tricia Fagan. The show continues
through July 3, with a reception
set for Saturday, June 14, 1 to 3:30 p.m., and a Gallery Conversation
Wednesday, June 18 at noon. The Gallery is located on the second floor
of the Communications Building on MCCC's West Windsor campus. More here
with images.
Mercer
in the News Online
The
Times, May 26, 2008 Police Academy Graduates First Class of Corrections
Officers
Mercer
Business, May 26, 2008 Mercer's Mentors
The
Times, May 25, 2008 Nichols is Right on the Money
The
Times, May 23, 2008 Graduates Enjoy a New Degree of Success
The
Times, May 16, 2008 Mercer's Nichols is National Champ
The
Times, May 15, 2008 A Diverse Group of Grads at MCCC
Coming
to Kelsey Theatre
May
30 - June 8 -- The Full Monty
May
31-June 7-- The Little Red Hen -- (Trentonian
Story Here)
June
20-22 -- What the Butler Saw
Click
here for all current
MCCC News Online and Calendar of Events.
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here for past issues of e-News@MCCC
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to enews@mccc.edu.
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