Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is now officially recognized at MCCC, which means a day off for students next year. The college Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its March 28 board meeting to follow the multitude of institutions that take a day off in observance of this national federal holiday. The […]
Author: Evan Kutz
HVAC renovation back on track
The HVAC renovation across MCCC is back on track now that financing has been secured. This major geothermal renovation project was to be financed by Bank of America, but Key Bank and Sterling Bank and Trust are now jointly financing instead, since they are better fit to handle the 15-year, […]
Braunlich, Bacarella’s resignations accepted
MCCC’s Board of Trustees extended the contract of President Quartey for another three years in a 5-1 vote on Monday, Nov. 23. The dissenting vote was by trustee member William H. Braunlich. At the end of the meeting, Braunlich announced his resignation, effective immediately, citing the travel required for his […]
‘MyMathLab’ program clarified by Science/Math dean
It has been four years since MCCC’s three beginner level math courses were redesigned, yet there still seems to be confusion about the courses. Last month, a group of students discussed student life at MCCC over lunch with a group from the Higher Learning Commission, who were visiting campus as […]
Social media citing new reason to stop shaving
Two women display their died armpits as part of a social media movement on gender perception. Men and women have an interesting relationship to shaving. Both do it, some semi-regularly and some religiously. Yet others are using it as an opportunity to say something to the public. No Shave November, […]
Reaction to Paris Attack
Kayla Corne, Sydney Bengeman, and Kelly Reaume visiting the Eiffel Tower Six months before the Paris terrorist attacks, two groups of MCCC students visited the French capital. Political Science professor Joanna Sabo led one of the groups of students, who stayed in Paris for 2 nights during an 18-day tour […]
Fast fashion affects more than just the fashionable
Forever 21, which has a store in the Briarwood Mall, has been under scrutiny in recent years for copyright issues. There is something rewarding about finding a good deal. It usually helps us to justify buying “that thing” solely because it’s such a bargain. But sometimes the purchases we make […]
Higher Learning Commission lunches with students
Students describe their experiences at MCCC to the Higher Learning Commission. A representative of the Higher Learning Commission met with MCCC students for lunch Oct. 19, to get an idea of what it’s like to attend the college. Students from Student Government, the International Studies and Respiratory Therapy clubs were […]
Possible Hitch in Financing Slows Geothermal Upgrade Process
The new geothermal systems are needed due to the age of our current systems. MCCC’s new geothermal heating/cooling project lost some steam this fall when the plan for financing fell through. Bank of America, which had considered lending money for the $17 million project, backed out, said Jack Burns, MCCC’s […]
Kaylee Angerer wins Outstanding Student Award
English professor Bill McCloskey presents to Kaylee Angerer the 2014-2015 Outstanding Student of the Year Award. The Faculty Association awarded Kaylee Angerer the 2014-2015 Outstanding Student of the Year Award. While presenting the award, Professor of English Bill McCloskey said he had the pleasure of having her in his Intro […]
