The impact of her father as well as one of her middle school teachers was enough to inspire Stephanie Wozniak to pursue a career in education. “My dad was a teacher, and I really looked up to him when I was younger, of course,” she said. “I did have one […]
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MCCC introduces multiple new programs for students
The professor pinches and swipes the air in his office as he demonstrates the augmented reality headset. The headset overlays an iridescent digital model of a building created by students of professor Emrah Kazan, associate professor of construction management technology, in the air above his desk. The extremely detailed model, […]
Winter Wonderland event held at Student Success Center
The inaugural Winter Wonderland event was held Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Student Success Center inside Founders Hall. “We have an event every semester and this is to highlight all the services and activities here at the Student Success Center,” Gerald McCarty, dean of student services, said. “Not only our […]
President emeritus dies at 99, leaves lasting legacy at MCCC
Ronald Campbell, MCCC’s first president, died at 99 on Feb. 2. His 100th birthday was just over a month away. Campbell was chosen as president by the Board of Trustees in 1964 and continued in his position for two decades, according to a memorial released by The Foundation. After retiring […]
New art instructor hired at MCCC
Three-time visiting artist now teaching multiple classes on campus
A dean’s favorite painting on campus led to a local artist and MCCC alum becoming an art instructor at the college. David Larkins, an artist with over 60 years of experience and a three-time visiting artist, is now an instructor at the college. He said he was put in private […]
Whitman Center coordinator comes full circle
How Rebecca Fournier found her way back to MCCC in full-time position
As a student, she took a communication fundamentals course at the Whitman Center. Then, years later, she helped register that same professor of that class for a Lifelong Learning class. Rebecca Fournier’s communication fundamentals course included a demonstration speech as one of the projects. She did her presentation on wigs: […]
Author visits campus, discusses how to fight disinformation
More than 150 guests gathered in the Meyer Theater atrium for a lecture on Monday, Nov. 18. Barbara McQuade, author of “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America,” spoke at MCCC about disinformation and misinformation. The event was presented by AAUW Monroe. McQuade is a lawyer who served as […]
Halloween crossword, answers
Answers to the Oct. 29 crossword
Attached is the crossword featured on page 12 of the Oct. 29 edition of the Agora. Answers can be found by scrolling past the crossword.
MCCC hosts annual visiting artist series
Betzi Lievens, MCCC alum, provides community with workshop, lecture over two-day program
The sounds of voices chattering in the auditorium quickly quieted when the artist came on stage. Betzi Lievens, MCCC alum and local artist, hosted a presentation on Oct. 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. to show her work and talk a little bit about her life. The next day, she hosted a […]
Annual Poetry Night draws in large crowd
Every seat in the Holladay Theater, which holds a capacity of 50, was filled, leaving standing room only for this year’s annual Poetry Night on Oct. 23. Over 50 people attended the event, which was hosted by the Writing Center, and 33 people performed. Lori Jo Couch, director of the […]