Saturday, April 20, 2024
A squirrel nibbles on Ryan Clukey’s hand. Three orphaned baby squirrels were found by MCCC students in front of the library building. Students Ryan Hurd, Ryleigh Byrne, Sarah Worrel, Casey Vanover, and Ryan Clukey were among the many who saw the squirrels Monday, Sept. 19. Clukey and Vanover were […]
The construction on campus canceled the faculty summer meeting, which usually recognizes the adjunct faculty who reached milestone years teaching at MCCC. Brenda Kraus said a friend called her and told her about a French teaching position at MCCC. She said the job was hers if she wanted it, and […]
Hey, look over there, it’s Pikachu! If you heard that and immediately went for your phone, there’s a good chance you play Pokémon GO, the new augmented reality mobile game from Nintendo and Niantic. The game’s popularity has been riding high since its launch at the beginning of summer. MCCC […]
Using cell phones and other electronic devices can be distracting to other students (Photo by Justin Pawlowski). An increasingly debated issue on college campuses is that of students using their devices in the classroom. Devices such as cellphones, tablets, and laptops can be used to benefit the student, but often […]
The current Flint water crisis is something I've been very passionate about. I've covered it more than any other topic at the Agora, but even with how much I have covered it – it still seemed distant, like it wasn't my problem because it wasn't happening in my backyard. That […]
Jeremy McGarry is busy. In between his studies and work as a restaurant server, he fleshes out his numerous ideas and plans for MCCC’s campus and students, as well as the city of Monroe. For McGarry, pursuing these ideas at various legislative levels turns his passions into legitimate projects. Despite […]
Professor Gregory Leinbach has spent a lifetime teaching and enriching lives at MCCC. But, on June 18, 2016 Mr. Leinbach will be retiring from the college teaching family. Leinbach has worked here for 34 years and has taught a myriad of courses in both math and CIS, his classes have […]
Alex Babycz says he finally got permission from his wife to retire after 28 years at MCCC. Alex Babycz is retiring. Babycz, an assistant professor of construction management technology, taught auto service when he first started at MCCC. Babycz said the college wanted to get rid of the auto service program […]
MCCC art professor Gary Wilson is retiring after 45 years at the college. The Ceramics and Creativity professor says, “see ya!” Gary Wilson, who has the second longest tenure at Monroe County Community College, is retiring at the end of the semester. “It’s been a great 45 years. I’ve loved […]
MCCC has become a big part of the March of Dimes effort in Monroe County. College employees have walked in the March for Babies in past years, but last year the college formed its own team, according to Randy Daniels, vice president of Student and Information Services. Daniels said […]
