Adults who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 are 17 times more likely to be hospitalized compared to vaccinated adults, according to a study conducted this year. MCCC President Kojo Quartey’s mother was affected by these hospitalizations from the pandemic. “Because she had a stroke, she needed to be hospitalized, but […]
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“No playbook on pandemic”
Prospective respiratory therapy students breathe easier after information sessions
The respiratory therapy program hosted two information sessions via Zoom on November 11 to teach the public about the program. The director of respiratory therapy, Dr. Ijaz Ahmed, ran the Zoom meetings where he spoke about the program and the need for growth in the respiratory therapy field. Respiratory therapy […]
Ballroom Dance Club to host its third party
As the weather gets cooler, the Ballroom Dance Club has just the thing to keep warm. The Ballroom Dance Club is having a “County Casual Dance Party” from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 in the H Building, Room 139. The dance theme of the night is the Argentine tango, night club […]
Images from the perspective of MCCC students
MCCC's Image magazine is accepting submissions
Through shared stories and images, experiences beyond individual perception become available to a wider audience. MCCC’s Images magazine offers glimpses of MCCC students’ points of view through fine art and literature. Submissions of original art and literature from coursework or personal projects are being accepted for the Images 2022 magazine […]
Roush Industries and MCCC collaborate to create new jobs
Roush Industries, an engineering supplier, and MCCC will be entering into an agreement to create new jobs in the state of Michigan. The Board of Trustees unanimously approved the creation of a Michigan New Jobs Training Program Agreement on Oct. 25. Roush Industries will create 100 new jobs through this […]
Study abroad program to explore Eastern Europe
MCCC’s short-term study abroad program will take on Eastern Europe with a business and culture focused trip in May of 2022. The estimated travel dates are May 16-27, 2022 and are subject to change, said Wendy Wysocki, professor of business and economics and Global Studies Coordinator. Students in the program […]
County to have first Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event
A suicide loss survivor is a person living through the tragic aftermath of lossing a loved one to suicide, according to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Monroe County will have its first Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event on Nov. 20 at the Bedford Branch Library in Temperance from 9 […]
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College administration yet to respond to vaccine mandate
MCCC officials are still evaluating the best way to respond to the federal government’s vaccine mandate. President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 24 that the Department of Labor developed an emergency vaccination rule. The rule requires either a full vaccination status or a weekly negative COVID test from each employee […]
Clery report comes back with one less zero
Unlike previous years, MCCC’s Clery report does not have all zeros this year. The report indicated a car theft that occurred on campus. An incident report from Jan. 30, 2020, states that a student had parked her car outside of the L building at 3 p.m. leaving her purse in […]
Safety Services office to be renamed in honor of Bill Myers
The name of the Safety Services office will be changed to pay tribute to the original supervisor Bill Myers, who died Feb. 24. “The name change is to honor the man that created the original Security Office,” said Charlie Abel, chief of Security. “Originally the campus was patrolled by the […]