As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Monroe County organizations have made changes to 2021’s upcoming One Book, One Community events. Every year, the OBOC program encourages the community to read a selected book so it can be discussed and understood as a community every year. The goal of the program is […]
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What the millage renewal means for MCCC
Campus structure and safety improvement plans for the next few years are underway. MCCC’s Maintenance and Improvement Millage was renewed on Nov. 3 passing with a 60.4% margin. Phase 2 of the millage can now begin in 2021 as planned. MCCC President Kojo Quartey said the first priority projects include […]
The Department of Education extends Clery Report deadline
Campus security reports are typically out by this time of year, though 2020 has changed that. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Education has extended the deadline for the Clery Report from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31. Laura Egan, senior director of programs at the Clery Center, said […]
MCCC enacts 3-week shift to online courses
The beginning of the Fall 2020 Semester saw a large shift toward online or blended courses for MCCC because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, in response to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services emergency order on Nov. 15, all classes at MCCC have ceased on-campus meetings and continued […]
COVID-19 restrictions delay poetry contest
The Writing Fellows in collaboration with MCCC’s Inside Out Dance Ensemble is hosting a poetry contest. The deadline for submission was previously Nov. 18. However, because of the three-week shut down of the college, the submission deadline has been extended. Lori Jo Couch, assistant professor of English and Writing Center […]
Monroe and Election Night
During the Nov. 3 election, Agora staff went around Monroe and neighboring townships and cities to document the events of the day. This is a collection of photos that the staff collected over the course of the day to highlight certain areas of the voting and the behind-the-scenes process.
Virtual scavenger hunts may continue
Even with a low turnout, events can still be considered a success. The MCCC Student Government hosted their Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt student activity Oct. 30. Student Government hosts a campus scavenger hunt every year, yet due to this year’s circumstance, the event was conducted through Zoom video chat instead. Invitation […]
MCCC’s Market Twenty 4 Seven reopens
A large selection of food snacks and beverages are available on campus once again. Market Twenty 4 Seven is the micro market area in the Student Services and Administration Building outside of the cafeteria where staff and students can browse and purchase various food and refreshments. Originally opened at the […]
Makerspace PPE donations aid community
MCCC has produced and is donating hundreds of personal protection equipment products around the community. Since March, over 350 face shields have been produced, and distributed across campus and donated to over 30 organizations and businesses throughout the community and region. Michael Reaume, ASET technician/Perkins technical specialist, who is in […]
TRAILS to support MCMC mental health
TRAILS to Wellness is coming to the Monroe County Intermediate School District to help Middle College students support their mental health. TRAILS is an acronym for Transforming Research into Action to Improve the Lives of Students. TRAILS communication specialist Ollila Meredith said TRAILS was created by the University of Michigan’s […]