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MCCC Care Closet in need of members

Editor’s note: This story was updated on Nov. 9 to correct an inaccurate title. Jenna Bazzell’s correct title is associate professor of English. The Care Closet is a resource at MCCC that consists of items such as clothing, hygiene products and school supplies. Items are located in cabinets in the […]

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Five-year Capital Outlay Plan approved to expand H Building

The H Building renovation at MCCC now has a nearly $21.9 million price tag. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Oct. 23 to approve an updated five-year Capital Outlay Plan, which details an expanded H Building. The renovation adds 45,380 square feet to the existing 16,822-square-foot building.  The additions […]

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Halloween Learning Carnival held at MCCC

The Halloween Learning Carnival, sponsored by the Student Success Center, took place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Founders Hall. Amanda Althouse, coordinator of Student Success, and Kambuza Mugala, College Completion Corps coach, worked together to plan this event. The event was intended to increase the awareness of […]

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State funding uncertain for H Building renovation

MCCC had high hopes of receiving state assistance to make some $16 million in renovations and additions to the H Building. The college was ranked fourth out of 22 community colleges for its $8 million request.  However, President Kojo Quartey reported to the Board of Trustees in June that a […]

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MCCC experiences road work delays

The project to repave the roads around MCCC’s campus was delayed for three weeks due to an issue obtaining asphalt from a service plant, and a fiber optic line being hit, causing $300,000 in damages.  The initial project started on Aug. 14, according to the contract between MCCC and Asphalt […]

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Halloween-themed Learning Carnival to be held on campus

There will be a Halloween-themed Learning Carnival on Oct. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Student Success Center located in Founders Hall. The event is intended to increase awareness of student resources at the Student Success Center. Attendees will be able to meet with members of mental […]

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‘Frightful Nights’ performance to be held at MCCC

The Agora Chorale and College-Community Symphony Band will host a “Frightful Nights” concert on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Meyer Theater. The concert will feature Halloween-themed pieces performed by the band and choir. There will also be a performance from the Inside Out Dance Ensemble. Mark Felder, director […]

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MCCC Student Government hosting Halloween events on campus

Editor’s note: This version of the story removes the canceled Trunk or Treat that was scheduled for Oct. 28. In true Halloween spirit, MCCC Student Government will be hosting numerous festive events starting Friday from Oct. 20 until Wednesday, Oct. 25. All events will be held on campus and are […]

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Writing Center to host Poetry Night

The MCCC Writing Center is hosting a poetry night on Oct. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Holladay Theater in Room C-19. The event is free and open to students and the public.    The Writing Center’s annual event mixes poetry and Halloween fun into one night. Participants […]

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Auditions to be held for MCCC’s annual play

MCCC students have a chance to show off their talent. MCCC’s student play this year is “PUFFS: or, Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic (One Act for Young Wizards Edition)” by Matt Cox. Angie Lai, adjunct theater instructor and director, said she is seeking […]