Friday, April 26, 2024
Construction noise has been distracting some students and professors. Construction crews were able to stop work when classes started earlier in the semester because the sun rose earlier. Now they have to work through the morning to stay on schedule, said Jack Burns, director of Campus Planning and Facilities. “Construction […]
City Council candidates sit on a panel to inform community members of their plans for Monroe. A forum for Monroe City Council candidates and mayor and clerk-treasurer positions was held on Wednesday, Nov 1. The Agora sponsored the event, which was held in the atrium of the La-Z-Boy Center. Seven […]
MCCC graphic design and art students will compete to display their work in the new student space in the L Building. Jack Burns, director of campus facilities, said Echo Etching is partnering with the Physical Plant department to bring student art to life. “I talked to them on the phone […]
Standing room was all that was available for stragglers as students packed the basement of C Building for this year's Poetry Night. The Writing Center put together the event, which took place on October 26. Extra seats were added early during the event to help accommodate the students and staff as they lined up along the back wall […]
MCCC welcomed high school students from around the county to see what career opportunities in technology it has to offer. On Tuesday, Oct. 24, the Applied Science and Engineering Technology division hosted X-TECH. This event gave CTE students a chance to explore Professional Trades/Occupational Programs in the fields of […]
Community member Brian Lamour requesting MCCC look into reviving its defunct sports program at the Oct. 23 Board of Trustees meeting. Lamour spoke about the popularity of sports in Monroe County, citing the success of area wrestling, tennis, volleyball, softball, and football teams. SMCC women’s tennis coach Wayne Asher […]
College president Kojo Quartey believes in the power of education. While a successful education can be measured in different ways, a college’s success often is measured through retention, transfer and graduation rates. MCCC’s completion rate is at 14 percent, as of the Winter 2015-16 cohort, while the average for […]
Student Government members Rachel Fowler, Jaynie Gauthier, and Kaitlin Foley raised funds for breast cancer research. Every October, many people wear pink to remind us breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women. Wednesday, Oct. 18 members of Student Government, all decked out in pink, held […]
Light pollution is damaging our ability to study astronomical phenomenon with observatories. “Light pollution is a major problem in America,” said Roger Spalding, professor of Physics and Astronomy. The issue also is a concern here at MCCC, where our own observatory has been affected by light pollution. Even the most […]
Border walls of higher expenses are keeping some students from pursuing their education dreams. Michigan and Ohio have reciprocal programs that allow students easy access to classes across the state border, without added cost. The problem with these programs, according to MCCC President Kojo Quartey, is that they are too […]
