This is the area that will be transformed ino a new student space – for studying, relaxing and socializing. … The design for the new student space in the L Building is in progress. The Student Space Task Force, which is the first of many task forces that […]
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Phi Theta Kappa honors students
Ashley Klug, Jessica Ryder, Jim Devries, and President Kojo Quartey. On Tuesday night, the membership of the Tau Omicron Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa grew by 97 new initiates in a recognition ceremony held in the La-Z-Boy Center Meyer Theater. To be invited into Phi Theta Kappa is a […]
Student Government plans for future event
Students play Ping-Pong after the tables are brought up to the cafeteria for the tournament. Family Fun Night, the final Student Government event of the year, is quickly approaching. During the most recent meeting, Student Government members talked about their upcoming event, Family Fun Night, and their most recent events, […]
The Agora receives journalism awards
Web Editor Vanessa Ray wins first place for best First Amendment Reporting The Agora received 14 awards at the Michigan Community College Press Association awards banquet on April 8. The MCCPA recognized the best journalism work at community colleges in the state on Michigan. This year nine colleges competed for […]
Apprenticeships offer students opportunities
Barry Kinsey, MCCC’s director of Workforce Development, presents at the apprenticeship workshop. Apprenticeships tilt the scales when it comes to merging into the workforce. “Apprentices get their schooling paid for, they get incremental wages as they go, and at the end of it all — they get a certificate from the […]
‘There’s a shortage of skilled workers’
MCCC President Kojo Quartey speaks about the new programs the college is looking to implement in the upcoming years. MCCC President Kojo Quartey spoke about the importance of specialized skills at his annual State of the College address. Quartey said that in the future MCCC is going to offer […]
Honors credit proposed
MCCC may offer honors credit for students in the future. Within the last month, a task force has assembled to begin researching and discussing plans for an honors option at the college. Paul Hedeen, the dean of Humanities/Social Sciences Division, organized the task force. Paul Hedeen hopes to have some […]
MCCC career fair offers opportunities for many
Sean Dechart shakes the hand of an officer as he finds information about a job in criminal justice. The Career and Opportunity Expo brought out students, both current and alumni, as well as community members. There was opportunity for welders, police officers, nurses, and more. Sean Dechert, a 2016 […]
Artist encourages students to embrace diversity
ldquo;Balancing heart and brain” is on display in the library in the C Building. MCCC’s visiting artist encouraged students to pursue variety and flexibility in their art. Chicago artist Sharon Bladholm said it is important to be diverse as an artist because each material teaches something about the other materials. […]
Miyuki Zerke: Outstanding Student Award
Miyuki Zerke stands on stage to accept an award at MCCC's Honors Reception. Miyuki Zerke won three awards including Faculty Association Outstanding Student Award at MCCC's 2017 Honors Reception. Zerke has big plans for her future. “I would like to apply for internship for the FBI and the CIA,” Zerke […]