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Nicholas Prush: Outstanding Faculty Award

Miranda Gardner   Staff member   Meyer theater was filled with emotion as a nominee turned into an outstanding faculty of the year.  Grace Yackee, vice president of instruction remained composed after an emotional announcement for the outstanding adjunct faculty award, but like a wave, the tears came back.  “You’re […]

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Robin West Smith: Outstanding Adjunct Award

ldquo;Total shock” were the first words out of Robin West Smith’s mouth when asked about winning the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award. The professor of Sociology cannot believe she was the recipient of the prestigious award. Nominations are put in by students and staff. The winner is decided by a committee […]

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MCCC hosts 2017 Honors Reception

Miyuki Zerke, who won the Outstanding Student Award, poses after the reception with her awards. (Photo by Vanessa Ray)     Miyuki Zerke: Outstanding Student Award Nicholas Prush: Outstanding Faculty Award Robin West Smith: Outstanding Adjunct Award   Miyuki Zerke won the Faculty Association Outstanding Student Award at […]

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Board raises tuition this fall

MCCC Board of Trustees unanimously voted to raise non-resident and out of state/international tuition beginning in Fall 2017 semester. At the March 27 board meeting, the board also discussed adding research review board, purchasing of a dynamometer, and supporting the Monroe County Bicentennial Alliance. They also recognized a retirement and […]

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Earth Day approaching is growing into the event

Miranda Gardner Staff Member The Math and Science Society plotted to save the planet on March 24 for Earth Day. “We planted approximately 200 paper cups of sunflower seeds,” Kathleen Shepherd professor of mathematics said. The sunflowers are growing in the greenhouse and are expected to sprout in time for […]

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March for Science, Not Silence

Miranda Gardner Staff Member This is the resistance and this is history in the making. The National March for Science on April 22 is quite the drive, but the March for Science in Ann Arbor is close to home. Professor of mathematics Mark Naber is encouraging students to band together […]

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Phi Theta Kappa Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity

Volunteers pose on the main floor of Habitat’s 93 house built. From left to right; Collin Flynn, Miranda Gardner, Lauren Pillarelli, and Saqib Noor Peracha. Not pictured; Lily Kozicki. Photo by Julia Skaggs. Miranda Gardner Staff Member Phi Theta Kappa members built hope for a Monroe County family, one brush […]

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Emergency response team offers disaster training

CERT members learn safe rescue techniques for trapped victims   Are You Prepared? What would you do if a disaster struck your town and 911 was unavailable? Could you keep yourself and your family safe? Do you know how to provide first aid for an injured loved one? Can you […]

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Student Government plans music events

Student Government is winding down from the school dance, but they still have plenty of events planned. Some of the more noteworthy events discussed during their recent meeting include inviting Bubba Wilson to the college for black history month, inviting students to perform at the college, and starting a community […]

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MCCC offers tax assistance to community

MCCC has partnered with the IRS to provide tax return assistance. The college wants to help people with low to moderate income taxpayers, who generally earn $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and/or limited English speaking taxpayers, who need assistance preparing their own tax returns. All services are free […]