MCCC student Amanda Roelant takes a seat during the march. Photo by Miranda Gardner. Miranda Gardner Staff Member MCCC students and professors marched against the silence on science. Student and biology laboratory assistant, Amanda Roelant marched to bring awareness to the importance of science. “We need to […]
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Board recognizes change in faculty
The board of trustees recognized the continual change in MCCC faculty. At the April 24 meeting, the board recognized retirements, welcomed new hires, reviewed the budget, and listened to progress reports for the agriculture program and HVAC renovations. Board member Jim DeVries read the resolution of commendation for English professor […]
Raise a glass for the college grads
Members of Monroe County Community College's Class of 2017. Surrounded by family and friends, MCCC celebrated the hard work and dedication of 420 graduating students. Held on a cool April 28 evening, the 2017 commencement ceremony was full of happiness, inspiration, and humor. This year’s graduation was special in that […]
Students and faculty join actors on stage for Poetry Alive!
Poetry Alive! actors Brian Knox and Hank Brannocle embrace after a fantastic performance, Through dramatic readings, Poetry Alive! actors introduce audiences to new and exciting ways to experience poetry. On April 6, the MCCC Introduction to Humanities students sponsored a Poetry Alive! performance in the Little Theater. Professors and students […]
MASS plants seeds for Earth Day celebration
The sunflower seeds have already began to germinate in the greenhouse next to the L Building. 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 […]
HVAC heating system goes online mid-April
The HVAC project is focused on the main building pumps for the A and C Buildings and East and West Tech. The connections from the well field to the main pumps are complete. “The main pumps have all been connected and successfully passed their initial startup and pressure/flow testing,” said […]
Faculty, staff debate use of new space outside L Building
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 […]
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 […]