MCCC’s graduating class of 2015 will send their caps flying in the Health Education Building on Friday, May 1, at 7 p.m. Through April 21, 182 students have signed up to participate in the ceremony. “I’m going to miss them all,” Registrar Tracy Vogt said. Lana Shryock, retiring professor of […]
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Auto Program springs back to life
Beginning this fall, MCCC will be reinstating its Auto Service program. The program was discontinued in 1996. The director of the new program, Ross Oskui, said that the program is an attempt to address the growing demand for auto technicians. “I have more jobs than I […]
Author spends day on campus discussing food
Tracie McMillan spent three years gathering evidence for her book, The American Way of Eating. McMillan vividly described the accounts of her journey of going undercover in three separate jobs across the country to gain insight into the production and sale of food in America. She worked as an undercover […]
Panel discusses organic, health and fresh food
Panel members (from left) Kathleen Goetz, Maurine Sharpe, Orlando Thorpe, and Richard Andres discuss topics touched on in The American Way of Eating. The health concerns of processed foods and the importance of going organic have been growing topic of discussion. This is a discussion that complements the topic of […]
MCCC Reinstates ‘Automotive Sevice’ Program
After more than 15 long years, MCCC is once again offering an automotive service program. The director of the new program, Ross Oskui, said that the program is an attempt to address the growing demand for auto technicians. "I have more jobs than I anticipate students. I'm getting calls every […]
International Studies Club took a life changing trip
Club member Kayla Corn was face painting at a picnic with Iraq refugees when a little girl started to paint her insted. Ashlee Messer knew after a dinner with Vietnam refugees that she was changed forever. She was one of seven International Studies Club members who took a trip to […]
Millage fails, tuition raised
Tuition for the 2015 fall semester at MCCC has been increased 7 percent. "Voters voted against the millage; one consequence is to raise tuition," President Kojo Quartey said. The Board of Trustees, meeting on Tuesday, April 7, unanimously agreed to raise tuition for a Monroe County resident from $95 to $102 […]
Panel discusses race relations of Monroe
A cafeteria panel today discussed what racism is and how it’s affecting Monroe. “FEAR is an acronym for False Evidence Appearing Real,” said Eric Tucker when discussing fear and its role in current police brutality in the US. The six panel members introduced by President Kojo Quartey discussed race relations […]
Agora staff attends New york media conference
Members of The Agora staff traveled to New York City over spring break to attend the Spring National College Media Convention. The convention offered more than 200 sessions, workshops, special events and activities aimed at providing the 1,400 student journalists with chances to learn and network with professionals. Some rooms […]
Pride Prom reflects acceptance
The Monroe County Community College Gay/Straight Alliance premiered the LGBTQ friendly prom on Saturday, March 21st in the Health Education building. The dance was a red carpet pride prom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and allies. “This is wonderful, we’re making history here and it’s about time,” student […]
