Area residents sample food in the atrium of the La-Z-Boy Center during the kickoff of the One Book, One Community program. MCCC hosted the first event of the 2015 "One Book, One Community" series Wednesday, March 25. The kickoff event was a chance for local businesses to show off what […]
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Culinary students’ talent showcased to community
MCCC’s Culinary Program held its second buffet of the semester Friday, March 20. Chef Kevin Thomas recommends getting to these banquets ahead of time to ensure a good seat. The theme of the last banquet was “Tasting Across America.” “It’s regional foods from around the country, so we’ll have areas […]
Board member proposes ways to balance budget
Shutting down the Whitman Campus location this coming fall was one proposal made to the Strategic Financial Planning Committee by MCCC board member Bill Braunlich. It was one of four proposals Braunlich made at the Monday, March 23 Board of Trustees meeting. He proposed that there should be investigation of […]
A Gala at Gatsby’s
The old sweetheart’s ball has been replaced and revamped into the Gala at Gatsby’s Ball. Tickets for the March 6 Gala, sponsored by Student Government, are being sold in the cashier’s office in the A building for $35. The Gala is being held at Crystal Gardens in Southgate. There will […]
First ever Pride Prom
The MCCC Gay/Straight Alliance will premiere an LGBTQ friendly prom on Saturday, March 21, in the H building. The dance is a red carpet pride prom for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer students and allies. One may wonder why a separate prom is needed. Psychology professor Melissa Grey said, first […]
President backs math redesign, asks for support
MCCC President Kojo Quartey has attempted to put an end to complaints about the math redesign. Quartey sent an e-mail to all employees advising them that there will not be a change to the math program, and that it is necessary to accept it and encourage students to excel at […]
Coming to a school near you: Free college
President Obama recently proposed free tuition for community college students. MCCC President Kojo Quartey said he is hopeful, yet cautious, about the proposal, which has many unanswered questions surrounding it. Quartey recently wrote an article on his blog in response to Obama’s proposal. “The short answer to this question [am […]
NCAA Tournament Preview
As March approaches the college basketball tournament is right around the corner with some teams on the rise and others collapsing. The tournament kicks off with the preliminary rounds to see which teams will receive bids for the 11, 12, and 16 seeds. Teams like Michigan State, Syracuse, South Carolina, […]
Job fair secrets of success
There are several excellent opportunities this spring to attend "job fairs," both on campus and regionally. The premier event on campus is the Career & Opportunity Expo that will be held on Friday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Welch Health & Education Building. This is […]
Professor weighs in on isis
This still photo from the chilling execution video shows the victims in the last moments of their lives. MCCC held a discussion panel on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria last semester, but the conversation on ISIS is not finished. Dr. Joanna Sabo, professor of political science and leader […]