A group of MCCC students petitioned for an improved math system at the April 25 Board of Trustees meeting. Austin Eby, an MCCC student who led the petition, said his goal was to see a traditional, lecture class added to the math program. “I am not trying to eliminate the […]
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The People of a Poisoned City: Testimonials from the people of Flint, MI
The current Flint water crisis is something I've been very passionate about. I've covered it more than any other topic at the Agora, but even with how much I have covered it – it still seemed distant, like it wasn't my problem because it wasn't happening in my backyard. That […]
McGarry pushes projects
Jeremy McGarry is busy. In between his studies and work as a restaurant server, he fleshes out his numerous ideas and plans for MCCC’s campus and students, as well as the city of Monroe. For McGarry, pursuing these ideas at various legislative levels turns his passions into legitimate projects. Despite […]
Quartey challenges Monroe to learn about diversity
MCCC President Kojo Quartey led students and employees through a diversity exercise. Monroe, Michigan is a place which could be considered lacking in diversity. In fact, according to the most recent census, 94.8 percent of the county is Caucasian and MCCC likely boasts a similar statistic. In an effort to […]
Palestinian student brings dreams to MCCC
Student Mohammed Karin gives a presentation in the MCCC cafeteria on misconceptions about Arabs and Muslims. One the hardest things to be today is an Arab in America. Whether they are born on American soil or not, Arabs can suffer a bombardment of hatred on TV or worse – from […]
CIS professor Gregory Leinbach retires
Professor Gregory Leinbach has spent a lifetime teaching and enriching lives at MCCC. But, on June 18, 2016 Mr. Leinbach will be retiring from the college teaching family. Leinbach has worked here for 34 years and has taught a myriad of courses in both math and CIS, his classes have […]
Construction professor Alex Babycz retires
Alex Babycz says he finally got permission from his wife to retire after 28 years at MCCC. Alex Babycz is retiring. Babycz, an assistant professor of construction management technology, taught auto service when he first started at MCCC. Babycz said the college wanted to get rid of the auto service program […]
Author turns father’s letters into emotional talk on courage, honor
Author Teresa Irish spoke at a One Book, One Community event at MCCC Teresa Irish turned her father’s emotional letters into a heartfelt journey for all ages. Irish was the featured author for the One Book, One Community “Meet the Author,” event in the La-Z-Boy Center March 23, 2016. Five-and-a-half years […]
After 45 years, Gary Wilson retires
MCCC art professor Gary Wilson is retiring after 45 years at the college. The Ceramics and Creativity professor says, “see ya!” Gary Wilson, who has the second longest tenure at Monroe County Community College, is retiring at the end of the semester. “It’s been a great 45 years. I’ve loved […]
Monroe Big Band performs for 10th anniversary concert
The Monroe Big Band brought its World War II era music to the One Book, One Community kickoff. Monroe County’s community reading program celebrated its 10th anniversary with a big band bang. MCCC hosted the 2016 kickoff event for the One Book, One Community of Monroe County on March 12, […]
