The ACM Annual Conference took place Oct. 12-Oct. 13, 2023 in the Meyer Theatre at MCCC. The event featured speakers and breakout sessions held throughout both days. Generative AI, planning media and storytelling events, and telling community stories with your phone were some of the breakout sessions available. The first […]
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Holocaust survivor to share her story at MCCC
An author is coming to talk about her experience surviving the Holocaust. Irene Miller, author, speaker, mediator and educator, will be giving a presentation about her book, “Into No Man’s Land,” at 3 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the Meyer Theater. Emily Willcock, MCCC HR assistant, said the college will […]
Pumpkin decorating event held at MCCC
MCCC faculty and staff showed their Halloween spirit through a pumpkin decorating contest on Oct. 31. This event was held in the cafeteria of the S Building. Various divisions and departments decorated pumpkins and submitted them in the contest. The first place winner was the maintenance department’s “Saw” inspired pumpkin, […]
OBOC to host community market
MCCC students have the opportunity to show off and sell their arts and crafts. One Book, One Community will be hosting a community market and craft show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m on Nov. 4 in the S Building dining room. This is a free event open to the […]
MCCC Care Closet in need of members
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Nov. 9 to correct an inaccurate title. Jenna Bazzell’s correct title is associate professor of English. The Care Closet is a resource at MCCC that consists of items such as clothing, hygiene products and school supplies. Items are located in cabinets in the […]
Five-year Capital Outlay Plan approved to expand H Building
The H Building renovation at MCCC now has a nearly $21.9 million price tag. The Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Oct. 23 to approve an updated five-year Capital Outlay Plan, which details an expanded H Building. The renovation adds 45,380 square feet to the existing 16,822-square-foot building. The additions […]
Halloween Learning Carnival held at MCCC
The Halloween Learning Carnival, sponsored by the Student Success Center, took place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Founders Hall. Amanda Althouse, coordinator of Student Success, and Kambuza Mugala, College Completion Corps coach, worked together to plan this event. The event was intended to increase the awareness of […]
State funding uncertain for H Building renovation
MCCC had high hopes of receiving state assistance to make some $16 million in renovations and additions to the H Building. The college was ranked fourth out of 22 community colleges for its $8 million request. However, President Kojo Quartey reported to the Board of Trustees in June that a […]
MCCC experiences road work delays
The project to repave the roads around MCCC’s campus was delayed for three weeks due to an issue obtaining asphalt from a service plant, and a fiber optic line being hit, causing $300,000 in damages. The initial project started on Aug. 14, according to the contract between MCCC and Asphalt […]
Night of laughter at MCCC
Kevin Nealon headlines MCCC comedy show
The Meyer Theater foyer was a buzz on Oct. 21, with people of all ages waiting in anticipation for the theater doors to open for the show. Headliner Kevin Nealon has established himself as a great stand-up comedian, actor, writer and artist. The excitement of seeing Nealon in the element […]