Crystal Bowersox packed the Meyer Theater for the first of two sold out shows April 1. With her fan favorite singles, a couple of covers, and the fact that she grew up near the area, Bowersox knew she had a good show that night. “I feel good, I saw a […]
Other News
MCCC nuclear tech plans not altered by Japan
The recent tsunami and earthquake in Japan has the world questioning the safety of nuclear power, but these events won’t affect MCCC’s new nuclear tech program. MCCC President Dr. David Nixon and Jack Davis, the senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of DTE Energy, signed an Agreement of Understanding […]
Opinions differ on MCCC sports fees
MCCC had a successful athletic program in the 1960s and 1970s. It featured the likes of former NBA Player James McElroy, golf pro Frank McAuliffe and many other successful athletes. However, MCCC decided to disband the athletic program after the spring of 1980 because of the financial burden and the […]
Parking problems
With MCCC’s growth in the last decade, finding a parking spot has become a challenge. For some students, this means waking up ten minutes earlier. But for others, it means non-traditional parking maneuvers, from using illegal handicap spaces to taking over the fire lane or no parking zones. “They should […]
Nuclear tech program to be offered Fall 2011
In partnership with DTE Energy, MCCC will begin offering a nuclear engineering technology program for the 2011 fall semester. “This program is good for the college, good for DTE Energy and good for jobs,” Jack Davis, the senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of DTE Energy, said. The development […]
Sports stars had their start at MCCC
MCCC alum James McElroy, who played professional basketball with the likes of Pistol Pete Maravich, learned a lot from his experiences at MCCC. McElroy was a standout high school basketball player who decided he needed to add an extra step before attending a larger University. “It’s a slow pace, it’s […]
Solar project moves forward
The solar panels at MCCC are up and running, and now the school is looking to install a grid battery system. The 500-kilowatt solar panel system started producing electricity in February. “The solar panels started producing power at 1:31 p.m. on Feb. 22,” said Joe Verkennes, MCCC director of marketing. […]
Acclaimed author to visit April 4
The One Book, One Community program kicked off earlier this month with a concert at Café Classics by Jesse Coleman and the Jamm. More than 20 events for the community program are scheduled to occur through April 15, including an appearance by critically acclaimedauthor James McBride. McBride’s memoir, “The Color […]
MCCC to host 10th Antiques in April
Antiques in April will return to MCCC for the tenth time on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3. The antique show and sale features collectibles from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Roughly 60 vendors from across the U.S. exhibit at the show, according to Tom Ryder, campus and […]
MCCC plans Career Expo
A Career and Opportunity Expo will be held April 15 at MCCC. It is free and open to the community. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Education building. Professional dress will be required of attendees. The Career and Opportunity Expo is a job […]
