The college was built on land that is soaked in the blood of the people from whom it was stolen. In 1833, the Treaty of Chicago mandated the removal of the Potawatomi tribe from the Great Lakes area, including the land MCCC was built upon, according to the Pokégnek Bodéwadmik […]
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College Night 2021 could answer the age old question: what’s next?
Many have students have heard the common question, “What are your plans after high school or college?” To some, the answer may come easy. For others, it might not. MCCC is hosting College Night from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the H Building. College Night is an opportunity for […]
Food pantry soon to be readily available to students
The ongoing pandemic has exacerbated food insecurity for many students. The Foundation continues plans to host a food pantry for students in an effort to address these concerns. The objective of the pantry is to provide students with healthy and convenient food options on campus, said Joshua Myers Executive […]
MCCC changes library’s department, design and direction
As the library’s facilities are being upgraded to further aid students’ success, the library director position has been broadened and renamed to the Director of Student Success. The director position is new to MCCC, but the idea was considered by administration in the past, said Vice President of Enrollment Management […]
Miss Monroe County comes full circle
18-year-old Monroe County Community College freshman Kendall Comer is busy keeping up on her studies and fulfilling her duties as Miss Monroe County. Kendall started competing in pageants when she was 9 and ran for Junior Miss Monroe County. “I was constantly seeing all of the teens and the misses […]
Flower power! Raising funds for MCCC Agriculture Club
On Saturday, Sept. 18, the MCCC Ag Club held a flower sale next to the field of sunflowers they had cultivated. It was from 8:30am to 11:30am. The proceeds from the sale will go towards the keeping the farm running, as well as funding the various activities the Ag Club […]
Put down the books and put on your dancing shoes for Ballroom Dance Club
Getting ‘Back in the Swing’ isn’t just preparing for classes and the hustle and bustle of campus. It is the first time since February 2020 that the Ballroom Dance Club will be able to hold their monthly meetings.
Nursing program seeks reaccreditation
On Sept 7 through Sept 9, the Accreditation Commission for Education and Nursing visited MCCC. This is part of the beginning stage in the reaccreditation process for the Registered Nurse program, as well as the Registered Nurse to Practicing Nurse program. “We passed that first step with flying colors,” said […]
Blue’s Clues: the show that listened back
Today I would not be surprised to catch a 20 to 30 year-old watching old episodes of the children’s TV show “Blue’s Clues.” I will admit I have done it myself recently. Although odd, it is not “out of the blue” that I return to the familiar company of Steve, […]
Middle College returns to in-person classes
As virtual learning comes to a close, the Middle College is welcoming students back to campus for a normal school year. The first day back was Sept. 7. All students were on campus for in-person classes. Previously, MCMC was offering blended and online options. “Very motivating and definitely a sense […]