A part of MCCC’s story has ended as of Wednesday, Aug 31. Following 36 years of employment at the college, Coordinator of Campus & Community Events and Student Activities, Tom Ryder retired. During his time at MCCC, he was synonymous with the college’s Student Government, having taken the position of […]
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Student Government to host end of year blacklight party
With finals quickly approaching and coronavirus restrictions being lifted on campus, Student Government has just the event for celebrating. Light Up the Night, a blacklight party, will take place in the Cellar located in the A Building from 7-11 p.m. on April 8. Attendees can pay $5 or donate two […]
Community organizations share volunteer opportunities
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MCCC held a Day of Service Volunteer Fair on Jan. 19 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy to encourage students and staff to give back to the community. Many community organizations were present to share volunteer opportunities. Student clubs were also present to recruit volunteers and potential new […]
Agora Chorale to perform first full concert since pandemic
The Agora Chorale is bringing the joy of music back to campus. The first of four concerts this year will be Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7:30pm in the Meyer Theatre . Director Catherine Brodie expressed excitement for the concert, although acknowledged it will be an emotional one. The choir lost […]
Student Government welcomes students with a week of events
To kick off the semester, there are a series of events happening the week of Sept. 13. “The purpose of the activities is to welcome our students to campus, give them a chance to meet new people and their instructors, and to show them some of the other opportunities available […]
Student Government plans virtual talent show
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Monroe County, Student Government is in the process of planning around the restrictions for social gatherings. Nicholas Manor, president of Student Government, said their goal is to find unique ways to keep MCCC students engaged in the community while also keeping everyone safe. One […]
‘Koda’ joins the MCCC family as newly named mascot
The Husky mascot of MCCC now has a proper name. The name “Koda” was announced as the winning entry on March 3 after the announcement of the “Name Our Mascot” contest by MCCC’s Student. Government in Sept. 2020. Tom Ryder, Student Government adviser, said 125 entries were submitted with those […]
Student Government hosts second scavenger hunt
It isn’t often the members of a virtual event are out of breath most of the meeting. However, this was the case during the MCCC Student Government’s Valentines Scavenger on Feb. 12. The event was the second of its kind, with the first virtual scavenger hunt being in November 2020. […]
Student Government partners with ‘Give a Kid a Christmas’ program
MCCC students have an opportunity to help give Christmas gifts to a family in need. “Give a Kid a Christmas” is a nonprofit program that allows local families who are financially underprivileged to get gifts for the holidays from funds raised by the community. This year is the first time […]
Virtual scavenger hunts may continue
Even with a low turnout, events can still be considered a success. The MCCC Student Government hosted their Spooktacular Scavenger Hunt student activity Oct. 30. Student Government hosts a campus scavenger hunt every year, yet due to this year’s circumstance, the event was conducted through Zoom video chat instead. Invitation […]