Montgomery College Crunch Time

It’s 2011, and that means a new year of classes, events and education at Montgomery College.  Winter session classes are in full swing, and Spring semester classes start on Monday, January 24. 

Other than faculty and staff events on campus, this weekend Rockville campus will be hosting a children’s book series "Barrio Grrrl!" by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes.

The budget update presentation information can be found at the MC budget department’s web page.  Files are available for reading in PDF format and detail the past year’s budgets along with the new 2011 operating budget revisions.  This information shows where and how Montgomery College’s money will be spent this fiscal year.  Students, this is great information to understand where your tuition costs and additional class fees are going in the community.

This weekend Montgomery College Rockville will be hosting the play ‘Barrio Grrrl!’ A children’s play by Pulitzer Prize winner Quiara Alegria Hudes featuring music by Grammy Award winner Bill Sherman, ‘Barrio Grrrl!’ details the story of a, ”Spirited nine-year-old Ana...” with her alter-ego “Barrio Grrrl”, she takes it upon herself to “preserve justice and protect the barrio.”  ‘Barrio Grrrl!’ is recommended for ages 9 and up, and tickets are available through the Performing Arts Center website. Tickets are $7 for adults, $6 for students, seniors and children.

 That’s it for this week at Montgomery College Rockville campus.  If you haven’t registered for classes yet it’s time to get on it as the Spring 2011 semester begins this coming Monday.  Also remember to validate your MC ID card for free transportation on Ride-On buses.  Check back next week for the beginning of Spring 2011 semester happenings!