Monday, December 10, 2012
Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce awarded $5,000 and $2,500 scholarships during its annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Thursday.
A Germantown dad was one of five Montgomery College students to receive a scholarship from the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, the chamber announced Monday. Rich Erickson was awarded $5,000 during the chamber’s annual Celebration Dinner & Awards Ceremony. The chamber also awarded four $2,500 scholarships to students who lived Upcounty. Erickson, who is studying electrical engineering, lives in Germantown with his wife and 1-year-old son. He decided to enroll at Montgomery College after loosing his job, according to the chamber. Erickson has a 3.9 GPA and plans to complete a bachelors of science degree at University of Maryland College Park. The $2,5000 scholarship recipients were: The Gaithersburg-Germantown …
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Nationwide, more than 800 higher-learning institutions restrict tobacco use, including many nearby.
Add George Washington University to the list of metro-area campuses--including Montgomery College and the University of Maryland--to snuff out smoking on campus as part of a nationwide movement, despite an outcry by some students. The GW campus was the scene of a smoke-in protest earlier this month after school officials decided to bar smoking from the DC campus, The Washington Post reported. Some GW students and faculty are blasting the decision, but school officials are unfazed. "No matter how much science we have to back up what we're saying, there will always be individuals who see this as a restriction on their freedom," GW anti-smoking advocate Julien Guttman told The Post. The school's efforts are the latest in a growing national …
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Chief: A 19-year-old student was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Update, 5:55 p.m., Nov. 12: A 19-year-old Montgomery College student was taken into custody by Rockville city police on Monday afternoon after fellow students said the man told them he—in his words—“felt like shooting people just for fun,” a college spokeswoman said. The students reported the incident to the Rockville campus security office about 2 p.m., said Elizabeth Homan, a Montgomery College spokeswoman. The man “indicated he was upset over a relationship,” Homan said. Rockville city police Lt. Eric Over said one of the three witnesses reported that the man said: “I’m going to shoot everyone at this college and enjoy doing it.” The students who reported the incident said they did not see the man with a weapon and did not know him to …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
A new program will work with black, Hispanic, low-income and first-generation college students at eight high schools in Montgomery County, including Gaithersburg.
Hundreds of Montgomery County students from groups that are underrepresented in higher education—including African-American, Hispanic, low-income and students whose parents didn’t go to college—will receive extra attention next year to encourage college readiness. Montgomery County Public Schools partnered with Montgomery College and the Universities at Shady Grove to create Achieving Collegiate Excellence and Success (ACES), a program that will launch at Gaithersburg, Albert Einstein, Montgomery Blair, John F. Kennedy, Northwood, Rockville, Watkins Mill and Wheaton High Schools the 2013-2014 school year. Participating students will be identified by the school district in ninth grade and will receive “comprehensive interventions and …
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Montgomery County would do well to encourage and educate students about mid-level positions if it wants to continue economic success, a panel of experts told the County Council Tuesday.
Montgomery County’s focus on sending students to four-year colleges and universities may be a misguided attempt to keep jobs and workers in the county, according to a panel of economic and workforce development experts. The Montgomery County Council on Tuesday met with the panel for a discussion about the future of Montgomery County's workforce and job opportunities. Responding to the points of Economist Stephen Fuller's presentation last fall, the panel told the council that the dynamic of the nation’s economy is changing. Pushing students to four-year college and beyond may not meet the needs of the county’s future employers, while encouraging mid-level opportunities and job training would be more successful. “Forty percent of the …
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
This week MC Rockville will be presenting news on the 2011 fiscal year operating budget, and a family-friendly play 'Barrio Grrrl!'
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 …
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Exams, book buy-backs and the final week of "The Art of the Label"
This week at Montgomery College — Rockville features the last week of "The Art of the Label," along with the final week of the Fall 2010 semester. Exams run all this week. If you're a student at the college be sure to get the remainder of your course work turned in to your professors and study hard for those exams. Friday is the last day of the semester. The road around campus will continue to be closed at the pond for construction until further notice. Book buy-backs are happening in the bookstore, so you can reclaim some bucks from those pricey books. Final grades for the Fall 2010 semester will be posted on My MC on Dec. 29. Campus offices will be closed on Dec. 24 for the holiday. "The Art of the Label" exhibit features works of art…
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Registration, seminars and musical performances highlight the final week of classes
It's the last week of classes for the Fall 2010 semester students! Starting on Monday exams will be held college-wide. Be sure to check "My MC" for your class exam schedules. Registration for the Winter and Spring 2011 sessions is taking place online, and starting Friday, in-person registration will begin on campus. You can meet with your advisor or a class counselor and check what credits you should be taking to further progress toward your degree. Aside from the end of the semester and exams, Montgomery College's Rockville campus is hosting some events to take your mind off the stress. On Wednesday, there will be a Red Jacket End-of-Semester Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in Humanities 111. This is a chance for those interested to come …
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
"Amber Brown is Not a Crayon", MC World Ensemble and dance performances are among this week's events
Montgomery College in Rockville is down to the last stretch of the Fall 2010 semester. Keep those grades up students! The last day of classes is Dec. 10, and exams run Dec. 13-19. Online registration is open for Winter and Spring 2011 sessions, so be sure to see your advisor and register for the classes you need to further your degree. Academic affairs aside, Montgomery College's Rockville campus is hosting several events for your enjoyment this week. The MC Jazz Ensemble will perform tonight from 7:30pm – 8:45pm in the Theatre Arts Arena. Director Alvin Trask invites everyone to join and see the group display their talents. This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the MC Jazz Ensemble call 240-567-5000. …
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Art exhibits, International Student Week, and "The Happy Elf" are this week's highlights. Online class registration for Winter and Spring 2011 is now open.
Greetings, students! Welcome again to Montgomery College Crunch Time, your weekly update of current events at Montgomery College Rockville campus. This is the week of class drop deadlines, so check My MC for your class deadlines. As of Nov. 15 online class registration is open for the winter and spring sessions. "The Art of the Label" exhibit continues in the Technical Center CAT gallery from 10am – 8pm daily until Dec. 17. Featuring work from Louise Fili, Craig Frazier, Becky Heavner, David Labrozzi, Michael Schwab and Nancy Stahl, "The Art of the Label" displays art related to wine, food and beauty products. This week is International Students Week! Themed 'Celebrating Your Cultural Heritage,' this year's festivities focus on …
Michael J. McFadden
9:04 am on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
" "No matter how much science we have to back up what we're saying, there will always be individuals who see this as a restriction on their freedom," GW anti-smoking advocate Julien Guttman told The Post. " Really? Science eh? How about naming and defending even a SINGLE scientific study showing actual harm to people from the durations and concentrations involved in outdoor exposure to tobacco … more ›