The Laramie Project, a play about the 1998 hate-crime killing of Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming, will be presented by the MCC Overbrook Players on Nov. 28-Dec. 2. Following each performance, a “Talk Back with the Cast” will be held. MCC Overbrook Players will join in the Muskegon’s Coalition for HIV Awareness and Prevention (MCHAP) World AIDS Day event by donating all proceeds from their performance on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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MCC is celebrating Native-American History Month in November by hosting the popular Tri-Cities Museum exhibit: Birch, Bark, and Bateaux in the college’s Hendrik Meijer Library. The exhibit tells the fascinating story of the French and Native American cultures during the era of the Great Lakes fur trade. Admission is free. The exhibit hours are Monday-Thursday 7:30a.m. […]
Read More about Engaging Great Lakes Fur Trade Exhibit at MCC LibraryHeartfelt speeches of understated bravery and loyalty, praise for MCC’s role in helping returning vets, and remembering all those who served and continue to serve our nation marked Friday’s emotional Veterans Day ceremony on campus. Read more to view a photo album from today’s events.
Read More about MCC Honors Those Who ServedMuskegon Community College will join universities and colleges across the country in celebrating International Education Week on Nov. 12-16 will talks, films, discussions and more. A joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Education, International education Week gives MCC an ideal venue to promote its programs that prepare students to live and succeed in today’s global environment.
Read More about International Education Week Events on Campus Nov. 12-16While Muskegon Community College officials are disappointed over the narrow defeat of the proposed $31.1 million millage in Tuesday’s election, they are thankful for voters’ support and will continue to work on addressing strategic facility needs that will ultimately strengthen the local economy. With 71,006 Muskegon County voters going to the polls, the MCC bonding proposal was defeated by just 686 votes – 35,846 (50.5%) to 35,160 (49.5%).
Read More about MCC Considers Science Expansion After Close Millage DefeatMuskegon Community College’s Overbrook Gallery features the talents of an MCC theater technician with “Brian J. Goodman: Works for the Stage.” On display through Dec. 14, the show features some of Goodman’s creative work for the stage spanning 15 years.
Read More about Brian J. Goodman’s Stagework in Overbrook GalleryThe newly renovated Carr-Fles Planetarium is presenting “Mystery of the Christmas Star,” through Dec. 13. Show times are 7 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. All planetarium shows are free, and open to the public. “Mystery of the Christmas Star” takes full advantage of the planetarium’s new state-of-the-art projection, sound and lighting upgrades to offer an […]
Read More about Final Week for New Christmas Planetarium ShowMCC will host the Money Matters Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Collegiate Hall. “The purpose of the Money Matters Fair is to raise awareness about financial literacy,” said Sandy Ring, Director the Student Life Office at MCC. “It’s as important as learning about English, Math and Science. We […]
Read More about Money Matters Fair Coming to MCC on Nov, 7People love bargains, except, apparently, when it comes to education. In pursuit of a college degree, students and their families run up huge debts, to the point that total student loan indebtedness is now over $1 trillion. But is it really necessary to spend tens of thousands of dollars in pursuit of a college degree? […]
Read More about IN THE NEWS: Education’s Overlooked BargainEvery Monday afternoon, Muskegon Community College offers an hour-long, free mini-open house for individuals interested in learning more about the college and its programs.Called Discover MCC, the program takes place from 1-2 p.m. in Room 116A near the main entrance into the building. No reservations are required. Attendees will learn about how to apply to MCC, register for classes, seek financial aid and more.
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