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Tickets Available For Culinary Arts Program Lunchtime Buffets

Tickets are available for a number of Monroe County Community College’s upcoming gourmet lunch buffets, which are prepared by the second-year culinary skills and management program students under the direction of Chef Kevin Thomas and Chef Vicki LaValle. Read Press Release

Quartey Elected Chair Of Michigan Community College Association

Monroe County Community College President, Dr. Kojo A. Quartey has been elected chair of the Michigan Community College Association. Read Press Release

MCCC’s Accounting Program To Provide Free Income Tax Assistance

Monroe County Community College’s accounting program has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service to provide income tax assistance for low- to moderate-income taxpayers who generally earn $55,000 or less and need assistance preparing their own tax returns. Read Press Release

Respiratory Therapy Program To Hold Career Info Sessions Thursday And Saturday

The respiratory therapy program at Monroe County Community College will host respiratory therapy career information sessions for the public on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 23. Read Press Release

First Of Two New Drone Training Courses Begins March 2

Monroe County Community College’s Office of Lifelong Learning is offering two new drone operation training courses. Read Press Release

Mardi Gras At MCCC: Vaud And The Villains Set To Play La-Z-Boy Center

The most popular time to visit New Orleans is the extended weekend before Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday), which is the final day of revelry before Ash Wednesday when Lent begins. Read Press Release

Associate Professor Now FANUC-Certified

Martin Dubois, associate professor of mechanical engineering technology, has completed the FANUC Certified Education Training Program. Read Press Release

Buchanan, Lambrix Sworn In As MCCC Trustees

Florence M. Buchanan and Krista K. Lambrix were sworn in as trustees of Monroe County Community College Monday evening during a regular meeting of the college’s Board of Trustees. Read Press Release

MCCC To Participate In $1.25 Million Department Of Education Grant Awarded To UT

Monroe County Community College has been selected to participate in a $1.25 million Department of Education grant awarded to the University of Toledo for a project to enhance the quality of preparation for future early childhood education professionals, Felice Moorman, assistant professor and coordinator of early childhood education at MCCC, has announced. Read Press Release

Blissfield-Based Sculptor Ken Thompson To Speak, Display Artwork At MCCC

Monroe County Community College will host a lecture and month-long public display by Blissfield-based sculptor Kenneth M. Thompson as part of its Visiting Artist Series. Read Press Release

MCCC Seeks Nominations For Alumnus Of The Year, College Supporter Of The Year

Monroe County Community College is seeking nominations for the 2019 MCCC Alumnus of the Year Award and the 2019 College Supporter of the Year Award. Read Press Release

Comedian Drew Hastings To Perform At MCCC’s La-Z-Boy Center

Drew Hastings – a 20-year standup comedy veteran with “Tonight Show” appearances and regular guest segments on the national “Bob & Tom Show” to his credit – will perform at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on Saturday, Feb. 2. Read Press Release

‘show Me The Money Day’ Financial Resource Fair To Be Held At MCCC

Habitat for Hope Financial Coaching, the Michigan State University Extension and Monroe County Community College will host a financial resource fair titled “Show Me the Money Day” on Jan. 31 from 4-7 p.m. in the La-Z-Boy Center. Read Press Release

MCCC To Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With Diversity Week Events

Monroe County Community College will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to racial justice and equality with Diversity Week events from Jan 22-25. Read Press Release

Nephew Of Dr. Martin Luther King To Speak At MCCC

Dr. Derek Barber King, the nephew of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will speak at Monroe County Community College on Jan. 14 from 2-3 p.m. in the La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater. Read Press Release

Consumers Energy Foundation Donates $5,000 To Support Cultural Programming At MCCC

The Consumers Energy Foundation has donated $5,000 to The Foundation at Monroe County Community College in support of the college’s 2018-19 Campus/Community Events Series. Read Press Release

‘The Voice’ Finalist Laith Al-Saadi To Play MCCC’s La-Z-Boy Center Dec. 1

Laith Al-Saadi, a finalist in 2016 on the NBC show, “The Voice,” will bring his authentic blend of blues, soul and classic rock to audiences to Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center on Saturday, Dec. 1. Read Press Release

MCCC Hosts Native American Heritage Month Events

Monroe County Community College will host two free events in November in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Read Press Release

Respiratory Therapy Program To Hold Career Info Sessions Nov. 15

The respiratory therapy program at Monroe County Community College will host numerous respiratory therapy career information sessions for the public over the next seven months, and the next sessions will be Nov. 15 in Room 157 or 159 of the Welch Health Education Building. Read Press Release

The Foundation At MCCC Awards The Dave Hartzell Culinary Scholarship

The Foundation at Monroe County Community College has awarded the Dave Hartzell Culinary Scholarship to Josiah Bentley. Read Press Release