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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

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

‘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

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

MCCC, SEMCA To Host Session On The Benefits Of Registered Apprenticeships

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College and the Southeast Michigan Community Alliance will host a free session for employers, educators, workforce development officials, elected officials and veterans agency representatives on the benefits of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship System on Nov. 6 from 8:30-11 a.m. in the Career Technology Center on the Main Campus. Read Press Release

Olga’s Kitchen Hosting Dine to Donate to Honor Former Employee Chelsea Bruck

MONROE, Mich., October 25, 2018—Olga’s Kitchen, an iconic Michigan brand owned and operated by Livonia-based TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR), is honoring the memory of former employee, Chelsea Bruck, with a Dine to Donate on Tuesday, October 30 at its Monroe location, benefiting the Chelsea Bruck Memorial Scholarship. Read Press Release

Invitation to Bid: Lease of Farmland on South Raisinville Road

Monroe County Community College (the College) is accepting sealed bids for a Farm Land Lease, located on Raisinville Rd. in Monroe Township (approximately 24 acres at the north end of the property and 15 acres at south end of the property), in accordance with the accompanying specifications. Read Press Release

Invitation to Bid: Lease of Farmland on Dixon Road

Monroe County Community College (the College) is accepting sealed bids for a Farm Land Lease, located at 12189 Dixon Rd. in Dundee Township (approximately 93.5 acres), in accordance with the accompanying specifications. Read Press Release

Non-Credit Enrollment Surges at MCCC

MONROE, Mich. – Noncredit enrollment is surging at Monroe County Community College. Read Press Release

CCR Tribute Show Nears Sellout

MONROE, Mich. – Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band Creedence Revived will perform on Saturday, Nov. 3 at Monroe County Community College’s La-Z-Boy Center, and the show is nearing a sellout. Read Press Release

MCCC to Host Panel on Pros and Cons of Recreational Marijuana

MONROE, Mich. – Monroe County Community College will host a panel discussion titled “Recreational Marijuana – Pros and Cons” on Oct. 30 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the dining room of the Audrey M. Warrick Student Services/Administration Building. Read Press Release