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Febuary 2010 Events

February 1 6:00 PM

Great Path Academy Open House
Location: Community Commons, Great Path Academy
Great Path Academy is an interdistrict, magnet, middle college high school serving students in grades 10 through 12. GPA is located at Manchester Community College.
Contact: Tom Danehy or (860) 512-3702

February 2 12:00 PM

Effective Resume Writing
Location: LRC A-108
The Effective Resume Writing workshop will provide information on the skills and strategies needed in developing a competitive resume.
Contact: Julie Greene or (860) 512-3374
Fee: N/A

February 2 7:30 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: Manchester, CT
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3353

February 3 12:30 PM

Black History Month: Lift Every Voice
Location: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, AST
Celebrate Black History Month at MCC. This year’s theme “Lift Every Voice” recognizes that everyone can be a part of Black history. The celebration will begin on Wednesday, February 3 at 12:30 p.m. with an interactive Black history game show .
On Tuesday, February 9 at 11 a.m. enjoy Lunch with the Elders. Lunch with the Elders creates the opportunity for intergenerational dialogue and sharing in the tradition of the African Diaspora in which the elders pass down stories and lessons of the past. Prior to lunch, the elders will share brief introductions and history. During lunch, the conversation will continue with informal discussion and sharing. This is event and pre-registration is required.
On Wednesday, February 17 at 12 noon, enjoy a African- American food presentation by Culinary Arts department and at 5:30 p.m. you are invited to attend an open mic and spoken word event.
On Tuesday, February 23 at 11 a.m. the lecture, Afrocentricity and Islam’s Presence in America, will feature guest speaker Imam Kashif Abdul-Karim, resident Imam of Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford. He is also the Director and Principal of the Clara Muhammad Educational Program; he provides training for social workers, psychologists, and treatment providers for the Department of Children and Families. In addition, he serves as the Chairperson for the State of Connecticut's Planning Committee for the endorsement of Islamic Chaplains.
On Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. community business men and women of the African diaspora will share information about their business, what inspired them to chose their field, and their goals for the future, as well as provide MCC students the opportunity to network and ask questions about their careers. All events are free and open to the public.

Contact: Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad or (860) 512-3327

February 3 2:00 PM

FAFSA Online Workshops
Location: Lowe L-177
Learn how to complete an online FAFSA form for college financial aid. Evening appointments are also available. Call to schedule an appointment, 860-512-3388 or 860-512-3384.
Contact: Jody Bailey or (860) 512-3384

February 4 6:00 PM

February 5 9:00 AM

Small Business Administration (SBA) Workshop
Location: tba
This workshop will introduce business owners to the ins and outs of government contracting. This workshop is free and open to the public.
Contact: Theresa Janeczek or (860) 512-2626

February 5 7:00 PM

MCC International Film Series
Location: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, AST
MINE (United States) - MINE is a documentary about the essential bond between humans and animals, set against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in modern U.S. history: Hurricane Katrina. This gripping, character-driven story follows New Orleans residents as they attempt the daunting task of trying to reunite with their pets who have been adopted by families all over the country, and chronicles the custody battles that arise when two families love the same pet. Who determines the fate of the animals and the people involved? A compelling meditation on race, class and the power of compassion, MINE examines how we treat animals as an extension of how we view and treat each other. English.
Contact: Evelyn Angry-Smith or (860) 512.2874

February 6 1:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: Brockton, MA
at Massasoit C.C.
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

February 9 11:00 AM

Black History Month: Lunch with the Elders
Location: GPA Community Commons
Lunch with the Elders creates the opportunity for intergenerational dialogue and sharing in the tradition of the African Diaspora in which the elders pass down stories and lessons of the past. Prior to lunch, the elders will share brief introductions and history. During lunch, the conversation will continue with informal discussion and sharing.
Contact: Abdul-Rahmaan Mudammad or (860) 512-3327

February 9 12:00 PM

Interviewing Skills
Location: LRC A-108
The Interviewing Skills workshop will cover the various stages of the interviewing process and job seekers will gain insight into the most frequently asked interview questions and other tips that can help lead to a successful interview.
Contact: Julie Greene or (860) 512-3374
Fee: N/A

February 9 12:30 PM

Surgical Technology program open house
Location: LRC B123
Students interested in being admitted into the Surgical Technology pProgram for the fall 2011 academic semester should attend this open house information session.
Contact: Tracy Poplasky or (860) 512-2704

February 9 5:30 PM

Admissions Information Session
Location: Community Commons, GPA
Learn more about MCC including the admissions process, financial aid, academic programs, and student services. Campus tours will also be available.
Contact: Eli Arzola or (860) 512-3218

February 10 2:00 PM

Occupational Therapy Assistant program open house
Location: LRC A226
Students interested in being admitted into the Occupational Therapy Assistant program (OTA)for the fall 2011 academic semester should attend this open house information session.
Contact: Tracy Poplasky or (860) 512-2704

February 10 7:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: Groton, CT
at UCONN - Avery Point
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

February 11 10:00 AM

February 11 11:00 AM

Respiratory Care program open house
Location: LRC B129
Students interested in being admitted into the Respiratory Care program (RC)for the fall 2011 academic semester should attend this open house information session.
Contact: Tracy Poplasky or (860) 512-2704

February 11 12:00 PM

Zumba Fitness
Location: Aerobic Studio
Zumba Fitness Valentine Party workout
New members come for FREE! For more information, visit http://www.mcc.commnet.edu/athletics/pdf/ZumbaValentine.pdf
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860-512-3353

February 11 6:00 PM

February 11 7:00 PM

Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series
Location: Community Commons, GPA
Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series will feature Daniel Hartington, classical guitarist at 7 p.m. Hartington received his masters degree from the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford and serves on the faculty of the Community Division of The Hartt School and as guitar instructor at Miss Porter’s School in Farmington. He has performed extensively throughout New England, both as a solo artist and in various ensembles, including at Yale’s Guitar Extravaganza in 2006 and for the New England Guitar Society’s annual concert in Milford in 2007. In addition to classical guitar, he performs as an electric guitarist for various jazz and rock groups. More information on him can be found at: www.myspace.com/danielhartington.
Poets Ravi Shankar and Leslie McGrath will be featured at 8 p.m. Shankar, poet-in-residence and associate professor of English at Central Connecticut State University, is the author of "Instrumentality," a collection of poems published by Cherry Grove Collections. He is founding editor of the online arts journal, Drunken Boat (www.drunkenboat.com). Among his many awards are the Gulf Coast Poetry Prize and the Bennett Prize for Poetry at Columbia University. He is currently editing an anthology of South Asian, East Asian, and Middle Eastern poetry. McGrath's poems have appeared in many journals, including Beloit Poetry Journal, Black Warrior Review, and Poetry Ireland. She was the winner of the 2004 Nimrod/Hardman Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry. A Pushcart Prize nominee, she is the recipient of a 2007 Artist Fellowship from the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. Her first full-length book, "Hunger, Opulent Rage," won the Main Street Rag contest and was published in 2009. She is managing editor and nonfiction editor of Drunken Boat. More information on both poets can be accessed at Drunken Boat or on the poetry audio archive, "From the Fishhouse" (www.fishousepoems.org), where you can also read their sample works.

Contact: Stephen Campiglio or (860) 512-2824
Fee: Free

February 13 3:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: Manchester, CT
Globe Institute of Technology
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3353

February 16 12:00 PM

Job Search & Cover Letters
Location: LRC A-108
The Job Search Strategies & Cover Letter Writing workshop will help individuals identify techniques in conducting a comprehensive job search. Individual appointments are available.

Contact: Julie Greene or (860) 512-3374
Fee: N/A

February 16 6:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: Manchester, CT
Holyoke C.C.
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

February 17 2:00 PM

February 17 5:30 PM

Black History Month: Open Mic/ Spoken Word event
Location: GPA Community Commons
Celebrate Black History Month with an open mic and spoken word event. This event is free and open to the public.
Contact: Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad or (860) 512-3327

February 17 7:30 PM

Dan Donaghy Poetry Reading
Location: Library Fireside Commons, LRC
Dan Donaghy is the author of two books of poetry, the latest called "It Starts with the Trouble." He teaches at Eastern Connecticut State University. This event is free and open to the public.
Contact: Steve Straight or (860) 512-2688

February 18 6:00 PM

February 20 1:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: Manchester, CT
Dean College
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

February 23 11:00 AM

Afrocentricity and Islam's Presence in America
Location: Community Commons, Great Path Academy
The lecture, Afrocentricity and Islam’s Presence in America, will feature guest speaker Imam Kashif Abdul-Karim, resident Imam of Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford. He is also the Director and Principal of the Clara Muhammad Educational Program; he provides training for social workers, psychologists, and treatment providers for the Department of Children and Families. In addition, he serves as the Chairperson for the State of Connecticut's Planning Committee for the endorsement of Islamic Chaplains. This event is free and open to the public.
Contact: Fatma Antar or (860) 512-2788

February 23 12:00 PM

Panel of Local Entrepreneurial Success Stories
Location: TBA
In celebrating National Entrepreneurship Week, MCC and the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology (CCAT), will present a panel discussion featuring local entrepreneurs, as they share their secrets to success. The event will run from 12:30 p.m. –
2 p.m. and is free and open to the public.
Contact: Theresa Janeczek or (860) 512-2626

February 23 5:00 PM

How to Write a Business Plan
Location: tba
How To Write a Business Plan workshop will feature Dennis Brown with the Connecticut Community Investment Corporation. This workshop will walk small business owners through the process of writing a business plan. This event is part of the National Entrepreneurship Week programming at MCC. National Entrepreneurship Week will run from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26. This workshop is free and open to the public.
Contact: Theresa Janeczek or (860) 512-2626

February 24 1:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: TBD
NJCAA REGION 21 PLAYDOWN
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

February 24 3:00 PM

Respiratory Care program open house
Location: LRC B129
Students interested in being admitted into the Respiratory Care program (RC)for the fall 2011 academic semester should attend this Open House Information Session.
Contact: Tracy Poplasky or (860) 512-2704

February 25 10:00 AM

February 25 11:00 AM

Occupational Therapy Assistant program open house
Location: LRC A226
Students interested in being admitted to the Occupational Therapy Assistant program(OTA)for the fall 2011 academic semester should attend this open house information session.
Contact: Tracy Poplasky or (860) 512-2704

February 25 12:30 PM

Surgical Technology Program Information Session
Location: LRC B123
Students interested in being admitted into the Surgical Technology Program for the Fall 2011 academic semester should attend this Open House Information Session.
Contact: Tracy Poplasky or (860) 512-2704

February 25 6:00 PM

“Still We Rise” Panel Discussion
Location: GPA Community Commons
In celebrating Black History Month, community business men and women of the African diaspora will share information about their business, what inspired them to chose their field, and their goals for the future, as well as provide MCC students the opportunity to network and ask questions about their careers.
Contact: Abdul-Rahmaan Muhammad or (860) 512-3327

February 27 1:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: TBD
NJCAA REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

February 28 12:00 PM

Baseball
Location: Manchester, CT
Dean College (2)@
Contact: Paul Ofria

February 28 1:00 PM

Women's Basketball
Location: TBD
NJCAA REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
Contact: Cynthia Washburne or 860.512.3350

Last Update: February 09 2010
For additional information or to post an event, contact: Endia DeCordova-Murphy