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Retirement breakfast
Capaul band
Volleyball team gets new coach
Janet Keck
Summer movie round-up

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MCCC faculty and staff recognize retirees

The 17 recent retirees of MCCC were thrown one last ceremony Wednesday, where resolutions were read, hugs were shared, and emotion was felt. Full story

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Monroe band to open for The Misfits

A local Monroe band got the gig of a lifetime– opening for the legendary 80’s punk rock band The Misfits. Full story

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Volleyball team building for future

New coach hopes to lead way for sports at MCCC

New coach Scott Barbe and his players have high goals for the MCCC volleyball program. Full story

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MCCC employees remember colleague Janet Keck

Though Janet Keck’s death has saddened her MCCC coworkers, her life and memory continue to bring smiles to their faces Full story

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Summer movie round-up

The good, the bad, & the surprising

Summer's best and worst movies, and everything in-between Full story

Campus News

Step increases reinstated to MCCC employees

President David Nixon and the Board of Trustees have decided to reinstate step increases to MCCC employees.

Wetzel and Schwab replace Bennett

When Tim Bennett, former vice president of Business Affairs, took early retirement, the college needed an immediate replacement.

MCCC considers educational globalization

MCCC may be opening its doors to international partnership.

Budget approved along with salary freezes

MCCC’s 2010-2011 budget was approved by the Board of Trustees based on no salary increase for all employees.

Professor DeVries ends 40-year career

Jim Devries is closing out his 40-year career as a professor of history and sociology this summer.

College considers ban of fridges, heaters

A recently proposed Appliance Policy for MCCC could eliminate the use of coffee pots, refrigerators, microwaves, space heaters and fans in faculty offices.

MCCC replaces windows of the Life Science building

MCCC is taking strides towards a more energy efficient campus, including replacing the windows of the L building.

Study Abroad expands

MCCC’s Study Abroad Program sets its sights on Eastern Europe in 2011 and isn’t limited to just students this time around.

Blackboard system upgraded to version 9.0

MCCC has upgraded from Blackboard 8.0 to 9.0.

Vallade will assist dean of Math/Science Division

Math professor Jim Vallade will assist the dean of the Math and Science Division starting this Fall.

HLC finalizes accreditation, turns down MCCC appeal

MCCC has been formally granted 10-year accreditation, but its appeal of a visit in three years was turned down.

MCCC staff works on improving shared governance

MCCC faculty, staff, and administration worked on improving shared governance at an attendance-required meeting April 13.

Arts and Entertainment

Summer movie round-up

The good, the bad, & the surprising

Summer's best and worst movies, and everything in-between

Bands, comedians coming to Meyer Theatre

This will be the seventh year that the Meyer Theatre has hosted performances for the community. See a list of this year's performers and dates of performances.

Xbox 360 redesigned and available now

Microsoft's console slims down

At this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft had several new game announcements, but the remodeled Xbox 360 stole the buzz of the conference. Dubbed the Xbox 360 Slim, the new redesigned system sports several new features including a new, sleek outer casing.

Grown Ups review

Though you can inevitably witness the cast's fun on the set of Grown Ups, the humor failed to reach through the screen.

Toy Story 3 review

Pixar has again proved it is Hollywood’s most reliable film studio by giving theatergoers another pitch-perfect film.

Features

Health dean off to busy start

Dr. Cynthia Roman, the new dean of the Health Science Division, has had a fast-paced orientation to her new position.

New criminal justice prof an ex-cop

Penelope Dunn is prepared for her first school year as MCCC’s new criminal justice professor.

Effects of texting law visible in Monroe County

Since July 1, Michigan drivers can be pulled over and ticketed for text-messaging while driving. Monroe County Sheriff Tilman L. Crutchfield said one ticket has been issued since the effective date, but that doesn’t mean the new law isn’t working.

Welding program considers new home

MCCC’s growing welding program is looking into a new home.

Jeff Corwin speaks about the dangers of extinction

Jeff Corwin entertained Monroe while delivering an important message about the danger of extinction.

Sports

Strong Big 10 launches new season

Teams in the Big Ten will be entering the season with momentum, coming off success in the postseason last year.

U.S. advances to round 16 of World Cup

On one of the last days of group play in the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. beat Algeria in thrilling fashion to advance to the round of 16.

Dream 97-5 focuses on sports radio

MCCC's radio station, Dream 97-5, is focusing on broadcasting Monroe High School's local hockey and basketball games

Editorial

Controversial mosque reveals prejudice

Nine years after the Sept. 11 attack, the war not only continues but has led us directly into a second unseen war; a war against ignorance and prejudice in the “land of the free.”

Athens Agora great inspiration for MCCC Agora

As adviser to The Agora, the student newspaper at Monroe County Community College, I had a special interest in the Athens Agora. I wanted to understand why a college named its newspaper, “The Agora.”. Now, I understand.

The Agora wants to hear from students

Greetings from the new Agora editor

Having a bad day? Hop on I-75 and go south

A few weeks ago, my Monday morning started out a bit normal. I didn’t sleep well as a result of my many sleep disorders, my stomach was in knots, the new-week stresses started to pop up and I had to work– typical college kid stuff. By the end of the day I was in my car with one of my good friends.