Coming Events

Rutgers at MCCC Instant Decision Day Nov. 19

Remind your students that they can get an instant decision on admission to the Business Administration, Labor Studies, RN to BS Nursing programs in the Rutgers at Mercer program on Tuesday, Nov. 19.

Presentation: 'Eight Days in Auschwitz' Nov. 19

The next fall semester event scheduled at the Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Center is a presentation of "Eight Days in Auschwitz." This and all other Holocaust Center Events are held in the second floor of the Library Building, LB200.

Thomas Edison State University Transfer Workshop on Nov. 19

For MCCC students, learn all you need to know about transferring to Thomas Edison State University at the Transfer Workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in Room ET217.

NJ FAFSA Day on Nov. 19

Current and prospective students can get help to fill out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid at the college's next NJ FAFSA Day, slated for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the James Kerney Campus Room KC225. For a full list of dates, click here.

Men's Basketball Home Opener Nov. 19

The men's basketball team is set to host its first home game of the 2019-20 season against Manor College on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Freshman Kevin Alexis leads the team in scoring with 20.5 points per game. For a Full schedule, click here.

Open Mic Night at JKC Nov. 21

Do you have a poem you've been working on? Maybe some spoken word that you've been hoping to try out? You are invited to Open Mic Night at JKC on Nov. 21 from 5-7 p.m. in Room KC229.

Student Winter Concert Series Begins Nov. 21

When the weather gets colder that means one thing for MCCC Performing Arts students: Winter Concerts! The college’s Academic Theatre and Dance Company will present “The Happenings of Dance,” a free student winter dance concert, on Thursday, Nov. 21 and Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 pm in the Studio Theatre, adjacent to Kelsey Theatre. Read more here.

'Scrooge' Bah-Humbugs to Kelsey Theatre Nov. 22

Put a little spirit into your holidays – three of them, in fact – and battle the bah-humbugs with “Scrooge,” a musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre Nov. 22 through Dec. 1. Read more here.

‘Tis the Time for ‘Twas at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre, Dec. 6, 7 & 8

The naughty and nice alike won’t want to miss Santa’s annual visit to Kelsey Theatre, when the Kelsey Players reprise a musical stage adaptation of the classic “Twas the Night Before Christmas” for five shows, Dec. 6-8. Children are invited to have their picture taken with Santa after the show. In addition, the theater is currently collecting new, unwrapped toys during all performances of “Twas” and continuing through Dec. 15. Read more here.

 

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Current News

Med Lab Tech Club Presents at Boys and Girls Club Conference

MCCC Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) students and faculty once again worked with the Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County last week, as the club held its annual Teen STEM Conference in Lawrenceville. On Nov. 7, MCCC Medical Laboratory Technology Professor Lisa Shave and students Christine Dizenzo and Jessica Lafrennie attended the conference with Biology Professor Laura Blinderman to host the panel “Microscopic Wonders of the World.” Read more here.

Students Showcase Professional Research at Biology and Chemistry

Whether they were tucked away in laboratories or canvassing local mountain ranges, five Biology and Chemistry students had plenty to show for their summer spent researching as part of the college’s Biology and Chemistry Honors programs. Presenting in two groups on Oct. 28 and Nov. 11, the students relished the opportunity to both share the details of their projects, and encourage current students to pursue research of their own. Read more here.

No Zumba, Yoga Classes Next Week

Stockpile your zen this week, as there will be no yoga and Zumba classes during the week of Thanksgiving break. Classes will resume the week of Dec. 2, when evening yoga continues through Dec. 9 in PE 225 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday lunchtime yoga classes will continue through Dec. 11 in the gym, noon to 1 p.m. See the flyer here. Zumba classes will be held on Tuesdays, through Dec. 10, in the gym from noon to 1 p.m. See the flyer here. Classes are presented through the Student Life and Leadership office.

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Reminders

Through Dec. 15: HRIM Student Restaurant Serving Lunch. Collage, the Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management (HRIM) Food Prep II student restaurant, is open for lunch for one final day on Wednesday, Nov. 20, featuring a plant-based menu and herbs grown on the West Windsor Campus by MCCC Horiticulture students. See the menu here. On Mondays through Dec. 9, the American Regional Student Restaurant will be serving dishes themed around locales across the U.S. Next up is a California menu on Monday, Nov. 25. To purchase tickets ($10 for students, faculty and staff), and for more information, click here.

Through Dec. 15: Toy Drive at Kelsey Theatre. Kelsey Theatre's seventh annual toy drive is now underway! Toys donated to Kelsey through Dec. 1 will support the Marines Toys for Tots drive, while toys collected between Dec. 2 to Dec. 15 will be donated to HomeFront in Lawrenceville. Kelsey Theatre also invites you to its Stuff Your Stockings Sale following select theatre performances. See the flyer for the sale and toy drive here.

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Mercer in the News This Week

The Trentonian

Top soccer seniors to take part in Mooch Games

Mercer County Dam Site 21 park-improvement plan would cost more than $9M

Asbury Park Press

40 places to see The Nutcracker in New Jersey

Broadway World

MCCC Students Kick Off Winter Concerts With THE HAPPENINGS OF DANCE

CentralJersey.com

Two pastry chefs are honored in culinary tasting event

Insider NJ

Mayor Gusciora’s 2019 State of the City Transcript

MercerMe

The Taste Chase goes to college

New Jersey Stage

MCCC Students Kick Off Winter Concerts With "The Happenings of Dance"

Press of Atlantic City

TRIP TO HBCU COLLEGE FAIR

Trenton Daily

RECRUITMENT AND INCLUSION FAIR

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