Coming Events

Zumba, Yoga on the Move This Week

For this week only, lunch time Yoga and Zumba classes will be relocated due to activities in the gym. This week, Tuesday Zumba classes will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in PE225; Wednesday Yoga will be in SC104. Regular schedules and locations resume next week.

'Spring Into Student Succes' This Friday

Hopefully you've got your tickets and are ready for "A Night in Old Havana" with the MCCC Foundation for this year's premier scholarship fundraiser, "Spring Into Student Success!" Now in its 30th year, “Spring Into Student Success” will be held on Friday, April 5, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Stone Terrace, 2275 Kuser Road in Hamilton, with all proceeds to support student scholarships.This year's Cuban-themed event will feature a formal dinner, including hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, coffee and desserts, live music by the Renaissance Orchestra, and a silent auction. Read more about the event here. The evening will include an awards presentation honoring community partners for their outstanding contributions and service to MCCC. Read more here.

‘Sunset Boulevard’ Is Ready for Its Close-up at Kelsey Theatre April 5 to 14

Change has not come easily to silent film star Norma Desmond. In a mesmerizing homage to early Hollywood and the era of silent films, Playful Theatre Productions presents the Tony Award-winning “Sunset Boulevard” at Kelsey Theatre. This blockbuster musical will be performed Fridays, April 5 and 12 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, April 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, April 7 and 14 at 2 p.m. Read more here.

'The Holocaust in Greece' is Lecture Topic April 10

The Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Center invites the college community to the lecture "The Holocaust in Greece," by Marcia Haddad Ikonomopolus. The talk will be held on Wednesday, April 10 at 7 p.m. in the Holocaust Center, located next to the bookstore. See the full calendar of spring events here.

‘Explore Mercer’ at MCCC Open House April 10

Share the news with relatives, neighbors and friends. MCCC hosts its "Explore Mercer" Open House for prospective students, their parents, and adults interested in enhancing their job skills on Wednesday, April 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center on the West Windsor Campus. Faculty, staff, and students will be available to provide information about Mercer’s 76 degree programs and 30 certificate programs. Visitors will also get information about financial aid, special services, and more. Read about it here.

NJ City University Ed.D. Program Info Session April 11

MCCC faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join Dr. Christine Harrington and Dr. John Melendez on Thursday, April 11 from 4 to 5 p.m. in CM110 for an information session on New Jersey City University's new Ed.D. in Community College Leadership that begins this summer. This practice-focused 55-credit online program with a one-week summer residency requirement is designed to be completed by working professionals in three years. For more information, click here.

JKC Gallery Presents ‘Orpheus Looked’ April 11 to May 9; Artist Talk Is April 17

The James Kerney Campus Gallery will showcase works by Rachel Stern in the exhibit "Orpheus Looked." The show runs from Thursday, April 11 to Thursday, May 9. The community is invited to a reception and artist talk with Stern on Wednesday, April 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. The talk starts at 6 p.m. Stern's "Orpheus Looked" explores the classical narratives on tragedy and power in a way that allows the viewer to enter and reexamine these tales through the use of contemporary construction. Read more here.

Music Faculty Recital to Benefit Student Scholarships Is April 12

The MCCC Music Club is sponsoring the first-ever Music faculty recital on Friday, April 12, in CM156 to support Music student scholarships. Doors open at 7 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. recital. Music Club students will have baked goods for sale as part of the fundraiser. The performance is open to the public, with donations suggested.

Mercer Night at Trenton Thunder April 26

The Student Life and Leadership office is selling tickets for a Trenton Thunder baseball game versus Erie, which takes place Friday, April 26, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 each. There is no limit on tickets, which can be purchased in the Student Life and Leadership office (SC111). Tickets are good for game admission only. (Food and transportation are not included.) Questions? Email Denise Salvatore at salvatod@mccc.edu or call ext. 3434. See the flyer here.

FEMA Emergency Response Seminar to be Held June 17

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will present a seminar entitled "Until Help Arrives" in two three-hour sessions on Monday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon and from 6 to 9 p.m. The goal of the seminar is to train the general public on how to best handle a critical incident until emergency services arrive. Both sessions will be held at Princeton University, 701 Carnegie Center. See the flyer here.

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Current News

Mercer 'Rocked' By Kindness

The Mercer community has many ways to show love and concern for students, faculty and staff members – words of encouragement, pats on the back, and warm hugs come to mind. On March 27, students and staff joined forces to share the love in a whole other way – by penning personal messages on hand painted rocks during a lunchtime session on the West Windsor Campus. In doing so, they joined the national movement known as “The Kindness Rocks Project.” Read more here.

MCCC Fitness Center Dedicated in Honor of Prof. Bob Pugh

MCCC hosted a ceremony March 24 to honor one of its greats, Robert Pugh, who retired last year after 46 years as an MCCC faculty member and coordinator of Health and Physical Education. The dedication and ribbon cutting for the Robert L. Pugh Fitness Center drew a packed house of family and friends, some whom came from as far away as West Virginia. Read the article here.

Vikings Baseball to Play Phillies Minor League Team in Exhibition Game April 2

The MCCC baseball team will be visiting the Lakewood BlueClaws, a Single A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, to play an exhibition game on Tuesday, April 2. The BlueClaws are hosting the Vikings at their home stadium, the FirstEnergy Park, located at 2 Stadium Way, Lakewood, NJ 08701. The game features free general admission seating and will begin at 6:30 p.m., with the gates opening at 6 p.m. Come on out for a night of baseball featuring our very own student athletes. Read the article here.

Viking in the Spotlight: Baseball Player Domenic Boselli

MCCC outfielder Domenic Boselli has helped the Vikings to a tremendous start to the 2019 season. Boselli led the Vikings to an 11-1 record and a top-20 ranking in the National Junior College Athletic Association weekly poll. Through 44 at bats, the sophomore has connected on 23 hits for an outstanding .523 batting average. Read more here.

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Reminders

April 9: Distinguished Lecture. "Combating the Opioid Epidemic: The Overdose Prevention Act and Narcan” is the subject of a lecture by Kathleen Petrucci, Chief of the Special Investigations Unit/Mercer County Narcotics Task Force, at noon on Tuesday, April 9 in the Communications Building, Room 110. Read more here.

April 9: Spring Transfer Day. Encourage your students to think about their life after Mercer. The Transfer and Career Services office hosts its Spring Transfer Day on Tuesday, April 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the second floor of the Student Center. Approximately 50 four-year schools will be represented.

April 10: Wawa Leadership Program Info Session. Are your students interested in pursuing a career in management? Wawa is accepting applicants for its College Graduate Leadership Program and will hold an information session on Wednesday, April 10, starting at 10 a.m. in SC201. Wawa representatives will be available from 10 to 11 a.m. for a meet-and-greet and for resume assistance, with a leadership program presentation from noon to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Advance registration is required. Call ext. 3530, email at thomasl@mccc.edu, or visit SC201. Students are asked to bring a resume.

Through April 10: Tax Prep Assistance. MCCC, in cooperation with United Way of Greater Mercer County and the IRS Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, continues to offer free tax return preparation on Wednesdays through April 10 in SC104, 2 to 6 p.m. See the flyer here.

April 11: Health Professions Info Session. Current and prospective students interested in learning about health profession degree programs, requirements, employment opportunities, career paths, the application process, and more can do so at information session on Thursday, April 11 at 5 p.m. in MS172. Questions? Contact Cindy Matyas at ext. 3596 or matyasc@mccc.edu.

Through April 25: Visual Arts Student Exhibition. A treat for the eye awaits as The Gallery at Mercer hosts the "2019 Visual Arts Student Art Exhibition," on display through Thursday, April 25. The show features the best work by MCCC students studying Fine Arts, Advertising and Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Photography and Sculpture. Gallery hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Wednesday hours extended until 7 p.m. Read more here.

Through May 13: Lunch at Student Restaurants. The MCCC student restaurant is open for Monday lunches through May 13. The International Café will serve cuisines from around the world, featuring menus that change each week. The Grinning Bobcat restaurant will serve Wednesday lunch on April 10 and April 17. See the menus and purchase tickets online here. Tickets for faculty and staff are just $10. (Monday evening dinners at The Viking Cafe are already sold out for the semester!)

Tee Up For MCCC Golf League! Employees, regardless of level of play, are invited to join the MCCC Golf League. The league meets at the Princeton Country Club and many other courses, playing nine holes of golf each week from April through September, culminating with an end-of-year tournament and banquet. The league plays on Wednesdays, with tee times at 4 and 4:30 p.m. League members unable to play at those times can play other days and times, provided at least one other league member plays in the round. There is a $50 league registration fee; greens fee for the weekly Wednesday tee time at Princeton Country Club are $14. Contact Bill Peroni at ext. 3219 or peroniw@mccc.edu, or Jason Taylor at taylorj@mccc.edu or ext. 3214.

Training and Development Calendar on M-Link. From Monise Princilus, Executive Director of Human Resources and Compliance: As part of our Strategic Plan, the college committed to investing in organizational and professional effectiveness, and we are continually looking for ways to maximize our internal resources to bring you opportunities for training and development. A new Training and Development Calendar has been created. To view, click here. If you see any course that interests you, please register. More courses will be added as they become available.

Through Summer: Camp Registration Underway. From June 17 through Aug. 16, MCCC will once again open its West Windsor Campus to children and teens ages 6 to 17. Registration is currently under way for a diverse list of camp and workshop offerings designed to pique the interests of just about every child. Read more here.

Exercise Classes for Spring: Yoga classes are held on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in PE225 and on Wednesdays, from noon to 1 p.m. in the gym. Zumba classes are on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. in the gym. Presented by Student Life and Leadership, classes are free and open to both students and staff.

Continue to Spread the Word about Free Tuition Through New State Program (CCOG). Employees are asked to continue to spread the word to family and friends about the state's new Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG). Also consider passing this information along to churches and community organizations for their newsletters, announcements, and information racks. Hard copies of the flyer are available in the AD Executive Suite, at the Information Desk at the JKC Student Commons, and at the Admissions and Financial Aid suites in the Student Center. Or, copies can be printed by clicking here. More information about CCOG is available by calling (609) 570-3795, e-mailing admiss@mccc.edu, or by visiting http://www.mccc.edu/free.

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Mercer in the News This Week

CentralJersey.com

Engineering Students Put Classroom Knowledge to Work on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus

MCCC Med Lab Tech Students Expand Medical World View with Abbott Point of Care Internships

CommunityNews.org

Mercer students provide tech support

Insider NJ

New Jersey Future Announces Winners of 2019 Smart Growth Awards

New Jersey Business Today

Solution to the Labor Shortage: Job Applicants with Two-Year Degrees

New Jersey Stage

MCCC's James Kerney Campus Gallery Presents "Orpheus Looked" by Trenton Photographer Rachel Stern

Town Topics

Magic Beans and Misadventures

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