Coming Events

Mercer County Artists Opens Today; Reception Is May 22

The annual Mercer County Artists Exhibition opens today. Works by 36 artists will be on display through July 8. The community is invited to an Opening Reception on May 22 when awards will be announced. Read more here.

HRIM Breakfast Class Opens For Business May 22

As we all know -- breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Beginning on May 22, the HRIM Breakfast Class will be serving a variety of early morning foods in ES111. All menu items are a la carte, with prices starting at $3, with an upcharge for additional items, such as baked goods, juices, etc. The menu is subject to change, so be sure to check the HRIM website for details at www.mccc.edu/hrim. The Breakfast Class will be serving Wednesday, May 22 through Friday, May 24, and Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31. Service is from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., but if capacity is reached, it is possible the doors may close early -- first come, first served. So visit early, and visit often!

'Inherit the Wind' Starts Two-Weekend Run This Friday at Kelsey Theatre

In the 1920s, a Tennessee schoolteacher is put on trial for teaching Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. Forte Dramatic Productions presents the acclaimed play “Inherit the Wind” at Kelsey Theatre May 24 through June 2. The community is invited to an opening night reception with the cast and crew on May 24. Read more here.

Scholarship Deadline for 2019-2020 Is May 31

Please remind your students that Foundation scholarships are still available for the 2019-2020 academic year. The deadline to apply is May 31. Students must complete an online application at https://mccc.awardspring.com. (The link can be found at www.mccc.edu/scholarships.) Foundation staff members are ready to assist students with the process. Students should call (609) 570-3607, email scholarships@mccc.edu, or stop by AD112, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with any questions. All students are encouraged to apply.

'Putnam Co. Spelling Bee' at Kelsey Theatre June 7 to 16

An eclectic group of overachieving tweens are set to compete in the spelling bee of their young lives. Maurer Productions OnStage presents the comical and endearing “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” complete with audience participation, for two weekends June 7 to 9 and June 14 to 16. Read about the show here.

Coming to Kelsey Theatre

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Current News

Grads Celebrate During 52nd Annual Commencement Ceremony

The Class of 2019 proved resilient as commencement ceremonies moved from outdoors to indoors when a rain storm suddenly blew in. The guest speaker was Mercer County Undersheriff  Pedro Medina, an MCCC alumnus. The student speaker was Samantha Costa, who graduates with her degree in Paralegal Studies. Professor of Biology Ron Smith was the recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award. Read more here. See the first of several Facebook photo albums here. See the video short here.

Business Students Shine at Rider Competition

Business students proved for the second time this semester that they are all business when it comes to competing in industry competitions. At DataFest 2019, held at Rider University April 12 to 14, a team of MCCC students faced off against nine other college teams to solve a challenging data problem. The only community college team to participate, their second-place finish was a real achievement. Read more here.

Fashion Students Hit Their Stride in Annual Runway Show

All that glitters can indeed be gold – and colorful and flashy and elegant. On May 3, Fashion/Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising programs put on a show for an overflow crowd at Trenton Hall that resonated with style, glamour and some serious joy. Read more here. See the Facebook photo album here. See the video, featuring Program Coordinator Katina Lindsay, here.

MCCC's New Nurses: 34 Students Celebrate at Pinning Ceremony

Kelsey Theatre was filled with white coats and smiling faces on May 13, as the college celebrated the graduation of 34 nurses at a Pinning Ceremony. Swedish-born Kasja Myrén Taub was the 2019 valedictorian. For the graduates, the next step comes in the form of the National Council Licensure Exam. Read more here. See the album on Facebook here.

Reminders

June 17: FEMA Emergency Response Seminar. 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.

Through Summer: Still Time to Register for MCCC Youth Programs. From June 17 through Aug. 16, MCCC will once again open its West Windsor Campus to children and teens ages 6 to 17. Registration has been brisk, but there are still some openings for summer fun in Camp College, Sports Camps and Tomato Patch Visual and Performing Arts Workshops. Read more here.

Continue to Spread the Word about Free Tuition Through State Program (CCOG). Employees are asked to continue to spread the word to family and friends about the state's new Community College Opportunity Grants (CCOG). The program, which was launched this spring, provides "free tuition" for students whose household income does not exceed $45,000. It is part of Governor Murphy's 2020 budget proposal, to be voted on by the state legislature by July 1. With passage, students who qualify will receive free tuition for the fall semester. 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

Trentonian

Mercer County Community College holds 52nd annual commencement

Broadway World

Photo Flash: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Kelsey Theatre

InsiderNJ.com

Gusciora Letter To Residents: ‘We Have Made A Lot Of Progress Together’

Press of Atlantic City

Holy Spirit grad Domenic Boselli earns NJCAA regional player of the year award for Mercer

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