Coming Events

Music Students to Present Concerts May 6, 7, 8

Music students will present three free concerts this week: the Chamber Ensemble tonight, May 6, the MCCC Chorus on tomorrow, May 7, and the Jazz Band on Wednesday, May 8. All three performances are at 7:30 p.m. in Kelsey Theatre. Read more here.

Last Week of Exercise Classes

This is the last week for exercise classes for the spring semester. Yoga is tonight, May 6, at 5:30 p.m. in PE 225, and on May 8 at noon in the gym. Zumba will be held tomorrow, May 7, at noon in the gym. Classes resume in September.

'Orpheus Looked' Closes May 9 at JKC Gallery

This is the last week for Rachel Stern's photography exhibit "Orpheus Looked," which 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. The show closes May 9. Read more here.

'Mercer County Artists' Submissions Accepted May 9 and 11

Artists age 18 or older who live, work, or attend school in Mercer County are invited to submit their art for consideration for the “Mercer County Artists 2019” exhibition at The Gallery at Mercer. Artists may enter up to two original works completed since May 2017 in any media except photography. Submission begins with early drop-off on Thursday, May 9, noon to 3 p.m., followed by Saturday drop-off on May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Judging takes place on Sunday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Read more here.

Mercer Dance Ensemble to Perform May 11 and 12

Support the arts and our dance students as they present a fully original, spell-binding concert on May 11 and 12. Four instructors are choreographing 11 pieces with a total of 17 dancers. This is dance storytelling at its most exciting! Read more here.

College Assembly and Employee Recognition May 16

The Human Resources Department encourages employees to consider nominating one or two of their colleagues for the 2019 Employee Human Relations and Employee Community Service Awards. The deadline for nominations is May 8. The awards recipients will be announced at the Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony immediately following the College Assembly on Thursday, May 16.  Please mark the date and click here for the nomination form and further details.

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.

Coming to Kelsey Theatre

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Current News

Staff, Students Provide Warm Welcome on ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

Organized by Success Coach Nichol Killian, Upward Bound Director Stacy Denton, and Administrative Specialist Kelly  Greene, MCCC's "Take Your Child to Work Day" offered a variety of fun activities for approximately 70 children of Mercer employees. According to Killian, 20 employees and numerous students joined in the college-wide volunteer effort, running activities, chaperoning groups of youngsters, and offering prizes and goodie bags. Read more here.

'Orpheus Looked' Exhibit Combines Photography and History

Take a dash of politics, history and mythology and throw in just a bit of kitsch and you have the formula for the photography exhibit “Orpheus Looked” by Rachel Stern, now on display at MCCC's James Kerney Campus Gallery in downtown Trenton. The show will be on display until May 9. Read more here.

Professor Lucas Kelly Receives Grant from Penn's Perlman School of Medicine

The Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics (PCfN) has announced that MCCC Professor of Fine Arts Lucas Kelly will be its inaugural artist-in-residence. Kelly is an interdisciplinary artist and through this residency he will work collaboratively with PCfN on the development of an art project addressing the ambiguity of and constructive nature of human memory. Read the Penn Center article about Kelly's selection here and another Penn article about all the grantees here.

MCCC Professor Earns History Fellowship in Virginia

Susan Kozel, Assistant Adjunct Professor of History, has earned a research fellowship at the Robert H. Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies (ICJS) in 2020. The month-long fellowship is located less than a half-mile from Monticello, the former plantation of President Thomas Jefferson. Kozel will be researching Jefferson in relation to the Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends. Read about it here.

Softball Player Paige Metz Named GSAC Player of the Week

Freshman shortstop Paige Metz earned Player of the Week honors from the Garden State Athletic Conference on April 30. After riding the highs and lows of the regular season, Metz and the Lady Vikings finished the regular softball season in top form. The team won five of their last six games, including four straight victories, to finish the season 26-18. Read more here.

Facebook Photo Album: Administrative Professionals Day

The college's Human Resources Department celebrated its administrative professionals on April 24. The morning at the Conference Center started with a breakfast buffet, followed by activities including painting with Dibble and Dabble Creative Center, a quiz game and more. Two employees, Flo Sult (Center for Continuing Studies) and Victoria Beltra (Enrollment Services), were selected for Administrative Professional of the Year awards. See the Facebook photo album 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: 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.

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 Grant (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

Broadway World

Mercer Dance Ensemble Comes to Kelsey Theatre May 11 And 12

HospitalityNet

Beth Dinice Named Executive Chef at Lord Baltimore Hotel in Baltimore

Patch.com

NJ 'Tuition-Free' Program Expands To Essex County College, Others

TrentonDaily.com

A FIRST FRIDAY FULL OF ARTS, CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATIONS, AND EVEN A FASHION SHOW

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