Coming Events

Summer Camps at Mercer Start June 17

You might notice things are a litle busier today on the West Windsor Campus -- it's the beginning of the summer camp season! 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.

'Macbeth' Opens at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre June 21

Toil and trouble comes to Kelsey Theatre this Friday, as Shakespeare ’70 returns for its annual tribute to The Bard. This year the celebrated company presents “Macbeth,” taking theater goers into a world where "fair is foul, and foul is fair." Read more here.

Music Department Presents Summer Jazz Institute July 29 to Aug. 2

Young people looking for an immersive experience in jazz music this summer should head straight to MCCC’s downtown campus. MCCC presents its 2019 “Summer Jazz Institute,” a master class for high school and college students from July 29 to August 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read more here.

Coming to Kelsey Theatre

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Current News

Two MCCC Students Named NJ Academic All-Stars

Two Mercer students were recognized as being among the top community college scholars in the state during a reception sponsored by the New Jersey Council of County Colleges during a reception that included representatives and administrators from New Jersey’s 19 community colleges. The reception was held in conjunction with the New Jersey Community College Scholars Celebration (formerly Phi Theta Kappa Day) at the New Jersey State Museum. Read more here.

TDI Helps Bridge Technology Gap, Donates Computers to MCCC Students

Through a partnership between Mercer and TDI Connect (formerly the Trenton Digital Initiative), a volunteer organization that is part of United Way of Greater Mercer County, 50 refurbished computers were donated this past semester to MCCC students with financial challenges -- an effort that is already contributing to the success of Mercer students. Read more here.

Strong Emotions and New Perspectives for MCCC Travelers to Poland

A group of 28 MCCC students and faculty members went on a college Study Tour of Poland from May 10-19, returning with powerful insights and strong emotions to process and absorb. In a wide-ranging discussion facilitated by Professor Andrea Lynch, coordinator of the Center for Global Education, on June 11, it became clear – often painfully – that the trip made a major impact. Read more about the study tour here.

Holocaust Center's Conference Features 'Survivors Club' Authors

As the culmination of a year of activities, the Mercer County Holocaust, Genocide and Human Rights Education Center hosted the third annual Dr. Paul Winkler Holocaust and Genocide Educators’ Conference on June 5 at the MCCC Conference Center. Approximately 100 high school and middle school teachers from the region attended, with the theme “Teaching Genocide Through Texts, Literature and Personal Accounts.” The final presentation was by Michael Bornstein and his daughter, Debbie Holinstat Bornstein, authors of “Survivors Club: The True Story of a Very Young Prisoner of Auschwitz.” Read more here.

MCCC Baseball Receives Awards During Coach’s First Season

MCCC baseball Head Coach Fred Carella had his hands full to start the season. After Kevin Kerins stepped down from the role after seven seasons, Carella was appointed to lead the Vikings. Carella was well prepared, and the Vikings were every bit as driven this year as they were in seasons under Kerins. Mercer went 11-3 against teams in the region, earning them the second seed and a bye in the first round of the Region 19 tournament. Read more here.

Reminders

Through July 8: Mercer County Artists. The annual Mercer County Artists Exhibition is on display through July 8. Award winners were announced at the opening reception on May 22. 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

Broadway World

MCCC Presents Summer Jazz Institute

Winners Announced For 'Mercer County Artists 2019' At MCCC Gallery

CommunityNews.org

Class of 2019: Nottingham High School Top 10 graduating seniors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

CMSI Selects New Cohort of MSI Aspiring Leaders, Presidential Mentor

InsiderNJ

NJ Conservation Foundation: Gas Pipelines Take a Huge Toll on Delaware River Basin, New Report Finds

The Morning Call

Boys of Summer players of week: Matt Ervolina, Brian Ernst (MCCC baseball recruit)

Patch.com

South Brunswick High School 2019 College Acceptance List

Town Topics

Mercer County Symphonic Band at Kelsey Theatre on Wednesday, June 12

“Macbeth” Comes to Kelsey For Annual Bard Tribute

Trenton Daily

GRADUATES EXPRESS GRATITUDE AND LOVE AT JKC CELEBRATION OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

TCHS SENIOR AWARDS CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS SOME OF TRENTON’S BRIGHTEST ACHIEVERS

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