Coming Events

Student Orientation Continues Aug. 13

Spread the Word: Registration for student orientation sessions is now open. There are online openings as well as in-person sessions on the West Windsor and James Kerney Campuses. To register, click here.

Saturday Hours for Enrollment Continue Aug. 17

The Bursar (tuition payments), Financial Aid, Admissions and Enrollment Services will have hours this Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All offices are located in the AD building on the West Windsor campus. For a campus map click here.

Kelsey Awards to Celebrate Past Season Aug. 17

Community theater folks and their fans are in for a treat as Kelsey Theatre presents the "2019 Kelsey Awards" on Saturday, Aug. 17, starting at 7 p.m. The evening will celebrate and recognize the best theatrical productions and performers from Kelsey Theatre’s 2018-19 season. Read more here.

Advanced Manufacturing hosts Open House on Aug. 18

MCCC will be showcasing its Advanced Manufacturing lab and discussing career opportunities during an open house on Sunday, Aug. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Engineering Science Building, Room ES100, on the West Windsor Campus. Read more here.

Instructional and Professional Improvement Workshops Begin Aug. 24

Though the summer blazes on, the Instructional and Professional Improvement Committee (IPIC) and the Center for Teaching and Learning have planned Pre-Class Week events for Fall 2019. Mercer staff and faculty will present workshops covering Mercer services, ESL, diversity and more. For a full list of events, click here.

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Current News

Summer Hours to End Aug. 23

There is a chill in the morning air and with it comes the end of summer hours. The summer work schedule at the College will conclude on Friday, Aug. 23.

JKC Hosts Music Camp and Concert

Music filled the streets of Trenton on Friday, Aug. 2, as high school and college musicians performed a concert as part of JKC's 2019 Summer Jazz Institute. Veteran Jazz Musician Terell Stafford was on hand throughout the week to share his story and provide feedback for the campers. Read more here.

Upward Bound Presents Princeton University Projects

Students from MCCC's Upward Bound program shared their experimental designs to cap off the Princeton University Materials Academy (PUMA) on Friday, Aug. 8. The event, also included robotics presentations by members of Upward Bound’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) summer program. Read more here.

JKC Gallery Hosts Current and Former Student Photo Exhibit

“The Figure a Portrait Makes," a photography exhibit by ten current and former Visual Arts students, is currently showing at The Gallery at MCCC's JKC Campus. Hours for this show are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or by appointment by emailing jkcgallery@mccc.edu. Read more here.

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Reminders

September 9: MCCC to Host Golf Classic on Sept. 9 to Benefit Student Athletes. MCCC invites friends and supporters of the college’s student athletes to hit the links on Monday, Sept. 9 for the 28th Annual MCCC Golf Classic for Scholarships. Read more here.

 

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Mercer in the News This Week

Asbury Park Press

When Van Morrison played 'Brown Eyed Girl' at a Belmar pavilion

Burlington County Times

Maple Shade BOE member to lead state school board association

Community News

Ewing K9 officer helps sniff out record cocaine haul

New Jersey Stage

A Look At The 2019-20 Season At The Kelsey Theatre

Record Online

College soccer: National preseason rankings

The Trentonian

Former MCCC player Nick Economos pitches in Trenton with Pirates' Double-A affiliate

Trenton Daily

The Smith Family Foundation: Caring For First-Year College Students Through Care Packages

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