Be sure to mark your calendars for theDepartment of Music's First Annual Jazz Festivalfor Community Colleges, Small Colleges andHigh Schools, Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 am to 9pm in the Mott Memorial Building. The event isfree and open to the public. The day-long eventwill feature performances by MCC Jazz Combosand college and high school jazz ensembles fromacross Michigan. Guest artists and clinician/ adju-dicators for the event will be internationallyacclaimed trombonist/composer Dave McMurdo -- leader of the most popular jazz ensemble in

Canada and trumpeter/composer Mike Malone. Both McMurdo and Malone are on the music facultyat MCC's sister college, Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario and are both multiple Juno awardwinners (the Juno is the Canadian equivalent of the Grammy). The MCC Jazz Ensemble and ComboI will perform with the guest artists in a concert at 7 pm. All performances, clinics and the eveningconcert are free and open to the public. For more information, contact MCC Music CoordinatorChuck Iwanusa or MCC Director of Instrumental Music Tom Smith at 232-3491.

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FEBRUARY 2006CONNECTIONMCC

FACULTY & STAFF

NEWSLETTER

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BIG BAND DANCE

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LENNETTA CONEY

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“Know whence you came. If youknow whence you came, there areabsolutely no limitations to whereyou can go.”

-- James Baldwin

MCC to Hold Its First Jazz Festival

Diesel Technology Program

Rescheduled to Start Feb. 28

Dr. Charles N. Pappas, who served as president of Mott Community College from 1970 to 1980,will be honored in a special ceremony at MCC on Feb. 13 when the Presidential Conference Center onthe Flint campus is named in his honor. The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 am-1 pm, Monday Feb.13 at the Presidential Conference Center, which houses the Foundation for Mott Community College.

The C.S. Mott Foundation has accepted a proposal that will include a $100,000 joint gift from theMott Foundation and the Pappas family to MCC's Endowment Growth Initiative. This generous mone-tary gift prompted the renaming of the Presidential Conference Center. "We are deeply honored andtruly grateful to the C.S. Mott Foundation and the Pappas family for this generous contribution," saidLennetta Coney, Foundation for MCC President. "This gift represents a solid commitment toward sus-taining the future of MCC and advancing our ongoing efforts toward providing excellence in educationand exemplary service to our community."

Presidential Conference Center

to Be Named for Dr. Charles Pappas

MCC is aiming to prepare future workers fora burgeoning industry in our area with its newtwo-year Diesel Technology Program, whichbegins Feb. 28. The diesel technology program,re-scheduled from an earlier announced start dateof Jan. 24 to accommodate student enrollmentplans, is being offered by MCC's CorporateServices Department. For more information, call232-8674.

Tom Crampton, Regional TechnologyInitiatives Executive Dean, has great news toreport from his area. Tom received confirma-tion just before the holidays that MCC willreceive $2.5 million from the U.S. Dept. ofDefense for two different projects: 1) Expanding efforts of the WorkforceDevelopment Institute for SimulationTechnology (WDIST) to help disseminateemerging technology information and educa-tion services to the defense community, and2) Launching a project that leverages MCC'ssimulation expertise to support the develop-ment of a medical device used to treat lowerleg injuries. Both projects are in cooperationwith U.S. Army operations and the secondleverages a partnership with Kettering,Michigan Tech, and the Southwest ResearchInstitute in San Antonio.

Foundation for MCC PresidentLennetta Coney will speak on the topic"Liberation Through Education" from 11:30am-1pm Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the HurleyMedical Center Merliss Brown Auditorium.The program is free and open to the public.Coney is the recipient of the Martin LutherKing Jr. Award, among other numerous hon-ors for her community service and leader-ship.

Business Prof. Urundi Knox is beinghonored by the Genesee District Library dur-ing its 2006 Black History Month AwardsBrunch sponsored by Comcast at 10 am,Saturday, Feb.18 at the Holiday Inn GatewayCentre, 5353 Gateway Centre Drive. Ticketsare $25 per person or $250 per table. Fortickets or information, call 732-5570.

Art Prof. and Graphic Design ProgramCoordinator Mara Jevera Fulmer's work:"Se(a) crossings: Time in the midst of thepressures of chaos," will be on exhibition atthe Fine Arts Gallery of the Visual Arts andDesign Center from Feb. 6-21. In addition,she will give a public presentation about herwork at noon Wednesday, Feb.15 in room129 of the VADC. These events are madepossible in part by the Ballenger Trust. Maradescribes her work for this exhibit as a multi-channel video and audio installation with atleast eight large hanging panels on mylar andsatin paper, large sandblasted acrylic dome,hung with monofilament from a metal gridand a large printed floor text. It is beingmodified from its' original installation atKresge Art Museum, held in March, 2005.For information, call the Art and Designoffice at 762-0443.

From Social Science Division's SherryParish: Nicole Edwards of AndersonElementary School is trying to put together acultural diversity fair for the students atAnderson. She is looking for MCC students

or instructors who may be from anothercountry to come and set up a table to displayitems of interest or information about theirculture and their country. The event isscheduled March 8 from 6 - 8 pm. If youknow of any students or instructors who maybe interested in representing their country aswell as MCC, please call her at 591-5860.

Human Resources Senior Generalist/Recruiter Sharon Ewles reminds us of theChester D. Smith Outstanding Staff Awards.They will be presented at the SpringReception on April 20. Seven of your fellowfaculty and staff members will be recognizedfor their dedication and excellent perform-ance. Beginning February, nomination formswill be available throughout the campus andon the MCC website. Additional details willbe announced in future issues of TheConnection. Also, The Office of HumanResources anticipates posting several full-time faculty positions within the next month.As the positions are posted, faculty and staffwill be notified via the campus-wide emailsystem. In addition, the official announce-ments will be posted on the EmploymentOpportunities webpage at www.mott.jobs.

Political Science Prof. Paul Rozyckihad photos shown at Buckham Gallerythrough Feb. 3 that were part of a showcalled "Six Photographers take on thePhotograph."

Professional Development/TechPrograms Coordinator Sherry Bradish pro-vides a comprehensive report on recent andupcoming professional development activi-ties. A total of 28 workshops were offeredby faculty and staff during Welcome BackWeek, Jan. 11-13 with 102 participantsattending "Too Much Teaching, Not EnoughLearning and Too Little FUN" with Dr.Stephen DiCarlo of Wayne State UniversityMedical School following the breakfast onJan. 12. The CETL Winter conference isscheduled Feb. 17 at the Holiday Inn-Gateway Center. It is entitled "Using CriticalThinking in the Classroom: Opening Doors,Opening Minds." A team of faculty fromFerris State University will facilitate theworkshop. Registration is atCETLConference@mcc.edu. CareersConference: (VPAA 6.1, VPAA 9.1). The2006 Conference on Career Education willbe held Feb. 5-7 in Grand Rapids. Highschool and college instructors and staff willparticipate and bring back best practice infor-mation to share. Sherry Bradish along withGary Tower (GISD), Kim Farthing (GrandBlanc HS), Deb Custack (Byron HS) andBrian Pyles (SRESD) will present"Entrepreneurship: Ten Easy Lessons -Ready for Integration" in a breakout sessionon Feb. 6.

Brenda R. Williams, MCC's 3PCampaign Coordinator, is seeking students

who are interested in becoming Campus PeerAdvocates to assist in ongoing efforts to raiseawareness about domestic violence. The 3PCampaign is a program designed to Prevent,Protect & Prosecute Violence AgainstWomen and is part of a national initiative ledby the Department of Justice under theViolence Against Women Act of 1994. Foradditional information, contact Brenda Williamsat 232-8216 or brenda.williams@mcc.edu.

Flint City Theatre continues to hum withactivity -- thanks to the efforts of MCCTheatre Prof. Dan Gerics, FCT director. FCTpresented The Short Play Festival, featuringnew works by playwrights from around thecountry Jan 26- 28 at The Good Beans Café.Dan also served as festival director. FCT'supcoming presentation, Bent by MartinSherman, focuses on the struggle of gays inNazi Germany. For Bent, Dan is also work-ing as the fight director (the person whochoreographs fight scenes). Bent is scheduledFeb 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at Red Ink Studios.Tickets are $5. For tickets or more informa-tion, call 341-6912 or visit the websitewww.flinttheatre.com.

Congratulations to the following newMCC employees: Carol Van Buren,Secretary II in technology, start date: Dec.23; Anthropology Instructor Jennifer Fillionin Social Sciences, start date Jan. 11; andDeborah K.R. Kuhl, Science Education sup-port specialist in the Science and MathDivision, start date Jan, 23.

Early Childhood Education instructorBecky Garske brings us news about TheGreat Start Professional DevelopmentInitiative: a research study looking at the roleof early childhood professional developmentin preparing young students for school entry.A coaching retreat was held in Lansing Jan.20. In attendance were representatives fromall Initiative partners: U of M Ann Arbor,Lansing, Schoolcraft, Grand Rapids andMCC. Representing MCC were GSI coachesSusan Lechota, Nkela Collins, SherryParish and Rita Vater-Darton, along withEarly Childhood Education Coordinator DanHodgins and Becky Garske.

Administrative Assistant Crystal Croffetells us about a boost for the BusinessDivision. A very nice picture and articleabout Ellen's Closet entitled "Closet offeringsgive women a boost" was featured in theFriday, Jan. 20 issue of the The FlintJournal's "Making A Difference" section.Ellen's Closet provides free professionalattire to MCC's female students. ToniWilliams and Marisa Rodriguez, MCC stu-dents who assist in Ellen's Closet were inter-viewed along with their supervisor, Prof.Barbara Schulz.

Around Campus

(Lennetta Coney, President of the Foundation for Mott CommunityCollege, penned this tribute in honor of recently deceasedFoundation for MCC Alumni Committee members FrankDeLorenzo and Fay Joseph).

The loss of a friend is always devastating but to lose two at virtual-ly the same time is heartbreaking. To say that we will miss FrankDeLorenzo and Fay Joseph is an understatement. However, we seekcomfort in knowing that the programs and policies that they helpedinitiate will be indelibly etched in the Foundation's rich history.

Our success has been intertwined with their legacy here at MCC.It is so… because they worked so very hard to make it so. TheFoundation will be forever grateful for the loyal and steadfast sup-port given by these two stellar Foundation Board members.

MCC Observes Black

History Month

The newly-renovated Mott Library reopened its main entrance on Jan. 9.The new, open floor plan is more inviting and visually appealing, makingthe Library “a more welcoming place for students, faculty, and staff,”said Executive Director Denise Hooks.

MCC will kick off its annual observance of Black History MonthFeb. 1 with a variety of special activities planned throughout themonth. Sponsored by MCC's Office of Student Life, The Foundationfor Mott Community College and MCC Student Government, all ofthe Black History Month programs are free and open to the public andare scheduled noon to 1:30 pm. The Black History schedule of eventsinclude:

Feb. 1 - "Broken Doorways: Student-Made Gallery ofBlack Pioneers." This student-created gallery pays homage toAfrican-American firsts who worked tirelessly to better their commu-nities and open doors for black youth all over the nation. Noon-1:30pm, Student Life Center, Prahl Center

Feb. 7 - "Exposed Expression" - An event for "Open Mic"poetry in a café-style setting, sponsored by Starbucks Coffee. Noon-1:30 pm, Student Life Center, Prahl Center

Feb. 14 - The documentary Unchained Memories -Readings from the Slave Narratives will be shown in an effort toacknowledge the generation of slave leaders who were silenced duringthis difficult time in history. Noon-1:30 pm, Student Life Center, PrahlCenter

Feb. 21 - Soul Food Celebration: "A Tribute to BlackEducators." This event will feature music, poetry and a panel dis-cussion between MCC administrators, faculty and students, Noon to1:30 pm., Prahl Center Ballroom.

Feb. 28 -- "Understand and Rejoice" - A day of reflectionhighlighted by black trivia and games that originated in Africa or weredeveloped by African-Americans.

For more information, call Leonta Smith with MCC StudentGovernment at 762-0045.

It's time to pull out the old, dancing shoes again. The Bruin Clubof Genesee County's second annual Big Band Dance, "Serenade inBlue," will be 6:30-10:30 pm Saturday, Feb.18 in the Prahl CenterBallroom. The event is a fundraiser for the MCC Athletic ScholarshipFund. Last year the dance sold out. Tickets are now on sale at $15 aperson and $30 per couple. Seating is limited. Refreshments will beserved. The Tuxedo Junction Dance Band, under the direction ofDavid Heiple, will be joined again this year by Detroit vocalist JudyCochill. Additional entertainment planned for the evening will bespecial dance demonstrations performed by various dancers from thearea. For tickets or more information, call 234-6377.

Big Band Dance Returns

To Campus

MCC’s Early Childhood Learning Center celebrated "Library Day" atFlint Public Library on Jan. 19. Parents joined the preschoolers andECLC staff touring the library and learning about all the resources thelibrary has to offer.

CorrectionThe article appearing in the January 2006 issue of The Connection,"Counseling and Student Development Division Helps MCC Graduates,"incorrectly identified Dan Blaha as a member of the MCC Counseling fac-ulty. Blaha works as veterans representative with the MichiganDepartment of Labor and Economic Growth. We regret any inconveniencethis error may have caused.

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Mara Fulmer Art Exhibit9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. VADC

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Fridays at Applewood9:30-11:30 a.m. Applewood Café

Valentine’s Dance7-12 p.m. Ballroom

Genesee AudubonSociety Meeting5:30-10 p.m.

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Board of TrusteesMeeting • 7:30-10 p.m.

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