Manchester Community College May Events Announced
The following events will be held at Manchester Community College during the month of May. All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.
23rd Annual Evening of Fine Wines. May 1, 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $85, group discounts available. MCC’s largest fundraiser supports student scholarships, programming and support services. The event features live and silent auctions; more than 25 wine, beer and beverage tasting tables; and elegant and delicious hors d’ouevres and desserts. Info: www.MCCgiving.org or call 860-512-2922.
Health Careers Admission Information Sessions. Students interested in being admitted into a Health Careers program must attend a mandatory information session as the first step in the admissions process. Info: Theresa Blake at 860-512-2704, email tblake@manchestercc.edu or click here.
Dental Assistant. May 5, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., SSC L244
Radiation Therapy and Radiography. May 5, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., SSC L244
Respiratory Care. May 5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. SSC L244
Occupational Therapy Assistant. May 5, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., SSC L224
Common Read Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. May 8, 12:30 p.m., room A121, Library. Experience great discussion, good company and light refreshments while exploring the fine read written by Rebecca Skloot. Info: Rosalyn Wormack at 860-512-2618 or email rwormack@manchestercc.edu.
International Film Series: The House I Live In. May 8, 7 p.m. SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium. From the dealer to the narcotics officer, the inmate to the federal judge, a penetrating look inside America’s criminal justice system. 108 minutes. Documentary. Info: Evelyn Angry-Smith at 860-512-2874, email eangry-smith@manchestercc.edu or visit www.mcc.commnet.libguides.com/mccifs.
Information Session: Costa Rica Trip. May 13, 3:30 p.m., LRC A108. Learn more about the December 29, 2015 trip to Costa Rica. This is a nine-day all-inclusive (airfare, meals, lodging, and insurance) experience, including a canopy tour, white water rafting, wildlife preserves, etc. Info: Kerry McNiven at 860-512-2716, email kmcniven@manchestercc.edu or visit www.efcst.com/1716593BA.
International Film Series: Pride. May 29, 7 p.m., SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium. It’s the summer of 1984 and the National Union of Mineworkers is on strike, prompting a London-based group of gay and lesbian activists to raise money to support the strikers’ families. 120 minutes. Rated R. Info: Evelyn Angry-Smith at 860-512-2874, email eangry-smith@manchestercc.edu or visit www.mcc.commnet.libguides.com/mccifs.
51st Annual Commencement. May 28, 5:30 p.m., Bicentennial Band Shell, MCC campus. Info: www.manchestercc.edu/commencement.
