Monthly Events


October 19

Saturday

2019-10-19, 08:30:00 2019-10-19, 12:30:00 America/New_York Global Issues Conference: Migration The Global Issues Conference began in an effort to improve our understanding of international issues, critical to world peace, by presenting a free program of distinguished speakers to the public. Now in its 25th year, we focus our attention on the issue of global migration at a time of unprecedented movement in the modern era, spurn by a confluence of political, economic, religious, humanitarian, and climate related factors. Come explore the state of global migration today. Great Path Academy Community Commons, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Brion van Over bvanover@manchestercc.edu

Global Issues Conference: MigrationSaturday October 19, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm


The Global Issues Conference began in an effort to improve our understanding of international issues, critical to world peace, by presenting a free program of distinguished speakers to the public. Now in its 25th year, we focus our attention on the issue of global migration at a time of unprecedented movement in the modern era, spurn by a confluence of political, economic, religious, humanitarian, and climate related factors. Come explore the state of global migration today.
Location: Great Path Academy Community Commons
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: http://www.manchestercc.edu/global

Brion van Over bvanover@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2645

October 19

Saturday

2019-10-19, 11:00:00 2019-10-19, 14:00:00 America/New_York Empty Bowl Project The 22nd Annual Empty Bowl Project. Buy a handmade ceramic bowl, and you can enjoy unlimited soups and bread. The ceramic bowl is a reminder that over 128,000 people, including over 50,000 children, experience food insecurity in Hartford and Tolland counties. Student Services Center Cheney Dining Room, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Kathy Kern kkern@manchestercc.edu

Empty Bowl ProjectSaturday October 19, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm


The 22nd Annual Empty Bowl Project. Buy a handmade ceramic bowl, and you can enjoy unlimited soups and bread. The ceramic bowl is a reminder that over 128,000 people, including over 50,000 children, experience food insecurity in Hartford and Tolland counties. Sponsored by Manchester Community College Culinary Arts and Foodshare.
Location: Student Services Center Cheney Dining Room
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: $20.00

Website Address: http://www.foodshare.org

Kathy Kern kkern@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2794

October 21

Monday

2019-10-21, 10:00:00 2019-10-21, 13:00:00 America/New_York American International College Pop-Up Visit Want to learn more about transferring? American International College will be visiting campus. Stop by to speak with a campus representative. Bring your questions. Learn about admissions, programs, deadlines, requirements and what campus life looks like. We hope to see you there! Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Robert C. Turner Jr. rturner@manchestercc.edu

American International College Pop-Up VisitMonday October 21, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Want to learn more about transferring? American International College will be visiting campus. Stop by to speak with a campus representative. Bring your questions. Learn about admissions, programs, deadlines, requirements and what campus life looks like. We hope to see you there!
Location: Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/student-affairs/advising-counseling/transfer-planning/

Robert C. Turner Jr. rturner@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3328

October 21

Monday

2019-10-21, 10:00:00 2019-10-21, 13:00:00 America/New_York Quinnipiac University Online Pop Up Visit Want to learn more about transferring? Quinnipiac University Online will be visiting campus. Stop by to speak with a representative. Bring your questions. Learn about admissions, programs, deadlines, requirements. When you are a working professional, it can be hard to find the time to enhance your skills and fit schoolwork into your busy schedule. Come learn more about Quinnipiac University's online programs. We hope to see you there! Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Robert C. Turner Jr. rturner@manchestercc.edu

Quinnipiac University Online Pop Up VisitMonday October 21, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Want to learn more about transferring? Quinnipiac University Online will be visiting campus. Stop by to speak with a representative. Bring your questions. Learn about admissions, programs, deadlines, requirements. When you are a working professional, it can be hard to find the time to enhance your skills and fit schoolwork into your busy schedule. Come learn more about Quinnipiac University's online programs. We hope to see you there!
Location: Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/student-affairs/advising-counseling/transfer-planning/transfer-advising-and-events/

Robert C. Turner Jr. rturner@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3328

October 22

Tuesday

2019-10-22, 10:00:00 2019-10-22, 13:00:00 America/New_York University of Connecticut Guaranteed Admission (GAP) Pop-up Visit Do you have students interested in transferring to the University of Connecticut? UConn representatives will be available to discuss how students can earn a scholarship worth $8000.00 through UConn’s Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP). Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Robert C. Turner Jr. rturner@manchestercc.edu

University of Connecticut Guaranteed Admission (GAP) Pop-up VisitTuesday October 22, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Do you have students interested in transferring to the University of Connecticut? UConn representatives will be available to discuss how students can earn a scholarship worth $8000.00 through UConn’s Guaranteed Admissions Program (GAP).
Location: Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/student-affairs/advising-counseling/transfer-planning/transfer-advising-and-events/

Robert C. Turner Jr. rturner@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3328

October 22

Tuesday

2019-10-22, 11:00:00 2019-10-22, 14:00:00 America/New_York WiSTEM Try Roundtable Discussion MCC's Women in STEM (WiSTEM) will host a TRY Round table discussion open to MCC students, faculty, staff and the public. Students will discuss their independent "TRY" experiences that have brought them closer to their personal, academic or career goals. They have chosen many different kinds of opportunities including financial seminars, applied for scholarships and internships. Learn about their what their experiences have taught them.

RSVP required - Lunch will be served.
Learning Resource Center Library Fireside Commons, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Jessica Zolciak jzolciak@manchestercc.edu

WiSTEM Try Roundtable DiscussionTuesday October 22, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm


MCC's Women in STEM (WiSTEM) will host a TRY Round table discussion open to MCC students, faculty, staff and the public. Students will discuss their independent "TRY" experiences that have brought them closer to their personal, academic or career goals. They have chosen many different kinds of opportunities including financial seminars, applied for scholarships and internships. Learn about their what their experiences have taught them.

RSVP required - Lunch will be served.
Sponsored by The Aurora Foundation.
Location: Learning Resource Center Library Fireside Commons
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: http://mccwistem.net

Jessica Zolciak jzolciak@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2722

October 22

Tuesday

2019-10-22, 17:30:00 2019-10-22, 19:30:00 America/New_York Halloween Tower Family friendly Halloween event for MCC and Manchester elementary school families. Candy, activities, face painting and fun! Adults in costume should not wear masks. Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Rotunda, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 T.J. Barber tbarber@manchestercc.edu

Halloween TowerTuesday October 22, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm


Family friendly Halloween event for MCC and Manchester elementary school families. Candy, activities, face painting and fun! Adults in costume should not wear masks. Sponsored by Office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association.
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Rotunda
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

T.J. Barber tbarber@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3283

October 24

Thursday

2019-10-24, 10:30:00 2019-10-24, 12:30:00 America/New_York Voter Registration Drive Registering to vote is free, quick and easy. To register bring with you either your Connecticut driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver photo ID issued by DMV. Learning Resource Center A142, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Deb Boyle dboyle@manchestercc.edu

Voter Registration DriveThursday October 24, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm


Registering to vote is free, quick and easy. To register bring with you either your Connecticut driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver photo ID issued by DMV. Sponsored by MCC Paralegal Association.
Location: Learning Resource Center A142
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Deb Boyle dboyle@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2642

October 24

Thursday

2019-10-24, 11:00:00 2019-10-24, 12:15:00 America/New_York Interviewing Tips Workshop This workshop will cover the various stages of the interviewing process. Job seekers will gain insight into frequently asked interview questions and other tips that can help lead to a successful interview. Open to the public. Student Services Center L107, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Julie Greene jgreene@manchestercc.edu

Interviewing Tips WorkshopThursday October 24, 11:00 am to 12:15 pm


This workshop will cover the various stages of the interviewing process. Job seekers will gain insight into frequently asked interview questions and other tips that can help lead to a successful interview. Open to the public. Sponsored by Career Services.
Location: Student Services Center L107
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Julie Greene jgreene@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3372

October 24

Thursday

2019-10-24, 14:00:00 2019-10-24, 15:00:00 America/New_York MCC Communication Department Open House Learn more about majoring in Communication at the department’s Open House, held in MCC’s own Digital Media Studio. Get advised by Communication faculty, register for Spring 2020 courses on-site and meet with media expert and award-winning local TV news anchor Kevin Nathan of NBC30! Enjoy free food and giveaways. Learning Resource Center B113, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Stephania Davis sdavis@manchestercc.edu

MCC Communication Department Open HouseThursday October 24, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm


Learn more about majoring in Communication at the department’s Open House, held in MCC’s own Digital Media Studio. Get advised by Communication faculty, register for Spring 2020 courses on-site and meet with media expert and award-winning local TV news anchor Kevin Nathan of NBC30! Enjoy free food and giveaways. Sponsored by MCC Department of Communication.
Location: Learning Resource Center B113
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Stephania Davis sdavis@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2694

October 24

Thursday

2019-10-24, 15:30:00 2019-10-24, 17:30:00 America/New_York Voter Registration Drive Registering to vote is free, quick and easy. To register bring your Connecticut driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver photo ID issued by DMV. Learning Resource Center A142, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Deb Boyle dboyle@manchestercc.edu

Voter Registration DriveThursday October 24, 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm


Registering to vote is free, quick and easy. To register bring your Connecticut driver's license, learner's permit or non-driver photo ID issued by DMV. Sponsored by MCC Paralegal Association.
Location: Learning Resource Center A142
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Deb Boyle dboyle@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2642

October 25

Friday

2019-10-25, 12:30:00 2019-10-25, 15:30:00 America/New_York National Issues Forum Deliberation - "Coming to America" For centuries, a steady influx of people from other countries has helped make the United States a nation of immigrants. Today, many people are asking questions about the country’s immigration policies that we need to consider together. Following the National Issues Forum’s deliberative process, small groups will deliberate about how our policies affect our communities, and the kinds of values and goals we want to guide immigration decisions, as we search for common ground for action. Great Path Academy Community Commons, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Brion van Over bvanover@manchestercc.edu

National Issues Forum Deliberation - "Coming to America"Friday October 25, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm


For centuries, a steady influx of people from other countries has helped make the United States a nation of immigrants. Today, many people are asking questions about the country’s immigration policies that we need to consider together. Following the National Issues Forum’s deliberative process, small groups will deliberate about how our policies affect our communities, and the kinds of values and goals we want to guide immigration decisions, as we search for common ground for action.
Location: Great Path Academy Community Commons
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: http://www.manchestercc.edu/forum

Brion van Over bvanover@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2645

October 30

Wednesday

2019-10-30, 12:00:00 2019-10-30, 14:30:00 America/New_York Flu Clinic Flu Clinic Open to all state employees, retirees and dependents, and students. A valid medical insurance card must be presented at the clinic. Walk-ins welcome, but you may also pre-register at www.pickatime.com/CTFLU. Insurances that are accepted: Aetna, Anthem and other Blue Cross plans, CIGNA, Connecticare, Oxford, United Healthcare and Medicare. No cash will be accepted. Vaccines available: Inactivated influenza vaccine -- standard and high dose; egg-free recombinant influenza vaccine. Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Green Room, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Kerry McNiven kmcniven@manchestercc.edu

Flu ClinicWednesday October 30, 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm


Flu Clinic Open to all state employees, retirees and dependents, and students. A valid medical insurance card must be presented at the clinic. Walk-ins welcome, but you may also pre-register at www.pickatime.com/CTFLU. Insurances that are accepted: Aetna, Anthem and other Blue Cross plans, CIGNA, Connecticare, Oxford, United Healthcare and Medicare. No cash will be accepted. Vaccines available: Inactivated influenza vaccine -- standard and high dose; egg-free recombinant influenza vaccine.
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Green Room
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Kerry McNiven kmcniven@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2716

October 31

Thursday

2019-10-31, 10:00:00 2019-10-31, 13:00:00 America/New_York Fall Transfer Fair The Fall Transfer Fair will give students the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 40 different colleges and universities. Representatives will be available to answer questions regarding admission requirements, transfer scholarships, and other educational opportunities. Snow date is Thursday, November 7. Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Galleria 1st Floor, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Robert C Turner Jr rturner@manchestercc.edu

Fall Transfer FairThursday October 31, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


The Fall Transfer Fair will give students the opportunity to meet with representatives from over 40 different colleges and universities. Representatives will be available to answer questions regarding admission requirements, transfer scholarships, and other educational opportunities. Snow date is Thursday, November 7.
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Galleria 1st Floor
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/student-affairs/advising-counseling/transfer-planning/transfer-advising-and-events/

Robert C Turner Jr rturner@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3328

October 31

Thursday

2019-10-31, 11:00:00 2019-10-31, 12:15:00 America/New_York Effective Resume Writing Workshop Improve your visibility in the job market. This workshop will provide information on the skills and strategies needed to develop a resume that gets positive response from employers. Student Services Center L107, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Julie Greene jgreene@manchestercc.edu

Effective Resume Writing WorkshopThursday October 31, 11:00 am to 12:15 pm


Improve your visibility in the job market. This workshop will provide information on the skills and strategies needed to develop a resume that gets positive response from employers. Sponsored by Career Services.
Location: Student Services Center L107
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Julie Greene jgreene@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3372

October 31

Thursday

2019-10-31, 17:30:00 2019-10-31, 19:30:00 America/New_York Opening Reception: Joshua Abelow and William King Exhibition And exhibition of painting by Joshua Abelow and sculptures by William King Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 susan classen sullivan sclassen-sullivan@manchestercc.edu

Opening Reception: Joshua Abelow and William King ExhibitionThursday October 31, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm


And exhibition of painting by Joshua Abelow and sculptures by William King
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/hans-weiss-newspace/

susan classen sullivan sclassen-sullivan@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2693