MCC Announces Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events at Manchester Community College
Manchester, Connecticut-(April 24, 2012)…The following events will be held at Manchester Community College during the month of May:
Saturday, May 5, 8:00 a.m.- Le Tour de Valor, the 2nd Annual Veterans Scholarship Fundraiser to benegit veterans who are not eligible for GI Benefits and/or the CT Tuition Waiver. This is a bike ride with options for a 6- mile, 30- mile or 60- mile ride. Registration fee includes T-shirt and continental breakfast. Fee: $ 30, pre-reg; $35, ride day. Contact epeterson@manchestercc.edu.
Friday, May 11, 6:00 p.m. Spring Arts Festival will feature the opening reception for the MCC fine arts student exhibition and vocal and instrumental performances by music students. In the Hans Weiss Newspace Gallery and SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium. Contact sclassen-sullivan@manchestercc.edu.
Thursday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.-Hartford Stage Education Department presents Breakdancing Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet. Performances by talented Hartford High School students. SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium. Contact ccappetta@manchestercc.edu.
Thursday, May 17, 7:00 p.m.- Mishi-maya-gat Spoken Word & Music Series. Poets Ellen Dore Watson and D.M. Gordon will read their poems and David Mack will perform a solo blues set. Contact scampiglio@manchestercc.edu.
Friday, May 18, 7 p.m.-International Film Series presents “Saving Private Perez (Mexico) in the SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium.
Wednesday, May 30, 6:00 p.m.- The 22nd MCC Awards Ceremony will recognize outstanding MCC students in many areas. Invitation to attend is required. Contact pmitchell-crump@manchestercc.edu.
Thursday, May 31, 5:30 p.m.- 48th MCC Commencement held at the Bicentennial Band Shell on the MCC campus.
For additional information on these events, please visit the Manchester Community College website at www.mcc.commnet.edu. Except where noted, all are free and open to the public.
Students of any age who possess the desire to pursue higher education are welcome at Manchester Community College. MCC is proud of its academic excellence, new facilities, flexible schedules, small classes, low tuition and faculty with both academic and “real world” credentials. The College offers over 60 programs, transfer options financial aid and scholarships, as well as access to baccalaureate degrees through guaranteed admissions programs with several universities. MCC is situated on a park-like campus and is easily
