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Middlesex Community College: October 2021
You can still participate with a chance to win valuable prizes. Just purchase raffle tickets at $50 each.
October 14, 2021
MxCC Celebrates with Red Moon Fest
The 10th anniversary Red Moon Fest took place on a beautiful October 2 evening and raised over $50,000 (plus another $10,000 through in-kind donations) to support scholarships and more for students. Over 200 community members, alumni, faculty, and staff attended in person, or participated as sponsors or through the online auction.
"Everyone at the college and the foundation extends their deep appreciation to those who gave so generously,” said Dean Kim Hogan, who co-hosted the event with Rick Eriksen.
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You can still participate with a chance to win valuable prizes. Just purchase raffle tickets at $50 each. Winners will be selected via Facebook Live on December 16. The prizes include $5,000 in cash, a 43-inch Vizio Smart TV with Samsung soundbar, and a Solo Stove Bonfire Portable Smokeless Fire Pit.
Please check out photos and more about the Red Moon Fest and the MxCC Foundation on our website at mxcc.edu/redmoon.
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GEAR UP Week with Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz
On September 24, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz gave remarks and spoke with students to celebrate National GEAR UP Week at Orville Platt High School in Meriden. MxCC CEO Steven Minkler welcomed her along with Meriden Public School officials and state and local representatives. GEAR UP is a federally funded seven-year partnership between MxCC and the Meriden Public Schools that provides access to a cohort of students beginning in 7th grade through their first year in college. Read full story.
MxCC Cosponsors Midstate Chamber 125th Anniversary
Middlesex Community College supported the Midstate Chamber of Commerce 125th anniversary celebration as a title sponsor. The event took place on September 18 at the Aqua Turf. The chamber also celebrated their award winners, which included Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona. He received the Excellence in Education Award (pictured here with CEO Minkler). Secretary Cardona attended MxCC as a Meriden high school student in 1993. Chamber Video.
Vet Tech Facility Moves to Berlin Street
The MxCC veterinary technology program labs have recently moved into the renovated Pieper Veterinary location on Berlin Street in Middletown. The facility features a new, large multipurpose room for both course lectures and live animal and/or clinical work. It includes a new state-of-the-art 75-inch touchscreen, SMART display, multiple cameras, and an audio system. The surgical suite and treatment areas are larger, allowing for more students to attend and social distance. More details and photos.
Radiologic Technology Lab Upgrades
CEO Steve Minkler and Dean Kim Hogan recently toured the upgraded radiologic technology facilities located at Middlesex Health. Students have access to the state-of-the-art simulation lab, fully energized X-ray room, and other technical resources, providing them a real-world clinical setting during training. Renee Pelletier, MxCC 2010, said, "I'm fortunate to have two jobs that I love with Middlesex Health as a result of my education with the MxCC radiologic technology program. After I graduated, I began working as a second shift technologist. Two years later, I became an instructor of patient care and positioning for the school."
Dean Emeritus Zabel Passes Away
With great sadness, CEO Steve Minkler announced the passing of Dean Emeritus Norman Zabel earlier this month. He served MxCC as the Dean of Community Service and also as the Dean of Students and Community Affairs. He retired in 1991. Full obituary.
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Registration begins October 19
October 15
Drive-in movie featuring In The Heights
Refreshments 5:30 p.m. • Movie 6:30 p.m.
Lower parking lot
October 20 • 12:30 p.m.
MxCC READS! Book Club
Discussion: The Bell Jar By Sylvia Plath
Library Periodical Room
October 21
CT State Community Colleges Showcase
Virtual event highlighting academic programs from all 12 community colleges. Video beings at 9 a.m. Event features live chat with admissions counselors. Register.
October 25 • 12:30 p.m.
Courageous Conversations
Retail Racism: Shopping While Black and Brown in America
Library Periodical Room or via Webex
October 29
MxCC Annual Day of Service
Volunteer at nonprofit locations in Middletown and Meriden
November 13
MxCC Enroll in a Day • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 17
MxCC Foundation Annual Meeting
This press release was produced by Middlesex Community College. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
