Middlesex Community College: We're Ready For You This Fall

Press release from Middlesex Community College:

August 19, 2021

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE AUGUST 2021

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We're Ready for You This Fall

Welcome back to the Middletown campus for Enroll in a Day—a one-stop, in-person fall semester registration event this Saturday—on August 21. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meet with an advisor, finalize class schedule, and register for the fall semester. Classes begin August 26. Student services, financial aid, and business offices representatives are available and the MxCC Bookstore will be open. Beginning in the fall, all students who participate in on-campus activities are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. More info.

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Red Moon Fest is October 2

Come help support scholarships and student success by celebrating at the 10th anniversary Red Moon Fest on Saturday, October 2. Please join us for a great evening featuring gourmet pizza, wine tastings, craft beer, raffle, and auction. The fundraiser takes place outdoors in the Grove with music by the Small Town Roots. Become a sponsor!

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Fall Educational Programs for Seniors

MxCC is proud to sponsor the Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education (MILE) and Meriden's Castle Craig Adult Learning Center (CCALC). Both will serve older and retired adults with new programming this fall. CCALC's first in-person event is on September 13 with Connecticut Troubadour Tom Callinan (photo) at the Meriden Senior Center. Email ccalcmeriden@gmail.com to register. MILE presents a virtual program on September 28 with musicians Handler & Lavesque. Visit mileonline.org for more.

Deputy Chief Nicholas Sherwood
Alumni Profile: Armed with Education

Nicholas Sherwood, MxCC 2016, is the Deputy Chief-Professional Standards at the Meriden Police Department. “Since my childhood, I always wanted to serve as a police officer. It has been a calling for me. I enjoy serving in a profession where I can help others,” he said. After serving in the military and then with the Hartford Police Department, Deputy Chief Sherwood enrolled in the criminal justice program at MxCC while training as a sergeant in Meriden. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Post University and is currently pursuing a master's degree from Albertus Magnus College. Read more about Deputy Chief Sherwood.

MxCC Foundation Receives $10,000 Grant for Vet Tech Program

The Middlesex Community College Foundation was awarded a $10,000 grant from the John T. and Jane A. Wiederhold Foundation, a fund administered by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation. The grant will support scholarships for students enrolled in the veterinary technology program in the coming year.
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Register for Fall and Get Vaccine in Meriden

Platt High School, 220 Coe Ave. in Meriden, will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic during the MxCC@Platt fall registration event on August 24 from 3 to 7 p.m. Each person vaccinated here will receive a $20 Stop & Shop gift card.

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Vote for Middlesex Community College

MxCC is once again participating in the Meriden Record-Journal 2021 Readers' Choice Awards. Vote for Middlesex Community College as your favorite college! These awards celebrate and recognize the best in the community. You may vote once per day through August 22. Click here to vote now!

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