MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CONNECTION
FEBRUARY 2011
MCC Celebrates Opening
of New FABLAB
MCC
FACULTY
& STAFF
NEWSLETTER
WHAT’S
INSIDE
AROUND CAMPUS
MCC SPONSORED
“CSI: CRIME
SCENE INSECTS” AT
SLOAN MUSEUM
MOTT COMMUNITY
COLLEGE CHEF/
INSTRUCTOR WINS
CHEF OF THE YEAR
AWARD
AFRICAN
AMERICAN DISHES
FEATURED AT
APPLEWOOD CAFÉ
QUOTE OF
THE M ONTH
"Education is the key to unlock the
golden door of freedom."
--George Washington Carver
It's been described as a high-tech, electronic playground; an inventor's dream come true; a place where anyone can make just about anything. Mott Community
College celebrated the opening of its new Digital Fabrication Laboratory, or FABLAB, on Friday, Jan. 21 with an
open house. A host of community leaders, representatives
from the offices of local dignitaries and congressional
members, MCC administrators, faculty, staff and students
joined in the celebration.
The FABLAB is a unique facility giving individuals
an opportunity to turn their ideas into real inventions.
"You're only limited by your own imagination," said
Tom Crampton, MCC's executive dean of regional technology initiatives. The 1,200-square-foot lab, located in
Room 1112 on the first floor of the RTC near the High Bay
area, is filled with bright red cabinets and high-tech, digital
prototyping equipment. The new lab — based on a model
created at MIT — gives students, businesses and residents
access to CAD software, vinyl cutting, laser cutting, shaping and rapid prototyping that can transform a design from the computer into a 3-D plastic prototype in
hours. "There are a lot of people with creative ideas and they need a place to get those
creative ideas out of their heads and into their hands," Crampton said. "You may have the next great idea.
When you see a problem and say 'why didn't someone do it this way ...' you can be the person who does.
When we were looking at what the community was doing to support entrepreneurs, this was a gap."
MCC is planning to refer people to a network of other community resources playing a role in
fostering entrepreneurship. MCC also expects the FABLAB to support the overall efforts of the Genesee
Regional Chamber of Commerce Entrepreneurship Team (e-TEAM) and its partners to support both individuals and companies interested in expanding or creating new businesses. The college will make the
FABLAB available through two models – a college credit course for current students and a variety of
non-credit workshops for
individuals from the community.
Costs for the college credit course
will align with MCC's published tuition/fees rates while the non-credit
workshops start at $59 and increase
according to the amount of access
time needed and product development support required to interact
with FABLAB software and equipment. For more
information about the FABLAB
at MCC, call (810) 232-4553.
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Ca m p us
Congratulations to Regina
Broomfield, Interim Coordinator Of Recruitment And
Outreach Activities - Admissions & Recruitment. On
Dec. 18 2010, she received a
Master of Business Administration in Green Business
Strategy from Cleary University.
Here's news from the Mott
Library. Library Director Kathy
Irwin was recently appointed by former Gov. Jennifer Granholm
to serve a three-year term on the Library of Michigan Board of
Trustees beginning December 2010. The Library of Michigan, a
division within the Department of Education, promotes, advocates
and consistently works to achieve the highest level of library service to the State of Michigan, its government, its libraries and its
residents. The board is comprised of 13 members including two
members from the Michigan House of Representatives, two members from the Michigan Senate, the Superintendent of Public Instruction or his designee, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
or his designee, five librarians appointed by the Governor, and
two members of the general public appointed by the Governor.
The purpose of the Library of Michigan Board of Trustees is to
make recommendations and provide council regarding what services the Library of Michigan shall provide, matters of general policy concerning the library, the budget for the library, proposed
rules governing operations of the library, and the appointment of
the State Librarian.
Megan Brown, the Library's new circulation staff assistant
has several years experience working at both university and public
libraries. "She is proving to be a quick learner," says Mott Library
Director Kathy Irwin. "We are pleased to have her as part of our
team!"
Librarian Jessica Himstedt had a baby girl on Jan. 2, 2011,
Quinn Harper, 6 lbs, 14 oz. "Jessica and Quinn are doing well, and
we hope that Jessica can return to work in late February or early
March," adds Kathy.
English Prof. Greg Shafer has an essay, "Conferencing and
Compassion for an Exceptional Student" that will be published in
the March issue of Teaching English in the Two Year College.
Dale Weighill, Executive Dean, Professional Development &
Experiential Learning, would like to thank the following people
for presenting workshops for the CTL during January:
Alana Ferguson, Business Division -- "Transforming Your
Classroom Through Service"
Annette LeBlanc, ITS Computing Support Services -- "Introduction to Blackboard 9"
Brian Ivory, CASD -- "New Service Learning Workshop
Overview"
Brian Williams, ITS Media Services -- "Making Smart Classrooms Work Smarter," "New Part-Time Faculty Orientation"
Jennifer Dow-McDonald, Executive Director, Student Financial Services -- "Understanding the Financial Aid Process"
Linda Motter, ITS e-Learning -- "Microsoft Office 2007
(Excel)", "Copyright or Wrong"
Lisa Murawa, Business Division -- "Roundtable Discussion:
Strengths"
Marc Smith, ITS e-Learning -- "MCC Webmail Powered by
Google", "Peer Based Blackboard Session"
Mike Ugorowski, MCC Library -- "Using The Mott College
Library's Online Resources"
Lt. Michael Becker & Sgt. Tammera Parillo, Public
Arou
n
Safety --"Campus Emergency Training"
Randy Schapel, ITS Computing Services -- "Google Apps" &
"New Part-Time Faculty Orientation"
Robert Benard, Technology Division -- "Introduction to
Blackboard 9", "Microsoft Office 2007 (Word & PowerPoint)",
"New Part-Time Faculty Orientation"
Simone Mishler, Americorps*VISTA -- "Where is the Learning in Service Learning"
Larry Juchartz, Humanities Division -- "New Part-Time
Faculty Orientation"
Delores Deen, Executive Dean, Student Services-- "New
Part-Time Faculty Orientation"
Steve Robinson, Executive Dean, Planning, Research &
Quality -- "New Part-Time Faculty Orientation"
Lt. Michael Becker, Public Safety Health Services, lets us
know that Nurse Practitioners are available in the Public Safety
Health Services Clinic by appointment, to perform physical examinations and answer health care questions. He continues to be
available to administer TB tests, inoculations, and provide health
care information, usually from 8 am to 4:30 pm on most days.
From Theater Instructor Dan Gerics: Flint City Theatre will
present "Earl The Vampire" by Flint native Sean Michael Welch,
March 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12. 8 pm at the Good Beans Cafe. Tickets
are "pay what you can." Auditions for FCT's May production of
MacBeth will be Mar 27, 28 at 6 pm at Buckham Gallery. Auditions will consist of cold readings. Shakespeare monologues will
be accepted.
The Department of Public Safety offers congratulations to
MCC student Adam Gerics for winning the Department of Public
Safety Emergency Road Kit. Adam's winning entry was drawn
from 459 participants. The kit includes more than $75 in tools and
supplies such as jumper cables, a flashlight, first aid kit, blanket,
rope, and maps.
Sgt. Nancy Metcalfe provides a report on the Collegiate Holiday Food Drive. MCC collected $622.25. A thank-you note from
Bill Kerr, President of the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, contained the following sentiment: "The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan is helping hungry families and addressing this increase thanks
to your generous support. Together, with our 400 partner agencies,
the Food Bank is able to provide six meals to those in need for
every dollar donated. We would not be able to continue the mission of alleviating hunger in our community without your generosity and that of our partners. Your generous gift of $622.25 will
make a significant difference in the lives of those who have found
their families, some for the very first time, in need – restoring
confidence and dignity as they help support themselves and their
famlies during these difficult times. Thank you, again, for working
with us to "change the Face of Hunger."
New Employees: MCC welcomes Ann Marie Christman,
Disability Services Specialist - Student Services, Start date – Jan.
24; Megan Brown, Staff Assistant II - Library Services/Circulation – Library, Start Date – Jan. 18.
Congratulations to Doris Stromer, former Interim Site Manager,
Livingston Regional M-TEC, now Site Manager – Livingston
Continuing Education, start date – Dec. 27.
The Flint River Wild Ones will be hosting the
program: Vanising of the Bees at the RTC in room
1301 on Monday, February 21, at 6 pm.
MCC-sponsored "CSI:
Crime Scene Insects"
exhibit at Sloan Museum
The Sloan Museum exhibit, CSI: Crime Scene Insects delves into
the mysterious and fascinating world of crime-solving forensic entomology. On display at the Museum until May 8, this exhibit uses
hands-on learning stations, examples of real field and lab equipment
and intriguing case studies. Visitors can discover the stages of a fly's
life and examine hundreds of insect specimens through the Fly Wheel,
a sculpture that uses light to show the progression in an interesting
way. The exhibit also explains the job of a forensic entomologist —
from the types of cases they investigate to the tools they use — including how their findings come into play in the courtroom. Visitors also
can explore the five stages of decomposition as they open morgue
drawers to view models of corpses in each stage. They can then apply
this information to mock investigations and see if they discover the
same details as someone investigating an actual crime. Special public
activities will include Super Science Saturdays, when students from
Mott Community College will help visitors with special hands-on experiments. Public programs during March and April on Thursday
evenings will include a professional handwriting and document
examiner and fascinating topics used in solving crimes. Sloan Museum
hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays to Saturdays and noon to 5
p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for ages 3
to 11. It is free for children 2 and younger, Mott Community College
students and faculty and annual pass holder members. Visit SloanLongway.org or call (810) 237-3450 for more information.
Mott Community College
Chef Instructor Wins Chef
of the Year Award
Chef Douglas St. Souver,
Mott Community College
Culinary Arts instructor, was
voted by a group of his peers as
the Chef of the Year for the
Flint/Saginaw Valley Chapter of
the American Culinary Federation
(ACF). This annual award was
bestowed upon Chef St. Souver
at the Chapter’s annual awards
banquet earlier this month for his
contributions as a culinarian and
his achievements within the culinary industry. His contributions
have included his work with the
MCC Culinary Arts Department,
the Flint Farmers Market, his own
company -- Artisans in Culinary, and numerous functions for the local
community.
Chef St. Souver has also been featured on the Food Network
where he recently won the Edible Landscapes Challenge with fellow
instructor and previous Chef of the Year, Matthew Cooper, CEC. The
current MCC culinary staff includes five of the 21 previously elected
Chef of the Year recipients. With Chef Doug St. Souver's award, all
current MCC Chefs have now been honored by the American culinary
Federation (ACF) Flint/Saginaw Valley Chapter as Chef of the Year.
African American Dishes
Featured at Applewood
Café in Observance of
Black History Month
African American cuisine will return again this year to Mott Community College's Applewood Café. Two offerings, complete with musical accompaniment, are in celebration of Black History Month and
sponsored by the Foundation for Mott Community College (FMCC).
The luncheons, prepared by the culinary arts students, have become a
much anticipated tradition on the Flint campus. The entire community
is invited to attend. Cost is $20 per person. The luncheons will be held
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 in the Applewood
Café, which will open at 11:30 a.m. with a program at noon on both
days. Call (810) 232-7845 for reservations. Seating is limited. Following is a menu for the luncheons.
Feb. 10 -- The menu includes a colorful traditional West African dish
with Congolese potato, beet, cauliflower and broccoli salad or delicious and tangy South African orange chicken served with saffron rice
and winter vegetables, fresh baked bread and butter, brown sugar
glazed apple and spice cake with vanilla bean ice cream, fresh brewed
coffee, hot tea with lemon or iced tea with lemon. The luncheon will
include singing and tap dancing with Alexandria Bradley.
Feb. 17 -- The menu includes tropical fruit salad with toasted coconut
and fresh mint, Southern-style oven fried chicken served with creamy
macaroni and cheese, Grandma's braised greens, fresh baked cornbread
and butter, Sadie's peach cobbler and pecan ice cream, fresh brewed
coffee, hot tea with lemon or iced tea with lemon. The musical performers will be Dr. Michael Boucree and Ivan Griffin. Call (810) 7620425 for more information.
Foundation for MCC
Calendar of Events
Please mark your calendars for the following events and visit the
Foundation for Mott Community College at www.foundation.mcc.edu
or call 762-0425 for details. You can also purchase tickets and sponsorships at www.mcceventsonline.com.
Chef's Table featuring New York City Celebrity Chef Daniel Vater
Friday, Feb. 25, 6:30 pm Cocktail Reception; 7 pm Dinner
MCC Applewood Café, proceeds to Women In Education
Packages run from $100 to $1,500
Ballroom Dancing Event "Let’s Dance!"
7:30-11:30 pm April 29, Hors d’oeuvres & Dancing, Cost: $50
MCC Event Center, Hosted by the MCC Alumni Association
Sponsorship opportunities available
Farewell to ABC12 General Manager Tom Bryson on his Retirement
Sunday, March 13 at Warwick Country Club, Details to be announced
Tribute to Lenore Croudy: A Birthday
Celebration & Salute to Her Life & Legacy
5:30 pm Wednesday, March 30, Details to be announced
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FEBRUARY 2011
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MCC Basketball
Game 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Ballenger Field House
Walsh College Advisement
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
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3P Popcorn Sales
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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3P Popcorn Sales
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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3P Popcorn Sales
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
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Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
NMU Advisement
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
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Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
Women In Ed.
1:00-2:00 p.m.
PCC 1120
Walsh College
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
Fridays at Applewood
9:00-10:00 a..m.
RTC 1301
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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NMU Advisement
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
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Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
UCEN Awareness
10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
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College & Cultural Ctr.
Neighborhood Assoc.
7-9 p.m. • RTC 1120
GSA Club Meeting
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Genesee Room
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Just Jobs
8:30 am-5:00 pm
Lapeer Extension Ctr.
Food/Film
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Genesee Room
Bullying
5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
RTC 1005
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Chef Table
6:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
PCC 109
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MCC Basketball
Game 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Ballenger Field House
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3P Popcorn Sales
10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
CM Fishbowl
Board of Trustees Meeting
7:30 pm • RTC 1301
For more calendar items visit www.events.mcc.edu
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Winter Concert
3:00-5:00 p.m.
MMB 1130