Summer 2009 Opportunities:
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ADVANCE TO GO: August 4-6, 2009
"Advance to Go" is an early orientation program for first year students at Middlesex Community College. During the three-day program, students have the opportunity to get acquainted with the campus, meet the faculty, support specialists, counselors, advisors, and other students before the fall semester begins. Students have fun while taking part in many activities that help them to learn how to make the most of their college experience.
For more information: http://www.middlesex.mass.edu/TutoringServices/atg.htm
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VETERANS: August 11-12, 2009
August 11th, 9:30-11:30: Bedford Campus, Campus Center Student Lounge, Building 8
August 12th, 9:30-11:30: Lowell Campus, City Building Ground Floor
Save the date for the Veterans Resource Center open house & orientation! Representatives from MCC and the community will introduce resources available to new and returning students. Come and meet Pam Flaherty, Dean of Students; Ziyadah Komfum & Ivette Caletz, Academic Counselors/Certifying Agents; Rick Reppucci, VRC Coordinator; and Bruce Weeks, Veterans Resource Advocate.
To attend, please RSVP by calling 978-656-3235 and let us know which campus you will be attending and the number of participants.
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AVANCE LATINO: Tuesday, August 25, 2009: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lowell Campus: City Building, Lower Cafeteria
Avance Latino is a specially designed program to support Latino students and to ease their transition to college by helping them to explore the steps needed to be successful students. Avance Latino gives students the opportunity to meet and build connections with faculty and International and Multicultural staff members and provides students with a sense of community where they can celebrate their heritage and have their voices heard.
For more information contact: Janin Duran at duranj@middlesex.mass.edu or 978-656-3457.
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ASIAN CONNECTIONS: Thursday, August 27, 2009: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lowell Campus: City Building, Multicultural Center
Asian Connections provides opportunities for Asian students to learn how to maximize available resources which will help them adjust to college life and become more successful college students. Asian students have a chance to build a community and to be connected with other students as well as faculty and International and Multicultural staff members.
For more information contact: Tooch Van at vant@middlesex.mass.edu or 978-656-3254.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION: September 3, 2009: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Lowell Campus: City Building, Multicultural Center
New and returning international students are invited to join the International and Multicultural Office staff to learn about the latest INS regulations, discuss cultural differences, and answer any questions. Come meet other international students!
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SEASONS OF SERVICE OPENING DAY EVENT: September 8, 2009: 12:30-3:00pm
New students are invited to register for an opportunity to meet and mingle with other new students while giving back to the community following the Opening Day program.
Lunch will be provided and volunteers will receive a free t-shirt. New student volunteers and members of the MCC Community Action Team will be working at the Lowell Community Gardens, Lowell National Park. Bedford students will be shuttled to the Lowell campus and return to Bedford around 3:30pm.
Volunteers must register by September 3, 2009 with Melissa Welch at
welchm@middlesex.mass.edu or 978-656-3363.
Click here to learn more about Seasons of Service at Middlesex
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WELCOME GATHERING FOR ADULT STUDENTS:
Lowell Campus: Thursday, Sept. 17,City Building, Room 303 • Noon – 1 p.m Bedford Campus: Wednesday, Sept. 16,Campus Center, Room 217 • 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Getting back into school after spending time away? You are not alone! Meet other new and returning Adult Students for lunch and learn strategies for getting off to a great start this academic year. If you plan to attend, RSVP by calling 781-280-3762.
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For more information, contact Paula Gonzalez at gonzalezpa@middlesex.mass.edu or 781-280-3633