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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
MCC BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR'S DAMSELFLY FIELD GUIDE PUBLISHED ONLINE BY FIELD MUSEUM |
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Marla Garrison, McHenry County College Biology instructor, is the author of "Damselflies of Chicagoland, A Photo Field Guide" that was recently published online by the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago as part of their Chicago Wilderness Series of Rapid Color Guides. Three years ago, Garrison began photographing in situ the 39 species of damselflies found in the Chicago area. Rain or shine she stalked them in forest preserves, state parks, nature preserves, and private lands for close-up views of these narrow-bodied, pin-sized insects. Two of the species are actually new discoveries for our area.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
MCC CONTINUES "GETTING STARTED" SEMINARS FOR RETURNING ADULT STUDENTS |
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Taking those first steps toward getting a college education can be difficult-especially if you've been out of school for awhile. Just ask Helen Jost, adult recruitment specialist at McHenry County College. Jost specializes in helping older students-those who have been out of high school for several years or more-get started at MCC. To help students feel more comfortable, Jost will be hosting "Getting Started" seminars at the college from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15 in room A262 and Thursday, Sept. 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room A262. The seminars are free of charge.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
MCC OFFERS TRIP PREVIEW FOR PALM SPRINGS |
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Escape the cold, harsh Midwestern winter and discover a desert playground in Palm Springs, California in January, 2011. Join MCC's Trips and Tours Department for a trip preview from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 in room B168.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
MCC OFFERS TRIP PREVIEW FOR WASHINGTON, D.C. |
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McHenry County College's Trips and Tours office is offering a trip preview for the Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossom Festival in April 2011. The preview is from 5 to 6 p.m. on Friday, September 10 in room B166-167 at the college, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake.
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
MCC'S RETIRED ADULT PROGRAM OFFERS REFLECTIONS OF A PHOTOJOURNALIST |
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The Retired Adult Program at McHenry County College will offer "Hat & Coat - Reflections of a Photojournalist" for both members and non-members from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7 in room B166-167. The program features Jerry Tomaselli, an award-winning Chicago news photographer who worked at the Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune. As one of the Sun-Times photographers, "hat and coat" was the cryptic but unmistakable command by photo chief Bob Kotalik to drop whatever you were doing and head to the scene of a breaking story. "Hat and coat" is just one of hundreds of vivid memories Tomaselli has gathered over his 35 years as an award-winning Chicago news photographer. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.
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Monday, August 30, 2010 |
MCC ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER CLASSES FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS |
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The Continuing and Professional Education Division at McHenry County College is offering several opportunities this fall for career development in the medical field. September classes include pharmacy technician, veterinary assistant, medical billing and coding, and a new ICD-10 course. ICD-10 is an upgraded healthcare diagnostic and procedural coding system mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry beginning Oct. 1, 2013. For those who are currently working or looking for work during the day, many of the professional programs at MCC offer evening, online or blended options, which allows much of the coursework to be done online.
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Monday, August 30, 2010 |
MCC RECEIVES MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL DESIGNATION |
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McHenry County College was recently designated as a Military Friendly School for 2011 by G.I. Jobs magazine, which honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America's veterans as students. Schools on the list include state universities, private colleges, community colleges and trade schools. The common bond is their shared priority of recruiting students with military experience. The magazine polled more than 7,000 state schools nationwide in determining the results, examining criteria such as efforts to recruit and retain military and veteran students, results in recruiting military and veteran students, and academic accreditations.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER UNIQUE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES |
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MCC's Continuing Education Department offers something for everyone this fall, including unique classes such as bartender training, aviation ground school and welding boot camp. A special class offered for moms who want to return to the workplace is customized to meet the needs and challenges of return-to-work moms. Classes include: Bartending Training from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, Aug. 30 through Oct. 4 at Olive Black in Richmond; Aviation Ground School from 8-11 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 11 through Dec. 18; Welding Boot Camp from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 30 in Woodstock; and Mom's Back to Work-Succeed in Your Return, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER HOME INSPECTION, ELECTRICAL CODE TRAINING |
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For those looking to receive professional training in home inspection, commercial and residential electric codes may join McHenry County College's Professional Education classes offered in September. Home Inspection prerequisite training class will meet from 6-9:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 13 through Nov. 10 in room E102 at MCC. This 60-hour course prepares future home inspectors for the state licensing examination. Topics include: residential inspections, including exteriors, electric, and heating. A combined Commercial and Residential Electric Code class will take place from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 16 through Dec. 9. in E104 at MCC.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER REAL ESTATE PRE-LICENSING CLASS |
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MCC's Professional Education Department is offering a Real Estate Pre-licensing class in September to prepare people for a career in real estate. Two time slots are available, including 6 to 8:50 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays Aug. 30 through Oct. 21 in room E204 at MCC and from 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 8 though Nov. 17 at the Shah Center in McHenry.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
MCC Community Open House and Reception for Vicky Smith Photo |
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Hilda Dow of Harvard, (left) and daughter, MCC biology instructor Bev Dow (center) share a laugh with McHenry County College (MCC) President Vicky Smith, Ed.D., during a community open house Aug. 23 held in honor of Smith who recently became the seventh president/first female president of the College. The event included hors d’oeuvres and pastries prepared by MCC’s culinary management department.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 |
MCC Community Open House and Reception for Vicky Smith Photo |
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McHenry County College (MCC) President Vicky Smith, Ed.D., shakes hands with student Scott Warner of Woodstock who stopped by to meet her during a community open house Aug. 23 to welcome Smith as the seventh president/first female president of the College. The event included hors d’oeuvres and pastries prepared by MCC’s culinary management department.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER OFFERS COURSES TO SUPPORT MANUFACTURING, WAREHOUSING |
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McHenry County College is offering a variety of manufacturing and warehousing industry fundamental courses for area businesses of all sizes. Check out these cost-effective employee training opportunities facilitated by experienced trainers and consultants. Courses are located at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry or can be delivered on-site. Courses include Forklift Operator Training, Blueprint Reading, Internal Auditing, and APICS: Execution and Control of Operations. ETIP grant reimbursement up to 50 percent is available for eligible companies.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
MCC'S SHAH CENTER OFFERS HANDS-ON COMPUTER SKILLS COURSES |
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The McHenry County College Shah Center offers instructor led, hands-on computer training with access to the most up-to-date techniques and standards in business and industry. These programs are located at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane, McHenry.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 |
WORKPLACE SPANISH OFFERED FOR HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is offering Workplace Spanish® for Human Resources that will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. on Thursdays, September 23 through October 21. Workplace Spanish is a comprehensive program that provides functional language skills relevant to the roles of customer service professionals and supervisors. There is no grammar to learn, no rules to memorize, no prior Spanish training necessary. Cost is $279, which includes materials.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER BREAKFAST SERIES TO FEATURE LIFE IN A NETWORKED, ALWAYS ON-VIRTUAL WORLD |
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McHenry County College Shah Center will continue its "Start@Shah" monthly breakfast series from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. The event features Art Petty, leadership consultant, who will present "Unimaginable Perils and Infinite Possibilities-Living and Working in a Networked, Always-On and Virtual World." Cost is $35.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
LEADERSHIP AND WORKFORCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT AT THE SHAH CENTER |
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McHenry County College Shah Center is dedicated to making a difference in employees' lives by giving them the tools they need to become compassionate leaders and service professionals. Registrations are being accepted for the following business solution courses: Effective Presentations, Sept. 10 & 17; Accountability that Works, Sept. 15; and Time Challenged, Sept. 20 & 22.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
ISBDC ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS FOR SEPTEMBER |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College is offering opportunities and assistance to small businesses. Some topics include Survival Skills for the Entrepreneur, Marketing Bootcamp and Trademark, Copyright and Patent Protection. Let ISBDC professionals can help your business become more successful.
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 |
MCC's SHAH CENTER OFFERS OSHA 30-HR FOR GENERAL INDUSTRY |
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The Shah Center of McHenry County College is accepting registrations for OSHA 30-hour course in General Industry that will meet from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 7, 9, 14 and 16 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry. This course is suited to safety and health personnel, supervisors and those with safety and health responsibilities. Cost is $379, which includes materials. Grant assistance is available to companies that qualify.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
LEARN INTRODUCTORY WELDING AT MCC |
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McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department is offering introductory Welding Boot Camp beginning in September. The introductory Welding Boot Camp program is a 40-hour course that will basic welding technology and terminology, blueprint reading, basic math used in the welding trade, basic welding skills and plant safety. All classes are held at the Woodstock Center at 912 Trakk Lane in Woodstock. Three separate introductory level courses are available, including Monday and Wednesday evenings, Tuesday and Thursday evenings or Saturday mornings.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION FOOD, WINE COURSES THIS FALL |
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Enhance your knowledge of food and wine this fall with McHenry County College's Continuing Education classes, including cake decorating, wine basics and food service sanitation.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION LANGUAGE CLASSES |
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Express yourself in new ways with beginner language classes offered by McHenry County College's Continuing Education Department. Classes are available in French, Arabic, Spanish, Italian, and sign language. Plus, a new Italian culture class is available for those planning to travel to Italy.
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Monday, August 16, 2010 |
MCC STUDENT PEACE ACTION NETWORK TO HOST THREE-TIME NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINEE KATHY KELLY |
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The Student Peace Action Network (SPAN) at McHenry County College will host "Drones on Trial," a presentation featuring a first-hand account from Afghanistan and Pakistan by Kathy Kelly, three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1. Kelly, co-founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence in Chicago and three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, will speak about her recent visit to Pakistan and Afghanistan where she met with victims of U.S. drone (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) attacks. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, August 16, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION AVIATION COURSES |
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MCC's Continuing Education Department will be offering aviation-related classes this fall, including career exploration in aviation and aviation ground school.
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Monday, August 16, 2010 |
MCC BEGINS SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT 2010-2011 SERIES SEPT. 12 |
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The Second Sunday Concert Series at McHenry County College begins its 2010-2011 season at 3 p.m. on Sept. 12 featuring classical guitarist Brian Torosian. The concert will be held in the MCC Conference Center, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Torosian is an active soloist and chamber musician on guitar, lute and mandolin. In addition to performing on the standard six-string guitar, Torosian also concertizes on replicas of a Baroque guitar, a Terz guitar, and a 10-string guitar. Torosian's musical programs feature rare guitar masterworks from his vast collection of scores, well-known classical guitar favorites, and his own transcriptions and arrangements. Free admission.
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Friday, August 13, 2010 |
MCC ANNOUNCES NEW SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING DEGREE |
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McHenry County College announces a new degree for anyone interested in becoming a special education teacher. The Special Education Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) degree begins this fall semester and transfers as a complete package toward completing a bachelor's degree at Northern Illinois University, Eastern Illinois University and Western Illinois University. MCC's Special Education Associate of Arts in Teaching degree is a two-year transfer degree that prepares students for careers in teaching special education and introduces students to the teaching professions, the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards (IPTS), and the role of teachers in American public schools today.
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Monday, August 02, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER MATH REVIEW SESSIONS FOR STUDENTS AUG. 17 and 18 |
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McHenry County College is hosting math review sessions for MCC students who want to refresh their skills in Intermediate Algebra, College Algebra and Pre-Calculus the week before fall classes begin.
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Monday, August 02, 2010 |
CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING OFFERED AT MCC'S SHAH CENTER |
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The McHenry County College Shah Center is offering Excellence in Service: Basic, a beginning customer service training class, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday, Aug. 23 and 25. This half-day training is aimed to assist businesses in obtaining extraordinary customer service reputations. An Excellence in Service: Advanced class will take place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, Sept. 27 and 29. Cost is $155 per course or a discounted fee of $263 for both classes.
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Monday, August 02, 2010 |
SHAH CENTER BREAKFAST SERIES TO HIGHLIGHT "ACCOUNTABILITY THAT WORKS" |
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Join the McHenry County College Shah Center for its "Start@Shah" monthly breakfast series from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 20 and for an insightful and lively presentation on "Accountability That Works," presented by Marcy Piekos of Maverick Minds. She will discuss the importance of personal responsibility and accountability in the workplace, which is essential for a business to succeed. Accountability That Works is a CRM Learning training module that helps to reduce workplace negativity, improve employee morale, and encourage team members to take personal responsibility for their results. Cost is $35 per person.
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Sunday, August 01, 2010 |
MCC'S FAST TRACK BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFERS ONLINE DEGREE |
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McHenry County College announces a new online degree in Business Management through the Fast Track program, offering adults 24 and older a more convenient option for earning a certificate or accelerated associate degree. Students who enroll in the Fast Track Business Management program may choose to complete their degree online or in the traditional classroom setting. The Business Management online degree program is beneficial to those who work a second shift or hours that change on a regular basis or someone who has life obligations making it difficult to attend classes regularly. Additionally, the Business Management online courses feature a standard online rate and out-of-district rates do not apply.
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Sunday, August 01, 2010 |
MCC TO OFFER DAY TRIP TO DANE COUNTY (WIS.) FARMER'S MARKET |
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Discover the season's best bounty of vegetables, flowers and specialty products from more than 160 vendors at the Dane County, Wis. Farmer's Market. McHenry County College is offering a trip to this farmer's market located in downtown Madison, Wis. from 5:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 7. This farmer's market is reported to be the largest "producer only market," meaning the person who grew it or made it is probably sitting there selling it to you. Enjoy lunch on your own and at your leisure across the street at the City Market or along State Street. Trip is set for rain or shine. Cost is: $39.
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Sunday, August 01, 2010 |
ISBDC ANNOUNCES SMALL BUSINESS OFFERINGS FOR AUGUST |
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The Illinois Small Business Development Center at McHenry County College is offering opportunities and assistance to small businesses, including classes and seminars, which include topics such as how to start a business, how to market a business, and how to analyze cash flow. Plus, the Branding Brainstorming group meets the first Thursday of every month to discuss various approaches to marketing and to apply the strategies to business. The next group session will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on August 5 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock Lane in McHenry.
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