Morgan Community College Independence Day Schedule

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Morgan Community College (MCC) and Centers will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

The Wray Center will have shortened hours next week; they’ll be open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Additionally, the MCC Library at the Fort Morgan campus will close early at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3. The Fort Morgan campus will also be closed on Saturday July 5.

All locations will reopen on Monday, July 7.

MCC Wray Center Nurses Aide Courses

MCC Wray Center will be holding Nurses Aide Courses starting June 3 and running through July 21. There are prerequisites that you need in order to enroll, and class size is limited to the first 10 students with prerequisites completed by June 2. Financial assistance is available for students who qualify. For registration paperwork, to enroll, or for questions call 970-332-5755 or email wray@morgancc.edu

Community First Aid and CPR Starting March 1 in Wray

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EMS Education announces Community First Aid & CPR designed to prepare you for certification in Adult/Child/Infant CPR & Community First Aid. The course will be held at MCC Wray Center beginning Saturday, March 1st from 8am-4pm. The final cost is $138.20 (book not included). You may need to apply for the College Opportunity Fund and/or admission to MCC if you have not attended in the past year. $75 scholarship available to new parents (excepting to 0-6 month(s) old). For more information call 332-5755.

MCC Foundation 15th Annual Gala Feb 28 in Fort Morgan

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The Morgan Community College (MCC) Foundation announces their 15^th annual Gala event, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28 at Country Steak Out Restaurant and Lounge (19592 E. Eighth Avenue, Fort Morgan, CO).

Attendees are encouraged to help the Foundation “Seek the Summit,” as part of this year’s theme. Guests will be treated to a night of piano music played by Letty Graff, from the School for the Performing Arts, hors d’oeuvres, as well as silent and live auctions—all to benefit MCC programs and students.

The night will also feature a special presentation of this year’s All-Star Alumni awards. These winning recipients are successful not only in their careers, but in their communities and support of MCC.

The MCC Foundation assists MCC with additional opportunities to support student success through scholarships, program funding, leading edge technology and facilities.

Tickets to the Gala are $35.00 per person, $15 of which is tax deductible, and can be purchased online at www.MorganCC.edu/GALA, by calling (970) 542-3107, or contact Kelly.Rasmussen@morgancc.edu.

MCC Foundation Gala Feb 28

The 15th Annual MCC Foundation Gala "Seek The Summit" will be held Friday, February 28 at 6pm at the Country Steak Out in Fort Morgan. There will be a live and silent auction, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and live entertainment.

"Understanding Bullying and Empowering Ourselves" Jan 30 in Ft. Morgan

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"Understanding Bullying and Empowering Ourselves", a presentation from International speaker & best-selling author, Barbara Coloroso, will be held in the Founder's Room at Morgan Community College in Fort Morgan on Thursday, January 30th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm. Cost is $10 and includes a light meal. Space is limited, so register in advance by calling Deb Hanson at 867-8297, ext. 3127.

Free Tax Preparation Feb 15 in Wray

Morgan Community College Wray Center, 32415 Highway 34 in Wray, will be hosting free tax preparation on Saturday, February 15 from 9:30am-3:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis, or call 970-332-5755 for an appointment.

MCC Morgan County Chorale Winter Concert December 7 and 8

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Morgan Community College Morgan County Chorale announces their winter concerts, Christmas with the Chorale. There will be two performances; both will be at the First Christian Church in Fort Morgan. The first event is on Saturday, December 7 at 7pm and also at 2pm on Sunday, December 8. Admission is $5.00; kids 12 and under are free.

MCC Morgan County Chorale Spring Rehearsals Start January 2

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The MCC Morgan County Chorale, led under the direction of Tertia Cain, is open to anyone who loves to sing. Rehearsals for the spring semester will begin on January 2, and are held at 7pm every Thursday at The School of Performing Arts (914 State Street, Fort Morgan). For more information about other CACE programs, please visit www.MorganCC.edu/CACE or for questions about this event call Chorale Director Tertia Cain at 970-467-2244.

MCC Platte Valley Band Holiday Concert December 8

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The MCC Platte Valley Band announces their Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 8 at 7 p.m. in the Fort Morgan Middle School Auditorium.

The concert, led under the direction of Charles Morgan, will feature a variety of seasonal favorites such as “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” and “All I Want for Christmas is You.” There will also be a special narration of the 1930’s classic, “The Christmas Story,” by Steve Romero. Additionally, The Lake Street Choir from Baker Central School will perform with the band on select numbers.

Mark your calendars now and plan for a night of holiday cheer. There is no admission charge for the concert and the event is open to the public.

The MCC Platte Valley Band is part of the Morgan Community College music program through the Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE). Participation in the Band is open to any enthusiastic musician without audition. All skill levels are welcome. Please contact Chuck Morgan at (970) 867-6651 if interested. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Center, 110 Sherman St., in Fort Morgan.

For more information about other musical performances this season, check out the CACE calendar at www.MorganCC.edu/CACE.

MCC Thanksgiving Week Schedule (all centers)

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Morgan Community College (MCC) and Centers will be closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Fort Morgan campus will be open on Wednesday, November 27, and Friday, November 29 though there are no classes scheduled. The campus Bookstore, Library and Testing Center will also be closed on Friday.

The MCC Bennett Center will be closed Tuesday, November 26 through Friday, November 29. Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 2.

The MCC Burlington Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed on Thursday and Friday for the holiday.

The MCC Limon Center will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed on Thursday and Friday.

The MCC Wray Center will be open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and will be closed on Thursday and Friday.

CACE Gallery of Fine Arts Presents Mark Kreger "At Close Range" in Fort Morgan through December 13

Mark Kreger: "At Close Range" Art Exhibit will be on display at the CACE Gallery of Fine Arts, 300 Main Street, in Fort Morgan on Fridays from 4-6pm through December 13th. The exhibit is also open during the weekdays from 9am - 4pm (excluding lunch hour) when office staff is available.

Nurse Aid Courses at MCC Wray Center start February 15

Nurses Aid Courses at Morgan Community College Wray Center start February 15.  Class size is limited and there are prerequisites needed to enroll.  For questions or more information call 970-332-5755.

Adult Basic Education Courses start January 20 at MCC Wray Center

Adult Basic Education courses begin January 20 at Morgan Community College Wray Center.  The classes will be held on Monday and Wednesday from 9am-12pm.  The courses are geared toward helping individuals who did not meet the requirements to receive their high school diploma prepare for the GED test.  Cost is $20 and financial assistance is available to those who qualify.  For questions or more information call 970-332-5755.

Student Experience Course starts January 21 at MCC Wray Center

The Student Experience will be offered to students for free during the spring semester.  AAA 101 is a 1 credit course that introduces students to college and prepares them for the challenges they might stumble upon that they did not in high school.  The course is meant for incoming freshmen students; however, any Morgan Community College Wray Center student is welcome to enroll.  Tuition is free, and the textbook is provided.  The course is offered Tuesday evenings from 5-7pm starting January 21.  For questions or more information call 970-332-5755 and speak with an advisor.

Noted Colorado Photographer John Fielder to appear at MCC in Fort Morgan November 7

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Fort Morgan, CO.  10/16/2013.  Morgan Community College’s Center for Arts and Community Enrichment is pleased to present noted Colorado photographer John Fielder on Thursday, November 7 in Founders Room at the Fort Morgan campus, 920 Barlow Road. Fielder will share a slide presentation, Colorado’s Great Outdoors: Celebrating 20 Years of Lottery-Funded Lands, showcasing the 20-year history of Great Outdoors Colorado and its protection of Colorado’s natural heritage. Prior to the feature presentation, a photography workshop lecture will give participants the chance to learn how Fielder creates his award-winning images as he discusses composition, light, the use of digital cameras, and post-processing of images.

Both events are free and open to the public. The photography workshop lecture will be from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a book signing. The keynote presentation will begin at 7:15 p.m. followed by a question and answer session and an additional book signing. Thirty percent of gross proceeds from book sales are donated back to sponsoring organizations. Slide presentations are tailored to each community in order to feature photographs of what’s been invested in locally.

Great Outdoors Colorado was established in 1992 to oversee the distribution of lottery funds allocated to park, recreation, and open space purposes.  John Fielder was a founder of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and served two four-year terms on the board.

He approached the Great Outdoors Colorado Board in 2010 and beseeched it to consider celebrating GOCO’s 20^th anniversary in 2012 with the publication of a guide book, Guide to Colorado’s Great Outdoors: Lottery-Funded Parks, Trails, Wildlife Areas & Open Spaces, and a picture book, Colorado's Great Outdoors: Celebrating 20 Years of Lottery-Funded Lands, depicting many of the places invested in by GOCO. The board partnered with him to photograph hundreds of county and city open spaces; wildlife habitat; state parks and wildlife areas; local and regional trails; community parks, ball fields, and playgrounds; and private ranches. John drove 35,000 miles in less than two years from one end of Colorado to the other and visited all of the state’s 64 counties and practically every city and town, in order to complete the project. The many working ranches depicted have benefited from GOCO grants because of the significant wildlife habitat they provide. They are not accessible to the public, but instead remain in private ownership. This will be the first time many people have been able to see these lands.

John Fielder has worked tirelessly to promote the protection of Colorado’s ranches, open spaces, and wildlands during his 30-year career as a nature photographer. His photography has influenced people and legislation, earning him recognition including the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award in 1993 and, in 2011, the Aldo Leopold Foundation’s first Achievement Award given to an individual. Over 40 books have been published depicting his Colorado photography. He lives in Summit County, Colorado, and operates a fine art gallery, John Fielder’s Colorado, in Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. He teaches photography workshops to adults and children. Information about John and his work can be found at www.johnfielder.com.

The community is invited to attend one or both events. An additional photo retouching class using Photoshop is being held at MCC in conjunction with Fielder’s visit. Class participants must register through MCC for the half-credit course. The one-day class will be led by MCC Multimedia Instructor Jessica Edington, and is offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 9. Visit www.MorganCC.edu to enroll.

For more information about CACE, to reserve a seat online for John Fielder, or to see a full list of calendar events, check out www.MorganCC.edu/CACE.

MCC Open House for Career and Technical Education and Health Science Technology Programs October 23

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Morgan Community College (MCC) announces an open house for career and technical education (CTE) and the health science technology (HST) programs on Wednesday, October 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fort Morgan campus.

Students interested in careers in Business & Applied Technologies are invited to meet with instructors from automotive service technology and collision repair, business and accounting, agriculture management, real estate, multimedia, and welding. Find out about course requirements, career options, and job placement opportunities.

The Health Science Technology program is designed for juniors and seniors in high school who want to explore health science careers. Students taking classes at MCC, earn college credit while still in high school. Students completing this program will be qualified to work as an entry level health care or support worker. Meet instructors; find out more about the courses offered as well as how to enroll during the open house.

Participants do not need to register to attend, and are asked to begin at Student Services. Pizza will be served from 5 to 6 p.m.

For more information on about the open house or questions regarding Business & Applied Technologies, contact Jaylene Evans at (970) 542-3168. To find out more about MCC’s Health Science Technology program, contact KC Sailsbery at (970) 542-3156. Specific course and program information can always be found online at www.MorganCC.edu.

MCC hosting Open Poetry Night October 18, Writing Workshop October 19

The Center for Arts and Community Enrichment (CACE) and the Creative Writing Club at Morgan Community College (MCC) present Julie Cummings for the fall semester’s Open Mic Poetry Night on Friday, October 18 beginning at 7 p.m., and a writing workshop on Saturday, October 19 at noon.

Those interested in reading for Open Mic should arrive 15 minutes early to sign up. The evening will begin with community poetry readings from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., followed by Cummings’ reading until 8 p.m. in Bloedorn Lecture Hall at the Fort Morgan campus. Refreshments will be provided by MCC’s Creative Writing Club.

Cummings also will conduct a brown bag workshop titled "Writing Together” on Saturday, October 19 from 12-1:30 p.m. in Spruce Hall, Room 317 at MCC. She will take you through her writing process, read several poems and work through exercises together. This workshop will offer an array of effective techniques to help poets achieve their goals.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Cummings currently presides over Colorado’s poetry society, Columbine Poets, Inc. Her work has been published in three anthologies over the past several years, and is published in a local literary magazine, newspapers, and can be found online. Her poems are also available in postcard form, on an audio cd titled "Be Heard," as well as a self-published book of poems whose proceeds are donated to several different social awareness causes.

For more information about CACE, please visitwww.MorganCC.edu/CACE. Questions about Open Mic Poetry Night or the workshop can be directed to Rachel Kellum at (970) 542-3203.

MCC seeking entries for 2014 Calendar Photo Contest

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Morgan Community College (MCC) announces a call for entries for the 2014 Annual Calendar Photo Contest. Submission deadline is Friday, October 25 by 5 p.m.

“The calendars, which began in 1996, represent the entire MCC service area in eastern Colorado,” said Katie Barron, director of college communications & marketing. “We ask that the entries reflect this in subject matter.”

Entries must be in landscape orientation (minimum 10” wide by 8” tall) and a resolution of 300 DPI. There is no limit to the number of entries, and the contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers. Contest submissions are to be emailed to Katie.Barron@MorganCC.edu no later than October 25, and need to include photographer’s name and phone number.

The winning entry will be credited on the calendar and will be distributed by the College to the surrounding communities for free during the month of December; no monetary prize will be awarded. Upon entry, the photographer authorizes MCC’s use of the image in future Morgan Community College promotions or publications.

For more information about the contest, call Ms. Barron at (970) 542-3108.

MCC Wray Center offering First Aid and Adult CPR October 8

MCC Wray Center is offering a First Aid and Adult CPR class October 8.  The class will run from 8am-4pm, and will teach the recognition and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies for victims 8 years old and up; identify and care for life-threatening bleeding, sudden illness, and injuries.  The cost is $75.23 (book not included) and it is preferred that you pre-register and pay by October 7.  For more information call 970-332-5755.