Town
Hall focuses on Latino issues Valerie Nandin
Contributing Writer Unity, pride and respect were some of the many emotions
expressed at this year’s second annual Latino
Town Hall.
The event took place at MCC’s main campus in the Kirk Student
Center from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 11.
The event was held to help raise awareness in the community concerning
Latinos.
MCC’s Paul A. Elsner Library recently added 1,800 books to its
collection.
However, these books cannot be found on the shelves of the library.
The new collection is comprised of eBooks, electronic literature available
through the internet.
Students can access the new eBooks through the MCC website.
Ann Tolzman, electronic resources librarian for MCC, called the new
eBooks, “cutting edge technology.”
Among the benefits, Tolzman cited easier access to materials for distance
learning students and access 24 hours a day from any computer with
an internet connection.
Grant
funds security program MCC one of 3
receiving homeland protection money Benjamin Urcuyo
Contributing Writer MCC was one of three colleges pre-identified to receive funding
for “Service Learning” projects to support its homeland
security trainers.
The grant is to be used for training and technical assistance around
the country about issues in homeland security and domestic preparedness.
The Community College National Center for Community Engagement (CCNCCE)
received a $399,460 grant titled “Supporting Actions for Engagement”
from the Corporation for National and Community Service.