Wednesday, November 19, 2008

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Academic Calendar

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QEP Quips

MCC Inclement Weather Policy

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Veterans Day Ceremony
Halloween
Autumn Fish Fry
Fall Festival
Fall Convocation
SGA Club Fair
SACS Celebration
Findt Reception

November 20 through December 3

Michael Brooks—20th

Lamont Kinney—22nd

Audra Houpe—29th

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Motivating Students Series
Negative feedback can lead to a negative class atmosphere. Be specific when giving negative feedback and tie comments to a specific task or performance—not to a specific student. Cushion negative comments with positive compliments about aspects of the task that students did well and be sensitive to "offhanded" remarks that might engender feelings of inadequacy. Often students want to know the "answer"—"what was it I should have said or done to make it right?" Avoid pleas from students for the "right answer" which can rob them of the opportunity to think and problem-solve for themselves. Ask for suggestions of possible approaches to the problem, suggest sources, and encourage them to build on existing skills. Always praise students for small, independent steps. —Submitted by Employee Development (11.19.08)

Flu Shots

November 20

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WFD-108

 

Music Students Recital

November 25

12:30 p.m.

Music House

 

Thanksgiving Holiday

College CLOSED
November 26 through 28

 

World AIDS Day/Iredell County Health Dept. on Campus

December 1

Montgomery Student Center & Mooresville Center

 

Holiday Band Concert

December 1

7:30 p.m.

Mac Gray Auditorium

 

Holiday Chorus Concert

December 2

7:30 p.m.

First ARP Church

 

Phi Beta Coffeehouse

December 3

Second Fret Coffeehouse & Music Hall

 

Music Students Sing "Messiah"

December 4

12:30 p.m.

Rotary Auditorium

 

MCC Jazz Band Concert

December 4

7 p.m.

Montgomery Student Center

 

"Walk-in" Messiah

December 7

3 p.m.

First ARP Church
(Rehearsal, Dec. 6 @ 3 p.m.)
The North Carolina premiere of the documentary film "HOMECOMING: The Forgotten World of America's Orphanages" was held on August 5, 2004, in Shearer Hall. Dr. Richard McKenzie, Executive Producer (and Barium Springs Home for Children alumnus) introduced the film. Also present were 4 alumni of Barium Springs Home for Children (Nelson Farmer, Douglas Byrd, Paul Barnes and Elsie Barnes) who all appear in the film. After the screening, they answered questions from the audience and shared their memories of growing up at the Home. After the screening, a reception was held in the Alumni Lobby.

This event was sponsored by Mitchell Community College, Barium Springs Home for Children and First Presbyterian Church of Statesville.
 
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Dr. Richard McKenzie, UCI Economics Professor, Barium Springs Home for Children Alumnus and Executive Producer of "Homecomings: The Forgotten World of America's Orphanages"

(Left to right): Nelson Farmer, Douglas Byrd, Paul Barnes & Elsie Barnes listen as Richard McKenzie fields questions from the audience.

Nelson Farmer and Douglas Byrd

Nelson Farmer shares another funny story with the audience.

Douglas Eason, Nelson Farmer, Douglas Byrd, Paul Barnes, Elsie Barnes and Richard McKenzie.

Nelson Farmer with his family.

Dr. Douglas Eason & Dr. Laurel Eason talk with Richard McKenzie about the film.

Guests visit the Barium Springs Home for Children information table.

Elsie Barnes, a Barium Springs Home for Children alumnus who is featured in the film, speaks with Butch Enders.

A reception sponsored by Barium Springs Home for Children was held after the screening in the Alumni Lobby.

 

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