MONDAY MORNINGMERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FACULTY & STAFF NEWSLETTER

November 13, 2017

The McCain Theater will magically transform into a scene from Notre Dame cathedral as a part of the Arts & Letters Series production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The musical opens Thursday. See inside for details.

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Miller Gallery ushers in new show featuring works of Mississippi College professorMississippi College Art Professor Carrie Reeves will take the MCC Miller Art Gallery spotlights when Reeve’s works are highlighted as the next show at the gallery.

An opening reception is set for Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The campus community is encouraged to attend. The show is to be on display though Jan. 29, 2017.

In her artist’s statement, Reeves said creativity with the hands is uniquely human. “Through my art I aspire to speak to the viewer concerning the major and minor themes of human experience: joy and sorrow, meekness and anger, peace and fear, light and dark, memory and loss, hope and defeat, life and death. I believe that where there is bad, there will ultimately be good. As a Christian artist, I seek to create with this underlying message of hope and beauty,” she said.

She added her figurative artwork uses the emotive quality of the human figure to speak to the viewer. “I enjoy capturing emotion in the faces of my figurative subjects as well as in the placement of hands and through body language. My non-figurative artwork focuses on the beauty of creation. Geometric and organic design is found throughout nature from the smallest particles to the largest complexes, and inspires the landscape and still life subjects of my non-figurative work.”

The gallery is open Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, contact John Marshall, MCC art

Sculptures and paintings by Carrie Reeves, a professor of art at Mississippi College, will be on display at the Miller Art Gallery beginning Tuesday, Nov. 14.

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Thankful- MCC’s Thanksgiving break begins Monday, Nov. 20, and continues through Sunday, Nov. 26. The College reopens for business Monday, Nov. 27.

Preparing for spring classes – Freshman Loni Johnson, 37, of Pachuta, left, finalizes her Spring 2018 class schedule with Career and Retention Advisor Deborah Nettles. Johnson, who works five days a week, used her lunch hour and registered to take 12 college credit hours next semester in her studies in the Medical Office Management Technology Program. An alumna of MCC, Johnson returned to the college in August to pursue her dreams of working in the medical field. Spring registration for new students begins today, Monday, Nov. 13.

Arts & Letters’ production of ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ opens ThursdayBased on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, MCC’s Arts & Letters Series will present The Hunchback of Notre Dame Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 16-19, in the Ivy Hall McCain Theater.

Curtain is a 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16, through Saturday, Nov. 18, and on Sunday, Nov. 20, the matinee begins at 2 o’clock.

With its sweeping score and powerful story, this musical comes to life and begins when the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in 15th century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be “Out There,” observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, Quasimodo escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the gypsies and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Tickets are $10, adults, $5, children, and may be purchased by calling The MCC Foundation office at 601-484-8696.

Cast members of The Hunchback of Notre Dame pose before Thursday’s opening.

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Date changesThe WIOA enrollment period for the spring semester is under way now through Nov. 17, a change that was made to accommodate the holiday breaks, said Shannon Coleman, WIOA case manager. Students who were denied previously may apply again. Students should start the process by picking up a packet at their local WIN Job Center. Coleman may be reached by calling 601-553-9531.

For more information, contact Deborah Nettles, career and retention advisor, at extension 404 or email dnettle1@meridiancc.edu

Saluting excellenceKnow of an outstanding student who is graduating in December? Consider nominating he or she to receive the Circle of Excellence recognition.

Nomination forms are available from Toni DeVaney, secretary in the office of Academic Affairs. Nominators are to keep in mind the student must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average and the student must be participating in commencement. Only completed nominations will be considered.

Questions? Contact DeVaney at extension 814 or email tdevaney@meridiancc.edu

Food for thoughtHosting a college-sponsored event that needs to be catered? Contact Tau Iosia, food service director, at extension 716 or 347 or email him at meridiancc@valleyinc.com

PTK lecture set todayMCC’s Nu Upsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa will host the presentation, “Let’s Talk About Sex,” today, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Dulaney Room in Webb Hall.

Guest speaker will be Sandra Cross, nurse practicetioner, who will discuss teenage pregnancy and prevention. Also, the impact of teenage pregnancy on the teen, community, education and economy will be explored. A question-and-answer session will follow.

Chick-fil-a sandwiches will be given to the first 50 guests.

Professional development session on FridayFractals and Self Similarity will be the topic when Physics Instructor Paul Rogers speaks on Friday, Nov. 17, at 9 a.m. in Ivy Hall Room 233.

Mathematicians, scientists, artists, graphic designers, marketers would all benefit from this professional development session.

November 14Shaquita HopsonTeresa Boykin

November 16Keith Smith

November 18Lorrie Gunn

Rehearsals for The Hutchback of Notre Dame, Quasimodo takes his part in the Feast of Fools as other Parisians dance and sing.

Monday Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Guest Speaker 0600 PM - 0800 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY BSU Night of Worship 0700 PM - 0830 PM, Chapel SANCTUARY Tuesday “Healthy Life Choices for Teens” Program 0800 AM - 1200 PM, Tommy E. Dulaney Center MCC Board of Trustees Meeting 1130 AM - 0130 PM, Tommy E. Dulaney Center LEAD Session 0200 PM - 0400 PM, Todd Library CASTEEL Art Exhibit & Reception 0400 PM - 0530 PM, Ivy Hall 1123 Campus Ministry International (CMI) 0500 PM - 0700 PM, Chapel AR Campus Ministry International (CMI) 0500 PM - 0700 PM, Chapel SANCTUARY Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 0730 PM - 0900 PM, Chapel AR Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 0730 PM - 0900 PM, Chapel SANCTUARY Wednesday “Healthy Life Choices for Teens” Program 0800 AM - 1200 PM, Tommy E. Dulaney Center Tribal Scholarship Program 0930 AM - 0240 PM, Ivy Hall 121 BSU Noon Day Luncheon 1000 AM - 0130 PM, Chapel AR Thursday “Healthy Life Choices for Teens” Program 0800 AM - 1200 PM, Tommy E. Dulaney Center Nursing 2110 B 0800 AM - 0200 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY Health Ed Advisory Committee Meeting 1130 AM - 0100 PM, MCC-Riley WDC 171 Class Speeches 0500 PM - 0600 PM, Todd Library CASTEEL The Hunchback of Notre Dame (A & L Series) 0700 PM - 0900 PM, Ivy Hall THE Friday Christmas Open House (Eagle’s Nest Bookstore) 0830 AM - 1030 AM, Ivy Hall BOOKSTORE Student Services Division 1000 AM - 0300 PM, Ivy Hall 121 Lunch Bunch 1100 AM - 1200 PM, G.V. Sonny Montgomery CAFE Lunch Bunch 1200 PM - 0130 PM, G.V. Sonny Montgomery BANQTRM The Hunchback of Notre Dame (A & L Series) 0700 PM - 0900 PM, Ivy Hall THE Saturday Nurse Assistant Testing 0630 AM - 0500 PM, Weddington Hall The Hunchback of Notre Dame (A & L Series) 0700 PM - 0900 PM, Ivy Hall THE Sunday FCA Chapel 0830 AM - 0930 AM, Chapel SANCTUARY Gospel Light Baptist Church 0200 PM - 0400 PM, Webb Hall DULANEY The Hunchback of Notre Dame (A & L Series) 0200 PM - 0400 PM, Ivy Hall THE CE Classes Monday AE Basic Skills JD- MIBEST 0715 AM - 0230 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 Patient Management Syst Trng 0830 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 131 MS Word, Beginning 0200 PM - 0400 PM MCC-Riley WDC 149 AE Basic Skills-MIBEST 0230 PM - 0430 PM MCC-Riley WDC 139 Network Maintenance (Network+) 0500 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 126 OSHA 10 Construction 0500 PM - 0830 PM MCC-Riley WDC 153 Rush-Medical Terminology 0550 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 125 HVAC I Part 1 0600 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 145 How to Start/Operate a Busines 0600 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 Tuesday AE Basic Skills JD- MIBEST 0715 AM - 0230 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 Patient Management Syst Trng 0830 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 131 Outlook, Beginning 0200 PM - 0400 PM MCC-Riley WDC 149 Ballet 0430 PM - 0730 PM Fitness Center Network Security (Security+) 0500 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 126 OSHA 10 Construction 0500 PM - 0830 PM MCC-Riley WDC 153 Holiday Decorating 0530 PM - 0630 PM MCC-Riley WDC 139 Rush-AdvancedBilling 0530 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 134 Basic Electricity II 0600 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 153 Cabinetry & Woodworking 0600 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 187 Citizens Police Academy 0600 PM - 1000 PM MCC-Riley WDC 124 HVAC II Part 1 0600 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 145 MPSA Part Time Academy 0600 PM - 1000 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 Wednesday AE Basic Skills JD- MIBEST 0715 AM - 0230 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 MitchD South Brew TTT 0800 AM - 0500 PM Off Campus Weems MANDT Training 0800 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 125 Patient Management Syst Trng 0830 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 131 Outlook, Advanced 0200 PM - 0400 PM MCC-Riley WDC 149 MASEP - Nov. 1 0430 PM - 0930 PM MCC-Riley WDC 139 MASEP - Nov. 1 0430 PM - 0930 PM MCC-Riley WDC 134 Network Maintenance (Network+) 0500 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 126 OSHA 10 Construction 0500 PM - 0830 PM MCC-Riley WDC 153

Weekly Schedule Nov 13 - Nov 19Thursday AE Basic Skills JD- MIBEST 0715 AM - 0230 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 MitchD South Brew TTT 0800 AM - 0500 PM Off Campus Weems MANDT Training 0800 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 125 Patient Management Syst Trng 0830 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 131 Entertaining This Holiday 0130 PM - 0800 PM MCC-Riley WDC 171 MS Excel, Advanced 0200 PM - 0400 PM MCC-Riley WDC 149 Basic Maintenance (City) 0400 PM - 0700 PM MCC-Riley WDC 145 Ballet 0430 PM - 0730 PM Fitness Center Fiber Optic Cabling-CTECH 0500 PM - 0900 PM MCC-Riley WDC 126 Microsoft Training:Beg. Excel, 0530 PM - 0730 PM MCC-Riley WDC 149 MPSA Part Time Academy 0600 PM - 1000 PM MCC-Riley WDC 123 Friday Forklift Certification 0800 AM - 0500 PM MCC-Riley WDC 128 MitchD South Brew TTT 0800 AM - 0500 PM Off Campus