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THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE MAGAZINE
bigDreams
Fall 2013
Preparing Today’s
Workforce for
Tomorrow
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Student speaker Yolanda Sills at the
2012 GED Graduation ceremony at
West Campus in Pottstown.
Photo by Sandi Yanisko.
bigDreams
VOLUME 8/ NUMBER 1
Vice President for Development
and External Relations
Sharon Beales
Executive Director of Marketing
and Communications
Lynn Rothman
Executive Director and Campaign
Director, Foundation
Arline Stephan
Senior Director of Advancement
Programs and Operations
Megan Sneeringer
Director of Communications
Alana J. Mauger ’97
Director of Major Gifts
and Planned Giving
Leslie Bluestone
Coordinator of Publications
and Web
Erin Jellesma
Public Relations Coordinator
bigDreams Editor
Diane VanDyke
Montgomery County Community College’s Mission
Montgomery County Community College is a place where the future is created and desire and knowledge
are combined to yield opportunity. The College reflects and responds to the needs and aspirations of
those who live, work and conduct business in Montgomery County and beyond. Grounded in a set of
values that teaches us to encourage, listen, respect and treat fairly those whom we serve, those with
whom we work and those who work with us in service, the College strives to ensure that all Montgomery
County residents have access to the highest-quality and most affordable higher education possible. Most
importantly, the College is dedicated to fostering the growth and success of everyone we serve.
The College believes that learning is a lifelong activity requiring constant adaptation of programs,
courses and learning support services to reflect social, technology and workforce changes and to ensure
that all learners reach their unique goals.
On the Cover:
Stein Seal Company Vice President Gary
A. Schuler, left, with employee David
Daniele, holds a seal designed, manufactured and tested at Stein Seal Company,
Kulpsville, Pa. Stein Seal partners with the
College’s Center for Workforce Development for ongoing training and education
of its workforce. Photo by Sandi Yanisko.
Montgomery County Community College
produces quarterly issues of bigDreams
magazine, which are distributed to alumni,
faculty, staff, administrators, parents and
friends of the College. The summer and winter
online issues are emailed. If you are not
receiving the online version, send your name
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Believing in the right of everyone to have access to a quality education, workforce training, opportunities
for personal and professional growth, and culture and recreation, the College translates the values of its
community and reaches out to it, inviting involvement, offering learning and fostering understanding.
we will add you to our list.
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Cover Story
Preparing Today’s Workforce
for Tomorrow ............................. 16-19
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Features
Food for All Tastes ..................... 14-15
Early Beginnings in ‘Conshy’ .... 20-23
Departments
President’s Corner ............................. 4
College News & Kudos .................. 5-6
Faculty Spotlight............................... 8
Faculty Accomplishments ................ 9
Student Success & Service ........ 10-11
Community Engagement ........... 12-13
Arts ............................................ 24-25
Athletics ........................................ 26
Foundation News ....................... 27-30
Alumni News & Notes .............. 31-33
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On the Calendar ........................ 34-35
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that written submissions be kept to 400 words or less.
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prose; or a vendetta against an individual, organization or Montgomery
County Community College.
Submissions will be published in the next edition of bigDreams in which
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President’s Corner
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Act 484, the Community College
Act of 1963, which was signed into law on Aug. 24, 1963, by Governor William
Scranton. The new law allowed the establishment of community colleges in the
Commonwealth, opening the doors of higher education for students who would
not have had the opportunity to go to college otherwise. Since that date, more
than 3 million students have pursued their educational goals at the 14 community colleges across the state. As community colleges have grown and progressed, they continue to provide high-quality, accessible and affordable higher
education and workforce training for all students. This law truly transformed
and improved lives for multiple generations.
On the heels of this anniversary, Montgomery County Community College
soon will embark on a year-long celebration of its own 50th anniversary. The foresight of several
Montgomery County leaders resulted in the establishment of the College on Dec. 8, 1964, and the College
launched its first classes in the former Conshohocken High School building in the fall of 1966. In 1972, the
College moved to its campus in Blue Bell, and West Campus in Pottstown opened in 1996.
Since its humble beginnings, the College has been built to partner with the community. Initially, it was
the Conshohocken community, where it shared the space with town residents, and today, on a broader
scale throughout Montgomery County. Partnerships provide opportunities for the College to grow, as it
did with the University Center and the Vesper Property Group, and most recently, with the Culinary Arts
Institute and developer Philadelphia Suburban Development Corporation. Through these partnerships, the
College can provide modern learning spaces equipped with today’s technology to provide our students with
relevant programs that will enable them to continue their education or find sustainable employment.
As we look ahead to the next 50 years, we find ourselves challenged as state and county funding continues to decrease, and students face resulting tuition increases. However, we know from our past, that the
College is resilient and will persevere. We will seek new partnerships and continue to provide high-quality,
accessible and affordable education for all students. The wisdom in the African proverb rings true, “If you
want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go with others.” Montgomery County Community College
will go far.
BOARD of TRUSTEES
The College is governed by a
15-person Board of Trustees, the
members of which are appointed to
renewable six-year terms by
the Montgomery County
Commissioners. The Board of
Trustees is a policy-governing
body that focuses its planning
and decisions on achieving results
that advance the core mission of
the College.
Michael J. D’Aniello, Esquire
Chair
Andrew B. Cantor
Vice Chair
Regina M. Lowrie
Treasurer
Gertrude K. Mann
Secretary
Marcel L. Groen
Assistant Secretary
Sincerely,
Moon Y. Ahn
Susan D. Arnhold
Karen A. Stout
President
Geoffrey D. Brandon
Margot A. Clark
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College News & Updates
A Wise Investment for Students and the Economy
Is a college education still a good investment today? For Montgomery County
Community College students, the answer is a
resounding yes.
According to a recent economic impact
study by Education Modeling Specialists Inc.
(EMSI), students will see a 16.3 percent return on the time and money they invest in
their education over the course of their lives.
The same study also reveals that every
dollar of state and local tax money invested
today in the College will yield a cumulative
$21.60 in benefits that accrue to all Pennsylvania residents in terms of added taxable
income and avoided social costs.
EMSI worked with the College to determine the tangible return on investment that
an associate’s degree has for graduates and
taxpayers.
For example, through the earnings of faculty and staff, combined with the College’s
operating and capital expenditures, the
College adds a net $52.6 million to the
Montgomery County economy each year, according to the study.
Students also expand Pennsylvania’s eco-
nomic base through the higher incomes they
earn as a result of their education, especially
since an estimated 99 percent of graduates
live and/or work in the Commonwealth.
When combined with the increased productivity of businesses that employ students
and graduates, an estimated $80.5 million in
taxable income is added to the Pennsylvania
Photo by Sandi Yanisko
economy each year.
Decreased social costs are another economic benefit. As students achieve higher
levels of education, they are less likely to
smoke, abuse alcohol, draw welfare and unemployment benefits, or commit crimes. This
translates into an estimated $3 million in
Pennsylvania taxpayer savings annually.
Students realize the most benefit from
higher education. Someone with an associate’s degree in Montgomery County earns,
on average, $15,900 more per year than
someone with a high school diploma. Also,
for every dollar students invest in their education, they can expect to earn a cumulative
$6 in higher future income over their careers.
The EMSI report is based on data sources
that include, but are not limited to, the Col-
lege’s 2011-2012 academic and financial reports; industry and employment data from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; earnings and
demographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau; and a variety of studies and surveys relating education to social behavior.
Visit mc3.edu/economic-report to view an
executive summary of the report, as well as a
data fact sheet. For information on EMSI, visit
economicmodeling.com.
‘New Literacy’ MOOC to Improve Student Success
was one of seven higher education institutions
in the country recently named to the new Next
Generation Learning Challenges Breakthrough
Models Incubator (BMI) national grant program.
Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the BMI program will help colleges design and launch technology-based support programs that will improve students’ success and
completion rates. Each participating college
will receive $150,000 in grant funds and a range
of support from the incubator.
The College will launch a “New Literacy” Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)
through a combined college-developed and
open-source curriculum. New students will be
expected to complete each tuition-free module
before or during their first semester.
The New Literacy MOOC does not replace
the existing Strategies for Success Course (SSC
101). Rather, the modules are intended to improve students’ financial planning skills; enhance their understanding of technology; and
emphasize the importance of community engagement—all of which are shown to improve
retention and completion.
The tuition-free MOOC delivery format ensures that every student has access to important
support tools and information without creating
cost/credit barriers or taxing other resources.
High school students also will have access to
the MOOC to help them transition easily to
college.
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College Kudos
Dental Hygiene Program, Director Honored for Sealant Programs
Jenny Sheaffer, Professor and Director of Dental Hygiene Program
The Dental Hygiene program, under the
leadership of Professor and Program Director Jenny Sheaffer, has received the School
Health Partnership Award from the Montgomery County School Nurses Association.
The award recognizes the positive impact of
the dental sealant programs on children in
the community.
“It means a lot that this recognition came
from the school nurses who do so much within
the school systems to support our programs.
They also make sure that families are aware of
the services that the College’s Dental Hygiene
Clinic provides,” said Sheaffer, who has served
as a dental hygiene educator for 36 years, including 10 years as the program director.
On average, the College holds between four
to five sealant programs annually, with each
program serving 35-40 children. The program
includes dental screenings, sealants, fluoride
varnish applications and education for children ages 6 to 14. The services are provided
free of charge through generous support from
the North Penn Community Health Foundation, the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness
Foundation and the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association.
2013 Health Care Champion
The Pottstown Visiting Nurse Association
recognized Montgomery County Community
College as the 2013 Health Care Champion
for its Nursing Program Community Outreach,
Community Day, and Wellness and Healthy
Lifestyles expos.
Nursing students volunteer to provide an
array of educational information, answer ques-
tions related to the materials and conduct
simple screening tests, such as blood pressure
checks, during the annual Community Day
event and the Wellness and Healthy Lifestyle
expos. Throughout the year, nursing students
participate in several community fundraising
events, including the National Alliance on
Mental Illness Walk, the PA Hero Walk for
Wounded Warriors, Elmwood Park Zoo Health
Promotion Fair and Relay for Life.
Additionally, nursing students host Go Red
for Women’s Heart Health activities and Breast
Cancer Awareness health promotion events.
During the spring 2013 semester, they collaborated with the College’s Veterans Club to collect items for homeless veterans.
From left, Professor of Nursing Pamela Pfalzer, Director of Health & Wellness Initiatives Grace Spena, Dean of Health Sciences Beverly Whelan, Assistant Professor of Nursing Elizabeth P. Keene, College
President Dr. Karen A. Stout, Nursing Program Director Dr. Maria Henninger Toth and Nursing Laboratory Manager Pamela Roberts. Photo Courtesy of Pottstown Visiting Nurse Association.
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Faculty Spotlight
Steering Students Toward Engineering and the Sciences
By Kelly Cox
As an Associate Professor of Engineering and
Program Coordinator for Engineering Science
and Technology, William Brownlowe has never
had a boring day in his 21 years at Montgomery
“I don’t feel like it’s been 21 years,” Brownlowe said. “And I tell friends and acquaintances
that I don’t really think of my teaching as work.
It’s just very rewarding to have such a challenging and noble vocation.”
For Brownlowe, whose father was an engineer,
teaching was not always the direction that he
planned to pursue. After graduating from high
school, he enrolled in an Applied Engineering
Technology program at Penn State. Then upon
graduation, he spent seven years working in
manufacturing, focusing on applied engineering.
When Brownlowe decided to attend graduate school, it was with a new direction in mind.
The soon-to-be educator studied Engineering
Science at Penn State University’s Great Valley
Graduate Center, majoring in Software Engineering with a minor in Applied Mathematics.
“I was looking for a change in careers,”
Brownlowe confided. “I wanted something more
academically challenging that didn’t offer the
same thing every day.”
After graduating, Brownlowe taught part time
at Penn State Brandywine, as well as at a technical institute. It was this combination of teaching
older and younger students, as well as his experience in both industry and education, that soon
secured Brownlowe a position at the College.
During his tenure at the College, Brownlowe
has kept things moving by teaching over 30 different courses across three divisions and four departments while serving as department coordinator and a cadre advisor. He also has served as
a principal investigator and co-principal investigator on multiple National Science Foundation
(NSF) grants, as a liaison to the Department
of Labor (DOL)-funded Applied Engineering
Technologies Career Pathways program, and as
a liaison to the Pennsylvania Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology (NMT) partnership.
He also has served as director of the Advanced
Technology Initiative and is currently a faculty
advisor for the QuadForge quadrotor research
program. To better understand and manage
these programs, he completed an MBA postgraduate program in New Ventures Development at Penn State.
On his high level of activity at the College,
Brownlowe commented, “I like to be busy, and I
like to be doing different things.” That philosophy is evident in his personal life, where Brownlowe balances his time between his family and
his passion for judo and music—he practices as
a third-degree black belt and teaches at his own
judo school, an outreach ministry at the church
he regularly attends. He also enjoys playing guitar and singing, working with his 16-year old son
on his developing baseball skills and helping his
17-year old daughter with her academics and career planning.
Of course, there are also projects to be completed at home, just as at the College. “One of
the things about electromechanical engineers is
that you usually know how to work on things
like plumbing, electrical, structural, automotive, etc., so you end up getting nominated to do whatever is needed…,”
Brownlowe joked.
For Brownlowe, the time
and effort in gathering
and passing on such experience is worth it
when he sees the confidence his students
demonstrate in their
projects and in conversing with others about the
importance and effectiveness of STEM education
and experience.
“In the U.S., STEM enrollments average
around 17 percent of all students registered at
colleges and universities,” Brownlowe said.
“And we need to find a way to change the direction of the ship and steer more students toward
Science and Engineering studies.”
And it’s that ship that William Brownlowe
enjoys steering.
Faculty Accomplishments
Highlighting Our Faculty’s Accomplishments
Daniel Boring, adjunct Music instructor,
Concetta Fiorentino, instructor of Nurs-
had two new recordings with the Vox Ama Deus
Orchestra. In addition to performing on historical instruments, Boring also conducted and
directed Muhlenberg College’s performance of
“Bell’Italia,” an evening of Italian opera.
ing, successfully passed the national certification
exam earning her Certified Nurse Educator
designation.
Kate Brennan, adjunct Theatre instructor,
attended the two-week Shakespeare Intensive
offered by the prestigious Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, Mass. Also, she had her original
musical, “El Fuego,” produced by BCKSEET
Production in Philadelphia.
including eight blue ribbons. Additionally, he
and his mother work with children from the
Marshall Street School in Norristown as part of
the Youth Gardeners Program. The children also
won several ribbons at the show.
Ralph Gigliotti, adjunct Communications
instructor, presented his paper, “Leadership in
Moments of Crisis: A Communication Framework for Leadership Education,” at the American College Personnel Association Annual
Convention.
Thomas Donlan, assistant professor
of Speech Communication, was selected to
present at three separate panels at the Eastern
Communication Association Convention in
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Karen Knappe, adjunct Art instructor, was
awarded the Rubenstein Painting Award for her
oil painting, “Breakfast Beginnings.” Also, she
was awarded third prize for her picture, “Winter
Tea in Kennett,” at the 2013 “Art of the State”
Artist’s Reception, held at the State Museum of
Pennsylvania.
Ann Marie Donohue, associate professor
Dr. Debbie Levin, Education professor,
of Psychology, was honored by the Montgomery
County Community College Veterans Club
during its first appreciation dinner held at the
Lansdale VFW. The Club awarded her with the
Veterans Club Appreciation Star Award. Also,
the League of Innovation in the Community
College recognized Donohue with the John and
Suzanne Rouche Excellence Award.
was elected to the position of vice president
of PA ACCESS, a group of higher education
faculty from two-year colleges that have Education programs.
Robert Novelli, assistant professor of
Speech Communication, competed for the 17th
year in the Philadelphia Flower Show. He created 40 entries in 33 classes and won 28 ribbons,
Emiliano Pardo-Tristan, adjunct Music
instructor, had his four-movement piece, “Concerto Grosso Alla Antiqua” for soprano, recorder, harpsichord, guitar, percussion and orchestra,
premiered by the Panama National Orchestra
and Ensemble Saltimbanquis. He also served as
the artistic director and curator for the Ninth
Panama International Guitar Festival.
Lori Schreiber, adjunct Human Services
instructor and POWER program liaison, attended a special invitation-only reception at
the White House in honor of LGBT Month.
President Obama and Vice President Biden were
both in attendance, along with LGBT leaders,
elected officials and the press.
Judith Shabbat, adjunct English instructor, was the recipient of Delaware County
Community College’s Education Foundation
Award for Excellence and Dedication in Teaching, awarded to a part-time faculty member of
the Communications, Art, and Humanities
Division.
Belgium Art Gallery
Exhibit: ‘Re-Imagining
the World of Tomorrow’
The Talent Voor Kunst Galerie in Belgium
mounted a solo exhibition of adjunct Art Instructor Walter Plotnick’s photo-based artwork
in summer 2013, “Re-Imagining the World of
Tomorrow.” The exhibition culminated with a
book of his artwork.
Plotnick’s artwork is a hybrid of wet photography (in the darkroom) and digital process. He
is influenced by the work of Bauhaus, Constructivist, and Surrealist photographers. Two areas of
inquiry have fascinated him with their graphic
possibilities—the “World of Tomorrow”-themed
1939 New York World’s Fair, and vintage images
depicting feats of daring as performed by 1930s
circus performers.
Adjunct Art Instructor Walter Plotnick held a solo exhibition, “Re-Imagining the World of Tomorrow,” in Belgium in summer 2013.
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Student Success & Service
Student Earns National Award for Her
Child Advocacy Work
As a criminal justice major, Patricia Piazza believes
in becoming involved in issues that impact the wellbeing of other people, particularly children, and she
spends countless hours working and volunteering
with several community organizations to help raise
awareness and funding to end child abuse.
Her ongoing dedication, work and advocacy
earned her the Newman Civic Fellow Award for
2013.
The Newman Civic Fellows Award honors college
student leaders nationwide who inspire others and
have worked to find solutions for challenges facing
the community, according to its website.
She also was the recipient of a James E. Carroll
Criminal Justice Scholarship award through the
College’s Foundation, and she maintains a 4.0 GPA.
President Dr. Karen Stout and Dr. Chris
Przemieniscki, assistant professor of Criminal
Justice and advisor to the student Criminal Justice
and Fire Science club, nominated Piazza for the national award.
Piazza’s work with Mission Kids, an organization
that provides comprehensive support to child abuse
victims, allowed her to build a greater awareness both
with students on campus, as well as in the community
to become actively engaged in ending child abuse.
Przemieniscki said Piazza has been one of the
key organizers of the Hogs and Honeys Valentine’s
Fundraiser Party to benefit Mission Kids in
Montgomery County.
“Tricia has strived to go beyond direct service in
order to seek long-term solutions for this serious and
troubling social issue,” Przemieniscki wrote. “She has
been instrumental in helping generate interest from
community members, businesses and advocate groups
to help support this annual fundraiser around Valentine’s Day. Her involvement and leadership within
Kickstart has led to the gradual expansion of this
benefit, which started in 2004 with only 30 guests,
to more than 600 guests attending this year’s event.
Not only has she reached out to the community for
financial contributions; it has been her mission to
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Photo by John Welsh
By Neree Aron-Sando
Patricia Piazza
educate and promote the goals of Mission Kids.”
As a motivated learner, Piazza plans to continue
her education.
“I intend to finish my bachelor’s degree
and am strongly considering Penn State in
Abington. I presently work as an officer for TSA
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and plan to explore other positions in the
Department of Homeland Security,” she said.
“I chose Montgomery County Community
College because of its reputation for being a
great college that accommodates diversity.”
Top Students Honored
As treasurer of the West Campus
Student Government Association and vice president of the Beta
Tau Lambda chapter of Phi Theta
Kappa, Nicole Holland helped to
lead numerous events, including a
river cleanup project, blanket collections for Superstorm Sandy victims
and anti-bullying awareness events.
She received the Motz Wealth
Management Prosperity and the
Andrew Bender scholarships. She
graduated with an associate’s degree
in Accounting and plans to get her
bachelor’s degree in Accounting
at Albright College through the
University Center.
Jessica Lowenstein was an
Honors Program scholar and served
as the Honors Club president. She
was also a member of the Adventure and Environmental clubs and
Phi Theta Kappa, and served as a
photographer for The Montgazette.
She participated in the Alternative
Spring Break trip, building homes
for Habitat for Humanity’s
Collegiate Challenge in West
Virginia. She graduated with an
associate’s degree in Liberal Studies
and a certificate in International
Studies. She plans to get her bachelor’s degree at Dickinson College.
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The Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges’ All PA Academic Team Awards are presented in recognition of
service and scholarly achievement to Pennsylvania’s top community college students. This year’s recipients included
Nicole Holland, Jessica Lowenstein, Shanae Roberts and Jessica Stewart.
Shanae Roberts served as president of the West Campus Student
Government Association (2012-13),
and was a member of Doug’s Corner
community service club and the West
End Theatre club. She participated in
the fall 2012 Issues & Insights Town
Hall Meeting, Relay for Life and the
annual lasagna dinner fundraiser. She
worked as a West Campus peer mentor and works as a caregiver at Arden
Courts assisted-living facility. She
in Business Administration and plans
to get her bachelor’s degree.
Karen A. Stout
Student
Leadership
Award
Abu Chowdhury
served as the President of the Central
Campus Student Government
Association, and he was an active
member of several clubs, including
the Muslim Student Association,
International Club, Gay-Straight
Alliance and African Student Association. He is pursuing his bachelor’s
degree at Bucknell University.
Jessica Stewart started as a dual
enrollment student during her
junior year of high school and
then enrolled as a full-time student
during her senior year. She served
as vice president of the Central
Campus Student Government Association. She was a member of Phi
Theta Kappa and participated in
Relay for Life, the annual lasagna
dinner fundraiser and the 30-Hour
Famine Awareness event. She
in Liberal Studies and plans to get
her bachelor’s degree in Education.
President’s
Distinguished
Service Award
President’s Award of Excellence
Dr. Karen A. Stout presents the President’s Award of
Excellence to Abu Chowdhury and Shanae Roberts.
Tzy Yun (Iris) Wang
served as treasurer of the
Central Campus Student
Government Association
and as vice president of
the Association for Civic
Engagement. She participated in Alternative
Spring Break and the American Student Association of Community Colleges National Leadership
Conference. She plans to earn her bachelor’s
degree in Hotel Management.
Photos By John Welsh
To read more about our students’ accomplishments, visit our “Think Success” blog at http://mc3success.wordpress.com/.
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Community Engagement & Beyond
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Thirty-eight community college and eight high school science faculty from across the country participated in the three-day Eighth Annual National Science Foundation Biomanufacturing Center and Collaborative BIOMAN Conference hosted by Montgomery County Community College.
Photo by Diane VanDyke
Science educators from across the country
converged at Montgomery County Community
College in Blue Bell to engage in hands-on lab
work involving stem cells, biofuels and biochemistry as part of the Eighth Annual National Science
Foundation (NSF) Biomanufacturing Center and
Collaborative (NBC2) BIOMAN Conference.
This annual conference is designed to keep biotechnology and biomanufacturing faculty up to
date on the latest techniques, training and education for technicians entering the industry. Thirtyeight community college and eight high school
science faculty participated in the event held July
15-18.
Assistant Professor of Biotechnology and
Co-Principal Investigator of NBC2, Dr.
Margaret Bryans, coordinated and led the conference in collaboration with Sonia Wallman, NBC2
Principal Investigator, as well as Jennifer Imbesi,
Sheila Byrne and Tim Kull, all also of NBC2.
Participants represented a range of expertise and
experience, from first-time attendees like Jeremy
Carreiro, a laboratory technician from Community College of Rhode Island, to Professor William
H. Woodruff, Biotechnology Department Head at
Alamance Community College, Graham, N.C.
“This has been a great experience for me,” said
Carreiro, who plans to include the material he
learned in the Microalgae to Biodiesel hands-on
workshop in the program at Rhode Island. “I hope
to attend every year.”
“As a presenter at this conference in the past, I
thoroughly enjoy sharing new things to help others
upgrade and improve their programs,” Woodruff
said. “As a participant, I always learn something
new to take back to the program.”
In three keynote presentations, scientists from
local pharmaceutical companies talked about
new and longstanding initiatives and the training required for the workforce. Tours of three local
companies, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen and Merck,
allowed participants to see processes firsthand and
speak directly to the scientists.
Additionally, the conference’s hands-on workshops were designed and presented as a module
Photo Courtesy of BIOMAN Conference
Science Conference Fuels Collaboration
As part of the program, participants in the advanced track isolated adult stem cells and differentiated mouse stem cells into various cell types.
that the faculty could insert into their existing
programs. The workshops were divided into three
tracks. The beginners track allowed less experienced participants to mimic the biomanufacturing process by cloning and expressing the taq
polymerase gene in E coli. In the intermediate
track, participants grew microalgae in photobioreactors for the production and extraction of biodiesel. In the advanced track, participants isolated
adult stem cells and differentiated mouse stem cells
into various cell types.
On May 16, 2013, the College hosted Reach One
to Teach One—a motivational program for underrepresented teens in middle and high schools in
the area—at its Central Campus in Blue Bell. The
program is designed to inspire young people to work
hard in school in order to move on to college and
improve their futures, despite their current situations. Speakers included Helen Haynes, director of
Cultural Affairs at the College, and Thom Stecher,
who talked to the group about the importance of
setting personal goals as well as the necessity of being aware of their surroundings and helping others.
The program concluded with a college fair with 50
different colleges and universities.
Photo by Julia Motis
Program Empowers Teens
As part of Reach One to Teach One, high school students attended a college fair held at Central Campus in Blue Bell.
‘Courting Art’ Exhibition Showcases Montgomery County
From the streetscapes of Norristown to the
rolling meadows of Montgomery County’s countryside, the “Courting Art” exhibition featured
familiar scenes and images beloved by 113 of the
county’s participating senior artists.
The exhibition was the idea of the Honorable
Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio, who wanted to incorporate artwork throughout the Montgomery
County Courthouse to brighten the walls and
the atmosphere. The Montgomery County Bar
Association and its Community Outreach Committee launched the collaborative effort, which
drew sponsors from local businesses, media and
individuals to cover the costs of reproducing the
winning artwork.
hosted the two-day exhibition in the Fine Arts
Center in Blue Bell May 10 and 13, and the
awards ceremony attracted a crowd of more than
200 visitors. The winning artists were: Margaret
Dawson, best in show; Frank Batson, first place;
George Snyder, second place; and Suzanne
Shank, third place. Twenty-five awards of excellence were given, along with nine honorable
mentions and a community spirit award to the
residents of Luther Woods. Next year’s exhibition will be held May 7 through June 13, 2014.
The grand-prize winning entry was “Rooftops” by Margaret Dawson.
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for All
Tastes
B y K e l ly C o x
Photo by Lynn Likens
Fo o d
Culinary Arts Institute Director Francine Marz.
T o p C he f
Chef Francine Marz was born in
New York and raised in South
Carolina before attending culinary
school at Johnson & Wales, where she
received three undergraduate degrees
T
he first thing you notice when you
walk into Montgomery County
Community College’s new
Culinary Arts Institute (CAI) is that it’s
shiny and comfortable, but not cold or
sterile. The large, contemporary kitchens
are spotless, and the stainless steel pots and
pans gleam with promise. In fact, it feels a
little bit whimsical.
That’s exactly what Certified Executive
Chef and newly appointed CAI Director
Francine Marz had in mind.
“I’m excited for this to be a true community building with state-of-the-art resources
and pockets of comfort, bringing everyone
together,” Marz said.
With programs for students and community members alike, the CAI fits in
perfectly with the College’s mission to
provide educational opportunities for every
type of learner.
The CAI offers both certificate and associate degree programs in baking and pastry
as well as culinary arts. The new facility
opened to all students in fall 2013, after
providing the community with a sampling
of classes during the summer.
The new building located at 1400
Forty-Foot Road, Lansdale, Towamencin
Township, promises important resources for
students seeking a superior culinary education. For Marz, the high-quality facilities
are important.
“It’s easier when you have an equipped
kitchen to teach in that is in a desirable
location, and the students feel appreciated
and valued...the way we have it set up here
you actually have the facilities you need to
really learn.”
The CAI also will feature a retail bakery
and café in the near future to offer goods to
the community straight from what’s being
created in the kitchens.
In addition to the programs for Culinary
Arts students, the CAI will hold classes for
all levels of culinary enthusiasts, ranging
from basic skills classes to pasta and grilling
demonstration courses. Also, hands-on
workshops will be offered to give participants the chance to cook in the kitchens
with the CAI’s chef instructors and other
trained culinary professionals.
For more information, visit http://www3.mc3.edu/culinary/
before earning her MBA from Argosy
University.
Marz has worked in several food service institutions as corporate chef and
executive chef, most recently serving
as the Academic Director of Culinary
Programs and Chef Instructor for The
International Culinary School at The
Art Institute of Phoenix.
PREPARING
TODAY’S WORKFORCE
FOR TOMORROW
By Diane VanDyke
fter working as a mechanical engineer for more than two decades,
Bernard “Barney” Berlinger Jr. decided to start his own business in
1986. He was 48 years old at the
time and had three sons and a wife,
but he took the risk—and mortgaged his
home—to launch ASI Technologies Inc.
Starting a new business involved long
hours and hard work, but Berlinger persevered, and by the late 1990s, ASI was the
leading world producer of transaxles for threeand four-wheel scooters.
With the start of the new millennium,
however, the transaxle landscape changed
as China appeared on the scene. Within
a few short years, ASI lost a substantial
amount of business to this formidable global competitor.
Facing a flood of red ink, Berlinger and
his team re-adapted the company’s basic
designs and entered other markets with a
focus on quality and dependability. To succeed, ASI relied on innovation, continuing
education and ongoing workforce development.
“We learned to promote innovation as
A
“The training and certifications
provide our customers with a
level of confidence that we can
perform the work well,“
said James Wallace, founder
and president of Electro Soft
Inc., Montgomeryville.
a culture—it is essential to the longevity
of the company,” Berlinger said. “We have
to invent new products to succeed. We are
open-minded and look at all ideas, even if
the idea isn’t the right one at first, because
invariably it could lead to other solutions.”
As ASI invents new products and invests
in new equipment to stay competitive, operators receive training to use the equipment efficiently and productively.
ASI’s story is not unique. To compete and
succeed in today’s global market, advanced
manufacturing corporations require more
skilled, educated and innovative workers
in all areas—engineers, managers, accountants and assembly line workers who now
operate sophisticated, high-tech machines.
The affordable solution for many businesses has been workforce development
programs, such as the programs, such
as Montgomery County Community
College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) under the leadership of
Director Brook Hunt Ed.D. In 2012, CWD
partnered with more than 200 local companies to customize workforce training and
management of workforce development
grants.
When Hunt meets with area business
leaders, he first listens intently to their
concerns. “The Center for Workforce
Development is a leading supplier of workforce development and a catalyst to create
a learning culture for Montgomery Countybased companies,” said Hunt, who has more
than 30 years of workforce development
experience and has managed the College’s
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“Education prepares our current
employees for future assignments.
We trust that our investments in
our people will more than pay for
themselves in the future,“ said
Perry Walraven, CEO and President
of Performance Controls Inc.,
Montgomeryville.
Photo by John Welsh
Photo by John Welsh
Performance Controls Inc. (PCI), Montgomeryville, designs and manufactures gradient amplifier systems for use in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. By partnering with Montgomery County
Community College’s Center for Workforce Development, PCI’s operations and quality managers have gained valuable training for its workforce through APICS – the Association for Operations
Management. From left, Andrew Yencha, Philadelphia Area Network APICS’ instructor; Michael Kapica, Assurance Quality Manager, PCI; Perry Walraven, CEO, PCI; and Dr. Brook Hunt, Director
of the College’s Center for Workforce Development.
skill platforms: leadership/management development, communication, supervisory development,
engineering and design, quality
improvement, safety and compliance, technical skills, workplace
skills, computer applications, and
sales training and customer serHunt
vice.
Since its creation in 1984,
the
College’s
CWD
has
grown to encompass a vast range of partnerships, including the partnership with
Pennsylvania’s Workforce and Economic
Development Network (WEDnetPA) training
grant program.
This year, the grant program hit the 1 million
mark—that’s the number of employees to receive
training in more than 17,000 companies across
the Commonwealth since the state grant program started in 1999. As an active WEDnetPA
partner, the CWD has maintained and managed
more than $10 million in workforce development
grants to assist more than 400 local companies
during the last decade.
”The Center for Workforce Development is a
leading supplier of workforce development
and a catalyst to create a learning culture for
Montgomery County-based companies.“
—Brook
CWD since 2002. “But, before we offer solutions,
we first must learn about our customers’ needs.”
As he knows, one solution does not fit all companies. Instead, the CWD develops customized
programs, offers consulting and coaching, coordinates symbiotic partnerships and consortiums,
and facilitates grants.
“Workforce development benefits everyone—
employees gain new skill sets and improve personally, and their new skills help them be more
efficient and productive, which benefits the company,” Hunt said.
Based upon companies’ needs, CWD offers
custom training workshops and programs in 10
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At Electro Soft Inc. in Montgomeryville, employees received CWD training for blueprint
reading and hand soldering, as well as training for
IPC certification.
“The training and certifications provide our
customers with a level of confidence that we
can perform the work well,” said James Wallace,
founder and president. “Every two to three years,
our employees get refresher training, too, to increase their skills.
“The facilitators bring the latest technology
and techniques to our employees, which make
them more efficient at their jobs, help to keep the
price down and make the company more competitive overall,” he added.
Similarly, Stein Seal Company, a leader in the
custom design, testing and manufacture of seals
and precision components, believes the key element to their competitive edge is the investment
in innovative, educated and well-trained employees and the best tools, as well as the implementation of efficient best practices at all levels.
“We have used CWD to deliver sales presentation skills, Geometric Dimensioning Tolerancing, Statistical Process Control and project
Governor Tom Corbett shakes hands with Bernard Berlinger Jr., founder of ASI Technologies Inc., Montgomeryville. Governor Corbett visited ASI Technologies on May 31, 2013, to announce
reaching the milestone of training more than 1 million employees in Pennsylvania through the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA). As a partner of
WEDnetPA, Montgomery County Community College’s Center for Workforce Development works with local companies, like ASI Technologies, to provide customized workforce training.
management skills for our employees,” said Gary
A. Schuler, vice president.
Based on its reputation and experience in
providing customized training for employers,
CWD was invited to join the Global Corporate College (GCC) worldwide network of accredited colleges and universities that provide
learning solutions for performance improvement.
Through this connection, CWD provided the
training of TSA employees at Philadelphia International Airport, Blommer Chocolate, Cobham, Stein Seal, Curtiss-Wright/EST Group
and Pointroll, a Gannett Company. To see GDA
sales training at EST Group in Hatfield, watch
http://youtu.be/Lfv_7eZlHUQ.
Recently, CWD partnered with the
Philadelphia Area Network of APICS—the
Association for Operations Management—to assist with specialized workforce training.
At Constantia Colmar Inc. of Colmar, Pa.,
CWD and APICS helped employees earn
their Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM). Certification programs, like this one, ensure employees have
up-to-date skills in industry standards, which
benefits the company’s productivity and rep- information/technology-based fields.
Today’s manufacturing economy continues to
utation.
Beyond these partnerships, the College in 2010 evolve as new markets emerge, trends change
joined the PerkUp initiative, which supports the and competition intensifies. Through grant proGreater Upper Perkiomen Valley’s development grams and partnerships, businesses can be innoof a competitive workforce in this growing rural vative and efficient with a highly educated and
area. This innovative partnership involves edu- trained workforce prepared for tomorrow’s chalcators, business and industry leaders, as well as lenges. For more information about the Center
economic and workforce development organiza- for Workforce Development, contact Directions. The program also encourages high school tor Brook P. Hunt, Ed.D., at [email protected]
internships with local manufacturing companies. or 215-641-6331.
Additionally, the
College’s CWD is
part of JobTrakPA, a
statewide community college initiative
that is providing critical training in highdemand industries to
displaced workers in
Pennsylvania. The
College offers fast—Governor Tom Corbett
track programs in advanced manufacturing, health care and
”Every dollar the commonwealth invests in WEDnetPA
results in an additional four dollars of company investment
in job training. Training provided by the program helps us
attract new companies and enables Pennsylvania-based
companies to remain competitive.“
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Early Beginnings in ‘Conshy’
B y D i a n e Va n D y k e
T
o everything – turn, turn,
turn. There is a season –
turn, turn, turn…A time of
war, a time of peace.
A time of love, a time of hate…
The Byrds’ popular song of the 1960s
describes a desire for peace during a period
brimming with turbulence and change.
In the working-class town of
Conshohocken, known as ‘Conshy’ by the
locals, changes were happening, too. The
Conshohocken School District merged
with the Plymouth Whitemarsh District in
1966, and the Conshohocken High School
building stood empty, waiting for a new opportunity.
But even before the merger, changes
were under way. In 1963, a piece of legislation called the Pennsylvania Community
College Act was approved and opened the
gate for the creation of community colleges
in the Commonwealth.
Before the ink had a chance to dry on the
new law, several key Montgomery County
leaders met and made plans for this new
type of higher education. On Dec. 8, 1964,
was established.
As with most new changes, there was resistance at first. A lawsuit was filed opposing the
new law, and the founding board members
were served with injunctions. Despite this
crippling hurdle, the board, led by President
Leroy Brendlinger, was resilient. The Community College Act eventually was revised,
and the plans proceeded.
The College opened its doors in fall 1966,
reoccupying the high school building at
Fayette and Seventh streets. Area residents
quickly realized they had to share parking
spaces with their new neighbor, as students
commuted to school.
For a young graduate student named Lee
Bender, this new college represented his first
teaching job and the start of lifelong career.
leges,
which were more focused on career
le
Montgomery County
Community College will be
celebrating its golden anniversary in
2014 with a series of events and will
be selling a commemorative book.
For further details,
visit www.mc3.edu/50
or industry training,” Bender said, explaining
in that there are numerous four-year colleges
and universities in the area, and the
le
early
ea founders immediately sought transfer
agreements
with these institutions.
ag
The small community college, however,
was
w not immune to the issues felt across the
country
and the globe.
co
“During that time, I recall the impact of
“While I was finishing my master’s degree
at The Wharton School of the University
of Pennsylvania, I started looking for teaching opportunities. I saw this mimeograph
sheet in the business office for teaching
positions at something called Montgomery
County Community College.”
Bender started teaching two classes during spring 1968, driving 20 minutes on the
“sure-kill crawlway” from Wharton to Conshohocken. His students couldn’t believe
he traveled “all the way from Philly.”
While most of the classes were taught in
the high school building, many of the offices and some classes were scattered among
different buildings in the neighborhood.
The College inhabited a former Ciavarelli’s
Funeral Parlor at Fayette and Third streets,
where President Dr. LeRoy Brendlinger
and his staff had their offices.
The manse house of a Presbyterian
Church held three faculty offices (including Bender’s office) and the art studio. The
church’s sanctuary, Bender recalls, served
as an auditorium and the basement became
a makeshift library. Farther along Fayette
Street, a few classes were held in the second
floor above the Flocco Shoe Store.
While the College did not have a cafeteria, it did have intercollegiate sports and
the use of the high school’s athletic fields.
“The College, as a liberal arts transfer
college, differed from most community col-
the
th shootings at Kent State University on
the campus,” he continued. “Students, faculty, everyone poured out onto the streets
in shock about the incident.”
“In response to the war, the students
planted a ‘peace tree.’ The tree was later
moved to Blue Bell and then replaced with
the existing tree near the Fine Arts Center after the initial tree died,” Bender explained.
Since Conshy was only a temporary
home, it was not long before construction
started at 340 DeKalb Pike in Blue Bell.
The new campus opened in January 1972.
Bender continued teaching economics
in Blue Bell for more than 17 years, earning
his Ph.D. at Temple University during that
time. In 1989, he became the dean of the
Business and Computer Science division
and continued to teach evening classes. He
was one of the first professors to teach an
online course.
In 2007, he returned to his faculty position in Blue Bell, teaching online courses
and heading up the Economics and Accounting disciplines at the College. Serving on the Distance Education Committee
at the College, Bender maintains his strong
interest in teaching and learning, especially with new technologies.
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Class of 1968
Associate in Arts
Howard I. Adler
Ronald L. Beaumont
Allen M. Berman
Suzanne G. Bond*+
Betty Ann Brandt
Helen L. Branigan*
Elizabeth K. Brown
Michael L. Campbell
Angela M. Casbarro
Dorothy A. Catania
James B. Connolly
Rosalie M. Dattalo
Edward A. DeCindis+
Richard L. Dell Angelo
Jill Dicair
Lorraine T. DiGiovanni*+
Vincent J. DiYenno
Whitney L. Evans
Thomas J. Fiorito+
Thomas C. Frederick
Gidget K. Gayton
Joseph A. Gondek
Joyce G. Hackman+
James F. Heslin*
Doris M. Hitchcock*++
Sharon L. Ingham
Carol A. Inskip
J. Paul Killinger
Diana M. King*++
Kathleen King
Bonita L. Kirkhoff*
Virginia S. Komas+
Susan J. Kurtz
Marcus H. Laster
Susan J. Lucas+
Bonnie H. MacDonald+
Elizabeth M. Malloy++
Daniel T. Martino
Dale L. Matthes
Kenneth R. Maute
Catherine M. McDevitt
Susan F. McGinn
Herbert W. McMichael
Karen A. Mignatti
Kathleen M. Niessen
Kathryn A. Nyce
Marie H. Organtini*+
Anthony J. Polichetti
The following is a list of the first graduates of
Montgomery County Community College, as printed in the
1968 Commencement Program. If you are a member of the
class of 1968, we would like to hear from you!
Please contact Megan Sneeringer at [email protected]
or call 215-641-6535.
Richard Alan Reedinger
Barry W. Renner
Marie E. Riccioli
Carolyn M. Riley
Marjorie Anita Rose
Joseph G. Sado+
J. Dennis Sinkowski*
Jay W. Slepner*
Mary J. Smith
Sara Louise Smith
Sharon L. Smith
Ronald F. Snyder
Myrl C. Steiner
Thomas Stoltz
Lawrence J. Sweeney
Joseph A. Tholey
Wayne J. Troutman
Mary H. Turley
L. Bruce Walters
Richard George Weaver
Regina M. Wilhere
George D. Woodbury+
Frank Joseph Zoltowksi
Associate in Science
Herman W. Beachum
Donald J. Beavers, II
Charles A. Blasband
Anthony J. Borzillo
Cardin T. Brown
John D. Casinelli
Joseph W. Cermanski+
Alexander F. Cifelli Jr.*+
Eileen M. Conway
Thomas J. Corso
Stephen N. Deak*
Alfonso J. DeBenny
James F. Filoromo
Joseph M. Fisher
J Ganter
James J.
Christopher R. Greentree
Philip J. Hagan+
Margaret R. Hoffmeier
Charles J. Hopkins
Michael J. Keller
Stephen D. Kendrick
Robert J. Kollmar*+
Andrew D. Lattanze
Robert A. Lechowicz*++
Samuel R. Loglisci
Gvido Lure
Daniel D. Marsella
Daniel W. McCartney
Edward F. Moore III+
Edward J. Mullineaux
J. Thomas Ogle
John Oliver
Michael J. Oppelt
Mirandi I. Perkins*
David G. Reed*+
Charles J. Russo
Jay F. Schweitzer
William E. Slifer
David L. Starbuck
William G. Stephen
Charles H. Thompson Jr.
Alan S. Verstein
Gerald L. Volpe
Gerald M. Warnas
Harry A. Wenzel
Edward W. Wisley
Joseph W. Bowman
Carole A. Butera
Benjamin T. Calamia
Lawrence J. Coccio
Daniel W. DeSantis
Thomas W. Ditzler
Linda A. Dorsey
William P. Duffy
Robert W. Fretz
Rosemarie A. Frisco
Maryann J. Gambone
Carolyn C. Genuardi
Arthur C. Gwin+
Anthony M. Jelesiewicz
Elizabeth A. Kelly
Marian F. McClure
Sandra L. Mistysyn
Thomas Mscisz
David S. Nadwodny
Pamela H. Parola
Robert C. Schlick
Kenneth C. Sked
Robert L. Slater
Sandra G. Truby
Dennis P. Waddington
Michael J. Waddington
*Named in Who’s Who Among
Students in American Junior Colleges
1967-68.
+Cum Laude
++Magna Cum Laude
Associate in
Applied Science
James L. Alderfer
Richard d. Andraka
Cynthia A. Beatty
Douglas A. Bicer
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Arts
Photo by SandiYanisko.
‘Continuing 150 Years of Excellence’
Approximately 100 pieces of art, representing more than 200 artists of the Philadelphia Sketch Club (PSC), were on display May 22-June 20 at the College’s Fine Arts Gallery in Blue Bell as part of the
exhibit “Philadelphia Sketch Club: Continuing 150 Years of Artistic Excellence.” Alumna and Foundation Board Member Maureen Thompson, left, with artist Rob Porter.
You’re Invited!
Join us for an Exclusive Evening at Byers’ Choice where
we will unveil the 50th Anniversary Montgomery County
ty
Community College figurines available for sale.
Proceeds from all sales that evening will support the
Friends of the Galleries.
Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served.
RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 20. Call Eden Pugliese at
215-641-6530 or email her at [email protected].
December 2
6:30-8 p.m.
Byers’ Choice Ltd.
4355 County Line Road
ad
Chalfont, PA 18914
Photo by Alana J. Mauger ’97.
‘On and Off the Wall’
The “On and Off the Wall” art exhibition featured artists Nancy
Moldofsky and Warren A. Morgan and Jerilee Nichols of Morgan
Bockius Studios, Perkasie, at the Fine Arts Gallery in Blue
Bell from June 26 through Aug. 1. Artist Nancy Moldofsky, an
adjunct fine arts instructor, exhibited a selection of her digital
media fine art and photography. Morgan Bockius Studios has
been designing and crafting custom stained glass for 50 years.
Jerilee Nichols joined the studio in 2007, and she brought with
her a background as an artist and stained glass craftsman.
‘Iron and Its
Accomplices’
‘Scenes of the Schuylkill’ Exhibition
Happy 10th Anniversary
for Our Performing
Arts Showcase
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of our students’ wonderful musical
performances, all former members of the College choir are invited to
participate as guests in the 2014 Spring Performing Arts concert on
Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at 7 p.m. in the Science Center Theater,
340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. Please contact Music Department
Coordinator Andrew Kosciesza at 215-641-6336 or akoscies@mc3.
edu to participate.
The 10th Annual Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area Art Show, Aug. 28-Oct. 18, was held at the Fine Arts Gallery,
North Hall, 16 High St., Pottstown. Philadelphia artist Susannah Hart Thomer won Best of Show for her watercolor “Escalation”
(shown above). Second place went to Jonathan Bond, Kempton, Berks County, for his painting “Lutz Tannery,” and third place
went to Teresa McWilliams Farina, Royersford, for her pastel “Pennypacker Mills Tranquility.” The Staff Choice Award went to Lori
Quinque-Quinn, Perkiomenville, for her watercolor painting “The Coyle Farm Winter Sheep.” Honorable mentions were awarded to
Walt Hug, Birdsboro, for his photograph “Midnight at Memorial Hall” and Arnold Winkler, Blue Bell, for his digital composite “Valley
Forge.” Photo courtesy of the Schuylkill River Greenway Association.
Support the Arts!
Help support the arts and art education programs
at Montgomery County Community College by
becoming a Friend of the Galleries. Donations are
tax deductible. For more information, contact the
College Foundation at 215-641-6535.
For more information about exhibitions, contact
Galleries Director Holly Cairns at [email protected]
or 215-619-7349. For the latest information about
the arts, friend and follow us at www.facebook.
com/DestinationArts.
The “Iron and Its Accomplices,” art exhibition (June 3-July 25)
at the Fine Arts Gallery, North Hall, 16 High St., Pottstown,
featured metal artist Paul Beatty of Hemlock Forge and several
area artists, including photographer Tammy Snyder of East
Greenville; mosaic artist Amy Bruckner of Downingtown; stained
glass artist Marlys Thomas of Harleysville; wood sculptor Mark
Hughes of Barto; metal artist Ed Land of Huffs Church; and
Damascus steel artist Robert Eggerling of Mertztown.
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Athletics
Baseball Team
Earns High
Honors
The Mustangs baseball team blew away previous years’ performances in 2013, with an overall
record of 28-10 (.683) and a conference record
of 7-3 (.700). The team competed in the Eastern
Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPCA) of the
prestigious NJCAA Region 19, along with powerhouse, nationally ranked clubs from No. 1 Gloucester County College, No. 9 Camden County College
and No. 13 Brookdale Community College.
Finishing the regular season with records well
above .500, the Mustangs were seeded sixth in the
Regional Tournament, facing off against the Jersey
Blues of Brookdale Community College in the first
round of playoffs. Despite a valiant playoff showing
from the Mustangs, the Jersey Blues came out on top
to conclude the Mustangs’ season.
However, the efforts of the Mustangs did not go unnoticed, as the team racked up a historic 16 honors
By Amanda Rogers
Sports Information Director
Mustangs baseball team earned 16 regional and conference honors during the 2013 season.
from the EPAC and Region 19 associations.
Earning EPAC honors as members of the All-Conference Team are infielder Jake Mascio, infielder
Anthony Pletscher, outfielder Don Woodruff and
pitcher Jay Kluka. Catcher Eric Lewandowski, infielder Tyler Phifer and infielder Kyle Gaffney also
earned honorable mention.
Of special note is the election of pitcher Zach Wasson to the EPAC All-Conference Top Five for leading the Division III national standings in strikeouts.
His fellow pitcher Jay Kluka was nominated EPAC
Player of the Year, giving the top honor to the Mustangs squad for the first time in history.
Atkinson and Arango Join Mustangs
The College welcomes two new coaches to the
Mustangs athletics team: Carol Atkinson and Obed
Arango Hisijara (Coach Arango). Atkinson has
been named the head coach for women’s softball,
and Arango has been named head coach of men’s
soccer. Both individuals come to the Mustangs with
exceptional backgrounds in their fields.
Prior to joining the Mustangs, Atkinson was head
coach at Indian Crest Middle School in Souderton,
Pa., where she racked up multiple league championships and compiled a 40-11 record in five seasons.
Atkinson graduated from Lackawanna College in
Scranton, Pa., where she was an all-star player at
multiple fielding positions. At Lackawanna Trail
High School she was all-regional and was invited to
play with a women’s professional baseball team following her senior year.
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Arango, a Mexican visual artist, is an
adjunct art instructor, as well as head
men’s soccer coach for the Mustangs.
He holds several state and national
track championships from Mexico,
and he played for the Borregos Salvajes
(Rams) of Monterrey Technological
Institute in the Mexican university
soccer first division.
In Mexico, Arango was a tenured
professor of Communication at National Autonomous University of
Mexico and assistant coach for the
Coach Obed Arango Hisijara Men’s Soccer Coach Carol Atkinson Women’s Softball
soccer and track teams. In the United
States, Coach Arango obtained his Regional soccer ing for 11 years. In 2003, he formed and coached the
certification from the National Soccer Coaches As- master-degree adult soccer team, Palmer FC, at Eastsociation of America in 2003, and he has been coach- ern University.
Photos by Amanda Rogers
By Amanda Rogers
Foundation News
As the result of the initiative and advocacy of
Montgomery County Community College nursing alumna, Polly McGraw, GENEX Services Inc.
of Wayne, Pa., recently awarded a $20,000 scholarship to the College’s Nursing Program.
McGraw, a GENEX employee, nominated the
Nursing Program because of the profound impact
it had on her life.
As a single mother of two children in 1978,
McGraw wanted to start a career that would allow her to support her family. Her solution was the
College’s Nursing Program.
“It was a life-changing decision for me,” McGraw
said. “At that time, I was working three menial
jobs that did not provide enough income. I knew
with a nursing degree, I would be able find a job
immediately after graduating.”
She enrolled in the program, and two years later
in 1981, she was employed as a full-time nurse at
Montgomery Hospital. While working, she continued her education and earned her bachelor’s
degree at Philadelphia University and then her
master’s degree at St. Joseph’s University.
In 1986, McGraw transitioned to a career in
health-care administration. Then in 1998, she
started working for GENEX Services Inc., in
Wayne, Pa., where she currently holds the position of manager of Managed Care Organization
GENEX Services Inc. Awards $20,000
Nursing Scholarship
From left: Montgomery County Community College Dean of Health Sciences Beverly Whelan and Nursing Program Director Dr. Maria
Henninger Toth accept a $20,000 check from Manager of Managed Care Organization Administration and Compliance Polly McGraw
and National Director, Case Management Services Mariellen Blue on behalf of GENEX Services Inc. for nursing scholarships.
Administration and Compliance.
GENEX’s Annual Case Manager Scholarship
Award Program awards a total of $100,000 annually
in scholarship funds to five schools across the country.
Nominations are received from GENEX employees.
The other schools include: Shepherd University,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.; University of Alabama at
Birmingham; University of Virginia, Charlottesville,
Va.; and Western Washington University, Everett,
Wash. GENEX started the program in 2012, and to
date, the College’s Nursing Program is the only twoyear program to receive the award.
GENEX’s scholarship award will be placed in an endowment fund to benefit future nursing students for
many years. For more information about Montgomery
County Community College’s Nursing Program, visit
www.mc3.edu/academics/programs/nr.aspx/.
Rotary Club
Supports
Student
Success
Photo by Anita Jerva
On June 4, 2013, the Rotary Club of
Blue Bell presented a $1,000 check to
the College for student scholarships.
The Blue Bell Rotary Scholarship is
awarded to students who are seeking
educational training due to career
changes or job losses. Photo courtesy
of the Rotary Club of Blue Bell.
Scholarships for Future Chefs
From left, Joseph Tumolo, Director of the Culinary Arts Institute Francine Marz, Alma Jacobs,
Lorraine Tumolo and Wayne Ledger stand on the patio of the new culinary facility. Because
of the support of these donors, scholarships will be available to enable students to achieve
their culinary goals.
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Foundation News
As a way to demonstrate their newly learned engineering skills, 21 area high school students put their
carefully designed bridges to the test in an endurance
competition on Friday, July 26, 2013.
The bridge competition was the culminating event
of the month-long Summer Engineering Innovation Program provided by Johns Hopkins University
Whiting School of Engineering. PECO, The DOW
Chemical Company and the Montgomery County
Workforce Investment Board provided funding for
scholarships to offset tuition costs.
“We were proud to partner with the College to help
increase interest in the engineering field among local
high school students,” said Craig L. Adams, president
and CEO, PECO. “Montgomery County Community College consistently adapts its programs to help
fit the needs of the changing community, and we are
thrilled the College worked with JHU to develop our
future workforce in such a critical field.”
The program helps high school students develop
skills to problem solve like engineers through various
hands-on laboratory activities.
“This program took what we learned in high
school to a higher level and helped to prepare us
for college,” said Patricia Luciany, who started
college this fall and will be majoring in electrical
engineering. “We learned such things as how to
interpret data and write lab reports.”
Photo by Anita Jerva.
Johns Hopkins Engineering Program Sharpens Minds
Participants in the Summer Engineering Innovation Program provided by Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering at
Montgomery County Community College included: Daniel Alessi, Harleysville; Noah Alessi, Harleysville; Jacob Boyce, Colmar; Joseph
DiFeo, Lansdale; Mitchell Dominguez, Marlton, N.J.; Russell Emery, Phoenixville; Zachary Gery, North Wales; Mahadi Islam, Hatfield;
Patricia Luciany, Lansdale; Cole Marano, Jenkintown; Rohan Masani, Royersford; Erinn Molina, Lansdale; Reena Patel, Lansdale;
James Piatt, Merion Station; Alexander Provan, Lansdale; Tyler Seelig, Hatfield; Jason Swift, Radnor; Elyas Tecle, Blue Bell; Samantha
Tener, Blue Bell; John Wellhofer, Blue Bell; and Christopher Wellman, Lafayette Hills. Dr. Vidya Nandikolla, an engineering professor at
Philadelphia University, and Frederick Schlik, a teacher at the Hill School, Pottstown, co-taught the courses.
The winning bridge, built by Mahadi Islam, Rohan
Masani and Joseph DiFeo, sustained 16.5 pounds. The
second-place winners were Patricia Luciany, Russell
Emery and Mitchell Dominguez. Their bridge sustained 37 pounds, but they lost points because their
bridge exceeded the weight limit. The third-place
winners were Reena Patel, Noah Alessi and James
Piatt. Their bridge sustained 12 pounds
Chief John J. McGowan III Memorial Scholarship
Ryan J. Bunda, Royersford, was the third recipient of the Chief
John J. McGowan III Memorial Scholarship in the amount of
$2,500.
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In memory of the husband and father they loved,
the McGowan family is helping police cadets pursue
their career goals by providing scholarships.
Chief McGowan started his law enforcement career
in 1974 with the Lower Moreland Police Department. While working there, he graduated from the
FBI National Academy and earned his master’s degree
in Criminal Justice from St. Joseph’s University. After
his retirement in 1992, he became the police chief
and public safety director for East Norriton Township,
a position he held until June 18, 2010, when he was
involved in a fatal motorcycle accident.
In addition to his law enforcement career, McGowan
was an academic instructor in the Criminal Justice
program at Montgomery
He also served as past president of the Montgomery
County Police Chiefs’ Association and the FBI Law
Enforcement Executive De- Chief John J. McGowan III
velopment Association and was instrumental in establishing the Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center.
For more information about the scholarship, visit
http://www.chiefmcgowanfoundation.org/.
Golf Symposium Highlights Women’s Leadership
The 9th Annual Leading Women Symposium
and Golf Experience held on June 3, 2013 at the
Talamore Country Club in Ambler highlighted
women’s leadership roles in the workplace and community. The day’s activities included brunch, 18hole scramble, a golf learner’s program and an après
reception.
This year’s event had the highest attendance in its
history with 164 participants and record proceeds of
$43,600. The funds will support 32 female student
scholarships and continuing education programs
for women and will provide seed money for a new
women’s mentoring program at West Campus in
Pottstown.
“Without these scholarships, many of our students
could not complete their degrees. They not only enable our students to pay for tuition and books, but
they give our students the gift of time—the time they
need to focus on their education, instead of working multiple jobs to cover expenses,” said Megan
Sneeringer, Senior Director of Advancement Programs and Operations and organizer of the Leading
Women event. “We thank all of the participants,
sponsors and committee members in making this
year the most successful to date.”
The symposium’s keynote speaker was Martha
This year’s Leading Women Symposium and Golf Experience had 164 participants and raised $43,600 for 32 scholarships, programming for minority female students and continuing education
programs for women.
Martha Taylor
Philanthropist/Keynote Speaker
Barbara Kahn
2013 Leading Women Honoree
Taylor, a pioneer and leader of the women’s philanthropy movement. In her presentation, she
highlighted how philanthropy provides women an
opportunity to establish and create their vision and
make changes in the world around them.
The 2013 Leading Women’s Award Honoree was
Barbara Kahn. She and her husband Charles have
been advocates of the College since the 1960s. She
not only supports education, but also the arts and
cultural organizations, religious tolerance initiatives
and healthcare organizations, including Fox Chase
Cancer Center and the American Heart Association. Barbara works as a salesperson and broker for
Kahn and Company—her husband’s family-owned,
fourth-generation real estate business.
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Foundation News
The Leading Women Committee meets throughout the year to plan the annual networking/fundraising event.
A Big Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors:
Leading Women Committee
Leading Women Sponsor:
Beverage Cart Sponsors:
Parente Beard
Terese Brittingham
Linda Mullen
Barbara and Charles Kahn
Diccianni Financial Group
Saul Ewing
Carolyn Carluccio
Pat Nunan
Brunch and Symposium
Sponsor:
Foxman Law Offices
Ellen Toplin
Renee Chesler
Maribeth Schmidt
Corporate Foursomes:
Dr. Karen A. Stout
Continental Bank
Carol Crisci
Karen Stout
Cozen O’Conner
Willis
Vision Mortgage Capital
A Division of Continental Bank
Cindy Diccianni
Deb Takes
Gwynedd Mercy College
Hole Only Sponsors:
Diane Foxman
Ellen Toplin
Innovative Print
& Media Group
Carolyn Carluccio
Suzanne Holloman
Nanci Ziegler
Alma Jacobs
Motz Wealth Management
Alma Jacobs
Gallagher Fluid Seals
PJM Interconnection
Rita Kline
Course Sponsor:
Annodyne
Hole Sponsors:
State Representative
Kate Harper
Kim Levin
Golf Cart Sponsor:
McKesson
Chartwell Law Offices
Kimmel Bogrette Architecture
Course Contest Sponsors:
Lane McVicker, LLC
Personal Insurance
Radice
Conner Strong & Buckelew
Lifestyles Design
Suzanne Mayes
Janney Montgomery Scott
Lumbermans Merchandising
Melissa Motz
Networking Reception
Sponsor:
Univest
SP+O
Crista Lowrie
Regina Lowrie
Susan Markham
Women Making a Difference
Leading Women in Philanthropy Giving Circle Created
The annual Leading Women Symposium and Golf
Experience features the positive impact women make
not only in the business world but in all areas of society through their leadership, advocacy and dedication
of their talents, time and gifts. The event’s proceeds
enable female students to achieve their educational
goals and develop their skills.
Inspired by the Symposium and its ongoing support
of student scholarships and women’s programs, several
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women started to meet to discuss a new initiative—
one that would be designed to provide more support
for women.
Led by Foundation members Melissa Motz and Dolores Lare, the women decided to form the Leading
Women in Philanthropy Women’s Giving Circle.
The purpose of this collaborative effort is to raise
awareness about the significance of philanthropic
efforts and the powerful impact they make on the
lives of students at the College through their support
of student scholarships. To date, 25 donors have given
more than $22,750.
For more information about the Leading Women
in Philanthropy Women’s Giving Circle and/or
student scholarships, contact Megan Sneeringer at
[email protected] or 215-641-6535.
Alumni News
Alumni Chair’s Message
Dear Fellow Alumni and Friends,
Summer fades into a distant a
memory, as the fall semester gets
under way and new and returning
students embark on their educational journeys here at Montgomery
County Community College. The campuses are abuzz
with their activities and contagious energy.
The new school year started with a ribbon cutting
ceremony celebrating the grand opening of the College’s new state-of-the-art Culinary Arts Institute in
Towamencin Town Square in Kulpsville, just 15 short
minutes away from our Blue Bell campus. Here, our
students can learn cooking and baking techniques in
spacious, modern kitchens and take their classes in
three SMART-technology equipped classrooms.
And, if you are interested in sharpening some of your
own cooking skills (no pun intended!), check out the
culinary enthusiast classes offered during evenings and
weekends at http://www3.mc3.edu/culinary/index.html.
Bon appetit!
I am also delighted to welcome seven new members
to our Alumni Board team! Their expertise and interests
will serve us all well in the years to come.
We are especially fortunate to have such wonderful
colleagues with us as we move forward with a year of
activities in celebration of the College’s 50th Anniversary. From humble beginnings in Conshohocken to Blue
Bell, Pottstown and beyond, the College is here to serve
the community by providing access to higher education
for everyone and to support student success every step
of the way.
We invite you to join us in this celebration by attending
the many events scheduled in 2014 (see our “On the
Calendar” pages) and sharing your memories of favorite
times at Montgomery County Community College.
Go Mustangs!
Patti Thomas ‘01
Chair, Alumni Board of Directors
Alumni Association
Board of Directors
The Rev. Patti Thomas ’01, Chair
John Caperilla ’01, Vice Chair
Andrew Bender ’96, Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Lynn Beatty ’94
Lynn Holtzman ’87
Jan Kargulewicz ’09
Tommy Kim ’04
Daniel Kunze ’06
Louise Linden ’74
Sarah Munson ’12
Nicholas Natale ’11
Rodolfo Tellez ’93
Mark Wolfrey ’01
William Ziegler ’91
For more information on becoming involved with alumni activities at the
College, please contact Megan Sneeringer, senior director of Advancement
Programs and Operations, at [email protected].
Join the conversation today on the Alumni Facebook page! http://www.
facebook.com/mc3alumni
Meet Our New Board Members
Seven new faces have joined the Alumni Association
Board of Directors in recent months!
Mary Lynn Beatty ’94 earned
her Dental Hygiene degree from
the College and works as a dental
hygienist at Weaver, Reckner and
Reinhart Dental Associates, Souderton. She founded the non-profit
organization Prayers & Poinsettias, which raises scholarship funds for students whose
mothers are fighting breast cancer. She organizes and
holds two major annual fundraisers—a poinsettia sale
during the holiday season and a Food & Art Festival
in the summer.
Following his graduation from
the College in 2009, Jan
Kargulewicz earned his
bachelor’s degree in Sociology at
Columbia University in 2012,
graduating magna cum laude. He
currently works for The Vanguard Group, Malvern.
While a student, Kargulewicz was an All-Pennsylvania Academic Team member, silver medal Coca-Cola Scholar winner, student commencement speaker
and editor of The Montgazette student newspaper.
At Columbia, he received the Dean’s Citation for
Service for three years and was awarded the Alumni
Key Award.
Jeanne LaSorda graduated
from the College’s Nursing program in 1982 and then received
her bachelor’s degree in Nursing/
Business Management from
Philadelphia University in 1994,
graduating summa cum laude. She
currently works as a senior clinical scientist at Merck
& Co. Inc., North Wales, where she manages clinical
trials for neuroscience and ophthalmology research.
In 2011, she earned the Merck Award of Excellence,
and in 2012, she earned the Merck Research Laboratories Divisional Staff Award for her work.
Nicholas Natale ’11 was
a dual enrollment student at
the College’s West Campus in
Pottstown where he majored in
Liberal Studies and earned his
associate’s degree while completing high school. He then earned his bachelor’s degree
in Computer and Information with a concentration
in software engineering and systems analysis in May
2013 from Harrisburg University of Science and
Technology. While a student, Natale was a member
of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, worked as a
peer mentor and was an All-Pennsylvania Academic
Team member.
Born in Colombia, Rodolfo
“Rudy” Tellez moved to the
United States as a teenager and
graduated from Wissahickon High
School. He then earned his associate’s degree in Liberal Studies at
the College in 1993 and his bachelor’s degree in Communications from West Chester
University, followed by his Masters of Education
degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education from
Kutztown University. He currently teaches at LaSalle
University as an adjunct faculty member and works as
an interpreter for Quantum Inc., Philadelphia.
Following his graduation from the
College in 2001, Mark Wolfrey
earned a bachelor’s degree in
Economics from Ursinus College
in 2002 and then a Masters of
Business Administration with a
concentration in finance from
Goldey-Beacom College in 2007. He also served in
the United States Marine Corps from 1992-97. He is
currently a supervisor risk management consultant for
McGladrey & Pullen LLP. He also serves as treasurer
of the Board of Directors of Operation Homefront of
Pennsylvania and Delaware Inc. and is a member of
the Masonic Lodge of Royersford.
William Ziegler graduated from
the College in 1991 and then
earned his bachelor’s degree in
Education from Kutztown University in 1993, his master’s degree
from Gratz College in 1997, his
principal certification from Penn
State University in 1998 and his Ph.D. in Education
from Temple University in 2005. He was recently
appointed Principal of Pottsgrove High School and
formerly served as the principal of Pottsgrove Middle
School. Ziegler is the president-elect of the PA Association of Elementary/Secondary School Principals
and is president of the Montgomery County Principals/Supervisors Association.
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Alumni News
Photo by Leslie Bluestone
Alumni Out and About
Alumni enjoyed a day in the sun in St. Michael’s, Maryland, in July 2013.
College President Dr. Karen Stout throws the first pitch at the
Reading Phillies game on June 13, 2013.
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Alumni and their families enjoyed an evening at the ballpark.
Class Notes
1983
2008
2011
Dorothy Cianfrani Tarka earned her BBA degree
Brent Frederick is continuing his missionary work
Antonio Marrero graduated from Dickinson College
from Temple University in 1985 and is employed as a
surety bond underwriter with CBIC/RLI. She recently
attended her younger son’s wedding in Santa
Barbara, Calif.
in Trujillo, Peru, to help children at an orphanage and to
help support the local community. He graduated from
the College with a degree in Liberal Studies, and he
earned a bachelor’s degree from Lock Haven University
in Physical Education. You can follow his work at http://
incalink.org/blog/frederick/.
in May 2013 with a Bachelor of Science degree with
departmental honors in Biology. He currently is attending medical school at the Pennsylvania State University
College of Medicine (M.D. Class of 2017).
2010
Jenn Smith attended West Campus in Pottstown and
2005
Margaret Cox started working at the College in
2008. In addition to being an alumna and employee,
she also is a parent of a graduate and a volunteer and
donor. Her daughter, Kelly Cox, is a freelance writer for
the College’s Communications department. In 2012,
Cox earned her bachelor’s degree in Applied Psychology/Organizational Behavior through Albright College’s
Accelerated Degree program. She is applying to an
online graduate school program this fall.
Aura Rose, AS Liberal Studies, graduated with
honors from Thomas Edison State College in 2012 with
a BA in Humanities Concentration. She started Aura
Rose’s Treasures (aka A.R.T.) in West Norriton in 2013.
A.R.T. offers internships to art students and graduates.
She was married on March 28, 2013, and is now Aura
Rose La Sorda. She currently is working on publishing
a book.
2012
graduated with an AS in Business Administration and
as a member of PTK. She currently is enrolled in the
Leadership Studies program at Villanova University and
attends the University Center in Pottstown.
SAVE THE DATE!
Request for Memorabilia
Dear Alumni,
The College archives department is seeking
donations. Any items you have saved from your
college years, such as photographs, pamphlets,
letters, student club materials, even trophies and
plaques, will help the archives tell the Montco
story. If you have items to donate, please contact
Archives & Special Collections Librarian Lawrence Greene at [email protected] or 215-6197352 to discuss specifics.
ALUMNI BUS TRIP
Longwood Gardens an
d Winterthur
Friday, Dec. 6
Call 484-495-1200 to
register.
For more information
visit: www.mc3.edu/
foundation/alumni
or email alumni@mc3
.edu or call 215-6416530.
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On the Calendar
Lonnie Smith
Ray Bradbury
Omar Sosa
November 2013
America’s Music Series:
Country and Bluegrass
Film: “High Lonesome:
The Story of Bluegrass Music”
Saturday, Nov. 9, 1-3 p.m.
Followed by 3 p.m. free concert with
guitarist Ernie Hawkins
Science Center Theater,
Central Campus, Blue Bell
Lecture and film simulcast to South Hall,
Room 261, West Campus, Pottstown
Free admission
Lively Arts Series
Jazz Cubano:
Omar Sosa Afri-Lectric Experience
Saturday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.
Art Exhibition
Artist Entrepreneurs
Featuring: Kathy Davis Studios, Giftworks of
Blue Bell, Royce Yoder Potter, and Bradford
Woodworking
Monday, Nov.18 through Friday, Dec.13
“Meet the Artists” Reception:
Sunday, Nov. 24, 1-3 p.m.
Fine Arts Gallery, Central Campus, Blue Bell
Free admission
Blackbox Theatre Series
“Prelude to a Kiss” by Craig Lucas
Presented by the Theatre Arts Program and
Drama Club
Thursday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 22, 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 24, 2 p.m.
Lively Arts Series
Aquila Theatre’s “Fahrenheit 451”
by Ray Bradbury
Friday, Nov. 22, 8 p.m.
December 2013
Fall Performing Arts Showcase
Student Performing Arts
Monday, Dec. 2, 12:30 p.m. –
Matinee Preview
Wednesday,
Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Thursday,
Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Science Center
Theater,
Central Campus,
Blue Bell
Free admission
Ninety Miles
Fall Dance Concert
Student Performing Arts
January 2014
Friday, Dec. 6, 8 p.m.
Free admission
Art Exhibition
America’s Music Series:
Swing Jazz
Films: “International Sweethearts of
Rhythm,” “Ken Burns’ Jazz,” Episode 6:
“Swing: The Velocity of Celebration”
Saturday, Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m.
Followed by 3 p.m. free concert featuring the
Swing Fever Dance Band
Lecture and film simulcast to South Hall,
Room 261, West Campus, Pottstown
Free admission
Lively Arts Series
Jazz Cubano: Ninety Miles
Stefan Harris, David Sanchez
and Christian Scott
Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.
Pre-concert screening of the
film, “Ninety Miles,” 7 p.m.
Ballet Hispanico
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High School Art Show
Mixed Media
Monday, Jan. 13 through Friday, Feb. 21
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5-7 p.m.
Awards ceremony at 6 p.m.
Fine Arts Gallery, North Hall,
West Campus, Pottstown
Free admission
Lively Arts Series
Dance: Come, and Back Again—
Produced by David Dorfman
Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 p.m.
Art Exhibition
Annual Art Faculty and Invited Art
Alumni Show
Mixed Media
Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Feb. 14
“Meet the Artists” Reception:
Sunday, Feb. 2, 1-3 p.m.
Fine Arts Center, Central Campus, Blue Bell
Free admission
50th Anniversary Event
Madhouse Theatre
Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.,
Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 p.m.,
Strawberry Fields
David Dorfman
Ballet Hispanico
February 2014
March 2014
Young Arts Explorers Series
Art Exhibition and Competition
Telling on the Downbeat/Fiddlin’
with Stories
Charlotte Blake Alston with
John Blake Jr. Jazz Quartet
Wed., Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.
36th Annual Montgomery County
High School
Mixed Media
Sunday, March 2 through Friday, March 21
Opening reception: Sunday, March 2
Awards ceremony: 2 p.m.
Fine Arts Gallery, Central Campus, Blue Bell
Free admission
Family Concert
Monnette Sudler’s 5th Annual
Philadelphia Guitar Summit
Saturday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m.
Strawberry Fields—
A Beatles Tribute Band
Young Arts Explorers
August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble
Friday, Feb. 21, 10:30 a.m.
Lively Arts Series
Richard K. Bennett Distinguished
Lectureship for Peace and Social
Justice: Todd Gitlin
Monday, March. 3, 12:30 p.m.
Free admission
Issues and Insights
Issues and Insights
World War I Centennial
World War I: Part 1
Wednesday, March 5, 12:30-2 p.m.
Science Center Auditorium 213, Central
Campus, Blue Bell
Free admission
World War I Centennial
World War I: Part 2
Wednesday, March 19, 12:30-2 p.m.
Science Center Auditorium 213,
Free admission
Lively Arts Series
Ballet Hispanico
Friday, March 7, 10:30 a.m.
The Griot and the Mystic:
Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio
Saturday, March 22, 8 p.m.
Lively Arts Series
Dance: Ballet Hispanico
Art Exhibition
9th Annual Art Students’
Exhibition and Competition
Mixed Media
Monday, March 3 through Friday, April 25
Reception: Wednesday, March 19
Awards ceremony: 6 p.m.
Fine Arts Gallery, North Hall,
Free Admission
Presidential Symposium
Judy Shepard
Thursday, March 27, 1-2:30 p.m.
Free admission (tickets required)
Road to the Isles
Friday, March 14, 10:30 a.m.
For tickets, visit
www.mc3.edu/arts/lively-arts
Family Concert
August Wilson
Road to the Isles—
St. Patrick’s Day Concert
Dance: August Wilson Center Dance
Ensemble
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