8/18/10
MICL offers fall classes for senior citizens
Modesto Institute for Continued Learning (MICL), a community of lifelong learners affiliated with Modesto Junior College, invites senior citizens who are looking for a fun learning program to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, August 26, at 9 a.m. in the MICL classroom, Building 6000 on MJC's West Campus. The schedule of not-for-credit classes for the 2010 Fall Semester will be announced; there will be a chance to register and refreshments will be served. more >>
8/18/10
Prepare for fall semester with campus tips and updates
When Modesto Junior College's fall semester classes begin on August 30, students will notice several construction projects are underway on both campuses! Prepare to get your fall semester off to a great start with these campus tips and updates.more >>
8/10/10
Seats available in fall interior design class
Seats are still available in Modesto Junior College's Interior Finishes - Construction Materials class for the fall semester! The three-unit course (MINTDS-220, Section 3301) is part of MJC's Interior Design program and will be taught by Loretta Shaver Sudweeks on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:15 - 3:45 p.m. in John Muir 159 on West Campus.more >>
7/21/10
Pirates' Village nears completion in time for fall classes
When Modesto Junior College's fall semester classes begin on August 30, many students, faculty and staff will become "village people" - occupants of "Pirates' Village" that is! MJC's busiest instructional building is closed for renovation and to make this possible, Founders Hall classes and occupants have been relocated for the 2010-11 academic year, most of them to a complex of 39 modular buildings, dubbed "Pirates' Village." This complex is located in Parking Lot 108 immediately west of the Electronics, Journalism and Classroom Annex buildings on East Campus. more >>
6/16/10
MJC Spirit Club to hold cheeleading auditions
The Modesto Junior College Spirit Club will hold cheerleading auditions on Tuesday, June 22 at 3 p.m. in the second floor dance studio of the Performing and Media Arts Center - Room 246 on East Campus. There are up to 22 positions available on the cheerleader squad and the college also has mascot positions available. Recent high school graduates planning on attending MJC, as well as continuing MJC students are invited to try out for the team that will cheer and entertain at MJC's home football and basketball games during the 2010-2011 academic year.
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4/28/10
Students offered chance to win a "Free Ride to College"
The "I Can Afford College" campaign is reminding students that financial aid is available year-round at the California Community Colleges - including Modesto Junior College. And, to get your attention, they're giving away a car and money to pay for community college! With prizes sponsored by Clear Channel Radio, the "I Can Afford College" campaign is offering an exciting "Free Ride to Community Colleges" sweepstakes. Current and potential community college students are encouraged to visit www.icanaffordcollege.com through May 20 to enter the sweepstakes. more >>
4/28/10
StartSmart offers early registration to new and returning students
The Modesto Junior College (MJC) StartSmart program for new students will begin on West Campus in the Mary Stuart Rogers Student Learning Center on July 7 and continue through July 26, 2010. StartSmart is a program that combines orientation, advising, and registration, which can result in a student being able to register as much as one month earlier than their assigned time. StartSmart is open to students who have never attended college or returning students who have not yet earned a degree.more >>
4/28/10
Pirates' Log wins General Excellence Award for online version
The Pirates' Log has put extra effort into its online edition during the 2009-2010 academic year, while still publishing monthly print editions.
That effort paid off on April 11, when the Pirates' Log earned a General Excellence Award for its online newspaper at the annual conference of the Journalism Association of Community Colleges held in Los Angeles.more >>
4/28/10
Nursing Alumni Association recognizes two Outstanding Nurses
Mary Alice Onorato and Ann Bonfiglio were recently honored by the Modesto Junior College Nursing Alumni Association with "Outstanding Nurse" awards. The purpose of the Outstanding Nurse awards is to recognize local nurses for their service to the community and for demonstrating remarkable dedication, kindness and generosity. Onorato, a professor of nursing at MJC who will retire in May 2010, was recognized as an Outstanding Nurse in Education for her excellence in nursing instruction. Bonfiglio, a school nurse for the Sylvan Union School District, was honored as the Outstanding Nurse in Clinical. more >>
4/28/10
Student wins $4,000 scholarship
When Modesto Junior College student Tonia Habel received a $4,000 check in the mail she initially thought it was some kind of hoax. However, the check turned out to be the grand prize in the "I Can Afford College - California Community College Rocks Scholarship" contest. "I Can Afford College" is a statewide financial aid awareness campaign brought to you by the California Community Colleges. The grand prize was donated by Clear Channel Communications.
Habel is the winner of just one of the "I Can Afford College" campaign's contests. Other Modesto Junior College students still have a chance to win a "Free Ride to Community College" this month - a new car and a scholarship - As part of the 5th annual Financial Aid Awareness Month. Students can enter this contest and get additional financial aid information online at www.icanaffordcollege.com.
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4/14/10
MJC lands Debate Team Sweepstakes Award at Nationals
The Modesto Junior College Speech and Debate Team brought home the First Place Gold Medal Debate Sweepstakes Award from the Rho Pi National Tournament, the team's final competition for the academic year, which was held April 5 - 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana. MJC achieved the top debate award after winning both the First Place Gold and the Second Place Silver Awards in Parliamentary Team Debate and Second Place Silver in the individual National Forensics Association (NFA) Lincoln/Douglas Debate.more >>
4/9/10
Actor Jeremy Renner selected as MJC Distinguished Alumnus
Actor Jeremy Renner has been chosen as the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus for Modesto Junior College and will be honored at the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, April 30 at 6 p.m. in the MJC Stadium. As MJC's Distinguished Alumnus, Renner will be presented with a plaque and have his name added to the perpetual plaque that is displayed in Founders Hall on East Campus. more >>
4/9/10
MJC speech team wins awards at state tourney
The Modesto Junior College Forensics Team captured 10 medals at the 2010 California Community College Speech and Debate Championships held March 18-21 in Concord, California. A highlight was the Forensics Team placing second overall on the perpetual Sweepstakes out of the 31 community colleges competing at the tournament. more >>
4/9/10
MJC to welcome new president on July 1, 2010
Dr. Gaither Loewenstein has accepted an offer by the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD) Board of Trustees to be the new president of Modesto Junior College (MJC) effective July 1, 2010. Loewenstein will replace interim MJC President Dr. Kenneth White, who will be returning to his previous position with the college. The decision by the YCCD Board was unanimous, Board Chair Pat Dean announced.more >>
3/18/10
MJC's Mary Shea to coach USA team at World Championships
Modesto Junior College Women's Track and Field and Cross Country Coach Mary Shea has been selected by United States of America Track and Field as Head Coach for the USA Women's Cross Country Team that will compete in the IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on March 28, 2010. The USA Team was chosen from the USA Championships held on February 13 in Spokane, Washington.more >>
