2/5/10
Student poetry contest offered at MJC
Entry is free and open to all MJC students for the "Poetry for the MInd's Joy contest . The winner's poem will be submitted to the national contest by the college. more >>
2/4/10
Entrepreneurs Challenge offers $10,000 in cash awards!
MJC students who have a great idea for a new business they would like to develop are invited to enter the Entrepreneur Challenge. A total of $10,000 in cash and $10,000 in professional services will be awarded to the two winning entrepreneurs when the San Joaquin Angels investment group, in collaboration with the San Joaquin Partnership, stages its inaugural Entrepreneur Challenge on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, and Wednesday, March 31, 2010. more >>
1/19/10
MJC sets up relief fund for Haitian students' families
Modesto Junior College staff and students, as well as community members have the opportunity to reach out and provide earthquake assistance to the families of three students from Haiti that attend MJC through the CASS program. The MJC Foundation has established a fund to receive donations that will aid these students' families, at least one of which lost their home.more >>
12/9/09
AlertU emergency communications system launched
Modesto Junior College is launching an emergency communications system called AlertU that will allow the college to send emergency text messages to students, faculty and staff who opt into the system. AlertU will allow MJC to broadcast critical information in real time to mobile devices, which in an emergency situation can be particularly important for people who may be in or near a crisis zone. Students and staff are urged to enroll for participation.more >>
11/10/09
MJC students win five journalism awards
Five students who are on the staff of the Pirates' Log or contributed to this student newspaper of Modesto Junior College, have won awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) of Northern California. The awards were announced on Saturday, November 7, during the annual JACC Norcal Conference held at California State University, San Jose.more >>
11/10/09
Nursing Alumni Association awards scholarships and seeks members
The MJC Nursing Alumni Association awarded $9,000 in scholarships for the fall semester to 12 students enrolled in the MJC Registered Nurse Program. The purpose of the Nursing Alumni Association is to provide support and be a community resource to the MJC Nursing program, and holds annual fundraising events to raise scholarship money. November is "Membership Month" for the MJC Nursing Alumni Association and all nurses regardless of where they obtained their nursing education are urged to join. more >>
11/4/09
Presidential search
The Yosemite Community College District has begun a search process for hiring a new Modesto Junior College president . An announcement and position description is posted online, and the application deadline is January 8, 2010. more >>
11/3/09
MJC Speech and Debate Team wins1st Place Sweepstakes Trophy
The Modesto Junior College Speech and Debate Team brought home the First Place Sweepstakes trophy for community colleges from the Kevin Towhy Memorial Speech Tournament held October 23-25 at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. MJC competed against 28 participating two and four-year institutions, coming in with the top score out of the 14 Northern California community colleges at the tournament.more >>
10/23/09
Journalism program launches new online Pirates' Log
The students of Modesto Junior College's journalism program launched a new online version of the Pirates' Log on October 23, 2009. The online Pirates' Log, located at http://www.pirateslog.org, has a fresh new look and expanded possibilities for multi-media, as well as providing the opportunity for continuous news coverage, additions, updates and other content, on a round-the-clock basis. more >>
10/20/09
Seasonal flu vaccine available at MJC Health Services
MJC Health Services is offering five free seasonal flu vaccine clinics for MJC students this week! Health officials recommend flu vaccination for students as an important preventative measure. This year they are recommending that students receive BOTH the seasonal flu vaccine (currently available) and the new H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine (available soon for MJC students).more >>
10/2/09
MJC awarded prestigious $2.8 million Title V grant
Modesto Junior College has been awarded a prestigious Title V federal grant from the United States Department of Education that will provide $2.8 million in funding over a five-year period to support college-wide activities to increase the success of Hispanic, underrepresented, low income and other students. The grant program entitled "Strengthening Student Success" will provide a three-pronged approach aimed at increasing educational opportunities and enhancing academic quality at the college. more >>
9/23/09
Spring registration dates to be emailed to PiratesLink student addresses
Continuing Modesto Junior College students will receive their Spring 2010 registration dates and times by email on October 15 through the PiratesLink Student Email system. Students who have not yet activated their PiratesLink Student Email account are urged to do so immediately or they will be unable to access their registration dates and times. more >>
9/15/09
MJC receives donation for new stadium scoreboard
Modesto Junior College will receive a new stadium scoreboard courtesy of a $150,000 donation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local #684 and the Northern California Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). more >>
9/3/09
New tax credit offered for textbook expenses!
Save your receipts for textbooks and other course materials - they may earn you a tax credit!more >>
8/25/09
MJC Athletic Hall of Fame inducts 20 honorees
MJC has selected 17 athletes, one coach and two "contributors" for induction into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame.more >>
