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Why are we Fascinated by Dinos?
MAPS is excited to host Taormina (Tara) Lepore ? a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Berkeley where she won the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award in 2021. On September 30th at MJC's West Campus (Sierra Hall 132). Tara will be discussing why we are fascinated by dinosaurs, what makes a dinosaur a dinosaur, and the evidence gleaned from fossilized Tyrannosaurus Rex droppings and dinosaur trackways. Please come out and join us: Session one is at 4:00 p.m. (all ages) and session two is at 7:30 p.m. (Jr. high school and older).
Jurassic Festival: The World of Dinosaurs
Come out and join us on September 30th from 5:00 - 7:00pm for the Jurassic Festival: The World of Dinosaurs. This family-fun event will be held at MJC's Great Valley Museum where future pint-sized archeologists and curious-minded explorers might discover remnants of the dire wolf or find a life-sized scull of a Tyrannosaurus rex.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Oct. 27 - Nov 7
The performance of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, directed by Lynette Borelli-Glidewell tells the story of McMurphy a charming, rebellious rogue who was convicted of a petty crime, serves a short sentence in a mental institution. A crime that forever alters the course of his life. Join us at MJC’s Performing and Media Arts Center in the Main Auditorium with performance dates of October 27th-29th and November 3rd-5th at 7pm with 2pm matinee shows on 10/29 and 11/6. Tickets go on sale September 26th.
Free Parking for Fall 2022
Parking on both East and West campus will be free for students during the Fall 2022 semester. Students will not be required to purchase or display a parking permit to park in student spaces. Reminder, students are not to park in spaces marked for staff.
Save the Date for the 39th Annual Hispanic Education Conference (HEC)
Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 8:30am to 1:00pm at MJC East Campus. HEC is the largest education conference in the area, reserve your seat online today. This is an inclusive, in-person event you don't want to miss! Attendees will hear from inspiring leaders in the Hispanic community and attend informative and educational workshops of their choice. HEC is free to attend, open to junior high, high school and college students, parents, and the community. MJC is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Register to save your seat today!
Looking to upgrade your skills or the skills of your employees?
Join us for the UPskill Townhall Luncheon Sept. 20th at 12:00PM. RSVP Online.This townhall discussion will introduce you to the Upskill workforce training courses from Modesto Junior College, designed to train and develop the skills crucial to growth in private industry, government organizations, and education. Register online for the upcoming Fall 2022 sessions: Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Equity & Inclusion or Cybersecurity.