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EMERGEFor alumni and friends of the Community College of Baltimore County

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CCBC PresidentDr. Sandra L. Kurtinitis

Vice President for Institutional AdvancementKenneth Westary

EditorBonnie Y. Stecker

Art DirectorJodi Neal

Graphic DesignerLauren Myers ’03

ContributorsArtemas Photography, Cathy Birkelien, Nate Brigham, Tori Burns, Hope Davis, Mary De Luca, Janice Evans ’88, Brian Farrell, Rocco Geppi, Jacquelyn Lucy, Deloris Mabins-Adenekan, Regina A. Smith, Ann-Marie Thornton, Clark Vandergrift, Terry Walter

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CCBC Alumni Association

Officers Penny Jester-Sorrick ’83 - PresidentErica Waskey ’08 - Vice PresidentTheresa Cancila ‘10 - TreasurerTess Bailey ‘12 - Historian

Past PresidentsJanell Coffman ‘93Danna A. Williams ’87 Rhonda Malkowski ’88 Lewis Kubiet Roy Moreland ’63

DirectorsSyed Ali ’12 Chanté Callaway ’02 Gustavo Minaya ’02 Brian Peller ’91 Kathleen Sladics ’11 Rodger Wardlaw ’11 and ’13 Joanne Westerman ’95

CCBC Alumni Relations OfficeAnn-Marie Thornton, CFRE Janice Evans ’88 Deloris Mabins-Adenekan, CFRE

CCBC Board of TrusteesThe Honorable Barbara Kerr Howe, Chair Stephen J. Nolan, Esquire, Vice Chair

Sheldon K. CaplisWalter S. ClaryMichael P. Ertel Sr.Dorothy E. FoosH. Scott Gehring, Ed.D.Linda C. GoldbergJames G. Gresham, Ed.D.Warren C. Hayman, Ed.D.Wayne McDowellBrian V. McFarland, Esq.Gloria K. McJiltonGloria E. Nelson

The Community College of Baltimore County is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Telephone: (267) 284-5000. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

3 Athletics recap NCJAA lacrosse, student-athlete recognition

4 A bright idea Solar energy project makes a big impact on CCBC campuses

5 2015 CCBC Commencement CCBC completion rate continues to climb

8 Foundation and partnership news Program grants, donor appreciation, Distinguished Alumnus Award

13 Events calendar See what’s happening at CCBC

16 Class notes Catch up with your former classmates

18 College news On campus and in the community

page 6 New BeginningsCampaign will support every aspect of CCBC

page 14 2015 CCBC Super GalaEvent revealed our inner heroes and raised record-breaking $237K

page 10 Magnificent MASHMathematics and Science Hall is new centerpiece at CCBC Catonsville

ON THE COVERLandmark New Beginnings campaign to raise $42 million for CCBC

FEATURES CONTENT

CCBC Essex hosts NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four, finishes as national runner-upby Brian Farrell

In what’s been called one of the most exciting tournaments in recent years, CCBC Essex hosted the NJCAA Men’s Lacrosse Final Four on May 9-10, 2015. The campus received rave reviews for its talented men’s lacrosse team, first-class facilities and outstanding tournament staff.

The CCBC Essex Knights defeated previously unbeaten Nassau Community College (13-1, Garden City, N.Y.) in a thrilling national semi-final contest by a score of 17-16. The Knights fell in the national championship game to Onondaga Community College (18-0, Syracuse, N.Y.), which won its seventh straight championship.

En route to winning a remarkable 24th league title, CCBC Essex Men’s Lacrosse (15-3) continued its dominance in the Maryland JUCO Conference. The Knights also captured their eighth consecutive and 25th overall NJCAA Region XX Men’s

Lacrosse Championship. Six student-athletes earned NJCAA All-American Honors: Tommy Brown (Towson, Md. – Boy’s Latin – 1st team defense), Cole Rainier (Pasadena, Md. – The Calverton School – 1st team attack), Will Manganiello (Media, Pa. – Penncrest H.S. – 1st team midfield) and Max Edelmann (Middletown, Md. - Middletown H.S. – 2nd team goalkeeper), Sid Ewell (Carlisle, Pa. – Carlisle H.S. – 2nd team defense), and Nick Mazza (Davidsonville, Md. – The Calverton School – 2nd team attack).

Edelmann, Ewell, Manganiello and Rainier were also selected to the NJCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team.

Student-athletes honoredFor the 2014-15 academic year, CCBC student-athletes combined to earn 75 athletic awards at the conference, regional, and national level. More importantly, 55

student-athletes earned community college academic awards for demonstrating excellence in the classroom. Five CCBC student-athletes earned NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards (formerly known as NJCAA Academic All-Americans), the highest academic honor in NJCAA Athletics.

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Photos by Sabina Moran/SKM Photography

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A bright idea for CCBC campusesConstruction of 5.1-megawatt solar project now complete

CCBC and Constellation, a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation and a leading competitive retail energy supplier, recently completed construction of a 5.1-megawatt (DC) solar generation project at the college.

The solar power system comprises approximately 16,500 photovoltaic panels located on carports across CCBC’s three main campuses, covering more than 1,400 parking spaces. Constellation also installed 10 duplex electric vehicle charging stations as part of the project.

The system is expected to generate enough electricity to meet approximately 27 percent of the college’s electricity needs.

“This project supports our mission of promoting sustainable initiatives on campus and educating and engaging students in environmentally sound practices,” said CCBC President Sandra L. Kurtinitis. “An important added benefit is the ability to better manage our energy costs.”

Constellation made an $18 million investment in CCBC’s new solar power system, which it owns and operates. CCBC will purchase the electricity generated by the solar panels under a 20-year power purchase agreement.

“We are pleased to help CCBC achieve its sustainability objectives through solar power,” said Gary Fromer, senior vice president of Distributed Energy for Constellation. “This zero-emissions system will allow the college to demonstrate the viability of clean energy resources and provide charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles to students, faculty and our local community.”

Constellation Energy supports STEM Scholars program$50,000 grant opens doors to STEM education for more women and minorities

Through a $50,000 grant, Constellation Energy will provide scholarships to CCBC students pursuing associate degrees and certificates in programs that require STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) knowledge. These programs include math, computer science, HVAC, environmental science and engineering.

The Constellation STEM Scholars program will seek to increase the number of low-income, academically talented students – particularly women and minorities. In addition to scholarships, the program will provide mentoring and other social activities, lectures, and study groups to help maximize student success.

“Minorities now account for almost 40 percent of K-12 students in the United States, yet they earn only 27 percent of

associate degrees from community colleges,” said CCBC President Sandra L. Kurtinitis. “Constellation’s contribution will allow us to provide traditionally under-served and low-income students who want to pursue STEM-related fields with both financial and academic support.”

“The need for quality programs to encourage students to pursue careers in STEM fields has been well documented, particularly in the energy industry as we work toward a greener energy future,” said Joseph Nigro, CEO of Constellation. “Constellation is dedicated to creating educational opportunities in our community. We are pleased that our contribution will enable CCBC to provide scholarships, guidance, and hands-on learning experiences to fulfill the need for capable and educated job candidates.”

As part of the program, students had the opportunity to shadow engineers and solar installers during the construction of Constellation’s recently completed 5.1 megawatt solar project at CCBC to gain a greater understanding of available STEM career opportunities and valuable on-the-job experience.

Spirits soared right along with the 90-degree temperatures as family and friends celebrated the achievements of members of the Class of 2015. CCBC graduated 3,317 students, with more than 1,000 graduates attending the May 31 Commencement ceremonies held at CCBC Essex.

This year’s recipient of the President’s Distinguished Graduate Award, Sagar Chapagain, presented the commencement address. A first-generation college student originally from Nepal, Chapagain left his fellow graduates with three important points he felt could lead to success: Believe in yourself, follow your passion, and exhaust your talent.

Chapagain entered Cornell University this fall on a full scholarship. He also received a Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship, awarding him $40,000 each year for four years, a boon that will take him into graduate study.

The record-breaking number of students participating in the ceremony still paled in comparison to the actual number of CCBC graduates. The 3,317 CCBC degree recipients represent a three percent increase over the size of last year’s graduating class.

Among those graduates were six Baltimore County high school students who earned their associate degrees and high school diplomas simultaneously through an Early Access program: Diploma 2 Degree. D2D students begin taking college classes during their sophomore year of high school in

order to complete on time. These 2015 graduates are the second group of BCPS students to complete this rigorous program.

Last year, 18 students completed the D2D program and went on

to the four-year universities of their choice. D2D alum Kathy Nguyen now attends George Washington University and found her experience with the program valuable.

“The D2D program was extremely beneficial,” said Nguyen. “Not only am I saving a lot of money by taking fewer classes, but I am also well prepared for my major. While most students had difficulty adjusting to the more rigorous demands of college, and the greater responsibility it put on them, I was already used to the college class experience.”

In addition to the D2D program, CCBC continues to expand opportunities for high school students to experience college and earn credits through its Early Access programs. This fall, the Diploma to Credential program will be the newest addition to such programming. Through the D2C program, students will be able to earn certificates or certifications while still in high school. This is just one more way to connect students with CCBC early to help them reach their completion goals.

CCBC is a great place to start your higher education journey – even if you’re still in high school. You’ll save money and time, be prepared for college academics and college life, and earn credits toward your CCBC associate degree or transfer to another college of your choice.

Here’s how:

• College 4 Free: Eligible BCPS juniors and seniors can take up to four classes tuition-free.

• Parallel Enrollment Program (PEP): High school sophomores, juniors and seniors attend CCBC at half the cost of the regular residency tuition rate.

• Career Pathways: BCPS high school students can earn up to 23 free college credits.

• Gifted and Talented: Students in 8th or 9th grade enrolled in a recognized GT program may be considered for admission to CCBC.

• Diploma 2 Degree (D2D): Eligible BCPS high school sophomores can take college courses that will allow them to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree in General Studies.

• Diploma 2 Credential (D2C): BCPS high school sophomores, juniors and seniors can take college courses that can lead to a certificate and certifications.

Talk to your high school counselor about eligibility requirements and advice on what path is right for you. Visit www.ccbcmd.edu/early-college-access for more information.

CCBC’s completion rate continues to climbby Hope Davis

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Landmark campaign to raise $42 million for CCBCBy Ann-Marie Thornton

Five years ago – quietly and without fanfare – CCBC embarked on New Beginnings: The Campaign for CCBC, an unprecedented $42 million comprehensive capital campaign to enhance students’ educational experiences and strengthen the long-term success of the college.

With the support of hundreds of volunteers and community leaders, this “silent phase” of CCBC’s most ambitious and successful fundraising effort in the college’s history raised more than $36 million – 86 percent of the campaign goal. More than 6,000 faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and friends of the college have demonstrated their generous support of the campaign.

“New Beginnings has impacted and supported every aspect of the college,” said CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis, who announced the public phase of the campaign at the college’s Super Gala: Reveal Your Inner Hero in April 2015. “By supporting scholarships, program development, facilities and equipment enhancement, our donors continue to help the college expand its resources and make education attainable for many.”

Funding from the campaign has enabled CCBC to: • Award more than $4.7 million in

scholarship support for students to begin or continue their education at CCBC.

• Deliver professional development training in STEM technology to more than 1,500 middle and high school teachers.

• Help 1,600 ex-offenders and at-risk youth enter the workforce.

• Create new courses in English, Math and Reading to accelerate learning, doubling the pass rates in gateway courses.

Since New Beginnings commenced in 2010, a number of fundraising and educational events – including the Jack Manley Roast, the Sheela Murthy Global Education Lecture Series, Holiday Lights, A Ghostly Affair, President’s Club receptions, Loverde Family Dances and many others – have helped increase campaign awareness and support.

“New Beginnings is about securing resources to enrich the lives of our students and community,” said Ken Westary, CCBC vice president of Institutional Advancement, “but

it also is strengthening relationships between CCBC and those whose lives have been touched by the college in some way. With students, alumni, employees, retirees, former colleagues and board members taking part, New Beginnings has helped CCBC foster an environment of giving.”

Now in its final two years, campaign priority areas continue to focus on: • Increasing student scholarships. • Funding new and continuing programs. • Supporting workforce development

initiatives. • Increasing annual giving participation

from CCBC alumni and friends. • Supporting faculty and staff

development. • Bolstering student completion.

CCBC offers special thanks to Beverly Vinzant, Sheela Murthy, Raymond Bahr, Sara Jane Quinn, Wayne Resnick, Laurie Davis ’67, Lewis Kubiet, Dennis Seymour ’70, Brian Farrell ’85 and countless others who have been instrumental in the success of the campaign.

NEW BEGINNINGS THE CAMPAIGN FOR CCBC

CAMPAIGN PROGRESS (JULY 2010–JUNE 2014)NEW BEGINNINGS has already experienced widespread generosity from throughout the college community and beyond.

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FUNDING SUPPORT FOR NEW BEGINNINGS AT CCBC EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES BY:

• Building bridges to high school.

• Strengthening the health care workforce.

• Helping unemployed, underemployed and displaced workers return to the workforce.

• Meeting the demand for Maryland’s high-growth industries.

• Enhancing the STEM pipeline.

• Providing innovative tools for student success.

• Connecting the community to the arts.

• Providing greater college access through scholarships and special initiatives.

• Offering unique statewide programs.

• Building community partnerships.

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To learn more about how NEW BEGINNINGS: THE CAMPAIGN FOR CCBC is transforming lives and enriching student development, visit www.ccbcmd.edu/newbeginnings or contact Ann-Marie Thornton, CFRE, director of Development and Alumni Relations, at 443-840-3118 or athornton2@ccbcmd.edu.

Volunteer spotlight: Beverly VinzantLongtime CCBC supporter and alumna Beverly K. Vinzant believes in the value of her CCBC education.

A 1970s graduate of then-Catonsville Community College, Vinzant has been an active supporter of CCBC for more than 10 years. In addition to her work with New Beginnings: the Campaign for CCBC, she has acted as chairwoman of the Hilton Center Campaign. Vinzant also works to empower women through education and community engagement as a member of the Women in Philanthropy Committee, and is a member of the CCBC Retiree Committee.

In her role as a volunteer and a member of the CCBC Foundation Catonsville Board,

Vinzant has helped raise more than $1 million in support of the New Beginnings Campaign, specifically through the National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grant.

Vinzant’s passion stems from her belief that education is the key to success, and that providing students with the opportunity to focus on their educational endeavors is paramount. This dedication motivated Vinzant to invest in an endowed scholarship named in honor of her late husband, M. Graham Vinzant.

A philanthropist, mentor and community leader, Beverly Vinzant continues increase her impact by funding a naming opportunity in the Hilton Center and is currently working with CCBC to raise funds to support student development success.

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Watch this engaging video to see what New Beginnings are happening at CCBC: www.ccbcmd.edu/NewBeginningsVideos.

Beverly Vinzant

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FOUNDATION & PARTNERSHIP NEWSFOUNDATION & PARTNERSHIP NEWS

Dennis Seymour honored as CCBC’s 2015 Distinguished Alumnus

Congratulations to Dr. Dennis Seymour on being honored as this year’s recipient of the CCBC Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus award.

Seymour was a student at then-Catonsville Community College from 1963 to 1970, a time he refers to as “the seven-year plan.” And he considers that time very well spent.

“CCBC saved me from a very uncertain future,” he said. “I did not have the academic background or the financial means to go anywhere else.”

Seymour holds a master’s degree in Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University and a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Southwest University.

Currently a professor and the dean of CCBC’s School of Business, Criminal Justice and Law, Seymour began his CCBC career 38 years ago as an adjunct faculty, teaching criminal investigation, criminal law and constitutional law.

Prior to his tenure at CCBC, Seymour worked for 16 years as a trooper, instructor and organized crime investigator for the Maryland State Police. He serves on numerous advisory boards at CCBC and in the community, including Baltimore County Public Schools Homeland Security committee, the Native American Studies Advisory Board, and the Maryland Commission for Indian Affairs Advisory Board, among others. His favorite pastimes are spending time with his family and boating.

CCBC employees set giving recordFor eight out of the past eight years, CCBC faculty and staff have gone well above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to supporting the college’s annual Employee Giving Campaign. This year’s campaign goal, set at an ambitious $120,000, and was soundly exceeded.

Nearly 400 employees stepped up to the challenge and gave a total of $127,174 in support of CCBC scholarships and programs. Their ongoing generosity netted the campaign a $5,000 match grant from One Main Financial, a wonderful incentive facilitated by CCBC Board of Trustees member Sheldon Caplis.

CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis hosted a college-wide reception to thank employees for their staunch support of the annual fundraising effort.

“As we celebrate these successes, my impression is always the same,” said Kurtinitis. “Although the economy is improving, life still holds financial challenges for all of us. Nonetheless, the evident willingness of so many to share is a hallmark of an institution that cares – which CCBC certainly is.”

Donor support recognized as the heart of student successScholarship recipients express gratitude while connecting with donors

Winston Churchill’s quote, “We make a living by what we get and make a life by what we give,” reflects the sentiment shared during the 2015 CCBC Donor Appreciation Luncheon. Among the 250 attendees, 60 scholarship donors were able to meet and hear from students who benefitted from their generosity.

Janet Haley, a CCBC alumna, former employee and donor, provided remarks during the luncheon. Haley shared how she, her husband, Sal, and her brother, Richard Windsor, decided to start an endowed scholarship – the Haley/Windsor Family Alumni Scholarship.

Having come from a family where money was scarce, Haley said she knew the importance of scholarship funds that could mean the difference between a student completing an education or dropping out of school.

“Starting a scholarship had been on my mind for 10 years,” said Haley. “As soon as I told my husband and brother, who are also alumni, they were immediately on board.”

Haley said her family has strong ties with CCBC, with at least five family members completing studies at the CCBC Essex campus. She wanted to find a way to pay it forward by starting a scholarship that could help students with unexpected emergencies.

“When students experience a bump in the road, just a little bit of financial help can make a real difference. It can give you the ‘umph’ you need to say ‘Yes, I really can make it!’”

Haley’s brother, Richard, went from getting his degree at CCBC to doing post-doctoral studies at Johns Hopkins University. While attending the donor luncheon, he was moved by the comments he heard from the students.

“The stories I heard at the luncheon reinforced my feelings about why we needed to start this scholarship,” said Windsor. “I’m just so happy that we could do it together as a family.”

In 2014, the CCBC Foundation awarded more than $614,084 in scholarships, thanks to the generosity of donors.

CCBC receives grants that support health education programs, cultural events

School of Health Professions gains support for Learning Teams initiative

With support of a new $141,369 grant from the Maryland Higher Education Commission’s Nurse Support Program II (NSP II), the CCBC School of Health Professions plans to create and pilot test initiatives for creating Interprofessional Learning Teams. This marks the fifth MHEC NSP II grant CCBC has received.

The MHEC grant, “Advancing Nursing and Allied Health Education through Interprofessional Learning Teams,” will fund a one-year project to develop an implementation strategy for health care educators. An estimated 100 students, 25 faculty and 10 senior citizens are expected to participate.

Interprofessional Education (IPE) is based on the concept that health professionals with varied education and training working together on patient care will, in the words of the World Health Organization, “increase effective collaboration and improve health outcomes.”

While IPE is increasingly seen in large health care settings and is taught in many graduate and professional schools, it is not currently part of Nursing and Allied Health Professions curricula offered by two-year pre-licensure educational programs.

Mary Kay DeMarco, CCBC Essex Nursing program director, and Judith Blum, director of the Occupational Therapy Assistant program, will serve as co-principal investigators. To learn more about the program, contact Mary Kay Demarco at mdemarco@ccbcmd.edu or Judith Blum at jblum@ccbcmd.edu.

National Endowment for the Arts provides funding for Global Arts work

The National Endowment for the Arts recently awarded CCBC a $10,000 grant for the Global Education project. The funded project will give all of CCBC’s cultural entities a tremendous opportunity to bring more arts to more people in a globally combined series of events. Through its grant-making to thousands of nonprofits each year, NEA promotes opportunities for people in communities across America to experience the arts and exercise their creativity.

To ensure students become global citizens and are prepared academically and professionally, representatives of CCBC’s Creative Writing Forum, Visual Arts Lecture Series and Galleries, and the Performing Arts – including the World Arts Festival – are combining their efforts to present separate, but related opportunities for individuals to experience the arts locally.

This multidisciplinary approach will provide Baltimore area residents with high-quality experiences in the literary, visual and performing arts through a close-up process. All events will be free and open to the public.

See page 13 of this edition of EMERGE for a list of upcoming World Arts Festival events.

At CCBC’s annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon, generous contributors like (from left) Sal Haley, Janet Haley and Richard Windsor have the opportunity to meet students who have benefited from their scholarship and program support.

Dr. Kurtinitis (fourth from left) recognized the contributions of this year’s outstanding campaign donors (from left): Michael Carey, Fred Schanken, Ilene Smith, Jean Ashby (most generous contributor), Donna Mandl, Bradley Thompson and Dennis Seymour. Not pictured are Linda Gronberg-Quinn and Patricia (PJ) Jackson.

The Wong People Chinese Lion Dancers performed at CCBC Dundalk as part of a past World Arts Festival event.

Beverly Vinzant (right), the college’s 2014 Distinguished Alumna, congratulates Dr. Seymour on his honor.

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Mathematics and Science Hall is CCBC Catonsville centerpieceby Jacquie Lucy

More than two years in the making, the gleaming new Mathematics and Science Hall opened its doors on the CCBC Catonsville campus this fall. The $39.7 million facility, at nearly 100,000 square feet, incorporates the space that formerly housed the campus library and its adjoining parking lot.

This new facility, coupled with major renovations of the Mathematics and Science building on the Essex campus, allows CCBC faculty to have the space and equipment to meet the needs of an evolving curriculum that includes Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry,

Environmental Science, Geospatial Applications, Physics and much more.

“The building was purposely designed with spaces and amenities that encourage student social interaction and team collaboration,” said Jean Ashby, dean of the CCBC School of Mathematics and Science. “It features an atrium-style lobby, six large general classrooms – three with tiered seating – and a Math Center where students can complete assignments and get assistance on coursework from developmental math through calculus.”

The building also contains 12 laboratories, 44 offices and an enlarged planetarium.

“This will be the most energy efficient building on any of CCBC’s campuses,” said Sam Beeghley, CCBC project manager for the Mathematics and Science Hall. Featuring a vegetative roof, the building will qualify for LEED Silver certification, a mark of achievement in environmentally responsible building design, construction and maintenance.

And no small feat: the project was completed on schedule and on budget.

Magnificent MASH

CCBC’s planetarium is the star of the new state-of-the-art MASH. It offers a theatre with five-tiered seating for 72 guests, allowing the projection of supersized images on its domed ceiling. Associate Professor Dave Ludwikoski (pictured) presents monthly planetarium shows on topics about the solar system. Popular shows include The Sky – A Camper’s Canopy and the animated children’s favorite, Space Bunny.

The two-story atrium-style lobby sets the tone for what faculty, staff, students and visitors will experience throughout the Mathematics and Science Hall. The space provides an abundance of natural light and a welcoming space for students to work independently or in groups. On the other side of the glass wall is an area for outdoor seating.

In the new Organic Chemistry Lab, Rebecca Celik, assistant professor of Chemistry (left) and Erica DiCara, Physical Science coordinator on the Catonsville campus (right) work with CCBC student Taiba Jamil as she conducts a flame test on different types of metals. CCBC Chemistry faculty regularly hold “drop-in” sessions for students seeking help with lecture information or lab materials.

The MASH features three multi- tiered lecture halls like this one. Each hall seats 50 students and provides table-top outlets for computer or phone charging. The instructor has access to two projectors with two separate screens (only one is in use in this photo), and is able to project images from the computer or a document camera, providing close examination of objects in a larger setting.

School and community groups may schedule planetarium visits by calling 443-840-4560.

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Discover CCBC!Discover CCBC! features academic and career programs, how to become a CCBC student, where to find resources to pay for college and much more. If you are a high school senior, parent, college transfer student or adult returning to college, this session is perfect for you. An Early College Access information session features the Parallel Enrollment (PEP) and College 4 Free programs. High school students and parents can learn about the benefits of earning college credits and saving money while still in high school.

Thursday Tours Invest an hour and envision yourself as a CCBC college student as you tour the campus with a current student and learn why CCBC is your best college choice.

For either of these programs, visit www.ccbcmd.edu/infosessions/index.html for a complete list of events, dates, times and locations. Register online or call 443-840-1377.

Associate to Bachelor’s in Nursing (ATB) All ATB information sessions are held 5 –6:30 p.m.

CCBC Catonsville: Jan. 11 and April 11, 2016, SSRV 004

CCBC Essex: Jan. 12, 2016, ADMIN 331; April 12, 2016, SSRV 103

No pre-registration needed. For more information contact: Gwyn Degner (Catonsville) 443-840-4352 or Gwen Jones (Essex) 443-480-2100.

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College community loses longtime colleague and friend, Dean Carol Eustis

The CCBC college community lost a valued and esteemed colleague, teacher and friend with the May 9, 2015 passing of Carol D. Eustis, dean of the School of Health Professions. A 1967 graduate of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, she earned a Master of Education degree in 1973 from Towson State College, now Towson University.

Eustis began her 46-year career at CCBC in 1969 as an assistant professor of Health and Physical Education at then-Essex Community College. She was promoted to department chair and subsequently division chair.

In 1999, Eustis became the academic dean of Allied Health and Human Performance, and in 2003 the dean of Instruction of the School of Health Professions. Under her aegis, the School has been listed for many years in the Baltimore Business Journal ’s “Book of Lists” as the largest provider of

undergraduate Health Care Education in the state and is ranked 11th in the nation by Community College Week in the number of Nursing and Allied Health associate degrees awarded.

Not only was she an amazing administrator, Eustis was a visionary fundraiser. She staffed her school with grant professionals who helped secure the funds that state-of-the-art health care education requires. She garnered the college’s first $1 million grant from MedStar, which supplemented salaries to attract top health care faculty.

Eustis was also a trailblazer in community college women’s athletics at the local, state, regional and national levels. In her earlier years, she served as the director of Athletics at what is now the college’s CCBC Essex campus. She served as the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA) Region XX women’s director from 1985 to 1999 and was inducted into the NJCAA Region XX Hall of Fame.

A 14-time coach of the year, she coached CCBC Essex teams in field hockey and basketball to national NJCAA championships. Dean Eustis was also inducted into CCBC’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 for her many years of service to CCBC’s Athletics program. In a May 2015 ceremony, Eustis was posthumously honored with the rank of CCBC Emeritus Professor.The Health Careers and Technology Building under renovation at CCBC Essex will be renamed the Carol Diane Eustis Center for Health Professions upon its completion.

CCBC DENTAL HYGIENE COMMUNITY CLINICPreventive care services for individuals in the community at a reduced cost

August – December: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8–11:30 a.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.

January – May: Monday – Friday 8–11:30 a.m. and 1–4:30 p.m.

Appointments required. Contact Patrice Gernhardt at 443-840-3495.

CALENDAR of EVENTS NOVEMBER 2015The Gallery at CCBC Dundalk: TOUCHED WITH FIRE: A FAMILY TALE Continuing through Dec. 4 College Community Center, CCBC DundalkPresented in partnership with The New Day Campaign, a 2015 initiative using art to challenge stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction. info@newdaycampaign.orgFREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Community Book Connection: Jennifer Clement, author of PRAYERS FOR THE STOLEN Nov. 3, 11:10 a.m., CCBC Essex (Keynote lecture) Nov. 4, 10:10 a.m., CCBC Catonsville (Panel: The Ayotzinapa Student Crisis) Nov. 5, 11:10 a.m., CCBC Dundalk (Keynote lecture)FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

3rd Annual Boots to Suits SymposiumNov. 3, 2 p.m., John E. Ravekes Theatre, CCBC DundalkGuest speaker: Brigadier General Linda L. Singh, 29th adjutant general of Maryland National Guard. FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

CCBC Catonsville Academic Theatre: INTIMATE APPAREL by Lynn NottageNov. 5, 11:15 a.m.; Nov. 6-7, 8 p.m.; Nov. 8, 3 p.m.; Nov. 9, 10 a.m., CCBC Catonsville CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

Music Forum Series: MIRARI BRASS QUINTETNov. 6, 12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Dundalk Community Theatre: RUTHLESS!Nov. 6-7, 8 p.m., Nov. 1 and 8, 3 p.m., CCBC Dundalk CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

CCBC Foundation: Dundalk Bull Roast and Shrimp Feast Nov. 7, 7-11 p.m., U.A.W Hall Tickets - $40 Proceeds support the Marie Lloyd/Ed Lamon Scholarship 443-840-3675

CCBC Alumni Association: ALUMNI HOLIDAY RECEPTION Nov. 19, 6–8 p.m., CCBC Essex

CCBC, Baltimore Co. Chamber, Baltimore Co. Workforce Development: JOB FAIR Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., CCBC Dundalk Career Services 443-840-4060

Music Forum Series: POP STUDENT RECITALNov. 13, 12:20 p.m., CCBC EssexFREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

CCBC and New Day Campaign: INTERGENERATIONAL TRAUMA: WHAT IT IS, WHY IT IS, AND WHAT IS BEING DONE TO END ITNov. 13, 1-5 p.m., John E. Ravekes Theatre, College Community Center, CCBC Dundalk Presented in partnership with The New Day Campaign, a 2015 initiative using art to challenge stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness and addiction.info@newdaycampaign.orgFREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

CCBC Dance Company: FALL 2015 DANCE CONCERTNov. 19, 11:15 a.m.; Nov. 20-21, 8 p.m., CCBC CatonsvilleCCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

CCBC WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL This year, the World Arts Festival is generously supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. • TRIO PHOENIX

Nov. 18, 11:15 a.m., CCBC Catonsville FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

• TAI YIM LION DANCING Nov. 18, 2 p.m., CCBC Catonsville FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

• ALIF LAILA Nov. 19, 11:15 a.m., CCBC Dundalk FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

• TRIO PHOENIX Nov. 20, 12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

DECEMBER 2015CCBC Essex Academic Theatre: THE ZOO STORY /PULLMAN, WA.Dec. 2, 1:25 p.m.; Dec. 3, 11:10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Dec. 4-5, 8 p.m.: Dec. 7, 10:10 a.m. and Dec. 8, 12:45 p.m., CCBC EssexCCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

Music Forum Series: CCBC CHAMBER SINGERSDec. 4, 12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

CCBC Athletics: HALL OF FAMEDec. 4, 7 p.m., Martin’s EastTickets - $50Tickets and information 443-840-1859

Holiday Concert: CCBC CHAMBER SINGERSDec. 5, 7:30 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Children’s Playhouse of Maryland: MARY POPPINSDec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 1 p.m.; Dec. 6 and 20, 4:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, 7 p.m., CCBC EssexAll seats $10 CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

CCBC Casual Concerts: INSTRUMENTAL STUDENT RECITALDec. 7, 11:15 a.m., CCBC Catonsville FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Holiday Concert: JAZZ PLUS Dec. 7, 12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Holiday Concert: ELECTRIC GUITAR ENSEMBLEDec. 8, 7:30 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

CCBC Casual Concerts: VOCAL/CHORAL STUDENT RECITALDec. 9, 11:15 a.m., CCBC Catonsville FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Music Forum Series: CLASSICAL STUDENT RECITALDec. 11, 12:20 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

Dundalk Community Theatre: A TAFFETA CHRISTMASSpecial Holiday Show - not part of subscriptionDec. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, 3 p.m., CCBC Dundalk CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

Holiday Concert: AN EVENING OF BIG BAND JAZZDec. 17, 8 p.m., CCBC Essex FREE. No tickets or reservations needed.

FEBRUARY 2016Dundalk Community Theatre: THE 39 STEPSFeb. 26-27, Mar. 4-5, 8 p.m., Feb. 28, Mar. 6, 3 p.m., CCBC DundalkCCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

MARCH 2016

CCBC, Baltimore Co. Chamber, Baltimore Co. Workforce Development: JOB FAIR March 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., CCBC Essex Career Services 443-840-4060

APRIL 2016CCBC Foundation: ANNUAL GALAApril 16, 7 p.m., Martin’s West Michele Connelly 443-840-3270 or mconnelly2@ccbcmd.edu

CCBC, Baltimore Co. Chamber, Baltimore Co. Workforce Development: JOB FAIRApril 21, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., CCBC Catonsville Career Services 443-840-4060

Dundalk Community Theatre: LITTLE WOMENApril 29-30, 8 p.m., CCBC Dundalk CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

MAY 2016Dundalk Community Theatre: LITTLE WOMENMay 1 and 8, 3 p.m., May 6-7, 8 p.m., CCBC DundalkCCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

JUNE 2016CCBC 2016 COMMENCEMENTJune 4, (time TBA), CCBC Essex

Join CCBC Travel Studies on one-day or multi-day domestic and international trips. Here’s what’s coming up:

2015

Dec. 4 St. Alban’s House Tours, D.C.Dec. 5 New York City day tripDec. 6-8 Christmas in Cape May, N.J.Dec. 15 Radio City Christmas Spectacular, New York

For information or reservations, call the Campus Box Office at 443-840-2787.

Coming in 2016

May 17–20 Cleveland Rocks! March 4-13 Splendid Sicily, ItalyJune 7-19 Alaska Discovery Land and CruiseAugust Iceland: Reykjavik to the GlaciersSept./Oct. The Best of Eastern Canada

For pricing and full itinerary please contact Terry Walter at 443-840-1717 or twalter@ccbcmd.edu or visit www.ccbcmd.edu/travel.

Iceland

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This year’s Super Gala reveals more than just inner heroes

Quite the cast of characters donned the stage and graced the ballroom at Martin’s West during the CCBC Foundation Super Gala: Reveal Your Inner Hero. Batman, Super Girl, Wonder Woman, Hulk and even the Green Hornet and Kato were on hand to take the event beyond the ordinary.

CCBC President Sandra Kurtinitis channeled Greek goddess Athena as she officially announced the launch of the public phase of New Beginnings: The Campaign for CCBC, a $42 million public/private campaign which began in 2010 and is scheduled to conclude at the end of FY 2017.

Throughout the night, super-generous and fun-loving guests wheeled and dealed at the casinos for prizes and bid on silent auction items. A record-breaking $237,000 was raised at this year’s event, $7,000 more than last year. All proceeds from the Gala support the New Beginnings campaign.

Saturday, April 16, 2016 7–11:30 p.m.

Martins West, Woodlawn, MD

Proceeds benefit CCBC students, programs and general needs.

SAVE THE DATECCBC’S 9TH ANNUAL GALA

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1960sIrene T. Morin (Dumais) ’71 (General Studies) worked for Western Electric/Bell Atlantic in the Quality Assurance department for the majority of his 31-year career. After retirement from the Bell System in 1998, he worked for them as a consultant for 13 more years in the DSL (Digital Subscriber Loop) Engineering department until his final retirement in 2013. Dave and his wife, Mary Ann, both love gardening, traveling to distant places and RVing. The Trubeys live in Rosedale, Md.

1970sKenneth T. O’Neill ’73(Computer Science) received his BS at University of Maryland, He spent many years in research and development for global companies including RCA, GTE, Motorola and Ericsson. In 2002, he semi-retired, founded Electronic Equipment Exchange Inc., and is currently serving as the CEO of EEE Inc. Ken is the father of three children and lives with his bride of 32 years, Nadine, in Hillsborough, N.C.

Stephen Brady ’74 (Electronics Technology) began working at then-Westinghouse after graduation and has continued at Northrop Grumman as an

engineer. Steve and his wife, Maria ‘04, have been married for 36 years and have four children ages 17-31. The Bradys used the experience and knowledge gained at CCBC to earn master’s degrees in their fields of expertise. The Bradys live in Essex, Md.

Irene Cowan-Rosen ‘74 is a national park ranger at Fire Island National Seashore. She is the mother of one child, Samantha, who works at the Riverhead Marine Turtle Rescue Center. Irene is still very active in the community and is the volunteer coordinator for the park, but she plans to retire after the park service centennial celebration. Irene lives in Oceanside, N.J.

Dr. John B. Mroz ’74 (Information Management Technology) is Chief Technical Officer at MicroConvergent, a Cloud-based Managed Service Company where he has worked since its formation in 2007. He is the father of three children and says he has a “love/hate relationship” with golf, enjoys boating, reading and “Pickle Ball.” Dr. Mroz lives with his wife, Kathleen, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Jack E. Hurley ‘76 (Liberal Arts) retired as Army Chief Warrant Officer and later retired from the North Carolina Community College System where

he worked as Industry Training Coordinator. Jack and Myrt Hurley have been married for 41 years and are the parents of Matthew and Steve, who both work in law enforcement, and proud grandparents of three. Jack holds a Master Certification in scuba diving. The Hurleys live in Fayetteville, N.C.

1980sJoseph Bateman ’83 (Business) has been sales manager at Lord Baltimore Uniform for 29 years. Joe and his wife have two children. He credits CCBC (Essex) public speaking classes and then-dean of Students Don Slowinski for starting him on his career journey. Joe enjoys spending time with family, woodworking, furniture making, home improvement projects, and golf. The Batemans reside in Phoenix, Md.

James Potter ’86 has worked as a Community Planner for the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development for nine years. In 2014 he earned his third graduate degree, a master’s in Business Administration. He was selected as a President’s Management Council Fellow in March 2015 and is currently the Interagency Coordinator for the Bakken Federal Executives Group for the Bureau of Land Management. James and his wife, Sharon ‘05 (Nursing), live in Baltimore, Md.

Jesse A. Bailey ’87 (General Studies) worked at Bethlehem Steel Corp. in the shipyard for 20 years after serving in the Air Force, then he worked

for another 20 years at the Social Security Administration before retiring in 2013. Jesse loves spending time with his three grandsons (ages 3, 8 and 13) who keep him busy enjoying his retirement. He lives in New Freedom, Pa.

Kimberley A. Carhart ’87 (Business) is the operations director at University of Maryland Baltimore. She is the mother of three children and is married to Kevin. The Carharts lives in Westminster, Md.

1990sTodd A. Selby ’90 (Management) works for Interstate Power Systems. Todd lives in Park City, Mont.

Marie G. Gellert ’93 (General Studies) retired in 2010 after working for the federal government/FBI for 22 years. She has two nieces who are currently students at CCBC. Marie lives close to CCBC Dundalk where she participates in water aerobics. She also is an avid reader of mystery novels and likes to garden.

Anthony B. Mungin ‘93 (Education) is the principal of Warwick High School in Newport News, Va. Anthony lives in Williamsburg, Va.

Edith Burns ’94 (Retail Floristry) retired from the Johns Hopkins Baltimore Medical Center in 2015. Edith enjoys music, gardening and community service. She and her spouse, David, live in Chase, Md.

Michael J. Guerra ‘94 (General Studies) is employed at the Emergency Health Services Federation in New Cumberland, Pa. where he works as a state inspector for medical emergency vehicles such as ambulances, rescue vehicles and helicopters. Michael holds several national certifications in Fire, EMS and Hazmat. He’s been married since 1983 to his wife, Kimberley, and has a daughter, Lisa, who recently received her Doctor of Audiology from Towson University.

Brett Phennicle ’94 (General Studies) worked as Motorola senior communications specialist from 2000 to 2015, and recently changed positions to work

for pdvWIRELESS as the market area manager for Maryland, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Brett lives in South Central Pennsylvania with his wife, five children and two dogs.

Martha E. Hite ‘96 (General Studies) worked for the state of Maryland for more than 32 years then retired. Two years ago she began working as a secretary to the administrator for the Office of Engineering and Construction for Baltimore County Public Schools. Martha lives in Bel Air, Md. with husband, Mark, a Siamese cat named Tasha, and a Chihuahua named Holly.

2000sPenney Simmons ’00(Liberal Arts) is a Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) with 29 years of advanced administrative experience. For

more than 14 years she has worked at W. R. Grace & Co.’s corporate headquarters. Penney is also a published author and owner of her own online administrative consulting business, Professional Office Plus LLC, which she founded in 2011. In her spare time, she enjoys spoiling her rescued dog, Lucy, traveling, crocheting, and making her own jewelry.

Raquel Chullin Baker ’01 (Business Management) is associate manager of Compliance for Under Armour. She is the mother of a daughter and married to Rick. The Bakers, including the family golden retriever, live in Parkville, Md.

April D. Doherty ’03 (Paralegal Studies) works as a paralegal at the State’s Attorney’s Office of Baltimore County and is also the lead investigator in the

Animal Abuse Unit. April has been instrumental in creation of the Unit and assists with the “Show Your Soft Side” campaign. She is active in promoting awareness of the link between crimes against animals and crimes against people. Her hobbies include competitive heavy lifting and being a personal trainer and kettlebell instructor.

Patrick Lager ’03is a loan officer/branch manager at Whitaker Bank. He married to Kimberly and is the father of two sons (Ezekiel and Isaiah) and one daughter (Alysse). Patrick is also a minister who preaches in central Kentucky.

Diane Cassell ’06(General Studies) works for Baltimore County Public Library, Rosedale branch. Even though Diane has a learning disability she has continued her education and is working toward her master’s in Library Science. She enjoys sewing, writing, reading and drawing. Diane lives in Nottingham, Md.

Sheri D. Mazurkevich ’08 and ’12 is an office manager for Four State Insulation Inc. Sheri lives in Rosedale, Md.

Lamont K. Cook ’08(Business Administration, Human Resources) is senior manager of Operations, Business Process Management for Connections,

Education, and the Personnel Clerical for BJ’s Wholesale Club (Columbia, Md.). Lamont lives in Randallstown, Md. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, friends, and actively participating in BSSC sports league.

Class NotesCLASS NOTES

Get your FREE lifetime alumni membershipCCBC is pleased to announce that membership into the CCBC Alumni Association is now FREE. All CCBC graduates (degree or certificate holders) and individuals who attained 30 credits or more while attending one of the college’s three main campuses (Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex) are eligible to receive a lifetime membership into the association.

For membership information, visit www.ccbcmd.edu and search “alumni.”

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Are you getting married? Starting a family? Got a new job or promotion? Looking for an old classmate? Let us know what’s going on in your life. It’s simple—just contact the CCBC Alumni Office at alumni@ccbcmd.edu or 443.840.3163. You can also visit our website at www.ccbcmd.edu/support-ccbc/alumni-and-friends.aspx for more information.

Alumni Association elects new officersWelcome and congratulations to the new slate of officers for the CCBC Alumni Association:

Penny Jester-Sorrick ’83 - President

Erica Waskey ’08 - Vice President

Theresa Cancila ‘10 - Treasurer

Tess Bailey ‘12 - Historian

It’s always a good time at the annual Alumni Fun FestCCBC Alumni again welcomed spring with style by gathering on campus for the first picnic of the season. Held each year on the first Saturday in May, the CCBC Alumni Fun Fest celebrates CCBC’s newest graduates and gives alumni of all ages the chance to reconnect with classmates, former teachers and old friends. This year’s event, held May 1 at CCBC Essex, was attended by more than 300 alumni and their families and friends.

Plans are already in the works for next year’s celebration, set for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at CCBC Essex. Come ready to enjoy traditional picnic fare, along with annual favorites like volleyball, dancing, face painting and lots more.

The Fun Fest is just one of the many benefits of your free CCBC Alumni Association membership. Not a member yet? You can fix that in a jiffy by sending an email to alumni@ccbcmd.edu or calling 1.877.ALUMNUS (1.877.258.6687).

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Kurtinitis named to AACC Board of Directors

Sandra L. Kurtinitis, CCBC president, has been elected to the 32-member national Board of American Association of Community Colleges for 2015-2016.“I have been a member

of AACC since my early days as an English professor at Prince George’s Community College. Now in my 48th year of service as a community college professional, I am proud to have been chosen to lend my voice to celebrate and to guide the important work that we do in our community college sector,” noted Kurtinitis. Founded in 1920, AACC is the leading proponent and the national “voice for community colleges” representing nearly 1,200 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions. Community colleges are the largest and fastest-growing sector of U.S. higher education, enrolling close to half (45 percent) of all U.S. undergraduates.

CCBC and Coppin State University ink articulation agreement

Students who transfer from CCBC to Coppin State University can now transfer up to 70 credit hours to fulfill their baccalaureate completion requirements in Health Informatics and the Information Technology/Health Information Management programs. This agreement allows for the waiving of the CSU application fee. Students who have earned the Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information and Information Technology will also be eligible for financial assistance from CSU to complete their bachelor’s degrees. For more information, contact Susan Moylan, director of the IT Training program, at smoylan@ccbcmd.edu.

CCBC Labor Studies sponsors Maryland History Day prizes

CCBC’s Labor Studies program was the proud sponsor of two prizes awarded to area students at the recent Maryland History Day competition. Arundel High School

(Gambrills, Md.) students Alexandra Galuska, Susannah Greenslit and Katherine Hatzfeld won the senior division prize in the Labor History category for their website on “Rosie the Riveter.” NaKhyla Ligonde, a student at Benjamin Stoddert Middle School (Marlow Heights, Md.), took the junior division prize in Labor History for her paper titled “Women’s Work: The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act: Leadership and Legacy and the Fight for Equal Pay.” Maryland History Day is sponsored by the Maryland Humanities Council.

Associate to Bachelor’s (ATB) in Nursing Degree Option expands to four universities

Applicants seeking admission to the associate degree program in Nursing now have the option of dual enrollment leading to the bachelor’s degree in Nursing from one of four Maryland universities: Frostburg, Notre Dame of Maryland, Stevenson and Towson. Students applying to CCBC’s Nursing program must also apply to the ATB partner university of their choice. The four universities offer students different options for completing the bachelor’s degree: online only, classroom only, or a hybrid of both. The ATB in Nursing option allows associate degree students to complete their bachelor’s degrees in less time – and pay less tuition – when compared to a traditional RN-BSN program. For more information, visit www.ccbcmd.edu.

There’s a class for that!

Digital Media Production (credit), Design, Fabrication and Advanced Manufacturing (credit), Casino Dealer and Hospitality (Continuing Education), Mobile APPS Developers certificate option (credit), and Associate to Bachelor’s (ATB) in Nursing option (credit) are just a few of the many new or revamped courses, programs and options offered at CCBC. Learn more about these and others at www.ccbcmd.edu.

Coca-Cola Foundation/Keep America Beautiful grant funds CCBC recycling project

Next time you visit a CCBC campus, check out the new permanent recycling bins! These new blue bins are expected to make CCBC recycling easier and more convenient. According to Keep America Beautiful spokesperson Brenda Pulley, “Research has shown that convenience is a key factor in getting people to recycle.” CCBC was one of only 89 organizations and the only one in Maryland receiving this year’s grant.

McLaughlin honored for distinguished service

Jack McLaughlin, dean of Instruction for the School of Applied and Information Technology, received the 2015 Distinguished Service Award – Postsecondary presented

by the Maryland Department of Education Maryland Division of Career and College Readiness. The award was presented at the organization’s 2015 Career and Technology Education Awards of Excellence ceremony held in May. “For the past 23 years, Jack has been actively involved in improving CTE programs at the community college level, and helping to shape CTE across the state,” noted the MSDE program for the evening.

MHEC approves Mobile Applications Developers Certificate option

CCBC has gained approval from the Maryland Higher Education Commission to offer a stand-alone Mobile Applications Developers Certificate. The new 16-credit certificate program comprises four, four-credit courses: Introduction to Mobile Applications, iOS Application Development, Android Application Development and Introduction to Secure Mobile Application Development. CCBC Assistant Professor Darlene Cross developed this APP option and has expanded interest in the program through an annual regional competition of high school students and community college students.

COLLEGE NEWS COLLEGE NEWS

Community colleges are attractive choice for high school graduates Editor’s note: We’re pleased to share with you this Baltimore Sun commentary on the wisdom of choosing a community college as the place to begin – or continue – your academic journey or career training. As tens of thousands of CCBC alumni can attest, it’s a smart start, whatever your educational or professional goal.In some respects, high school seniors graduating this year have it lucky. That’s not to say the economy is booming, student debt load is dropping and everyone gets a pet unicorn. It does mean, however, that post-high-school education options are growing and offering alternatives as never before to the standard four-years-at-college paradigm.And the most important of these alternatives is community college. More and more, Howard Community College, the Community College of Baltimore County, Prince George’s Community College and other such institutions in Maryland are no longer the backup plan or the “13th grade.” They are a smart alternative, and not just because the tuition and other costs are roughly half of those at a four-year college.The stigma of community college as an educational default position is rapidly

dissipating as distinguished educators turn up in classrooms. Why would they do that? For one thing, the love of teaching. Classroom size at a community college is usually smaller, affording more interaction with students. Also, professors have little or no pressure on them to publish or do research as an adjunct to teaching.Furthermore, students enrolled in community colleges often find themselves among more serious and older students who have a greater stake in their education than some teenagers in four-year schools for whom scholarly pursuit is just one choice on the college lifestyle menu.Armed with an associate degree from a community college, students often find they have a ticket to ride. Maryland guarantees admission to state colleges, including the flagship University of Maryland College Park, for those who have successfully completed a two-year community college program. It hardly matters where you started if you end up with a Terp or Tiger or Retriever diploma.For those who have little interest in academic life, community colleges offer vocational and technical training. Interested in the

entrepreneurial possibilities in 3-D printing? Community college has you covered. And there are more such options all the time.In short, community college offers more bang for the buck. People are coming to realize that it’s not a shortcut or a knockoff, but a sensible route to a valuable skill set or a four-year diploma. Maybe it deserves prominence on a resume. A potential employer might say, “That’s a smart kid.”

Publication date: June 10, 2015. Republished with permission from The Baltimore Sun. All rights reserved.

Original CCBC docudrama, ‘The Consumables,’ performed at Artscape

Students from CCBC Essex Academic Theater put on an encore performance of “The Consumables” in July 2015 at the Theatre Project as part of Baltimore’s Artscape, billed as “America’s largest free arts festival.” The play, based on interviews of Baltimore residents that were conducted by the students, was crafted into its final form by Julie Lewis, associate professor of Theatre (director), Melinda Blomquist, assistant professor of Dance (choreographer), and local pianist and composer Anthony Bianco (music director).Since its premiere at CCBC Essex in March 2014, the cast has performed “The Consumables” at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Fringe in Cleveland, Ohio (where it won “Best Ensemble”) and again in Baltimore at Gallery 788.

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