Tag: Middlesex County College
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Officials throughout Middlesex County address coronavirus
Officials in Middlesex County are addressing concerns about the spread of coronavirus to the U.S. The South Brunswick Office of Emergency Management (OEM) held a briefing on preparation and response to the coronavirus on March 2. More than two dozen stakeholders representing schools, EMS, fire, health, elected officials and township department heads…
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Food grown at Middlesex County College is making its way to the table
EDISON – Vegetables and fruit cultivated in a hydroponics lab on the Middlesex County College (MCC) campus is making its way to the table, from department luncheons to the campus cafeteria. The Department of Natural Sciences and the Department of Hospitality, Culinary Arts and Dietetics (HCD) have teamed up to serve food grown on campus…
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Middlesex County College holds dental clinic during Give Kids a Smile Day
The Middlesex County College (MCC) dental clinic was the home of smiling children in February as children from all over the area visited for free dental care during Give Kids a Smile Day on Feb. 7, a program to ensure that children have access to quality dental care. Six local dentists, 27 dental students, 14…
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Middlesex County College appoints vice president of Academic Affairs
Linda Scherr has been named vice president for Academic Affairs at Middlesex County College (MCC) after a national search. Scherr was hired as dean of Arts and Sciences at MCC in 2016 and served as acting vice president for Academic Affairs since October. “Linda comes to the role of chief academic officer with experience as…
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Northfield Bank Foundation donates to Middlesex County College for student scholarships
The Northfield Bank Foundation recently presented a check to the Middlesex County College (MCC) Foundation for $5,000 to support five $1,000 scholarships for deserving MCC students.
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Middlesex County College earns Military Friendly School designation for eighth year
Middlesex County College (MCC) has earned the 2020-21 Military Friendly School label for the eighth year. Institutions earning the Military Friendly School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey, according to information provided by the college. More than 1,000 schools participated in the 2020-21 survey, with 695 earning the…
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East Brunswick author lauches ‘EXTRAordinary’ podcast
EAST BRUNSWICK – Highlighting the triumphs and tribulations of eight different professionals, author Shirley Wachtel has launched the new “EXTRAordinary People” podcast. Wachtel, who is a Middlesex County College (MCC) English professor, said her new podcast features her interviewing inspirational people who have exhibited fortitude, creativity, and/or who have conquered obstacles. “The reason why I…
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Middlesex County College freshman guard named Division 3 women’s basketball player of the week
Kiarah Turner of Edison has been named Division 3 women’s basketball player of the week for the NJCAA & Garden State Athletic Conference. The freshman guard continues her impressive season by earning her 2nd GSAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week award. Turner led the Middlesex to an undefeated week with victories over Camden County…
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Middlesex County College’s Pink Night scores big win for cancer awareness
“Pink Night,” a program in which the Middlesex County College (MCC) and Ocean County College basketball teams support cancer awareness each year, was held at MCC in Edison on Jan. 23. The teams from both schools wore special warm-up t-shirts and members of the MCC volleyball and softball teams organized a bake sale and…
