Monthly Events


March 23

Thursday

2023-03-23, 17:30:00 2023-03-23, 20:00:00 America/New_York Overcoming Adversity, Thriving after Wrongful Conviction: The Stories of Jeffrey Deskovic and Felipe Rodriquez According to the National Registry of Exonerations, 3,388 individuals have been exonerated in the United States since 1989, representing 28,770 years lost. Join us to hear the stories of exonerees Jeffrey Deskovic and Felipe Rodriquez and to learn more about the causes of wrongful conviction, reform and ways that the community can become involved. Arts, Sciences and Technology Center SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Katy Kleis kkleis@manchestercc.edu

Overcoming Adversity, Thriving after Wrongful Conviction: The Stories of Jeffrey Deskovic and Felipe RodriquezThursday March 23, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm


According to the National Registry of Exonerations, 3,388 individuals have been exonerated in the United States since 1989, representing 28,770 years lost. Join us to hear the stories of exonerees Jeffrey Deskovic and Felipe Rodriquez and to learn more about the causes of wrongful conviction, reform and ways that the community can become involved.
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Katy Kleis kkleis@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2795

March 24

Friday

2023-03-24, 13:00:00 2023-03-24, 14:00:00 America/New_York OTA Student Wellness Group Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork students are hosting Wellness Groups open to all MCC students.
In collaboration with the Wellness Center, the OTA students designed group workshops (stress management, self-care, setting boundaries, time management, etc.) tailored to empowering students with tactics and resources to improve their mental health and performance in both personal and school lives.

"Your mental health doesn't stop for your college classes!"
Arts, Sciences and Technology Center T204, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Yasmin Lynch ylynch@manchestercc.edu

OTA Student Wellness GroupFriday March 24, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm


Occupational Therapy Assistant Fieldwork students are hosting Wellness Groups open to all MCC students.
In collaboration with the Wellness Center, the OTA students designed group workshops (stress management, self-care, setting boundaries, time management, etc.) tailored to empowering students with tactics and resources to improve their mental health and performance in both personal and school lives.

"Your mental health doesn't stop for your college classes!"

Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center T204
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/academic-affairs/divisions/science-technology-engineering-mathematics/health-careers/occupational-therapy-assistant/

Yasmin Lynch ylynch@manchestercc.edu 860-993-2799

March 28

Tuesday

2023-03-28, 10:00:00 2023-03-28, 13:00:00 America/New_York University of Saint Joseph Transfer Admissions Visit Interested in learning more about University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and how it may fit into your transfer plans?! Feel free to stop by and speak with a USJ admissions representative to learn more about their programs, next steps, and how they may fit into your long term academic and career plans!

If you are not able to make it, we encourage you to find out more information at https://www.usj.edu/admissions/transfer-students/
Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Rotunda, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Masio Williams mwilliams1@manchestercc.edu

University of Saint Joseph Transfer Admissions VisitTuesday March 28, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Interested in learning more about University of Saint Joseph (USJ) and how it may fit into your transfer plans?! Feel free to stop by and speak with a USJ admissions representative to learn more about their programs, next steps, and how they may fit into your long term academic and career plans!

If you are not able to make it, we encourage you to find out more information at https://www.usj.edu/admissions/transfer-students/

Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center Rotunda
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/guided-pathways-advising/transfer-planning/transfer-advising-and-events/

Masio Williams mwilliams1@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3328

March 28

Tuesday

2023-03-28, 11:00:00 2023-03-28, 12:00:00 America/New_York Visiting Artist - Elizabeth Alexander -- Lecture Elizabeth Alexander is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in sculptures and installations made from deconstructed domestic materials. Through labored processes separating decorative print from found objects she unearths elements of human behavior and hidden emotional lives that exist within the walls of our homes. She holds degrees in sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy, MFA, and Massachusetts College of Art, BFA. Arts, Sciences and Technology Center SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Timothy Andrew Kussow tkussow@manchestercc.edu

Visiting Artist - Elizabeth Alexander -- LectureTuesday March 28, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm


Elizabeth Alexander is an interdisciplinary artist specializing in sculptures and installations made from deconstructed domestic materials. Through labored processes separating decorative print from found objects she unearths elements of human behavior and hidden emotional lives that exist within the walls of our homes. She holds degrees in sculpture from the Cranbrook Academy, MFA, and Massachusetts College of Art, BFA.
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Timothy Andrew Kussow tkussow@manchestercc.edu 860-512-2679

March 29

Wednesday

2023-03-29, 10:00:00 2023-03-29, 13:00:00 America/New_York UConn Transfer Admission Visit Interested in learning more about UConn and how it may fit into your transfer plans?! Feel free to stop by and speak with a UConn admissions representative to learn more about UConn programs, next steps, and how they may fit into your long term academic and career plans!

If you are not able to make it, we encourage you to find out more information at https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply/transfer/
Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Masio Williams mwilliams1@manchestercc.edu

UConn Transfer Admission VisitWednesday March 29, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm


Interested in learning more about UConn and how it may fit into your transfer plans?! Feel free to stop by and speak with a UConn admissions representative to learn more about UConn programs, next steps, and how they may fit into your long term academic and career plans!

If you are not able to make it, we encourage you to find out more information at https://admissions.uconn.edu/apply/transfer/

Location: Student Services Center Area to the right of the cafeteria
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/guided-pathways-advising/transfer-planning/transfer-advising-and-events/

Masio Williams mwilliams1@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3328

March 29

Wednesday

2023-03-29, 11:00:00 2023-03-29, 12:30:00 America/New_York STARS Program - Coffee Hour and Information Session STARS Coffee Hours are held every Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. Come to learn about STARS, meet other students in our program, ask questions, and have a hot drink.

Student Training and Academic Retention (STARS) is a federally-funded program that aims to provide services that will increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates from Manchester Community College for non-traditional students. Check our website for eligibility requirements please.
Arts, Sciences and Technology Center T204, Great Path, Manchester CT 06040 Theresa Legein tlegein@manchestercc.edu

STARS Program - Coffee Hour and Information SessionWednesday March 29, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm


STARS Coffee Hours are held every Wednesday during the fall and spring semesters. Come to learn about STARS, meet other students in our program, ask questions, and have a hot drink.

Student Training and Academic Retention (STARS) is a federally-funded program that aims to provide services that will increase retention, graduation, and transfer rates from Manchester Community College for non-traditional students. Check our website for eligibility requirements please.
Sponsored by STARS - TRIO Student Support Services.
Location: Arts, Sciences and Technology Center T204
Great Path, Manchester CT 06040

Fee: Free

Website Address: https://www.manchestercc.edu/offices/student-affairs/academic-support-programs/stars/

Theresa Legein tlegein@manchestercc.edu 860-512-3304