Event Listings

Special Announcements and Multiple-day Events

April 2 through April 6 – Empty Place at the Table − Upper Commons Area – A display that commemorates the lives lost in Massachusetts over the past year as a result of domestic violence. The display was created by Battered Women’s Resources, Inc., and consists of a formal dining room table set up with 2 plates for each victim, one with a name and the other with a brief description of the murder. This event is in recognition of “Enough is Enough Week.” Sponsored by the Student Life Office.

Student Government Association nomination papers to run for a seat on the SGA are now available in the Student Life Office, room 151, or on-line. Just log on to iconnect (https://iconnect.mwcc.edu) and download nomination papers. SGA completed nomination papers must be turned in to the Student Life Office by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.

Spring 2012 Leadership for Life program-a series of seven short presentations on topics that will help you feel more comfortable and be successful at Mount Wachusett Community College. From the first one in February to the last one in April, leadership for life will help you. Remaining Workshops are being held: April 10 and 17. With the exception of yoga in the Fitness Center on April 17, workshops are held from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Murphy Conference Room. Feel free to drop in at a workshop or contact the student life office at studentlife@mwcc.mass, 978-630-9133 or stop by room 151 for more information.

Student photo IDs will be taken in room 149 on the Gardner Campus by appointment only. Please call 978-630-9148 between 9 am and 1 pm or 978-630-9133 after 1 pm to set up an appointment or stop by the student life, room 150 or 151. See bottom of page for more information.

Daily Events :

Tues., April 3

Film, BULLIED, 12:30 pm, Room W11 — Bullied is a documentary film that chronicles one student’s ordeal at the hands of anti-gay bullies and offers an inspiring message of hope to those fighting harassment today. It can become a cornerstone of anti-bullying efforts in middle and high schools. This event is in recognition of “Enough is Enough Week.” Sponsored by the Student Life Office.

Wed., April 4

Bullying and Cyber Bullying Prevention, 12:30pm, North Cafe – Meghan K. McCoy, M.Ed. is the Program Coordinator for MARC, the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center at Bridgewater State University. Ms. McCoy also teaches at Bridgewater State University. She received her BA in Psychology from Long Island University and her M.Ed. in School Counseling 5-12 from Bridgewater State University. In working with the MARC program, she has done extensive work in K-12 schools across Massachusetts and provides training, research and consultation about bullying and cyberbullying prevention, recognition, and intervention for students, faculty, administration, and parents. Ms. McCoy has presented her work and the work of the MARC program at many state, regional, and national conferences and is heavily involved in research about bullying and cyberbullying prevention and intervention. Ms. McCoy has also published work in the International Journal of Contemporary Sociology. This event is in recognition of “Enough is Enough Week.” Sponsored by the Student Life Office.

Completed Student Government Association Nomination Papers are due in by the end of today to the Student Life Office, Room 151.

Intramural Activity—1:00-1:45 pm, MWCC Fitness and Wellness Center. You must have athletic sneakers to participate. For more information contact Paula in Room 149.

Mon., April 9

Student Government Association Meeting, 12:30 pm in the Murphy Conference Room. Join us if you wish to find out more about getting involved or to see your SGA in action.

Wed., April 11

Student Government Association Elections. Elections take place on-line on April 11 & 12. Polling Time: Voting on-line OPENS at 8 am on Wed., April 11, 2012 & voting on-line CLOSES at 2 pm on Thurs., April 12, 2012. To vote: log on to iconnect (https://iconnect.mwcc.edu)

Intramural Activity—1:00-1:45 pm, MWCC Fitness and Wellness Center. You must have athletic sneakers to participate. For more information contact Paula in Room 149.

Thurs., April 12

Film, The Way We Get By, 12:30 pm, North Cafe – This film takes a look behind the hearty smiles, handshakes, heartfelt thanks and free cookies and cell phones the greeters bring to the airport, and discovers a world in which the seniors are engaged in their own struggles with aging, disease, loneliness, memories of war and personal loss. Sponsored by the Student Life Office.

Tues, April 17 & Wed., April 18

Ping Pong Tournament – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Lion’s Den Student Center. Pre-registration required; sign up in Room 150 or 151. Must be available to compete on both April 17 and April 18. Sponsored by the Student Life Office.

Thurs., April 19

MWCC Earth Day Celebration — Come Celebrate EARTH DAY – Enjoy the music of ‘Jeff & Mike Acoustic’as you check out the other Earth Day activities. Activities to include free “do it yourself grow kits”, Green Society club light bulb, stainless bottle and plant sale, displays, vendors, and more. Activities to take place 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm in the south cafeteria. Sponsored by Student Life Office, CATS, and the Green Society.

Tues., April 24

Kick Boxing Demo/Workshop, 12:30 pm, Commons Area – Come join in on the fun…you must wear SNEAKERSand comfortable GYM TYPE CLOTHING.

Wed., April 25

Intramural Activity—1:00-1:45 pm, MWCC Fitness and Wellness Center. You must have athletic sneakers to participate. For more information contact Paula in Room 149.

Student Government Association Meeting, 12:30 pm, Room W11. Join us if you wish to find out more about getting involved or to see your SGA in action.

Events are held on the Gardner Campus unless otherwise noted.

Check out the on-line MWCC calendar at http://iconnect.mwcc.edu for more college events.

Student Photo ID Information

Photo IDs for new, transfer, and returning students are now being taken on the Gardner Campus by appointments only. Please call 978-630-9148 between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm or 978-630-9133 after 1:00 pm to set up an appointment or stop by student life, room 150 or 151.

ID Cost: $5 – please bring a photo id for identification (i.e. a driver’s license)

You should carry your student ID with you at all times as you will be requested to present it when accessing services on campus that require identification. A student ID will be required of all students seeking to access the Fitness & Wellness Center (with required membership) and for some programming events sponsored by the CATS (Campus Activities Team for Students). The student photo ID also is your MWCC library card. It has a library barcode which is used for checking out books and accessing MWCC databases from off campus.

Returning Students — beginning January 18 you can come and have your current Photo ID validated for the Spring 2012 semester at no charge.

Locations to have your ID updated/validated:

Student Services: Mon.—Thurs. from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and on Fri. from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Library: Mon.—Thurs. from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm and on Fri. from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
Leominster Campus: Main Office
Devens Campus: Main Office
Burbank Campus: Dental Hygiene Program Office