Middlesex Community College Publishes Update For December 2021

Clinton CT

17 December, 2021

4:51 AM

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Press release from Middlesex Community College: December 16, 2021 Season of Gratitude As the fall semester and the year 2021 come to a close, Middlesex Community College and the MxCC Foundation send heartfelt thanks to you for your continued generous support of our college and especially our students during another challenging year. From scholarships to mini-grants to the Magic Food Bus pantry, and the Red Moon event and raffle, and more — THANK YOU!Still from raffle drawing live video Congratulations, Red Moon Raffle Winners As a way to raise nearly $40,000 since the October Red Moon Fest, the MxCC Foundation conducted a raffle for a chance to win three valuable prizes. The winners were chosen via FacebookLive event on December 16: Augusta Gonzalez • $5,000 cashDavis DeBrady • 43" Vizio Smart TV & Samsung soundbarRick Morin • Solo Stove Bonfire portable smokeless fire pitAnd thank you for supporting the MxCC Foundation!Jeff Myjak and Trent Wright Alum Shows Can-Do Spirit Enrolling at MxCC can provide opportunities to explore different academic programs while earning valuable credits toward a degree, even for those who change their major or transfer to a four-year school later in their career. This describes 1979 MxCC alum Jeff Myjak's educational journey. Readers may already know him as the one to contact for donating unredeemed cans. Jeff returns them and give the proceeds to area charities. Last month, he donated $1,000 to the Magic Food Bus pantry. Read his full story. New Scholarship Honors Memory of Former Student The MxCC Foundation established a scholarship to recognize student Miguel Jurado who passed away in a car accident last month. Business professor Sue Lugli said, "He was a very devoted VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) volunteer, helping with free tax preparation for many years. He also interned for Brown & Brown Insurance and that led him to a career with them as an accountant manager. He achieved many of his goals that he set forth when he came to MxCC." Click here to donate (add a note to indicate it is for Miguel's scholarship) Thanksgiving Project Donations In November, students from the human services program and college staff contributed 100 boxes of stuffing to Middletown's annual Thanksgiving Project. MxCC volunteers also signed up to sort and load boxes of Thanksgiving meals and distribute them to area families in need. Click here to check out our Ugly Holiday Sweater winners! Students Celebrate at Holiday Events On December 1, MxCC students took in holiday cheer with hot chocolate, holiday sandwiches and cookies, while making stuffed bears, holiday tattoos, and more at Winterfest held in Founders Hall. On December 3, the Student Activities Office sponsored a Winter Dance at the Elks Club ballroom, where students, faculty, and staff enjoyed a buffet, danced, and had holiday fun with games and a photo booth. Thank You for Your Service to MxCC The college community acknowledges several employees who have announced retirements* or are leaving MxCC this month. We send our appreciation and best wishes to: Lillian Baruffi • administrative assistant, Office of Administration*Aquia Brown-Welch • Guided Pathways advisorValerie Cooper • associate director of finance*Lisa Gangone • EA library assistantChris Gargamelli, DVM • associate professor & program coordinator, veterinary technologyHelen Shramek (and son Steve) • Mom's Kitchen, cafeteria*Annie Woldman • VISTA fellowClasses start soon! Save the Dates Register Now • Spring 2022 Classes begin January 21 December 27 to January 16 Winter Intersession Use your break to get ahead! January 15 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MxCC Enroll in a Day January 24 • 12:30 p.m. Courageous Conversations Library Periodical Room or Webex (postponed from Nov.) This press release was produced by Middlesex Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.