Monthly Newsletter
March 2024
NEW SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATES THE LIFE OF SARAH JONES
David and Lynnette Jones, along with a loyal group of family and friends, recently established a scholarship to honor the memory of their daughter, Sarah (pictured right). The Sarah Jones Memorial Endowed Scholarship will support Monroe Community College students who demonstrate academic achievement, volunteer in their community, and embrace Sarah’s enthusiasm for lifelong learning and living every day to the fullest.
Sarah left those she loved way too soon. She is lovingly described by her family as witty, charming, and larger than life. Intelligent, generous, a consummate professional. Champion of the underdog, student of improv, and lover of animals, especially manatees. A caring daughter, sister, and colleague. This scholarship honors her legacy by supporting students who embody Sarah’s spirit, share her thirst for knowledge, and who need an extra boost toward crossing the finish line to their MCC degree.
We are grateful to the Jones family for their generous gift to the Monroe Community College Foundation in Sarah’s memory.
DO YOU KNOW OUTSTANDING MCC ALUMNI?
Each year the Alumni Hall of Fame Committee of the Monroe Community College Foundation considers nominees for the Monroe Community College Alumni Hall of Fame and selects up to four new inductees. Created in 1992, this hall of fame recognizes those alumni who have achieved outstanding success and made a lasting impact on their community. Help us identify the next class of inductees; nominate someone today!
Need inspiration? Take a look at our MCC Alumni Hall of Fame members!
HONOR A REMARKABLE WOMAN WITH A GIFT TO STAR POWER
Looking for a unique gift for Mother’s Day? Consider a contribution to STAR Power in honor of a remarkable woman in your life.
Over the years, the STAR Power Scholarship has eased the financial burden of juggling school, work, and family for more than 60 single student parents at MCC. Your support makes a difference as they strive to create a better life for themselves and their families.
Shyrell Brown (pictured right), one of this year’s recipients, shares how STAR Power has had a positive impact on her MCC experience:
“Thank you for helping me make it possible for me to pursue my dream of becoming an optometrist. This scholarship will allow me to focus on my studies. I hope to one day become an inspiration to single mothers with a dream. I’ve faced many barriers on this journey; hard work and dedication are the keys to success. Thank you again for your generous contribution.”
Make your Mother’s Day gift to STAR Power and support student parents like Shyrell today. All honorees will receive a special Mother’s Day card from the MCC Foundation. Thank you for your generosity!
16TH ANNUAL SCHOLARS’ DAY PRESENTED BY THE ESL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Scholars’ Day at Monroe Community College is an event dedicated to showcasing the work of student and faculty researchers. This year’s event will conclude with a keynote presentation from David Wallace-Wells (pictured left). Wallace-Wells is the author of The Uninhabitable Earth, which was named to the New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2019.
In this talk, Wallace-Wells will draw on the findings in this book and explore the near-future we face in the wake of the climate crisis. Even though there will be difficult times ahead, there is still time to mitigate the effects of years of abusing our planet and, most importantly—there is still hope for a livable future for all.
Presented by the ESL Charitable Foundation, the keynote presentation will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the Robin and Tim Wentworth Arts Building, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester.
Purchase tickets for the keynote address online.
This event is made possible by the generosity of the ESL Charitable Foundation, the William & Sheila Konar Foundation, and Dr. Barbara and John Lovenheim.
MCC FOUNDATION AND MCC ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT PARTNER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR WOMEN’S LACROSSE
Monroe Community College’s student-athletes are raising funds to provide the necessary resources they need to travel and compete this spring.
Join the MCC Foundation and MCC Athletics Department as we partner to raise support and help to enrich the college experience for our student-athletes. Your donation will ensure that the MCC Tribunes are well-prepared to represent MCC as they head toward regional and national competitions. Team trips provide a wonderful opportunity for MCC's student-athletes to live, eat and play together and create a bonding experience like no other.
To learn more or to make a gift, visit the women’s lacrosse fundraising webpage.
