The MCC Foundation thanks the members of the Alumni Week and Homecoming 2015 Planning Committee for their outstanding effort to reconnect alumni, students and friends to MCC. Together, we held a variety of very successful Homecoming events, raising $36,900 in support of student scholarships at MCC. We are proud of our sponsors and all of our partners within the college community that made it possible.
Our Homecoming Luncheon and Golf Classic honoring Dr. Jeffrey P. Bartkovich held at Eagle Vale Golf Club raised $10,500 in support of the Educational Technology Services Endowed Scholarship Fund.
At the Damon City Campus, Homecoming sponsor Verizon Wireless held a career day event which was followed by a kick-off celebration hosted by the Office of Campus Life and the Student Events and Governance Association. At the Brighton Campus, the Campus Activities Board hosted an outdoor Fall Festival for students and their families, staff and alumni.
The weekend began with students and staff celebrating Spirit Day with the annual Faculty vs. Students Basketball Game hosted by Athletics and music provided by WMCC The Pulse.
Homecoming Day started with an alumni men’s soccer game, followed by the 9th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships. Over 350 MCC faculty, staff, alumni and community members participated and raised $18,800 for student scholarships! Scholarships totaling $5,000 were awarded to six current MCC students. Medals were presented to our 5K top finishers and award winners. Race results can be found at "https://www.yellowjacketracing.com".
The 5K Walk/Run was followed by MCC Tribunes games—both the men’s and women’s soccer teams outplayed their opponents—and a Tailgate Party sponsored by Sodexo, the MCC Association and GEICO. The day concluded with an alumni art exhibit and lecture in the Mercer Gallery.
Our Homecoming celebration concluded with alumni and guests enjoying an exceptional opportunity to learn cooking and wine pairing techniques from Dave Boni and members of the Hospitality Department, Michelle Bartell, Gerry Brinkman and Kim Joyce. Lastly, alumni from the Alexander Street Campus gathered for dinner in the home of Lou and Marilyn Andolino.
THANK YOU to everyone who supported and participated in Alumni Week and Homecoming events, including our presenting sponsor Verizon Wireless and the many volunteers who helped make these events a success. THANK YOU to the following planning committee members for lending their leadership support to make this our most successful Homecoming celebration yet:
5K Walk/Run for Scholarships Planning Committee: Courtney Sprague '02, Campus Events, Donald Bigelow, Housing and Residence Life; Donna Burke, Advisement and Graduation Services; Katie DeRusso, Library; Katie Nicholas, Athletics; Kristen Love, Academic Services; Dawn Quatro '91, Student Services
Alumni Week and Homecoming Planning Committee: Michael Bertolone ’81, Community Volunteer; Peter Fiannaca, Office of Student Life and Leadership Development; Yolanda Johnson ’02, Campus Events; Erin Julian ’98, Community Volunteer; Stephen Palmer ’97, Advisement and Graduation Services; Susan Rock-McCrossen ’98, Advisement and Graduation Services; Elizabeth Stewart, Office of Student Life and Leadership Development; MacClurg Vivian ’65, Community Volunteer; Sandy Warren ’07, Human Resources, Melissa Waughtel, Housing and Residence Life, Rosanna Yule, College and Community Relations
Save the date!
Saturday, October 8, 2016
Homecoming Day
MCC’s 10th Annual 5K Walk/Run for Scholarships
Tailgate Party
Tribunes Soccer games and more!
Karen Shaw
MCC Foundation
10/19/2015 |