February 2023

Black History Month Events at Montgomery College

Even during these difficult times when yet again a black male life has been mercilessly taken, Montgomery College comes together to support each other and to take a moment to celebrate our pride in our Black history. We are commemorating Black History Month with various events including film screenings, a Mardi Gras celebration, and more! Check the Equity and Inclusion webpage and Inside MC for other events throughout the month.

Film Screening and Discussion: Descendant

February 13, 1 p.m. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Pavilion 4/201. See flyer.

Film Screening and Discussion: The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

February 20, 1 p.m. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, Pavilion 4/201. See flyer.

Global Connections Mardi Gras Celebration: New Orleans Black Traditions

February 21, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, ST-Atrium. See flyer.

Centering Black Resistance: A Black History Month Presentation

February 23, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Rockville Campus, SC152 and via Zoom.

When and How to Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships?

Join the Office of Financial Aid and Office of Community Engagement in this workshop to learn about the process of applying for financial aid and scholarships.

Date and time: February 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Registration is required! Register here.

Virtual Event! When We Were Arabs: Memory & Erasure

Register to attend the virtual event for educators, students, faculty, and the general public. The event will explore the persistence of memory and affirm the value of recognizing shared roots and accepting the richness of our diversity.

Date and time: February 16, 2023, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Get Help Meeting the March 1 Financial Aid Deadline!

Do you need money for college? The Office of Financial Aid and the Educational Opportunity Center offer virtual assistance to students. Get help to meet the March 1 deadline to apply for state aid as well as to turn in required documents for financial aid processing. They can also assist with scholarship applications.

Want to Improve Your English? Adult ESOL & Literacy Grant Program Classes Starting Soon

The Adult ESOL Program provides basic English language and life skills instruction to Maryland residents whose native language is not English. All classes are free except for Advanced ESOL ($100 fee). All students must apply in person on the date listed during the month of February and at the time and location where they want to take classes. Click here for the schedule.

What Just Happened? A Recap of the 2022 Election

The Humanities Division of Montgomery College presents a public policy forum with featured guest speakers:

Ira Shapiro—Aide to five Democratic senators and President Bill Clinton
Amanda Carpenter—CNN The Bulwark

Moderated by Professor Jennifer Haydel
Click here to join us on February 8, at 7 p.m., for this live in-person, free event at Globe Hall (High Technology and Science Center) Montgomery College Germantown Campus.

Video En Español: Taking the College to the Community!

Raul Marin, our newest member of the Office of Community Engagement, invites the community to seek help in applying to classes and scholarships at a community center near you! Watch the discussion in Spanish below.

Community Engagement Centers
For individual advising, workshops and classes come see us or call us at these centers

East County Community Engagement Center
East County Regional Services Building
3300 Briggs Chaney Rd.
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Telephone: 240-567-9072
E-mail: Community Engagement

Ethiopian Community Center
8701 Georgia Avenue, Suite 601
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Telephone: 240-338-0055
E-mail: Hamra Tesfa

Gaithersburg Community Engagement Center
Gaithersburg Library, 2nd Floor
18330 Montgomery Village Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 2087
Telephone: 240-567-9072
E-mail: Raul Marin

Call today for an individual appointment!