February 2022

Learn About Lunar New Year 2022

MC Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Committee and the MC International & Multicultural Center invite you to learn more about Lunar New Year. The celebration will be observed globally by Asian communities on February 1, 2022. Click here to watch MC's Lunar New Year video presentation, information on Asian Pacific scholarship opportunities, and more!

Montgomery College Celebrates Black History Month

Join MC in celebrating Black History Month with various events. Check Inside MC and the Office of Equity and Inclusion's website for additional events.

Panel Discussion: "Race and Health Disparities in Urban African American Communities". February 5, 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register here!

Cooking with Love: Healthy Cooking with Chef Beth Yohannes. Come hear about her culinary journey from Ethiopia to England and becoming a successful restaurant owner in the USA. February 9, 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Register here!

Finding Fellowship: The Film. Join us for this documentary and Q&A about an African American community in the Quince Orchard region of the county and discuss the documentary with the film maker and local historian Tony Cohen. February 11, 12:00 p.m. Register here!

Panel Discussion: Black Medical Schools and Professional Health Organizations. February 19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Register here!

Critical Race Theory Forum Part 2. February 24, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Register here!

Looking To Improve Your English?

American Pre-Academic and Professional ESL (APPE) offers courses for students whose first language is not English. Courses include instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary.

To learn more about the dates, times, and classes being offered this Spring, please click here.

Deadline to Complete FAFSA and MSFAA is Approaching!

Deadline to complete FAFSA and MSFAA is approaching! Do you need assistance in completing your application to receive financial aid? Join the remote sessions every Monday from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. starting February 1st to 28th, 2022. To register, click here!

En Español: Spanish Language Video About Free Tax Preparation and Financial Aid Requirements

Eduardo Mendes, VITA tax services representative, will discuss how important tax returns are when you need them, especially when a student is seeking financial aid to pay for college. His recommendation is to have them ready to avoid delays. Tune in to watch the discussion on February 7th, 2022, by clicking this link: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/advancement-and-community-engagement/mctv/featured-series/mi-escuela-es-su-escuela.html

En Español: Spanish Language Video About a Path to Medicine

Kevin Chávez, MC alum, returned to the USA with the desire to study medicine but he did not know where to start. Following his aunt’s recommendation, he applied to MC where his journey began and different options in the world of medicine emerged. Tune in to watch the discussion with Kevin on February 14th, 2022, by visiting this link: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/offices/advancement-and-community-engagement/mctv/featured-series/mi-escuela-es-su-escuela.html

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: Grace Karambiri

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: 240-567-9077
E-mail: Carlos Iglesias

Call today for an individual appointment!

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