Today marks the 58th anniversary of President John Kennedy’s assassination. Check out the American History in Video database and the MVCC catalog for information on the impact of his death on America.
Author: Barb Keleher
Veterans Day
Thank you to all MVCC Veterans. The MVCC Support Services includes a Veterans Resource Center.
A Man for all Seasons
Colin Powell, former Secretary of State, died today at the age of 84. Admiration for General Powell reached across both sides of the pollical spectrum. Powell was the first African American appointed Secretary of State under the George W. Bush presidency. He held many other high ranking positions in both Democratic and Republican administrations. There… Continue reading A Man for all Seasons
40 Acres of Wonder
All We Can Save is the title of MVCC’s One Book, One College for the 2021-22 school year. This book consists of 60 essays written by “female activists, scientists, artists, policymakers, writers, and thinkers.” who are attempting to help find solutions to climate chaos. There are numerous activities planned to help students and staff explore… Continue reading 40 Acres of Wonder
The 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Tomorrow, the United States prepares to honor the twentieth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack. Over 3,000 lives were lost. Hopefully, Americans will spend some time reflecting on the people who died. Also, a special tribute to the first responders who gave their lives while attempting to save others.
Getting Ready for the Fall Semester
Thanks to the MVCC staff that make our campus beautiful, safe and ready for the new semester.
July 4
Happy Independence Day to all. Stay safe.
What’s Going On?
This weekend I read the book All We Can Save. This is the “One Book, One College” selection for the MVCC 2021-2022 school year. The book examines climate change. Ironically, hours after I finished the book on Sunday, a tornado ripped through my neighborhood. Suddenly some of the facts in the book became a startling… Continue reading What’s Going On?
Ticks
This summer certainly is more enjoyable than the Covid-19 summer of 2020. We can finally enjoy outdoor activities like biking, walking, and barbecuing. There are several things that health experts warn us to avoid during the summer months: too much sun, dehydration, and certain insects and arachnids. “When disease-carrying mosquitoes reach a new area in… Continue reading Ticks
Fill It Up!
The United States is no stranger to fuel crises. The most recent disaster centered on the Colonial Pipeline, which is located in the southeastern part of the country. “It is the largest pipeline system for refined oil products in the U.S. The pipeline is 5,500 miles long and can carry 3 million barrels of fuel… Continue reading Fill It Up!