Project Link February
What's Happening this month with Project Link @ MCC?
What to keep up with what's going on for the month or see if there are new updates? Keep coming back and checking out Project Link's monthly newsletter! I will post everything that is going on this month as I learn about them and any changes that may come up you should know about.
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Mission
Vision
Our vision is to promote a culture of students who desire to graduate from high school and pursue college or workforce opportunities, preparing them to become effective contributors to society.
Education. Workforce. Community. Success.
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Volunteer Opportunity
help us to have a mcc presence at this event!
Where are my MCC friends?
29th Annuall Really Big Fishing Event for Very Special People
This event runs from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Heart of Texas Fair Grounds: Extraco Creative Arts and Exhibits Building, 4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco TX.
All volunteers will received free breakfast and lunch. Documentation of your volunteer hours will be provided, and for volunteering, you get a free Project Link t-shirt.
If you're interested in volunteering, please RSVP at the following link and let me know your t-shirt size. CLICK HERE TO RSVP
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Project Link 2016 Workshops for February
Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 3:00-4:00 p.m. - CANCELED (DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT) :(
Study Skills 5.0: Note-Taking
Speaker: Monique Hoskins
Location: Aberdeen - 2nd Floor of the Student Services Center in Student Development
Thursday, February 11, 2016, 3:00-4:00 p.m. CANCELED (DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT) :(
Searching & Applying for Scholarships
Speaker: Shelly Cotten
Location: Aberdeen - 2nd Floor of the Student Services Center in Student Development
Friday, February 19, 2016, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Becoming Assertive in a Diverse World
Speaker: Claudette Jackson
Location: Highlander Room - 3rd Floor of the Student Services Center
Thursday, February 25. 2016, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Online Research: Tips for Finding Credible Websites
Speaker: Sharon Kenan
Location: Aberdeen - 2nd Floor of the Student Services Center in Student Development
Please RSVP for the workshops you're planning to attend by clicking here to RSVP.
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Other Opportunities
The Ron E. Smith Academy of Business and Finance, A.J. Moore Academies at University High School, has begun its 12th year serving the Central Texas Community in providing free income tax preparation services. To date, these students have prepared 18,060 electronic returns, with over $29,137,920.00 in total refunds. This service continues to be nationally recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as the largest student run Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) in the country.
The UHS site will be open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM starting January 21, 2016 and ending April 15, 2016.
Site Name: A.J. Moore Tax Service @ University High School
Location: University High School
Days: Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
Hours: 5-8 p.m.
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Important Dates @ MCC February 2016
February 11
- Financial Aid Balance Disbursement for First-Time Loan Borrowers - If you are a freshman-level student who has not previously received Direct Loans, your Direct Loan funds will be disbursed on this date - as long as you have accepted your loans in WebAdvisor and completed your Master Promissory Note and completed Loan Entrance Counseling at studentloans.gov.
February 12
- Last Day for Student-Initiated Withdrawals from First 8-Week Classes - After this date, students cannot withdraw themselves from classes. Learn more about how to drop a class.
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February 2016 Activities @ MCC
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
Texas Tech Transfer Fair
9am - Learning Technology Center
Hispanic Student Association Meeting
2pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Student Council Meeting
2:30pm - Student Services Center
MCC Sunrise Rotaract Club Meeting
7:30pm - Mathematics
Get to Know Your Student Council
Join the Student Council members for a Hot Cocoa Bar.
8pm - Student Services Center
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Baptist Student Ministries Lunch
12:30pm - Student Services Center
Highlassies Softball vs. Coastal Bend
Doubleheader
1pm - Bosque River Ballpark
NAMI on Campus Support Group Meeting
2:45pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Get to Know Your Student Council
Join the Student Council members for a Hot Cocoa Bar.
8pm - Student Services Center
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Veteran Writes Workshop: Learning to Share Your Story
The Writer's Garret presents at McLennan Community College a FREE multi-day writing workshop for veterans, every Thursday evening in February.
6pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Friday, February 5, 2016
Sigma Phi Sigma Meeting
12pm - Emergency Services Education Center
Phi Theta Kappa Meeting
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only
1pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Highlassies & Highlanders Basketball vs. Weatherford College
Women's game followed by men's game.
2pm - The Highlands
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Hispanic Student Association Meeting
2pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Student Council Meeting
2:30pm - Student Services Center
History Club Meeting
4pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Baptist Student Ministries Lunch
12:30pm - Student Services Center
Highlassies Softball vs. Trinity Valley
Doubleheader
1pm - Bosque River Ballpark
McLennan Pride Meeting
McLennan Pride is a LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and straight Allies) group for McLennan and University Center stud…
4pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Love is in the Air Valentine Affair
11am - Learning Technology Center
Radiologic Technology Information Session
2pm - Health Professions
Veteran Writes Workshop: Learning to Share Your Story
The Writer's Garret presents at McLennan Community College a FREE multi-day writing workshop for veterans, every Thursday evening in February.
6pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Friday, February 12, 2016
Phi Theta Kappa Meeting
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only
12pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Highlanders Baseball vs. Midland
2pm - Bosque River Ballpark
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Highlanders Baseball vs. Midland
Doubleheader
12pm - Bosque River Ballpark
Highlassies Softball vs. Kilgore
Doubleheader
1pm - Bosque River Ballpark
Highlassies Basketball vs. Cisco College
2pm - The Highlands
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Hispanic Student Association Meeting
2pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Student Council Meeting
2:30pm - Student Services Center
Student Veterans of America Meeting
2:30pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Faculty Jazz Concert
7:30pm - Music & Theatre Arts
MCC Sunrise Rotaract Club Meeting
7:30pm - Mathematics
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Highlassies Softball vs. Iowa Western
Doubleheader
12pm - Bosque River Ballpark
Baptist Student Ministries Lunch
12:30pm - Student Services Center
NAMI on Campus Meeting
2:45pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Veteran Writes Workshop: Learning to Share Your Story
The Writer's Garret presents at McLennan Community College a FREE multi-day writing workshop for veterans, every Thursday evening in February.
6pm - Michaelis Academic Center
McLennan Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress"
7:30pm - Ball Performing Arts Center
Friday, February 19, 2016
Phi Theta Kappa Meeting
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only
12pm - Michaelis Academic Center
McLennan Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress"
7:30pm - Ball Performing Arts Center
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Highlassies & Highlanders Basketball vs. Temple College
Women's game followed by men's game.
2pm - The Highlands
McLennan Theatre presents "Once Upon a Mattress"
7:30pm - Ball Performing Arts Center
Monday, February 22, 2016
Highlanders Baseball vs. Tyler
1pm - Bosque River Ballpark
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Hispanic Student Association Meeting
2pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Student Council Meeting
2:30pm - Student Services Center
History Club Meeting
4pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Baptist Student Ministries Lunch
12:30pm - Student Services Center
Highlassies Softball vs. San Jacinto
Doubleheader
1pm - Bosque River Ballpark
McLennan Pride Meeting
McLennan Pride is a LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and straight Allies) group for McLennan and University Center stud…
4pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Veteran Writes Workshop: Learning to Share Your Story
The Writer's Garret presents at McLennan Community College a FREE multi-day writing workshop for veterans, every Thursday evening in February.
6pm - Michaelis Academic Center
Wind Ensemble Concert
7:30pm - Ball Performing Arts Center
Friday, February 26, 2016
Phi Theta Kappa Meeting
Open to Phi Theta Kappa members only
12pm - Michaelis Academic Center
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Upcoming Events You Should Know About @ MCC
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As a reminder, as your Project Link Coordinator, I am here to support and guide you throughout your journey at MCC, both academically and personally.
I can help you with:
College & Academic Support
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- Educational Planning
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- Tutoring Options
- Note-taking Skills…and more
Personal & Life Coaching
- Self-Awareness
- Time Management
- Stress Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Effective Communication
- College to Career Transitioning
- Campus & Community Resources
- Leadership Opportunities…and more.
Natalie G. James M.Ed.
Project Link Coordinator, McLennan Community College
Email: njames@mclennan.edu
Website: www.mclennan.edu
Location: 1400 College Drive, Waco, TX, United States
Phone: 254-299-8517