Starting in 2014, Montgomery County Community College will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a series of events and activities. Updates about the anniversary celebration will be posted on our website, Facebook page and in future issues of bigDreams, including information about our 50th Anniversary commemorative history book. Friend us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/MC3Alumni.

MCCC MEMORABILIA

Dear Alumni,

The College archive is seeking donations from the alumni. Any items you saved from your college years, such as photographs, pamphlets, letters, student club materials, even trophies and plaques will help the archives tell the Montco story. If you are interested please contact Archives and Special Collections Librarian Lawrence Greene at lgreene@mc3.edu or 215-619-7352 to discuss specifics. If you are reluctant to part with an original item the archive can scan a copy. Thank you for your assistance with this project.

Sincerely,

Lawrence Greene
Archives and Special Collections Librarian

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

Routes of Hope 5K Run/Walk

The third annual Routes of Hope 5K Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. at the Pope John Paul II High School, 181 Rittenhouse Road, Royersford, PA 19468. This event is held by the Dobry family in memory of alumna Tierra L. Dobry. Proceeds of the run/walk will fund scholarships for students entering the dental hygiene program. For more information or to register online, visit www.tldfoundation.org.

SAVE THE DATE! FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013

Montgomery County Community College’s
19th Annual Technology and Learning Conference

The conference is designed to promote the use of information technology in the learning environment. Participants are engaged in forum sessions, hands-on lab sessions, roundtable discussions, poster sessions, multiple vendors and a keynote speaker. For more information, visit https://www.mc3.edu/techday.

Presenters wanted! If you are excited about the potential for enhancing teaching and learning through technology, submit a proposal to share your insight and learn from others! Proposals can be submitted online at https://www.mc3.edu/techday. As an incentive to present, the conference fee is waived for the primary presenter. For more information, email techday@mc3.edu or call 215-641-6633.

AMERICA’S MUSIC SERIES
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER, 2013

Funded by the National Endowment of the Humanities, this free series engages audiences in a study of the history of six different genres of American popular music. Each session features either complete documentary films or excerpts from longer documentaries to provide the basis for each scholar-led discussion. The sessions will be held in the Science Center Theatre, Central Campus, Blue Bell, with simulcasts to the Pottstown Campus.

The Blues and Gospel Music
Saturday, September 21, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
Films: Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues, Episode 1:
Feel Like Going Home, and “Say Amen, Somebody.”

Rock ‘N Roll
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
Films: The History of Rock ‘N’ Roll, and Episode 6: Plugging In.
Followed by FREE 3 p.m. concert “Montco Rocks”
hosted by David Ivory.

Broadway and Tin Pan Alley
Saturday, October 5, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
Films: Broadway: The American Musical,
and Episode 2: Syncopated City (1919-1933).

Latin Rhythms from Mambo to Hip Hop
Saturday, October 26, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
Films: Latin Music USA, Episode 1: Bridges, and From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale. Pre-concert lecture for Poncho Sanchez concert at 8 P.M.

Country and Bluegrass
Saturday, November 9, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
Film: High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music. Pre-concert lecture followed by 3 p.m. FREE matinee concert with guitarist Ernie Hawkins.

Swing Jazz
Saturday, December 7, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
Films: Ken Burns’ Jazz, Episode 6: Swing: The Velocity of Celebration and  The International Sweethearts of Rhythm. Pre-concert lecture followed by FREE 3 p.m. Swing Fever Dance Band concert.

ON THE CALENDAR

August 28, 2013—October 18, 2013
 “Scenes of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area” Art Exhibition
Fine Arts Gallery, Pottstown

September 18, 2013, 12:30 p.m.
Issues and Insights Discussion Series: “The Fog of War”

September 21, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
America’s Music Series: Martin Scorese Presents The Blues, Episode 1: Feel Like Going Home, “Say Amen, Somebody” film.

October 2, 2013, 12:30 p.m.
Issues and Insights Discussion Series: “The War Behind Closed Doors”

October 12, 2013, 8 p.m.
The Griot and the Mystic: Pharoah Sanders

October 16, 2013, 12:30 p.m.
Issues and Insights Discussion Series: “The Gatekeepers”

October 18, 2013, 8 p.m.
Theater: “Beyond Glory” with Stephen Lang

October 26, 2013, 8 p.m.
Jazz Cubano: Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Band

October 30, 2013—December 13, 2013
“Paper Awareness” Art Exhibition
Sunday, November 10, 2013, 1-3 p.m.
“Meet the Artists” Reception
Fine Arts Gallery, Pottstown

November 7-9, 2013, TBD
West Campus Theater Show

November 16, 2013, 8 p.m.
Jazz Cubano: Omar Sosa Afri-Lectric Experience

November 21-24, 2013
Blackbox Theatre Series: Prelude to a Kiss

November 22, 2013, 8 p.m.
Theater: Aquila Theatre’s
“Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury

December 2, 2013, 12:30 p.m.
Fall Performing Arts Matinee

December 4-5, 2013, 7 p.m.
Fall Performing Arts Showcases

December 6, 2013, 8 p.m.
Fall Dance Concert

December 14, 2013, 8 p.m.
Jazz Cubano: Ninety Miles (Stefon Harris, David Sánchez, Christian Scott)

January 13, 2014—February 21, 2014
High School Art Show
Reception: January 29, 2014, 5-7 p.m.
Fine Arts Gallery, Pottstown

January 18, 2014, 8 p.m.
Dance: David Dorfman: Come and Back Again

January 23, 2014, 7 p.m.
Madhouse Theatre, West Campus

January 25, 2014, 8 p.m.
Madhouse Theatre, Central Campus