| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
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| MCC Housing Summit 2.0: Continuing the Conversation | April 18, 2024 | The MCC Housing Summit 2.0 was held at the MCC Event Center with a large variety of MCC and community stakeholders in attendance addressing the important topic housing insecurities many students face. | Employees, Students, Community | |
| AAWCC Day of Dialogue | April 9, 2024 | Leading Like a Woman: 50 Years Strong, Preparing for the Next 50 Years | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Chapter of AAWCC |
| International Institute's Cultural Fair | April 4, 2024 | The International Institute welcomed guests to the Eastern Europe & Central Asia Cultural Fair held in the Event Center. Throughout the day, guests were treated to authentic cuisine and a variety of activities, including traditional music performances, interactive games, and fun trivia games. The lively atmosphere encouraged conversations and interactions, further bridging cultural divides and fostering connections among attendees. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC international Institute |
| MCC Distinguished Chef Series | April 3 - 4, 2024 | Mott Community College held its inaugural Distinguished Chef Series with guest Chef Rajeev Patgaonkar at the Culinary Arts institute in downtown Flint. Attendees were treated to a delightful and informational cooking presentation by Chef Rajeev along with palate pleasing meals representing Indian Cuisine prepared by the MCC Culinary Arts Students. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Culinary Arts |
| MI-ACE Equal Pay Day Luncheon | March 22, 2024 | Equal Pay Day, a symbolic initiative aimed at highlighting the gender pay gap, resonated deeply with the attendees. In the United States, this day signifies the extent to which the average median woman must work into the new year to match the earnings of her male counterpart from the previous year. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC MI-ACE |
| National Reading Month with Pierce Elementary | March 20, 2024 | Mott Community College reaffirmed its commitment to community engagement through its ongoing partnership with Pierce Elementary School. Dr. Beverly and other MCC staff marked National Reading Month by volunteering to read to various grade levels at Pierce Elementary. The students were more than excited and their bright eyes lit up the room as Dr. Beverly and the other volunteers read to and engaged with them. | Employees, Students, Community | |
| Flint Community and Worker Economic Transition Office Roundtable | March 7, 0224 | MCC hosted the Flint Community and Worker Economic Transition Office Roundtable. The session was facilitated by the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to seek input on the activities that will be performed by the newly formed office. The mission of the office is to ensure that communities, workers, and employers impacted by transitions have the support they need to proactively prepare for, benefit from, and shape Michigan's future economy. | Employees, Students, Community | |
| MCC Book Drive for Read Across America Day | March 2, 2024 | In commemoration of Read Across America Day, MCC held a community-wide Children's Book Giveaway that drew the participation of campus volunteers and our community partners. The event, aimed at fostering literacy and a love for reading, provided a vibrant and engaging atmosphere for dozens of children and their families. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Office of Experiential Learning |
| NSLS Brings Deion Sanders to Campus via Live Stream | March 5, 2024 | The College’s chapter of National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) brought an electrifying live stream event featuring the renowned Deion Sanders, football coach of University of Colorado. The multi-talented Sanders, who achieved the remarkable feat of playing in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, showcased his transformative journey as a player and subsequently as an elite-level coach. As a part of the NSLS's commitment to providing its members with access to influential thought leaders every semester, Deion "Coach Prime '' Sanders took center stage this semester, sharing invaluable insights derived from his extensive experiences in the realms of both sports and coaching. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success |
| "Lift Every Voice" Celebration | February 29, 2024 | The Choice Neighborhood Initiative program within Mott Community College's Workforce and Economic Development division held the "Lift Every Voice" event in honor of Black History Month at the Workforce Education Center. The gathering attracted CNI residents, children and various community members eager to engage with a distinguished panel of speakers. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Workforce and Economic Development |
| MCC’s Black Student Union Display the Divine Nine for Black History Month | February 22, 2024 | In the lobby of the Curtice-Mott Building MCC’s BSU showcased an exhibition featuring "The Divine Nine" fraternities and sororities. Comprising the nine esteemed Black Greek-letter organizations, these groups are proud members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council. Each organization upholds distinct principles and missions that guide its members, with a collective impact on American society. Members of the Divine Nine played influential roles in the American Civil Rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s, leaving a lasting legacy that continues to shape our culture. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Black Student Union |
| The Future of Healthcare: Exploring Possibilities Starting in High School | February 20, 2024 | Mott Community College and McFarlan Village hosted U.S. Rep Dan Kildee on campus at the Regional Technology Center's Workforce Healthcare Lab. During the visit, students from the McFarlan Certified Nursing Assistant class shared their experiences with Congressman Kildee and informed him of what this opportunity means to them. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Workforce and Economic Development |
| 2024 Student Nursing Symposium | February 16, 2024 | MCC collaborated with UM-Flint to host the 2024 Student Nursing Symposium at the MCC Event Center, centering around the theme "reflecting on our educational journeys, fostering partnerships, and preparing for critical conversations." | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Health Sciences |
| Third Annual Black History Celebration: A Revolutionary Affair | February 17, 2024 | The Black Professional Alliance (BPA) celebrated its third-annual Black History celebration, partnering with the Flint Institute of Arts to celebrate African American culture. This year's theme was “Revolutionary,” in alignment with the FIA’s exhibit Revolutionary Times by artist Mario Moore, a Detroit native. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Black Professionals Alliance |
| MCC Civility Valentine's Day Fun | February 14, 2024 | The MCC Civility Team gave out Civility Valentines to students and employees across the campus. The Civility Team spread love to everyone around campus with smiles and candy which had the Civility commitments of the College printed on them. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Civility Team |
| MCC’s BSU Meets Dr. Beverly | February 13, 2024 | Dr. Beverly met the MCC Black Student Union (BSU) in the Event Center. BSU members had the unique, memorable and heartwarming opportunity to meet Dr. Beverly in person and her family via Zoom. I | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Black Student Union |
| GDL Black History Month Award Celebration | February 3, 2024 | MCC along with community groups and members met at the Genesys Conference & Banquet Center in Grand Blanc for the Genesee District Library’s 23rd Annual Black History Month Award Celebration Brunch to honor individuals and organizations for their contributions throughout Genesee county. | Employees, Students, Community | |
| Youthbuild “Steps for Success” Graduation Prepares Students for Construction Training | January 29, 2024 | On Jan. 29, MCCWED celebrated its second Youthbuild "Steps for Success" graduation! Nine young gentlemen spent two weeks learning about the Youthbuild program and the commitments necessary to be successful in the program. | Employees, Students, Community | Workforce and Economic Development |
| No-sew Blanket Event for MLK Day of Service | January 15, 2024 | Mott Community College held its annual MLK Day of Service No-Sew Blanket event. There were 54 volunteers who made 60 blankets to give to local charities serving the underprivileged in our communities. | Employees, Students, Community | Black Student Union and Phi Theta Kappa |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCC Nursing Students Community Blood Drive | February 12 - 13 | Student led sponsored a community blood drive |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
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| Nursing program |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
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| MCC LERTA Graduation | December 21, 2023 | The MCC Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy (LERTA) held its graduation ceremony for the 23rd session of the Academy. LERTA graduated 26 recruits at the in-person ceremony held in the Event Center. | Employees, Students, Community | LERTA |
| Holidays Around the World | December 11, 2023 | The day was filled with holiday spirit as each host presented a different holiday showcasing the history and the traditions of each. | Employees, Students, Community | Office the President and Executive Cabinet |
| Service Saturday for MCC at Toys for Tots | December 8, 2023 | Toys for Tots staff were overwhelmed with the support provided by the MCC family in ensuring holiday wish lists were fulfilled leading up to Christmas Day! | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| MCC IT Day | December 8, 2023 | MCC hosted Information Technology Day with almost 200 high school students from across the region packing the Event Center. The students in attendance were provided a slew of information around the MCC ITS program as well as the types of careers students could pursue in the field. | Employees, Students, Community | Technology Division |
| Youthbuild "Steps for Success" Graduation | December 1, 2023 | Mott Community College’s Workforce & Economic Development celebrated its very first Youthbuild "Steps for Success" graduation! Six young ladies spent the two weeks prior learning about the Youthbuild program and the commitment into the program and, on this day, they were accepted into the first cohort of the Certified Nurse Assistant program through Youthbuild! | Employees, Students, Community | Workforce and Economic Development |
| MCC Employees Volunteer for Blessed to be a Blessing Dinner | November 21, 2023 | MCC employees volunteered and served food for the Blessed to be a Blessing Dinner hosted by Well of Hope in the Center of Hope in Flint. | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| MCC Housing Crisis Conference | November 17, 2023 | Mott Community College, in partnership with the Greater Flint Health Coalition, hosted the Summit on the Housing Crisis in Genesee County | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| Historical & Political Explanation of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | November 16, 2023 | This seminar was the culmination of the Peace, Unity & Dialogue week held by the College. Welcoming dialogue spaces were held on November 13, 14 and 15 leading up to the seminar where students and employees were invited to come together for food and informal dialogue regarding how we are feeling about world, national, and local community issues and current events. | Employees and Students | - |
| Veterans Day Breakfast | November 9, 2023 | MCC held a Thank You Breakfast for veterans in the Bruins Club inside the Ballenger Field House. | Employees and Students | - |
| MCC Represented at Roundtable with U.S. Senator Gary Peters | October 16, 2023 | Associate Vice President Robert Matthews participated in a listening session and roundtable with U.S. Senator Gary Peters' new Black Inclusive Policy Action Convening | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| MCC at the Making Strides Walk | October 14, 2023 | MCC joined more than 2,000 others from the community celebrating the 25th anniversary of the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk that took place in downtown Flint. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Making Strides Committee |
| MCC Annual College Fair | October 12, 2023 | More than 1,300 students from Genesee, Lapeer, Shiawassee and Saginaw counties attended MCC's annual college fair event, where over 50 colleges and universities representatives came together in the Ballenger Field House. College representatives interacted with potential students (high school juniors and seniors) and provided them with pertinent admissions and program information. | Employees, Students, Community | Admissions |
| Annual Transitions School of Cosmetology Pink Out Day | October 10, 2023 | MCC Transitions School of Cosmetology held their annual Pink Out Day supporting MCC's efforts to Make Strides Against Breast Cancer. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC School of Transitions |
| Peace and Dignity Ceremony | October 9, 2023 | Mott Community College held the 31st annual Peace and Dignity Ceremony at the sacred ceremonial site of the Peace and Dignity Tree on the Court Street lawn of the Mott Memorial Building. MCC initiated the Peace and Dignity Ceremony on Columbus Day in 1992 and has held the ceremony every year since. This multicultural ceremony was established in large part by the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Foundation for MCC. | Employees, Students, Community | Institutional Advancement and the Foundation for MCC |
| MCC WED celebrates Workforce Development Month | September 29, 2023 | Mott Community College Workforce Economic & Development Division celebrated its efforts of serving students by inviting students from MCC training programs to a luncheon to share their experiences as participants and the impact on their lives. | Employees, Students, Community | Workforce and Economic Development |
| Second Annual Grape Pink Out Escape Wine Tasting Fundraiser | September 29, 2023 | This event is brought to you by the amazing MCC Making Strides Committee to benefit the college’s support of the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer initiative. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Making Strides Committee |
| Technology Division Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month | September 28, 2023 | This event highlighted the College's commitment to cultural inclusion, student engagement, and strengthening Mott's relationship with the community. | Employees, Students, Community | Technology Division |
| MCC Centennial Celebration | September 23, 2023 | Mott Community College held a campus-wide Centennial Celebration commemorating its 100 anniversary. The day started over in the WIlliam S White Parking Lot of UM Flint for the start of the Centennial Parade which wound through downtown Flint, into the Flint Cultural Center and concluded on the main campus of MCC. Following the festival and program was the final concert in the Centennial Lecture and Concert Series with the Dave Bennett Quartet at 6 p.m. in the Mott Memorial Building Auditorium. | Employees, Students, Community | Centennial Committee |
| Centennial Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony | September 22, 2023 | MCC held a Time Capsule Dedication Ceremony to mark the 100 birthday of MCC. The time capsule was placed in the large pillar of the new MCC sign in the courtyard between the MCC Library and the Mott Memorial Building. | Employees, Students, Community | Centennial Committee |
| MCC Centennial Year of Service Reception | September 21, 2023 | MCC celebrated the volunteerism of more than 7100 hours of community service by employees and students in honor of the College’s Centennial. | Employees, Students, Community | Centennial Committee |
| Centennial Tree Planting Ceremony | September 20, 2023 | A tree planting ceremony was held in the lawn of the MCC Event Center commemorating those we lost and those impacted during the COVID pandemic. | Employees, Students, Community | Centennial Committee |
| MCC Birthday Celebration | September 19, 2023 | Hot dogs and birthday cake were served outside of the Bear Bistro in honor of the Centennial Celebration for MCC. Executive Cabinet members worked the food line grilling and serving hot dogs to the long line of attendees of the celebration. | Employees, Students, Community | Centennial Committee |
| MCC Kicks off Centennial Week with Flag Raising Ceremony | September 18, 2023 | Centennial Celebration kicked off with the Centennial Flag Raising Ceremony on the south lawn of the Prahl Center. | Employees, Students, Community | Centennial Committee |
| 21st I.G.N.I.T.E Program Graduation | September 12, 2023 | On September 12, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office held its graduation ceremony of the I.G.N.I.T.E. program at the Genesee County Jail. Two graduates earned Ararmarks’ food safety program, one earned his GED, and the rest of the graduates earned certificates from Mott’s welding program. | Employees, Students, Community | Workforce and Economic Development |
| 9/11 Reflection Ceremony | September 11, 2023 | MCC held its 9/11 Reflection Ceremony at the World Trade Center monument on the south side of the Prahl College Center. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Public Safety |
| Student Life Week of Welcome | September 4, 2023 | Student Life kicked off their Week of Welcome (WOW), event which ran through September 8. WOW was an introduction to campus and Student Life where students were able to eat before and after class and learn about future Student Life activities and student clubs they are able to join. | Students | Student Life |
| Passage to India | August 31, 2023 | The Foundation for Mott Community College hosted A Passage to India from 6-7:30 p.m., as part of the events leading up to and supporting the College’s Centennial celebration. A Passage to India is a dinner event featuring singers Anurag Komaragiri & Vasudha Komaragiri, and Neelam’s Bollywood Dance Academy under the direction of Neelam Puri. Culture, food and experiences were shared amongst guests as they ventured through the evening. | Employees, Students, Community | The Foundation for MCC |
| 2023 All- Employee College Kickoff Breakfast and Program | August 31, 2023 | Mott Community College took over the Flint Cultural Center with the Annual All-Employee Kickoff Breakfast and Luncheon. The theme of this year’s program was Shared History, Forward Together celebrating the 100 years of the College’s history. Breakfast was enjoyed by all at the Sloan Museum of Discovery. Afterwards, everyone strolled across the Cultural Center campus to The Whiting for the program. | Employees and Students | - |
| MCC at the Sloan: Athletic Traditions, Flint Junior College to MCC | August 30, 2023 | MCC hosted the final lecture installment of Centennial Lecture and Concert Series with the panel discussion “MCC Athletic Traditions - FJC to MCC” with a panel of speakers at 6 p.m. in the Sloan Museum of Discovery. The Honorable Duncan Beagle was the moderator and the panel consisted of Tom Yeotis, Justus Thigpen, Al Perry, Shawn Brown, Nancy Dash and Coach Steve Schmidt. The panel covered the rich athletic history of MCC from its earliest days that included football and basketball teams and the “sportsters,” the first women’s athletic organization founded in the early 1930s, to today’s nationally ranked men’s basketball and e-sports teams. | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| International Overdose Awareness Day | August 31, 2023 | The Genesee County prevention coalition staged its third-annual Overdose Awareness Day on August 31. The day is used to bring attention to the number of overdose deaths in our county and to urge the community to be more vigilant in combating drug abuse. There have been 1,050 overdose deaths in the last five years in Genesee County. As part of the effort, the GCPC planted 1,000 purple flags on the Mott Community College's main campus along Court Street to create a visual reminder about this important issue. Another 1,000 purple flags were planted in front of the Southern Lakes Branch Center on Thompson Road in Fenton Township. | Employees, Students, Community | Institutional Advancement |
| MCC Chapter of Women in Education Ceremony | August 22, 2023 | A small ceremony was held by the MCC Women in Education (WIE) chapter to honor MCC graduate Kelly Minto and recognize current MCC student Mayama Anter. Minto was honored for efforts and activities with WIE during her time as a student and received a scholarship of $2,000. Anter received a gift basket full of goodies including gift cards and treats from local vendors with ties to MCC. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Women in Education |
| MCC/UNAM MOU Signing for Student Exchange Program | June 22, 2023 | A meeting was held between Mott Community College and Universidad del Atlántico Medio (UNAM) with the two college presidents, Dr. Beverly Walker-Griffea and Dr. Ana María González Martín, to officially mark the start of an academic partnership between the two institutions. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC International Institute |
| MCC 2023 Summer Hiring Fair | June 21, 2023 | MCC hosted the first in-person hiring event since before the COVID-19 pandemic in the Event Center. There were 26 employers representing a variety of industries in attendance to meet with 149 job seekers. | Employees, Students, Community | Workforce and Economic Development |
| MCC WED Graduation Ceremony | June 16, 2023 | MCC WED had more than 200 graduates from the following programs: Adult Education, Gateway to College, Healthcare, Advance Manufacturing, Information Technology and Skilled Trades. | Employees, Students, Community | Workforce and Economic Development |
| Mott Middle College Commencement Ceremony | June 9, 2023 | Mott Middle College held its Commencement Ceremony honoring 50 graduates in the Ballenger Field House which was filled with loved ones cheering them on. The graduates not only graduated high school, but on average earned 34 college credits during their time with Mott Middle College. | Employees, Students, Community | Mott Middle College |
| Graduation Ceremony for Thumb COrrectional Facility Program | June 8, 2023 | MCC is an educational partner in the Second Chance Pell program in Michiganand had 8 graduates from the program. | Employees, Students, Community | Student Academic Success |
| MCC Applewood Lecture Series: Police Evolution with Sheriff Christopher Swanson | June 2, 2023 | MCC Applewood Lecture Series hosted Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson for his lecture “Police Evolution.” Sheriff Swanson recounted his mission to bridge the divide between police officers and the community during the volatile protests of May 2020 following the murder of George Floyd. | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| 2023 Michigan Career Quest | May 24 and 25, 2023 | Mott Community College joined GST Michigan Works for the 2023 MICareerQuest with many of the College’s programs on display for students from across the region to experience. Health Sciences, Technology, Workforce & Economic Development and LERTA programs exhibited their offerings to show students what each program had to offer. | Employees, Students, Community | Technology, Health Sciences and Workforce and Econominc Development |
| 65th Annual Student Art Show. | May 19 - June 30, 2023 | More than 200 student pieces are on display in the art galleries of the Visual Arts and Design Center. Photography, sketches, paintings, art installations and more are available for you to enjoy. | Employees, Students, Community | Fine Arts |
| MCC Centennial Lecture Series will feature "MCC & the Civil Rights Era" with speakers Charles H. Winfrey and William A. Johnson, Jr | May 24, 2023 | Discussion on the College during the Civil Rights Movement and their own contributions to improving civil rights in Flint and throughout the country. | Employees, Students, Community | Instiutional Advancement and the Centennial Committee |
| MCC 2023 Centennial Commencement Ceremony | May 6, 2023 | Commencement ceremony honoring all of the MCC graduates of 2023 | Employees, Students, Community | Student Academic Success |
| MCC Graduate Honors Reception | May 3, 2023 | Celebration of Scholars at the 2023 Graduate Honors Reception | Employees, Students, Community | Student Academic Success |
| Lavender Graduation | April 29, 2023 | MCC held a Lavender Graduation celebrating the LGBTQIA+ graduates with their families and friends | Employees and Students | GSA |
| "A Sankofain Framework for Creating Space and Embracing Black Academic Excellence!" | April 28, 2023 | A presentation on the dicsussion of the meaning of Sankofa (to go back and get it) and how it intertwines with Black Academic Excellence. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Men of Color |
| 2023 MCC Writing Awards | April 27, 2023 | The Writing Awards are presented each year by the faculty of the English Department in the Arts and Humanities Division at the College. | Employees, Students, Community | English Department in the Arts and Humanities Division |
| Take Back the Night March | April 12, 2023 | MCC and a host of community partners held this event to promote safety and awareness for violence against women. | Employees, Students, Community | MCC Feminist League |
| Student Leader Luncheon | March 31, 2023 | Dr. Beverly hosted the students for a Q&A session focused on the needs of the students. | Students | Office of the President |
| Virtual Cultural Fair - Spain | March 30, 2023 | Mott's International Institute took visitors on a tour of Spain without leaving the College by hosting the Spain Cultural Fair on March 30 in the MCC Event Center. There were various stations highlighting and enhancing cultural understanding of Spain. Many activities filled the afternoon including: music and dance, trivia, a selfie station, tables full of information and paella. | Employees, Students, Community | International Institute |
| MI-ACE Women's Network Equal Pay Day Brunch | March 28, 2023 | MI-ACE Women's Network held their annual Equal Pay Day Brunch. March 28 is this year's date symbolizing how far into the new year a woman must work, on average, to earn what a man did in the previous year. | Employees, Students, Community | MI ACE |
| Student Life Visits The Zekelman Holocaust Center | March 8, 2023 | Student Life took another trip to the Zekelman Holoaust Center for a lecture titled "Where are all the Women,” which was an event for International Women's Day. This event was informative and really touched on women being left out of the struggles of history, focusing on the Holocaust. | Employees, Students, Community | Student Life |
| The Black Professional Alliance holds a Celebration at Flint Institute of Art | February 25, 2023 | Mott’s BPA sponsored the Celebration of Black Culture: Art, Music & Dance at the Flint Institute of Arts (FIA)! | Employees, Students, Community | Black Professional Alliance |
| WOMAN and WIE "The Future is Female" | February 16, 2023 | On Feb. 16, WOMAN and WIE gathered at Sauce Italian Restaurant for lively discussion and networking before the Flint Repertory Theatre production of "The Future is Female." | Employees, Students, Community | Women of Mott Affinity Network and Women in Education |
| Mott's Men of Color | February 10, 2023 | Mott's Men of Color Program holds inaugural event | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| St. John Street Project | February 3, 2023 | In collaboration with the Sloan Museum, MCC held a viewing of the St John Street Project Documentary in Studeent Life | Employees, Students, Community | MCC/Sloan Museum partnership |
| MLK Jr. Day of Service | January 16, 2023 | MCC showed up and showed out at the 2023 MLK Day of Service, as 50 volunteers participated in the no-sew blanket event making 68 blankets for five charities in Flint. | Employees, Students, Community | Phi Theta Kappa |
| MLK Jr. Tribute Dinner | January 12, 2023 | "Grace and Perseverance Under Pressure" | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
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| Holidays Around the World | December 23, 2022 | The President's Office and Executive Cabinet take the College on Holiday Celebrations from Around the World | Employees, Students, Community | Office of the President and Executive Cabinet |
| AAWCC Scholarship Luncheon | December 2, 2022 | Every year, the American Association of Women in Community Colleges (AAWCC) provides a celebration of food and femininity while supporting scholars. | Employees, Students, Community | American Association for Women in Community Colleges |
| Pre Nursing Mentorship | November 22, 2022 | Helping underrepresented pre-nursing students to have a competitive application and empower them with tools to succeed. | Employees, Students, Community | - |
| WOMAN Thirst-Days | November 18, 2022 | Women of Mott Affinity Network Meets for Fellowship | Employees, Students, Community | WOMAN Infinity Group |
| National Apprenticeship Week Women in Apprenticeship Breakfast | November 17, 2022 | MCC celebrated the 8th annual National Apprenticeship Week by hosting a Women in Apprenticeships breakfast and program on Nov. 17 in the RTC Auditorium. | Employees, Students, Community | Office of E-LEarning and Workforce & Economic Development |
| MI_ACES Collaborative Virtual Luncheon | November 11, 2022 | Unleashing a new normal of who we are today through emotional intelligence, authenticity, and agility was the theme of the MI ACE Women of Color Collaborative virtual luncheon | Employees, Students, Community | MI ACE |
| MCC International Institute Cultural Excursion | November 11, 2022 | MCC Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) faculty and our Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Maria Lopez De Bayas Alcantara attended the first of two cultural excursions scheduled for this academic year. The group went to the Detroit Institute of Arts and shared their knowledge and reflections about cultural and global awareness as they toured the gallery. | Employees, Students, Community | International Institute |
| Dr. Beverly Waker-Griffea elected to Diversity Hall of Fame | October 20, 2022 | Dr. Beverly was honored by her alma mater as she was elected to Oklahoma State University's Diversity Hall of Fame | Employees, Students, Community | President's Office |
| Peace and Dignity Ceremony | October 10, 2022 | Recognition of the cultural contributions of the indigenous people in our community | Employees, Students, Community | Peace and Dignity Committee |
| September 11, 2001 Reflection Ceremony | September 9, 2022 | Remembrance of 9/11 | Employees, Students, Community | Department of Public Safety |
| All-Employee College Meeting celebrating Pride Month | June 23, 2022 | DEI - Celebrating Pride Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring Frances Kai-Hwa Wang | May 26, 2022 | DEI - Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| Asian American and Pacific Islander Student Forum with Frances Kai-Hwa Wang | May 26, 2022 | Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month | Students | President's Office |
| Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series - Nikole Hannah-Jones | April 13, 2022 | The Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series, named for benefactor William S. Ballenger, Sr., brings prominent individuals to the college to lecture on topics of social, cultural, economic, scientific and historical significance. It was created to enhance educational opportunities for MCC students as well as create a public discussion of issues facing the greater Flint community. | Employees, Students, Community | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| MCC Chapter AAWCC Day of Dialogue | March 25, 2022 | Women's Professional Development | Employees | AAWCC |
| ACE Women's Network Equal Pay Day and Salary Negotiation Workshop | March 24, 2022 | Women's Professional Development | Employees | ACE Women's Network |
| AAWCC Affinity Group - Walk in Her Shoes After Hours | March 25, 2022 | Women's Professional Development | Employees | AAWCC Affinity Group |
| Black Professional Alliance - The 1619 Project Roundtable Discussion | March 25, 2022 | Book discussion on The 1619 Project | Employees | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting celebrating Women's History Month | March 24, 2022 | DEI - Celebrating Women's History Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| Black Professional Alliance Soul Food Cooking Demonstration with Chef Keysa Smith | March 2022 | BPA Affinity Group activity | Employees | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting celebrating Black History Month | February 24, 2022 | DEI - A celebration of Black History Month at MCC | Employees | President's Office |
| Black Professional Alliance Celebrates Black History Month - Meet the Artist with Ed Watkins | February 19, 2022 | BPA Affinity Group activity | Employees | BPA Affinity Group/President's Office |
| The Circle | February 2022 - Present | Sessions that allows MCC employees and students to participate in courageous conversations about issues that impact our community college, higher education in general and the students and community members we serve. | Employees | President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring an update on Goals and Strategic Objectives | January 27, 2022 | An overview of what MCC has accomplished in the Institutional Priorities | Employees | President's Office |
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| MCC Hispanic Heritage Student Forum featuring Consuelo Kickbusch | October 28, 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Month | Students | President's Office |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring Consuelo Kickbusch | October 28, 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Month | Employees | President's Office |
| All-Employee Professional Development | September 3, 2021 | Inaugural strategic DEI leadership training for all employees. Worked with Center for Strategic Diversity Leadership and Social Innovation, and the National Inclusive Excellence Leadership Academy (NIXLA). | Employees | President's Office/HR |
| Women in Education Celebrating the Arts | June 2021 | Highlight and promote talent of MCC Women | Campus Community | FMCC |
| Stop Asian Hate Solidarity March | May 2021 | Collaborative effort to bring attention to prejudice and bias against Asian Pacific Islanders | Campus Community | Student Life |
| Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series - John Quinonis | April 1, 2021 | The Ballenger Eminent Persons Lecture Series, named for benefactor William S. Ballenger, Sr., brings prominent individuals to the college to lecture on topics of social, cultural, economic, scientific and historical significance. It was created to enhance educational opportunities for MCC students as well as create a public discussion of issues facing the greater Flint community. | Students, Employees, Community | IA |
| Understanding Pronouns Workshop | March 2021 | Introduction to pronouns beyond the binary. Practical use based on experience to bring about inclusivity and enhance leadership | Campus | Michigan ACE / FMCC |
| Day of Dialogue | March 2021 | Engagement and discussion with focus on topics of concern to women | Campus | AAWCC |
| One College Many Homelands | March 2021 | hear stories & experiences about cultures around the globe | Faculty, Staff, Community | AA |
| Women's Equal Pay | March 2021 | Equal Pay Day symbolizes the disparities in wages of women (including minorities) versus their male counterparts. | Campus | AAWCC |
| MCC International Week | March 2021 | to promote dialogue and inclusion toward those who have experienced prejudice | Faculty, Staff, Students | AA |
| All-Employee College Meeting featuring Ted Ellis | February 25, 2021 | DEI - Chronicling the African American Struggle, Resilience, and Perseverance | Employees | President's Office |
| Black History Month Virtual Student Forum featuring Ted Ellis | February 25, 2021 | DEI - Chronicling the African American Struggle, Resilience, and Perseverance | Students | President's Office |
| Black History Month Community Forum featuring Ted Ellis | February 25, 2021 | DEI - Chronicling the African American Struggle, Resilience, and Perseverance | Community | President's Office |
| Winter Civil-Tea | Winter 2021 | Anada "Vibe" Rations seeks to promote unity among people of different beliefs, political persuasions, etc. | Campus | AA |
| Mott Book Club | 2021 - present | Engagement and discussions with MCC colleagues | Campus | MCC Council |
| Achieving the Dream Racial Equity Academy | 2021 | To provide tools, knowledge and resources to college leaders to equip them to scrutinize and dismantle structures/policies that serve as barriers to racially minoritized students | MCC Leadership | President |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MCC Council
| October 2020 - present | formed to promote systemic inclusiveness | Campus Employees | President |
| Telling Our Stories | October 2020 - June 2021 | designed to build more inclusive relationships through sharing personal stories to yield universal truths | Campus Employees | President |
| Leadership Retreat | August 2020 | DEI Related Topics | Campus Leadership | Various/President |
| Virtual Hate Crime Summit | August 2020 | Discussion regarding local resources addressing underreporting of hate crimes in the community | Community | IA |
Presidential Listening Sessions
| July 2020 - present | How can the College assist in navigating racism & bias | Employees & Students | President |
| EC Retreat | July 2020 | Learning to have courageous conversations about biases | Campus Leadership | President |
| Launch of New MCC Accessible Website | July 2020 | To ensure accessibility by all | Campus and Community | IT Services |
| Real Talk: Faculty Panel Discussion on the Murder of George Floyd | June 8, 2020 | Faculty-Moderated | Employees | AA/President |
| Bear Pause | April 2020 - present | DEI Related Topics | Campus Employees | Human Resources |
| MCC Practicing Civility | On Going | To promote and recognize acts of civility | Campus | IA |
| MCC/UM-Flint I-Pals | 2020-21 | 80 domestic and international students of diverse races, ethnicities, etc. became I-pals to facilitate interracial understanding, intercultural communication, etc. | Students | AA |
| MCC Connect2Complete | 2020-21 | nationally recognized model for equity in education to support underprepared students in getting ready for college coursework | Students | AA |
| Event | Date | Purpose | Audience | Department/Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commitment Thought Team Listening Sessions | April 2019 | DEI | Employees | HR |
| Leadership Retreat | August 2019 | DEI Training | Campus Leadership | Various/President |
| MCC Social Media | On Going | Promote DEI | Employees, Students and Community | IA |
