CT State Middlesex

On July 31, CT State Middlesex hosted 26 engaged Meriden high school students as part of the GEAR UP initiative. The students attended classes in Forensics, College and Career Success, and Group Dynamics. Denzel Quinones, a Maloney High student, appreciated the hands-on lab experience. “The partnership between Middlesex and Meriden Public Schools is a true collaborative effort,” added Kaara Koplowitz, who oversees the program. The GEAR UP grant program is focused on increasing the college and career readiness of low-income students throughout high school and college. Find out more > https://www.gearupct.com/

The MxCC Foundation is partnering with area restaurants to raise money for the Foundation. The MxCC Foundation ‘Give Back’ day/nights are beginning this Wednesday, August 7, at Chili’s in Cromwell. Please order from Chili’s on Wednesday and 15% of your purchase will go to the MxCC Foundation. If you order from Mondo Pizza next Tuesday (August 13), Fuego in Cromwell (August 21), or Cromwell Pizza (August 27), 20% of your purchase will benefit the Foundation. Just mention: “Middlesex Community College Foundation” when you order!

CT State Middlesex is pleased to announce the MxCC Foundation has received a $250 unrestricted grant from the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. This grant is made possible through CFMC’s Pop-up Grant initiative, which recognizes CEO Kim Hogan and CT State Middlesex for being “Good People Doing Great Things.” We are grateful for the support and proud to contribute to making Middlesex County “a great place to live, work and play.”

CT State Middlesex welcomed new students today for orientation! The campus was buzzing with excitement as the leadership team and current students gave new students a warm welcome. We wish our incoming class lots of luck as the semester begins later this month! Orientation dates for 2024 are listed at: https://ctstate.edu/admissions-registration/new-student-orientation/in-person-orientation?fbclid=IwY2xjawEZ201leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHf4oymbGMjNzOHcB_jgvl6d5yNmAKOeg6-5TyBKmRLzLNiAP-JFVncd5ww_aem_C_7A1yKd8BLbwA2Mh4GhWw

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Cans-4-A-Cause for their generous donations of $1,000 and $500 to the MxCC Foundation in support of the Magic Food Bus pantry. These contributions are instrumental in helping the pantry continue to provide essential resources to students in need. The $500 amount is a result of the redeemable cans sorted by Middlesex volunteers at the Travelers Championship event in June. The generosity of Cans-4-A-Cause, led by alum Jeff Myjak, not only addresses immediate needs but also enhances the sense of community on campus.

Enroll-in-a-Day event next Saturday, August 10!
Registration for all students — new, continuing, returning, transfer and visiting — is now open. New and continuing students can meet with an advisor and register for Fall 2024 classes. Sign up at www.ctstate.edu/enroll

Attention new CT State Middlesex students! New student orientation will be held to prepare students for success this fall semester. Join our first session next Friday, August 2.
Learn more: https://ctstate.edu/admissions-registration/new-student-orientation/in-person-orientation

Submit your FAFSA today to apply for financial aid for the upcoming semester! The financial aid office will be hosting FAFSA workshops on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. throughout the summer to help you with this process. As a reminder, payment for fall classes is due by August 1. Learn more: https://ctstate.edu/newsroom/item/ct-state-campuses-host-fafsa-sessions-this-summer

On July 10, STEM GEMS 5th and 6th graders visited campus, exploring the Center for New Media and the Science Lab. The program received support from the NASA CT Space Grant and was a collaboration between Middlesex and STEAM Train Inc. Dr. Lin Lin, CT Space Grant Campus director, and Professor Emerita Donna Hylton, CEO of Steam Train, Inc., coordinated the effort. Special thanks to faculty and staff members Phil Fox, Rick Eriksen, Todd Levesque, Akalushi Muthukumarana, Betty Riedinger and Thuy Dinh for their help with the activities.

THIS WEEKEND! To make registering for the fall semester as convenient as possible, CT State Community College Middlesex is offering Saturday in-person enrollment services to give you time to meet with an advisor and register for classes. In addition to advising, the cashier, financial aid and admissions offices also will be open. Saturday hours on July 13 are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sign up here > https://mxcc.edu/ct-state-community-college-offers-special-saturday-hours-july-13/

Meet recent Middlesex graduate Katherine Tocto-Quituisaca and hear how her college experience contributed to her academic and personal success.

Katherine Tocto Quituisaca Student Success Story 2024 Fine Cut 1

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and splendid Independence Day! 🇺🇸

To make registering for the fall semester as convenient as possible for you, CT State Community College Middlesex will be offering Saturday in-person enrollment services to give you time to meet with an advisor and register for classes. In addition to advising, the cashier, financial aid and admissions offices also will be open. Saturday hours on July 13 are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CT State Middlesex be hosting the 36th Connecticut Foodshare Mobile Pantry today, 1 p.m.– 1:45 p.m. The format will be a Farmer’s Market with tables and chairs and lots of food in the Lower Parking Lot.

It is only for 45 minutes. Any member of our college may take advantage of this food opportunity. Usually, lots of fresh produce.

A community of players!🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂ ♻️ Today, in the heat members of the Middlesex faculty and staff volunteered at the Travelers Championship to help raise money for Cans 4 A Cause.

A big, THANK YOU, to our generous friends over at Connecticut State Community College: Middlesex for donating personal care items that will be super helpful for our local families in need to stay comfortable in the warm weather!!! ☀🫶