11/10/09
MJC students win five journalism awards
Five students who are on the staff of the Pirates' Log or contributed to this student newspaper of Modesto Junior College, have won awards from the Journalism Association of Community Colleges (JACC) of Northern California. The awards were announced on Saturday, November 7, during the annual JACC Norcal Conference held at California State University, San Jose.more >>
11/10/09
Nursing Alumni Association awards scholarships and seeks members
The MJC Nursing Alumni Association awarded $9,000 in scholarships for the fall semester to 12 students enrolled in the MJC Registered Nurse Program. The purpose of the Nursing Alumni Association is to provide support and be a community resource to the MJC Nursing program, and holds annual fundraising events to raise scholarship money. November is "Membership Month" for the MJC Nursing Alumni Association and all nurses regardless of where they obtained their nursing education are urged to join. more >>
11/4/09
Presidential search
The Yosemite Community College District has begun a search process for hiring a new Modesto Junior College president . An announcement and position description is posted online, and the application deadline is January 8, 2010. more >>
11/3/09
MJC Speech and Debate Team wins1st Place Sweepstakes Trophy
The Modesto Junior College Speech and Debate Team brought home the First Place Sweepstakes trophy for community colleges from the Kevin Towhy Memorial Speech Tournament held October 23-25 at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. MJC competed against 28 participating two and four-year institutions, coming in with the top score out of the 14 Northern California community colleges at the tournament.more >>
10/23/09
Journalism program launches new online Pirates' Log
The students of Modesto Junior College's journalism program launched a new online version of the Pirates' Log on October 23, 2009. The online Pirates' Log, located at http://www.pirateslog.org, has a fresh new look and expanded possibilities for multi-media, as well as providing the opportunity for continuous news coverage, additions, updates and other content, on a round-the-clock basis. more >>
10/20/09
Seasonal flu vaccine available at MJC Health Services
MJC Health Services is offering five free seasonal flu vaccine clinics for MJC students this week! Health officials recommend flu vaccination for students as an important preventative measure. This year they are recommending that students receive BOTH the seasonal flu vaccine (currently available) and the new H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine (available soon for MJC students).more >>
10/2/09
MJC awarded prestigious $2.8 million Title V grant
Modesto Junior College has been awarded a prestigious Title V federal grant from the United States Department of Education that will provide $2.8 million in funding over a five-year period to support college-wide activities to increase the success of Hispanic, underrepresented, low income and other students. The grant program entitled "Strengthening Student Success" will provide a three-pronged approach aimed at increasing educational opportunities and enhancing academic quality at the college. more >>
9/23/09
Spring registration dates to be emailed to PiratesLink student addresses
Continuing Modesto Junior College students will receive their Spring 2010 registration dates and times by email on October 15 through the PiratesLink Student Email system. Students who have not yet activated their PiratesLink Student Email account are urged to do so immediately or they will be unable to access their registration dates and times. more >>
9/15/09
MJC receives donation for new stadium scoreboard
Modesto Junior College will receive a new stadium scoreboard courtesy of a $150,000 donation by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local #684 and the Northern California Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). more >>
9/3/09
New tax credit offered for textbook expenses!
Save your receipts for textbooks and other course materials - they may earn you a tax credit!more >>
8/25/09
MJC Athletic Hall of Fame inducts 20 honorees
MJC has selected 17 athletes, one coach and two "contributors" for induction into the college's Athletic Hall of Fame.more >>
8/25/09
5th grade classes offered free science sessions at MJC
The Science, Mathematics and Engineering Division will offer a Science Educational Encounters for Kids (SEEK) program for fifth graders this year. MJC professors will teach the free sessions from 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Friday of each month, from September 2009 through April 2010. Classes include interactive demonstrations followed by lab activities.more >>
8/25/09
Fall classes offered for senior citizens through the MICL program
Modesto Institute for Continued Learning (MICL) is a community of lifelong learners affiliated with MJC. MICL is providing a a wide range of fun, not-for-credit classes for senior citizens this fall, including Strength Training, Travel, Speech Arts, Writers' Workshop, Friday at the Movies, Leonardo da Vinci's Paintings, Tai Chi workouts, The Past Century, The Fifties, Bird Watching, What in the World, and Aprendiendo Espanol - Traveler's Spanish. more >>
7/1/09
MJC agriculture program and professor win awards
The Modesto Junior College Agriculture Department was named 2009 Outstanding Agricultural Program and Professor Steve Amador was honored as a Teacher of Excellence recently by the California Agriculture Teachers Association.more >>
6/22/09
State budget crisis to have impact on MJC in 2009-2010
California's community colleges, like the rest of our state, are in a crisis situation. Modesto Junior College, along with the other community colleges, is dealing with unprecedented enrollment demand, coupled with the largest proposed budget cuts in the system's history. Our students are facing proposed increases to the per unit enrollment fee as well as the complete elimination of the Cal Grant financial aid program.
The 2009-2010 state budget numbers are very fluid at this time and will certainly continue to change throughout the summer. Adding to the state budget challenge is a $41.1 million property tax shortfall for 2008-2009 and a projected property tax shortfall of $116.7 million for 2009-20. If the state's financial situation continues to worsen, mid-year cuts to community colleges could also come from the state for 2009-2010.
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