NMCC 50th Anniversary

The College's 50th anniversary begins in 2011.  The legislation to establish the school was signed in 1961.  A kick off celebration will be held on January 12, 2011 in the gym.  We'll have a big 1960's themed party.  So get out your poddle skirt, cat-eye glasses, saddle shoes and join us.  Lunch and games in the gym.   Think late 50's and early 60's.

If you want to sing or perform, contact Jason Parent or Betsy Harris.  Or just stop into the library and let us know what you would like to do and we'll relay the information.  If you have any memorabilia you would like to display from the 50's or 60's, contact the Development Office.

Come and be part of the fun!   The celebration begins at 11:00 am.

National Christmas Tree Ornaments By State

Here are some great photos of the ornaments created for each state for the National Christmas Tree.

Note that Maine's ornament is a library!

University Times from University of Maine at Presque Isle

We always pick up copies of the student newspaper, University Times, from the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI).  Whenever possible, we try to have a stack of them in the library.

The November 19th issue has a very interesting article by Jim Stepp on finding astronomy information.   Jim is the Assistant Dean of Students and the Director of Residential Life at UMPI.  Jim has always had an interest in astronomy and writes about it often.  His articles are always interesting and enlightening.  In this one, he mentions many astronomy sites that I thought would be of interest to NMCC students. I contacted Jim and with his permission I am posting some of the sites mentioned in his article.



Astronomy Calendar

Sunrise Sunset Calculator

Skymaps

Space weather

Space News

Space Imagery

New books shelf

Stop by the library and scan the new book shelf.  Make a request. Let us know what you would like to see in the library.

Campus Closed Today Due to Weather

Classes are canceled today (December 6th) at NMCC due to the weather.  This includes day, evening, and Husson classes held on NMCC campus. 

Presque Isle Webcam

If you can't make it to the Light Parade on Sunday night, take a look at it via this webcam

Annual Presque Isle Light Parade Rescheduled

The Presque Isle Light Parade has been rescheduled to Sunday, December 5th.  The parade begins at North Street at 6 pm and heads up Main Street.  The route ends at University of Maine at Presque Isle.  If you have never seen the Light Parade, it is an amazing site.  There are many beautiful floats and brightly decorated trucks.  Everyone has a great time at the parade.  Various groups and agencies hand out toys and books to children throughout the route.  NMCC has partnered with ACAP to collect gently used children's books to distribute along the parade route.  Special thanks to all community members, businesses, and service organizations that donated books, time, and funds to support the project.

It's a wonderful event.  Make plans to attend and you'll be glad you did.