Latinos in the Washington Metro Area Maria Sprehn-Malagon (professor of anthropology), Jorge Hernandez-Fujigaki (professor of history), and Linda Robinson (counselor and professor) collaborated on this overview of the Latino community in Washington, DC. Photographs and historical research document more than a century of Latino immigration, political and civic activities, as well as noted academic, occupational […]
Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Sierra Leone Medicinal plants and traditional healers play a critical role in West African health care, especially in treating HIV and AIDS. Dr. Cyrus MacFoy, professor of biology, researcher, and scientific consultant, presents more than 200 plants used by African practitioners to treat more than 100 diseases and illnesses. […]
That Ever Died So Young Author Judy Kelly, professor of reading, explores guilt and forgiveness in her debut novel. Protagonist Scott Kersey becomes consumed with guilt in the death of his mother. Kersey tries to vindicate himself by tracking down his mother’s murderer.
Feminine Transitions A Photography Celebration of Natural Beauty Alyscia Cunningham ’02, ’10 focuses the camera lens on female faces (no makeup allowed) to show the inherent beauty in their lines, shapes, and features, rather than flawless complexions. Cunningham has contributed to National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, America Online, and the Smithsonian Institution.
How I Lost My Uterus And Found My Voice A Memoir of Love, Hope, and Empowerment In this award-winning memoir, Michelle L. Whitlock ’99 recounts her journey from a diagnosis of invasive cervical cancer at 26 through an experimental surgery, and then becoming her own health advocate. Inspirational and honest, her memoir tells the emotional […]
The Buddhist Goddess Marishiten A Study of the Evolution and Impact of Her Cult on the Japanese Warrior Cybersecurity Professor David Hall investigates the Buddhist cult of Marici, the warrior goddess that influenced the Japanese samurai. Hall follows the cult’s evolution in India, China, and Japan, with attention to its texts and rituals. Drawing on […]
Dr. Gueye, the first recipient of the “Rising Star” young alumni award, is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. After completing a bachelor’s degree in biology from Hood College, she worked at the National Cancer Institute for a year, concentrating on breast cancer research and mouse genomics. During her years […]
The answer was “yes” for the 711 people who enrolled last fall in Get Ready for College English, MC’s first massive open online course (MOOC). A MOOC differs from a traditional online course in that is usually free, noncredit, and features huge enrollment. The course, designed to prepare students to test into a college-level English […]
Professor of the Year Honored Kudos keep coming for Dr. Greg Wahl, 2013 Maryland Professor of the Year. Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice issued a proclamation honoring Wahl’s teaching excellence during the council’s January session. “I’m not really doing anything differently than my faculty colleagues,” said Wahl at the event. “All of the things […]
Watch for construction and/or renovation of the Science and Applied Studies building (G); Science West (R); North Garage (R); and Pavilion 3 (TP/SS). The College also refurbished all libraries to create a consistent look and feel. Renovations on Science East wrapped up in time for the spring 2014 semester. The project added much-needed study areas, […]
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