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Greetings!
The semester is winding down and before you
know it, your student will be home for
Thanksgiving break. Midterm grades have been
handed out, students have served on Kerusso Dayz:
Community, we opened Jolliffe Hall again, and our
fall athletic teams are headed to
nationals. It's been a busy fall semester up
to this point but God is doing some great things
in the lives of MCC students.
We count it a privilege to work with your
student. We pray that God continues to stretch
them and mold them into the man or woman he
desires as they attend MCC. If we can be of any
assistance to you, please let us know. Happy
Thanksgiving!!
Student Development Staff
Eric, Lauren &
Ben |
| Seasonal
Student Issues |
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 November
There is a seasonal ebb and flow when it
comes to student issues. Here are a few things
your student may be experiencing this fall:
- Realization that college life may not be as
perfect as he/she were led to believe.
- Realizing how difficult college academics
can be after receiving mid-term grades.
- Feeling for home with the holidays quickly
approaching.
- Relationship conflicts and confusion as
student sees different types of relationships
and may get involved with someone.
- Tiredness and exhaustion from the semester
and activities that he/she may be involved in.
Helping your Student this
Month:
- Encourage him/her to stick it out until the
end of the semester.
- Suggest ways to incorporate physical
activity into their schedule.
- Encourage him/her to stay on campus during
the weekends instead of going home or on a
weekend adventure.
- Have positive, open, and encouraging
conversations.
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| Jolliffe
Hall Reopening |
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 A New
Generation
On Thursday, September 24 Jolliffe Hall,
located on the corner of 14th & Anderson
reopened after a 16 month renovation.
The building was gutted and rebuilt on the
inside that now houses a 300-seat chapel, the MCC
library, two classrooms, a student lounge, and an
MCC history room. Jolliffe was originally built in
1929 and functioned as the main administrative and
educational building until 1986. It has played a
key role in the life, history, and mission of the
college
hosting everything from classrooms to
library, chapel to campus bookstore, faculty
offices to student mailroom. Most alumni have fond
memories of Jolliffe Hall and know it as the
cornerstone of the campus.
Students, faculty, and staff are very excited
the construction is finished and that Jolliffe can
be a place where students will be educated,
equipped, and enriched for many generations to
come.
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| Kerusso
Dayz: Community |
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 Serving Manhattan
Kerusso Dayz, started 10 years ago, continues
to be a highlight for many students that attend
MCC. October 15 & 16 students, faculty,
and staff went into the Manhattan community and
served a variety of local ministries and
organizations. The purpose of KD is "to proclaim
God's love to His people" no matter the
task.
Kerusso Dayz ministries is coordinated
through the Student Development office each year.
There are three different Kerusso
Dayz opportunities that students can
participate in each year: Kerusso Dayz:
Community, Kerusso Dayz, and Kerusso Dayz:
International.
Kerusso Dayz will be during spring break and
students have five different opportunities to
travel to Chicago, IL; Stockton, KS; Joplin, MO;
Mexico City, Mexico; and Rocky Point, Mexico.
Students can find more information about KD in the
Student Development Office.
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| Holiday
Breaks |
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 Thanksgiving &
Christmas
A few items you need to be aware of as
parents, guardians, and family members:
- Your student has classes on Monday, November
23 & Tuesday, November 24. If your student
does not attend classes on these days, they will
be considered as an unexcused absence.
- There are no classes November 25-27 for
Thanksgiving Break.
- Although you may be hoping for a relaxing
Thanksgiving holiday with your student, realize
that this is a VERY stressful time for him/her.
There are many last minute assignments, papers,
and exams due immediately after Thanksgiving
break with finals starting on December 14. Give
them some extra space and a lot of
understanding.
- Finals are December 14-17. The residence
halls close on Friday, December 18 at 5:00pm.
- The residence halls will open for the spring
semester on Sunday, January 10 at
1:00pm
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| Crusader
Athletics |
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 Fall
Athletics
All MCC fall athletic teams are headed to the
National Tournament after a very successful
volleyball and soccer season.
Women's Volleyball
The Lady Crusader
Volleyball team captured the Regional Championship
under Coach Lauren Sanders. This is their fourth
regional championship in the last five years as
they defeated Grace University in the
championship match. Their current overall
record is 23-6. The National NCCAA Volleyball
tournament is November 12-14 in Kissimmee, FL.
NCCAA Central All-Region Team: MVP &
Libero of the Year, Jen McGauley; 1st Team All
Region: Katie, Jensen, Laura Skiles, & Aly
Woodbury.
Women's
Soccer
The Lady Crusader Soccer team is headed
to their third National Tournament as the Central
Region Representative after finishing 7-5-2 under
Coach Eric Ingmire. The National Tournament
is November 13-16 in Kissimmee, FL.
Men's Soccer
The Men's Crusader Soccer team captured the
Conference Championship and their 12th straight
Regional Championship. The team went 7-5-2
this season under Coach Dr. Rick Wright and will
compete for their fourth national championship in
five years. The National Tournament is November
13-16 in Kissimmee, FL.
NCCAA Central All-Region Team: MVP: Tim
Krigbaum; Midfielders: Nathan Love & Drew
Proctor; Forward: Andrew
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