August events at CCBC

BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (July 27, 2012) – The Community College of Baltimore County gives you lots to do during the waning days of summer 2012. Enjoy eclectic art at CCBC Catonsville and CCBC Dundalk and great summer theatre at CCBC Essex. And, don’t forget to gear up for fall by registering for a credit or continuing education programs at CCBC!

Ongoing
Register NOW for fall 2012 credit classes that begin August 27. Want to know more? You can learn about the many programs of study that CCBC offers as well as information about financial aid, scholarships, advising and veteran services at the “Discover CCBC! Information Sessions” to be held 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 9, on all CCBC’s three main campuses. Interested in touring a CCBC campus? Sign up for a Thursday tour offered throughout the year at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Considering career training or life enrichment offerings? Need to take basic education courses or prepare for the GED? Call the Continuing Education Call Center at 443-840-4700 for information or to request a catalog.

Through Aug. 4 – CCBC Catonsville
The Gallery at CCBC Catonsville – “Re: purpose”
Curated by CCBC Arts student Emilyann Craighead, the show features the works of artists Susan Brandt, Jim Doran, Anna Fine Foer, Skye Gilkerson, Diana Marta, Alex Queral and Nikki Rosato.
FREE. For information and summer gallery hours, call 443-840-4246

Through Aug. 4 – CCBC Dundalk
The Gallery at CCBC Dundalk – “America Idle”
Curated by Jermaine Bell, a former CCBC student now at MICA, this eclectic exhibit featuring artists Sebastian Martorona, Christina Marsh, Susana Raab, and Sofia Silva pays homage to consumerism.
FREE. For information and summer gallery hours, call 443-840-3497

Through Aug. 5 – CCBC Essex
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre – “Sunset Boulevard”
Mainstage, B Building, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
Norma Desmond, an aging silent screen actress who never made it in talkies, is determined to star in her play directed by the great Cecil B. DeMille. “Sunset Blvd.” has all the poignancy and melodrama of any Hollywood movie.
Tickets: $20 adults, $18 seniors (60+), $12 children (12 and younger). CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

Through Aug. 5 – CCBC Essex
Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre – “Laura”
Cabaret Theatre, B Building, CCBC Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard
When Lt. Detective Mark McPherson is assigned to investigate a murder he hardly expects to find himself falling in love with the beautiful victim. See how he solves this dilemma and the mystery.
Tickets: $18 adults and $16 seniors (60+). CCBC Box Office 443-840-ARTS (2787)

Aug. 8 – CCBC Essex
Radiography Program – Medical Imaging Fair
10 a.m. – J Building, Room 100
6 p.m. – N Building, Room 213
The Community College of Baltimore County’s School of Health Professions offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography, one of the fastest growing occupations in health care The program prepares graduates in the use of radiation to create images of human tissues, organs, bones and vessels for medical examination. CCBC also offers six-month Advanced Imaging Programs in CT and MRI. These programs are designed to provide the working Radiologic Technologist with the theoretical background and documented clinical experience necessary to sit for the Computed Tomography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging Registry examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
FREE. To register for either information session, email imagingfair@ccbcmd.edu with your name, phone number and email address. Please be sure to indicate which session you would like to attend.

Aug. 9 – CCBC campuses
Discover CCBC! Information Sessions
10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 9 at CCBC Essex A-260; CCBC Dundalk A-107, and CCBC Catonsville H-308
Discover everything you need to know about CCBC – How to register, How to apply for financial aid or scholarships, How to find an advisor, How to select courses that will help you complete your degree, What student services are available, and much more.
FREE. Register at www.ccbcmd.edu/infosessions or call 443-840-1377.

Aug. 10 – CCBC Catonsville
Continuing Education – Machine Tool Short-Term Training
9 .m. Friday, Aug. 10 -- Mandatory orientation
This new Machine Tool Short-Term Training program is offered to high school graduates or GED holders.
Contact the Continuing Education Call Center at 443-840-4700 for information and to register.

Aug. 13 - Sept. 22 – CCBC Dundalk
The Galleries at CCBC present In the Arms of Morpheus
Curated by ADiM student Emily Matens.
Reception with the artists will be held 6-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7
FREE. For information and exhibit hours, call 443-840-4326.

Aug. 17 – CCBC Essex and CCBC Randallstown
Continuing Education – Allied Health Program Information Sessions
6 p.m. – CCBC Essex Building N; CCBC Randallstown.
For more information, contact the Continuing Education Call Center at 443-840-4700.

Aug. 24 – CCBC Catonsville
Continuing Education – Machine Tool Short-Term Training
9 .m. Friday, Aug. 24 -- Mandatory orientation
This new Machine Tool Short-Term Training program is offered to high school graduates or GED holders.
Contact the Continuing Education Call Center at 443-840-4700 for information and to register.

Aug. 27 – All CCBC campuses and extension centers
Fall 2012 credit classes begin
Free shuttle service for students from campus to campus begins during the first week of classes.

Aug. 27 – Sept. 29 – CCBC Catonsville
The Galleries at CCBC presents Faculty Identity
Curated by CCBC Art faculty member Sharon Trumbull.
Reception with the faculty artists will be 6-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 14.
FREE. For information and exhibit hours, call 443-840-4246.

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