MxCC Foundation



		On October 31, 2009, we had a wonderful MxCC $cholarship 5K Run and Walk Middlesex and Community Day. The Foundation wants to thank all of the generous sponsors for making this event such a success: LOCAL UNION NO.1150 and Thyme in a Bottle Catering And a special thanks for the great coverage in The Middletown Press: Runners celebrate Halloween at MxCC’s 5K Published: Sunday, November 1, 2009 9:59 PM EST By LESLIE PARSONS, Press staff MIDDLETOWN — Onlookers stood on either side of Training Hill Road, cheering and straining to recognize the face of Brendan Atkins, 24, of Old Lyme, who would be the first to cross the finish line of the sixth annual Middlesex Community College Scholarship 5K Run and Walk Saturday. Atkins, who also won last year’s race, completed the 5K course in 17:37 and finished more than 30 seconds before the second-place runner. Lindsay Krysiak, 20, of Coventry, was the first female to finish the race, coming in at 21:53. Both Atkins and Krysiak were named the overall champions of the race and received a trophy and an apple pie from Lyman Orchards in Middlefield as their prize. According to Trent Wright, one of the race’s directors, there were more runners this year than in previous years, despite drizzling that persisted throughout the race. He said that approximately 88 runners and 12 walkers participated, coming from across the central Connecticut area. Hannah Robinson, 20, a Wesleyan University junior from Pawcatuck, who finished 33rd in the race with a time of 23:22, said that a fellow student suggested that they participate in the race with their research lab. “We are doing a team-bonding activity,” she said. Barrie Robbins-Pianka, 63, of Middletown, came running across the finish line with a time of 26:07. “It’s a good day to run with company,” she said. “I had always heard it’s a very nice race.” Robbins-Pianka finished the race barefoot after having run half of the race without her shoes. Her father often ran barefoot and Robbins-Pianka continued the tradition. “I think I get better results,” she said. “It feels very natural.” She said that she wanted to “do something different,” but admitted that it was a challenge to run barefoot because the course included many gravel roads. Runners started on Training Hill Road, and then ran down Brooks Road and Cedar Lane before turning around on Cedar past Reservoir Road and running back to where they began the race. “We’re creating it into more than a race,” said Greg Kline, director of institutional advancement for Middlesex Community College, who considered the 5K event a “community day.” Beyond the race itself, those in attendance were treated to a performance by the Pratt & Whitney Screamin’ Eagles Band, as well as the All American Military Vehicle Show, courtesy of the Connecticut Military Vehicle Collectors Club of Portland. The Middlesex Community College Foundation hosts the event every year in order to raise money primarily for student scholarships, but also for academic programs that need funding. This year, funding was collected through donations from sponsors, a steamed cheeseburger event hosted earlier in the fall for students, a raffle drawing and registration from runners. “We hope that we will come really close to $10,000,” Kline said. “It’s certainly the most we’ve raised at this event.” Prizes were awarded to the winners in each of eight different age categories. According to Kline, this year was the first that included a race category for runners 12 and under. This year’s participants ranged in age from 9 to 73. As the event was held on Halloween, a costume contest was also held for participants who ran in costume. According to Kline, there were three costumed runners dressed as a bumble bee, a dog and a cat. Shannon Jezek, 24, of Moodus, a student at Middlesex Community College in human services, won a $50 gift card to Wal-Mart for her cat costume based on voting by audience applause. For more information on the Middlesex Community College Foundation, visit http://www.mxccfoundation.org. For a complete list of race results, visit www.snerro.com/SNERRO_/Results_files/MXCC%20ALL%2009.HTM. You can download your registration form by clicking here! MxCC Foundation Distributes Annual Report On-Line - October 22, 2009 The Foundation is pleased to announce that now the entire world has access to the 2008-2009 Annual Report of Middlesex Community College. This publication also includes information about the Middlesex Community College Foundation as well. In order to be considerate of the environment, this full color publication is available for your viewing by downloading and printing only the pages you will need! You can download your own copy by clicking here! Liberty Bank Foundation makes significant contribution to Middlesex Community College Foundation - February 2007 Liberty Bank Foundation recently made a contribution of $5,000 to the Middlesex Community College Foundation specifically for student scholarships. The gift will certainly "make the difference" for diverse students of low to moderate income families. The MxCC Foundation thanks the Liberty Bank Foundation on behalf of the very deserving students. Edowment fund at Middlesex Community College to support the study of the principles of Mahatma Gandhi - Middletown, Conn., Nov. 20, 2006 Representatives of Middlesex Community College Foundation and the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society (CVHTS) signed an agreement in Pegasus Gallery on the Middlesex campus creating an endowment fund at Middlesex Community College to support the study of the principles of Mahatma Gandhi. Middlesex students will now have the opportunity to learn about the life and teachings of Gandhi, his principles, and his philosophies of non-violence and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Witnessing the endowment signing were donors of the Radha Devi Joshi Family Foundation, Inc. and the Connecticut Valley Hindu Temple Society (CVHTS) as well as representatives of the Middlesex Community College Foundation. At Middlesex, President Wilfredo Nieves said the new fund will support educational programs and activities that embrace Gandhi’s principles and philosophy while also providing scholarships for students with diverse backgrounds. “This exciting new program will expose students to an environment in which Gandhi tested his philosophy of nonviolence,” Nieves said. “We envision this to include Indian philosophy, culture, and society and fine arts.” Professor Judith Felton Joins the Foundation At the Annual Meeting of the Foundation on September 12, 2006, Professor Judith Felton was elected to the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Ms. Felton is the faculty representative replacing Lucinda Patrick who has retired after serving the College and the Foundation for many years. The Middlesex Community College Welcomes Greg Kline Mr. Greg Kline was recently hired as the new Director of Institutional Advancement for the College. Mr. Kline comes with years of experience, most recently at Eastern Connecticut State University. Alll are welcomed to stop by and visit him at his office in Founders Hall. The MxCC Golf Classic – A Worthwhile and Successful Event! Another great big thank you to the MxCC Faculty and Staff, Alumni, Volunteers from everywhere, Foundation members, and friends of the College. You made it all worthwhile! Your generous support made the 3rd Annual Golf Classic held at Lyman Orchards in Middlefield on June 3, 2005 a great success! We expect to net abut $8,000. Since the first event in 2003, the Golf Classic has generated nearly $27,000 with about $12,000 going to scholarships. HOLD THIS DATE….. The 4th Annual Golf Classic Friday, June 2, 2006 Lyman Orchards Golf Course Middlefield, CT The MxCC Scholarships/Awards Ceremony The Scholarships/Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, May 13, 2005. Over 70 scholarships were awarded to students which totaled over $68,000, an increase of over $5,000 from 2003 – 2004. The recipients and donors, as well as staff, were excited to share in the ambience of the wonderful evening. Without these scholarships, many students would not have been able to attend MxCC and transform their dreams into realities! The MxCC 5K Walk/Run Had Sunshine and Runners! The 2nd Annual MxCC Scholarship 5K Walk/Run on Nov. 5, 2005 was a huge success with perfect running weather. The majority of entrants were runners. The event produced revenue of over $ 1,700 for the MxCC Foundation in support of student scholarships and academic programs. Trenton Wright, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement, was the Race Director for the event. Faculty member Richard Patrick and staff member Yvonne Rubin were the first male and female finishers from the college. Special thanks to Ray Dennis and Family, Richard Patrick, Yvonne Rubin, Walt Truscinski and Family, Kim Hogan, Rick Eriksen, Rich Lenoce, Deb Kleckowski, and Steve Krevisky for their support. HOLD THIS DATE….. The 3rd Annual MxCC Scholarship 5K Walk/Run and Health Fair November 4, 2006 MxCC Foundation Receives Grant from the Aetna Foundation The Middlesex Community College Foundation has been awarded an Aetna Foundation Grant of $5,000 in support of the MxCC Foundation’s 2006 Scholarship 5K Run/Walk and Health Fair that will take place on November 4, 2006. “It is because of the charitable support from institutions such as Aetna that we are able to continue to grow our commitment to providing students with the opportunity for increased education. We, at the Foundation, are sincerely appreciative of Aetna’s shared commitment to this goal,” said MxCC Foundation President Bruce Parmenter. The 2006 Scholarship 5K Run/Walk will be the third annual road race sponsored by the Foundation. Trenton Wright also appreciates Aetna’s grant. “This will allow the MxCC Foundation to fund the marketing of the event and will cover all up-front expenses. In addition, Aetna employees have agreed to participate in the event and recruit other employees,” said Wright. Proceeds from the 5K Run/Walks go to the MxCC Foundation Scholarship Fund. For over 25 years one of the Foundation’s main goals has been to provide scholarships to students who otherwise would not be able to continue their education. Scholarship Applications – 2006 Scholarship applications for 2006 are available NOW. They are widely distributed throughout the College and available online. The deadline for scholarship application submission is March 15, 2006. A Special Thanks Goes To………… Kudos to Judy Bertz, Rick Eriksen, and Marlene Olson and other Foundation and College staff for all of the hard work, dedicated hours, and creative ideas that went into making the MxCC Foundation Website a reality!