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| Wednesday, September 13 | Innovators of Thought |
| 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. |
Speaker Series · JBK Theater
Innovation & Technology Panel
Dave Baldwin • Mel Litter • Dr. Paul Miller
Moderated by Kelly Schulz, CEO of Maryland Tech Council
Network and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres prior to this conversation on the impacts and opportunities of tech in our collective futures.
Maryland Tech Council CEO Kelly Schulz, will dialogue with pioneers in the spheres of artificial intelligence, regenerative cultures, tech entrepreneurship, the metaverse and more.
Learn, share, and connect. Reserve your seat today!
This event is free and open to the public.
David S. Baldwin is the President and Chief Synthesist of Aquarian Technology Systems, Ltd. located in New Market, Maryland and the Founder of ImaginariumXR, a place dedicated to serving as the catalyst and change agent to convene individuals, organizations, and the community and will serve as a living laboratory for systems change and regenerative design.
Mel Litter is Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Frederick Innovation Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI), as well as a serial entrepreneur and independent consultant in economic development and community environmental solutions, through Elemental Impact Solutions and Mindful Living Consultants.
Paul D. Miller, Ed.D. is an educator and instructional technology innovator, serving as the Director of Professional Development at Montgomery College and has been recently engaged in preparing organizations to adapt to the world of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT.
Kelly Schulz is a mother, wife, successful small business owner, and former Secretary of Labor and Secretary of Commerce. Prior to public service, she was a program manager for a defense contractor and a small business partner in a cybersecurity firm.
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| Thursday, September 21 |Innovators of Thought |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Speaker Series · JBK Theater
Embodying a DEI Mindset: Internal Shift & External Action
Kevin Skwira-Brown
At times, diversity triggers a resistive reaction, causing tension either within us or between us and others, as we try to hold on to what is familiar. Instead, choose to understand, grow, and connect.
Go from surviving to thriving in unfamiliar environments… push for deeper internal examination and gain tangible skills in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion to better navigate through an ever-increasing diverse world, community, and family.
Kevin Skwira-Brown is a founding partner and full-time trainer/consultant at Cultural Fluency Associates LLP where he utilizes direct social service experience and grassroots multicultural community organizing and intercultural development and racial justice work.
This event is free and open to the public.
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| Tuesday, September 26 | Campus Day |
| 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Campus Events
Enjoy music, games, and more as we celebrate the vibrant campus community at Frederick Community College! These events are exclusive to FCC students and employees.
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Collaborative Collaging (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
Student Center lounge, across from H111
Help destigmatize mental health with collaborative collaging! Clip, cut, tear any part of the magazine that represents what mental health is not and add it to the collaborative collage.
Journaling, Black Out Poetry, Origami (10:00 a.m – 7:00 p.m.)
Learning Commons
Drop into the learning commons and try your hand at journaling, blackout poetry, or learning origami. Express yourself through mindfulness and creativity!
Music & Art Showcase (10:00 a.m – 4:30pm)
Mosaic Center, H102A
Jam out in the MOSAIC center where special playlists have been created around music to listen to based on how you are feeling. Scan a QR code to gain access to the playlists and while you are there, check out the artwork created by local artist, Johan Lowie.
Food Drive for Student Pantry (10:00 a.m – 4:30pm
Student Leadership & Engagement, H101
Help battle food insecurity on campus! Donate nonperishable food and hygiene products for the student food pantry.
Rage Painting (10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.)
Student Center patio
Anger is a natural feeling to have and sometimes we need to just let it out. Join us in the quad to splatter some paint and release your rage.
Free lunch, while it lasts (11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m.)
Cougar Grille
Menu includes pasta buffet with choice of meatballs or grilled chicken; choice of marinara or alfredo; tossed salad; garlic bread; choice of bottled water assorted soft drinks.
Belly Dancing (11:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m.)
H111
Ever wonder how belly dancers move their bodies the way they do? Now’s the time to find out! Check out this free belly dancing class.
Plant a Seed, Watch it Grow (11:00 a.m – 2:00 p.m.)
Student Center patio
If you like digging in the dirt, this is the event for you! Come plant a seed to take home and see what it turns into.
Drum Circle (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)
Cougar Grille
Rhythm can be healing, and communal rhythm connects us together. Join this percussion session and see how it makes you feel.
Free T-Shirts & Therapy Dog Visit (12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
H111
This is your last chance to snag a free Mental Health T shirt and you can enjoy petting the therapy dogs when you stop by. Don’t forget to join us at 1:30 PM in the Student Center Quad for a group picture while wearing your sweet new shirt.
Exercise Dancing (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Cougar Grille
Joining faculty member, Kathy Brooks, for some exercise dancing and get your sweat on!
Guided Labyrinth Walk (3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Labyrinth, Outdoor Classroom (behind Annapolis Hall)
Join us for the grand opening of FCC’s Labyrinth. Learn how to use the Labyrinth and enjoy the Native American Flute player.
Evening Student Social (4:30pm – 6:15pm)
Monroe Center student lounge
Stop by to learn more about Counseling and Wellness Services, enjoy some free dinner, and snag an awesome mental health T shirt to showcase your support for destigmatizing mental health!
These events are free and exclusive to FCC students and employees.
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| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Campus Luncheon · Student Center
FCC students and employees are invited to join President Cheek for a luncheon celebrating the Inauguration.
Menu includes pasta buffet with choice of meatballs or grilled chicken; choice of marinara or alfredo; tossed salad; garlic bread; choice of bottled water assorted soft drinks.
FCC Students & Employees Only.
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| Wednesday, September 27 | Community Day |
| 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Innovators of Thought for Your Mental Wellbeing · Student Center
Dementia LIVE (10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)
H210 and H202
Dementia Live helps caregivers and others better understand what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change, through a simulation experience offered in collaboration with the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence.
A Focus on Suicide Prevention (11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)
MOSAIC Center, H102
Join Jill Martin, an advocate for the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention helps lead others “out of the darkness” – a familiar journey from her own personal story.
Caregiver Support (12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.)
MOSAIC Center, H102
is a critical necessity in the health crisis of a loved one. Come learn about the community resources and a student support group to be launched at FCC by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter.
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| 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. |
Community Fair · Student Center
A Community that Gives Receives Abundantly
Discover a vibrant network of non-profit organizations throughout Frederick County. This presents an excellent chance to connect with others and gain insights into the wealth of resources offered within the county.
Seated Massage Chairs (10:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.)
Bookstore (3 chairs) and Student Government Association Reception Area, H106 (1 chair)
Enjoy a free thirty minute massage in one of four chairs. Two of the three chairs in the Bookstore require preregistration. However, one chair in the Bookstore and the chair in the SGA Reception Area are walk in.
Free Kona Ice (11:00 a.m.– 1:00 p.m.)
Parking lot outside the Student Center
Stop by the Kona Ice truck for a free snack while it lasts.
Volunteer Service and Mental Health Awareness Fair (11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
Student Center Dining Commons
Free Lunch for visiting our Awareness Fair! Get your cards stamped and visit our food trucks for a free meal.
FCC in Paint by Numbers (11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.)
Student Center lobby
Join internationally acclaimed artist, Yemi, for the unveiling of his community art “FCC in Paint by Numbers” and help paint the FCC mural!
Dementia LIVE (10:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)
H210 and H202
Dementia Live helps caregivers and others better understand what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change, through a simulation experience offered in collaboration with the Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence.
A Focus on Suicide Prevention (11:00 a.m.–11:45 a.m.)
MOSAIC Center, H102
Join Jill Martin, an advocate for the Maryland Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention helps lead others “out of the darkness” – a familiar journey from her own personal story.
Caregiver Support (12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m.)
MOSAIC Center, H102
is a critical necessity in the health crisis of a loved one. Come learn about the community resources and a student support group to be launched at FCC by the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter.
The Labyrinth Walk and Native American Flute (1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Labyrinth, Outdoor Classroom (behind Annapolis Hall)
Outdoor Movie on the Quad featuring Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (8:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m)
Quad (grassy area between Athletics Center and Linganore Hall)
Free and open to the public; free popcorn, cotton candy, and soda (while it lasts). Just bring your lawn chair, blanket, and picnic snacks.
These events are free and open to the public.
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| Thursday, September 28 | Innovators of Thought |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. |
Speaker Series · Studio Theatre - F142 (located in the FCC Visual & Performing Arts Building)
Bridges to Inclusive Innovation in a Tech World
Digital Equity: What You Need to Know and How You Can Leverage It
Dr. Rhianna Rogers
In an increasingly digital world, where technology permeates our lives, achieving digital equity is paramount to prevent the exacerbation of existing societal disparities. Be enlightened on how to bridge the digital divide. Learn how to help promote digital inclusion, policy advocacy, and online content access. We are depending on each other.
Dr. Rhianna C. Rogers is director of the Center to Advance Racial Equity Policy and a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation. Before RAND, she held administrative and teaching appointments in higher education and tribal government. She has become recognized as an international expert on equity-centered, community-based participatory action research by the United Nations – Geneva Forum.
This event is free and open to the public.
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| Friday, September 29 | Inauguration Day |
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Inauguration Day! Today we celebrate the College’s people, culture, and community as we ceremonially install Frederick Community College’s 11th President, Dr. Annesa Payne Cheek. |
| 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Self-Guided Historical Campus Tour & Pop-Up Gallery · Begins in Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby
FCC has a rich history that spans over six decades since it was established in 1957. Explore local African American history and the College’s history (including lots of photos from the archive!) at this mini pop-up museum.
This event is free and open to the public.
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| 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Industry Investors' Brunch · Athletics Center Lawn
Kick off Inauguration Day at President Cheek’s Inauguration Brunch. Please register in advance.
This event is open to the public and limited seats are available. Tickets are $50 per person.
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| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Investiture Ceremony · Athletics Center
The community is invited to the formal installation of Dr. Annesa Payne Cheek. The investiture ceremony is open to all - students, employees, alumni, friends, partners, families and neighbors.
Dessert Reception to Follow.
Official Notice: For your safety, backpacks, bags, and purses are prohibited in the Athletics Center. Safety personnel will be in attendance to enforce this regulation. Your understanding and compliance are greatly appreciated.
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| 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Board of Trustees & Foundation Board Evening Soiree
The Frederick Community College Board of Trustees & Foundation Board are honored to host an evening soiree to celebrate the Inauguration of President Cheek.
This event is invitation only.
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