Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Presents A Student Education Concert
Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Presents A Student Education Concert St. Joseph, Michigan - “I want to be the piano player!,” exclaimed one student attending the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra Education Concert. Another said that the SMSO would see them in two years when they started playing an instrument. The eagerness from students continued with comments such as, “Do you need a drummer? I’ll be your drummer!” and “I’m gonna play A LOT of instruments!” That is some of the enthusiasm
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to speak about election protection during Lake Michigan College visit
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel to speak about election protection during Lake Michigan College visit BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel will speak about election protection and answer questions at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Hanson Theatre. This free event, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Berrien & Cass Counties and LMC Votes!, is open to the public. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. “We are excited to hear from Attorney General
PATRICK MAC CARTHAIGH, A.A.E., ACE, EARNS PROFESSIONAL AIRPORT ACCREDITATION
PATRICK MAC CARTHAIGH, A.A.E., ACE, EARNS PROFESSIONAL AIRPORT ACCREDITATIONJoins elite group of airport executives who have completed all requirements of 68-year-old programSouth Bend, IN. – South Bend International Airport (SBN) Vice President of Operations Patrick Mac Carthaigh, A.A.E., ACE, has been awarded the distinction of Accredited Airport Executive (A.A.E.) by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).To qualify for his distinction, Mac Carthaigh had to successfully complete three
LMC to hold Red Hawk Career Fair for students, community
LMC to hold Red Hawk Career Fair for students, community BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — More than 30 employers are expected to attend Lake Michigan College's Red Hawk Career Fair, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Room L310 of the Main Building on the Benton Harbor Campus. Held as part of LMC's Grad & Future Fair, this event is designed to connect students and community members with employers looking to fill current job openings, internships, and future career opportunities in
Lake Michigan College Honors Program to hold annual Civil Discourse Forum on Jobs, Wages and Inflati
Lake Michigan College Honors Program to hold annual Civil Discourse Forum on Jobs, Wages and Inflation BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Lake Michigan College Honors Program will hold its 2024 Civil Discourse Forum on Jobs, Wages, and Inflation from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Fettig Lecture Hall (D-105) on Lake Michigan College's Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The forum offers an in-depth look at the implications and considerations for young adults starting careers and looking for jobs,
MICHIGAN WORKS! ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCES OPEN OFFICE HOURS AT GALIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
MICHIGAN WORKS! ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCES OPEN OFFICE HOURS AT GALIEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- With transportation being a top barrier for individuals in Southwest Michigan, Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, and Neighbor by Neighbor joined forces to bring Adult Education services and a variety of additional support services to individuals who live in Southwest Berrien County with open office hours at the Galien Public Library. Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, in
Lake Michigan College renames Mainstage as Jenkins Theatre
Lake Michigan College renames Mainstage as Jenkins TheatreRolfe Jenkin's brother Dennis Jenkins (left) and Lake Michigan College President Dr. Trevor Kubatzke (right) unveiled the new Jenkins Theatre name before a Mendel Center performance Thursday evening BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – On Thursday, Lake Michigan College leaders revealed the new name of the LMC Mendel Center Mainstage during a naming dedication ceremony. The 1,500-seat performing arts venue is now known as the Lake Michigan College Mendel
Lake Michigan College Theatre Instructor Dr. Patrick King receives Fulbright Scholar Award to resear
Lake Michigan College Theatre Instructor Dr. Patrick King receives Fulbright Scholar Award to research theater in Spain BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Lake Michigan College Theatre Instructor Dr. Patrick King has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar. King will spend the 2024-2025 academic year in Barcelona, Spain, at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (or Autonomous University of Barcelona), researching Catalan musical theater as a Fulbright Scholar. "My research area is musical theater in a
Wednesday, May 1- MICHIGAN WORKS! TO HOST JOB FAIR
MICHIGAN WORKS! TO HOST JOB FAIR BENTON HARBOR, Mich. - If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next hiring event will take place on Wednesday, May 1 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! Service Center, located at 499 West Main Street in Benton Harbor. “Our hiring events have been a major success for southwest Michigan employers and job seekers.
LMC offering Red Hawks Rise Summer Bridge Program
LMC offering Red Hawks Rise Summer Bridge Program BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Lake Michigan College is offering its Red Hawks Rise Summer Bridge Program to help 2024 graduating high school seniors and other incoming students prepare for the demands of college life. The free, immersive, 12-day, non-residential program provides students with college readiness guidance, assessment, career exploration, and math, reading, and writing instruction. "Red Hawks Rise is a fun, interactive program to assist first-time
Dr. Linwood B. Whitten named to the NASPA Black Diaspora Knowledge Community Stellar 50
Dr. Linwood B. Whitten named to the NASPA Black Diaspora Knowledge Community Stellar 50 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) has named Lake Michigan College Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Linwood B. Whitten to its prestigious Black Diaspora Knowledge Community Stellar 50. This esteemed recognition underscores Dr. Whitten's commitment to servant leadership and impact on higher education and student affairs. The Black Diaspora Knowledge
Buchanan District Library and LiveBuchanan Host Successful Community Event to Kick-Off Mural Project
On March 13th, from 4-6 pm, the Buchanan District Library, in collaboration with LiveBuchanan, welcomed local children and families to a special event aimed at fostering community engagement and participation in the upcoming mural project. Held at the library located in downtown Buchanan, the event was a resounding success, drawing over eighty enthusiastic children eager to be part of the initiative. The event, which featured South Bend artist Alex Ann Allen, provided attendees with the opportunity to
MARKET VAN BUREN HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SUMMIT
MARKET VAN BUREN HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SUMMIT PAW PAW, Mich.- On Tuesday, March 19, Market Van Buren hosted their 4th Annual Municipal Summit. The event was held at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac where over 50 leaders from Cass and Van Buren Counties gathered to learn strategies related to housing, project incentives, utility extensions, and best practices for applying for federal grants. Session topics included: · TMA Tutorial (Housing Study): Can You hit a Moving Target
Registration open for Lake Michigan College Summer Camps
Registration open for Lake Michigan College Summer Camps BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Registration is open for more than a dozen summer camps hosted by Lake Michigan College through its Department of Extended Education. Participants can choose from performing arts and Fab Lab camps on LMC’s Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The complete list of camps can be found at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/camps. Performing Arts Camps High school music students can enhance their performance skills through
Red Hawk Futures Scholarship offers free tuition to in-district 2024 high school graduates
Red Hawk Futures Scholarship offers free tuition to in-district 2024 high school graduates BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — High school students graduating from an in-district high school in 2024 can receive free tuition to attend Lake Michigan College through the Red Hawk Futures Scholarship program. Administered by the Lake Michigan College Foundation, all 2024 high school graduates in LMC’s district are eligible for the last-dollar scholarship, covering 100 percent of tuition for classes starting Fall 2024
Roundtable event to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, creativity, and ethics
Roundtable event to explore the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, creativity, and ethics BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Lake Michigan College invites the community to a roundtable event, "Navigating AI: Exploring Creativity and Ethics," on Thursday, March 21, from noon-1:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room (L-311) on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on creativity and ethics is a pertinent topic in today's rapidly evolving