Lake Michigan College announces nominees for WAVE Awards honoring High School Musical Theatre
Lake Michigan College announces nominees for WAVE Awards honoring High School Musical Theatre BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department has announced the nominees for its 2023-2024 WAVE Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre. Loosely designed after Broadway's famed Tony Awards, the WAVE Awards recognizes, encourages, and promotes high school theater. Seven adjudicators evaluated 10 high schools and about 630 students who participated in high
Lake Michigan College to award 454 degrees and certificates at May 5 commencement ceremonies
Lake Michigan College to award 454 degrees and certificates at May 5 commencement ceremonies BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – Lake Michigan College will host its 77th annual commencement ceremonies at 10 a.m. (Arts & Sciences and General Studies) and 1 p.m. (Career & Workforce and Health Sciences) on Sunday, May 5, at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. A total of 425 students will receive 454 degrees and certificates from 45 areas of study,
Kidzone Preschool & Childcare Center receives top recognition from Michigan’s Great Start to Quality
Kidzone Preschool & Childcare Center receives top recognition from Michigan’s Great Start to Quality BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Kidzone Preschool & Childcare Center, located in the Main Building on Lake Michigan College’s Benton Harbor Campus, received top recognition from the state of Michigan’s Office of Great Start to Quality. Funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Great Start to Quality sets standards and evaluates early care and education programs. During its latest assessment, Kidzone was
Lake Michigan College Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards
Lake Michigan College Alumni Association seeks nominations for 2024 Alumni Awards BENTON HARBOR, Mich. – The Lake Michigan College Alumni Association Board of Directors is seeking nominations for its 2024 Alumni Awards. Nominations for the Gladys Peeples-Burks Alumni Service Award, Clarence Beckwith Distinguished Alumni Award, and Alumni Achievement Award must be received by May 29 for consideration. Recipients will be announced in October. To be eligible, alumni must have graduated from LMC or its
LMC celebrates student achievements at IdeaCon 2.0
LMC celebrates student achievements at IdeaCon 2.0 BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — IdeaCon 2.0, Lake Michigan College's Student Symposium, takes place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 in the Multi-Purpose Room (L311) on the Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. This free annual event, which is open to the public, celebrates the work of LMC students with presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and performances. Students will showcase original research and creative works on various topics,
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
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,
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
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