The term "Ivory Tower" dates back to the Bible (Song of Solomon 7:4), and is still in use today ... though its meaning has changed A LOT over the millennia. What was once part of an admiring description of a bride by the bridegroom, is today used as a pejorative to criticize colleges and unversities as places of "sheltered and unworldly intellectual isolation" ... "where intellectuals engage in pursuits that are disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life."
Take my word for it ... there is NOTHING 'ivory tower' about Your College, where our students, staff and faculty remain very connected, very committed to and supportive of our community.
Don't get me wrong ... we've brought together an outstanding collection of academicians, committed to delivering the very best education to our community ... 100+ academic and technical degree and certificate programs, continuing ed programs, and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management.
But at the same time, a look at our schedule for the next couple of weeks gives you an idea of the wide variety of additional pursuits in which we take part, addressing a wide variety of practical concerns in everyday life ...
● September 24, 25: "Car Smash" Benefit for American Diabetes Assn
● September 27: Session 1 of "College Classics" Begins
● September 30: MC Blood Drive
● October 4: MC hosts National SAVE A LIFE Tour
● October 6: Semi-Weekly Campus Recycling Collection
● October 7: MC Open House for the Community
● October 9: Entry Day for Midland Arts Assn Juried Art Exhibit at MC
And that's just over the next two weeks ... there's plenty more to come in the weeks ahead. And that's fine, really ... because this is Your College.
Take my word for it ... there is NOTHING 'ivory tower' about Your College, where our students, staff and faculty remain very connected, very committed to and supportive of our community.
Don't get me wrong ... we've brought together an outstanding collection of academicians, committed to delivering the very best education to our community ... 100+ academic and technical degree and certificate programs, continuing ed programs, and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management.
But at the same time, a look at our schedule for the next couple of weeks gives you an idea of the wide variety of additional pursuits in which we take part, addressing a wide variety of practical concerns in everyday life ...
● September 24, 25: "Car Smash" Benefit for American Diabetes Assn
● September 27: Session 1 of "College Classics" Begins
● September 30: MC Blood Drive
● October 4: MC hosts National SAVE A LIFE Tour
● October 6: Semi-Weekly Campus Recycling Collection
● October 7: MC Open House for the Community
● October 9: Entry Day for Midland Arts Assn Juried Art Exhibit at MC
And that's just over the next two weeks ... there's plenty more to come in the weeks ahead. And that's fine, really ... because this is Your College.
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