MCC-Maple Woods is ready for Homecoming 2010: "What's yours?"

Community college students will have as much to be excited about as their four-year counterparts as MCC-Maple Woods celebrates its 3nd Annual Homecoming the week of Oct. 1-8, 2010. This year’s theme encourages students to make college personal, with “myLife, myFuture, my… What’s yours?”

Activities for the event include yard/door decorations by student groups and employees, Evening of the Arts and Coffee House III, 1980s karaoke, free food, a family-friendly movie-on-the-lawn, a Battle of the Bands and softball, soccer and golf events.

“We wanted to give our students the same kind of activities and events to be involved in and excited about as students attending a four-year college or university,” said Misty Chandler, Maple Woods campus life and leadership coordinator and an originator of the event. “We have a much to offer as a larger school academically, so we’re trying to step up student involvement on the activities side of things.”



Oct. 1
The MCC-Maple Woods men’s soccer team will play fellow MCC team and rival Blue River at 4 p.m. at Happy Rock Park in Gladstone, Mo. Free foam fingers, spirit sticks and mini megaphones!

Oct.3
The annual Maple Woods Baseball Golf Classic will take place at 10 a.m. at Cardinal Hill Golf Course in Liberty, Mo. Registrations are being accepted now and will be taken until tee time at 10 a.m. the day of the event. For more information or to register, contact Deb Cougill at (816) 604-3044.

Oct. 5
A 1980s Party and Ice Cream Bar will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Student Center outdoor area. Free hot dogs, chips, ice cream and activities.

The Maple Woods bookstore will host its annual Art Gallery Opening, featuring the work of Maple Woods faculty, staff and students. Individual pieces or artwork will be on display all week will be available for sale.

An Evening of the Arts and Coffeehouse III will be held from 6-9 p.m. in the Maple Woods Student Center. There will be free coffee and performances by students and the community. This is an open mic event, so feel free to bring a performance piece of your own!

Oct. 6
Maple Woods will host a Community Blood Drive from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Student Center.

The Collegiate Activities Council will host 1980s Karaoke in the Student Center from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Stop by, have some cookies, and let out your inner Journey or Madonna!

Oct. 7
The Northland Battle of the Bands will be held from 2-7 p.m. at the Campus Center Amphitheater. Local high school bands will be performing and attendees will vote for the winner.

Oct. 8
Bring the whole family for an outside, after-dark showing of “The Goonies” at 8 p.m. at the Campus Center Amphitheater. Free popcorn and water will be provided. Seating is on the lawn, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs – in case of rain, the event will be held in the Campus Center Arbor Room.

In addition to the many events being hosted on campus, Maple Woods student groups will be raising money for breast cancer awareness and the United Way. The Student Ambassadors group will be participating in a “myChange” spare change drive, with individuals competing to raise the most money for their causes, selected from a list of United Way agencies. Students, faculty, staff and the community are also encouraged to participate in Maple Leaves for Life, a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The veterinary technology students will be holding a fundraiser to support their program, and the Maple Woods Baseball Classic serves as the team’s major fundraiser, providing scholarship and basic funds for the program.