Page 174 of Cecil Community College 2005-2007 Catalog by Cecil Community College

Cecil Community College Community Resources 173 Community Cultural Center The Community Cultural Center presents year-round performances of theatre, dance, instrumental and vocal excellence, and stunning visual arts exhibitions. Besides all these wonderful events, each year the Center presents its annual gala fundraiser The First Nighter. Below are all the programs and opportunities the Center offers. Our annual season brochure presents all the details for the upcoming season. Stop by the Cultural Center to get your name on our mailing list, or to pick up a brochure! The Covered Bridge Theatre Company The Covered Bridge Theatre Company was founded in 1981 and presents three to four shows a year, including comedies, dramas, and musicals. It is the resident community theater company of the Community Cultural Center. The Gallery The Gallery showcases up to 11 outstanding exhibitions of visual arts per year, including sculpture, photography, pottery, painting, fiber arts, watercolors, and student exhibits. Past and upcoming subjects include Cecil County history, equestrian art, Middle Eastern culture, traditional American arts, nature photography, fine arts, retrospectives, and African- American art. Most exhibits have a reception from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, except at the beginnings of the semesters when the schedule changes. Each reception also includes an Artist Talk. For exact schedule details, call 410-287-1023. The Milburn Stone Memorial Theatre This state-of-the-art facility is the premier performing arts center in Cecil County. It comfortably seats 494 patrons, and offers plenty of free, well-lit parking. The auditorium is available to rent for performing arts events, corporate events, receptions, and private parties, etc. Please call 410-287-1023 for rates and other information. Internships and Work Study Every semester several internships and work-study positions are available in the Community Cultural Center. Past participants have assisted with gallery setup and management, database development, fundraising, student and patron surveys, marketing, technical production, and other projects. Student employees also benefit from informal seminars with the Director of the Cultural Center. Call 410-287- 1023 for details regarding internships. For information about the work-study program call the Financial Aid Office at 410-287-1003. The Footlighters Volunteers are an integral part of the Community Cultural Center. Past and present volunteers help with mailings, set construction and painting, gallery set-up, deck crew, costuming, lighting and sound, concessions, ushering and many other opportunities. The Footlighters is the official organization/club for students and community members alike to participate in making the Cultural Center come to life. Call 410-287-1023 to learn more. Cecil Community College Foundation Scholarships The Cecil Community College Foundation accepts gifts from private donors and businesses to establish scholarships for the benefit of Cecil Community College students. Students may apply for the entire upcoming academic year by March 1. Students may apply for the spring semester by October 15. All applications are taken online at www.cecilcc.edu/Foundation_Alumni/application.htm. Most scholarships have specific criteria. Student scholarship applicants do not apply for a specific scholarship. Applications will be screened and matched to appropriate scholarships through the selection process. For further information, call 410-287-1028. Endowed Scholarships When an individual or organization establishes an endowed scholarship, the gift is set aside as principal to be invested in perpetuity. Only the income and earnings from the principal are distributed as scholarship awards. Endowed scholarships are established with a minimum donation of $10,000. If an endowed scholarship is established with less than $10,000, it will be considered an emerging endowment. All interest will go into the principal until the $10,000 level is attained, at which time it will become an endowed scholarship. Not withstanding the foregoing, if the emerging scholarship endowment does not reach its $10,000 minimum balance within three years of establishment, the funds will be transferred to the general endowed scholarship fund to be used as the Foundation Board of Directors determines appropriate. The Foundation encourages the establishment of endowed scholarships. For individuals, it is a lasting tribute in honor or memory of loved ones. For organizations, it is an opportunity to provide perpetual support for students at Cecil Community College. The organization can then turn its interests and dollars to other worthwhile community needs. COMMUNITY RESOURCES

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