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“Democracy is not a promise,” says legal studies professor Kymberly Jackson.  When we look at our democracy, we see something that is constantly being reevaluated and reshaped.

Expert panel explains importance of voting

Summer Cox, Digital Media Editor November 13, 2020

A panel of election experts in October urged AACC students to vote.  Organized by AACC’s Legal Studies Institute, the Voter Engagement panel featured Special Appeals Court Judge Douglas Nazarian;...

AACC Psychology Student Emily Noble (And Finn)

Student clubs, events move to new Student Development office

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2020

AACC this semester permanently moved the Office of Student Engagement to the newly formed Student Development department.   Dean of Student Development Deneen Dangerfield, the former dean of college...

Dr. John Bodnar, an adjunct instructor and student at AACC, says he likes talking to younger students about his experience in the military. Shown, Bodnar meets with a representative of the  South Korean Biological Warfare intel office.

On Veterans Day, student vets talk pros, cons of college life

Audrey Wais, Advertising Manager November 11, 2020

The best way for students to honor their classmates who are veterans might be to listen to their stories. Student veterans told Campus Current in November that most people greet them with, “Thank...

Students say they feel conflicted about
President Trumps announcement that he won the election Tuesday.

Students conflicted over Trump’s Election Night announcement

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief November 5, 2020

The first presidential election that many AACC students voted in wound up being one of the most controversial in history—and did not produce definitive results on Election Night.  By the morning...

Dr. Danny Hoey, author of The Butterfly Lady, advises student writers to be persistent.

Asst. dean showcases award-winning novel in virtual Q&A

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2020

The author of the novel “The Butterfly Lady” shared writing tips and advice with faculty and a few students on Oct. 22 during a virtual reading event. Dr. Danny Hoey, AACC’s assistant dean of...

Faculty members say they welcome feedback from students about Canvas-based classes.

Profs open to feedback for improving Canvas experience 

Summer Cox, Digital Media Editor November 3, 2020

AACC professors told Campus Current in October that they are open to suggestions and feedback from students who are taking their online classes.  Some online students complained that because each professor...

The best way to make a change is to just vote,” says first-time voter Icram Doku, a second-year computer science student.

1st-time voters see voting as civic duty

Audrey Wais, Advertising Manager October 29, 2020

AACC students who are first-time voters said in October that voting is a civic duty.   Student voters told Campus Current everyone should have a say about who runs the country.   “If you want...

AACC health and life sciences students say they are excited about the construction of the Health and Life Sciences Building.

Health and Life Sciences Building Construction Continues

Marquart Doty, Associate Editor October 29, 2020

The Health and Life Sciences building on AACC’s East Campus is set to open in fall 2021.  Jim Taylor, director of facilities planning and construction, said construction of the new building is...

The college may refund up to $353,642 in lab fees this year.

College to refund lab fees

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 26, 2020

The college will refund approximately $353,642 in student lab fees after the Board of Trustees approved the action on Oct. 13.  Students who paid lab fees for spring 2020 classes may receive...

Students and instructors talk about food and classes during weekly virtual happy hours.

Culinary Club starts virtual happy hours

Summer Cox, Digital Media Editor October 22, 2020

Culinary students and their instructors swapped stories and compared notes last Friday on food, restaurant management, and taking and teaching cooking classes in a COVID-19 world. In the Culinary Club’s...

Men’s Soccer goalie Brenden LeMaster says he would be willing to play for fans if the college allowed it.

Gov OKs outdoor sports; AACC to wait for spring

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 21, 2020

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Friday authorized colleges to allow a limited number of fans to attend outdoor sports games, but AACC officials have not approved the return of fall athletics to campus.  Athletic...

Third-year nursing student Natasha Seeger practices her skills on the Arnold campus.

Nursing students meet on campus for face-to-face classes

Johannes Haasbroek, Editor-in-Chief October 13, 2020

Approximately 200 nursing, radiological technology and emergency medical technician students are meeting in face-to-face classes this fall on West Campus in Arnold.  Health Sciences Dean Elizabeth...

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