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Civility in a World of the Entitled

July 29, 2011 — By Dr. Dustin Swanger We seem to be evolving into a society of entitled people. We have developed a sense of entitlement for just about everything. We feel entitled to government services, to pay raises, to good grades, to make as much money as we can at the expense of everyone else, … Read More

FM Implements New Student-Centered Services System & New Website

July 20, 2011 — By Amy Radik Today’s college students are very much do-it-yourselfers. It’s no secret that almost every college-bound person owns a high-tech device giving them access to the Internet with instant answers and instant email; so why not give them instant access to their college … Read More

Never too Late for an Education

July 13, 2011 — By Dr. Shirlee Dufort When people say, “It’s never too late” to do something, they are often giving advice and not always speaking from their own experience. This is not that kind of article. When I say to you, “It’s never too late” to go to school, I assure you that my … Read More

Pursue Your Interests

July 8, 2011 — By Amy Radik For prospective college students who are not sure which field of study to enter, Bill Ondriska, FM Class of ‘78,  says it’s best to examine which subjects you are good in and those that hold your interest.  “Choose a field that aligns with these interests.  If … Read More

A Thought-Provoking Tradition at FM

June 20, 2011 — By Amy Radik An important part of a student’s college education is exposure to analysis and commentary from experts in various fields. Such exposure contributes to their comprehensive understanding of their own experiences as well as world events. It also gives them opportunity to … Read More

Tax Cap: An End or a Strategy?

June 20, 2011 — By Dr. Dustin Swanger There is a great deal of rhetoric regarding New York State’s proposed tax cap which is likely to be made into law in the next few weeks. Both sides of the issue are placing television ads, writing legislators, and staging rallies at the Capital to voice their … Read More

A Thought-Provoking Tradition at FM

June 16, 2011 — By Amy Radik An important part of a student’s college education is exposure to analysis and commentary from experts in various fields.  Such exposure contributes to their comprehensive understanding of their own experiences as well as world events.  It also gives them opportunity … Read More

FM Offering Full Day Fun Camps

June 3, 2011 — By Amy Radik “I have nothing to do!” is NOT what you will hear from your child this summer if you sign him/her up for one or more of Fulton-Montgomery Community College’s full day fun camps!  Beginning July 11, students entering grades 3 – 9 will have opportunities to learn … Read More

Graduation Thoughts

May 27, 2011 — By Dr. Dustin Swanger As we prepare for the Class of 2011 graduation, I have been reflecting on the prospects for these fine young men and women. They have completed their college level work and now will transfer to a university or begin to look for work in their field of study. What … Read More

School’s Out for Summer?

May 20, 2011 — By Michael V. Daly While the finishing touches are still being applied to the end of the spring 2011 semester at FM, marking the end of the traditional academic year, the Librarians at the Evans Library have plans to make the most of FM’s summer session.  Like the hundreds of … Read More