Carroll Community College

How Things Work Academic Community
Activities

Fall, 2009

Johnny Appleseed Day
Thursday, Sept. 24
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location:  Great Hall
Stop by the tables in the Great Hall to join in the celebration of Johnny Appleseed Day and awareness of Math, Science and Technology-related fields. Bob for apples, solve puzzles to win prizes, and have some fun with Math, Science and Technology.
Event is co-sponsored with The Green Team Student Club.

Bus Trip to United States Botanic Garden/Selected Museums, Washington, D.C.
Friday, Oct. 9
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$3 (Students, Faculty, Staff)
Sign-up at the Business Office
The day is yours to tour the United States Botanic Garden or to visit one of the nearby museums in Washington, DC. The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a botanic garden run by the Congress of the United States, and it includes the Conservatory, the National Garden, and Bartholdi Park. Drink and snack will be provided.

Fall Film Series - "Food, Inc."
Thursday, Oct. 29
7 p.m.
Location:  Room L-287
How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to our families? View the documentary "Food, Inc." to find out. You will never look at dinner the same way again. For additional information on the film, visit www.foodincmovie.com. Dr. Raza Khan and a faculty member from the Health & Wellness Connection Academic Community will lead a discussion at the conclusion of the movie.
Event is co-sponsored with The Health and Wellness Connection.

Wind Turbine Trip
Date and Time:  To Be Announced
Join us for a trip to a local wind turbine company, Banner Home Solutions, located in Mount Airy, MD, to learn more about the technology used to generate electricity using wind power.