{"id":124919,"date":"2023-04-10T10:53:23","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T14:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=124919"},"modified":"2023-04-10T12:04:36","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T16:04:36","slug":"experiential-learning-projects-create-opportunities-for-community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=124919","title":{"rendered":"Experiential learning projects create opportunities for community engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the Communications and the Audio Tech. departments for their work on two upcoming events later this month\u2014the Big Little Hero Race and the first ever Future Generation Celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Both events are the result of experiential learning projects that were created for NMC students to give them hands-on experience in their areas of study. The hard work that our faculty, staff and students have put into these events helps to enrich our lives and unite our community.<\/p>\n<p>Proceeds from the race fund College for Kids scholarships which provides enriching learning opportunities for K-12 youth throughout the summer, and nurtures the NMC\u2019s value of lifelong learning.<\/p>\n<p>Registration is still open for the eighth annual Big Little Hero Race on April 22. Complete race details can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/biglittleherorace.com\/\">biglittleherorace.com<\/a>.\u00a0The Future Generation Celebration will immediately follow the race, running from noon to 7 p.m. with performances from Dixon&#8217;s Violin, The Marsupials and more. This event is family friendly and free to attend.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Who&#8217;s been a Hawk Owl Helper or Hero for you? Let us know at <a href=\"mailto:publicrelations@nmc.edu?subject=Hawk%20Owl%20Heroes%20and%20Helpers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">publicrelations@nmc.edu<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to the Communications and the Audio Tech. departments for their work on two upcoming events later this month\u2014the Big Little Hero Race and the first ever Future Generation Celebration. Both events are the result of experiential learning projects that were created for NMC students to give them hands-on experience in their areas of study. 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