Co-curricular Events & Activities

2025-2026 Pre-Approved List

The following events are pre-approved. Check back for new events and updates frequently! For information on the co-curricular requirements for honors scholarship recipients, click here. Contact [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES FOR SPRING 2026

**NOTE: Co-Curricular Reflections Are Due March 9 and April 27.

Past Co-Curricular Activities

Constitution Day (3-Day Event)

• Date: September 15, 16, & 17
• Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Location: Online (See link below)
• Description: Constitution Day is a national observance that highlights the signing of the U.S. Constitution and encourages students to explore the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Join us for three days of FREE webinars celebrating Constitution Day and civic engagement. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

National Voter Registration Day

• Date: September 16, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson: KSC 35S
• Description: Join us for National Voter Registration Day! A nationwide effort to help students register, update their information, and get ready to vote.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Revisiting the Constitution's Origins and Its Impact on Our Freedom

• Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Location: SC-11E (S&D Campus) or virtually at https://tinyurl.com/3t3hbhy5
• Description: Explore the debates at the Constitutional Conventions, the freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, and how leaders like James Madison and Thomas Jefferson helped shape our nation’s vision. Presenters include Dr. Viola Fuentes (Residential Faculty – Political Science/History), Dr. Patsy Kreiger (Creighton Community Foundation), and Zachary Egan (ASU Student). This event will also feature gift card drawings and refreshments. More information: https://tinyurl.com/5xx92n62.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Mean Girls (2004)

• Date: September 17, 2025
• Time: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
• Location: BP-5
• Description: Psychological Concept – We'll be discussing the concepts of Social Psychology, Development, and Bullying.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Reading Event presented by the Creative Writing Program and the English Department 

• Date: Thursday, September 18
• Time: 7:00 p.m.
• Location: LB 300 (3rd floor of the library) and Zoom Link
• Description: An evening of poetry, story, and conversation featuring MCC professors:
  • Todd Fredson – Poet, critic, and translator of West African literature
  • Josh Rathkamp – Poet, translator, and founder of the MCC Creative Writing Program
  • Amy Lerman – Poet and faculty member in English at MCC
  • Kate Mohler – Author, teacher, and advocate for the neurodiverse
  • Dexter L. Booth – Award-winning poet and professor of English and Creative Writing
  • Jeremy Broyles – Poet, fiction writer, and Creative Writing Program Director at MCC
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts 

Civic Action Hour

• Date: September 23
• Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
• Location: Zoom  (Must Register using the link below)
• Description: CAH is a space where we invite presenters to discuss a wide range of topics that impact our community. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Ravel Piano Concert

• Date: September 27
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center (PAC) – RSVP required
• Description: A free concert celebrating the 150th anniversary of Maurice Ravel, featuring MCC students, faculty, and community musicians. Event Link to RSVP
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Civic Action Hour

• Date: September 30, 2025
• Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
• Location: Zoom  (Must Register using the link below for the Zoom link)
• Description: CAH is a space where we invite presenters to discuss a wide range of topics that impact our community.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Evening Lecture in Psychology: Psychology of Music 

• Date: September 30th, 2025
• Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Location: LB145 (Southern and Dobson Campus)
• Description: Presented by Dr. Jodi Richardson (Certified Music Therapist). Learn how music affects our behavior and mental processes.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture 

 MCC Orchestra and RMHS Orchestras

• Date: September 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: A collaborative concert featuring the MCC Orchestra and Red Mountain High School Orchestra to kick off the new season. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Art

Coffee & Chat

• Date: October 1, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson Coffee Shop: AS4
• Description: A welcoming, informal space for students to connect, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

National Custodian Day: Card Making

• Date: October 2, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Outside Clocktower
• Description: Celebrate National Custodian Day by creating thoughtful cards to show appreciation for campus custodial staff.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Jazz Combo – Lobby Concert

• Date: October 2, 2025
• Time: 12:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center Lobby
• Description: A free lunchtime concert featuring MCC’s Jazz Combo as part of the PAC Lobby Series. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

MCC Bands and the Mesa City Band

• Date: October 2, 2025
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: The MCC Concert Band and Community Band begin the 2025-26 concert season with "Music in Mesa" a celebration of the talent in our community. mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-10/mcc-bands-and-orchestra-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Planet Nine

• Date: October 3, 2025
• Time: Showings at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm (30 min each)
• Location: MCC Planetarium, Southern & Dobson Campus, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Reserved tickets for the “Planet Nine” planetarium show. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Be Yond

• Date: September 2 – October 9, 2025
• Time: Gallery Hours; Reception on September 4, 6–8 pm (light refreshments provided)
• Location: MCC Art Gallery, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: A group exhibition of mixed media paintings by local artists Amy Floyd, Nestor De Los Santos, Herb Schultz, and Todd West. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

In Phases: Capri Landi

• Date: September 2 – October 9, 2025
• Time: Gallery Hours; Artist Talk on September 25
• Location: MCC Art Gallery, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: A solo exhibition by Capri Landi exploring inner consciousness through abstract painting, rooted in lunar cycles. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Celebrating Hispanics in 2025

• Date: Monday, October 6th, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Location: SC-11E (S&D campus) or join virtually
• Presenters: Dr. Viola Fuentes, Residential Faculty, Political Science/History, and MCC Student Glo (Ashley) Diaz
• Description:
  • An informative presentation highlighting the profound contributions of Hispanics in education, politics, and culture.
  • Light refreshments provided.
  • Gift card drawings!
  • For questions about the presentation, please contact the Social Science Department at (480) 461-7060.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

National Voter Education Week: My Vote, My Choice – Button Bar (Southern & Dobson)

• Date: October 6, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: KSC 35S
• Description: Design your own buttons and express what voting means to you during National Voter Education Week. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Civic Action Hour

• Date: October 7, 2025
• Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
• Location: Zoom (Must Register using the link below for the Zoom link)
• Description:  Working to make a difference in the civic life of our communities and developing the combination of knowledge, skills, values, and motivation to make that difference; promoting the quality of life in a community, through both political and non-political processes. For more information, click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

ASU Barrett Honors College Information Session

Workshops in Psych: AI in the Classroom

• Date: October 7, 2025
• Time: 1:30 – 3:00 pm
• Location: AD-2E & RM Campus - PV209
• Description: Learn how to use AI to enhance your learning experience in an effective and ethical way. Discuss tips for note-taking, study guide creation, and learn how to maximize this new trend in tech to your benefit.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

MPJE and MCC Jazz Band Concert

• Date: October 7, 2025
• Time: 7:00 - 9:30 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center
• Description: The MCC Jazz Band has a long history of continued success. Under the direction of MCC alum and instructor Paul Brewer, the MCC Jazz Ensemble continue to promote jazz at a high level throughout the Valley. Jazz Big Band Lovers! You Won't want to miss this one! At the MPJE Jazz Ensemble with Artistic Director and Piano Extraordinaire Nick Manson is made up of professional musicians and educators from around the valley.  Event Link: mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-10/mpje-and-mcc-jazz-band-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

National Voter Education Week: Zine Workshop

• Date: October 8, 2025
• Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Navajo Room
• Description: Celebrate National Voter Education Week by creating a zine that explores the connection between civic engagement, health, and wellness, while sharing your unique perspective creatively.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

National Voter Education Week: My Vote, My Choice – Button Bar (Red Mountain)

• Date: October 9, 2025
• Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Outside SaguaroDescription: Design your own buttons and express what voting means to you during National Voter Education Week.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Choir & Vocal Jazz Concert

• Date: October 9, 2025
• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center
• Description: Come and join the choirs at MCC for a festive evening of song! Both choirs will present an eclectic selection of warm seasonal favorites alongside contemporary twists on ancient choral music! Tickets start at $6. Event Link: mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-10/choir-vocal-jazz-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Desert Echoes Flue Project Concert

• Date: October 10, 2025
• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center
• Description: You guessed it. DEFproject is indeed playing Selections from Leonard Bernsteins's West Side Story: Cool, A Boy Like That, and America plus Adventure by Eugene Magalif. The DEF Community Flute Choir will perform Talisman by Alexandra Molnar-Suhajda, some mixed meter fun with A Little Joy by Jonathan Cohen, and the beautiful Beckett's Whisper by Ron Korb. The Chamber Choir is playing Sophie Dufeutrelle's sextet, L'ombre du blanc and the program closes with the combined ensembles (over 50 flutists!) playing A Call to Unity by Jonathan Cohen and The Skeleton Dance by Carl Stalling and arranged by Erin Spencer. Join us for a cool concert! Tickets start at $6.  Event Link: mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-10/desert-echoes-flute-project-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Civic Action Hour

• Date: October 14, 2025
• Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
• Location: Zoom  (Must Register using the link below for the Zoom link)
• Description: CAH is a space where we invite presenters to discuss a wide range of topics that impact our community. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

The Teske Model: Transforming Juvenile Justice

• Speaker: Judge Steven Teske
• Date/Time: October 14th, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Classroom SC 11 E | Virtual option available
• Event Description: Learn about Judge Steven Teske’s professional journey and experiences within the Juvenile Justice System. Explore the development of the nationally recognized “Teske Model.” Examine how this model has transformed the lives of countless high-risk youth across the country.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Coffee & Chat

• Date: October 15, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson Coffee Shop: AS4
• Description: A welcoming, informal space for students to connect, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Civic Action Hour

• Date: October 21, 2025
• Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
• Location: Zoom (Must Register using the link below for the Zoom link)
• Description: CAH is a space where we invite presenters to discuss a wide range of topics that impact our community.  Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Planetary Ethics & Education - Faith & Philosophical Perspectives

• Date: October 22, 2025
• Time: 10:30 am – 11:45 am
• Location: MCC Library, 1833 W. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85202
• Description: In today’s increasingly polarized world, conversations about ethics, especially across faith and philosophical perspectives, are more important than ever. Join us for a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Albert Celoza, Executive Director, Arizona Interfaith Movement
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Legacy In Motion - Alumni Art Exhibit & Reception

• Date: October 23, 2025
• Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
• Location: Art Gallery, 1833 West Southern Avenue
  Mesa, AZ 85202
• Description: Mesa Community College celebrates 60 years with a group exhibition of artwork featuring former students, faculty, and staff who remain current in the visual arts community.
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Vote Early Day: Puppies to the Polls

• Date: October 28, 2025
• Time: TBA
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Outside Clocktower
• Description: Celebrate Vote Early Day with furry friends while learning how to prepare and plan for early voting. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Scroll, Sip, Repeat - Understanding Modern Addiction

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Time: 10:30 - 11:45 am
• Location: Room SC 11 E, Southern Dobson campus.
• Description: Join the MCC Counseling department for their monthly workshop on dopamine screen-habits, doomscrolling and substance use.  Learn to break free.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Psychology in Film: The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

• Date: October 29, 2025
• Time: 1:30 – 4:00 pm
• Location: BP-5
• Description: Psychological Concept – The Psychology of a Hero and Grief. Spider-Man, also known as Peter Parker, is back to face an all-new villain in this electrifying sequel. Watch as he takes on Oscorp and one of the greatest villains of all, grief.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Evening with a Storyteller - Lori Ostlund

• Date: October 30, 2025
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: Zoom
• Description: The creative writing program and English department at Mesa Community College are proud to welcome Lori Ostlund for a reading and conversation.  Lori Ostlund is hailed by Heide Pitlor as “one of our country’s finest short story writers, a true gem.”  
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Election Hero Day: Card Making

• Date: November 3, 2025
• Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Outside Clocktower
• Description: Make cards to honor local “Election Heroes” and show appreciation for those who make elections possible. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Beyond Borders - A Piano Recital

• Date: November 3, 2025
• Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center Lobby
• Description: FREE event.  Join MCC piano and vocal students in this intimate concert with beautiful music that transcends cultural boundaries.  Event Link:  mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-11/beyond-borders-piano-recital
• Co-Curricular Type:  Cultural Arts

Civic Action Hour

• Date: November 4, 2025
• Time: 12:00 – 1:15 pm
• Location: Zoom  (Must Register using the link below for the Zoom link)
• Description: CAH is a space where we invite presenters to discuss a wide range of topics that impact our community. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Scholarship Writing Workshop

Coffee & Chat

• Date: November 5, 2025
• Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm
• Location: Southern & Dobson Coffee Shop: AS4
• Description: A welcoming, informal space for students to connect, share perspectives, and engage in meaningful conversations on a variety of topics. Click here to access the CCCE Webpage for more information
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Forward! to the Moon

• Date: November 7, 2025
• Time: Showings at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm (30 min each)
• Location: MCC Planetarium, Southern & Dobson Campus, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Reserved tickets for the “Forward! to the Moon” planetarium show. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Study Smarter, Not Harder!

• Date: November 12, 2025
• Time: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
• Location: AD-2E
• Description: A Curriculum Vitae (CV) is an important tool in pursuing careers in education, as well as applying for scholarships or research lab positions. Learn what to include on a CV, how to build one, and ways to add to yours.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

MCC Red Mountain Health & Wellness Fair

• Date: Postponed to Spring 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Mesquite Stairs (will move to M200 if weather permits)
• Students must attend for at least one hour to receive co-curricular credit.
• Description:
  Students, staff, and community members are invited to join us for the Health & Wellness Fair! Participate for your chance to win great prizes while learning about health and wellness.
• Activities & Offerings Include:
• STI Testing
• Oral Health Screening
• Vital Sign Checks
• Fitness Challenges
• Food Distribution
• Trail Walk
• Wellness Vendors
• Healthy Snacks
• And MORE!J
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Seedball Making! Help the Butterflies

• Date: Tuesday, November 18th
  Time: 11 am - 2 pm
• Location: Under the Clock Tower, Mesa Community College – Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: Come join us for seedball making to help our butterfly population continue their journey! Hosted by the Center for Community & Civic Engagement.  Questions? Email [email protected]
• Co-Curricular Type: Campus Involvement

Beyond the Iron Cages: The Purpose of Correctional and Forensic Psychology

• Date: Tuesday, November 18th
  Time: 6:30 PM
• Location: LB 145, Mesa Community College – Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: Join Psi Beta for an evening lecture with Dr. Genevie Saucedo as she explores the purpose and impact of correctional and forensic psychology. This engaging session, titled “Beyond the Iron Cages,” will delve into the roles psychologists play within correctional systems and how their work supports rehabilitation, justice, and societal change.

• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

  Jazz Combo - Lobby Concert

• Date: Nov. 20, 2025
• Time: 12:00 - 2:00 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center: 1520 South Longmore
  Mesa, AZ 85202
• Description:  The Free Lobby Performance Concerts are back for the new year. Bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon listening to Jazz Music at the PAC.  Event Link: mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-11/jazz-combo-lobby-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Flight: A Mariposa Story - Dance Concert

• Date & Time: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:30 - 9:30 pm, Nov. 22, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center: 1520 South Longmore
  Mesa, AZ 85202
• Description: The Fall Dance Concert will be entitled "Flight: A Mariposa Story."  Flight is a cohesive evening-length work with live music, spoken poetry, and, of course, dance!  Through dance, Flight will tell the story of the migration of the monarch butterflies that return to Arizona each year.  This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mesa Community College, and our Southern and Dobson campus is home to a number of monarch waystations. These beautiful sites support the butterflies in their journey, and they are the reason that our campus is alight with orange and black wings each fall. Flight is divided into two acts with three scenes per act and is a collaborative effort among five choreographers, several musicians, and a team of designers who are bringing this concept to life.
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

MPJE and MCC Jazz Band Concert

• Date: Dec 2, 2025
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: Performing Arts Center: 1520 South Longmore
  Mesa, AZ 85202
• Description:  The MCC Jazz Band has a long history of continued success. Under the direction of MCC alum and instructor Paul Brewer, the MCC Jazz Ensemble continue to promote jazz at a high level throughout the Valley. Jazz Big Band Lovers! You Won't want to miss this one! At the MPJE Jazz Ensemble with Artistic Director and Piano Extraordinaire Nick Manson is made up of professional musicians and educators from around the valley. Tickets start at $6.  Event Link:  mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/mpje-and-mcc-jazz-band-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd

• Date: December 5, 2025
• Time: Showings at 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm, 9:00 pm (25 min each)
• Location: MCC Planetarium, Southern & Dobson Campus, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Reserved tickets for “Tour the Universe” set to the music of Pink Floyd. Event Link
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Guitar Concert - Free Lobby Concert

• Date: December 8, 2025
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: MCC Music and Dance Department Presents: The Guitar Ensemble.  Enjoy a night of guitar music featuring the students of MCC.  Event Link:  mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/guitar-concert-free-lobby-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

MCC Bands and Orchestra Concert

• Date: December 9, 2025
• Time: 7:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: The MCC Concert Band, Community Band and Community Orchestra begin the 2025-26 concert season with assigned seating event. Tickets start at $6. Event Link: mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/mcc-bands-and-orchestra-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Chamber Ensemble - Free Lobby Concert

• Date: December 11, 2025
• Time: 2:00 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: Free Concert at the PAC Lobby, featuring various combo groups directed by MCC Music Instructors.  Event Link: mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/chamber-ensemble-free-lobby-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Choir and Vocal Jazz Concert

• Date: December 11, 2025
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: Come and join the choirs at MCC for a festive evening of song! Both choirs will present an eclectic selection of warm seasonal favorites alongside contemporary twists on ancient choral music!  Tickets start at $6.  Event Link:  mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/choir-vocal-jazz-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Desert Echoes Flute Project Concert

• Date: December 13, 2025
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: Desert Echoes Flute Project (DEFproject) is Arizona’s premiere flute ensemble organization. The original ensemble is the flute choir or orchestra (the terms are used interchangeably) that is known as DEFproject. It was founded in 2006 by artistic director Christina Steffen and has become a nationally recognized flute choir that has been invited to perform at the National Flute Association Conventions, The San Francisco International Flute Festival, the renowned Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, and the International Low Flutes Festival.  Tickets start at $6.  Event Link:  mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/desert-echoes-flute-project-concert
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

The New Guard Big Band

• Date: December 16, 2025
• Time: 7:30 pm
• Location: MCC Performing Arts Center
• Description: The New Guard Big Band is Phoenix’s premier jazz orchestra, comprised of the most talented and in-demand musicians in the Valley. Focusing primarily on the works of Count Basie and his Famous Orchestra, this 17-piece ensemble (managed and rehearsed by Kevin Tangney) is a musical freight train full of swagger and swing. Tickets start at $8.  Event Link:  mesacc.edu/arts/event/2025-12/new-guard-big-band
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Past Spring 2026 Activities

What Kind of Leader Are You?

• Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: LB 300
• Workshop Facilitator: E. Tanchez
• Workshop Information: Discover Your Leadership Style, Build Self-Awareness, & Reflect With Purpose
• Description:
  Who are you as a leader, and who are you becoming? This interactive workshop invites students to pause, reflect, and explore their personal leadership identity in a meaningful and intentional way. Through guided self-assessments, hands-on activities, and thoughtful reflection, students will gain insight into their natural strengths, identify areas for growth, and create goals that support their ongoing leadership journey. Participants will explore leadership styles, values, motivations, and experiences to better understand how they lead and how they want to grow.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement

Anthropology Club Guest Speaker: Careers in Museums & Archaeological Research

• Date: Friday, February 6
• Time: 10:30 AM
• Location: SC-29
• Description:
  • The Anthropology Club will host Dr. Ismael Sánchez Morales, Curator of Anthropology at the Arizona Museum of Natural History.
  • Dr. Sánchez Morales will discuss career pathways in museums and share insights from his archaeological research projects.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Astronomy Night: The Dark Side of Light

• Date: Friday, February 6
• Time: Shows start every hour from 5:00 - 10:00 pm
• Location: Planetarium, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: MCC Astronomy Nights include planetarium shows and telescope viewing. Planetarium shows occur rain or shine, but telescope viewing of the night sky is only offered when the sky is clear.
  • Tickets can be purchased online for $7.54
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Bags2Beds Day

• Date: February 11
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: 2nd Floor, 35KSC N (Clocktower)
• Description: Turn recycled plastic bags into sleeping mats for individuals experiencing homelessness while learning about sustainability and community care.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Rock Hunting

• Date: February 12
• Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Outside Clocktower
• Description: Collect rocks in preparation for Random Acts of Kindness Rock Painting Day.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

SEAC Deadline

• Date: February 15
• Time: 5:00 PM
• Location: N/A
• Description: Student Engagement Advisory Council application closes.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

 Social Science Department Student Presentation

• Topic: Black Leaders Who Changed the Course of American History
• Presenter: Dr. Viola Fuentes, Social Science Faculty
• Date: Tuesday, February 17
• Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
• Location: SC-11E, S&D Campus
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lectures

Workshops in Psych: Careers in Psychology

• Date: February 18th, 2026
• Time: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
• Location: AD-2E
• Description: Learn about the vast career options available with a psychology degree and the best way to pursue that path.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week

• Date: February 17–19
• Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: KSC 35 N
• Description: Weeklong series encouraging kindness, connection, and care through meaningful actions.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

2026 Student Empowerment Summit

• Date: February 20
• Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location: South Mountain Community College – Student Union Building
• Description: The 2026 Student Empowerment Summit empowers Maricopa students to build leadership skills, find their voice, and prepare for life after graduation.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Community Band Festival

• Date: February 21st, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Join us for a day of community and beautiful music!  Enjoy food from local food trucks and hear a variety of community bands from all around the valley all in one convenient location.  See schedule and RSVP here:  https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-02/community-band-festival 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

What Does it Mean to Be a Citizen?

• Date: February 24th, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM-1:00 PM
• Location: MCC Library - Room LB-145, Southern Dobson Campus
• Description: What does it really mean to be a citizen? Not just someone who votes or scrolls past headlines—but someone who helps shape the world around them. What obligations do we have to the communities we live in? How can we participate in public decisions that affect us and our neighbors? See panelists and learn more here. 
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Civic Action Hour (CAH)

• Date: February 24
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Zoom Link
• Description: A virtual hour-long conversation where students connect with community leaders to explore timely issues and learn how to take meaningful civic action.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

MCC Orchestra with Guests

• Date: February 24th, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Mesa Community College Music & Dance Program presents MCC Orchestra with the Maricopa Consort Brass Ensemble & Ganymede Quartet.  Student tickets $8.   Buy tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-02/clone-mcc-orchestra-and-guest 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Coffee & Chat (C&C)

• Date: February 25
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Coffee Shop AS 4
• Description: A welcoming drop-in space for students to enjoy coffee, connect with peers, and engage in meaningful conversation.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Your Voice Matters: Talking to Your Elected Officials

• Date: February 26
• Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: LB-300
• Description: Student-led workshop introducing communication with elected officials through emails, calls, and meetings using a zine-based note-taking activity.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Psychology in Film: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

• Date: February 26th, 2026
• Location: BP-4
• Time: 1:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Description: Being the assistant to the wickedly brilliant Miranda Priestly is the dream job of so many girls. Andy was not one of those girls. Now, she has to balance the opportunity of a lifetime and losing herself in the process.  
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Author Reading: Neon Steel

• Date: February 26th, 2026
• Location: Online: Zoom Link
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Description: Please join us for an evening with author Jennifer Maritza McCauley and her work described by Chiwan Choi as “Incredible, fun, heartbreaking, and hopeful…from one of the best writers working today.”  Hosted by the MCC Creative Writing Program and the English Dept.   Any questions/concerns can be directed to Jeremy Broyles, [email protected] 
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

MCC Bands with McClintock HS

• Date: February 26th, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM 
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Mesa Community College presents Music in Mesa with the MCC Concert Band, Community Band, and special guest McClintock High.  The MCC Concert Band and Community Band begin the 2025-26 concert season with a celebration of the talent in our community.  Student tickets $8.  Buy tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-02/mcc-bands-and-guest  
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Building Relationships

• Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: LB 300
• Facilitator: Mathew Nevarez
• Workshop Information: No Cap! Trust, Talk, and Taking the Lead
• Description:
  Ready to level up your leadership game? This workshop focuses on the power of trust and effective communication in leadership. Students will explore how trust is built through consistency, empathy, and accountability, and how it strengthens relationships in teams and organizations. Through interactive activities and group discussions, participants will practice clear, confident, and inclusive communication strategies that motivate others and foster meaningful connections across campus and community settings.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement 

Documentary Screening: Multiple Choice

• Date: February 28, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM–3:30 PM  Doors open at 8:00 am and close at 9:00 am. The film begins promptly
• Location: Theatre Building (TH29), Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: Get ready for a unique experience at Mesa Community College with the screening of "Multiple Choice" - you won't want to miss it! Innovative schools are redefining high school—blending academics, careers, and community to create more meaningful paths for students. Mesa Community College invites educators, students, and community partners to a communitywide screening of MULTIPLE CHOICE, a documentary by Ted Dintersmith (Most Likely to Succeed), followed by an afternoon of conversation, collaboration, and educator-led learning. The event will feature a structured panel discussion, lunch, and two rounds of 60-minute breakout sessions hosted across MCC classrooms. Programming will center on educator storytelling, innovation in teaching, and future pathways into the profession, with voices from Mesa Public Schools CTE district leaders, the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF) Teacher of the Year and Ambassadors of Excellence, and community leaders. Multiple Choice offers a powerful look at how schools can rethink learning, purpose, and opportunity—serving as a springboard for dialogue about what’s possible when educators and communities work together.  Whether you are an aspiring educator, practicing teacher, or community partner, join us for an afternoon of learning, connection, and possibility.  More details.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

ASU Barrett Honors College Information Session

• Date: March 3, 2026
• Time: 12:30 PM–1:30 PM
• Location: LA 5N, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description:
  • Join Scott Hinkle from ASU’s Barrett, The Honors College to learn about Barrett’s unique and customizable honors experience.
  • Explore honors-only benefits, academic opportunities, and support services designed to help students stand out.
  • Learn how Barrett’s curriculum and community can enhance your academic and professional journey as a future Sun Devil.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Civic Action Hour (CAH)

• Date: March 3
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Zoom Link
• Description: A virtual hour-long conversation focused on timely issues and meaningful civic action.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Coffee & Chat (C&C)

• Date: March 4
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Coffee Shop AS 4
• Description: Drop-in space for coffee and conversation connected to the week’s Civic Action Hour topic.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Jazz Combo - Lobby Concert

• Date: March 5th, 2026
• Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM 
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: The Free Lobby Performance Concerts are back for the new year. Bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon listening to Jazz Music at the PAC.  Free Admission.  Reserve seats here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-03/jazz-combo-lobby-concert  
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Choir and Vocal Jazz Concert

• Date: March 5th, 2026
• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM 
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Come and join the choirs at MCC for a festive evening of song! Both choirs will present an eclectic selection of warm seasonal favorites alongside contemporary twists on ancient choral music!  Free Admission.  Tickets start at $6.
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Astronomy Night: Destination Mars

• Date: Friday, March 6
• Time: Shows start every hour from 5:00 - 10:00 pm
• Location: Planetarium, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: MCC Astronomy Nights include planetarium shows and telescope viewing. Planetarium shows occur rain or shine, but telescope viewing of the night sky is only offered when the sky is clear.
  • Tickets can be purchased online for $7.54
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Desert Echoes Flute Project Concert

• Date: March 6th, 2026
• Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM 
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Desert Echoes Flute Project (DEFproject) is Arizona’s premiere flute ensemble organization. The original ensemble is the flute choir or orchestra (the terms are used interchangeably) that is known as DEFproject. It was founded in 2006 by artistic director Christina Steffen and has become a nationally recognized flute choir that has been invited to perform at the National Flute Association Conventions, The San Francisco International Flute Festival, the renowned Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, and the International Low Flutes Festival.  Student tickets $8.  Buy tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-03/desert-echoes-flute-project-concert   
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Vocal Recital

• Date: March 7th, 2026
• Time: 7:00 - 9:30 PM 
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ
• Description: Join MCC's voice students for an evening of classical, musical theatre, and contemporary solos and duets!  Free Admission.  Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-03/vocal-recital 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

The Politics and Policies of President Trump

• Date: March 9, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: SC-11E, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: The Social Science Department student presentation examining how Donald Trump’s presidency influences U.S. policy, with a focus on immigration, foreign relations, education, taxation, and SNA.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Civic Action Hour (CAH)

• Date: March 10
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Zoom Link
• Description: Virtual civic engagement discussion with community leaders.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Exploring Public History and Refugee Narratives

• Date: Wednesday, March 11
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: SC-11E (S&D Campus) or virtual option available
• Description: This event features History Professor Courtney Smith and Political Science Professor Brian Dille sharing insights from their recent sabbatical research. Professor Smith will discuss the field of public history and how it connects communities with history through museums, archives, and storytelling, including potential career and experiential opportunities for students. Professor Dille will explore immigration and ICE through refugee narratives, providing a human-centered perspective on immigration policy and the lived experiences of refugees.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Lecture

Coffee & Chat (C&C)

• Date: March 11
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Coffee Shop AS 4
• Description: Student conversation space tied to civic engagement topics.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Word Warriors: Writing Women and Activism in the American West, 1865–1900

• Date: March 25
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: SC-11E, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: This Women’s History Month event explores how women in the American West used writing—letters, newspapers, and essays—to speak out, organize, and advocate for change during the late nineteenth century. Presented by Dr. Michelle Martin, Social Science adjunct faculty.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Pizza with the Prez

• Date: Thursday, March 26
• Time: 12:00 pm-1:00 pm 
• Location: KSC North Lobby (upstairs from the Center for Community and Civic Engagement/Veterans)
• Description: Dr. Daniel will be answering questions, providing updates, and getting to know MCC students. This is a great opportunity for students to meet our college president and learn about his vision for our future. Please encourage your classes to attend. RSVP LINK
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement 

Witch - Presented by MCC Theatre & Film Arts

• Dates & Times: Mar. 13, Mar. 14, Mar. 26, Mar. 27 at 7:30 pm and Mar. 14 & Mar. 28 at 2 pm 
• Location: MCC Theatre, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ
• Description: Jen Silverman's Witch is a sharp, subversive, and wickedly funny play that turns a Jacobean classic on its head.  Tickets start at $15.  Learn more and buy tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-03/witch 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Knowing My Community

• Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: LB 300
• Facilitators: E. Tanchez & Alejandra Maya
• Workshop Information: See Your Community Differently, Understand Civic Engagement, Connect With What Drives You!
• Description:
  Leadership begins in the community. This workshop invites students to explore Mesa through a guided community tour, highlighting the people, services, and spaces that shape the city. Following the tour, students will participate in a workshop focused on civic engagement—what it looks like, why it matters, and how everyday actions can create meaningful change. Participants will learn how collaboration and involvement strengthen communities and how leadership shows up beyond formal titles or roles.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement 

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome

• Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
• Location: M200 at the MCC Red Mountain Campus
• Facilitators: Melissa Araujo & Christine Besaw-McGavren
• Description: Students and professionals often struggle with persistent self-doubt despite clear accomplishments. This workshop explores how the imposter phenomenon shows up in academia, leadership, and career growth, and its impact on mental health. Participants will learn how to build sustainable confidence, resilience, and authentic leadership without relying on perfectionism or overwork.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement

Civic Action Hour (CAH)

• Date: March 31
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Zoom Link
• Description: Virtual hour-long civic engagement conversation.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Workshops in Psych: “What I Wish I Knew My First Semester at University” Panel

• Date: March 31, 2026
• Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
• Location: AD-2E
• Description: Former MCC students will return to share their university experiences and answer questions about what it’s like.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Coffee & Chat

• Date: April 1
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Coffee Shop AS 4
• Description: Coffee and conversation space for students.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Rooted in Relations - Authenticity and the Power of Indigenous Sovereignty

• Date: February 4 – April 2, 2026
• Location: MCC Art Gallery
• Description: Rooted in Relations: Authenticity and the Power of Indigenous Sovereignty is a group exhibition that celebrates the interconnection, strength, and sovereignty that flow from Indigenous relationships—with land, language, culture, and community.
• The works of these artists embody contemporary and traditional expressions of Indigenous creativity that reflect both tradition and innovation—rooted in relationships and grounded in sovereignty. **Some adult themes and content equivalent to a PG-13 Rating
• Free Admission
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Astronomy Night: Messengers of Time and Space

• Date: Friday, April 3
• Time: Shows start every hour from 5:00 - 10:00 pm
• Location: Planetarium, Southern & Dobson Campus
• Description: MCC Astronomy Nights include planetarium shows and telescope viewing. Planetarium shows occur rain or shine, but telescope viewing of the night sky is only offered when the sky is clear.
  • Tickets can be purchased online for $7.54
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Civic Action Hour (CAH)

• Date: April 7
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Zoom Link
• Description: Virtual civic engagement discussion with community leaders.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Data Driven: AI, Real Estate, & Cyber in Action

• Date: April 8, 2026
• Time: 10:00 AM – 12:15 PM
• Location: LB-300
• Description: During the event, CIS and CSC instructors will give short mini-presentations on topics such as AI, data analysis, real estate, and cybersecurity. We will also have guests from the industry joining us for a discussion panel with the audience.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Pizza with the Prez

• Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
• Time: 12:30pm-1:30 pm 
• Location: Mesquite 200 (Red Mountain Campus)
• Description: Dr. Daniel will answer questions, provide updates, and get to know MCC students. This is a great opportunity for students to meet our college president and learn about his vision for our future. Please encourage your classes to attend. RSVP to Attend.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement 

Coffee & Chat

• Date: April 8
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: Coffee Shop AS 4
• Description: Drop-in coffee and conversation for students.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Into the Woods - Presented by MCC Music and Dance Department

• Dates & Times: April 3, April 4, April 8, April 9, April 10, April 11 at 7:30 pm, & April 4 and April 12 at 2 pm 
• Location: MCC Theatre, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ
• Description: James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.  Tickets start at $15.  Learn more and buy tickets here: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/woods  
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Mariachi Concert

• Date: April 13th
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 
• Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Description: Experience the music of mariachi with MCC's community mariachi ensemble. Join us as Mariachi de MCC interprets selections from traditional and commercial Mexican repertoire for everyone to enjoy.   Free Admission.  For more information like directions and parking, visit https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/mariachi-concert 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Civic Action Hour (CAH)

• Date: April 14
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
• Location: Zoom Link
• Description: Virtual civic engagement discussion with community leaders.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

MPJW and MCC Jazz Band Concert

• Date: April 14th
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 
• Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Description: Mesa Community College Music Department Presents: Jazz/MPJE and EVJC Jazz Concert with Guest Artist Sal Lozano.   Student Tickets $7.54.  For more information like directions and parking, visit https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/mpje-and-mcc-jazz-band-concert 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Coffee & Chat

• Date: April 15
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
• Location: Southern & Dobson: KSC 35N
• Description: Student drop-in conversation space.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Psychology in Film: Student Selection!

• Date: April 15th, 2026
• Location: BP-4
• Time: 1:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Description: Students will select one of the following films to watch and discuss:
  • The Joker (2019) – Psychological Concept: Mental Illness
  • Coco (2017) – Psychological Concept: Cultural Psychology & Grief
  • Spirited Away (2001) – Psychological Concept: Developmental Psychology & Loss
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement 

Volunteer with Life Science Gardens

• Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• Time: 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
• Location: Meet at the garden gate, just east of the HW8 building and south of the Navajo room
• Description: The Pollinator Patrol is a volunteer gardening event hosted by the Life Sciences Greenhouse, Wildflower + Pollinator Garden to help maintain the Monarch Way station and pollinator habitat. Faculty, students, staff and community members are welcome to participate. Tasks vary, and may include: weeding, planting, cleaning, labeling, and taking data.  Register Here:  Volunteer Registration.
• Co-Curricular Type: Volunteering

Fusion Jazz Band Concert

• Date: April 15th
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 
• Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Description: Mesa Community College Music Department Presents: Fusion Jazz Band Concert with the Thelonius Monk Ensemble.  Students and Faculty will be performing some favorites from the Jazz-Rock Fusion world. Come on down, bring a non-perishable food item and enjoy the music.   MCC Students will be helping collect for United Way Food Bank. Free admission.  For more information like directions, parking, and what food to donate, visit https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/fusion-jazz-band-concert  
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Celebrating National Poetry Month

• Date: April 16, 2026 
• Location: LB 300 
• Time: 6:00 p.m.
• An exciting opportunity to listen in on two contemporary writers with ties to the state of Arizona: Farid Matuk and Shawnte Orion.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Lecture

Global Indigenous Visual Knowledge: Comparative Motif Systems in Navajo (Diné) and Sarawak Pua Kumbu Textiles

• Guest Speaker: Dr. Wahed, Fulbright Scholar (visiting ASU and MCC)
• Date: April 16
• Time: 12:00 PM
• Location: AC1 (Building AC30), Southern and Dobson Campus
• Description:
  • Explore global fiber arts through a cross-cultural art history perspective
  • Focus on comparative motif systems in Navajo (Diné) and Sarawak Pua Kumbu textiles
  • Connects to the course material in art history and the Rooted in Relations exhibition previously displayed in the MCC Art Gallery
  • Gain insight into Indigenous visual knowledge and artistic traditions
• Additional Details:
  • Q&A session following the presentation
  • Light refreshments provided
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Lecture

Thunderbirds in Action: How Will You Create Your Impact? (Certificate Recipients Close Out)

• Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: LB 300
• Workshop Information: Celebrate Your Growth, Reflect on Your Journey, Commit to Your Next Step!
• Description:
  This culminating workshop brings together students completing the Thunderbirds in Action Leadership Series for a reflective and celebratory close-out experience. Participants will look back on their leadership journey, recognizing the skills developed, challenges overcome, and connections formed throughout the year. This session marks the completion of the 16-hour leadership series and honors students’ dedication to personal and leadership growth while encouraging them to continue making an impact on campus and beyond.
• Co-Curricular type: Academic Involvement

Maricopa County Tabulation & Election Center Tour

• Date: April 21
• Time: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• Location: 510 S. 3rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003
• Description: Guided tour exploring how votes are processed and counted ahead of the 2026 elections.
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

The War on Drugs – What Has It Really Cost Us?

• Date: Wednesday, April 22
• Time: 12:00–1:15 PM
• Location: SC-11E (S&D Campus) and via Zoom 
• Description: The Social Science Department invites students to attend its final presentation of the semester, The War on Drugs: What Has It Really Cost Us? This interdisciplinary lecture will explore the historical origins of the War on Drugs, as well as its economic and social costs, its impact on the criminal justice system and communities, and the ongoing policy and political debates surrounding it. Presentations will be delivered by Social Science faculty across multiple disciplines, offering a well-rounded and engaging academic perspective on this important topic.
• Co-Curricular: Academic Lecture

Title: The Hidden Life of Trees - Book Club

• Date: April 8th & April 22nd
• Time: 12:00-1:00 pm
• Location: Red Mountain Library Classroom DW226
• Description: Join our library book club for two one-hour discussions inspired by The Hidden Life of Trees. Together, we’ll explore the book’s themes of connection, communication, and the surprising inner lives of forests, with plenty of time for thoughtful conversation and shared insights. For more information, visit: https://mesacc.libguides.com/Bookclub26
• Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement

Jazz Combo Lobby Concert

• Date: April 23rd
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 
• Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
• Description: The Free Lobby Performance Concerts are back for the new year. Bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon listening to Jazz Music at the PAC. Free admission.  For more information like directions, parking and RSVP visit https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/jazz-combo-lobby-concert 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

All That's Between - Dance Concert

• Date: April 24th - 25th
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 
• Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
• Description: Mesa Community College Music and Dance Presents the Spring Dance Concert: All That's Between, a student practicum concert. All That's Between takes you through the joy, the ache, the spiral, and the spark exploring everything we feel in the spaces between life. Student Tickets $11.82.  For more information like directions, parking and ticket purchase, visit https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/all-between-dance-concert 
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts

Guitar Concert - Free Lobby Concert

• Date: April 27th
• Location: Performing Arts Center, 1520 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 
• Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
• Description: Enjoy a night of guitar music featuring the students of MCC. Free admission.  For more information like directions, parking and RSVP visit https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/event/2026-04/guitar-concert-free-lobby-concert  
• Co-Curricular Type: Cultural Arts