Fall 2012
Featured Stories
MCC Bridge Program Offers Paramedics Option to Become Registered Nurses
Many paramedics have the background and experience necessary to become a nurse. Some are choosing to expand their education by enrolling in the Paramedic to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge Program at Mesa Community College. This tailored program allows paramedics to fast-track their education to become qualified as an RN in two to three additional...
President's Message
Shouan Pan, President of MCC Greetings! At Mesa Community College, student success and completion continues to be our number one priority. You have heard me say this over and over again during the past four years. That’s because our students deserve a strong educational path to success, particularly in this fast changing local and global economy...
MCC Student Now NBC Reporter
Zahid Arab Zahid Arab of NBC’s KING 5 News in Seattle is known as a compassionate reporter who gets the big story by gaining the trust of those he interviews. He provides crime victims and their families the opportunity for their voice to be heard. Arab, who graduated from Mesa Community College in 2004, credits his experience at MCC for...
MCC Employee Takes a Shot at The Impossible Project
Neal Winter is not a mainstream modern photographer. He creates images by using plastic toy cameras that leak light, resulting in highly original images when printed. Winter’s unusual artistry is based on educated guessing and experimentation. A few years ago, Winter followed his passion for experimentation and became involved in an effort...
Launch of the New Website
Mesa Community College launched a new website in early September. Designed with a fresh user-friendly experience and engaging presentation, visitors to the website can now find easy access to programs, resources and services. There is also a prominent focus on attracting future students. Take a look and let us know what you think. http://www....
Meet the Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Lauren Basler Major: Nursing “I want to make a difference in someone’s life as many medical professionals have made a difference in mine. My goal in school is to do my very best to reach my degree in nursing. I want to excel and learn as much as I can so one day I can help others.” Lauren plans to transfer to Arizona State University after...
Albright College Offers Scholarships to MCC Alumni
Albright College, one of MCC’s newest partners, launched an accelerated degree program at its Mesa location this September. Program participants can complete a bachelor’s degree in approximately 24 months. To sweeten the deal, Albright is offering a $2,500 scholarship to all alumni who hold an associate’s degree from MCC or any other Maricopa...
MCC's New Leadership Team
Mesa Community College welcomes Patrick Burkhart, the new Provost for the Red Mountain Campus and Downtown Center. Burkhart brings experience in workforce development, fundraising, and strategic planning to his position at MCC. Burkhart said he is looking forward to contributing to the future of MCC. “Mesa Community College is an...
Homecoming
Thunderbird Madness The Office of the President and the MCC Alumni Association invite you to attend Mesa Community College's 2012 Homecoming Festival. Saturday, October 13, 2012 John D. Riggs Stadium - Festival on field adjacent to the south end (rain or shine). Barbecue and Games 5:00-6:30 p.m. President's Program Alumni VIP Tent 5:30 p.m....
MCC Advisor Selected for Leadership Award
Wells Fargo has selected Juanita Tarango as one of the 40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40. Tarango was presented with the award on Oct. 3 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort in Phoenix. Recipients of the award were selected from more than 60 nominations. They were chosen based on a comprehensive evaluation of their impact on community and excellence in...
Mark Your Calendar
For a complete listing of events and times, check out our online calendars. General MCC Events mesacc.edu/alumni and click Events Calendar Athletics athletics.mesacc.edu/schedules October 13 Homecoming Festival, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Football Game, 7:00 p.m. Riggs Stadium, Southern and Dobson Campus RSVP at mesacc.edu/homecoming or call 480-461-...