On behalf of the Social Science Department, we would like to welcome you to another exciting year at Mesa Community College. This web site is designed to give you an overview of the programs and courses offered within our department.
Social Science Lecture Series for 2020-21
LECTURE #1
THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
We all know that COVID-19 has turned things upside down. How does our government’s response compare to other countries, and what has been the impact of COVID-19 on our economy? These questions and more can be answered at the Social Science Department’s first brown-bag, virtual lecture series of the year. Join us for an engaging and interactive discussion on the economic and political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presented by:
Sylwia Cavalcant, M.A., Economics and Brian Dille, Ph.D., Political Science
When: Monday, October 26, 2020
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Webex Link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bdille
LECTURE #2
FOOD SECURITY: THE NEXT CRISIS
Do you know that almost nine million people have died from hunger in 2020 compared to the one million from COVID-19? Acute hunger is set to double worldwide, and nearly 1 in 4 U.S. households will experience food insecurity.
- What does this mean for all of us?
- What challenges and solutions are on the horizon?
These questions, along with many others, will be answered at the Social Science Department’s second brown-bag, virtual lecture series of the year. Join us for an informative and collaborative discussion on the global food crisis.
Presented by:
Zarrin Caldwell, Guest Lecturer | Dr. Brian Dille, Political Science
Date: Tuesday, November 10th, 2020
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Meeting Link: https://maricopa.webex.com/meet/bdille
Scholarships Available for 2020-21
Please find complete information and the new application on the Social Science Scholarships page.