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 Scholarships Available for 2022
Please find complete information and the new application on the Social Science Scholarships page.
Social Science's Lunchtime Lecture Series for Fall 2022
Tuesday, September 27th - Update on the Russo-Ukrainian War: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (SC-11E). Join virtually at: maricopa.webex.com/meet/bdille
Tuesday, October 11th - The Long Walk of the Navajo: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (SC-11E). Join virtually: Navajo Long Walk
Wednesday, October 19th - Ballot Overview with Dr. Brian Dille - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Join virtually at: Civic Action Hour
Wednesday, October 26th - The Effects of Debt on Mental Health - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (SC-11E). Join virtually: ctl.mesacc.edu/live
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The Effects of Debt on Mental Health
Social Science's Sylwia Cavalcant, Residential Faculty/Economics; Nicole Collins, Chief Diversity Officer; and Nathan Terlisner, Residential Faculty/Counseling, provided an overview on how much debt impacts historically underrepresented and underserved communities, together with helpful tips and strategies on how to manage one's thinking, emotions, and behaviors when it comes to finances.
You can view and listen to the recorded session here:
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Ballot Overview
Sometimes ballot propositions are written such that up means down and yes means no. Dr. Brian Dille, Political Science Professor, recently discussed the pros and cons for this year's propositions during Civic Action Hour on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
You can view and listen to the recorded session here:
https://www.mesacc.edu/community-civic-engagement/events-opportunities/civic-action-hour
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The Long Walk of the Navajo
In support of Native American Heritage Month, the Social Science Department and American Indian Institute recently collaborated to discuss the historical, political, and economic consequences of this infamous "400-mile walk," in which the U.S. government forced the relocation of 9,500 Navajo (Diné) people from 1863 to 1868.
Dr. Viola Fuentes, Political Science Professor, and Samuel Stevens, II, Student Services Specialist with the American Indian Institute, were the presenters of this lecture on Tuesday, October 11th, 2022.
You can view and listen to the recorded session here:
https://maricopa.webex.com/maricopa/ldr.php?RCID=5c84e627e109440660a3b82657f9bb6e
Recording password: SocialScience2022
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Update on the Russo-Ukraine War
Social Science faculty recently held a follow up to their spring 2022 discussion on the Russo-Ukrainian War on September 27, 2022. Dr. Brian Dille, Political Science Professor, and Dr. Paul Hietter, History Professor, were the presenters of this lecture.
You can view and listen to the recorded session here:
https://maricopa.webex.com/recordingservice/sites/maricopa/recording/3a5...
Recording password: SocialScience2022
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The Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022
MCC’s Social Science faculty held an open forum on the Russo-Ukrainian War on Thursday, Apri 14, 2022. The presenters and their respective topics included:
- Russia and Ukraine Since the End of the Cold War—Dr. Paul Hietter, History
- The Geopolitics of Putin’s Gamble—Dr. Brian Dille, Political Science
- The Impact of Sanctions on “Fortress Russia”—Sylwia Cavalcant, Economics
You can view and listen to the recorded forum here: