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 Navajo Long Walk: 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 and Implications of Debt on Mental Health - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (SC-11E). Join virtually: ctl.mesacc.edu/live
Tuesday, November 8th - 50 years of Title IX - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (SC-11). Virtual option TBD.
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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: