Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at MCC
Published Tuesday, January 31, 2017FSN-FRES (ABC) in Fresno, CA, and Fresno City College reports on the upcoming Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at MCC. Video
Shari Watts and Amie Bjorklund to Lead Reading of the Flora and Fauna in Mesa
Published Monday, January 30, 2017Broadway World reports that The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre will feature Amie Bjorklund and Shari Watts in a development workshop and public reading of new play The Flora & Fauna by Los Angeles-based scribe Alyson Mead. Mesa Community College hosts the first public reading of this new work on Saturday, February 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the MCC Theatre, 1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85202. The reading is free and open to the public, and will be followed by a talkback with the...
County Seeking Input on Multi-Year Health Improvement Plan
Published Monday, January 30, 2017Mesa Independent reports that MCC will be the site of a public meeting by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health seeking the public’s input on defining its health priorities for a three-year plan that will be implemented starting in 2018. County seeking input on multi-year health improvement plan - Mesa Independent _ Mesa Independent.pdf
Prostate Cancer Screenings at MCC
Published Monday, January 30, 2017The East Valley Tribune reports that Prostate On-Site Project, a medical mobile service, will provide prostate cancer screenings at MCC to men 40 years or older, or younger if a history of prostate cancer runs in the family. The Week Ahead _ Life _ eastvalleytribune.pdf
Produce Deals in AZ
Published Monday, January 30, 2017Arizona Families announces that MCC is a site for monthly produce market offering 60 pounds of fruits and veggies for $10 - open to everyone, every fourth Saturday. Arizona Families
Supercross Riders Monks, Martinez, Ready for the Home Crowd
Published Monday, January 30, 2017Arizona Republic article includes MCC student Conner Monks who has managed to fit in riding with a schedule that includes online classes at Mesa Community College and a full-time day job at Mazatzal Dirt Works, a family-owned construction company. As soon as he’s off work at 2 p.m he hits the dirt or takes to his studies. Supercross riders Monks, Martinez ready for home crowd.pdf
What Is Your Landscape Management IQ?
Published Monday, January 30, 2017Greens Keeper Landscaper Blog says, "The Mesa Community College Urban Horticulture program prepares you for a career in wholesale or retail nurseries, landscape design and construction companies, or landscape management firms." Greens Keeper Landscape Maintenance, LLC_ What Is Your Landscape Managemnet IQ_.pdf
Coverage: Building the Better Fishbowl: Aquaponics Combines Fish, Greens to Create Cleaner Food
Published Saturday, January 28, 2017The East Valley Tribune reports on Aquaponics at MCC and in the East Valley. East Valley eco-innovators are counting on aquaponics to become the next wave in the good food movement. Peter Conden, MCC Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Dr. George Brooks are interviewed. Aquaponics EVTribune.pdf This article, retitled "Area startups look at aquaponics to create cleaner food," also appeared in the Feb. 2 edition of Ahwatukee FootHills News. Aquaponics AhwatukeeFoothillsNews.pdf
Arizona Public Universities Turn to Fundraising to Close Gaps
Published Friday, January 27, 2017The Phoenix Business Journal reports that as state funding continues to dwindle for Arizona's public universities and community colleges, they are turning to private and philanthropic fundraising to grow resources — something formerly reserved for private schools. Mesa Community College is reaching out to its own alumni for the first time to seek donations. Arizona public universities turn to fundraising to close gaps.pdf
Black History Month Events
Published Friday, January 27, 2017Arizona State University event calendar lists History vs. Struggle: Ancestors Speak, presented by the MCC NAACP on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at S&D campus. History V Struggle.pdf