Coverage of Captain Squeegee's New Music Video
Published Wednesday, September 21, 2016New Times explores how local music group Captain Squeegee (many of the musicians are MCC alum or students) turned to Mesa Community College to film their video in the college's performing arts center, coordinated through Rob Hunter. "Our fake show had to look totally real, so Freddie and Zach brought all the big camera-guns to MCC," Torgersen says. "The floating pentagrams above the stage are my personal favorite." New Times: How a Psychic Inspired Captain Squeegee's New Music Video.pdf and...
White Privilege Workshop Opens Dialogue on Racism
Published Tuesday, September 20, 2016Story and photo in the AZ Informant about Impact Arizona series, Understanding The Root: Racism, Privilege, Leadership and Action, featuring Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr., on September 8 – 10, at Mesa Community College and ASU’s downtown campus. White Privilege Workshop Opens Dialogue On Racism.pdf
Coverage of 2016 AriZoni Theatre Awards Announced
Published Tuesday, September 20, 2016Phoenix New Times and several other publications announced that the 26th annual AriZoni Theatre Awards took place Monday, September 19, at Tempe Center for the Arts. More than 20 theaters, in addition to several youth theaters, participated in this year's awards — which are meant to honor excellence in local theater. Mesa Community College Theatre and Film Arts was the big winner with 11 awards. ASU Lyric Opera Theatre and Mesa Encore Theatre earned 5 awards each. New Times: 2016 AriZoni...
7 Best Things to Do in Metro Phx This Week
Published Monday, September 19, 2016New Times picks the best events in metro Phoenix from Monday, September 19, through Thursday, September 22. At the top of the list is MCC's "Biennial Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition," which features more than two dozen artists, including Tom Klare, a former editorial photographer who has taught at MCC for a decade; Cynthia Peterson, a still-life painter; and Sandra Luehrsen, who teaches 3D design and clay workshops. Phoenix Events September 19 to 22_.pdf
Tempe Chamber of Commerce Names Leadership Members
Published Saturday, September 17, 2016Included in AZBIGMEDIA's report of the listing of Tempe Chamber Leadership Members is MCC's Sonia Filan, Director of Institutional Advancement & Entrepreneurial Programs. Tempe Chamber of Commerce names Tempe Leadership members _ AZ Big Media.pdf and Tempe Chamber site
Fulton Schools Teams Win 12 of 20 ASU Edson Student Entrepreneur Awards
Published Friday, September 16, 2016The ASU School of Engineering reports that twelve of the 20 student-led startups chosen for Arizona State University’s Edson Student Entrepreneur Initiative for the 2016-2017 academic year are led by Fulton Schools students. MCC student (dually enrolled) Aron Mixson, a software engineering student, has always found himself shopping the “big and tall” section when it comes to clothes. But four years ago, realizing he was overweight, he decided to change both his appearance and mentality. Mixson...
Payne Named as Assistant Fire Chief
Published Friday, September 16, 2016MCC alum Jason Payne will be introduced to the Town Council this week as the Fountain Hills Rural/Metro Fire Department Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal, reports the Fountain Hills Times. A graduate of Dobson High School in Mesa, Payne attended ASU before deciding to become a firefighter. He received his AA in Fire Science from Mesa Community College. Local News.pdf
MPJE Concert
Published Tuesday, September 13, 2016From Wrangler News: Jazz Big Band Lovers! You won’t want to miss this one! At the MCC Performing Arts Center with Artistic Director and Piano Extraordinaire Emmy Award Winner, Nick Manson. MPJE Concert - Wrangler News.pdf
Opening Night Reception--All in the Timing--MCC Theatre & Film Arts
Published Tuesday, September 13, 2016PHXSTAGES blog invites people to MCC's OPENING NIGHT Reception and Performance of ALL IN THE TIMING, by David Ives on Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. PHX Stages_ opening night reception - ALL IN THE TIMING -.pdf
Transfer Student Pushes to Help Autism Community Through Research at ASU
Published Friday, September 9, 2016ASU State Press article on MCC alum Jacob Sorenson, who is taking advantage of his time at ASU through autism research. Transfer student pushes to help autism community through research at ASU - The State Press.pdf