Regional Reviews: Picnic
Published Wednesday, May 4, 2016TalkinBroadway.com review of Picnic: "With such a wonderful cast and lovely technical designs, MCC's production of Picnic was a rewarding journey to the past." Rave reviews of work by actors Cedar Eileen Cody, Dolores Mendoza, Brandon Caraco, Samantha Hanna, and Andrew Blahak, plus recognition for work by Kara E. Thompson, Cheyenne Vande Krol-Phillips, Ashley Dietrich-Sharp and Anthony Jannuzzi. Talkin' Broadway Regional News & Reviews, Phoenix - _Picnic_ - 5_3_16.pdf
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Names Winners
Published Tuesday, May 3, 2016MCC student Kinsey Peotter is the recipient of a $1,200 scholarship from Artistic Director Jeff Whiting to attend the Open Jar Institute Summer Residency in New York. Her name appears in the Theatre Buzz section of Stage Directions. Stage Directions - Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Names Winners.pdf
Biologists Find the AZ Black Rattlesnake on 'Extinction Trajectory'
Published Tuesday, May 3, 2016MCC professor Andrew Holycross is co-author of a study on the "extinction trajectory" of the Arizona black rattlesnake, according to the University of Arkansas News. Biologists Find the Arizona Black Rattlesnake on 'Extinction Trajectory' _ University of Arkansas.pdf
5 Best Things to Do in Metro Phoenix
Published Tuesday, May 3, 2016Phoenix New Times notes, "We’ve all got hang-ups. But for art students at Mesa Community College, they’re objects presented on gallery walls," in an article that spread the word about MCC's Art Student Show. Best Events in Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa May 2 to May 5 _ Phoenix New Times.pdf
High School Mechanics Compete for Scholarship
Published Monday, May 2, 2016The East Valley Tribune reported on high school students competing for scholarships in the AZ High School Automotive Challenge at MCC, sponsored by ABC Nissan. Bryce Bond, automotive instructor and programs chair at MCC, is quoted. 050216 EVTribune -- AzHighSchoolAutoChallenge.pdf
Living the Dream: UConn's New AD Grew Up in Sports
Published Monday, May 2, 2016The Hartford Courant reports that Dave Benedict, UConn's new athletic director, grew up as a competitive coach's son at Mesa Community College. Living The Dream_ UConn's New AD Grew Up In Sports - Hartford Courant.pdf
May Edition of Maricopa Now Includes EMT/Fire/Paramedic, Nursing, Theatre, Fashion, Powwow, Artists Promise, Rose Garden
Published Monday, May 2, 2016MCTV's most recent edition of Maricopa Now includes Intensive Total Patient Management Exercises (EMT/Fire/Paramedic, Nursing and Theatre collaboration) 3:50 to 8:16 (collaboration overview) (Jim Hill, Sean Newton, Mallory Prucha, Justine Willman), 11:08-11:45 (nursing student Jaclyn Phommavongsa), and 19:26 (theatre student). G2 Fashion Scholarship 8:48 (Peichi Jiang). Powwow 10:05 (Clara Trim, Yvonne Dinehdeal). Artists of Promise 12:15 (Veturia Brindas, Valerie Neal). Rose garden 26:15...
Fitness: Resistance Training is Not Just About Body Building
Published Friday, April 29, 2016What is the role of resistance training in a weight-loss program? Craig Nolan, a member of the Exercise Science faculty at Mesa Community College, writes about fitness for InMaricopa publication. Fitness.pdf
Las Vegas Omega Gents Tour Arizona Colleges
Published Tuesday, April 26, 2016The Omega Gents of Las Vegas ventured into the Grand Canyon state recently to visit Arizona’s institutions of higher education, Grand Canyon University, Mesa Community College and Arizona State University. Las Vegas Omega Gents Tour Arizona Colleges.pdf
Military Veterans Convocation
Published Thursday, April 21, 2016The Third Annual Military Veterans Student Convocation will be held from 4-7 p.m. May 6 at the Mesa Community College. This is for graduating veterans of all Maricopa County community colleges and is a cultural celebration for students and families. Dinner will be served at 4 p.m. with and ceremonies at 5:15 p.m,. Attire is business casual; regalia is encouraged but not required. Required RVSP: Darcy Breault, 480-517-8687 or darcy.breault@riosalado.edu. Military Veterans Convocation.pdf