Toolwire Reports Acceleration in Game-Based Learning Interest and Adoptions
Published Wednesday, May 27, 2015Toolwire, a leading game-based learning provider, has experienced a surge of interest in game-based learning and an upswing in adoptions for its writing and environmental science games. In addition to several recent pilots at Arizona State University, Toolwire is seeing a growing interest in game-based learning among community colleges and public universities seeking to engage and retain students in foundational first-year courses. Among others, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa...
Forum focuses on voter engagement
Published Saturday, May 23, 2015Personnel from the Morrison Institute for Public Policy will share details about the Arizona Citizen Initiative Review, the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Voices. “Arizona’s Engaged Democracy,” is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on May 26 in the MCC Community Room/Library at 1833 W. Southern Ave. Forum focuses on voter engagement - East Valley Tribune 052315.pdf
MCC Supports Mesa Hydration Donation
Published Thursday, May 21, 2015MCC continues its support of the City's Hydration Donation Campaign. Both campuses will serve as donation collection sites June 1 through Sept. 1, 2015. Hydration donation campaign - East Valley Tribune 052115.pdf
Video of 2015 Professor of the Year, Ann Ewing
Published Thursday, May 21, 2015Video of Dr. Ann Ewing, winner of the 2015 Mesa Chamber Professor of the Year. Video of Dr. Ann Ewing, winner of the 2015 Mesa Chamber Professor of the Year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYwqHZDzaNs
Life's Lessons by Deborah Bateman, Commencement Address
Published Wednesday, May 20, 2015Commencement speaker Deborah Bateman blogs about addressing the crowd of graduates at MCC. Life’s Lessons _ Deborah Bateman.pdf
Realistic Exercise at MCC Hones First Responder Skills
Published Monday, May 18, 2015First responders honed their skills by reacting to a variety of incidents during a recent exercise organized by the faculty at Mesa Community College. VirtualCommandWrangler.pdf
Mesa's Fiesta District Undergoes Yet Another Revitalization
Published Saturday, May 16, 2015The Fiesta District is not what it once was — it is not the big financial office center like it was in the ‘80s, nor is it the ultimate attraction for retailers and restaurants as it was 20 years ago. Yet, efforts to revitalize the area have prevailed and are expected to continue for the next several years. MCC opened its performing arts center, which will “contribute to the vitality” of the Fiesta District, Jeff Darbut said. The new center, which cost $18 million, opened last October. It...
Longtime Mesa Artist, Activist Strives to Make a Difference
Published Thursday, May 14, 2015Virginia Aguero, an MCC alumna, may be well known in Mesa’s art community, but her commitment and dedication to the city of Mesa and its civil rights movements spans a lifetime of hard work. Longtime Mesa artist, activist strives to make a difference - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Local News.pdf
Wilkes University Offers Partnership with MCC
Published Thursday, May 14, 2015Wilkes University Offers Partnership with MCC. Graduation and Wilkes_eastmesaindependent.pdf
Meet Your Neighbor: Kathleen Perales
Published Thursday, May 14, 2015The Mesa Independent spotlights Kathleen Perales in their "Meet Your Neighbor" section. Perales talks about her role at MCC creating programs and services that respond to the community’s needs for college access and attainment. Meet Your Neighbor_ Kathleen Perales - Mesa Independent _ Mesa Independent.pdf