University of Phoenix Troubles
Published Friday, October 23, 2015As University of Phoenix experiences enrollment loss, Channel 3/5 reporter explores alternatives, including MCC. http://www.azfamily.com/clip/11946164/univ-of-phoenix-troubles
Now That the Cubs are Done, Maybe They'll Help Our Mesa Food Drive
Published Friday, October 23, 2015The fine folks at A.T. Still University have stepped in to accept a Turkey Drive challenge, as has Benedictine University and Mesa Community College. Now that the Cubs are done, maybe they'll help our Mesa food drive.pdf
GCC's Stuck Continues to Build Gauchos Volleyball Program
Published Thursday, October 22, 2015Article on former MCC coach Lisa Stuck. GCC’s Stuck continues to build Gauchos volleyball program - Glendalestar.pdf
Whether Iconic White Rabbit or Grisly Disaster Victim, Costume Designer Revels in Creative Joys, Challenges
Published Friday, October 16, 2015Sometimes it’s a talking white rabbit, and sometimes it’s a disaster victim. When you’re a costume designer, you can never be sure who you’ll be asked to dress next. This sort of challenge is part of what drew Mallory Prucha to the field. The resident faculty in costume design and Costume Shop supervisor at Mesa Community College started out as a traditional artist, but liked the interdisciplinary quality of costuming. During her time at UNL, Prucha says she met several students who had come...
Poetry Night Returns to Mesa
Published Thursday, October 15, 2015Poetry night has returned to Mesa on the third Thursday of every month. This year, the event has a new name: District 4, the Poetry Reading. It’s at 7 p.m. in Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea and Gallery, 154 W. Main St. Also this year, in addition to a community open mic portion of the show, two East Valley poets are to be featured each month. October’s poets are Josh Rathkamp and Susanna Velarde Covarrubias. Rathkamp is director of the creative writing program at Mesa Community College. Covarrubias is...
Video Shows Fiesta District Micro Parks Lighting Ceremony (and Additional Coverage)
Published Wednesday, October 14, 2015Mesa Mayor John Giles, Vice Mayor and District 3 Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh, Deputy City Manager Kari Kent and Mesa Community College President Dr. Shouan Pan spoke and participated in a 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, lighting ceremony at one of the Fiesta District micro parks constructed along Southern Avenue in the Fiesta District. Mesa Independent, 10/22/15: Fiesta District Micro Parks Lighting Ceremony Held and Fiesta District micro parks lighting ceremony held in Mesa _ Mesa Independent.pdf...
MCC Helps to Fight Hunger with Empty Bowls
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2015The community is encouraged to help fight hunger by being a patron at Empty Bowls art charity events being hosted at all three East Valley community colleges: Chandler-Gilbert, Mesa and Scottsdale Community Colleges. Event proceeds benefit local charities helping to fight hunger locally. Proceeds from MCC events will benefit Paz de Cristo Community Center which provides anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley’s homeless, unemployed, working poor and their families. Empty Bowls...
Mesa Chamber of Commerce Inside Business--Report to Community
Published Tuesday, October 13, 2015The following appeared in Mesa Chamber of Commerce "Inside Business" newsletter: 2015 MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY REPORT- MCC's 2015 Report to Our Community Mesa Community College's educational journey began in 1965 and is highlighted by our 50th anniversary celebration. Our 2015 Report to Our Community is one of the culminating highlights. There's no better way to spotlight our college than by focusing on the future while summarizing the last five years with detail, data, and...
State Dept.-Sponsored Program Promotes Global Understanding
Published Monday, October 12, 2015Young people from developing countries spend a year at an American community college, where they gain career skills, engage in the community, learn about U.S. culture and get inspired to make a positive impact when they return home. That’s the concept behind the Community College Initiative (CCI) sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) on behalf of the Community College Consortium (CCC). The CCC promotes collegial cooperation...
Berry Sanders Political Rally Highlights Economic Inequality, Social Issues
Published Monday, October 12, 2015Bernie Sanders’ stance on issues of economic inequality, student loan debt and retirement benefits drew the most applause from his political rally at Reid Park on Friday night. “I really resonate with his stance on LGBTQ rights,” said Danielle Jancarole, a 23-year-old Mesa Community College student. “I like his economic agenda, but that’s more of a side benefit for me.” Arizona Daily Wildcat __ Bernie Sanders' political rally highlights economic inequality, social issues.pdf