Teens Examine Science, Health Careers in Summer Program
Published Thursday, August 15, 2013Ten students from Mesa Public Schools received a sampling of what a career in the health and engineering fields would be like during a four-week program designed to help them prepare for jobs in those fields. The students participated in the STEM Scholars Project, presented by the East Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The pilot program, funded in part through a grant from Mesa Counts on College and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, introduced students to enrichment activities and...
Anti-Smoking Battle Moves Outdoors; Bans Increase
Published Wednesday, August 14, 2013First it was bars, restaurants and office buildings. Now the front lines of the “No Smoking” battle have moved outdoors. MCC is an example. Anti-smoking battle moves outdoors; bans increase - Ahwatukee Foothills News_ News.pdf
Diocese of Phoenix, Maria Chivira Announcement
Published Monday, August 12, 2013Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted is pleased to announce that he has appointed Dr. Maria Romo Chavira to the position of Chancellor of the Diocese of Phoenix. Diocese of Phoenix Blog — Announcement of the position of Chancellor of the...pdf
AG Horne to 'Dreamers': No In-State Tuition
Published Thursday, August 8, 2013About two dozen undocumented students and their supporters made an emotional plea Thursday to Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne, asking him to drop his lawsuit against the Maricopa County Community College District over a policy that allows undocumented immigrants who receive federal work permits to pay in-state tuition. Horne, who is trying to end the policy, listened, but then told the students that he intends to move forward with the lawsuit. AG Horne to ‘dreamers’_ No in-state tuition....
Five Projects Honored with 2013 Educational Facility Design Award
Published Wednesday, August 7, 2013MCC's Health-Wellness Building wins Design Award: Five Projects Honored with the 2013 Educational Facility Design Excellence Award - SFGate.pdf
Affiliated Workers Association Awards Scholarships to Two Members’ Dependents
Published Wednesday, August 7, 2013The Affiliated Workers Association (AWA), a national, non-profit network of professionals, small business owners and the self-employed dedicated to providing quality benefits and services to the American worker, has awarded college scholarships to a daughter and son of two of its members. Natalie Elkins, a sophomore at Mesa Community College in Mesa, Ariz. and daughter of AWA member Billy Elkins, received a $1,000 scholarship from the AWA administered by the College First Foundation. She plans...
Fusion Facilities: 8 Reasons to Consolidate Multiple Functions Under One Roof
Published Thursday, August 1, 2013MCC's Health-Wellness building is featured in this article. Fusion Facilities_ 8 reasons to consolidate multiple functions under one roof.pdf
Recipients of A Nurse I Am Scholarship
Published Wednesday, July 31, 2013MCC nursing student Theresa Jepsen is a recipient of A Nurse I Am scholarship. Recipients each receive $2,000 toward defraying the cost of their nursing education. Selection was based on an essay written in response to the inspirational nurses' film, "A Nurse I Am". Recipients of A Nurse I Am Scholarship.pdf Her essay: Theresa Jepsen's Winning Essay from A Nurse I Am.pdf
MCC Dancer Has New Heart but Old Passion to Perform
Published Thursday, July 18, 2013Mesa Community College student Mia Welch is not only alive and well after a heart transplant a year ago, she’s celebrating her new life by performing in a dance showcase Thursday. MCC dancer has new heart but old passion to perform.pdf
Ancient Artifact Replicas Provide Students with Ceramics Experience, Public a Chance to Watch Pit Firing
Published Wednesday, July 17, 2013At Mesa Community College, Linda Speranza’s ceramics students have been working with ASU museum studies graduate student Brian Asdell to create reproductions of ancient pieces not usually found in museum collections due to their ordinary and often undecorated design. Visitors attending the Deer Valley Rock Art Center’s sunset tour on July 26 will be able to witness the unveiling of the vessels after the firing is complete. Reservations are required for the tour, and general admission charges...