MCC Dance Program Recognized in Dance Teacher Magazine
Published Tuesday, October 16, 2012MCC's Dance program was recognized in the October 2012 edition of the national magazine, Dance Teacher. The article focuses on new dance programs in higher education and talks about the Associate in Arts, Fine Arts degree in dance (AAFA) available at MCC.
MCC to Screen Education Film, "Race to Nowhere"
Published Tuesday, October 16, 2012“Race to Nowhere” started as a parent movement, but has grown nationwide. It features the stories of children who, “have been pushed to the brink by over-scheduling, over-testing and the relentless pressure to achieve.” Mesa Community College to screen education film 'Race to Nowhere' - East Valley Tribune_ East Valley Education News.pdf
Artists Help Fight Hunger at Empty Bowls Event
Published Tuesday, October 16, 2012For 20 years, Mesa Community College has hosted the annual Empty Bowls event. In 1992, the Art Department presented the idea as a way to support a nationwide movement for feeding the needy and homeless. Artists help fight hunger with Empty Bowls event in Mesa.pdf
Su Vida MCC, Knowledge is Power
Published Thursday, October 11, 2012The Su Vida program was filmed at MCC and the video includes Liz Calderon, Deb Bitter and Keith Heffner. If you do not want to watch the entire spot, you can view the interviews for each of the above individuals at the following times: Liz Claderon is at minute 5.22 Theatre Outback and art mural/Empty Bowls mention is at minute 10:42 Deb Bitter is at minute 14.01 Keith Heffner is at minute 18.32.
MCC Continues to Offer Childcare Assistance
Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012MCC receives CCAMPIS Grant and will continue to offer childcare assistance to students. childcare.pdf
'My Favorite Year' Launches in Remodeled MCC Theatre
Published Wednesday, October 10, 2012Mesa Community College's Act I Musical Productions presents "My Favorite Year," opening Oct. 18 in the newly renovated MCC Theatre. 'My Favorite Year' launches in remodeled Mesa Community College theater.pdf
Surviving Adversity: A Life Left Behind (Thuy Wong)
Published Monday, October 8, 2012Thuy Wong is living proof that, with love and support from people who care about and believe in you, it is possible to overcome even the worst kinds of adversity.In the early 1970s, Wong was a little girl living in Vietnam. The youngest of 10 children, Wong endured extreme poverty and tragedy. Surviving Adversity_ A Life Left Behind _ Wrangler News.pdf
Home Events, Finds, Tips
Published Friday, October 5, 2012Ron Dinchak, a life-science instructor at Mesa Community College, will talk about creating a sustainable, healthy backyard ecosystem to promote birding and enjoy nature. 10_5 - Home events, finds and tips.pdf
Maricopa Now, MCC Student Creates Jingle Dress
Published Friday, October 5, 2012MCC student earns a scholarship with her creation of a Native American Jingle Dress. Begins at minute 9:05.
Mesa Resident Receives Citizen Bravery Award
Published Tuesday, October 2, 2012Caitlin McGrath, a Mesa resident and MCC student, was presented the Citizen Bravery Award Monday, Oct. 1 during the Mesa City Council meeting. Mesa resident receives Citizen of Bravery Award - CBS 5 - KPHO.pdf