FSN-FRES (ABC) in Fresno, CA, and Fresno City College reports on the upcoming Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival at MCC. Video
Broadway World reports that The Bridge Initiative: Women in Theatre will feature Amie Bjorklund and Shari Watts in a development workshop and public reading of new play The Flora & Fauna by Los Angeles-based scribe Alyson Mead. Mesa Community College hosts the first public reading of this new work on Saturday, February 25th, at 2:00 p.m. at the MCC Theatre,…
Mesa Independent reports that MCC will be the site of a public meeting by the Maricopa County Department of Public Health seeking the public’s input on defining its health priorities for a three-year plan that will be implemented starting in 2018.
The East Valley Tribune reports that Prostate On-Site Project, a medical mobile service, will provide prostate cancer screenings at MCC to men 40 years or older, or younger if a history of prostate cancer runs in the family.
Arizona Families announces that MCC is a site for monthly produce market offering 60 pounds of fruits and veggies for $10 - open to everyone, every fourth Saturday. Arizona Families
Arizona Republic article includes MCC student Conner Monks who has managed to fit in riding with a schedule that includes online classes at Mesa Community College and a full-time day job at Mazatzal Dirt Works, a family-owned construction company. As soon as he’s off work at 2 p.m he hits the dirt or takes to his studies.
Greens Keeper Landscaper Blog says, "The Mesa Community College Urban Horticulture program prepares you for a career in wholesale or retail nurseries, landscape design and construction companies, or landscape management firms."
The East Valley Tribune reports on Aquaponics at MCC and in the East Valley. East Valley eco-innovators are counting on aquaponics to become the next wave in the good food movement. Peter Conden, MCC Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Dr. George Brooks are interviewed. This article, retitled "Area startups look at…
The Phoenix Business Journal reports that as state funding continues to dwindle for Arizona's public universities and community colleges, they are turning to private and philanthropic fundraising to grow resources — something formerly reserved for private schools. Mesa Community College is reaching out to its own alumni for the first time to seek donations.
Arizona State University event calendar lists History vs. Struggle: Ancestors Speak, presented by the MCC NAACP on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at S&D campus.
USA Today story on "Dreamers" includes an interview with MCC student Juan Rodriguez. alsoCourier PostDes Moines RegisterCincinnati.comDaily Timesand many others
KPNX-PHX (NBC) ran a segment on the Community Learning Day at MCC. No clip available.
Celebrate National Women's History Month! Black Women Walking, a one-act play, uses storytelling, music, multimedia, and dance to venture back in time and meet great historic figures like Sojourner Truth, Marian Anderson, Fannie Lou Hamer and other Black heroines of history. March 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Performing Arts Center at MCC's Southern and Dobson Campus.
MCC hosts the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival from Feb. 14-18. Long Beach City College News
Reserve your tickets now for "Of Mice and Men," a play that runs April 21-29 in the MCC Theatre, that examines the strong bond of a pair of itinerant field workers during the Great Depression who pursue the lofty and unattainable American Dream of settling down on their own ranch. Via HeyEvent.com.
The Mesa Independent reports that the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 11 will vote on an agreement with Mesa Community College’s Veterinary Technology program, as part of its educational modules, to provide diagnostic and medical attention such as dental procedures, spay and neuter and grooming on an as-needed basis…
AZBigMedia.com reports that The College of St. Scholastica’s administrative staff moved into new offices at 3550 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. Social work faculty already have office space at Mesa Community College (MCC) and at Phoenix College.
All Sports Tucson reports that All-Southern Arizona standout Alec Bon announced his commitment to play for Mesa Community College after his visit to the campus on Thursday.
The Journal (New Ulm, MN) reports that Dan Baltramonas joined the staff at Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes (MVFH) as a licensed funeral director on Dec. 10, 2016. He earned a degree in Mortuary Science from MCC.
PHX Stages announces that Women in Theatre has awarded Los Angeles-based Alyson Mead's The Flora and Fauna winner of their New Work Contest. New York director Stefanie Sertich, a specialist in new play development, will be in residence at Mesa Community College with Mead, February 20-25th, working on the script.
The Arizona Republic reports that the 45th annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show, being held held at Mesa Community College from Jan. 6 to 8, offers interactive activities for families and more. MCC’s geology club, one of the show’s longtime participants, will assist with the fossil dig and share information on mineral and rock collecting with the public,…
Cadence at Gateway's blog found more than 25 options for free fun in Mesa, the East Valley, and throughout Phoenix—with options for every age range and interest. MCC's Rose Garden at S&D and the Cienega at RM are included in the list.
Sun Lakes Splash announces opportunities available in New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning at MCC.
The January edition of Maricopa Now features the AZ High School Auto Competition at MCC. Interview with Bryce Bond. Also featured is First Responder Training, with an interview with Sean Newton, Justine Willman and Mallory Prucha. https://youtu.be/V6xuZ21kHfk?t=423
The East Valley Tribune reports on events in the East Valley in 2016, including MCC news that Shouan Pan, who served as Mesa Community College president since 2008, left for a job in Seattle. Sasan Poureetezadi, the school’s vice president for information technology, became interim president in August.