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.
Mesa Mayor John Giles writes a My Turn column for the Arizona Republic that names MCC as one of the city's core educational organizations.
My News Mesa reports that approximately 300 volunteers are needed for a large-scale city-wide event Saturday, Jan. 14 to revitalize and prune the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College. It is the largest public rose garden in the desert Southwest and the only significant public rose garden begun since 1974.City of Mesa
My News Mesa reports that students, families and community members are invited to “Community Learning Day” at Mesa Community College, 1833 W. Southern Ave., on Saturday, Jan. 14 to learn how to navigate the road from high school to college.Page 5 ofMesa Gateway ConnectionandEV TribuneandMesa Independent
Phoenix New Times says, "Forget the face paint at this tailgate party. Mark your calendar for the 2017 Flagg Gem and Mineral Show, a three-day event where local mineral and lapidary clubs and enthusiastic collectors showcase their assortment of rocks and minerals in a traditional tailgate-style atmosphere – all sponsored by the Flagg Mineral Foundation at MCC's Southern and…
The Arizona Republic lists live music events for New Year's Eve, including local guitarist and vocalist Pete Pancrazi, who will lead his trio in a set of familiar jazz standards to ring in 2017. Pancrazi has released four CDs and is currently on staff at Mesa Community College, where he teaches jazz theory, jazz combo and guitar.
J.D. Mesnard, an MCC adjunct professor, is representative for Legislative District 21 Arizona House of Representatives, reports Myinforms.com.
The Arizona Republic reports that Randy Ricedorff, who led Show Low's football program the past 10 years, is returning to the Valley to start a new American Leadership Academy football team in Gilbert. Ricedorff's son, Rathen Ricedorff, was azcentral sports' Small Schools Football Player of the Year in 2010 when he led Show Low to the 3A state championship. He is transferring to Boise State after…
PHX Stages reports that MCC Theatre & Film Arts announces the spring NT Live screenings.For Tickets and Information Visit: https://www.mesacc.edu/arts/events/theatre
The NJCAA crowned MCC sophomore quarterback Rathen Ricedorff as the 2016 Spalding® NJCAA Football Offensive Player of the Year.
Second Nature reports that MCC Interim President Sasan Poureetezadi signed the Letter from Higher Education Leaders on Climate Action. A copy of the final letter will be sent to the new Congressional delegation and incoming Presidential transition team.
Minuteman Press reports that the new year will get underway with the 45th Annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show sponsored by the Flagg Mineral Foundation at Mesa Community College.
Maricopa Colleges Television coverage of Valley of the Sun Bowl.
Fox 10 reports that MCC volunteers planned to pack 150,000 meals for Feed Our Starving Children. No media clips available.
MCC Brass Ensemble on Mesa Morning Live. YouTube
The Arizona Republic coverage of Miss Indian World Danielle Finn, who spoke during a Standing Rock "solidarity gathering" at Mesa Community College.
Six Days After Boise State Extended Scholarship to MCC Standout, He Committed to the Blue and Orange
Scout.com reports that six days after Boise State extended a scholarship offer to Rathen Ricedorff, the Mesa Community College standout committed to the blue and orange while on an official visit.Obnug
Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts presents National Theatre Live’s broadcast of Hamlet. KYMA
Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts presents National Theatre Live’s broadcast of War Horse. KYMA
Arizona Republic columnist J. Allhands discusses MCCCD.