While across the nation people turned in their taxes on April 15, another nation-wide event took place that could help minimum wage workers make Tax Day a lot easier next year. Teachers and minimum-wage workers flocked to the Arizona State University Tempe campus to rally in a national campaign called “Fight for $15.” Jodie Kay, an adjunct faculty member at Mesa Community College, is…
MCC education alumnus Anthony Graham is featured in NACCTEP News. He founded a leadership program for young men in northern Alabama called Ready yoUrself for the Future, also known as R.U.F.F. Their mission is to empower young men to become outstanding leaders in their home, school, and community. In just four years, they have mentored over 900 young men.
Students are voicing their opinions about proposed tuition and fee increases at Arizona colleges.No MCC comment, just general MCCCD information.
Two MCC students are among "20 Community College students honored as nation's best":http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/04/20/phi-theta-kappa-all-usa-community-college-award-winners-2015/26035505/Spotlight on ALL-USA winner and MCC student Valerie Le Grande:http://college.usatoday.com/2015/04/20/all-usa-spotlight-after-a-decade-of-trauma-hope-through-education/
The city of Mesa announced April 6 that interim Police Chief John Meza has been selected as the new police chief. Chief Meza, a former assistant chief, has also served as an adjunct faculty member at Mesa Community College within the Administration of Justice Program.
Video coverage of Artists of Promise event: http://www.azcentral.com/videos/news/2015/04/15/25810701/
Avnet, Inc., a leading global technology distributor, announced today the 2015 winners of the Avnet Tech Games. Of the more than 200 students from universities and community colleges who competed in the games on Saturday, April 11 and in the virtual competitions, 31 students collected $1,000 scholarships. Additionally, nine faculty advisors received $2,700 in honorariums for leading the…
MCC student Tina Jones nominated Loretta Damon for CBS 5's Pay It Forward program and this week delivered $500 cash to Damon.College advisors always have their hands full helping students transition into life on their own, but at Mesa Community College, Damon specializes in American Indian students. Helping students succeed is Loretta Damon's job, but she keeps on going long after she…
A My Turn column by Roc Arnett: Community colleges have become increasingly necessary over the years, and I'm honored to have led this one.
Bonnie J. Brockway, a 72-years-young great-grandma and soon-to-be college graduate, was a bit worried when she went back to school at age 70. But MCC's educational atmosphere gave her a new life.
History of Mesa Community College by Arizona Republic writer Jay Mark.
Article on how new technology can save firefighters' lives. Sean Newton, a director in emergency services training at Mesa Community College, talks about MCC's Virtual Incident Command Training Center, which specializes in training new firefighters and further educating those already on the force. Cronkite News
Interview with Marcia Runnberg, a 20-year faculty member at the College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota and a pioneer for innovative learning programs in social work in Arizona.St. Scholastica's B.A. in social work has offered a partnership with Mesa Community College. For spring 2016, Runnberg is planning on taking students to the Mexican border from Mesa Community College.Video link
MCC Professor Niccole Cerveny's article about undergraduate research in the first two years of college is published in the National Association of Geoscience Teachers news magazine, In the Trenches.
Adam and Ashley Stich are dedicated to their careers, each other, their children and the magic of music as an integral part of life. Together, they developed the concept for an innovative Henry Hicklebee concert through ProMusica Arizona, an event that allows audience members to drive the plot and choices of music. Ashley is a reading faculty member at MCC.
It was 15 years ago this month that Pita Jungle in Chandler took a chance on jazz with the introduction of a weekly Thursday Jungle Jam. And it's still going strong.Music teachers from local colleges, including Chandler Gilbert Community College and Mesa Community College often send their students to the Jungle Jam to write reports on what they hear.
It's been two weeks since the deadly mass shooting in Mesa, but the effects of the scary ordeal may still be looming. Police will meet with the public on Wednesday night to answer questions about the man in accused the shooting spree and what happened. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at Mesa Community College library, just a couple of miles away from the scene of…
The STEM Guitar Project is a national program of travelling community college instructors who visited the Valley recently and came to MCC. The program works with teachers to teach STEM to students through guitar building.
ASU guard Peace Amukamara, who was MVP at 2014 NJCAA Division II nationals for champion Mesa Community College, is part of ASU effort to beat Florida State.
East Valley Tribune names MCC"Best of Mesa 2015 College"The largest of the 10 members of the Maricopa Community Colleges system, Mesa Community College offers degrees in programs like film, biology, interior design and journalism. The school recently added a new performing arts center that can seat 462 people.
East Valley cycling has taken off in recent years as the area has become one of the most bike-friendly regions in the country.Grid Bike Share is a program that allows users to utilize city-owned bicycles to get from place to place. Bicycle facilities have sprouted up all over the East Valley, with many cities even renovating older buildings to make them more cycle-friendly.Locations in Mesa…
A man suspected of killing one person and wounding five others during a shooting spree in downtown Mesa on March 18 is facing murder, assault, burglary and kidnapping charges. Mesa Community College’s Southern Avenue and Dobson Road campus, the Pima Medical Institute’s Mesa campus, and the EVIT Mesa campus were placed on lockdown because of the incident.Washington Post linkKFYI linkEastern…
Hari Ramadasu goes to work every day as a software engineer in Chandler while his wife, Harshini, stays home and watches TV. That's not by choice. But soon both Hari and Harshini will be able to work thanks to one of the provisions under President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration that has not been challenged by Republicans. Harshini is attending Mesa Community College.
Graduate of MCC defends community colleges.Juliette Maiorana, an Arizona native, received her doctorate in history from the University of California in 2013. Dr. Maiorana's historical research and writing has been recognized by numerous grants, awards and fellowships. Currently she is working on her first book, 'The Mining Life,' a history of industrial mining and family life in Arizona, the…
American Indian dancers, drummers and authentic food are just a few of the highlights of Mesa Community College’s Spring Pow Wow. The event showcases indigenous talent and provides a source of funding for student scholarships.When: April 4, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.Gourd dance at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Grand entry of dancers at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.Where: MCC’s…