MESA, Arizona —Nov 13, 2015— Those interested in desert preservation are encouraged to join in the celebration of the completion of the final phase of the cienega at Mesa Community College at Red Mountain (7110 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa 85207). Brief remarks will be made at 3 p.m., Nov. 18 in the Cienega Circle, followed by light refreshments and guided tours of the cienega and life science…
MESA, Arizona -- November 10, 2015 -- In 2012, the National Science Foundation awarded Mesa Community College a grant to study the chemical compounds of native Sonoran Desert plants. “The grant was to assist with modifying the organic chemistry laboratory curriculum to incorporate more research-based activities using chemicals found in the native plants of the Sonoran Desert as a starting point…
MESA, Arizona—Nov. 6, 2015—Eleven outstanding community members were welcomed into Mesa Community College’s Hall of Fame during a reception and ceremony hosted by the MCC Alumni Association on November 5. “We hosted the Hall of Fame in honor of MCC’s 50th Anniversary, and we are very excited for it to become an annual tradition,” said Wade Denman, Chair of the MCC Alumni Advisory Board. “It was…
Spring 2016 schedule optimized based on student feedback MESA, Arizona – Oct. 30, 2015 – Mesa Community College at Red Mountain (7110 East McKellips Rd., Mesa 85207) has optimized its spring schedule to help students fit college more easily into their lives. “Based on student feedback, we will basically eliminate three- and five-day-per week classes, thus decreasing the number of…
An evening celebrating the college’s multicultural heritage and history MESA, Arizona – October 29, 2015 – Mesa Community College will wrap up a year-long celebration of its 50th anniversary with two multicultural festivals, one at MCC at Southern and Dobson and another at MCC at Red Mountain on Friday, Nov. 20, both beginning at 5 p.m. The events will celebrate MCC’s 50-year legacy…
MESA, Arizona – October 27, 2015 – Mesa Community College student Greg Howard has been invited to the National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) onsite workshop at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Oct. 25-28. At the workshop, students compete in an engineering design challenge on teams with other high-achieving community college students from throughout the U.S. Howard, 26, said…
MESA, Arizona—Oct. 19, 2015—Four Mesa Community College students will have their artwork installed in the Tempe Town Lake area as part of a collaborative art initiative by the public arts programs from Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler and Surprise. Out of eight students selected, four were MCC students—Jephyr Curtis (Mesa), David Higley (Apache Junction), Ashley Bennardo and Lisa Bernal Brethour (…
MESA, Arizona -- Oct. 15, 2015 -- The Desert Echoes Flute Project present their “The Flute Witch Project” Halloween Concert at the Mesa Community College (MCC) Performing Arts Center on October 16, 2015 at 7:30 pm. The MCC Performing Arts Center is on the southeast side of campus and can be accessed from the Longmore Road entrance. Tickets are available by contacting the MCC Box Office at 480-461…
Hunger awareness activities at both campuses MESA, Arizona -- Oct. 8, 2015 – Mesa Community College invites community members to learn about hunger and contribute to its abolishment during the weeks surrounding its Empty Bowls art charity events, Oct. 19-23 at Southern and Dobson (1833 W. Southern Ave.), and Nov. 2-6 at Red Mountain (7110 E. McKellips Rd.). “At MCC, we stress helping…
MESA, Arizona—Oct. 7, 2015—Eleven Mesa Community College (MCC) athletics teams recently took time out of their busy schedules to participate in a service project at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), a non-profit organization based in Mesa which sends volunteer-packed, nutritious meals to 70 countries worldwide. The students packed a total of 275 food boxes in two hours, breaking the previous…
Free planetarium show and hands-on activities PHOENIX, Ariz. – October 7, 2015 -- The Earth Science Museum (ESM) and Mesa Community College (MCC) Physical Science Department invites the public to a free Earth Science Day at MCC on Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MCC’s Southern and Dobson Campus (1833 West Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ). This family-oriented event…
MESA, Arizona -- Oct. 1, 2015 -- The community is invited to participate in Mesa Community College’s (MCC) Empty Bowls art charity events at both MCC campuses in observance of World Food Day (Oct. 16, 2015). For a $10 donation patrons may select a one-of-a-kind handcrafted ceramic bowl and receive a modest, yet delicious, meal of soup and bread.For more than two decades MCC’s Art Department, in…
MESA, Arizona – September 25, 2015 – Mesa Community College is pleased to be one of 17 campuses across 11 states, participating the 2016-2017 Community College Initiative (CCI) Program. The CCI, a program of the U.S. State Department Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, provides participants with quality educational study at U.S. community colleges and is designed to build technical skills…
MESA, Arizona -- September 25, 2015 -- Mesa Community College (MCC) Theatre & Film Arts Department encourages local actors to audition for Othello roles. Auditions are scheduled for October 5 & 6, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., in room TH2, located in the Mesa Community College Theatre building (1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa, AZ). Actors will have two and a half minutes total to: A) Introduce him/…
Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute Offers Tours MESA, Arizona – September 24, 2015 -- The Arizona Advanced Manufacturing Institute (AzAMI) is celebrating National Manufacturing Day by opening its doors to the community. Guided tours of our enhanced machining, welding, electronics, automation and additive manufacturing labs will be offered between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Friday,…
MESA, Arizona—Sept. 24, 2015—Financial matters can be stressful and confusing. Mesa Community College (MCC) will provide students, their family members and the community with the tools and resources to better understand and manage their finances. The Chronicle of Higher Education recently reported nearly 20 million Americans attend college each year. Of that 20 million, close to 12…
Media AdvisoryWhat: Free Lunar Eclipse Viewing Party When: Sunday, Sept. 27 from 6 – 9 p.m.Where: MCC Planetarium, Mesa Community College …
MESA, Arizona – Sept. 16, 2015 – Mesa Community College invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by enjoying festival activities on Sept. 30 and a Family Movie Night on Oct. 2. Both events are free, open to the public, and will take place at MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85202).The Hispanic Heritage Festival, filled with food, music and art, will…
Commitment to Service-Learning and Civic Engagement Continues MESA, Arizona – September 15, 2015 – Mesa Community College, after careful evaluation of changes in its priorities and fiscal realities, will close the Community College National Center for Community Engagement (CCNCCE), effective October 1, 2015. As the host institution for CCNCCE since 1990, MCC is proud of the Center’s work and…
Individualized counseling and noncognitive skill development promotes success. MESA, Arizona – September 11, 2015 – Mesa Community College has been awarded a TRIO Student Support Services Grant (SSS) from the U.S. Department of Education to help college students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in obtaining a higher education. MCC will receive $220,000…
MESA, Arizona–September 10, 2015—The public is invited to tour the recently completed Mesa Community College Enrollment and Student Success Centers on Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon. Following an Opening Ceremony attendees may enjoy tours, activities and festive food. “MCC is proud to offer the public an opportunity to view the dramatic changes to our campus,” said Dr. Shouan Pan, MCC…
Media AdvisoryWhat: Free film screening and panel discussion of “TEACH”When: Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6 – 8:30 p.m.Where: MCC Theatre Auditorium, Mesa Community College1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202…
MESA, Arizona—September 2, 2015—Technological devices are everywhere and our reliance upon them is only increasing. On Sept. 8 at 7 p.m., Mesa Community College’s Psychology Evening Lecture Series will examine the effects technology has on us personally and interpersonally. Technology: The Perfect Best Friend You Will Never Have, will be held at MCC’s Performing Arts Center at the…
MESA, Arizona – September 2, 2015 – Mesa Community College (MCC) Theatre & Film Arts Department is presenting Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, Alice in Wonderland, October 16, 17, 22 & 23 at 7 p.m.; and October 17 & 24 at 2 p.m., at the MCC Theatre located on the south side of MCC’s campus (1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 85202) . Tickets, ranging from $9 to $12, are available by…
MESA, Arizona — Aug. 26, 2015 — Mesa Community College, along with the Phoenix VA Health Care System, will host a 9/11 Commemoration Day on Saturday, Sept. 12. The free event is a salute to the Mesa community including civilians, active duty service members, veterans and their families, and will take place on MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus (1833 W. Southern Ave. Mesa). The celebration will…