On May 10, Mesa Community College will recognize the accomplishments of graduates for the 2012-13 academic year at a commencement ceremony in the campus courtyard of MCC’s Southern and Dobson campus. The processional begins at 7:15 p.m. and the program will begin at 7:30 p.m. The general public is invited. The commencement speaker will be Maria Hesse, who serves as Vice Provost for Academic…
Mesa Community College’s Omicron Beta Chapter was named First Finalist for Most Distinguished Chapter at the 2013 Phi Theta Kappa Conference in San Jose on April 6. The Most Distinguished Chapter is an international award and the highest honor given to a Phi Theta Kappa chapter. MCC ranks second out of 1,280 chapters.“I’m amazed and proud of all our students and chapter as they receive this award…
Congratulations to MCC President, Dr. Shouan Pan, on receiving the Paul A. Elsner International Excellence in Leadership Award. MCC's Director of Institutional Advancement, Sonia Filan, presented the award, describing Dr. Pan as a leader who came from humble beginnings and now demonstrates exemplary service in his current role of leadership at Mesa Community College. Dr. Pan is also committed…
Rose Garden Event Provides Inspiration The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College provided a gorgeous backdrop for a recent art event. Amidst the colorful clusters of roses at their peak, art students, local watercolor artists and the general public dropped by the garden to celebrate art. Several things prompted the gathering. First, the AZ Watercolor Association awarded Mesa…
Eddie Webb is a dedicated English professor who provides a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for his students, particularly those who are American Indian students. Webb’s influence extends beyond academics as he lends support to students transitioning from their home areas to college life at Mesa Community College.Webb is a member of the United Keetoowah Nation. He has lived in Oklahoma,…
The Mesa Community College (MCC) Festival of the Arts will take place Thursday, April 4 from 10 am to 3 pm on the Theatre Outback lawn (1833 W Southern Ave., Mesa).The festival will feature student musicians, poets, dancers, storytellers, theater performers, and fine artists.“Last year we had some great talent,” said organizer Gingher Leyendecker, “There was a huge variety of performances and…
The Mesa Community College Center for Economic Education is pleased to announce the middle school state winner of the Investwrite Essay contest. Faith Manion, a seventh-grade student at Ward Traditional Academy in Tempe earned the award for the Fall, 2013 semester for her essay applying economic analysis and research. Faith is a member of the Junior Honor Society and represents Ward…
The Irish play, The Cripple of Inishmaan, by Martin McDonagh, takes the stage at Mesa Community College’s Theatre Outback this April 19, 20, 25 and 26 at 7:30 pm, and April 20 and 27 at 2:00 pm. Ticket prices are $10 General Admission and $7 for Students with I.D.’s and Seniors. Seats may be reserved in advance by calling the Box Office at 480-461-7172 and seats will be available at the…
Mesa Community College will host the “Open House That Opens Doors” on March 27 and March 28. The Open House provides an opportunity to explore the College’s two campuses and a chance to talk to faculty one-on-one about the specific opportunities MCC provides. Those who attend the open house will: Discover more than 180 programs, degrees, and certificates that will prepare students for today’…
Mesa Community College Student Devin Oakes is one of twenty Phi Theta Kappa members who have been selected as 2013 Guistwhite Scholarship recipients. Devin will be recognized and invited to a special reception during Phi Theta Kappa’s Annual Convention in San Jose, California, April 4-6. Each year $100,000 in scholarship funds are awarded, with each Guistwhite Scholar receiving a $5,000…
The Piano Man Meets Captain Squeegee: Concerts in Support of the New Performing Arts Center for MCC at Mesa Arts CenterMesa Community College’s Instrumental Music Department, TAD Management, and Captain Squeegee, are holding concerts at the Mesa Arts Center to support the New Performing Arts Center (PAC), currently under construction at MCC. Join us for a great night of music on March 23…
In recognition of the Maricopa County Community College District’s 50th Anniversary, Mesa Community College will host a Meet and Greet the Animals of The Sonoran Desert event on Friday, April 5, 2013 from 7-8 pm at the Red Mountain Campus, Saguaro Building (7110 East McKellips Road, Mesa, AZ 85207). Community families are invited to learn about some of the amazing animals of the Sonoran desert…
Mesa Community College recently received a $110,000 gift from Special Olympics Arizona to establish an endowment for students with disabilities. This gift will serve as a permanent base of revenue for MCC’s Disability Resource Center, allowing them to expand the number of scholarships offered. In addition, the Center will hire tutors, purchase specialized software for students, provide note…
Students from Mesa Community College’s Theatre & Film Arts Department garnered numerous awards at the MCCCD Artists of Promise Competition held on March 1, at the Theatre Outback. Artists of Promise is an arts competition sponsored by the Maricopa County Community College District and is open to any student from the 10 community colleges within the district. Brianna Taft won 1st Place as…
Beginning Summer Semester 2013, Mesa Community College (MCC) will begin offering online degrees and certificates. In Fall 2012, MCC submitted an application to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) seeking approval to offer degree and certificate programs via distance delivery. A site visit was conducted by HLC in October. MCC received formal notification from the HLC Institutional Actions…
Many companies today are faced with the challenge of finding people who have the skills needed to fill vacant positions. They are also finding it difficult to get the training needed to help prepare their employees for the job. Two local companies, both facing similar circumstances, approached the Mesa Community College Center for Workforce and Community Partnerships and Manufacturing Institute…
Mesa Community College will present a Red Carpet Rendezvous, on Thursday, April 25, 2013. The annual fashion show will feature work from design students enrolled in MCC’s Fashion Merchandising and Design program, as well as individual collections from participating seniors.The Red Carpet Rendezvous Fashion show will be held at the Fiesta Fountains Reception Hall (1316 S. Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202…
The Mesa Community Outreach Center, housed at the Mesa Community College Downtown Center, provides access to college exploration, career planning, as well as a connection to vital community resources for residents in Mesa and the East Valley. Over the past year, the Mesa Community Outreach Center has seen a significant increase in the number of community members seeking services. In…
Mesa Community College’s Theatre and Film Arts Department just returned from Los Angeles, CA where they competed in Region VIII of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) at the Los Angeles Theatre Center and Millennium Biltmore Hotel. Nationally, 550 colleges compete in KCACTF with 55 competing in Region VIII. Approximately 20 of the colleges in Region VIII are two-year…
Mesa Community College’s English Department is providing students, who may need a little extra assistance in writing, an opportunity to advance their skills through a new Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). In Fall 2012, MCC began the pilot program to help developmental writing students succeed in First-Year Composition (ENG101) courses. Upon acceptance at MCC, students take various placement…
Mesa Community College will host NASA’s Destination Station: Experiences in Orbit during two events later this month where Astronauts Suni Williams and Cady Coleman will share their experiences about their time spent on the International Space Station (ISS).The ISS is an internationally-developed research facility located in Earth’s lower orbit. It is the largest space station ever constructed…
Mesa Community College will honor four high-achieving MCC students who have been named to the All-Arizona Academic Team competition on Feb. 20 at the Mesa Hilton. Community college scholars from all over the state will participate in the ceremony, which celebrates the outstanding academic achievements and distinguished leadership skills of the students. The competition qualifies students for…
Choosing a career isn’t easy, but for Mesa Community College graduates Erin Versaevel and Nicole Schmidt, the path was made a little easier with the college’s Career and Technical Education options. MCC’s CTE offers one- to two-year programs that provide students with the academic and technical training needed to obtain a job, industry-recognized credentials, certificate of completion, or…
In recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) MonthTM Mesa Community College (MCC) will host a myriad of events showcasing CTE and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers during the Arizona SciTech Festival in February. CTE programs provide students a pathway to educational opportunities and the skills needed for lifelong career advancement in STEM areas. These…
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of Glenn Bennett, the thriving music program at Mesa Community College’s Red Mountain Campus brings the joy of music to students and local residents in the East Mesa area. Bennett, who created the program from the ground up, said he is pleased with the growth the program has experienced in the past six years. Hired by MCC in 1991, Bennett was working at the…