Dr. Pan Receives Leadership Award
Published Tuesday, April 9, 2013Dr. Pan and Sonia Filan 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...
Art Student Receives Scholarship
Published Tuesday, April 9, 2013Rose Garden Event Provides Inspiration Cassandra Scott, Scholarship recipient 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...
Faculty Spotlight: Eddie Webb, English
Published Wednesday, April 3, 2013Eddie 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,...
Mesa Community College’s 2nd Annual Festival of the Arts Features Student Talent
Published Monday, April 1, 2013The 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...
Economic Center Announces Winner
Published Friday, March 29, 2013The 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 on the...
The Cripple of Inishmaan in Theatre
Published Friday, March 22, 2013The Cripple of Inishmaan 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...
Open House That Opens Doors Coming Soon
Published Tuesday, March 19, 2013Mesa 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’s...
MCC's Devin Oakes Awarded by PTK
Published Tuesday, March 19, 2013Devin Oakes 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,...
Concerts in support of MCC's Performing Arts Center at Mesa Arts Center
Published Monday, March 18, 2013The Piano Man Meets Captain Squeegee: Concerts in Support of the New Performing Arts Center for MCC at Mesa Arts Center Flyer for MAC Concert Mesa 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...
Meet and Greet the Animals of the Sonoran Desert
Published Monday, March 11, 2013In 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...