Welcome to the Fall 2020 semester at Mesa Community College! This newsletter will be published bi-weekly, and the link can be found on the Virtual Student Life Center, which also serves as a resource to stay informed on upcoming virtual events, clubs, services and more!
Since we can't hold our annual MCC Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza this year, we have compiled a calendar of fun activities for families to do safely from their homes throughout the month of October. Check out our 31 Days of Halloween by visiting THIS LINK. We will continue to add more material to the tabs at the top of the page throughout the month, so check back often.
It's Community Resource Week!
Community Resource Week starts next week on October 5th! Join Student Life & Leadership and MCC’s Student Social Services Resource Specialists for events and information about how to access resources for basic needs, such as food and rental assistance. The event schedule is as follows:
Student Resource Hub’s Tip Tuesday: October 6th
This episode’s topic is rent and utility assistance resources
Visit MCC’s Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages on Tuesday October 6th for the latest episode
See past Tip Tuesday postsStudent Social Services | How we helpStudent Social Services | How to find usStudent Social Services | How to find housing resources
Students Offering Support (SOS): October 6th at 11am-12pm
MCC Resource Specialists join the Student Ambassadors as guests to share about how to access basic needs resources in the Mesa area
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/spe-jmjc-ydt or call in: +1 912-712-4093 PIN 924829205
We Care Wednesday Drive-up Food Distribution: October 7th from 10am-12pm or while supplies last (See more info below)
Need help connecting to community resources for basic needs? Our Resource Specialists at MCC are here to help assist any student virtually that is in need of additional resources. The Resource Specialists work directly with the student to connect them to on and off campus resources. You can reach a Resource Specialist via our user friendly web page or contact them via email or phone information listed below. Our Social Services web page also includes a link to EARS (Early Alert Referral System) for faculty and staff to submit a referral. Our web page includes information regarding resources within the community and on MCC campus.
To visit our webpage and/or contact a resource specialist click this link:
https://www.mesacc.edu/students/student-success-programs/student-social-services.
To visit our resource page click this link:
https://www.mesacc.edu/students/student-success-programs/campus-and-community-resources
MCC is celebrating Latin American Heritage Month with a variety of events. Visit this page on the Virtual Student Life Center to keep up to date on the events and activities.
In Xóchitl In Cuicatl: A Conversation with Máxima Guerrero
Tuesday, October 6, 6 pm
WebEx link: tinyurl.com/Maxima2020
Máxima Guerrero is a native of Morelos, Mexico, and resides on occupied Akimel O'Odham territory [Phoenix, AZ]. Her passion for social change comes from personal exposure to the hateful rhetoric that derives from politics. Máxima has been a part of both national actions and local mobilization since 2010 and in multiple social issues and electoral campaigns, which include: the historical recall election of Russell Pearce, fight for the DREAM Act, DACA implementation, Bazta Arpaio, and a lobbying campaign in DC to advocate for a permanent solution for DREAMers. She holds experience in political education, popular education, and training in multigenerational and bilingual settings while acknowledging the intersection among various social movements. Máxima is a DACA recipient and Youth & Leadership Development Director at Puente AZ.
Free Flu Shots
MCC is partnering with Mesa Fire & Medical Department and the Maricopa County Public Health Department to offer free flu shots for MCC students and employees and their families on the Southern & Dobson campus, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 5 and 6. This is a drive-through event in the stadium parking lot C near the COVID-19 testing site. MCC College Police will be assisting with traffic control and security. Frequently Asked Questions about this year’s flu shots can be found at this CDC website. No appointment is required. Please wear a mask.
Event Date:
Monday, October 5, 2020 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
We Care Wednesday
We Care Wednesday is a food distribution that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. The food distributions are open to all students and families in need of food assistance:
Drive-thru service. A volunteer will place food in your trunk or vehicle. (Walk-up service is available for those without vehicles.)
Masks are required. If you are feeling any cold or flu symptoms, please stay home and seek medical treatment.
Located in the Southwest parking lot. Please enter from Dobson Road onto Solar Way at the Southern and Dobson campus.
Dates: Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2, and Jan. 6
COMING SOON! We Care Wednesday will also be happening at the MCC Red Mountain campus on October 21, and will take place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Stay tuned for details (or check the MCC Virtual Student Life Center)!
VOTE VOTE VOTE!
Mesa Community College a "Voter Friendly Campus" for 2018-2019 & 2019-2020 by Campus Vote Project.
For information on upcoming elections, including voter registration and polling places, please visit:
Afro-Latinx/Chicanx Fishbowl
Friday, October 9, 2020, 11 am
Register for the event here.
Join guest facilitator, Racquel Welch-Perez, for a virtual conversation surrounding Afro-Latinos and Afro-Chicanos. This conversation will address issues of racism, colorism, privilege, and culture.
A Breath of Poetry
Thursday, October 15, 2020, 7 pm-8 pm
WebEx meeting: link
A Breath of Poetry Open Mic is an intimate yet casual experience for people from all walks of life to express themselves through poetry as it related to the Latin American culture. All guests will be allowed to read two poems. If you have any questions, please contact Aaron Aguirre at Aaron.Aguirre@mesacc.edu.
Apply Now: Spring 2021 Scholarships
Application Deadline October 16, 2020
Navigate to mcccdf.academicworks.com and sign in with your MEID and password. Fill out the application and click submit.
For more information contact the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation
Help us fill our Virtual Clothesline
Click here to visit a Padlet where you can make your own T-Shirt to add to our Clothesline
The Clothesline Project
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Clothesline Project originated in Hyannis, Massachusetts in 1990 when members of Cape Cod's Women's Defense Agenda learned that during the same time 58,000 soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War, 51,000 U.S. women were killed by the men who claimed to love them. The Clothesline is made up of t-shirts created by survivors of violence, or created in honor of someone who has experienced violence. It is a powerful witness of the violence many live with. The mission of The Clothesline Project is to educate students and the community that violence is a problem everywhere, help is available, there is hope and a path to healing.source: The Clothesline Project
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
Stay tuned for more events recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
ONGOING PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
NOW AVAILABLE!
Mesa Market Curbside
Find the details below.
Every week students can order a food bag filled with basic food pantry items. Hygiene products and school supplies will also be available. Curbside services are available at both the Red Mountain and Southern and Dobson campuses. Curbside services need to be scheduled by noon the day before your pick-up.
Southern and Dobson Campus
Access the Southern and Dobson pickup from the Library Entrance east of Dobson Road
Tuesdays- 10 am-12 pm (schedule curbside service by noon on Monday)
Thursdays- 4 pm-6 pm (schedule curbside service by noon on Wednesday)
Red Mountain Campus
The Red Mountain pickup site is at the Red Mountain Way (bus stop by the flagpole) in front of the Mesquite building
Wednesdays- 11 am-1 pm (schedule curbside service by noon on Tuesday)
Click HERE to request your Food/Hygiene/School Supply bag. Would you like to receive text reminders about the Mesa Market and We Care Wednesdays? Text the code @MesaMarket to the number 81010 (or click here) to be added to a Remind group.
SOS: Students Offering Support
Every Tuesday at 11 am, your Student Ambassadors will be online to answer questions, offer support, or just to chat! Join them through Google Meet by using this link. The MCC Student Ambassadors are here for you! Stop by and say HI! We're all in this together and it's so important to get engaged on campus, develop friendships and connections to your peers. Get to know some of our MCC student leaders. They know a thing or two, so feel free to ask your questions about being an MCC student!
Student Success Workshops
MCC Foundations for Student Success offers a series of free weekly workshops so you can learn how to be a successful online student, manage stress and stand tall as Thunderbird who deserves to be a college student! The WebEx link to the workshops can be found here. The September schedule of workshops is as followed:
Scholarship Workshop - Co-hosted by Financial Aid and the Writing Center
Friday, October 2nd, 11-12 am
Friday, October 9th, 10-11 am
Motivation (Engaged Learning): Understand how to stay focused and proactive
Monday, Oct 5 12-1pm
Thursday, Oct 8 10-11am
Flip Your Math Mindset: Strategies to reduce anxiety and improve performance
Monday, Oct 12 12-1pm
Thursday, Oct 15 10-11am
Career Services Virtual Workshops
The Career Services staff is going to be hosting virtual workshops for the Fall 2020 semester. We will host workshops every Tuesday through December 1st. The workshops will take place three times each Tuesday at 10am , 2pm, and 6pm to reach as many students as possible. The topics of our workshops for the semester will be Resume/Cover Letter Writing and Interviewing. The links for each of the workshops can be found on the Events Calendar on the Career Services webpage. Each workshop is an hour long.
Virtual Interviewing Workshops
Resume & Cover Letter Workshops
Center for Community & Civic Engagement
The MCC Center for Community & Civic Engagement has a variety of activities planned for the fall semester. For more details, please visit their webpage.
CIVIC ACTION HOUR: Wednesdays from 12-1 pm (see flyer below or visit their website for full line up or speakers)
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EVENTS: Students can participate in a variety of events, projects, and civic engagement opportunities throughout the semester. Get your Civic Engagement Scorecard and be recognized as a Civic Scholar. Students can self enroll in a Civic Engagement Canvas course and track your progress and activities. See the flyers below or visit the Center for Community and Civic Engagement for more information. This is so important!
JOIN THE MCC VOTES TEAM: You're invited to join the Engagement Team to organize and plan civic engagement events. Complete the information at this link and be informed on upcoming activities.
Riddle Me This.... (scroll to the bottom of the page for the answers)
I am big on Saturday and Sunday. Small on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I'm not on Monday or Friday. What am I?
When was the latest year that is the same upside down?
Mr. and Mrs. Mustard have six daughters and each daughter has one brother. How many people are in the Mustard family?
I am not alive, but I grow; I don't have lungs, but I need air; I don't have a mouth, but water kills me. What am I?
What can you catch but never throw?
If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?
I am a word of six; my first three letters refer to an automobile; my last three letters refer to a household animal; my first four letters is a fish; my whole is found in your room. What am I?
Riddle Answers
- The letter S
- 1961
- There are nine Mustards in the family. Since each daughter shares the same brother, there are six girls, one boy and Mr. and Mrs. Mustard.
- Fire
- A cold
- 11 o'clock plus 2 hours = 1 o'clock, 9 o'clock plus 5 hours = 2 o'clock
- Carpet