The T-Bird Times is a digital newsletter, which is published bi-weekly by the Office of Student Life & Leaderhip. 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! If you'd like to contribute content to the T-Bird Times, please contact Erica Horihan at ehorihan@mesacc.edu.
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month
MCC will be celebrating Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month throughout April. Visit the Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month page in the Virtual Student Life Center for events, trivia contests, resources, and much more happening throughout the month. For a list of upcoming events celebrating Asian Pacifica Islander Heritage Month, please visit this link.
Resilience by LeaderShape
Free Resilience Training for MCC students
Available NOW through June 23, 2021 | Online and Self-Paced
In preparation for your participation in the Resilience modules, we would like you to set aside 25 minutes to watch this video from LeaderShape on the topic of Resilience: â—Ź The 7 Higher Principles of Resilience: https://youtu.be/P42BD0uftHY
Instructions to participate in this free Resilience training opportunity:
Go to resilience.leadershape.org and create a profile using your MCC email address.
You will receive an email from noreply@leadershape.org asking you to click a link to confirm your email address. Once you have done that, you will have access to 1) the three Resilience modules, 2) a participant manual to work through as you view the modules, 3) an evaluation to complete once you've participated in the modules.
We are looking forward to providing this opportunity for you to participate in LeaderShape’s Resilience modules! As you respond to the pressures of the semester and the stresses that come with it, it is important that we take the time to consider our resilience and how it benefits us and the people around us.
LeaderShape has developed this curriculum based on the latest research that shows how we can retrain our brains to respond differently to stressful situations. We are excited to offer this program to you all to help you be the best versions of yourself as a student on our campus and for the rest of your lives!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Erica in Student Life & Leadership.
Tri-University Transfer Student Webinar Series
April 12-17
Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona have partnered together to offer our students opportunities to learn more about transfer. The Tri-University Week (April 12th-17th) is offering a variety of online workshops to introduce students to transfer programs including webinars on scholarships, admission, financial aid, and credit application.
More information and Webinar registration can be found at : https://visit.asu.edu/tri-university/transfer
Tuesday, April 13 | 4:00 pm
For Webex information please RSVP for the event.
Footlight Forum
Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts presents a monthly discussion on equity, inclusion, access, representation and justice and applying it through the lens of theatre.
Virtual event with Guest speaker Jack Reuler
Jack Reuler founded the Mixed Blood Theatre Company and has served as its Artistic Director. Mixed Blood is dedicated to the spirit of Dr. King's dream promoting successful pluralism using theatre as a vehicle for artistry, entertainment, education and effecting social change.
Be sure you bring a pen/pencil and paper for the activities.
Tuesday, April 13 | 3-4 pm
Link to participate, Password (Mobile Users): mccmathclub
Mathematical Strategies to Maximizing Your Finances, hosted by the MCC Math Club and open to all.
Math Interludes Workshops
Join the public Canvas course to be immediately directed to the homepage, where they can access the live links to each workshop. Frequent attendees of the workshops can add this course to their Canvas dashboards using this link. By using this "enroll" link, students will see the course for Math Interludes populate in their list of courses at their Canvas dashboards and they will no longer need the link to the public course.
Remaining topics for the semester:
How to use your Graphing Calculator: Wednesday, 4/14 at 3:00pm
Solving Quadratic Equations using Multiple Methods: Friday 4/16 at 11:00am
Flight of the Butterflies Screening
Wednesday, April 14 | 7:00 pm | Link to participate
Hosted by the Center for Community and Civic Engagement
Produced in 2012, Flight of the Butterflies is a Canadian documentary film that takes factual information about the monarch butterfly and re-enacts it in order to answer questions about the insect, including, where it overwinters, and how many generations it takes for the butterfly to reach its destination. The 45 minute film will be accompanied by an introduction regarding the current state of the monarchs in the west and will conclude with student remarks regarding projects currently being conducted at MCC that support and promote a monarch population in central Arizona.
Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement
Stress Management Workshops
MCC Counseling Department is hosting sessions to help our community come together and reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on each of us. There is one session left in this series, please join us for this worthwhile discussion.
"Self Care Strategies" 4/15/21 at 12 pm. Click here for link to session.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, April 21 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The next We Care Wednesday drive through produce distribution at the RED MOUNTAIN campus is happening on Wednesday, April 21. It will take place from 10 am-12 pm. This is free and open to the public!
Enter campus on Red Mountain Way off of McKellips Road. A volunteer will place the food in your trunk/car. Please wear a mask for the safety of our volunteers. For more info, visit this link. The next We Care Wednesday at the Southern/Dobson campus will take place on 5/5/21.
T-Bird Wellness Fair
April 21-22 | 9 am-2:00 pm | Register Here
Join us for the Thunderbird Wellness Fair!
There will be live online sessions on a variety of health topics as well as pre-recorded fitness videos happening throughout each day. We will also have prizes available for attendees courtesy of Grand Canyon University!
Workshop include:
4/21: 9:00 am-Nutrition and Food Insecurity
4/21:10:30 am-Yoga with Susan Jarvie and Kris Bliss
4/21: 11:15 am-Health Sciences Field of Interest
4/21: 12:00 pm-Gender Health Disparities
4/21: 1:30 pm-Fitness Workshop
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4/22: 9:00 am-Mental Health
4/22: 10:30 am-Bootcamp with Liza Allen and Lori Berquam
4/22: 11:15 am-Panel discussion with MCC Nursing students
4/22: 12:00 pm- STI Awareness and LGBTQ+ Resources
4/22: 1:30 pm-Fitness Workshop
Please register to attend the Thunderbird Wellness Fair by visiting this link: tinyurl.com/TBirdWellnesSp21
This event counts as an Honors Co-Curricular Activity
To download the full schedule of events, please visit this link.
Blood Drive at Red Mountain
Wednesday, April 21 | 10 am- 2 pm | Red Mountain campus of MCC
We will be holding a BLOOD DRIVE through Vitalent Blood Services at the Red Mountain campus in conjunction with the Thunderbird Wellness Fair. The bloodmobile will be parked on the south side of the Saguaro building.
All donors will receive a free Covid-19 Antibody test. Please consider donating and help fill the shelves of our local blood bank!
Sign up at www.bloodhero.com using sponsor code MCC.
Black History Month has turned into Black History 2021 -A YEAR of Recognition at Mesa Community College. We will be hosting events and programs throughout the next year to celebrate the history and achievements of the African American and Black community, and their important role in history. Find out more by visiting this website. Bookmark that page to stay connected all year.
Cultural Science Virtual Conference
1st Annual Cultural Sciences Department Virtual Conference scheduled for April 13-15. Our theme is exploring the "Historical Presence of Marginalized Populations in Arizona." The underlying hope is to recognize and validate many of our students' lived family experiences. We are excited to have a wide variety of speakers and topics. For more info, contact Paul Harasha. For a PDF of the event schedule, click here.
"Adverse Childhood Experiences & A Trauma-Informed Approach"
Free WEBINAR: April 15 at 12:00 pm
ZOOM LINK: {Password} mcc
Almost everyone is impacted by trauma at some point in their lifetime. According to the CDC, at least 1 in 7 children has experienced abuse or neglect in the past year. A trauma-informed approach nurtures trust, assures a safe environment, and diminishes the possibility of re-traumatizing an individual. The MCC Library is hosting a guest lecturer, Angie Geren, Project Director of AZ Adverse Childhood Experiences Consortium. Angie will be discussing trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and how you can begin applying a trauma-informed approach in your daily interactions. *This webinar has been pre-approved as an honors co-curricular academic lecture.
For complete information on this webinar, please visit this webpage.
Earth Week at MCC
Join us for virtual and in-person events!
There are many things you can do around your home to celebrate Earth Day. We recommend you take a walk around your neighborhood and clean up trash, or participate in some of the activities we have planned at MCC.
Monday 4/19: Test your Earth Day Knowledge! Visit this link
Tuesday 4/20: Red Mountain Campus Clean Up at 9am-11am | For more information, or to sign up, please click this link. *This counts as an Honors Co-Curricular activity.
Wednesday 4/21: To Recycle or Not to Recycle? Self-led presentation about recycling in Mesa. Click here to view the presentation, created by Student Ambassador Alex Castaneda.
Thursday 4/22: Paint a Rock with encouraging words and pictures. Place them around your neighborhood or backyard. Share a photo and tag @MCCThunderbirds on social media to win a reusable straw.
Friday 4/23: Falcon Hill Park Clean Up at 9am | For more information, or to sign up, please click this link.
*All participants in the campus/park clean up events will receive a free MCC reusable silicone straw.
MCC Philosophy Club
The MCC Philosophy Club would like to invite you to join their upcoming meeting! The topic up for discussion this week is "Should We Require Licenses for Parents?"
The club is open to all who are interested. For more information or to be added to the email list, please reach out to the club advisor, Dave Yount at david.yount@mesacc.edu.
ASMCC Student Government Elections
It's election time for the ASMCC Student Government! The Associated Students of Mesa Community College has five elected executive board positions to fill for the 2021-2022 school year. Please encourage student leaders to apply! More information about ASMCC can be found HERE. Applications are DUE on April 23.
Available positions: President of ASMCC, Executive Vice President, VP of Communication, VP of Fiscal, VP of Red Mountain
Qualifications
2.5 grade point average (GPA)
Must have completed a minimum of six (6) college credit hours when the term of office commences.
Must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits per semester (fall and spring). Commit to serve one (1) academic year (fall and spring)
Leadership experience
Online Application (due 4/23): https://tinyurl.com/AsmccElectionApp
See 2021-2022 Election Packet for more details and timeline of important dates
ASMCC Virtual Elections will take place on May 5 & 6
Wed, April 28 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Maricopa Virtual Career Fair
The Career Services offices on the 10 Maricopa Colleges are hosting our Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, April 28th from 10am - 2pm. This event will be virtual and hosted via Maricopa Career Link. Please encourage any students who might be looking for employment to attend this event.
Its as easy as 1-2-3 to get started...
1. Create an account in Maricopa Career Link (maricopa.edu/careerlink)
2. Register for the Event - Sign into MCL > Events > Virtual Career Fair
3. Log into MCL the day of the event ready to connect with employers
Any students needing assistance with setting up their MCL account prior to our Spring Career Fair can reach out to Career Services at MCC. Schedule an appointment to meet with one of our career advisor today using our online scheduling tool at www.mesacc.edu/career
Psi Beta Toy Donation Drive
April 29 | 4-6 pm
May 4 | 10 am-12 pm
At the Southern/Dobson Campus (and virtual)
Psi Beta Honor Society is collecting donations of new toys and stuffed animals for the Mesa Fire Department to help children dealing with trauma.
This will be a drive-through donation happening near the MCC Planetarium.
If you'd like to purchase items off of an Amazon Wish List to be delivered directly to the organization, please click THIS LINK.
Find A Class is Open!
Start planning for summer and fall classes! Find a class is now open. classes.sis.maricopa.edu
Register for Summer and Fall!
Ready to tackle your goals? Register for Summer and Fall 2021 classes! mesacc.edu
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES,
AND EVENTS
Center for Community & Civic Engagement
The Center for Community and Civic Engagement is one of the many departments that are most impactful to our students and community campus! There are many things to take advantage of through this department. Some of the main highlights off the website were hands-on opportunities such as service learning such as; Community Engagement Advisory Board, and Service Learning Assistant Program. Other highlights include the America Reads Program, Community Service, Community Restitution, and Volunteerism. Hours of operation during the Fall and Spring are Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm, and the summer hours are Monday through Thursday from 8am-5pm.
Interested in becoming a certified Maricopa County Deputy Registrar? Check out the training on 4/26/21 at 3 pm: Link to a flyer with more info | link to participate
Link for the Civic Engagement Center website: Civic Engagement website.
Lead contacts can be reached here: Civic Engagement Staff Appointments
Mesa Market Curbside
Request your food today!
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.
We Care Wednesday
We Care Wednesday is a food distribution that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at the Southern/Dobson campus and the third Wednesday of every month at the Red Mountain campus. The distribution happens from 10 am-12 pm. The food distributions are open to all students and community members 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.
Southern Dobson: Located in the Southwest parking lot. Please enter from Dobson Road onto Solar Way at the Southern and Dobson campus.
Red Mountain: Located in the Red Mountain Way Circle. Please enter from McKellips Rd and proceed straight through the stop sign. Distribution takes place in the former Bus Stop circle near the library.
Southern/Dobson Dates: May 5
Red Mountain Dates: Apr 21, May 19
SOS: Students Offering Support
Fridays from 12:00-1:00 pm | LINK to SOS meeting
Every Friday at 12 pm, 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!
Club Meeting Times
Will be updated as info becomes available
To sign up for Clubs, click THIS LINK, or contact club directly.
Math Club: Every other Tuesday at 3 pm starting Feb 2 (Link password: mccmathclub) (FB Group)
Geology Club: Every other Tuesday, (2/23) at 4 pm (Link) (Facebook)
Enthusiastic Sobriety Club: Wednesdays at 12 pm (Link) (Flyer)
Psi Beta (Psychology): Wednesdays at 12 pm (Link)
Student Entrepreneur Club: Wednesdays at 2 pm (Link)
Student Support Foundation: Wednesdays at 4 pm (Link)
Philosophy Club: First and third Thursdays at 12 pm (Link)
Intertribal Student Organization/AISES: Thursdays at 1 pm (Link)
ASMCC Student Senate: Thursdays at 2 pm (Link)
Educators Rising: Thursdays at 2 pm (Feb. 18th, March 4, April 1st, and April 15th)
Computer Science Club: Every other Thursday (starting Feb 18) at 5:00 pm (click here for info)
Aliento @ MCC: Every other Friday at 1:00 pm starting February 12 (Link)
Asian Pacific Islander Coalition (APIC): Fridays at 2 pm (Link)
Spring 2021 | Career Services Virtual Workshops
The Career Services staff is going to be hosting virtual workshops for the Spring 2021 semester. They host workshops every Tuesday through April 27. 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.
JUST FOR FUN!
Found on UberFacts via Instagram
UberFacts--did you know....?
Walt Disney was once fired by a newspaper editor for "lack of creativity."
After OutKast told us to "Shake it like a Polaroid picture," Polaroid released a statement warning people: "Shaking or waving can actually damage the image."
Talking to yourself in the third person can help reduce stress.
A candle's flame is round and blue in zero gravity.
The average human adult would be able to outrun a T-Rex.
Octopuses sometimes punch fish for no apparent reason.
Snakes can't close their eyes, so the sleep with their eyes open.
Exercising before breakfast can burn twice as much fat, according to researches from the University of Birmingham.
The average American consumes about 40 pounds of cheese every year.
Dogs can understand as many as 250 words and gestures. The average dog is as intelligent as a 2-year-old child.
Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut every day for the rest of the year if you've been vaccinated for Covid-19 (just show your vaccination card!).
