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Club Rush at MCC!
Now is the time to join a club! Get INVOLVED and get CONNECTED!
Wednesday, September 22 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm | SoDo: Student Lounge, RM: Saguaro Lobby
Thinking about joining a club? Wondering what clubs we have here at MCC? Well, you're in luck! Club Rush is happening at both campuses, and is your opportunity to meet with and learn about the different organizations that are here to help enhance your experience at MCC!
If you can't make it, no worries! You can sign up for our clubs through the CLUB HUB! Each club has their own sign up sheet and an advisor will contact you with more information.
Click through this carousal of images and find the clubs you are interested in. Scan the code to see their club sign up form.
MCC Celebrates Latin American Heritage
September 15-October 15
For information on additional events scheduled, please visit the Virtual Student Life Center.
Red Mountain Campus: Participate in the Latin American Heritage Educational Scavenger Hunt, taking place around campus starting September 27. More details to come! Prizes available for every question answered!
Voto Latino: Our Vote Matters!
September 23, 2021 | 6:00 pm | Link to join
Join us for an interactive conversation on voting within the Latinx Community. Panelists will share their experiences and why it is important.
Lupe Conches
Raquel Teran
David Luna
Tyler Montague
Moderated by Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo
Student Leadership Experience
REGISTER TODAY! | Sept 28-30
Each year Maricopa Community Colleges, Coconino Community College and Central Arizona College host a 3-day Leadership Retreat. This year, the retreat will be held virtually on September 28-30, with the theme being: Come Back Strong. This experience will focus around the ideas of: health & well-being, connection and social justice. You can expect dynamic speakers, engaging workshops, guest leader panel, and stellar leadership development. The Experience will conclude with an in-person mixer at MCC where you can meet fellow student leaders. Join us! Please contact Erica or Erick in Student Life and Leadership for more information.
Keynote Speaker: Aron Ralston (Sept 28)
Guest Leader Panelists Include (Sept 29):
Dr. Stephen Gonzales, Chancellor of the Maricopa Community College District
Dr. Belinda Ramos, Psychology Faculty, CGCC
Nicole Collins, MCC Counseling Faculty and Chief Diversity Officer
Jose Patino, Aliento
Leezah Sun, Strength in Unity
Fore more information or to register for this free experience, please visit this link.
Student participants are invited to join us for an in-person mixer at MCC (SoDo campus) on 9/30 at 4 pm to close out the Student Leadership Experience.
ASMCC Needs Your Feedback!
Have you visited the Student Lounge at the Southern & Dobson campus? Do you want to help us make this a more inviting, comfortable and fun space? ASMCC-Student Government wants your feedback!
Join us on Tuesday, September 21 from 1:30-2:30 pm in the Student Lounge (in front of the bookstore) to discuss changes for this space.
MCC Mascot Tryouts
Try out to be the MCC Mascot, Thor the Thunderbird, and be the heart of Thunderbird spirit. Build your work resume and earn $$$!
The Mesa Community College mascot, Thor the Thunderbird, represents soaring power, strength and fun. Thor’s role is to exemplify Thunderbird spirit by encouraging enthusiasm, athletic excitement and MCC pride, while representing the college at sporting, community and college activities. Thor energizes events by interacting with fans and participants. As Thor, you receive $50 per appearance and demonstrate your abilities to entertain, interact with individuals and crowds, while exhibiting professionalism, following instructions, showing initiative and participating with reliability in scheduled events. Tryouts for Thor for the 2021-2022 school year will be held in September and October, times and location to be determined. If you have questions or would like to try out, email Lora Lassitter
To read about the qualifications, or to learn more, click here
Student Success Workshops
Sept 22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | Bldg BP 3N
Topic: Foundation Scholarships: Get help applying for hundreds of scholarships with ONE application.
The Foundations for Student Success is offering student success workshops during the fall semester. Workshops are free and are conducted both via WebEx and in person. These sessions are open to all students.
For more information or to view the full schedule of workshops for the semester, please visit this site.
Next to Normal
MCC Musical Theatre Production
A mother struggling with bipolar disorder and the effects that managing her illness has on her family. The Musical addresses grief, depression, suicide, drug abuse, modern psychiatry and the underbelly of the suburban life. **Audience: May be inappropriate for 13 and under. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.
Click Here to purchase tickets or for more information
Showing at the MCC Performing Arts Center
9/22 | 7:30 pm
9/23 | 7:30 pm
9/24 | 7:30 pm
9/25 | 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
Be The Change
Speaker: Laura Short, Education Associate; Popular Education
Classroom resources to encourage local and global citizens and change-makers. Build on K-12 students' growing civic awareness with hands-on lessons that inspire them to collaborate, communicate and advocate around issues in their local communities and across the globe. Discover hands-on activities for the classroom and an activism toolkit for budding global change makers.
Appreciating Neurodiversity
Speaker: Kate Mohler, English Faculty and Jull Nico, Disability Resources Specialist
Conditions such as anxiety, depression, autism and others have been increasing in our student population, and they also exist within our employee population. This one-hour presentation will provide a definition of neurodiversity and an understanding of how mental disabilities can present and play out in classrooms and other campus settings. Presenters will provide data and resources regarding what we can all do as members of our District community to be more inclusive: real-world scenarios and solutions will be covered along with a Q&A session. Attendees will learn how students and employees can seek accommodations for support.
Moderator Training
Friday, September 24, 2021 | 12:00-2:00 pm
Speaker: Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, Community Engagement Director at Maricopa Community Colleges
This forum provides an opportunity for citizens of diverse views to join together to deliberate and to have a dialogue that is reasoned and nonpartisan. This allows people to get past heated debate and instead, consider issues from multiple angles. This also allows them to better find common ground for action.
Whether you are interested in convening public forums, helping citizens discuss difficult issues, learn a new skill set or in enhance existing facilitation skills, this forum will help you to be able to incorporate public deliberation into your workgroups, club, committee or community – join us for this unique, interactive training . Click here for Event Flyer
National Voter Registration Day
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Student Lounge & Clock Tower (SoDo campus)
Voter Registration Drive
Voter Registration Deadline - Monday, October 1, 2021
Election Day - Tuesday, November 2, 2021
See ALL Dates - https://www.azcleanelections.gov/voting
Stop by and Register to Vote or update your voter information.
We will have Civic Engagement Packets available for pick up.
Hosted by the Center for Community & Civic Engagement. League of Women Voters & AZ Clean Election will be there to answer any questions. Click here for the event flyer.
Coffee Talk at Jarrod's
September 30 | 5:-00-7:00 pm
Jarrod's Coffee, Tea & Gallery in Downtown Mesa
154 W. Main Street, Mesa
You're invited to the first Coffee Talk of the semester at Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, and Gallery, hosted by the MCC American Indian Institute (AII) and Grand Canyon University. This is a low-key, fun social event to meet with AII staff, your MCC peers, and reps from GCU.
The Law vs. The Claws
Alumni Basketball Benefit Game
October 1 | 6:00-8:00 pm | MCC East Gym (SoDo campus)
MCC alumni and local police officers go head-to-head to raise funds for the MCC Men’s Basketball program and Arizona Law Enforcement Outreach and Support (AZLEOS) “Hoopin’ it up with kids” program. At the game, kid and family activities will be directed by players from the MCC basketball team and local police department, to foster closer relationships among students, the police and the community.
Tickets: $5.00 (Kids 12 and under are free)
Purchase tickets at the door
Click here for full event flyer
Scholarships Available
Students can apply online to HUNDREDS of scholarships by submitting just ONE application. Don't miss the deadlines (October 17) APPLY NOW! maricopa.edu/scholarships
Rising with Resilience
Mary Driessen, MCC’s new Associate VP of Administrative Services, was working on the 16th floor of the south tower in the World Trade Center on 9/11/01. She survived to share her experiences of that traumatic day as well as lessons learned on how to rise with resilience from tragedy. Listen to her story here. Photo provided by Mary Driessen
Emergency Funds
The Emergency Assistance Fund is now available for Fall 2021! Students can receive assistance for emergency needs like books, car repair, transportation, food, school supplies, utilities, and more. To apply, visit http://ow.ly/c5vN50G7QtF
September is Campus Safety Awareness Month
20th Anniversary Celebration
The beautiful Red Mountain campus of Mesa Community College is celebrating it's 20th anniversary this year! The doors opened for classes in the Fall of 2001, and the Red Mountain campus has been providing students with an outstanding experience ever since. The community at the Red Mountain campus is looking forward to celebrating throughout the month of November. Stay tuned for an event schedule. For now, please save the date for the Anniversary Kick-Off event on Tuesday, November 2 from 4-6 pm. Click here for the invitation. The first 100 to RSVP will receive a free t-shirt!
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES,
AND EVENTS
The Mesa Market is OPEN!
The Mesa Market is a food and hygiene pantry for MCC students. Any student is eligible to visit the Mesa Market for up to 10 food and 5 hygiene products for free each week.
Click this link for a Mesa Market flyer to share with others.
Open Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm
Southern and Dobson Campus
To use the Mesa Market at the Southern and Dobson campus, visit the Office of Student Life & Leadership in KSC 35S.
Red Mountain Campus
To use the Mesa Market at the Red Mountain campus, visit the Office of Student Life & Leadership in Mesquite 210.
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 are always grateful for donations to the Mesa Market! Feel free to drop off your donations to the Student Life office at either campus.
Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!
Click Here for a Calendar of Club Meetings (top right corner of this page)
Get Involved and Get Connected!
Visit the Club Hub
Clubs are an extremely valuable part of a student's experience at MCC. If you are interested in getting involved in a student club, please stay tuned for opportunities to meet our clubs, and consider starting (or reactivating) a new club! We are also seeking club advisors to help support a variety of MCC clubs. Any faculty or staff that are interested in this opportunity are encouraged to reach out to a member of the Student Life team.
The Club Hub will have an updated list of student clubs (as we learn which clubs will be active this year) as well as important paperwork, forms, and a list of club connections to various Fields of Interest.
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 encouraged. 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 (fall): Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Red Mountain Dates (fall): Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Student Life & Leadership. Volunteers are needed for every We Care Wednesday distribution.
Career Services Workshops
MCC Career Services will host virtual workshops each Tuesday and Thursday during the Fall semester. Our workshops will take place two times each Tuesday/Thursday at 10am and 6pm. Our Tuesday/Thursday virtual workshops will cover the topics of resume writing, cover letter writing, and interviewing skills.
For information or to join the workshops, visit www.mesacc.edu/career/events-calendar
Working Wednesdays
As part of our Working Wednesday Series for the Fall 2021 semester, we will host professional development workshops, in person, each Wednesday from 2pm - 3pm in BA-10W on the Southern and Dobson Campus. The topics covered during our in person professional development series will rotate between:
Professional Networking
Workplace Etiquette/Professionalism
Branding Yourself
Job Searching Skills
Included in our Working Wednesday Events will be dedicated time for students to interact with MCC's Career Services staff and local employers, with open positions, on our Clock Tower sidewalk from 10am - 12pm each Wednesday from September 1st through December 1st.
Visit www.mesacc.edu/career/events-calendar for more specific information about which topics will be covered on which dates and to get the links to our virtual workshops.
JUST FOR FUN!
Very Punny....
I don’t trust stairs because they are always up to something.
I was wondering why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
Some aquatic mammals at the zoo escaped. It was otter chaos.
Never trust an atom, they make up everything.
Long fairy tales have a tendency to dragon.
The Middle Ages were called the Dark Ages because there were too many knights.
The guy who invented the door knocker got a no-bell prize.
What is the penguin’s favorite aunt? Aunt-Artica
One lung said to another, “we be-lung together”
Towels can’t tell jokes. They have a dry sense of humor.
What do you call a piece of toast at the zoo? Bread in captivity
The grape didn’t say much when he got stepped on. He just let out a little wine.
Yesterday I saw a guy spill all his Scrabble letters on the road. I asked him, “What’s the word on the street?”
Why did the Frog take the bus to work today? His car got toad away.
What did the buffalo say when his son left for college? Bison
Why did the M&M go to school? Because it wanted to be a smartie.
Why aren’t koalas actual bears? They don’t meet the koala-fications
What do you call a fake noodle? Impasta
What do you give to a sick lemon? Lemonade
