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!
We Care Wednesday
The first We Care Wednesday drive through produce distribution at the RED MOUNTAIN campus is happening on Wednesday, November 18. 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 more info, visit this link. The next We Care Wednesday at the Southern/Dobson campus will take place on 12/2.
International Education Week
Celebrate Virtual International Education Week!
November 16-20, 2020
Join us for an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This year’s theme is Global Equity & Justice, with co-curricular events in many fields of study.
Mark your calendars NOW for a variety of events presented from across MCCD, ranging from co-curricular activities to cooking and dancing demonstrations to music playlists! There is something for everyone!
Mesa Community College will be featuring the following virtual events:
The Power of Our Birth Name
Live online class activity with Sociology faculty, Paul Harasha
Tuesday, November 17, 12-1:15 pm
The Power of Intercultural Competence
Workshop with International Business faculty, Diana Bullen
Wednesday, November 18, 1:30-2:30 pm
Student Panel: Overcoming Racism in our New Era
Live online class activity/student panel with Political Science faculty, Dr. Brian Dille and student panel host Alejandra Merino
Thursday, November 19, 10:30-11:45 am
Discover Yourself by Studying Abroad!
Study abroad information session with Yvonne Schmidt, Study Abroad Coordinator
Friday, November 20, 1-2 pm
To learn more, RSVP, and get virtual event links, go to:
Field Day for FOIs
Pick a Field of Interest and Find your Path to Success at MCC!
Join MCC faculty, staff and students who share your college and career interests for an afternoon of fun! Play community college trivia, learn about the Fields of Interest (FOIs), and attend a breakout session featuring the FOI of your choice. Sign up for the Field Day for your major or Field of Interest, or choose one you want to explore.
MCC’s degrees and the course pathways to achieve them are organized into 9 Fields of Interest (FOIs) so you can easily identify and pursue the career you want. Every Field of Interest features a team of students and staff for you to join to ask the questions, share the information, and receive the support needed for success.
Friday: Nov 20 at 1 pm for students interested in Business, Entrepreneurialism, & Management, Computer & Information Technology, Health Sciences, Behavioral & Human Services. Click HERE to register. Click HERE for meeting link.
Students undecided about their Field of Interest or their major are encouraged to attend as well. Maybe this will help you decide! Contact Lindsey Pedersen with questions at lindsey.pedersen@mesacc.edu. Click here to download FOI Invitation.
Mesa Market Curbside
Just a reminder that we are STILL OFFERING 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.
Virtual Tutoring
Do you need help raising your grade in a class or a few math pointers? Visit this link to receive virtual tutoring. You've made it this far, get the help you need to finish the Fall 2020 semester strong! You've got this, Thunderbirds!
Here to help!
As an MCC student, you can accomplish a lot. Just remember, you’re not alone. The MCC staff and faculty are always ready to help you achieve your goals. Resources: mesacc.edu/students
Register NOW!
Now is the time to register for your Spring 2021 classes. Don't wait until it's too late to get the classes you need. Click here for virtual student services to get you into your spring classes! Click here to see the spring schedule, or here to learn about class formats.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
AND EVENTS
We Care Wednesday
We Care Wednesday is a food distribution that takes place on the first Wednesday of every month (and starting in November, the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Red Mountain). 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.
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: Dec. 2, and Jan. 6, Feb 3
Red Mountain Dates: Nov 18, Dec 16, and Jan 20, Feb 17
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!
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
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The moon has moonquakes
The heads on Easter Island have bodies
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Some people have an extra bone in their knee, and it's getting more common
Water makes different pouring sounds depending on temperature
