The T-Bird Times is a digital newsletter, which is published bi-weekly by the Office of Student Life & Leadership. 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.
The Spring 2021 semester is coming to a close very quickly! This has been a tough year for so many, but you're almost there! Stick with it, Thunderbirds...you've got this! Check out some of the activities happening during the last weeks of the semester.
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.
SNAP Benefit Social Hour
Tuesday, April 27 at 2:00 pm | Click here to register
The SNAP Social Hour is a dedicated time and space where students, faculty, staff, and community members can come together to learn more about the SNAP program. Attendees will learn how SNAP benefits can help their families, requirements to apply, and how they can begin the application process. Each Happy Hour will include a quick presentation followed by a brief Q & A session to answer any general questions. All Happy Hour sessions are hosted by Maricopa's dedicated SNAP specialist. Anyone unsure if SNAP benefits can assist them and their families to secure food or if you need help on how to apply for SNAP benefits, the Happy Hour is the right place for you!
Tuesday, April 27 | 3:00 | LINK to participate
Password (Mobile Users): mccmathclub
Pursuing Truth: How Revolutionary Discoveries are Made
Join the MCC Math Club for this discussion, all are welcome!
How do mathematicians and scientists become great? How are revolutionary discoveries made? How can you become a more creative problem solver? Join Hillsdale College Professor of Mathematics Dr. David Murphy as he reveals the common factors amongst ancient foundational thinkers like Euclid and Pythagoras and more modern scientists such as Newton and Einstein—pioneers who uncovered the laws of the universe that we continue to build upon today. A short Q&A will follow.
National Poetry Month
Tuesday, April 27 | 7:00 pm | Link to participate
The MCC Creative Writing and English departments are proud to welcome poet Maja Zmyslowski and author Leslie Pietrzyk for a reading Tuesday, April 27 starting at 7:00 p.m. This is a great way to celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth!
Civic Action Hour: The Myth of Individualism. How Social Forces Shape our Lives
4/28/21 | 12 pm | LINK to event
Paul Harasha has been a professor of sociology at Mesa Community College since 2001. Paul’s academic areas of interest include cultural diversity, race relations, gender issues, religious pluralism, social implications of technology and global citizenship. As a professor, Paul's main goal is to use a sociological perspective to develop and enhance his students’ critical thinking skills with regards to the society around them. Paul strives to guide his students in using their own talents to find their path to make a positive impact in their communities.
*This is an Honors Co-Curricular approved activity.
Student Listening Session
MCC will be hosting a series of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) listening sessions to create space to center the voices of our students. We hope that by hearing your authentic stories and lived experiences, we can lay the foundation for how MCC can meaningfully respond and take action to address student concerns and issues. You can submit questions and feedback using this FORM. Please join us for the first listening session on creating an inclusive and safe environment as we head back to campus.
The listening sessions are sponsored by the Office of Student Life & Leadership and the DEI Council. We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodations or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Lorena Austin at lorena.austin@mesacc.edu.
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
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: ● 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.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, May 5 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The next We Care Wednesday drive through produce distribution at the SOUTHERN/DOBSON campus is happening on Wednesday, May 5. It will take place from 10 am-12 pm. This is free and open to the public!
Enter campus on Solar Way off of Dobson 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 Red Mountain campus will take place on 5/19/21.
May will be the last month we are offering We Care Wednesday until the start of the Fall semester. Thanks to the many volunteers who have helped make We Care Wednesday possible at MCC this year.
Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 5 | 10 am- 2 pm | Southern/Dobson campus of MCC
We will be holding a BLOOD DRIVE through Vitalent Blood Services at the Southern/Dobson campus. The bloodmobile will be parked in the circle drive outside of the LA 3 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.
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
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.
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.
Movement & Discussion
Emigdio Arredondo Martinez, M.F.A. (MCC Dance Alumni) will share the story of his journey to becoming a successful dancer, film editor, and artist. The focus of this discussion will be to bring forward issues of race, sexuality, and identity in dance and our Arizona communities. Click the RSVP link for more info!
MCC Dance Showcase
This is a virtual showcase celebrating all that we have learned and shared this semester in our virtual Dance classes. Featuring choreography, class exercises, and student dialogue on Dance in the time of COVID. See the dances that students have created and check out the Dance classes that MCC has to offer!
Urinetown-the Musical
May 6, 7, 8 at 7 pm | May 9 at 2 pm
BUY TICKETS Price Information: General Public - $15.00 (one device only). The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that premiered in 2001. It satirizes the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, and municipal politics.
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 "What are Nihilism and Moral Nihilism and are they plausible?"
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.
Congratulations 2021 MCC Graduates!
With COVID-19 restrictions still in place, and health and safety at the forefront, our May celebration is going to be in a drive-through format. We understand that this is disappointing for those of you who desire to walk across the stage and hear your name read. Rest assured - the next time MCC holds an in-person ceremony, we’ll let you know so that you can attend.
Friday, May 14, 2021 | 6:30-8:00 pm (choose the time that works for you). For more information, please visit this link.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 7 if you plan to attend.
Donations Needed!
We are collecting donations of household cleaning products to distribute to students out of the Mesa Market. If you can donate any of these items, we'd appreciate your generosity! Items most needed are cleaning products, toilet paper/paper towels, laundry and dishwashing detergent pods, dish soap, etc.
You can either donate in person at the Library Curbside pick-up locations at either campus, or order off of our Mesa Market Amazon Wish List and have items shipped directly to campus.
Thank you in advance for your donations!
Register for Summer and Fall!
Ready to tackle your goals? Register for Summer and Fall 2021 classes! mesacc.edu
Summer Tuition due 4/26
Are you taking summer classes? Don't forget to make payment arrangements by 4/26 my.maricopa.edu
It's not too late!
The Thunderbird Wellness Fair may be over, but you can still access the resources. The sessions were all recorded and have been loaded to this site for your convenience. In addition to the videos, we also have additional links and information for you to access during your Wellness journey!
Click this link to access the Thunderbird Wellness site whenever it's convenient for you.
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES,
AND EVENTS
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: May 19
We Care Wednesday will begin again in September. Have a great summer!
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)
JUST FOR FUN!
Answers: 1) Bookkeeper 2) Everybody is married 3) The letter R 4.) A Map 5) A Candle 6) Pencil Lead 7) Silence
Riddle Me This....
What English word has three consecutive double letters?
You see a boat filled with people. It has not sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on the boat. Why?
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?
You measure my life in hours and I serve you by expiring. I’m quick when I’m thin and slow when I’m fat. The wind is my enemy.
I come from a mine and get surrounded by wood always. Everyone uses me. What am I?
What disappears as soon as you say its name?
