The T-Bird Times is a digital newsletter, which is published on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month by the Office of Student Life & Leadership. If you'd like to have your event or announcement included, please click this button to be directed to a Google Form.
Welcome Week Information Tables
Monday, August 23 and Tuesday, August 24
Look for Welcome Week tables around campus for free Thunderbird swag, snacks, and college information. A member of our Thunderbird team will be there with a smiling face to greet you as you return to campus. Service areas will be open once again, but virtual Student Services are also available at www.mesacc.edu/students/virtual-services
Student Resources Workshop
Thursday, August 26 | 12 pm | LINK to join
MCC has your back! There are many different college resources and services that assist students with basic needs. Learn more about the Mesa Market, discounted bus passes, and other resources available to students.
Vaccine Incentive Program
*Get your FIRST Covid vaccine between August 23-28, 2021 to qualify for a $50 Grocery Gift Card!
A list of vaccine locations near Mesa Community College can be found at mesacc.edu/vaccine
Offer is valid for MCC students enrolled in a credit or non-credit class.
Students must show student ID or copy of current class schedule AND proof of COVID-19 vaccination showing the first vaccine to receive the gift card.
Maricopa Community College District employees are not eligible.
One gift card per student, must be vaccinated during the promotional period. Offer not valid on previous vaccination events. Gift cards will be given out only for the first vaccination, not the second. Promotion valid while supplies last.
Pick up your gift card in Student Life & Leadership at Southern and Dobson or Red Mountain, or the Downtown Center between August 23-28.
Contacts: Beth Ann Wright (Southern/Dobson-KSC 102), Erica Horihan (Red Mountain, M210), Susan Schroeder (Downtown Center, 4th floor, Monday and Wednesday from 8-3).
For more info, visit www.mesacc.edu/vaccine
SNAP Social Hour
The Maricopa County Community College SNAP Outreach team would like to invite you to attend the upcoming SNAP Social Hour. This 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. Anyone unsure if SNAP benefits can assist them and their families to secure food or if they need help on how to apply for SNAP benefits, the Happy Hour is the right place for them!
For additional information on upcoming SNAP events and contact information please visit the MCCCD SNAP landing page.
WCW takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at the Southern/Dobson campus, and the third Wednesday of each month at the Red Mountain campus.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Sept 1 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The first We Care Wednesday drive through produce distribution of the fall 2021 semester is taking place at the SOUTHERN/DOBSON campus on Wednesday, Sept 1. 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 first We Care Wednesday at the Red Mountain campus will take place on 9/15/21.
For more information on We Care Wednesdays, please visit this site.
Virtual Career Fair
With Arizona's Back to Work program deadline quickly approaching (September 6th), the Maricopa Community Colleges and City of Phoenix District 7 Councilwoman Yassamin Ansari's Office have partnered to host a 3-day virtual career fair series so individuals can meet with the top hiring companies ready to help them join their team!
Job seekers can choose from three convenient times (or attend all three!)
August 31 | 10am-12pm
September 1 | 4pm-6pm
September 2 | 12pm-2pm
See flier below for details and information. The event is free and open to the public. Event link to join will be sent to individuals after they register.
Civic Action Hour Kick Off
Wednesday, September 1 | 12 - 1 pm | LINK to join
Speaker: Center for Community & Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement 101 with games and prizes! Come and learn about MCC Service Scholarships and opportunities to become an engaged leader on campus and how to earn the Civic Scholar badges. We will introduce the Civic Engagement Scorecard, 2020-21 Chapter of the Year Net Impact - MCC Engagement teams and all of our future projects and how you can get involved!
Click here to view the flyer for this event. The Center for Community & Civic Engagement has organized new and exciting speakers and topics for the semester to support Civic Engagement, Civic Action, Civic Service and Civic Leadership. These events take place every Wednesday at 12 pm using the above link. For full schedule, visit this website.
First Philosophy Club Meeting
Thursday, September 2 | 1:00-2:00 pm | BP 3N (Southern/Dobson campus)
Interested in joining the MCC Philosophy Club? The Philosophy Club debates topics that are proposed and voted on by members at the beginning of the semester. No knowledge of philosophy is required--it's all the fun and none of the homework!
We debate topics that are proposed and voted on by our members at the beginning of the semester. No knowledge of philosophy is required; it's all of the fun and none of the homework!
Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 1-2 pm in BP-3N at the MCC Southern and Dobson campus. For further information, or to be put on the email distribution list, contact: Dr. Dave Yount: david.yount@mesacc.edu or 480-461-7833.
Blood Drives
Wednesday, September 8 | 10 am-2 pm
Southern/Dobson and Red Mountain Campus
There is currently a *critical* shortage of blood in our country, and YOU can help! Sign up to donate blood at either the Southern and Dobson or the Red Mountain campus. To schedule your appointment, visit www.bloodhero.com and use the sponsor code MCC to choose your location and time.
Southern/Dobson: The Bloodmobile will be parked on the west side of the LA building.
Red Mountain: The Bloodmobile will be parked in the circle driveway between the Mesquite and Saguaro buildings.
Volunteerfest 2021
Picture yourself at the VolunteerFest. It will be a 'reel' good time! Come discover agencies who are eager to have you be a star (volunteer)! There will be a variety of agencies participating who can help you get connected to volunteer opportunities in our community. Contact the Center for Community and Civic Engagement for more information at getengaged@mesacc.edu.
September 8th and 9th, 2021
9:00am to 10:00am
10:30am to 11:30am
12:00pm to 1:00pm
4:30pm to 5:30pm
via WebEx
Wednesday WebEx Link - www.tinyurl.com/VFestFall2021
Thursday WebEx Link - www.tinyurl.com/VolFestFall2021
Center for Community & Civic Engagement
Updated Mask Guidance
Mesa Community College and all Maricopa Community Colleges join Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University in requiring masks inside all buildings on campuses and learning sites. The requirement is in effect immediately.
For more information, please visit this link.
Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe! Mask Up, Thunderbirds!
Save the Date!
Fall Student Life Experience (Virtual) | Sept 28-30
Each year MCCCD 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 & wellbeing, connection and social justice. You can expect dynamic speakers, engaging workshops and stellar leadership development. Join us! Please contact Erica or Erick in Student Life and Leadership for more information.
Tentative Keynote Speaker: Aron Ralston
To register for this free experience, please visit this link.
Visit Campus for Services
Student services are now available in person at MCC!
Visit campus for help with:
Financial Aid
Enrollment
Advising and more!
For more information or to view an interactive campus map, visit mesacc.edu.
MCC Fitness Centers
Mesa Community College has two fitness centers, one located at the Southern and Dobson campus and one at the Red Mountain campus. We provide membership access to students, employees, and the community. For access, enroll in either the credit or non-credit options as described below:
PED101FL 1 Credit = see class schedule to enroll
PED115 2 Credit = see class schedule to enroll
Community Ed Non-Credit Community Membership = $80 (semester)
Community Ed for Seniors 55+ = $50 (semester)
Community Ed Non-Credit Community Membership = $40 (half semester)
Community Ed for students = $50 (semester)
For more information, visit this website or call 480-461-7556. Julie Freeman can provide support in getting students or employees enrolled. Click HERE for a flyer that includes section numbers.
Hours of operation
Southern/Dobson campus
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am-8:00 pm, Friday: 6:30 am-4:00 pm, Saturday: 8:00 am-12:00 pm
Red Mountain campus
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 am-2:00 pm
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.
ASMCC | 2021-22
Introducing YOUR Student Government!
We are excited to welcome the Executive Board of the Associated Students of Mesa Community College for the 2021-22 academic year. There are additional opportunities to get involved with ASMCC. We are looking to fill the Executive Vice President and the Vice President of Red Mountain positions. Contact Vicente for more information. To keep up to date on ASMCC, please visit their webpage.
Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!
Get Involved and Get Connected!
Visit the new "Club Hub"
2020-21 was a challenging year for our clubs at MCC. Clubs are an extremely valuable part of a student's experience at MCC, and rebuilding our clubs is a priority of Student Life & Leadership this year. 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): Sept 1, Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 1
Red Mountain Dates (fall): Sept 15, 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.
2021-22 Student Handbook
We have made the decision to no longer print the MCC Student Handbook. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We will still be providing a link to a digital student handbook, containing all of the important content that was in the printed version of the handbook. We encourage you to check the MCC bookstore or a local retailer for a planner you can use to organize your time, or use your MCC Google Calendar to keep organized digitally.
View or download a PDF of the 2021-2022 MCC Student Handbook by clicking this link.
JUST FOR FUN!
Did you know ?....MCC Edition
Mesa Community College is the largest of the ten colleges that make up the Maricopa County Community College District.
MCC originally operated as an extension of Phoenix College, and officially became Mesa Community College in 1965.
The Red Mountain campus of MCC opened at Power and McKellips in 2001, and will be celebrating it's 20th anniversary this fall! Watch for a variety of anniversary events in November 2021.
The Hohokam was the original mascot of MCC until it was changed to the Thunderbird in 1974.
The Red Mountain campus sits on 98 acres of native Sonoran Desert, and you're likely to see a variety of desert wildlife every time you visit. Be sure to check out the rattlesnakes in the Saguaro Building terrarium!
The MCC Rose Garden was built in 1997 and remains the largest public rose garden in the Southwest.
The Art Gallery at MCC showcases a variety of student and faculty work using art, ceramic, photography, and electronic media. The building also houses a learning lab and a shaded area for outdoor artwork.
The Cienega at the Red Mountain campus is a certified wildlife habitat that is home to endangered fish, desert tortoises, chuckwalla, frogs and other desert wildlife. You can even watch a livestream of the Desert Pupfish here!
