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Club Rush & Resource Fair

September 9-10 at Southern/Dobson: 10 am-1 pm in the Navajo Room

September 11 at Red Mountain: 10 am-1 pm in M200

The Greatest Show at MCC is coming soon!

Please encourage students to join us for our Club Rush and Resource Fair, to kick off the fall semester. This event is an opportunity for students to get connected at the beginning of their time at MCC.

Club Rush will include:

MCC Clubs & Organizations
Campus Resources
Volunteer and Civic Engagement opportunities (Red Mountain)
Transfer partners
Merch, prizes, and more!

Students who complete their passport will receive lunch and a chance to win two tickets to the Arizona State Fair!

Scholarships Available

Don't miss the deadline, scholarships are available now!

A scholarship is a gift of financial support to be used toward pursuing your academic goals and never has to be repaid.

Foundation Scholarships Spring 2026 Application Cycle opened September 1, 2025 and closes October 31, 2025.

Find a scholarship that works for you 👉 maricopa.edu/scholarships

Fall FAFSA Workshops

We are pleased to announce that monthly FAFSA Workshops will be held this Fall semester to assist students with their financial aid applications.

Important Reminder:
The 2026-27 FAFSA becomes available on October 1, 2025. Early completion can help students maximize their aid opportunities.

RSVP for the workshop of your choice at this link.

September 9
October 7
November 4
December 9

Workshops take place from 2:00-4:30 pm in BA 6W

Veteran's Welcome Event

September 10 | 10 am-2 pm | LB 145

This is an open entry event so you can stop by in between class or stay for the whole event. Meet the Veteran Services team and fellow students. There will be

Swag
Supplies
Snacks
Veteran Resource Tables
Benefits Training
Guest Speakers

Co-Op Survival will be hosting their leash-making activity. The activity is to provide support for Veterans, caregivers, and their families. The "Unleashed" program brings people together to create dog leashes, fostering connections and conversations while providing leashes to Veterans, service dogs, and first responders.

Blood Drive at Red Mountain: Sept 10

Wednesday, September 10 | 10 am-1:30 pm

Bloodmobile outside of Saguaro building at MCC Red Mountain

Blood Drive at SoDo: Sept 16-17

Tuesday, September 16 | 10 am-1:30 pm
Wednesday, September 17 | 10 am-1:30 pm

Bloodmobile outside the Clocktower at MCC Southern/Dobson

Student Leadership Retreat

Oct 3-5 | Camp Pine Summit: Prescott, AZ

APPLICATIONS DUE: September 10! Apply today!

Plant SEEDS of CHANGE at this year's Intercollegiate Student Leadership Experience Retreat!

Gain leadership skills in flexibility, listening, optimization, well-being and more! This year's retreat has been planned by our wonderful group of student leaders, all of whom attended the retreat last year. It is by students for students!

Apply below to spend the weekend of October 4 (Friday through Sunday) in the mountains of Prescott at Pine Summit Camp with other current and aspiring leaders from colleges throughout Arizona.

The application will close on Wednesday, September 10th and participants will be notified by their college Student Life Leadership team by September 20th.

Phi Theta Kappa Meetings

Phi Theta Kappa-Omicron Beta Chapter meetings take place on the following dates during the fall semester in AC 1W from 3:30-4:30 pm:

Sept 16
Oct 7
Nov 4
Dec 9

All AZ Academic Team

Application is now open for the All-AZ Academic Team! Nominated students are entered into a national competition for over $41 million in scholarship opportunites. Deadline to apply is 11/21. Apply by clicking this link.

Jack Kent Cook Scholarship

Applications for the Jack Kent Cook undergraduate scholarship opens October 1. This highly selective scholarship goes to nation's top community college students, and provides generous support for a bachelor's degree. For more information or to apply, click here.

Honors Open House

Stop by our Honors Open House to learn about the Honors Achievement Award, meet the Honors staff, and enjoy FREE SNACKS!

Southern & Dobson Office:

Mon-Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Building: KSC 35S, 175

(480) 461-7079

Red Mountain Office:

Mon, Tue, Thu 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Wed 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Building: DW 135

(480) 654-7820

Math Club Meeting

Monday, September 8 : 3:00 pm in MS 101 (SoDo Campus)

Our meetings will be held every other Monday at 3:00 PM in MS 101, starting September 8th.

You don't not need to be “good at math” to join—everyone is welcome. Math Club is a great way to get involved on campus, build community, and strengthen resumes or scholarship applications. We do all sorts of fun activities, and no math skills are required to be part of the group. Students especially love when their math instructors attend meetings, so feel free to join us too!

For more info and photos from past events, you can search Mesa Community College Math Club on Facebook.

Friday, September 12, 2025 -

9:00am to 11:00am

Mesa Arboretum Volunteer Day

The MCC Arboretum hosts monthly volunteer events to help keep our campus beautiful. Join us and learn valuable skills like how to properly prune and maintain desert plants.

No experience is required. Tools and gloves will be provided, but feel free to bring your own work gloves if you have them. Dress for the weather, wear a hat and sunscreen, and bring plenty of water.

The MCC Arboretum is an approved Service Learning partner, so send your students who need service hours!

We'll meet at the Clock Tower in front of the Kirk Student Center. Call or text 480-442-2391 if you arrive late and can't find us.

Please register using this form if you'd like to help out! Check out our Events page to view other upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Free & Reduced Oral Health Screenings

Free or reduced cost oral health screenings for the public! MCC Dental Hygiene students are offering complimentary oral health screenings on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH), 5855 E. Still Circle in Mesa. Appointments are available at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and may be scheduled by calling 480-248-8195.

Eligibility includes:

✔ 5+ years since your last dental cleaning

✔ Gum issues (bleeding, tenderness, soreness)

MCC students and faculty can receive discounted rates for services.

Schedule your appointment today at 480-248-8195. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take care of your oral health.

Documentary Screening: The Forgotten Prisoner

The MCC campus community is invited to attend a screening of The Forgotten Prisoner, a powerful 13-minute documentary that sheds light on the long-term impact of incarceration on children of incarcerated parents.

Screening Dates & Times

Tuesday, September 16 & Wednesday, September 17

Screenings during normal class periods beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Last showing of the day begins at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Southern & Dobson Campus, Library, LB 145

Evening Screening: Wednesday, September 17, 5:30-7:30 pm in LB 145

In-person and virtual community screening followed by a panel discussion

Revisiting the Constitutions Origins

And it's Impact on our Freedom

Wednesday, September 17 | 9:00 am-10:30 am | SC-11E or virtually

Join us for a student lecture exploring the key debates of the Constitutional Conventions, the freedoms outlined in the Bill of Rights, and the lasting impact of leaders like James Madison and Thomas Jefferson in shaping America’s vision.

We Care Wednesday

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

The next distribution takes place on Wednesday, September 17 at the Red Mountain campus. Events run from 10 am-12 pm, while supplies last. The next Southern and Dobson distribution happens on October 1.

Mesa Community College is proud to partner with United Food Bank to offer twice monthly, free food distributions for MCC students, staff and the community.

These distributions take place on the first and third Wednesday of the month throughout the academic year (with some exceptions noted on the schedule). The first Wednesday takes place at the Southern/Dobson campus in the Navajo Room, and the third Wednesday happens at Red Mountain in the circle driveway on the south side of the Desert Willow building (this is a drive through distribution with walk up service available).

Please spread the word about this useful resource!

Thunderbird Athletics

Support the MCC Thunderbird Athletes at one of their upcoming HOME games

Sept 6: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Paradise Valley Community College
Sept 12: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Pima Community College
Sept 13: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Glendale Community College
Sept 19: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Cleveland Community College
Sept 20: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Cleveland Community College
Sept 20: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Gateway Community College
Sept 23: 5:45 pm WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. Phoenix College
Sept 23: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Phoenix College
Sept 24: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Scottsdale Community College

Click here for MCC Athletics

Upcoming Theatre and Performing Arts Events

BEYOND Art Display

Sept 2-Oct 9 | MCC Art Gallery

Mixed Media paintings by local artists on display. Join us for a reception on 9/4 from 6-8 pm.

In Phases by Capri Landi

Sept 2-Oct 9 | MCC Art Gallery

Art by Capri Landi on display with a reception on 9/4 from 6-8 pm and Artist Talk on 9/25 from 5-6 pm.

Ravel Piano Concert

Sept 27 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Maurice Ravel-150th Anniversary Music Celebration Piano Concert. Click here for more info.

Save the Date: Constructions Trades Yard Grand Opening

Where hands-on learning meets real-world construction!

Location: MCC Construction Trades Laydown Yard Lot D (Outdoor event east of the TC/Technology building in parking lot - wear comfortable shoes.)
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025
Time: 10:30 AM 12:00 PM
RSVP Now: Click Here to RSVP

What’s Happening:
Remarks from MCC Leadership, Mayor Mark Freeman & Industry Partners
Facility Tours + Live Construction Demonstrations
Taco Bar + Networking

Sneak Peek at MCC’s New “Construction Zone”

Why You Should Join Us:

Celebrate MCC’s bold new step in skilled trades education.
Thank you to the Lowe’s Foundation and our incredible partners.
Make connections with industry pros & community leaders.
See how students are building their futures, one project at a time!
Featuring hands-on training in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC-R, Masonry and Solar Certification.

Big ideas. Bold builds. Better futures. Let’s celebrate!

ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS

We are always grateful for donations to the Mesa Market! Feel free to drop off your donations to the Mesa Market at either campus.

We Care Wednesday is a fresh food distribution that takes place on the first and third Wednesday of each month at Southern and Dobson and Red Mountain respectively. Click here for the dates and time of each distribution.

MESA MARKET

FOOD & HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR STUDENTS

The Mesa Market is a food and hygiene pantry for MCC students. Any student is eligible to visit the Mesa Market for food and hygiene products for free. Hours may vary throughout the semester. Please call for specifics.

Southern and Dobson Campus

The Mesa Market at Southern/Dobson campus is located in KSC 35S, and can be reached at 480-461-7948

Red Mountain Campus

The Mesa Market at Red Mountain is located in Palo Verde 111, and can be reached at 480-654-7775.

Astronomy Nights at MCC

MCC Astronomy Nights are held on the first Friday of the month during February, March, April, & May and September, October, November, & December. Cost is $6 per person, with some free family shows found at this link.

MCC Astronomy Nights include planetarium shows and telescope viewing. Planetarium shows occur rain or shine, but telescope viewing of the night sky is only offered when the sky is clear.

Planetarium shows run from 5:00-10:00 PM, with shows starting every hour.

Shows begin again in September!

Click here to visit the Fitness Center website

MCC Fitness Center Memberships

Did you know you can sign up for a membership to the MCC Fitness Centers? They provide membership access to students, employees, and the community, and a membership gives you access to both the Southern and Dobson and the Red Mountain campus fitness centers. Membership includes cardio and strength training equipment, fitness tools/accessories, access to drop in group fitness classes, free personal training, knowledgeable staff, day use lockers, clean facilities, and no crowds!

Students = $50 per semester or $25 for half semester
Employees = $30 per semester or $15 for half semester

Also available: Community Ed memberships, PED 101/PED 115 classes for credit and a variety of fitness classes. Visit the Fitness Center website for a schedule and more information.

For a FREE ONE DAY guest pass to the MCC Fitness Center, click this link.

Follow the Student Life Instagram for your chance to win Thorsday prizes! @mccthunderbirds

What is THORSDAY?

Thor the Thunderbird is the MCC mascot.
The Thunderbird is a legendary creature in certain North American indigenous peoples' history and culture.
Thursday, "Thor's day" is named after the hammer-wielding Norse god of thunder, strength, & protection...THOR.
Therefore, Thursdays at MCC are now know as THORSDAY!

Wear your favorite Thunderbird gear every Thorsday, greet your friends with "Happy Thorsday," and find your own ways to celebrate your Thunderbird pride. Do you have your Thorsday shirt? Stop by Student Life!

For more information on Student Life, visit our website.

STUDENT LIFE & LEADERSHIP

Student Life is here to help you GET ENGAGED and GET CONNECTED at MCC.

Clubs & ASMCC Student Government
Campus Events
MCC Spirt (Thorsday!)
Leadership training
Multicultural Event Programming
Services such as free scantrons and discounted bus passes

Getting involved makes a HUGE difference in your MCC experience. Check out Student Life for more information on these opportunities. Visit us in KSC 35S at the SoDo campus or in Mesquite 210 at Red Mountain, or check out our Virtual Student Life Center for more information.

Click here to return to the MCC Student Life Center

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, http://www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.

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