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Peace Pole Rededication

Wednesday, September 24 | 9 am | Clocktower Courtyard

You're invited to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Peace

Join us in commemorating Mesa's third anniversary as an International City of Peace as we gather near the International Peace Pole for its rededication.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 9 a.m.

Mesa Community College
Center Courtyard
1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202

Please enter off of Southern Avenue at Rose Garden Way and proceed to the Center Courtyard - Clock Tower

Thank you to our event host organizations:

Mesa Community College
St. Matthew United Methodist Church
City of Mesa
Mesa Police Department
Mesa Sunrise Rotary Club
The Children's Benefit Foundation, Inc.

Psi Beta Evening Lecture

September 30 | 6:30-8:00 pm | LB 145

How does music shape who we are? Learn how music affects our behavior and mental processes.

This free event is open to the public, and is an approved Honors Co-Curricular activity.

Civic Engagement Action Hour

Tuesday, Sept 23 | 12-1:15 pm | Virtual at this link

This presentation will share how the City of Mesa’s Community Engagement Division strengthens connections between local government and residents through innovative programs and services. Attendees will hear about best practices for engagement, available city resources, and community-focused programs.

Questions? Email us at getengaged@mesacc.edu

Civic Engagement Action Hour

Tuesday, Sept 30 | 12-1:15 pm | Virtual at this link

Join us for an inside look at how elections are run in one of the largest and most closely watched counties in the nation. Learn how every step—from early voting and ballot drop-offs to tabulation and certification—is designed to ensure accuracy, security, and transparency. Discover how you can take part in the democratic process, whether by working at a Vote Center, sharing accurate election information, or getting involved in your community.

Questions? Email us at getengaged@mesacc.edu

PTK Honors in Action: Storytelling

Tuesday, September 30 | 3:30-4:30 pm | AC1W

Hey Students!

Are you interested in making and sharing stories? Do you want to make history come alive? Join the PTK Honors in Action subcommittee to preserve our community’s stories by exploring our theme, "The Power of Stories"!

Any students interested in being a part of the MCC Honors in Action project are welcome to attend. Your participation will count toward community service hours, and your voice can help shape how our community is remembered! Please see the attached flyer below for more details. See you there!

Do you know you want to participate and you want to get first dibs on a certain theme? Sign up now for a table! Check out some photos of past Halloween Extravaganzas--join us for the fun again this year!

Halloween Extravaganza: Candy and Themed Booths Needed!

You're invited to join us for the 12th annual Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza!

Please save the date for 10/31/25 from 5:30-8:30 pm.

This is a community trick-or-treat event that happens on Halloween night, and it is a chance for the families in our community to have a safe, fun place for their kids to trick-or-treat...and it provides us a great opportunity to open up our beautiful campus to our neighbors.

Here's what we will need from our community to help make the event another smashing success:

Candy donations: This event relies very heavily on candy donations from our campus community, both Red Mountain and Southern/Dobson. Donations can be delivered to the Student Life office at either campus, or the Instructional Suport offices at Red Mountain. Receipt of donation will be provided for those receiving extra credit. *No gum accepted.
Themed Trick-or-Treat booths: We will be looking for 25-30 different groups (student groups, departments, clubs, etc) who are willing to organize and staff a themed booth. Those running the booth will be responsible for coming up with a theme, decorations, costumes, and an activity that kids can do at their table. There have been so many creative booths over the years, and we can't wait to see what our campus community and our students come up with this time!

This event is only possible because of the support of the MCC community. Thanks in advance!

We Care Wednesday

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

The next distribution takes place on Wednesday, October 1 at the Southern and Dobson campus. Distribution runs from 10 am-12 pm, while supplies last.

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! The next Red Mountain distribution happens on October 15.

Rock EnROLLment Day

Tuesday, October 7 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm

Mesa Community College is turning up the volume for Rock Enrollment Day!

Join us for a high-energy day designed to help you get enrolled, connected, and ready to succeed. Whether you're new to MCC or continuing their journey, this is the perfect opportunity to:

Meet with academic advisors
Explore programs of study
Register for classes
Get financial aid and scholarship assistance
Connect with student services and campus resources
Bring your questions, and leave ready to move forward with your academic goals.

To RSVP, click this link. For more information, contact recruiter@mesacc.edu

Zine Workshop: World Mental Health Day

October 8 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm | Navajo Room

Student Life, MCC Library, and the CCCE will be hosting a Zine Workshop centered around mindfulness practices and coping mechanisms for stress.

Discuss and create a Zine on coping mechanisms for stress and mindfulness practices.

What's a Zine? A Zine is a do-it-yourself paper booklet that you can completely customize to express yourself creatively.

Data Center Day

Friday, October 10 | 9 am-12 pm | Navajo Room (SoDo)

Join us for Data Center Day on Friday, October 10th, where you can learn about the amazing opportunities here in the valley of the sun in this rapidly growing industry. The Phoenix Metro area has become a top hub for data centers. The event will include a panel discussion from industry, guest speakers from major Data Centers like Google and Microsoft, and a complimentary light breakfast and lunch. You will have an opportunity to engage with the industry reps after the event.

Don't Miss Out!

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!

Are you looking for a BOOST in your math class? Well, look no further! The Math Boost Workshops are here to help you! We also have some Math Study Skills workshops coming up for students of all levels of math.

You can add the "MCC Math Help" course to your Canvas dashboard using this link. By using this "enroll" link, you will see the course populate in you list of courses. The MCC Math Help course is a one stop shop for all the resources MCC has to help students achieve success in math. Click on the Math Boost Workshop tile in the course for the current schedule of Math Boost Workshops and how to attend. You are now just one click away from the schedule for the weekly workshops and many other resources.

Math Boost Workshops

Here are the topics for the following week (September 22 - 26):

Factoring Polynomials and solving Equations using the Zero Product Property - 9/23 at 1:15 pm, Virtual
Finding horizontal and vertical intercepts of different types of functions - 9/23 at 1:30 pm, Virtual
Using your Graphing Calculator: Tips for Success - 9/24 at 11:00 am - PV207 at RdMtn campus
Write On! Making Your Math Notes Work for You - 9/24 @ 2pm, MS-114 or Virtual

Here are the topics for the following week (September 29 - October 3):

Solving Quadratic Equations using multiple methods (square root property, zero product property, quadratic formula) - 9/29 at 1:30 pm - MS 101
Using your Graphing Calculator: Tips for Success - 9/30 2:15 pm - PV208 at RdMtn campus
Polynomial Division (synthetic and long, to assist with factoring) - 10/3 at 10 am, Virtual

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.

Thanks to everyone who attended CLUB RUSH CARNIVAL!

If you're interested in checking out the clubs at MCC but you missed Club Rush, please be sure to visit the Club Hub on the Student Life website. There you will find information about the clubs available, meeting times and locations, and sign up for a club!

Thanks to all who joined us and to those who represented their club or department. It was a good time! Check out some of the photos from all three events.

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

Thunderbird Athletics

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

Sept 24: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Scottsdale Community College
Oct 7: 5:45 pm WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. Scottsdale Community College
Oct 7: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Scottsdale Community College
Oct 10: 7 pm: WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Chandler Gilbert Community College
Oct 14: 5:45 pm WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. Chandler Gilbert Community College
Oct 14: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Eastern Arizona College
Oct 14: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Chandler Gilbert Community College
Oct 22: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Glendale Community College
Oct 25: 5:45 pm WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. Pima Community College
Oct 25: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Pima 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.

Orchestra with Red Mountain HS

Sept 30 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Mesa Community College Music & Dance Program presents MCC Orchestra with Red Mountain High School. For more information, click this link

Jazz Combo-Lobby Concert

Oct 2 | 12 pm | Performing Arts Center

The Free Lobby Performance Concerts are back for the new year. Bring your lunch and enjoy an afternoon listening to Jazz Music at the PAC. For more information, click this link

MCC Bands & The Mesa City Bands

Oct 2 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Mesa Community College presents Music in Mesa with the MCC Concert Band, Community Band and special guest The Mesa City Band:

The MCC Concert Band and Community Band begin the 2025-26 concert season with "Music in Mesa" a celebration of the talent in our community

For more information, click this link

Jazz/MPJE Jazz Concert

Oct 7 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

The MCC Jazz Band has a long history of continued success. Under the direction of MCC alum and instructor Paul Brewer, the MCC Jazz Ensemble continue to promote jazz at a high level throughout the Valley. Jazz Big Band Lovers! You Won't want to miss this one! At the MPJE Jazz Ensemble with Artistic Director and Piano Extraordinaire Nick Manson is made up of professional musicians and educators from around the valley. For more information, click this link.

Choir and Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Oct 9 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts Center

Come and join the choirs at MCC for a festive evening of song! Both choirs will present an eclectic selection of warm seasonal favorites alongside contemporary twists on ancient choral music! For more information, click this link.

Desert Echoes Flute Project Concert

Oct 10 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts Center

Desert Echoes Flute Project (DEFproject) is Arizona’s premiere flute ensemble organization. The original ensemble is the flute choir or orchestra (the terms are used interchangeably) that is known as DEFproject. It was founded in 2006 by artistic director Christina Steffen and has become a nationally recognized flute choir. For more information, click this link.

Thunderbird Marching Classic

Saturday, October 18 | 3:30-10:00 pm | MCC Riggs Stadium (Football Field)

Announcing the inaugural year of the THUNDERBIRD MARCHING CLASSIC! Mesa Community College Instrumental Music is excited to bring a brand new Arizona Marching Band Association (AzMBA) Marching Band Festival site to the East Valley. Join us in welcoming 20+ High School Marching Bands from around the State to our campus on Saturday, October 18th.

The MCC Brass Quintet will open the show at 3:30 p.m., followed by a full schedule of marching band performances. MCC's own Dr. Richard Daniel will close out the day hosting the Award Ceremony at 9:30 p.m. You won't want to miss out on what's sure to be the start of a wonderful new tradition that will serve our community for years to come.

October 18 (Saturday) 2025 from 3:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Event address is 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, AZ 85202 at Mesa Community College, Riggs Stadium.

Event Ticket information can be found at: https://gofan.co/app/school/AZ100048

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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