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Transfer Tuesdays

October 28 and November 18 | 11 am-1 pm | GC 54A

ASU, NAU, and GCU will have representatives from each college to discuss transfer options in our Transfer Center. Students are encouraged to stop by to learn about program options, transfer steps, and scholarships available.

Scroll, Sip, Repeat

October 29 | 10:30-11:45 am | SC 11 E

Nathan Terlisner from the Counseling Department will be presenting a Workshop on Modern Addiction, covering topics related to Screen Addiction, Doom-Scrolling, Social Media and Substance/Alcohol Use. Attendees will learn skills to break free from destructive dopamine habits along with key insights to live healthy and happy.

Spooktacular Job Fair

October 29 | 10 am-1:30 pm | Navajo Room

Please save the date for the Fall 2025 Career Service Job and Resource Fair hosted by Career Services. This event provides an excellent opportunity to network with employers, explore career pathways and develop career readiness skills.

For more information, contact Career Services at 480-461-7592. There will be resources, giveaways, food and more!

Halloween Extravaganza: FREE Trick-or-Treating at Red Mountain

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

Please join us on 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.

There will be approximate 30 themed Trick-or-Treat booths with fun activities and plenty of candy! We encourage families from our community to join us with their childern for a fun, festive Halloween Night.

Upcycling Workshop

October 29 | 3:15-4:00 pm | AS 196

MCC Students & Clubs You’re invited! Net Impact is hosting a fun workshop/ collab in time for Halloween and we’d love to connect with you.
Restore your favorite clothes, stitch some creativity for Halloween, learn about Circular Clothing practices and snag some Halloween treats.

Student Stitching & Sewing experts will teach you:

Basic Sewing | How to sew a button, fix a hem, or repair a seam.
Creative Mending | patching holes, simple embroidery accents
Ideas for customizing old clothes and Thrift flips

Swaps Table- bring one, take one

Bring your unused fabrics, Halloween costumes, clothing, and patches to swap and share with fellow student Upcyclers

Creative fabric swap
Patch swap
Clothing Swaps
Halloween Costumes

Do you have stitching skills? We’d love to connect!

Do you have an interest in sustainability? Do you want to help students creatively revive their clothing? Do you have any unused fabric or supplies to share? Need some creative ideas for your Halloween Costume? We are seeking fellow student upcyclers, stitchers to join us! Also, seeking any unused fabric or supply donations.

Vote Early Day: Puppies to the Polls

October 28 | 10 am-1 pm | Clocktower

The Center for Community and Civic Engagement presents:

Vote Early Day - Puppies to the Polls!

Make your voter experience paw-sitively fun! Chill with therapy dogs while making your voting plan!

Upcoming Blood Drives

Nov 4-5 | 10 am-1:30 pm | Southern/Dobson

Nov 10 | 10:30 am-2 pm | Red Mountain

Vitalant Blood Services will be on the MCC campuses in November. Be sure to schedule your appointment to reserve the time that works best for you!

Our community needs blood donations, be a hero and donate blood!

Schedule Here

Empty Bowls

Please join us for the annual Empty Bowls events!

Nov 5 | 10 am-3 pm | Saguaro Lobby at Red Mountain

Nov 12 | 10 am-3 pm | Navajo Room at Southern/Dobson

This November, MCC will host our annual Empty Bowls event at both Red Mountain and Southern & Dobson. For a $10 donation, patrons may select a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home. In addition, there will be a silent auction held with artwork donated by various valley artists at both events. All proceeds from the sale of bowls and silent auctions will benefit Paz de Cristo Community Center, a nonprofit providing anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley's homeless, unemployed, working poor and their families.

In addition to Empty Bowls, we will have donation stations available to help stock the Mesa Market. Please bring your canned and non-perishable food items to help provide for MCCs students.

Thor's Birthday Bash

Thorsday, November 6

RDM: 10:30 am-12:30 pm at the Mesquite Stairs
SoDo: 11 am-1 pm on the Student Life Patio

Join us in celebrating Thor's Birthay! We'll habe birthday treats, fun activities and giveaways! Be sure to come in your best Thunderbird Gear!

Election Day Hero

Nov 3 | 11 am-1 pm | Clocktower at SoDo

Election Hero Day!

Join us to create cards to show our appreciation! Write a thank you note to election officials, staff, and poll workers! These individuals work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that every vote is counted

STEAM Night

Nov 7 | 5-8 pm | MCC Planetarium

Mesa Community College will host an exciting STEAM Night outside the MCC Planetarium, and we need your help spreading the word!

Encourage students, colleagues, family, and community members to attend and explore hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities including interactive exhibits, giveaways, and fun demonstrations.

Chuckwalla and Millipedes from Life Science
Check your blood pressure with Nursing
Make Binary Name bracelets with Computer Science
Test your stamina with Exercise Science
And MORE!

Planetarium Show: Forward! To The Moon
Visitors can enjoy the free STEAM Night activities before or after their Planetarium show.
Tickets for the Planetarium can be purchased here!

First Gen Celebration & Transfer Fair

Wednesday, Nov 5 | 10 am-1 pm | Clocktower Lawn

Hosted by TRiO and Student Life

Meet with College & University Partners, learn about campus resources, meet potential employers and enjoy some food and fun!

First Gen Living Library

Thursday, Nov 6 | 1:30-2:30 pm | LB 145

This event showcases individuals as living books, encouraging readers to participate in impactful conversations while sharing their personal narratives. Each "book" will share their experiences as a first generation college student.

Please RSVP here

We Care Wednesday

FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS

The next distribution takes place on Wednesday, Nov 5 at the Southern & 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 November 19.

Stretching Clinic

Improve your flexibility and mobility with free, hands-on assisted stretching sessions led by MCC Exercise Science students. Each session focuses on safe, effective movement techniques designed to help improve range of motion, comfort, and relaxation.

These sessions are open to the public, so feel free to share with friends, family members, etc! SIGN UP AT THIS LINK

Mesa Community College Southern & Dobson Campus
HW-8 Building (check-in at HW828)

Thursday, October 30, 8-10 a.m.
Thursday, November 13, 8-10 a.m.
Thursday, November 20, 8-9 a.m.
Thursday, December 4, 8-9 a.m.
Thursday, December 11, 8-9 a.m.
Thursday, December 18, 8-10 a.m.

Health & Wellness Fair at RDM

Wednesday, Nov 19 | 10 am-1 pm | RDM Saguaro Mall

Students, staff and the community are invited to join us at the Red Mountain campus for a Health & Wellness Fair. Participate in activities and screenings to earn more chances to win great prizes!

FREE SCREENINGS & INFO INCLUDING:

STI Testing
Oral Health Screening
Vital Sign Checks
Fitness Challenges
Food Distribution
Trail Walk
Wellness Vendors
Healthy Snacks
And MORE!

Trip Reduction Survey

Students! Please complete this quick survey from Maricopa County. This data is vital for reaching our goals for the trip reduction program.

Please click on the link for the campus you take the majority of your classes:

Southern/Dobson Trip Reduction Survey

Red Mountain Trip Reduction Survey

Share the Ride!

DId you know that you can help make our air cleaner? MCC students are working to reduce ozone pollution and you can too, jut by choosing greener transportation

Take action today!

Complete the Trip Reduction Survey
- Southern/Dobson survey link
- Red Mountain survey link
Visit Student Life for discounted bus passes (SoDo campus only)
Register at Share the Ride with your MEID for discounts and prizes!

Upcoming Theatre and Performing Arts Events

Legacy in Motion-Alumni Exhibition

Oct 23-Dec 11 | 7:30 pm | Performing Arts Center

MCC celebrates 60 years with a group exhibition of artwork featuring former students, faculty, and staff who remain current in the visual arts community. For more information, click this link.

Bright Star

Oct 31-Nov 9 | Performing Arts Center

Mesa Community College Music and Dance Department presents:Bright Star

Written By: Steve Martin

Performance Dates: Oct. 31, Nov. 1, Nov. 5, Nov. 6, Nov. 7, Nov. 8 at 7:30 pm & Nov. 1 and Nov. 9 at 2 pm

Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past—and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives. With beautiful melodies and powerfully moving characters, the story unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion. An uplifting theatrical journey that holds you tightly in its grasp, BRIGHT STAR is as refreshingly genuine as it is daringly hopeful.

For more information, click this link.

Beyond Borders

Nov 10 | 6 pm | Performing Arts Center

MCC Music and Dance Department Presents: Beyond Borders - A Piano Recital

Monday, November 10th at 6 pm - PAC Lobby

FREE

Join MCC piano and vocal students in this intimate concert with beautiful music that transcends cultural boundaries.

For more information, click this link.

Jazz Combo | Lobby Series

Nov 20 | 12:00 pm | Performing Arts Center

For more information, click this link.

Flight: A Mariposa Story

Nov 21-22 | 7:30 and 2 pm | Performing Arts Center

The Fall Dance Concert will be entitled "Flight: A Mariposa Story." Flight is a cohesive evening-length work with live music, spoken poetry, and, of course, dance! Through dance, Flight will tell the story of the migration of the monarch butterflies that return to Arizona each year. This year marks the 60th anniversary of Mesa Community College, and our Southern and Dobson campus is home to a number of monarch waystations. These beautiful sites support the butterflies in their journey, and they are the reason that our campus is alight with orange and black wings each fall. Flight is divided into two acts with three scenes per act and is a collaborative effort among five choreographers, several musicians, and a team of designers who are bringing this concept to life. For more information, click this link.

Fusion Jazz Combo with The Brecker Brothers Project

Nov 24 | 7 pm | Performing Arts Center

Students and Faculty will be performing some favorites from the Jazz-Rock Fusion world. Come on down, bring a non-perishable food item and enjoy the music.

MCC Students will be helping collect for United Way Food Bank before the Thanksgiving Holiday.

For more information, click this link.

Thunderbird Athletics

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

Oct 25: 5:45 pm WOMEN'S SOCCER vs. Pima Community College
Oct 25: 8 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. Pima Community College
Oct 28: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. South Mountain Community College
Oct 31: 7 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Central AZ College

Click here for MCC Athletics

Event highlights:

Free Food & Treats
Alumni Zone & Memory Wall
Interactive Art
Car Show at the Red Mountain Campus

60th Anniversary Finale

December 3 | 11 am-1 pm | RSVP here

Join us as we celebrate our 60th Finale
Reflect - Celebrate - Ignite the Future

Mesa Community College's 60th anniversary Finale
A high-energy, multi-activity celebration!

Red Mountain Campus
Saguaro Patio

Southern & Dobson Campus
Lawn between the MCC Theatre & Art Gallery

Let's close out MCC's 60th on a high note with celebration, creativity, and connection. See you there!

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.

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.

November 4
December 9

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

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.

MCC Libraries

We are here to support you as a student at MCC whether you’re taking one course or a full load of courses. Here are some of the services we provide.

Study Rooms

Reserve a room today at SD or RM! Book up to 3 weeks ahead for a max of 16 hours a week.

Get Research Help

Schedule a research consultation, chat 24/7 with a librarian, email us, or stop by the library for in person help.

Library App

Stay connected to the MCC Libraries—anytime, anywhere. With the new MCC Library Mobile App (powered by Ex Libris Library Mobile), you can search the catalog, access databases, manage your checkouts, place holds, and get expert research help in just a few taps. Available now on the App Store and Google Play!

View the library hours and locations

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.

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!

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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