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Happy Halloween!
Darkness falls across the land.
The evening sky is close at hand.
The thunder strikes this Halloween,
And critters paint the moonlit scene.
The people come from all around
To witness spooky sights and sounds.
Pumpkins smile as children would,
And thrills enter your neighborhood.
With candy, tricks, and treats galore,
For young and old, there's fun in store.
There’s chocolate, goodies, sweets to savor,
From every kind and caring neighbor.
Descend upon here, just as T-birds alight
And practice safety to match your fright!
Come one, come all, with soaring wonder,
And feel the call of roaring thunder.
Have a safe Halloween, Thunderbirds!
Pumpkin Carving
Tuesday, October 24 | 3:00-4:00 pm | MS 101 (SoDo)
Have you ever been on campus and thought to yourself, "if only I could be carving a pumpkin right now?" Then you are in luck! Join the Math Club for a Spooktacular time carving pumpkins. The club will provide some tools for carving, all we ask is that you BYOP (bring your own pumpkin).
Thor's Spelling Bee
Thorsday, October 26 | 5:30 pm-7:30 pm | Navajo Room
Show off your spelling skills!
Join us for the first-ever Thor's Spelling Competition on Thorsday, October 26, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Navajo Room. This event promotes a love of language and learning while encouraging perseverance and self-confidence. Free food and prizes for the winners!
Participants needed! Register to be part of the event by clicking HERE.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Achelle Djaniklo at adjoua.djaniklo@mesacc.edu.
Red Mountain Halloween Extravaganza
Tuesday, October 31 | 5:30-8:30 pm | Red Mountain campus
Calling all ghosts and goblins, princesses and super heroes--plan to join us on Halloween night while we host a free, fun, and safe night of Trick-or-Treating for our local community.
The Red Mountain campus has been hosting the Halloween Extravaganza since 2011, drawing crowds of 2500 people in 2018 and 2019. We are excited to be bringing the event back after a few years off during the pandemic. We need YOUR HELP! Please consider donating a bag (or three) of candy to the Student Life office at either campus to be used at the various themed tables. You can also sign up to volunteer at this link. Please contact Erica Horihan (480-654-7759) with questions or visit this website for more information.
Click this LINK for the event flyer.
Halloween Movie Marathon
Friday, October 20 | 7 pm | Navajo Room (SoDo)
Student Life is sponsoring a double feature movie night! Join us for viewings of Annabelle & Annabelle Creation. This is a free event!
Please click here to RSVP.
Halloween Costume Party
Friday, Oct 27 | 8-10:30 pm | Navajo Room (SoDo)
Join the MCC Student Ambassadors and Student Life for a Halloween Costume Party! Come dressed to impress in your best Halloween costume!
Entertainment provided by the MCC DJ Team, DJ James G, God Complex, Electris, Oceankaleido and more! Bring your friends!
Job & Resource Fair
Wednesday, Oct 25 | 10 am-2 pm | Navajo Room (SoDo)
Join us for a Spooktacular Job & Resource Fair, including local employers, university transfer partners, clubs and organizations and campus resources. Complete an event passport to receive a free meal!
Sponsored by ASMCC and MCC Career Services.
For more info, contact Career Services at 480-461-7592
Fall Transfer Fair
Thorsday, Oct 26 | 10 am-2 pm | Clocktower Sidewalk
Don't Miss MCC's University Transfer Fair! MCC has organized a University Transfer Fair for Thursday, October 26 from 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Clock Tower, Southern & Dobson campus. This event provides an excellent opportunity for students to interact with various college and university partners, gaining valuable insight into the transfer process. Encourage any interested students to attend and learn about their choices as an MCC Thunderbird.
The Clothesline Project
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Be sure to take some time to check out the shirts on display around the Red Mountain Cienega Circle during the week of October 23-27. The shirts on display honor and pay respect to victims and survivors of domestic violence. They are created by students in Professor Rod Golden's Sociology classes at Red Mountain.
Psy Beta Evening Lecture Series: Applying Psychology to Organizations in the Working World
Wednesday, October 25
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | SC11E
Join Psy Beta as we host our Evening Lecture Series. This event will have a guest speaker, Jared McClain, who will discuss Industrial/Organizational Psychology and leadership skills.
Beyond Searching: Unlock the Power of Google
Thorsday, October 26
10:00 am - 12:30pm | LB145
US Google Fellow Mary Nahorniak will lead a workshop about how to best utilize Google as a research tool. FREE lunch after seminar!
Southern and Dobson Campus Cleanup!
Wednesday, October 25
9:00 am - 11:00 am | Student Life
Volunteers are needed to help us clean up the Southern and Dobson campus! We'll be cleaning up trash on campus and in our parking lots. Check in and get equipment at the Student Life courtyard. Wear closed toed shoes and long pants for safety.
Native Health Mobile Healthcare Unit
November 8 | December 13
10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Southern & Dobson Campus (near Clock Tower)
Please join Native Health as they provide free health screenings for the college community. Services include women, men, and child health checks; sick visits; and specialty referrals. For more information, please email egarcia@nachci.com.
Upcoming Community and Civic Engagement Events
Topic: Arizona Child & Adolescent Survivor Initiaticve
ACASI or Arizona Child & Adolescent Survivor Initiative has a mission of fostering healing of intimate partner violence. Presenter: TBA
Oct 25 | 12-1 pm | Online-Click here for Zoom link
For presentation details, visit this link
Topic: Poder Latinx
Their mission is to build a sustained progressive voting bloc of Latinxs in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Washington. They do this by leading an integrated voter engagement program where all aspects of voter engagement, issue-based campaigns, leadership development, voting reform and protection, and narrative change form a continuous cycle of political consciousness. Presenter: Nanvy Herrera
Nov 1 12-1 pm | Online-Click here for Zoom link
For presentation details, visit this link
Upcoming Theater and Performing Arts Events
Best of Enemies
Anything Goes
Nov 3-9, Nov 11 at 7:30 pm | Nov 4 at 2 pm | MCC Performing Arts Center
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit this link.
Fall Dance Concert
STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS
The Foundations for Student Success is offering student success workshops during the fall semester. Workshops are free and are conducted both online and in person. These sessions are open to all students. For more information, please visit this site. Learn how to be a successful online student, how to manage stress, and how to feel like you deserve to be a college student!
Topic: Managing Stress and Anxiety
11/03/23 | 10:00 am | Online: Click here
11/06/23| 1:30 pm | Thunderbird Think Tank
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Nov. 1 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Southern and Dobson Campus
The next We Care Wednesday fresh food distribution is taking place at the SOUTHERN & DOBSON campus on Wednesday, Nov 1. It will take place from 10 am-12 pm in the Kirk Student Center (KSC 35S - Navajo Room. This is free and open to the public! *Food available while supplies last.
This is a drive-through distribution, but walk-up service is also available.
The next We Care Wednesday at Red Mountain will be on Nov 15 in the Red Mountain Way Circle.
Celebrate Thor's Birthday!
November 2 (the first Thorsday of November) is our beloved mascot's birthday!
Join us to celebrate Thor with birthday treats and a chance to tie dye your own Thorsday T-shirt! It's happening at both campuses so everyone gets to celebrate! *Both events will feature cup cupcakes, Italian Sodas and t-shirt tie-dying, and the SoDo event will also include Lunch with the Prez! Join Dr. Robinson for lunch as well as celebrating Thor. What a day!
Obviously, Thor will be there too, and will be ready for photo opp with all his friends. Wear your favorite Thorsday gear!
Southern & Dobson: 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the MU Patio
Red Mountain: 10:30 am-12:30 pm in the Saguaro Mall
Thunderbird Athletics
Support the MCC Thunderbird Athletes at one of their upcoming HOME games
Oct 20: 12:00 pm MEN'S BASEBALL vs. Scottsdale Community College (Scrimmage)
Oct 21: 10:00 am WOMEN'S SOFTBALL vs. AZ Force Club/Tucson Rebels (Scrimmage)
Oct 21: 7:00 pm MEN'S SOCCER vs. South Mountain Community College
Oct 24: 2:00 pm MEN'S BASEBALL vs. Benedictine University (Scrimmage)
Oct 25: 7:00 pm WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL vs. Glendale Community College
Oct 27: 12:00 pm MEN'S BASEBALL vs. Park University (Scrimmage)
Nov 3: 12:00 pm MEN'S BASEBALL vs. Scottsdale Community College (Scrimmage)
Nov 4: 10:00 am MEN'S TENNIS vs. ASU Club (Scrimmage)
Nov 7: 1:00 pm MEN'S BASEBALL vs. Chandler Gilbert Community College
Scholarships Available!
One application, hundreds of scholarships!
Apply online at mcccdf.org/scholarship.
The Spring 2024 Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation General Scholarship Application is now open and accepting applications! Submit one General Scholarship Application and be eligible for hundreds of scholarship opportunities. The application deadline is October 31, 2023.
Apply for December Graduation
Celebrate your success! The Fall graduation application deadline is Nov. 1. Applying for graduation is required to be awarded your degree or certificate. For more information, visit mesacc.edu/graduation.
Empty Bowls
Make a Difference for World Hunger Day at this Annual MCC Tradition!
Make a Difference for World Hunger Day at this Annual MCC Tradition!
Wednesday, November 8 | Red Mountain
Wednesday, November 15 | Southern and Dobson
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
MCC will be hosting their annual Empty Bowls event! For a $10 donation, patrons may select a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home. There will also be a silent auction held of special ceramic pieces gathered from various valley artists. All proceeds from the sale of bowls and silent auctions will benefit Paz de Cristo Community Center, the nonprofit providing anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley's homeless, unemployed, working poor and their families.
Help an MCC student in need by donating canned and non-perishable food items to the campus Mesa Market.
Dia de los Muertos
Nov 1-2 | 10:00 am-1:00 pm | Student Lounge (SoDo campus)
Please join M.E.Ch.A. for a Dia de los Muertos celebration with food, activities and fun!
Veterans Day Speakers & Trail Run/Walk
Thorsday, Nov 9 | 12:30 pm-2:00 pm | M200 and RM Fitness Trail
Please join us at the Red Mountain Campus to celebrate and honor our Veterans. The event starts with a presentation of speakers from various branches of the armed forces, followed by a 1 or 2 mile FUN RUN/WALK on the Red Mountain Fitness Trail surrounding campus.
The speaker presentations will happen in M200 at 12:30 pm, and the run/walk will begin at 1:00 pm, starting from the Saguaro Mall area of campus.
Please sign up HERE to participate in the fun run! This is not timed, and you are encouraged to either walk or run the route (1 or 2 miles). This is free and open to the community. All participants will receive healthy snacks when they finish.
*This is part of Thunderbird Wellness Week, so stay tuned for more information about additional events.
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!
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS
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.
Click this link for a Mesa Market flyer to share with others.
Southern and Dobson Campus
The Mesa Market at Southern/Dobson campus is located in KSC 35S. Open Monday-Thursday from 9 am-5 pm and Friday from 10 am-2 pm.
Red Mountain Campus
The Mesa Market at Red Mountain is located in Palo Verde 111. Open Monday-Thursday from 9 am-5 pm, and is closed on Fridays.
We are always grateful for donations to the Mesa Market! Feel free to drop off your donations to the Mesa Market at either campus.
Amazon Wish List for SOUTHERN/DOBSON DONATIONS
Amazon Wish List for RED MOUNTAIN DONATIONS
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* or until supplies run out. The food distributions are open to all students and community members in need of food assistance:
Southern Dobson: Located in the Navajo Room . 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 circle near the Desert Willow building.
For more information, contact Adam Soto (or the MCC Care Team.
Southern/Dobson : Nov 1, Dec 6
Red Mountain : Nov 15, Dec 20
Clubs are an extremely valuable part of a student's experience at MCC. 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.
Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!
Get Involved and Get Connected!
Week 10: Next Steps
Student Message
Congratulations on completing more than half the fall semester! It is now time to look ahead. Registration is open for the spring 2024 semester, so enroll now to help ensure you get into the classes you need.
There are important dates and observances listed on the academic calendar you should be aware of as the semester wraps up. If you are eligible to graduate this fall, congratulations! Please be sure to apply for graduation by November 1, 2023.
If you’re looking for events to attend on campus, along with ongoing student services, visit the T-Bird Times online newsletter.
As you consider your next steps, please remember, as a Thunderbird you have access to support that can aid in your success. Visit mesacc.edu/get-help to see what’s available.
Week 9: Achieving Goals
Student Message
Have you heard the phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know?” Roughly 80% of students change their majors at least once during their college experience. Changing course isn’t bad; it’s necessary to ensure you maintain your momentum and are true to your goal. MCC’s Career Services provides FREE assistance to help you make clear decisions about your future.
Unsure what career to pursue? Career Coach is an easy-to-use FREE tool designed to help you identify careers matching your interests. You can browse potential career options, take a career assessment, and help improve your resume.
Attend the next FREE student success workshop - Flip Your Math Mindset, in person on Tuesday, Oct. 17 12:30 pm (Thunderbird) Think Tank or online on Friday, Oct. 20 at 10 am.
We’re here to help you achieve your educational goals! Visit mesacc.edu/get-help to review the vast resources available to all MCC Thunderbirds.
Week 8: Growth Mindset
Student Message
Have you ever felt paralyzed because you don’t know how to start a paper, solve a math problem, or respond to an exam question? Most of us have felt this way, and even had nightmares about completing a stressful activity.
Research shows our brain activity increases when we make mistakes and grapple with what went wrong and how we can recalibrate to achieve different outcomes in the future. Our potential outcomes soar the highest when we address the mistake with a growth mindset, when we celebrate our imperfections, saying, “I didn’t get it right this time,” or “I cannot do this YET. BUT I will keep trying!”
A great way to enhance your growth mindset is to plan for the future and seek out support.
Make an appointment with a tutor (virtual or in person), schedule a research consultation with a librarian, talk with your instructor (before class, after class, or visit during office hours), connect with a classmate, visit mesacc.edu/get-help, or access resources available in your Canvas courses.
Participate in a Foundations for Student Success workshop: Flip your Math Mindset (10/17, 10/20).
Spring 2024 Priority Registration is now available, with over 2,700 classes to choose from. Spring classes start January 13, 2024. Check the class schedule to find the class, days, and times that are ideal for you. Open Registration for all begins October 9.
Stay up to date on the latest events going on around campus with the T-bird Times Newsletter, published the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month by MCC’s Office of Student Life and Leadership.
Career Corner-MCC Career Services
Working Wednesday : On-Campus Recruitment
Wednesdays: 11:00 am-2:00 pm | Navajo Room, Student Lounge, or Clocktower Lawn
MCC Career Services Department will be hosting Working Wednesdays throughout the fall semester. Each week, we will welcome employers on campus to table and speak with interested students about the job opportunities available within their organization. This year, we are hosting General Working Wednesday events (30 Employers) and Field of Interest (15 Employers) Working Wednesday events. For more info, visit this link
Professional Development Workshops
Join MCC Career Services for virtual professional development workshops in topics such as Resume Writing, Cover Letter Writing, Interviewing, and Branding Yourself. For more information, visit this website.
MCC Fitness Center Memberships
Start the new semester STRONG! 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, personal training consultation and 1 complementary session, knowledgeable staff, day use lockers, clean facilities, and no crowds!
Students = $50 per semester or $25 for half semester
Employees = $25 per 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 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.