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Food Resources for Students
The holidays are around the corner, and some of our students may be in need of food assistance. Below is a list of helpful campus and community resources you can share with students struggling to put food on the table. If you can donate to the Mesa Market, it would be greatly appreciated during this time.
Thanksgiving Food Distribution--courtesy of United Food Bank, Nov 21, from 9 am-1 pm at the Mesa Convention Center. Turkey, fresh produce, and other food will be available. ** We recommend getting there early. While supplies last!
The Mesa Market provides free food and hygiene products for Mesa Community College students in need. Students can receive up to 10 free food items and 5 free hygiene items per week.
The 7th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Bowl will provide FREE Thanksgiving lunches courtesy of Grand Canyon University on Thurs. Nov. 24. Football starts at 10 am, and lunch will be served at noon in the Student Lounge on the Southern & Dobson campus. Space is limited. Please RSVP HERE.
We Care Wednesday--fresh food distribution @ MCC Southern & Dobson on Dec 7, 10 am-12 pm. While supplies last!
Visit www.azfoodbanks.org for a list of food distributions. Type in your zip code and a list of options near you will appear. Please call ahead to verify the hours of operation and requirements.
If you'd like to help students in need this holiday season, donate to the Mesa Market by bringing non-perishable food items or hygiene products to Student Life or purchase items off the Amazon Wish List. All items will be sent directly to campus.
Wish List for the Southern and Dobson Campus, click here.
Wish List for the Red Mountain Campus, click here.
Thank you for supporting MCC students!
Sociology Listening Session: For Students By Students
Tuesday, November 29 | 10:30 am-11:45 am | SC 11 or virtual
Student are invited to a listening session hosted by Prof Rod Golden and Prof Paul Harasha
TOPIC: Dating and Anxiety
Falcon Hill Park Clean Up
Tuesday, Nov 29 | 2:00 pm | Falcon Hill Park (near RM campus)
MCC Red Mountain has an adopted park in our neighborhood, and we spend time cleaning it every semester. Please join us at 7222 E. Jensen St. for this fun service project in our neighborhood.
STUDENT SUCCESS WORKSHOPS
The Foundations for Student Success is offering student success workshops during the fall semester. Workshops are free and are conducted both via WebEx and in person. These sessions are open to all students. For more information, please visit this site.
Topic: University Transfer
Thransferring to a university should go smoothly. This workshop helps you prepare for a smooth transfer process by providing you with knowledge, tips, and resources for transferring to the universtiy of your choice.
11/30/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | S/D: Bldg AS-191, or online via WebEx
12/1/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | S/D: Bldg 38-Rm 608
For more information on Student Success Workshops, visit this page.
Topic: EmbrAcing the Final
Taking finals can be overwhelming. Learn how to successfully prepare for your exams by learning about different study methods. This workshop covers ways to end your semester strong.
12/6/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | S/D: Bldg AS-191, or online via WebEx
For more information, contact the MCC American Indian Institute
Native American Recognition Games MCC vs. SMCC Nov. 22; 5:30pm Mens Game and 7:30pm Women's Game
Skoden: Winter Market- Honoring Indigenous Culture hosted by Inter-Tribal Student Organization- Dec. 9; 6pm-9pm Location Navajo Room
Winter Boot Camps at MCC
Get a jump start on your semester, MCC has a boot camp for you! Math, physical science, chemistry, HESI, reading/writing and computer science boot camps are available. Choose the format that works for you and your schedule, in person, live online or on your own time. Camp dates vary, Jan. 5-14. Register now, it's free! mesacc.edu/fss/boot-camps
Philosophy Club Meeting
Thorsday, December 1 | 1:30-2:30 pm | BP3N @ SoDo
You're invited to join the Philosophy Club for a discussion of "Has human nature changed over the millenia? Can it?"
Human Sexuality Play
Thursday, December 1 | 1:30-2:45 | Navajo Room
Students in Professor Mona Scott's SOC 130 Human Sexuality class are putting on a play for the community as part of their final project. It is a short play in 4 acts that covers aspects of sexuality, social norms, and communication. Please join us for this important message.
Astronomy Night: Tour the Universe with Pink Floyd!
Friday, December 6 | 6:00 pm-10:00 pm
Join us for a screening of a planetarium show, Q&A session with an astronomer, as well as telescopic observations of celestial sights (weather permitting). There will be 4 shows throughout the evening, beginning at 6PM. They begin every hour afterwards, with the final showing at beginning at 9PM. Tickets are available for free on a first-come/first-serve basis at the planetarium entrance day of. To guarantee seats in a particular time slot, reserved tickets are available for $3 per seat. Click here to purchase tickets.
THOR New Student Orientation (In Person Sessions)
Students new to MCC are encouraged to participate in one of the upcoming sessions of THOR Orientation.
Red Mountain (In-Person) Orientation Sessions 30 seats available each session
December 6th 2022 (Morning Session) 11:00 am -1:30pm
December 6th 2022 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
January 10th 2023 (Morning Session) 11:00 am -1:30pm
January 10th 2022 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
Dobson (In-Person) Orientation Sessions 20 seats available each session
November 10th 2022 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
November 17th 2022 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
November 24th 2022 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
December 1st 2022 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
December 8th 2022 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
December 15th 2022 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
January 5th 2023 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
January 12th 2023 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
January 14th 2023 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
To Register for THOR Orientation at either campus, please go to the following page, Registration for THOR Orientation and click the blue tab to select a campus.
Once the form is completed, you will need to go to the embedded google link and pick a date.
At Orientation: Students will find out about resources and service, how to utilize Financial Aid, scholarship Information, and build their Spring 2023 schedule.
Fuel for Finals with Student Life
SAVE THE DATE!
The fall semester is nearing an end and Student Life is here to help you get through it!
The Red Mountain campus will be giving you "Fuel For Finals" during the week of December 5-8. Join College Administration for breakfast in the Saguaro Lobby on December 7 from 10am-12 pm, grab a mindfulness kit from ASMCC Red Mountain, and enjoy delicious treats every day.
The Southern/Dobson campus will be sharing "Fuel For Finals" during Finals Week, December 12-15 on the Student Life Patio. College Administration will be serving breakfast to students at Southern/Dobson on Monday, December 12 from 8:00-10:00 am.
Stay tuned for more details about activities at both campuses.
It's almost over--you can do this, Thunderbirds. Stay focused and make it happen. We believe in you!
Upcoming Theater, Music, and Art Productions
The Lady Demands Satisfaction
December 2-10 | Details Here
Broadway Bound Fall Concert
December 3 | 7:00 pm | Details Here
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec 7 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Southern & Dobson Campus
The next We Care Wednesday drive through fresh food distribution is taking place at the SOUTHERN & DOBSON campus on Wednesday, December 7. It will take place from 10 am-12 pm. This is free and open to the public! *Food available while supplies last.
Enter campus on Solar Way off of Dobson Road. A volunteer will place the food in your trunk/car. For more info, visit this link.
The next We Care Wednesday at the Red Mountain campus is happening on December 21.
Tutoring Services are available to help you get ready for FINALS!
As we move through the final stretch of the semester, the Learning Enhancement Center is here to help students be successful with their final exams. Our friendly and knowledgeable tutors are here to help students master course content, improve their study habits, and build their confidence. We’re a completely free service for MCC students, so why not come see us (even if just to feel a little more confident going into finals)?
Red Mountain Tutoring: Hours & Services
Southern & Dobson Tutoring: Hours & Services
De-Stress with Dogs at the Library!
Take a break and destress from finals or decompress from holiday stress with the Therapy dogs, Bella, Maxx, and Bettylou!
When: Thorsday, December 8
Time: 10 am-2 pm
Where: Southern & Dobson Library Dome
Who: Everyone!
Contact Marjorie Leta in the Library for more information.
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS
Valley Metro to offer FREE Bus Route
Valley Metro has begun service of a new bus route in West Mesa. The best part? It's FREE!
The route, called "Mesa Fiesta Buzz," is a free neighborhood circulator provided by the City of Mesa. It connects the Fiesta District, Asian District, and Mesa Riverview. The circulator travels the route in a northbound-southbound direction every 30 minutes. Travel time is approximately 25 minutes from end to end, with park-and-ride available at the Sycamore/Main St. Transit Center.
Popular destination points include: Sloan Park, Mekong Plaza, Banner Health Desert Medical Center, and of course MCC Southern & Dobson! For more information on the route, click on this PDF.
One of the many benefits of being a student at the Maricopa Community Colleges is your access to thousands of exciting discounts and offers, updated frequently and available to you.
Maricopa PerkSpot
Maricopa PerkSpot is a fun and easy way for students to get discounts on a wide variety of products and services. Maricopa Community Colleges is proud to offer our students these exclusive opportunities for savings on groceries, food delivery, electronics, child care, home entertainment, health and wellness and so much more! Learn more by going to the PerkSpot web page.
Signing up for PerkSpot is easy. To get started:
Select from nearly 25 categories to receive curated perks
Check your email regularly for discounts and offers
Explore the local map for savings in your area
Check out the Loop newsletter for a range of free practical advice
Academic Software Store for Students
Students can save money on software at the Maricopa OnTheHub software store. If you're currently enrolled at any Maricopa Community College, just sign in with your MEID to shop and make discounted purchases. No account registration is required.
Take advantage of your student discounts today!
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 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
The Mesa Market at Red Mountain is now located in Palo Verde 111. It will be available during regular business hours by calling 480-654-7759, and a Student Ambassador will meet you at the RM Mesa Market. It will be staffed during set times that are TBD.
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.
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:
Drive-thru service. A volunteer will place food in your trunk or vehicle. (Walk-up service is available for those without vehicles.)
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 circle near the Desert Willow building.
Southern/Dobson : Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
Red Mountain : Dec 21, Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17
If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Student Life & Leadership. Volunteers are needed for every We Care Wednesday distribution.
Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!
Get Involved and Get Connected!
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.
Career Services Recruitment & Workshops
Each Wednesday during the Fall 2022 semester the Career Services Department will be hosting Working Wednesdays on the Clock Tower sidewalk from 9am - 12pm. Each week, we will welcome employers on campus to table and speak with interested students about the job opportunities available within their organization. Check out the Career Services website for more great services and resources!
Located in the Clocktower Sidewalk: November 23rd, November 30th, December 7th
Every Wednesday during the Fall Semester we offer various workshops to help you prepare for the professional world. Click here to Register!
Center for Community & Civic Engagement
Civic Action Hour | Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 pm | Link to virtual event
We welcome you to join us for Civic Action Hour on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. We have organized new and exciting speakers and topics for the semester to support Civic Engagement, Civic Action, Civic Service and Civic Leadership. The speakers bring great ideas and opportunities to their presentations for our students. These events are also Honors Co-curricular approved.
Civic Action encompasses actions to promote the quality of life in the community, through both political and non-political processes. Many of our events, projects and activities surround the Civic Holidays that include Constitution Day, National Voter Registration Day, Civic Engagement Week, AZ Civics Week, National Voter Education Week, and National Vote Early Day and collaborating with our community and national partners Check back periodically to see events that have been added.
EngageMe Workshops | Fridays from 12:00-2:00 pm
EngageMe Workshops are open to students, staff, faculty, and community partners as we offer additional educational training in civic engagement to promote the quality of life in the community through both political and non-political processes. Link to participate.
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 Pride (Thorsday!)
Leadership training
Multicultural Event Programming
Services such as the Mesa Market, We Care Wednesday food distributions, scantrons and 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.