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Indigenous Nations Month : Culture Week

Cultural Workshops

11/8 : 6-7:30 pm in LB 145 : Corn Pollen Workshop

11/20: 6-8 pm in LB 145: Hand Drum Workshop

11/8 : 10 am-2 pm, north side of 26N

Rez market with vendors and performances!

First Generation +Proud

Join us for a week of celebration of MCC’s incredible First Generation College faculty, staff and student!

First Generaton +PROUD Breakfast
November 6, 2023
Student Lounge
9am-12pm

First Generation Wellness
November 8, 2023
Clock Tower
9-12pm

First Generation Celebration Reception
Noveber 8, 2023
Student Lounge
2:30-4:00pm

Check out our First Gen Freebie Stands
November 6-9, 2023
Southern & Dobson & RDM
RDM- S, AS-4, TC50, 36S, EC

For more information of First Generation College Celebration and resources, visit https://www.mesacc.edu/students/trio/celebrate-first-gen


Patriots, Traitors, or Political Extremists

Monday, November 6 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | SC-11E

MCC's Social Science Department presents the "Something to Chew On Lunchtime Lecture Series." This talk will be led by Political Science Professor Viola Fuentes and MCC Student Zachary Egan, 

Students will learn about the actions and outcomes of extremist political leaders, parties, and militia groups such as George Washington, Andrew Jackson, FDR, and Donald Trump. 

Snacks and water will be provided for those who attend the lecture in person.

Social Science Scholarship
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 10

Students are encouraged to apply today for the Fall 2023 Social Science Department Scholarship.


The first-place winner will receive a $350 scholarship in MCC account credit; and the runner-up will receive a $150 scholarship in MCC account credit.


Application requirements are:


Student must be a current MCC student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours.

Student completed at least 12 credit hours at MCC.

Student has a minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA for classes taken at MCC.

Student has completed or be in the process of completing at least one Economics, History, or Political Science course at MCC.


Deadline to Apply: Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:59 pm. 

Budgeting: Making Cents of it All

College Cash Corner Podcast

In this episode learn about the pros and cons of budgeting and the different methods of budgeting. 

You can catch all episodes of the College Cash Corner Podcast on YouTube.

Defeating Deception: Safeguarding Your Finances & Identity

Tuesday | November 7, 1pm-2pm | Southern and Dobson LB 300

Learn steps you can take to protect your personal information and finances.

Empty Bowls  
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.

Lunch with the Phoenix Symphony

November 9 | 12:00-12:30 pm | M200

The MCC Honors Program is excited to bring back "Lunch with the Phoenix Symphony".  All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to attend. The string quartet, set to visit our campus, is led by Dumitru Lazarescu, who plays second violin.  Dumitru joined The Phoenix Symphony in the fall of 1982, after his defection in 1980 from Romania, his native country. Please encourage students to stop by for free pizza and live music. 

*This is an approved Honors Co-curricular activity

Blood Drive at Red Mountain

November 13 | 10:00 am-2:00 pm | Bloodmobile

There is a critical need for blood in our community. Please schedule your appointment to donate at www.bloodhero.com, using sponsor code MCC. Walk-in appointments may also be available. 


Thunderbird Wellness Week

Let's get healthy, MCC! The annual Thunderbird Wellness Week is around here! Students and employees are invited to attend activities at both campuses! 

November 8

Wellness Fair on the Clocktower Lawn | 9:00 am-12:00 pm

November 9

Veterans Day Speakers & Trail Run/Walk

Thorsday, Nov 9 | 12:30 pm-2:00 pm | Saguaro Mall 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 the Saguaro Mall at 12:30 pm, and the run/walk will begin at 1:00 pm.

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.

International Education Week

Join us for International Education Week - November 13-17, 2023

Mark your calendars for a week of globally engaging virtual events hosted by MCC and our sister MCCCD colleges!

International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn, and exchange experiences.

Events hosted by MCC will include:

All Week

--Visit the Library Display - MesaCC is Your World!

--Come to the IE Office in 36N to stamp your snack passport from the day's highlighted country. Enter into a drawing on Friday after you have 5 stamps (one each day)!

Monday, November 13

12-1:30 pm | International Education Open House
Join us for refreshments!

8 am - 5 pm | Snacks from Around the World: Mexico

Tuesday, November 14

8 am - 5 pm | Snacks from Around the World: China

Wednesday, November 15

10 am - 2 pm | International Cultural/Resource Festival and Study Abroad Fair by the Clock Tower

8 am - 5 pm | Snacks from Around the World: France

Thursday, November 16

8 am - 5 pm | Snacks from Around the World: Saudi Arabia

Friday, November 17

8 am - 5 pm | Snacks from Around the World: India

To learn about International Education Week events happening all around the Maricopa County Community College District, visit this link. 

Male Empowerment Meet and Greet

Nov 13 | 3:30-5:30 pm | LB-300 (SoDo)

The Male Empowerment Network (MEN) is an active support network which advocates for MCC's Men of Color. This is open to any early college or current MCC student. Please join us for an opportunity to learn about the group and meet fellow students. Food and refreshments provided. Sign up here. 

Grandma's House Party at Red Mountain

Nov 14 | 11:00 am-1:00 pm | Saguaro Mall at Red Mountain

Join us at Red Mountain for our first Native American Heritage Month event! Listen to some Native jams, shop Indigenous owned businesses and get some free frybread! 

Creating Credit Confidence

Nov 14 | 1-2 pm in LB 145

Nov 15 | 4-5 pm, live online at this link

Join us for this workshop helping you to create credit confidence, hosted by MCC's Financial Literacy department.

Women Rising Meet and Greet

Nov 15 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Student Lounge (SoDo)

Women Rising is designed to improve the retention and degree completion rates of minority female students. Empowerment | Leadership | Sisterhood

Join us to network with fellow students and learn more about the program. Sign up here.

Psi Beta Evening Lecture Series

Beyond the Pill: a unique approach to comprehensive and collaborative mental health care

Wednesday | November 15, 7pm-8:30pm | Southern and Dobson SC-11E

We will have two Psychiatrists address us about Psychiatry and mental health care. Presented by Dr. Joshua Nead, DO and Dr. Brigham Nicoll, MD, child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist.

MCC Student Support Foundation Fundraiser

Wednesday, Nov 15 | MCC Theo Heap Gym

The MCC Student Support Foundation is hosting a concession stand at the women's and men's basketball game on Nov. 15th at MCC. Please come and support by enjoying some tasty snacks during the game! 


See How We See Things: Workshop

Join Efrain, MCC Social Work Student, as he shares how he sees things as well as tools he uses. Come learn how he and others incorporate technology to be independent as visually impaired individuals.

Snacks provided! Approved for honors co-curricular.

Date: November 16th

Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Location: Library, LB144

Virtual URL: http://bit.ly/EfrainMCC

Upcoming Community and Civic Engagement Events

Topic: Brain Injury Alliance

Their mission is to improve the quality of life for everyone impacted by brain injury by providing advocacy, education, information, support, and resources, while promoting brain injury prevention .

Nov 8 | 12-1 pm | Online-Click here for Zoom link 

For presentation details, visit this link

Upcoming Theatre and Performing Arts Events

Best of Enemies

Nov 3 | MCC Theatre

Nov 3 at 7:00 pm

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit this link. 


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

Nov 16-17 | 7:30 pm | MCC Performing Arts Center

For more information, please visit this link. 


Jazz Fusion Concert and Food Drive

Nov 20 | Performing Arts Center

Nov 20 at 7:00 pm


Mark your calendar for our upcoming FREE Jazz concert this November 20! The MCC Fusion Jazz Band Featuring the Brecker Bros Project and the Coltrane Combo. As we close in on the Holiday season we're hosting a food drive and concert in association with the United Food Bank before the Thanksgiving Holiday.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit this link. 


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

Topic: Test Taking Strategies


11/29/23 | 12:00 pm | Thunderbird Think Tank 

12/01/23| 11:00 am | Online: Click here

We Care Wednesday

Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Red Mountain Campus

The next We Care Wednesday fresh food distribution is taking place at the RED MOUNTAIN campus on Wednesday, Nov 15. It will take place from 10 am-12 pm in the Red Mountain Way Circle, outside of Desert Willow. 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 Southern and Dobson will be on Dec 6 in the Navajo Room.

Thunderbird Athletics

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

A Halloween Thank You!  

🎃👻 A Spook-tacular Thank You for our Halloween Extravaganza! 

What a hauntingly good time we had at our annual Halloween Extravaganza Trick or Treat event at MCC Red Mountain! With a whopping 1500+ community members in attendance, it's safe to say that this year's celebration was a monstrous success. 

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped to make it happen. A few key shout-outs are in order:

🎨 Creative Booths: The booths hosted by student groups, departments, and classes this year were off the charts! We were blown away by your creativity and imagination. You each had fun activities, creative decorations, and fun costumes. They were the best yet! We're especially excited to see all the participation from classes (special shout out to Billy Gerchick for creating "Dread Mountain Way!")

🍭 Candy donations: The candy stash was nothing short of impressive (after a slow start), and the kids' smiles were even brighter. Special thanks to the students and staff who contributed to the candy supply, making sure every child left with a bag full of sweet treats. 

💙 Our Incredible Community: Last but not least, a massive thank you to our incredible MCC community. Your enthusiasm and energy make events like these truly magical. We're grateful to have such a vibrant, supportive community that comes together to celebrate Halloween on our campus. A very special shout out to Steve Maez and the team from M/O who did the hard work setting up all the tables needed for this massive event. 

We couldn't be more thrilled with how the evening turned out, and it's all thanks to each and every one of you. Halloween is a time to bring people together, and you certainly did that. Let's keep up the tradition, to continue spreading spooky joy on our campus for years to come!

Until next year, stay eerie and keep the Halloween spirit alive! 🎃🕸️👻

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


What is 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 : 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. 

Banner image for the MCC Club Hub website

Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!

Get Involved and Get Connected!

Caring Connections Fall 2023

Week 12: Find Joy

Student Message:

While college may cause stress, it may also be a time of joy. You’re learning exciting things, taking a step forward to better your life, and connecting with other students. There are also a variety of great opportunities to get respite from the stress that can come with being a college student. Here are some things that can add joy to your college experience!

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Week 11: Celebrate Victories

Student Message:

Each day presents itself with opportunities to celebrate wins; sometimes we just have to look for them.

“A little progress each day, adds up to BIG results.” – Brigitte Linford

Did you get up today when your alarm went off instead of pressing the snooze button?

Did you submit an assignment on time, or perhaps a little early?

Did you connect with a tutor or reach out to your instructor for assistance?

Did you meet the requirements for fall graduation? If so, be sure to apply for graduation (it’s free).

If you aren’t graduating, did you register for spring?

Small steps like these put you closer to your goals and ultimately the finish line. Major accomplishments are regularly celebrated; the small ones are often dismissed. Reward yourself when you accomplish tasks of all sizes – these little victories can have a big impact on your progress toward meeting your goals.

The next Student Success Workshop, Managing Stress and Anxiety, is offered online on Friday, Nov. 3 and in person Monday, Nov. 6.

Keep yourself informed about everything that’s happening on campus with the T-Bird Times digital newsletter.

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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.

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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

Tuesdays during the Fall Semester-VIRTUAL at this link

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!

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. 

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.

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.