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Thorsday: A Day in the Life of Thor the Thunderbird
Will Thor's Friends Remember What Day It Is?
Join the #THORSDAY Movement!
Thorsday happens every Thursday at MCC, and it's the day we all show our Thunderbird Pride.
If you missed the World Premiere, no worries! The video is now live on the MCC You Tube channel. First, watch Dr. Robinson introduce the concept of Thorsday, and then take a look at the NEW Thorsday film.
Please watch and share it far and wide to help us promote the Thorsday Movement! Thanks to all who were involved with the creation of the film, and to those who joined us for our Red Carpet Premieres at both campuses. Stay tuned for more opportunities to win cool Thorsday merch!
Thunderbird Wellness Week
Nov 8 (S/D) and Nov 9 (RM) from 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Free STI Testing, Oral Cancer and Blood Glucose Screenings, Fitness Challenges and Assessments, Workshops, CPR Demo, Blood Drive info, Trivia Contests and MORE! Fill out your Wellness Passport throughout the day to earn prizes. The more you do the better chance you have to win a free bike! Healthy snacks available.
Southern/Dobson Campus: Clocktower Lawn
Red Mountain Campus: Saguaro Mall
Work out with MCC Exercise Science Students during Wellness Day!
Stop by the clock tower lawn and complete some fitness activities with MCC Exercise Science students during the MCC Wellness Day on Tuesday November 8th. Attendees who complete a fitness assessment and/or workout will be entered to win a prize bag (including a bluetooth speaker, 2 Harkins movie passes, a free Fitness Center membership, t-shirt and more)! Fitness assessments and games will be available for the entire event (9am-2pm) and the following scheduled workouts are open to anyone:
9, 9:15, 9:30 and 9:45am: 10-minute cardio relay
10:30-11:45am: 15-exercise strength circuit, designed to target every major muscle group in your body. Participants can register for a spot in advance here, or drop-in and get assigned a trainer
12-12:20: Yoga
Modifications are provided for all fitness levels and any restrictions due to injury. Anyone completing one of the scheduled workouts will receive a swag bag in addition to being entered into the drawing for the EXS prize bag.
Veterans Day Trail Run/Walk (RM)
November 10 | 12:30 pm | Red Mountain Fitness Trail
Celebrate and honor Veterans Day with a 1 or 2 mile walk/run on the beautiful Red Mountain desert fitness trail.
Free snacks and refreshments for all participants after they finish. All MCC students who participate will be entered in to win Thunderbird Wellness Week prizes. Students receive 5 tickets towards the bike by participating in the Trail Run/Walk.
Meet in the Saguaro Mall, and wear your red, white & blue (or your Thunderbird gear). Register here to be included!
Saluting our MCC Veterans
Veterans Day is a great time to recognize all those who have so graciously served in the military. Mesa Community College knows how valuable our veterans are to making our campus diverse. As you begin your educational journey on campus, please know that you are amongst your peers across campus. The team in the Veteran Services office are always here to assist you. Here are just a few of your fellow veterans who would love to assist you in making you successful in your future endeavors.
First Generation College Week
November 7-10
Join Mesa Community College as we celebrate and highlight the accomplishments of first-generation students, employees, and alumni of MCC during the National First-Generation Celebration! There will be a variety of events and activities happening November 7-10. Everyone is welcome to attend! Sponsored by TRIO, the SENDAS Grant, and the HSI STEM Grant.
For a full schedule of events for the week, visit this site.
First Generation College Celebration
Title V SENDAS Grant Presents:
November 7 | 11 am-12 pm | LB 145
Recharge & Meditate , and enjoy a free lunch and giveaways! Learn about meditation techniques, overcome imposter syndrome, and create strength keychains.
November 7 | 3:00-5:30 pm | Navajo Room
Watch Party : In the Heights
Reflect on oportunity, examine resilience, celebrate community, and understand gentrification. Free popcorn, snacks, and giveaways.
Use THIS LINK to register for each event.
Military Caregiver Journey
Wednesday, Nov 9 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Event Link
Speaker: Sharon Tope Grassi, Arizona Dole Caregiver Fellow/Alumni
How a family transitions when a service member is injured. Why is it different from caregiving in the civilian world?
The military-caregiver journey, caregivers’ inclusivity on the medical-care team, and why it's important.
Community Actions - such as, hiring a caregiver, identifying and supporting caregivers in your community, or supporting caregiver initiatives.
Co-curricular type: Academic Involvement
Drag Queen Story Hour
By Michelle Miranda-Thorsdad
Thorsday, November 10 | 10:30 am-12:00 pm | SC-24 or virtual
(From the Drag Story Hour Arizona home page) https://www.dragstoryhouraz.org
"Drag Story Hour - Arizona's" mission is to bring inclusive story times to the children of Arizona and their grown-ups. Drag Queens and Kings inspire children to be themselves through books, songs, and artistic expression.
Guests will also experience the diverse world of children's literature and leave the story time equipped with literacy skills.
November 8 is Election Day
As Americans, casting a ballot is a fundamental part of our nation’s democratic process. This Tuesday, November 8, is Election Day, and Arizona polls are open from 6am to 7p.m. We encourage registered voters to fulfill their civic responsibilities by casting ballots on a range of issues and candidates seeking public office at the local, state, and federal levels.
For additional information on the upcoming elections, including voter registration and polling locations, visit https://www.arizona.vote or https://elections.maricopa.gov.
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: Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is real! This workshop covers what imposter syndrome is, how it impacts our daily lives, and how we can combat imposter syndrome
11/8/22 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Red Mtn: S 281
11/9/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | S/D: Bldg AS -Rm 191
Topic: Managing Stress and Anxiety
College is intense. This workshop will give you resources to help you manage the stresses and anieties that you may be experiencing or will experience.
11/15/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | S/D: Bldg AS-191, or online via WebEx
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
For more information, contact the MCC American Indian Institute
Indigenous Nations Month
Indigenous Beading Workshop Hosted by Inter-Tribal Student Organization & Grand Canyon University Nov. 8 from 6pm-8pm. Location TBD
Native Heritage Month Spirit Week Nov. 7-11
Rock Your Moccs Monday
Turquoise or Native Jewelry Tuesday
Wear Your Red Wednesday (MMIWP Awareness)
Traditional Dress Thursday
Frybread Contest Friday (American Indian Institute; everyone welcome)
Elders Luncheon hosted by Inter-Tribal Student Organization Nov. 10; 12-2pm Location LB-145
Ribbon Skirt Making Workshop Nov. 15; 6-8pm Location: TBD
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 Roo
The Addams Family
Nov 5, 9, 10, 12 at 7:30 pm, Nov 5, 12 at 2 pm
MCC Performing Arts CenterTHE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met. And if that wasn’t upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before– keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Suggested audience age: 10 and up.
Click here for more information, or to purchase tickets.
Blood Drives
Donate blood at MCC, and make a difference in your community!
Vitalant Blood Services will be at MCC Southern and Dobson on November 10 from 10 am-2 pm, and at Red Mountain on November 14 from 10 am-2 pm.
Sign up for your appointment at www.bloodher.com, and choose MCC as your location code to select the campus that works best for you.
There's a critical shortage of blood in our community, and you can help!
Pizza With the Prez
Monday, November 14 | 11:00 am | Student Lounge (S/D campus)
MCC students are invited to join Dr. Tammy Robinson, President of MCC, for Pizza With the Prez! Dr. Robinson would like to hear from students about their experiences as a Thunderbird.
Bring your questions, and enjoy a pizza lunch with your fellow students and our amazing College President. Be ready for some great conversation, and maybe even a selfie with Dr. Robinson!
November 1-November 30
Indigenous Language Display
MCC Library hosts student-created exhibit on Indigenous Languages
Stop by the Paul A. Elsner Library (and tell your students) to explore the many reasons why Native Americans have served in the military from colonial times to the present. Created by students in collaboration with MCC's American Indian Institute, viewers are encouraged to consider how this service demonstrates language as a representation of resilience and survival -- for indigenous peoples in the face of forced removal, boarding schools, and other acts of genocide and assimilation, and for the United States that used code talkers as part of critical military strategy.
Empty Bowls
Help us to make a difference on World Hunger Day at this Annual MCC Tradition!
When: Wednesday, November 16, from 10:30 - 3pm.
Where: Navajo Room in the Kirk Student Center, Southern & Dobson campus
What: A day where you can donate $10 and take home a handcrafted bowl designed by an MCC art student or bid in the silent auction to win original ceramic pieces by some of the valley's most talented artists.
How else can you participate: Donate canned and non-perishable food items to the campus Mesa Market that will help to feed members of our community who are experiencing food insecurity.
Sponsors: Marjon Ceramics, Mesa Art Center, MCC Art Department, New Frontiers, Dobson High School, Desert Ridge High School
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Nov 16 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Red Mountain Campus
The next We Care Wednesday drive through fresh food distribution is taking place at the RED MOUNTAIN campus on Wednesday, November 16. 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 Red Mountain Way off of McKellips Road. A volunteer will place the food in your trunk/car. For more info, visit this link.
*Please note, there will be additional traffic entering campus at the McKellips entrance. Students arriving for Wednesday morning classes on 11/16 are encouraged to use the Power Road entrance.
The next We Care Wednesday at the Southern & Dobson campus is happening on December 7
Philosophy Club Meeting
Thorsday, November 17 | 1:30-2:30 pm | BP3N @ SoDo
You're invited to join the Philosophy Club for a discussion of "What is Power."
Fall Dance Concert
Thorsday, November 17-18 | 7:30-9:30 pm | MCC Performing Arts Center
Featuring the MCC Dance Company and On Tap
Produced and Directed by Jennifer Seigle
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit this link.
Study Abroad Info Sessions
Friday, November 18 | 11:00 am | Via WebEx
Interested in earning MCCCD credit while studying abroad? Find out about programs, scholarships, and financial aid. Start planning now for 2023 and beyond! Dream Big. Set Goals. Take Action!
Please join us for a study abroad information session during International Education Week featuring the 2023 MCCCD programs including the following MCC programs:
England/Scotland - Dr. Mary Aldridge
Ireland - Dr. Barry Vaughan
Italy - Lindsey Pedersen
Japan - Dr. Emi Ahn
Puerto Penasco, Mexico- Dr. Alex Cheroske
To learn more about the great study abroad programs MCCCD offers, please consider playing the following 33-second YouTube MCCCD video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2baPsVwxY7M
For more information, visit www.mesacc.edu/study-abroad
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
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 06th 2022 (Morning Session) 11:00 am -1:30pm
December 06th 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 01st 2022 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
December 08th 2022 (Afternoon Session) 2:00 am -4:30pm
December 15th 2022 (Morning Session) 10:00 am -12:30pm
January 05th 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.
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
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.
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 Dates : Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Apr 5, May 3
Red Mountain Dates : Nov 16, 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.
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 9th, November 16th, 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 $30 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, & free 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.
