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Fall Bash at Red Mountain
Wednesday, October 26 | 10 am-1 pm | Saguaro Mall
Students are invited to join us at Red Mountain for our Fall Bash! This event will be filled with Halloween themed activities, games, and fun. We'll have free food, treats, and music. Join us for some fun!
Interested in volunteering to help at the event? Please email Erica Horihan or visit Student Life at Red Mountain (Mesquite 210)
University Transfer Fair
Thorsday, October 27 | 10 am-2 pm
Clocktower Lawn at Southern/Dobson | Saguaro Mall at Red Mountain
You're invited to join us for a University Transfer Fair happening at both campuses of MCC on Thorsday, October 27 from 10 am-2 pm.
Stay tuned for a full list of the colleges that are attending.
Sociology Student Dialogues: A Listening Session With and For Students
Students in Rod Golden and Paul Harasha's Sociology classes will be leading a discussion for students, by students regarding the topic of Roe vs. Wade (the Dobbs Decision) and Voting Rights. Anyone interested in this discussion is welcome to attend.
The Effects and Implications of Debt on Mental Health
Presented by MCC's Counseling, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and Social Science Faculty. Learn how to manage debt and combat debs stress with helpful hints and strategies to manage your thinking, emotions, and behaviors when it comes to finances. This is an approved Honors Co-Curricular event, and pizza will be served to those in attendance. Click here for event flyer.
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: Remembering What You Read
Ever read for an hour but forgotten all of it within minutes? This workshop offers tips and tricks for actually retaining the information you read.
10/26/22 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Red Mtn: DW 226
Topic: Citing Textual Evidence in Written or Verbal Responses
Textual evidence is required in almost all academic writing. Come learn how to craft better written or verbal responses in ALL subject areas.
10/27/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | S/D: Bldg 38-Room 608
Topic: Paying for College
This workshop will teach you about the many ways to fund your education
11/2/22 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Red Mtn: DW 226
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
Frankenstein-NT Live Screening
Friday, October 28 | 7:00-10:00 pm
Click here for more information or to buy tickets.
The Addams Family
Nov 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12 at 7:30 | Nov 5 , 12 at 2 pm
Click here for more information or to buy tickets.
Jack Absolute Flies Again-NT Live
Nov 4 |7:00-9:30 pm
Click here for more information or to buy tickets.
For more information, contact the MCC American Indian Institute
Indigenous Nations Month
Indigenous Nations Month Kick-Off: Nov. 1; 9am-11am; Patio West of the MU Building Southern/Dobson Campus
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
Clothing Swap
November 1-4 | 8 am-5 pm | Kirk Center (outside of Student Life)
Free clothing available and up for grabs! Bring your shopping bag and take what as much as you need.
Thunderbird Reads Book Club
11/2 | 11 am | Clocktower at S/D
11/3 | 11 am | Library at RM
You are invited to join us for the Thunderbird Reads Book Club. They will be reading Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Pick up your own copy of this graphic novel for free at the MCC Library (at either campus).
For more information on getting involved with ASMCC Red Mountain, email Micayla Berglund or visit Mesquite 210.
Stop by and get a FREE ASMCC Sticker!
ASMCC Red Mountain Upcoming Events
ASMCC Student Government at Red Mountain invites students to join them for the following upcoming events:
October 31: Cotton Candy in the Saguaro Mall, 10:00 am-1:00 pm
November 1: Rise and Shine with ASMCC--Free breakfast in the Student Lounge 8:30 am-11:30 am.
November 3: Happy Nacho-vember, free Nachos in the Student Lounge from 9 am-2 pm
Empty Bowls at RM
Help us to make a difference on World Hunger Day at this Annual MCC Tradition!
When: Wednesday, November 2, from 10:30 - 3pm.
Where: Saguaro Lobby at Red Mountain
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 2 | 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, November 2. 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 November 16.
Civic Action Hour: Servant Leadership
Speakers: Shannon Poppell (22-23 Newman Civic Fellow and Student Leader) and Kelley Stewart (Community Engagement Specialist).
Do you want to learn more about how serving others can develop you as a more effective leader? Join us for a Leadership Development workshop on becoming a Servant-Leader. We want YOU to find a passion for service and create a leadership endeavor to make a difference in the world.
Philosophy Club Meeting
November 3 | 1:30-2:30 pm | BP3N at SD campus
Topic: Do we have free will, or are we determined? Can we praise or blame anyone?
Students are welcome to join the MCC Philosophy Club for this discussion. All are welcome!
World Film Premiere
"Thorsday: A Day in the Life of Thor the Thunderbird"
Will Thor's Friends Remember What Day It Is?
Thorsday, November 3 | 2:30-3:30 pm | Navajo Room and Saguaro Lobby/S140 (RM)
MCC students, faculty and staff are all invited to the world premiere of the new film celebrating THORSDAY, and our the kick-off to the Thorsday Spirit Campaign.
2:30 pm: Walk the red carpet in your favorite MCC Thunderbird apparal, and have your photo taken with Thor. Grab some popcorn and candy, and show your VIP ticket for your chance to spin the prize wheel for Thorsday swag. Pick up your VIP ticket in Student Life at either campus (KSC 35S at S/D or Mesquite 210 at RM).
3:00 pm: Debut of the film, "Thorsday: A Day in the Life of Thor the Thunderbird." Learn all about Thorsday and find out how you can be part of the new Thorsday movement.
Pride of Maricopa Conference
Friday, November 4 | 9:30 am-4:00 pm | MCC Southern & Dobson
Pride of Maricopa is open to all Maricopa staff and students as we highlight our LGBTQIA+ community while creating a safe and inclusive environment.
This year's them is "Rebuilding Community." Join us as we educate, celebrate and explore the ways the LGBTQIA+ community can become stronger-Together.
Keynote Speaker: Lorena Austin, MCC Graduate and Student Government Advisor
Conference Activities include: Social Connections, Breakout Sessions, Interactive Activities, Exhibitors, Lunch, Trivia, Student Forums and Giveaways. Register for more information.
Visit this link to register.
Dental Hygiene Yard Sale
Saturday, Nov. 5 | 7 am-12 pm | Acacia Village Parking Lot (RM)
MCC Dental Hygiene students are holding a Yard Sale at the Red Mountain campus to raise funds to assist individuals in need with the the cost of their dental hygiene services.
In addition to selling clothing and household items, they will also have discounted dental products available for sale. *Cash and Venmo accepted.
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
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.
Meet in the Saguaro Mall, and wear your red, white & blue (or your Thunderbird gear). Register here to be included!
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS
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 : Nov 2, 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: October 26th, November 2nd, 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.