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Latin American Heritage Month is September 15-October 15! Join the Maricopa Community Colleges to celebrate the rich tapestry of Hispanic culture and honor those who are beacons of courage, enlightenment, inspiration and change. In-person, virtual and live-streamed events are scheduled throughout the month. http://ow.ly/SUjA50KKz7L Stay tuned for more information on events happening at MCC.
The Long Walk of the Navajo | Lunchtime Lecture Series
Tuesday, October 11 | 12-1 pm | SC-11E and virtual at this link
Join us for a diverse historical prospective on "The Long Walk of the Navajo, in which the U.S government forced the relocation and attempted ethnic cleansings of 6,000 Navajo people in 1863 and 1864. Pizza will be served for those attending in-person. This is an approved Honors Co-Curricular event.
Maricopa Entrepreneur Days
Wednesday, October 12 | 10 am-2 pm | Southern & Dobson
Save the date for Maricopa Entrepreneur Days and the grand opening of the MCC East Valley Community Entrepreneur Center! Learn about Advancing Entrepreneurship grant opportunities, including scholarships and small business development. Event details, including location will be sent after registration. This event will be offered in-person and virtual. http://ow.ly/kUVr50KUShO.
Pizza with the Prez @ RM
Wednesday, October 12 | 12-1 pm | Red Mountain, Saguaro Mall
MCC President, Dr. Tammy Robinson invites students at MCC Red Mountain to join her for "Pizza with the Prez." This is an opportunity for students to chat about their experience as a student at MCC, learn more about plans for the future. Dr. Robinson is excited to meet you, so please join us!
Students, Click here to RSVP for the Red Mountain event so we know how many to expect. If you are an instructor interested in sending your class, please contact Erica Horihan.
"Pizza with the Prez" at the Southern & Dobson will happen on November 7 at 11:30 am in the Student Lounge.
RM Game Club: Dungeons & Dragons
October 12 & 13 | 2:00-4:00 pm | RM Student Lounge (M210)
Session Zero & Character Creation
The Red Mountain Game Club is kicking off a D&D campaign, and you're invited to join!
Explore a fantasy world with fellow adventurers, through a character crafted by you! Please come with an idea of your availability to plan future meetings.
To sign up for the RM Game Club, or for more information, please fill out this form.
Harnessing the Power of Urban Trees
Speaker: Sean Whitcomb, MCC Faculty, Life Science
Sean Whitcomb teaches Environmental Biology at Mesa Community College and is the co-director of the MCC Arboretum. He earned a Master's Degree in Plant Biology from ASU, with a focus on urban ecology. He is passionate about sustainability and believes everyone can take simple steps to help the planet.
Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement
Ballot Overview
Speaker: Brian Dille, MCC Faculty, Political Science
With just under three weeks to go before the election, it is time to fill out your ballot! Sometimes ballot propositions are written such that up means down and yes means no. Before you turn in your ballot, come listen to Dr. Brian Dille discuss the pro and con arguments for this year's propositions.
Co-Curricular Type: Academic Involvement
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Oct 19 | 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, October 19. 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.
*Note: This event causes additional traffic at the McKellips entrance to campus. Students arriving for class should consider entering campus at Power Road on the morning of 10/19.
The next We Care Wednesday at the Southern & Dobson campus is happening on November 2.
Visit the Clothesline Project display at the Red Mountain campus during the week of October 18-25. This year, new shirts will be designed by Professor Golden's SOC 101 class.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Clothesline Project brings awareness to the issue of violence against women men and children. For those who have been affected by violence, it is a means of expressing their emotions by decorating a t-shirt. After the shirts have been decorated, they are hung on a clothesline display. The intention of the display is to honor survivors and act as a memorial for victims. It is also intended to aid in the healing process for those who were directly affected and those who have lost someone special to violence. Lastly, the clothesline display is to educate society and promote awareness, as well as to document violent crimes against women.
Over the years, MCC students have participated in Clothesline Project activities, and the shirts are hung up every year in honor and memory of those who have faced domestic violence in their lives.
Christella's Story: A Survivor and Thriver
Thursday, October 20 | 11:00 am-12:30 pm | SC-19 or virtual through this link
MCC alumna Christella Rivera will discuss her personal and harrowing experience with domestic violence, rape, and suicide. Christella will discuss her personal experience with domestic violence, rape, and suicide. This is an incredible story of healing, hope, and inspiration. This event is a safe space, and Christella will share how she overcame the odds to become a survivor and thriver.
RM Beautification Project
Friday, October 21 | 9 am-11 am | Red Mountain campus
Did you know that the Red Mountain campus has a Community Garden?
Join the Center for Community & Civic Engagement, along others from the Red Mountain community for a service project to clean up our Community Garden.
Instruction and some tools will be provided, but please bring your own if you have them. Student Life will be providing refreshments for volunteers.
Meet at the stairs near the Saguaro building, and come dressed to work, and help beautify our campus!
If you have questions, please contact the Center for Community and Civic Engagement at 480-654-7821 or visit their office in the lower level of Desert Willow (DW 138) .
October 21 | 12:00-2:00 pm | Link to virtual presentation
Campus faculty, staff, students, and alumni are invited to join the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Blue Campaign for an informational session to learn how they can recognize, respond to, and raise awareness of human trafficking on college campuses and how the Blue Campaign is working to combat this crime.
Click here for event flyer
Looking for a way to gain service hours, provide support to the local unhoused community, and help save the planet all at once? Come on down to the Center for Community & Civic Engagement (KSC 35N, Lower-Level Clock Tower) and ask us about volunteering with the bags2beds program! Help us collect plastic grocery bags and turn them into reusable pillows and sleeping mats for those in need.
Drop in anytime Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm to learn more about the program and how to make the beds. Collection box at the bottom of the stairs for donations of plastic grocery bags. Click here for program 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: Keeping Motivated and Avoiding Burnout
This workshop will explore the spectrum of motivation, help you find your purpose, and enable you to create moments of reflection and develop valuable coping skills.
10/19/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | Online via WebEx
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: 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
MCC Theater & Film | 2022-23 Season
MCC's Theatre and Film Arts Department presents its 2022-2023 season. Kicking off the season is Agatha Christie’s classic mystery, “And Then There Were None” October 7-15, followed by “The Lady Demands Satisfaction” December 2-10. The final show of the season is Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” April 28-May 6. MCC’s version of this classic comedy is set in the Disco-era with the backdrop of Studio 54. Season passes are available to enjoy all three shows for the cost of two. For more info and tickets, visit: http://ow.ly/y4Rq50KRTML.
Oct 7-15: Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None
Dec 2-10: The Lady Demands Satisfaction
April 28-May 6: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Jazz Ensemble & MPJE Concert
Oct 11: Click here for info
MCC Choir & Vocal Jazz Concert
Oct 12: Click here for info
Phoenix Art Now IV
Oct 13: Click here for info
Desert Echoes Flute Concert
Oct 14: Click here for info
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.
Click here for a flyer that can be shared-thanks for donating!
Mesa Market Wish Lists
Are you interested in supporting the Mesa Market, but haven't had a chance to make it happen? We've made it easy for you to make a donation from the comfort of your home!
Introducing...Amazon Wish Lists for the Mesa Market!
Any item purchased from the list will be sent directly to the respective campus, and will go directly to the shelves of the Mesa Market, and into the hands of students!
Southern & Dobson Mesa Market: Click here for the Wish List
Red Mountain Mesa Market: Click here for the Wish List
These links will remain available and updated, so please feel free to refer back anytime you are feeling generous, and feel free to share the links with others who may be interested in donating.
On behalf of the hundreds of students who use this valuable service, we thank you for your generosity!
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.
"FIND A CLASS" NOW OPEN!
Start planning your spring schedule now! Use Find a Class to search for classes. Priority registration for currently enrolled students begins Monday, October 3. Open registration begins Monday, October 10. classes.sis.maricopa.edu
Spring 2023 Scholarship Application
Students seeking scholarship opportunities are encouraged to visit mcccdf.org/scholarship. You can submit one General Scholarship Application and be eligible for hundreds of scholarship opportunities.
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
Red Mountain Dates : Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 21
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 Student Lounge (36S): August 31st, September 7th, September 14th, September 21st, September 28th Located in the Clocktower Sidewalk: October 5th, October 12th, October 19th, 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.
