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Fuel for Finals at Red Mountain
December 5-8 | 10 am-12 pm
Events take place in/outside of the Saguaro Building all week. Grab your free Mindfulness Kit from ASMCC Student Government.
Monday: Waffles & Hot Cocoa
Tuesday: Doughnuts & Coffee
Wednesday: Breakfast with College Leadership
Thursday: Thorsday Prizes & Snacks
Fuel for Finals at Southern & Dobson
December 12-15 | 10 am-12 pm
Events take place on the Student Life Patio all week.
Monday: Breakfast with College Leadership
Tuesday: Doughnuts
Wednesday: Bagels & Cream Cheese
Thursday: Thorsday Prizes & Snacks
Animal Therapy at S & D
December 12-13 | Clocktower Lawn
Destress with ASMCC Student Government and PUPPIES in the Clocktower Lawn.
Monday 12/12 from 9 am-2 pm
Tuesday 12/13 from 9 am-5 pm
Donation Drive taking place for Mesa Public Schools Paws & Peers Program. Drop off in Student Life or use this Wish List to order.
Mindfulness with ASMCC RM
Stressed out about your upcoming finals? Take a few minutes for some mindful breathing with these helpful techniques. Thanks to Daniel from the Red Mountain Fitness Center (and Thor) for helping ASMCC Red Mountain offer these valuable breathing exercises for you as you prepare to be successful during finals week.
Be sure to stop by the RM Fuel for Finals events to get your "Mindfulness Kits" from ASMCC Student Government. We also invite you to join us for a free Yoga class on Wednesday, December 7 from 1:30-2:00 in the RM Fitness Center. No membership needed--open to all!
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: 12:30-2:00 pm
Where: Southern & Dobson Library Dome
Who: Everyone!
Contact Marjorie Leta in the Library for more information.
Plastic Grocery Bag Drive
Donate your extra grocery bags to be made into reusable beds for the unhoused community. Find our collection box in the lower level of the Clock Tower (KSC 35N).
Donations can also be dropped off at the Red Mountain campus in the lower level of Desert Willow (Academic Engagement Center).
Caring Covers Blanket Drive
December 1-16 | Drop off new or gently used blankets to be donated to Paz De Cristo for members of our community who are experiencing homelessness. Drop off donations to the Center for Community and Civic Engagement at either campus.
EMS Open House
Monday, December 12 | 11 am-2 pm | MCC Downtown Center
Explore a future career in Emergency Medical Services by visiting the MCC Downtown Center for an Open House event. This is an opportunity to meet instructors, get program information, and assistance registering for classes. Programs include EMT, Paramedica, and Pre-Paramedic.
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
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
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.
Upcoming Theater, Music, and Art Productions
FINALS TUTORING SCHEDULE
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)!
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
Student Life at RM is hiring!
Are you a student at the Red Mountain campus, and looking for a fun job on campus for the spring semester? If so, we invite you to apply to be a Student Ambassador in Student Life & Leadership at Red Mountain.
We are looking for friendly, outgoing, service oriented students to assist with campus events, give tours, oversee the Student Lounge, work in the Mesa Market, and serve as a friendly, helpful ambassador for MCC at Red Mountain.
If this seems like a job for you, please complete the application using this link. Please contact Erica Horihan for more information.
LDSSA Winter Wonderland Dance
Friday, December 16 | 8:00-11:00 pm | Navajo Room (SD campus)
The Latter-day Saints Student Association invites you to join them to celebrate the end of the semester at the Winter Wonderland Dance fundraiser.
There will be at DJ, dancing, games and food. Dress casual. $5 admission at the door.
If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Dec 21 | 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, December 21. 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.
The next We Care Wednesday at the Southern & Dobson campus is happening on January 4.
Study Abroad with MCC!
Experience the world. Study abroad! Earn up to six credits while exploring the language and culture of countries such as Japan, Mexico and Italy. Study abroad programs are available to students, employees and community members. Find out about programs, scholarships, and financial aid. Dream Big. Set Goals. Take Action!
Start planning now for 2023 and beyond!
Application Deadlines:
Italy & Japan: February 3, 2023
England/Scotland, Ireland, & Puerto Peñasco, Mexico: March 3, 2023
For information: www.mesacc.edu/study-abroad
Email: studyabroad@mesacc.edu
ONGOING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND EVENTS
ASMCC Red Mountain Suggestion Box
ASMCC Student Government at Red Mountain wants to hear from you! Do you have questions or concerns? Is there anything you'd like to see change on campus? ASMCC is here to help. Use this link to submit your suggestions.
Shuttle Transportation Survey
ASMCC at Red Mountain is investigating the need for shuttle transportation between campuses. Would this service be helpful to you? Take our survey and help us determine the need for shuttle transportation.
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 : 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.
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.
Click here to visit the MCC Club Hub!
Get Involved and Get Connected!
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: 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.