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Welcome Thunderbirds!
Stop by the Welcome/Information tables on campus when you arrive for free snacks, MCC merch, a campus map and information. We're here to help!
You'll find tables at the Southern & Dobson campus from 7 am-1 pm Monday-Wednesday near the Clock Tower, Library, Child Care Center, and outside of the Enrollment Center.
Red Mountain will have a Welcome Table outside of the Mesquite building from 8 am-1 pm on Monday and Tuesday.
Please stop by and grab a snack and let us help you find your way! Welcome to MCC, Thunderbirds! Have a fantastic semester.
New & Improved Mesa Market at Red Mountain
The Mesa Market at Red Mountain has gotten an upgrade! The new and improved space is located in Palo Verde 111, and will be open to students starting August 22.
The Mesa Market is available for students needing assistance with food and hygiene/household items. Any MCC student get get up to 10 free food items and 5 free hygiene/household items per week at either campus.
To use the new RM Mesa Market, you can visit or call Student Life (480-654-7759) and a staff member will meet you at the new space in PV 111. It will have set hours that it is staffed by a Student Ambassadors, and those times will be determined soon.
Thanks to all who continue to support the MCC Mesa Market.
There will be a GRAND OPENING of the new Red Mountain Mesa Market on Wednesday, August 24 from 12-2 pm, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon. Please join us--all who donate 5 or more items will receive a free reusable grocery bag.
For more information on these positions, or to apply, students are encouraged to use this link. Students can also visit Student Life and Leadership in KSC 35S or email ASMCC President of Southern and Dobson, Allen Priyanshu.
ASMCC Positions Available!
The Associated Students of MCC at Southern & Dobson has leadership positions available for the 2022-23 academic year. Become a student leader at MCC and be a voice for your fellow students.
ASMCC is a student governed organization that works to advance the needs and interests of Mesa Community College students by promoting and maintaining a democratic form of student government. We develop, implement, and regulate programs that will further the intellectual, social, physical, person, and leadership development of MCC students. There are branches of ASMCC at both the Southern & Dobson and Red Mountain campuses.
We are currently seeking applications for the following positions (SoDo campus):
Executive Vice President
Vice President of Communication
Vice President of Operations
Secretary of Multicultural Student Affairs
Civic Engagement Kickoff
August 31 | 12:00-1:00 pm | Virtual: Link to join
Civic Engagement Kick Off Orientation & Information Session
Civic Engagement 101! Come and learn about Net Impact, MCC Service Scholarships and opportunities to become an engaged leader on campus and how to earn the Civic Scholar badges. We will introduce the Civic Engagement Scorecard, MCC Engagement teams and all of our future projects and how you can get involved!
For a full list of Civic Action Hour events, please visit this page.
Click here to view the flyer for this event
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER, or contact Student Life for information
Student Leadership Retreat
September 16-18 | Camp Pine Summit: Prescott, AZ
For the first time since 2019, Student Life departments from around the Maricopa Community College District will be holding the Fall 3-Day Leadership Retreat IN PERSON!
There will be keynote speakers, workshops, outdoor activities and much more! This retreat is a great opportunity for students who are interested in getting involved and getting connected at MCC. Make friends and have fun, all while learning valuable leadership skills. This retreat is FREE, and transportation, meals and lodging are all included.
Sign up TODAY by visiting this link. Stop by Student Life if you have questions, or email Erick at erick.tanchez.jr@mesacc.edu.
Deadline to apply is September 2.
THORSDAY
Sign up to help with our THORSDAY video!
Did you know that the word "Thursday" is named after Thor, the hammer-wielding Norse god of thunder? Did you know that our MCC Thunderbird mascot's name is THOR?
Help us put the THOR back in Thursday!
Student Life and Leadership is bringing back THORSDAY at MCC! From here forward, Thursdays shall be known as Thorsday. We hope you'll join us!
We are creating an updated "Day in the Life of Thor" video to kick off our Thorsday campaign, but we NEED STUDENTS who would be interested in acting and serving as extras in our video. The video will be shot during the week of September 6. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up using THIS LINK. Please contact Erica in Student Life and Leadership with questions.
Stay tuned for more information about special events and promotions associated with Thorsday. We are looking forward to promoting Thunderbird Pride at MCC in 2022!
Happy Thorsday, MCC!
Faculty and Staff should upload their submissions through the MCC submittable portal HERE.
Faculty & Staff Art Show
Exhibition runs: August 15 - September 23 at the MCC Art Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 25, 6-8pm.
Please join us for the opening reception of Mesa Community College's Biennial Faculty and Staff Art Show! This is a great opportunity to see the incredible talent of our esteemed faculty in drawing, painting, ceramics, design, computer graphics, photography and more! The MCC Biennial Faculty and Staff Art Show is a great way to see the work of our residential professors, adjunct instructors and incredible staff, which is always inspired, engaging, and committed to the highest degree of concept and craft. Whether you are already enrolled in the program or thinking of taking your first art class, the Bi-Annual Faculty and Staff Art Show is a great opportunity to see the work of instructors that you may want to study with now or in the future. The wide variety of talent on display in the Biennial Faculty and Staff Art Show showcases the diversity of interests, mediums and themes that make MCC a place that has something for everyone.
No Man's Land= NT Live Screening
Friday, August 26 | 7:00 pm | MCC Theater
Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts presents National Theatre Live’s broadcast of No Man’s Land.
Following their hit run on Broadway, Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s No Man's Land, broadcast live to cinemas from Wyndham’s Theatre, London.
One summer's evening, two ageing writers, Hirst and Spooner, meet in a Hampstead pub and continue their drinking into the night at Hirst's stately house nearby. As the pair become increasingly inebriated, and their stories increasingly unbelievable, the lively conversation soon turns into a revealing power game, further complicated by the return home of two sinister younger men.
Click here for tickets or for more information.
Also starring Owen Teale and Damien Molony, don’t miss this glorious revival of Pinter’s comic classic. The broadcast will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with the cast and director Sean Mathias.
We Care Wednesday
Wednesday, Sept 7 | 10:00 am-12:00 pm | Southern & Dobson Campus
The next We Care Wednesday drive through produce distribution is taking place at the SOUTHERN & DOBSON campus on Wednesday, September 7. 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. Please wear a mask for the safety of our volunteers. For more info, visit this link.
The next We Care Wednesday at the Red Mountain campus is happening on September 21 at 10 am.
Blood Drives at MCC
September 7 | 10 am-2 pm | SoDo Campus & Red Mtn Campus
Did you know that there is a CRITICAL shortage of blood in our community right now? You can make a difference by donating blood with Vitalant Blood Services when they visit both MCC campuses in September.
To sign up for your appointment, visit www.bloodhero.com and chose MCC as the Blood Drive code. Choose the campus location and the time that works for you.
Thanks for making a difference!
Student Success Workshops--FIRST of the semester!
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.
For information on Summer Boot Campus, please contact Foundations for Student Success.
Topic: The Professional Student
Become a successful college student. This workshop focuses on the behaviors and mindset of a successful student, effective time management, and how to write professionally.
9/7/22 | 1:30-2:30 pm | WebEx
9/27/22 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Red Mountain: DW 226
Back to School Bash
With M.E.N. and Women Rising
September 7 | 6-8 pm | Student Lounge at SoDo Campus
Stop by the Student Lounge on Wednesday, September 7 to learn about the Male Empowerment Network (M.E.N.) and the Women Rising program.
We'll have free food, games, and dodgeball. Come and hang out with us and kick off your Fall 2022 semester at MCC.
For more information, contact Erick Tanchez in Student Life.
Honors Open House
Sept 7-8 and Sept 12-13
SoDo Campus: 8:00 am-4:00 pm in KSC 35S, 175
Red Mountain: 8:00 am-2:00 pm in DW 135
LEARN & EARN! If you have a 3.25 GPA with at least 12 completed credits you may be eligible for the Honors Achievement Award up to $500.
Want to know more? Meet Honors staff and fellow students, and enjoy some free snacks at our Open House. For more information, visit www.mesacc.edu/honors
Astronomy Night
Friday, September 9 | 6:00-10:00 pm | MCC Planetarium
Join us for a screening of "Unveiling the Unseen Universe" at the MCC Planetarium, Q & A session with an astronomer, as well as telescopic observations of celestial sights (weather permitting).
There will be four shows throughout the course of the evening, starting at 6:00 pm and happening every hour with the final show at 9:00 pm. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis at the entrance to the planetarium. To guarantee seats for a particular show, tickets are available for reservation for $3 each. To purchase tickets, click here.
ASTRONOMY NIGHTS: Join us at the MCC Planetarium on the first Friday of each month for a new show! Click here to visit the website for the MCC planetarium.
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.
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.
iPad Workshops
Do you use an iPad for your school work or other class projects?
The Thunderbird Tech Studio will be working with students to learn using the iPad. They will be holding workshops at the end of each month during the fall 2022 semester. The first set of workshops will be focused on using Canvas, Gmail, and Note-Taking while using an iPad for class assignments.
For information about dates, times and services available, please visit their website.
The Follett Bookstore Scholarship is NOW AVAILABLE for the Fall 2022 semester. To apply, visit this website, and scroll to the bottom to find "Follett Bookstore Scholarship" under Quick Links.
Interested in Government and Public Policy? Would you like to understand how to engage local, state, and federal government? Check out the Student Public Policy Forum, an academic program that focuses on experiential learning and development. For information or to apply, visit THIS LINK. Deadline: 9/28/22
Save the Date!
CLUB RUSH | VOLUNTEER FEST | RESOURCE FAIR
September 13-14, 10 am-2 pm | Navajo Room (SoDo campus)
Explore the Possibilities at MCC!
Meet with MCC clubs and organizations, learn about important campus resources, and meet community partners for volunteer opportunities.
We'll have free food and giveaways for all who participate. Join us and learn how you can get engaged and get connected at MCC!
*There will also be a Club Rush at the Red Mountain campus the same date/time in the Saguaro Building lobby.
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 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.
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 : Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7
Red Mountain Dates : Sept 21, 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.
Free Bus Passes for students
The City of Phoenix is providing each of the Maricopa Community Colleges with free 31-day Valley Metro bus passes for students. There are no eligibility requirements. Visit Student Life & Leadership at either campus to request your free bus pass. *While supplies last
