ASU to launch new urban agriculture project with help of a USDA grant
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2019The State Press reports that Arizona State University and Mesa Community College have been rewarded $682,313 to help launch new agricultural courses to be available in the spring of 2020. Peter Conden of MCC's Sustainable Agriculture program is quoted with regards to a new greenhouse being built on campus. ASU to launch new urban agriculture project with help of a USDA grant - The State Press.pdf
MCC Hall of Fame to induct 11 area leaders
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2019The East Valley Tribune reports that MCC is inducting 11 alumni and community members into the school's hall of fame for various work benefitting the community. MCC Hall of Fame to induct 11 area leaders _ Our Community _ eastvalleytribune.com_.pdf
'Hidden in the Hills' features local artists
Published Wednesday, October 23, 2019The Fountain Hills Times reports that Justine Mantor-Waldie, former professor of color and design at MCC, will be featured in the upcoming Hidden in the Hills artist tour. 'Hidden in the Hills' features local artists _ Arts & Entertainment _ fhtimes.com_.pdf
With Gratitude, Elizabeth Ursic To Perform At St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Published Saturday, October 19, 2019Verdenews.com reports that MCC professor and composer Elizabeth Ursic is returning to Sedona to debut a new CD, Gratitude, at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church on Friday, Oct. 25th. With Gratitude, Elizabeth Ursic to perform at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church _ Kudos AZ.pdf
CRIT’s Mitchell named Miss Indian Arizona for 2019-20
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2019ParkerPioneer.net reports the Colorado River Indian Tribe's Audriana Mitchell was named "Miss Indian Arizona 2019-20" on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Chandler Center for the Performing Arts. Mitchell is currently enrolled at MCC and serves as a the school's Intertribal Student Organization president. CRIT’s Mitchell named Miss Indian Arizona for 2019-20 _ News _ parkerpioneer.net_.pdf
Pastel Society honors Mesa artist’s painting
Published Sunday, October 13, 2019The East Valley Tribune reports Allen Garns, art instructor at MCC, has just been honored by the Pastel Society. “This was a small and rather quiet piece. Each year, many of the paintings in this show are often large and much more intense color – a common quality in pastel painting. So, I was especially surprised and honored to be chosen for this award,” Garns said. Also quoted in the article is Gingher Leyendecker, who is a chair of the MCC Art Department. “We are proud that he has been...
Cost of college went down for all students at Mesa Community College
Published Thursday, October 10, 2019AZ Business Daily reports on the lowering of in state tuition for MCC during the 2018-2019 semesters. Cost of college went down for all students at Mesa Community College _ Arizona Business Daily.pdf
Preparing students for college, career
Published Monday, October 7, 2019NearbyNews highlights an MCC collaboration with Mesa Public Schools piloting iOS development curriculum at Mesa, Skyline, Superstition and Westwood high schools and the East Valley Academy. Preparing students for college, career _ NearbyNewsNearbyNews.pdf
DJ Class on 3TV & CBS 5—Arizona’s Family
Published Wednesday, October 2, 2019MCC's DJ Class appeared on 3TV & CBS 5—Arizona’s Family, with reporter Javier Soto and Ian Schwartz. Video: facebook.com/mesacc/videos/1354896494692252/ Photo: instagram.com/p/B24o2wngGBx/
Chandler designer ready for Phoenix Fashion Week
Published Friday, September 20, 2019SanTan Sun News featured an article in which award-winning designer Nicole WIllis mentioned MCC professor Lori Laing. http://santansun.com/2019/09/23/chandler-designer-ready-for-phoenix-fashion-week/