Fall 2016
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Transforming a Light Station Into an "On Ocean" Tech Center
Thirteen miles from shore and 120 feet above the water, Diamond Shoals Light Station (DSLS) soars above the Atlantic. The sound of wind and picturesque views envelop visitors. It was not the serenity, however, that attracted MCC Alumnus and Zap Water Technology, Inc. President Dave Schneider to the decommissioned Coast Guard Light Station – it...
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MCC Hall of Fame
Join us at MCC's second annual Hall of Fame event. The MCC Hall of Fame honors alumni, community members, and MCC employees whose personal and professional accomplishments and positive contributions to the college and community set them apart. Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:00 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres Reception 7:00 p.m. - Program Mesa Community...
Endangered Species Find Refuge at MCC
MCC's cienega became home to 285 endangered Gila Topminnow in the summer of 2016 through a collaboration with the Phoenix Zoo and Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD). They joined the protected Lowland Leopard frogs, which have bred successfully after being added to the cienega last year. This isn't the first time endangered species have been...
Immerse Yourself in the Arts at MCC
Music Interested in Events, News, and Attractions at MCC? Visit us at www.mesacc.edu/events or follow us on social media Specialty websites and calendars www.mesacc.edu/arts and www.mesacc.edu/athletics Mesa Performing Jazz Ensemble (MPJE) Jazz Big Band December 13, 2016; March 7, 2017 Desert Echoes Flute Project December 7, 2016; March 3...
Alumni in the News
At MCC, we never tire of hearing about the pursuits and successes of our alumni. Below is a compilation of alumni who have been in the news this school year. If you or a fellow alum is featured in the news, we’d like to know. Send the information to marcy.snitzer@mesacc.edu. MCC Athletes Recruited Thursday, June 16, 2016 Recruiting news on...
President's Message
Dear Friends of MCC, As you may know, I was selected as the Interim President of MCC effective August 2, 2016, by the Chancellor of the Maricopa Community Colleges, Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick. I am honored to lead this great institution. During my interim role, MCC will continue to move forward with several key strategic priorities. I’m confident...