Spring 2018
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Model UN Alumnus Working Dream Job at United Nations
Aaron Holtz’s passion for international relations began on Sept. 11, 2001, as he watched planes crash into the World Trade Center in New York City on a television at Mesa Community College. After watching the chaos on the screen, he walked to his next class taught by Brian Dille, Ph.D., professor of political science. “No one knew what was going...
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A Sustainable Education
When sustainability was just emerging as a buzz word, Mesa Community College honor student, Phi Theta Kappa member and Graduation Class Honors Speaker Kevin Keleher knew he wanted to change the way businesses operated. He felt they should not be so focused on profit, but more on sustainability (although he didn’t even know the term at the time)....
Acclaimed Research, Expanded Programs and Innovative Partnerships Enhance Opportunities for Students and Community
Research by esteemed faculty continues to bring international acclaim to the college as well as opportunities for students to understand the dynamics of and participate in meaningful scientific projects. Academic departments are creating 21st century learning centers, expanding teaching facilities and partnering with industry to provide students...
New Carillon Music for MCC Clock Tower Created Through Partnership with ASU
New carillon music will soon ring from MCC’s iconic clock tower as the result of a collaborative effort by MCC and Arizona State University. The 60-foot-high MCC Alumni Clock Tower was installed in 1990 and employed music developed using sophisticated digital recording technology of the era to simulate the warm authentic tones of real carillon...
PerkSpot offers exclusive online discounts - New benefit for MCC alumni
Introducing PerkSpot, an exciting new benefit for alumni of MCC and the Maricopa Community Colleges. PerkSpot is a one-stop shop for exclusive online discounts at many of your favorite merchants. Enjoy thousands of discounts in dozens of product and service categories. PerkSpot is free and can be accessed from any digital device. Create an...
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's athletes now supported by OSPI Published Wednesday, December...