Salpointe Standout Lineman Alec Bon to Play for Mesa CC
Published Monday, January 9, 2017All Sports Tucson reports that All-Southern Arizona standout Alec Bon announced his commitment to play for Mesa Community College after his visit to the campus on Thursday.
Baltramonas Joins Minnesota Valley Funeral Home
Published Monday, January 9, 2017The Journal (New Ulm, MN) reports that Dan Baltramonas joined the staff at Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes (MVFH) as a licensed funeral director on Dec. 10, 2016. He earned a degree in Mortuary Science from MCC. Baltramonas joins Minnesota Valley Funeral Home _ News, Sports, Jobs - The Journal.pdf
PHX Stages: The Bridge Initiative Announces New Play Contest Winner
Published Wednesday, January 4, 2017PHX Stages announces that Women in Theatre has awarded Los Angeles-based Alyson Mead's The Flora and Fauna winner of their New Work Contest. New York director Stefanie Sertich, a specialist in new play development, will be in residence at Mesa Community College with Mead, February 20-25th, working on the script. PHX Stages_ The Bridge Initiative Announces New Play Contest Winner.pdf
Spark a New Hobby at Flagg Gem and Mineral Show
Published Wednesday, January 4, 2017The Arizona Republic reports that the 45th annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show, being held held at Mesa Community College from Jan. 6 to 8, offers interactive activities for families and more. MCC’s geology club, one of the show’s longtime participants, will assist with the fossil dig and share information on mineral and rock collecting with the public, says instructor Kelli Wakefield. Gem Show.pdf and Sonoran Living Live, no transcript available. and New Times
25+ Free Things to Do in the East Valley and Beyond
Published Monday, January 2, 2017Cadence at Gateway's blog found more than 25 options for free fun in Mesa, the East Valley, and throughout Phoenix—with options for every age range and interest. MCC's Rose Garden at S&D and the Cienega at RM are included in the list. 25+ Free Things to Do in the East Valley.pdf
Satisfy your Curiosity with Exciting Educational and Social Opportunities
Published Monday, January 2, 2017Sun Lakes Splash announces opportunities available in New Frontiers for Lifelong Learning at MCC. Sun Lakes.pdf
Maricopa Now January 2017 Edition: AZ High School Auto Challenge and First Responder Training
Published Sunday, January 1, 2017The January edition of Maricopa Now features the AZ High School Auto Competition at MCC. Interview with Bryce Bond. Also featured is First Responder Training, with an interview with Sean Newton, Justine Willman and Mallory Prucha. https://youtu.be/V6xuZ21kHfk?t=423
2016--EV Makes Its Mark on History
Published Sunday, January 1, 2017The East Valley Tribune reports on events in the East Valley in 2016, including MCC news that Shouan Pan, who served as Mesa Community College president since 2008, left for a job in Seattle. Sasan Poureetezadi, the school’s vice president for information technology, became interim president in August. 2016 – EV makes its mark on history - East Valley Tribune_ Az Activities.pdf
My Turn: Education is the Future of Mesa
Published Sunday, January 1, 2017Mesa Mayor John Giles writes a My Turn column for the Arizona Republic that names MCC as one of the city's core educational organizations. Education is the future of Mesa.pdf
Volunteers Needed to Help Revitalize MCC Garden
Published Saturday, December 31, 2016My News Mesa reports that approximately 300 volunteers are needed for a large-scale city-wide event Saturday, Jan. 14 to revitalize and prune the Rose Garden at Mesa Community College. It is the largest public rose garden in the desert Southwest and the only significant public rose garden begun since 1974. MyNewsMesa Rose Garden.pdf and City of Mesa