'Deadhead Volunteers' Needed at Rose Garden
Published Monday, January 6, 2014Where can you see roses bloom in the desert? The Rose Garden at Mesa Community College proudly showcases more than 9,000 rose bushes of more than 300 varieties. To prepare for the next blooming cycle in mid-March, the Rose Garden is looking for volunteers with gardening skills to spare in the largest rose garden in the southwestern United States. 'Deadhead’ volunteers needed at rose garden - East Valley Tribune_ Local Treasures.pdf
Songs of the Season at MCC
Published Thursday, December 5, 2013Mesa Community College choral groups, along with vocalists from Tempe’s Sun Valley Community Church, perform a variety of Christmas music highlighted by John Leavitt’s “What Child is This.” Songs of the Season at MCC Red Mountain campus - East Valley Tribune_ Get Out.pdf
MCC to Host Holiday Concert
Published Wednesday, December 4, 2013The music program at Mesa Community College will host a holiday concert Dec. 6-7 at the Red Mountain Campus, 7110 E. McKellips Road. East Mesa school news for Dec.pdf
Summit to Help Form Plan for Urban Mesa
Published Friday, November 29, 2013Update on Fiesta District revitalization. Summit to help form plan for urban Mesa.pdf
Human Trafficking Awareness Week Calendar Items
Published Wednesday, November 27, 2013Human Trafficking event calendar coverage: Channel 3: http://events.azfamily.com/Human_Trafficking_Awareness_Week_at_Mesa_Community_College/289095108.html Channel5: http://events.kpho.com/Human_Trafficking_Awareness_Week_at_Mesa_Community_College/200564629.html EV Tribune: https://www.spingo.com/promote/event/1889483/ Fox 10: Channel 12, AZ Republic: http://azcentral.eventsabout.com/performer.aspx?perf_id=2093998
Sustainable Food System Student and Fashion Design Student on Maricopa Now
Published Wednesday, November 27, 2013Video from Maricopa Now of MCC Sustainable Foods student Melissa Webb who started her own business. Beginning: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX--w_XTD_k AND at minute 24:56, fashion student Ashley Cooper, who is a successful fashion design alumna, is covered, along with MCC instructor Angela Johnson. The link also contains an informational profile of MCC, minute 15:27
Help, Support for Veterans at MCC, Maricopa Community Colleges
Published Tuesday, November 26, 2013Veterans are finding the Maricopa Community Colleges to be the destination of choice when looking to fulfill their educational goals. That's because the colleges are not only committed to helping students succeed, they also provide services that are specifically designed for veterans. MCC student interviewed. Help, support for veterans at Maricopa Community Colleges.pdf
The Southeast Valley Recalls Day JFK was Assassinated
Published Friday, November 22, 2013Roc Arnett, serving as the first student-body president of the newly minted Mesa Community College in 1963, recalls hearing about when JFK was assassinated. The Southeast Valley recalls the day JKF was assassinated.pdf
MCC Student Reflects on How Her Calling in Life Came to Be
Published Wednesday, November 20, 2013Miranda Hays, a full-time student at Mesa Community College, hopes to attend the University of Southern California and become a full time occupational therapist after completing her associate of science degree. MCC student reflects on how her calling in life -- providing therapy to children with autism -- came to be - East Valley Tribune_ Mesa.pdf
Community Colleges See Rise in 6-Year Graduation Rate
Published Monday, November 18, 2013The Maricopa Community Colleges saw an 8 percentage-point gain in its graduation rate, the biggest increase in several years and one that puts the district on track to fulfill its commitment to produce more graduates. Community colleges see rise in 6-year graduation rate.pdf