Scary Stuff! How Dirty are Halloween Masks?
Published Thursday, October 24, 2013How dirty are Halloween masks? MCC's fearless Biotechnology Professor, Stan Kikkert, investigates the germ factor for 3 On Your Side: 3OYS_ Scary stuff! How dirty are Halloween masks_ _ azfamily.pdf Also appeared in other news outlets, including: http://now.msn.com/halloween-masks-covered-in-germs-college-instructor-says http://www.ibtimes.com/halloween-mask-youre-wearing-could-be-teeming-bacteria-1437036 and Channel 5 did their own version: http://www.kpho.com/story/23812110/beware-of-...
Peace Pole Dedication and Sept. 11 Memorial Day
Published Monday, October 21, 2013The Democracy Commitment newsletter contains two articles about Mesa Community College, including coverage of the Peace Pole Dedication and Sept. 11 Memorial Day. TDC Newsletter-FIN.pdf
The Journey of Damarious Randall
Published Monday, October 21, 2013ASU football player Damarious Randall got his start at MCC after being out of football for two years. ASU Football_ The journey of Damarious Randall - House of Sparky.pdf
Students, Faculty Sign Pledge for College Completion
Published Monday, October 21, 2013At Mesa Community College, in Arizona, some professors and their students take a trip to the college’s main hallway to sign the pledge. "If we don’t see the value of helping students complete, we’re missing the boat,” said Duane Oakes, faculty adviser for the PTK chapter at Mesa. Students, faculty sign pledge for college completion _ Inside Higher Ed.pdf
Mesa Woman Wants to Thank Good Samaritan
Published Wednesday, October 16, 2013A Mesa woman wants to say thank you to the Good Samaritan who returned her wallet with something much more valuable than cash inside. Valeria Valencia lost her wallet a month ago in the parking lot at Main Street and Mesa Drive in Mesa. It had her cash, credit cards and work permit inside. As a DREAMer, that work permit is her lifeline, allowing her to go to school and work. She came to the United States from Mexico 11 years ago. "It was nerve wracking, I was terrified," she said. "The only...
New Veteran Center Will be Unveiled at MCC
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013MCC will honor veterans with the grand opening of its new Veteran Center for Student Success 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at its campus at Southern Avenue and Dobson Road. New veterans center will be unveiled at Mesa Community College.pdf
MCC Actors Touring Schools
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013Mesa Community College’s Theatre and Film Arts Department will be taking a production of “East of the Sun and West of the Moon” to nine Mesa elementary schools. Mesa Community College actors touring schools.pdf
Empty Bowls at MCC
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013Empty Bowls at MCC on two campuses in Oct. Las Sendas UpClose _ Up Close Publications.pdf
October Events-Homecoming and Empty Bowls
Published Tuesday, October 15, 2013October events listed in NearbyNews publication, including Homecoming and Empty Bowls. Mesa Events _ News Around Your Neighborhood!.pdfMesa Events _ News Around Your Neighborhood!.pdf
Returning to School has Become a Popular Course at Midlife
Published Monday, October 7, 2013Paula Waybright, a career adviser at Mesa Community College, said it’s important that whatever change someone makes is a “transition into something they’re excited about," in an article about boomers returning to college. Returning to school has become a popular course at midlife.pdf