'Dead Man's Cell Phone' Rings at MCC
Published Wednesday, April 23, 2014Mesa Community College’s Theatre Department stages “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” an imaginative new comedy and Pulitzer Prize finalist for Best Play about a woman forced to confront her assumptions about mortality, redemption and the need to connect in a technology-obsessed world. 'Dead Man’s Cell Phone' rings at MCC - East Valley Tribune_ Performance.pdf
Biological Resource Center Employees Sent Letter about Possible Exposure to Deadly Diseases
Published Friday, April 18, 2014MCC's mortuary science instructor Donna Backhus provides information on precautions when handling cadavers for this story on employees at Biological Resource Center who need to be tested for possible exposure to deadly diseases. Biological Resource Center employees sent letter about possible exposure to deadly diseases - ABC15 Arizona.pdf (Donna's interview is on video at link below)
Students Test Their Skills at Avnet Tech Games
Published Tuesday, April 15, 2014Just what was going on with nearly 200 Arizona college students Saturday at the University of Advancing Technology in Tempe? This was not the revenge of the nerds. It was the ninth annual Avnet Tech Games, testing the technological prowess and problem-solving skills of some of the state's brightest and most tech-savvy young people. Each winner is awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Two MCC teams won: Students test their skills at Avnet Tech Games.pdf
Aida-MCC Act 1 Musical Production
Published Monday, April 14, 2014Information about Aida production at MCC. DurantCom - Aida - Mesa Community College Act 1 Musical Productions.pdf
Southeast Valley Zoning Attorney has Seen Controversy, Success
Published Saturday, April 12, 2014After 35 years as a zoning attorney, 60-year-old Ralph Pew, an MCC alum, has represented some of the most contentious cases in Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler. Southeast Valley zoning attorney has seen controversy, success.pdf
Dianna M. Johnson Recently Recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals
Published Friday, April 11, 2014MCC alum Dianna M. Johnson was recognized by America's Registry of Outstanding Professionals. Dianna Johnson Recognized.pdf
Mesa Chamber Announces Best Business Nominees
Published Friday, April 11, 2014The Mesa Chamber of Commerce has announced the candidates for the best small, medium and large business of the year in advance of its annual dinner event. Tawn Hauptli of Mesa Community College received the professor of the year award. Mesa chamber announces best business nominees - East Valley Tribune_ Mesa.pdf
MCC Hopes New PAC Will Aid Students, Revive Fiesta District
Published Thursday, April 10, 2014Mesa Community College has 5,000 students enrolled in their music and performance programs each year. That makes it the largest community college program in the country, performing over 100 shows a year. Now they are looking to revamp not only their Performing Arts Center, but also aid in the revitalization of Mesa’s Fiesta District. MCC hopes new Performing Arts Center will aid students, revive Fiesta District - Student Life - College Times - Serving Arizona State University and Valley...
Awards Honor Outstanding Students: All USA Coverage
Published Thursday, April 10, 2014Students of all ages and backgrounds – who have overcome a operation of hurdles to pursue their dreams – are abounding in a USA’s village colleges. The Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society will respect them by announcing a 2014 All-USA Community College Academic Team today... Michelle L. Kemeny – Mesa Community College, Arizona: Diagnosed with post-traumatic highlight commotion (PTSD) following time in a Air Force, she is grateful for Mesa, where she has re-focused her life. She’s on...
Maricopa Community Colleges Win Two National Awards for Student Success Campaign
Published Thursday, April 10, 2014The Maricopa Community Colleges today announced that their recent advertising campaign, which features dozens of successful Maricopa students and alumni, has been recognized with two national awards. The campaign, simply titled “Meet Success,” appears online and shares the educational and personal journeys of nearly 50 current and former Maricopa students, including MCC students. Maricopa Community Colleges Win Two National Awards for Student Success Advertising Campaign - BWWGeeksWorld.pdf...