Boomer artist finds success in welding
Published Wednesday, March 20, 2019Former MCC student Francine Kavanaugh took a welding class at MCC, after retiring from a career in the mortgage and retail industries. This AZFamily feature shares how she now works from home making small metal pieces of art and selling/displaying them at shows. Boomer artist finds success in welding _ Originals _ azfamily.com_.pdf
Chandler artist earns Governor’s Arts Award
Published Friday, March 15, 2019MCC student Shachi Kale is featured in this article noting her work "Desert Bloom" was selected as the theme art at the Governor's Art Awards. Comments from Ted Decker and Brent Bond, MCC art faculty, commend Shachi for her talent and commitment as a visual artist. Chandler artist earns Governor’s Arts Award SanTan Sun News.pdf
Donald Trump Quotes and 9 Other Must-See Spring Exhibits in Metro Phoenix
Published Tuesday, March 5, 2019"The Body Politic" exhibition at the Art Gallery at Mesa Community College is featured in this Phoenix New Times article. The collection shows works by contemporary figurative painters who address the present age of political unrest with vastly different styles and inspirations. Donald Trump Quotes and Other Must-See Arts Shows in Phoenix Area _ Phoenix New Times.pdf
MCC Partners with Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, expands experiences for MCC Veterinary Technology students
Published Friday, March 1, 2019The Mesa Chamber of Commerce published the announcement of MCC's partnership with Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine which expands experiences for MCC Veterinary Technology students. MCC Partners with Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, expands experiences for MCC Veterinary Technology students.pdf
How Does The Phoenix Art Scene Compare To Other Cities?
Published Friday, March 1, 2019Gingher Leyendecker, chair of the MCC Art Department, discusses art in our community and what it means for the people in this KJZZ interview. How Does The Phoenix Art Scene Compare_ _ KJZZ.pdf
Maricopa Community College Scholars Recognized as 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team
Published Wednesday, February 27, 2019Mesa Community College students Christopher Hunt, Victoria Johnston, Racheal S. Mangini and Zachary Zapata are highlighted in this AzEdNews article as 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team scholars. Maricopa Community College scholars recognized as 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team - AZEdNews.pdf Note: See MCC's press release noting all four students were named to the All-Arizona First Team.
MCC Art Student Chandlee Begay Holds Exhibit at The Hive Gallery
Published Monday, February 25, 2019The Phoenix New Times reported on MCC art student Chandlee Begay, who is still in the process of discovering who he is as an artist and how to best express his passion for the rich cultural and natural history of the Colorado river Plateau. His work was on exhibit at The Hive Gallery in Phoenix. Photography, assemblage, weaving and painting are some of the media he has used to express his influence from the Four Corners region and his interest in traditional stories, Native heritage, ancient...
MCC Career and Re-entry Services on KTAR
Published Sunday, February 24, 2019MCC Student Services Specialist Amanda Copetillo discussed career and re-entry services on KTAR. She suggested the use of an online interest assessment – onetonline.org – and other free MCC career services available to students and the community. The segment, which is not available online, aired multiple times the morning of Feb. 24.
How Sonnie Waves went from the gridiron to the main stage
Published Wednesday, February 20, 2019Campus Echo Online features former MCC student and football player Sonnie Richardson regarding his music career. How Sonnie Waves went from the gridiron to the main stage - Campus Echo Online.pdf
Community colleges offering options for 're-careering'
Published Tuesday, February 19, 2019Dr. Jennifer Strickland is featured in this 3TV/CBS5 segment discussing the advantages of community colleges and the hybrid class model. Community colleges offering options for 're-careering' _ Originals _ azfamily.com_.pdf