Mesa Community College

Season's Greetings, Thunderbirds!
A poem for the winter break.
‘Twas at MCC

‘Twas at Southern and Dobson, Red Mountain, about,
That the spirit of Mesa was witnessed throughout.
From the roses, saguaro, the bunnies, and snakes–
Each campus does send you a message of thanks.

In a term full of wonder, excitement, some qualms;
No matter your journey to get here: you belong!
For it’s now you deserve some much needed rest,
And commend your achievements–you gave us your best!

And to bring you the heart of some Winter Break cheer,
Or to sing you the tune of a Happy New Year,
We must first bring about a reminder, you see?
–To wish you safe tidings, dear MCC!

From the Thorsdays, to finals, to the fun in-between,
We are grateful to play such a part in your routine.
And we leave you with this, please take it from Thor:
We are happy to have you back next year for more!

Photos from Mesa Community College Engagement Center's post

Start the new semester STRONG! Sign up for a membership to the MCC Fitness Centers. Memberships are available for students, employees and the community. Plus, a membership gives you access to both the Southern and Dobson and the Red Mountain campus fitness centers. Visit http://ow.ly/Aw5k50M8Psi for more information.

Hey, Thunderbirds! If you plan to attend the 50th Annual Flagg Gem & Mineral Show at MCC Jan. 6-8, make sure to stop by the MCC GeoClub booth and use the password "Thunderbirds" to get a free rock, mineral, fossil or crystal from the GeoClub!

The 50th annual Flagg Gem and Mineral Show will be held January 6-8, 2023. The venue will once again be Mesa Community College at Dobson/US 60 in Mesa, Arizona. As always, free admission and parking. For more information or to register as a vendor for the event please visit our website at
https://flaggmineralfoundation.org/home/flagg-gem-and-mineral-show/
We look forward to seeing everyone at the show!!

Want to receive $200? Bring back a former student! If they take 3 or more credit hours toward a degree or certificate at any of our 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, you can both earn $200. Best of all, there’s no limit on the number of past students you can refer! For more information, visit www.maricopa.edu/bring-back-a-friend

The Art Department decided to make finals a little less stressful and a lot cozier this year for students, so they created Pajamas Week. Check out faculty and staff wearing their favorite jammies last week. Have a great winter break, Thunderbirds! MCC Art Gallery

Help us stock the Mesa Market for the holidays and spring semester! Needed items include food, hygiene products, and school and cleaning supplies. Donations may be dropped off at the Student Life and Leadership office at the Southern and Dobson or Red Mountain Campus. More information: http://ow.ly/fymk50M3QXQ

Congratulations to MCC alum and ASU grad Krys Newbury! Krys is featured as one of ASU's notable 2022 graduates, graduating with a bachelor's degree in theatre.
Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts
Mesa Community College Performing Arts

Krys Newbury graduated from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in theatre (design and production). In January, they will head to California, where they will intern as a scenic design assistant for Pacific Conservatory Theatre then stay through summer as a lighting design assistant. After that, they look forward to experiencing theatre in different places.

“Long term, I want to travel and work in different places and figure out where I want to settle down,” Newbury said.

A transfer student from Mesa Community College, Newbury said, “I knew ASU had a great theatre program, so this is where I came after I finished my associate degree.”

You can read more about the work Newbury did while at ASU and their advice for current students here: https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/news/design-and-production-experience-lights-way-theater-grad

There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.

What are your plans for winter break? We've got a suggestion: consider enrolling in an Online Winter Intersession class at MCC! Classes begin Dec. 19. We also have Open-Entry classes that start every Monday: Dec. 26, Jan. 2 and Jan. 9. Explore the course options at mesacc.edu/winter.

What are your plans for winter break? We've got a suggestion: consider enrolling in an Online Winter Intersession class at MCC! Classes begin Dec. 19. Explore the course options at mesacc.edu/winter.

We Care Wednesday, drive-through fresh food distribution, is on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Red Mountain Campus. It's free and open to the public.

ICYMI: Mesa Community College Student Life & Leadership hosted Fuel up for Finals this week with snacks and prizes. Good luck with your finals, Thunderbirds!

Celebrate the end of the semester! The Latter-day Saint Student Association invites you to the Winter Wonderland Dance fundraiser. There will be dancing, food, games and a DJ! Join the fun on Friday, Dec. 16, 8 - 11 p.m. in the Navajo Room, Southern and Dobson Campus. The entrance fee is five dollars.

Congratulations to MCC Alumni Board member Mary K Chavez for her fanciful creation which netted a whopping $9,000 for the Arizona Burn Foundation! She's truly a Thunderbird who shares her skill and passion to give back!

Don't miss Fuel for Finals! Stop by the Mesa Community College Student Life & Leadership patio on Thorsday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. for snacks and prizes. Student Life will also have scantrons if you need any, KSC 102, Southern and Dobson Campus.

Congratulations! Mesa Community College Performing Arts Music Theatre was nominated in several categories for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Phoenix Awards. Nominees for MCC's production of Sweeney Todd are Tregony Shepherd, Darin Shryock, Gillian Elliott, Suzy Olson, Carah Mollerup, Jack Walton and Trevon Powell. Mesa Community College Theatre & Film Arts Faculty member Douglas Clarke. Vote for our nominees now through December 31. http://ow.ly/zNAm50M2LTG

Prepping for Finals: Box Breathing Technique

Stressed about finals? Check out the box breathing technique. ASMCC Student Government at Red Mountain and the MCC Red Mountain Fitness Center created a video to help you prepare for final exams. Good luck, Thunderbirds! https://youtu.be/PHrz9SfDfdw

Prepping for Finals: Box Breathing Technique This video was created by ASMCC in partnership with the Red Mountain Fitness Center. Box breathing is a breath technique that may help improve concentration,...

Get a jump start on your semester, MCC has a FREE boot camp for you! Math, physical science, chemistry, HESI, reading/writing and computer science boot camps are available. Choose the format that works for you and your schedule, in person, live online or on your own time. Camp dates vary, Jan. 5-14. Register now! mesacc.edu/fss/boot-camps

Help shape Arizona’s transportation future! The Arizona Department of Transportation is currently updating its Long-Range Transportation Plan and needs your input.

Learn more about the plan and share your feedback on what’s important to you as we build our future transportation system for the state.

Participate in our online survey at www.adot2050plan.com through December 21.

Duo Is Coming! Check your student email for instructions on how to sign up for Duo two-factor authentication, a safe and secure way to log in to your online accounts. Duo will be a required step on February 28, 2023, when logging in to the Student Information System (SIS) Student Center. Learn more at www.maricopa.edu/duo.

"The more that you read, the more things will know, the more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss

Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Empty Bowls events. MCC and the community raised $7,627.00 for Paz de Cristo Community Center, which provides anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley's homeless, unemployed and working poor. Patrons received a handcrafted bowl designed by art students and local artists, along with soup and bread provided by Pita Jungle and Red, White, and Brew.
MCC Art Gallery MCC Red Mountain

Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual Empty Bowls events. MCC and the community raised $7,627.00 for Paz de Cristo Community Center, which provides anti-hunger and empowerment support for the East Valley's homeless, unemployed and working poor. Patrons received a handcrafted bowl designed by art students and local artists, along with soup and bread provided by Pita Jungle and Red, White, and Brew.
MCC Art Gallery MCC Red Mountain

Stressed about finals? Decompress, relax and refocus. Join ASMCC Student Government and Paws and Peers MPS on Monday, Dec. 12 and Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Clock Tower lawn. A donation drive will also benefit Mesa Public Schools Paws & Peers Program.

Photos from Maricopa County Colleges Police Officers Association - Mccpoa's post

ICYMI: Students took a well-deserved break with Bella, Beau and Thumbelina today at the Mesa Community College Libraries De-stress with Doggos event. Sun Devil Paws Therapy

Thank you to TruWest Credit Union! Employees and members donated nearly 700 items to the Mesa Market. The Mesa Market provides free food, hygiene products and clothes for students. mesacc.edu/student-life/services-campus-resources

Celebrate the end of the semester! The Latter-day Saint Student Association invites you to the Winter Wonderland Dance fundraiser. There will be dancing, food, games and a DJ! Join the fun on Friday, Dec. 16, 8 - 11 p.m. in the Navajo Room, Southern and Dobson Campus. The entrance fee is five dollars.

Thumbelina is waiting for you to stop by and say hi! Come see her until 12:30 in the lobby of the S&D library. 😻

Join the Thunderbird team at MCC! We are seeking qualified applicants who are enthusiastic about serving our students and our college.

On campus, full-time, part-time and faculty positions are available. Apply online http://ow.ly/7ox950LX0tO

Malkanthi De Silva, a doctoral student at Grand Canyon University, is conducting research to study intent to persist and motivation as a predictor of GPA among first-generation Hispanic students at the community college. Participation in her study is voluntary, and there is no penalty for choosing not to participate or to withdraw from the study. If you are a first-generation Hispanic student and you would like to participate please follow this link to her survey: surveymonkey.com/r/MKJ7KTT.

Don't miss your chance to enter the Artists of Promise Creative Writing Competition! Winning students will receive cash awards, be published in Maricopa’s literary magazine, Passages, and be recognized at the spring 2023 Artists of Promise event.

First-place winners will also compete nationally in the League of Innovation in the Community Colleges Creative Writing Competition. The entry deadline is Friday, Dec. 9. http://ow.ly/gPUS50LX1hQ

Congratulations! MCC's Early Childhood Education Program earned national accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Washington, D.C. http://ow.ly/JBiQ50LVzfg

Don't miss your chance to enter the Artists of Promise Music Composition Competition! Winning students will be selected to perform at the Artists of Promise Gala on March 21, 2023. The entry deadline is Friday, Dec. 9. http://ow.ly/SM3X50LWOB1