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Valley High School Students Converge on Scottsdale Community College for 2008 Math-Science Field Day

Scottsdale, AZ (December 14, 2007) ? Valley High School students are gearing up for a day of educational fun at SCC.  The 12th Annual Scottsdale Community College Math/Science Field Day will be held on Thursday January 10, 2008 at the SCC campus from 8:45am ? 1:30pm.  For full story, click here:  Math-Science Field Day at SCC.

 


Scottsdale Community College Hosts 3rd Annual Student Art Exhibition Sunday, January 13, 2008

 

Scottsdale, AZ (December 13, 2007) ? Come experience an exciting collection of paintings, drawings, photography, glass art, and creative jewelry on display at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd.  For full story, click here:  SCC's 3rd Annual Student Art Exhibit. 

 


Discover heroes, villains, magical creatures and lovers!  ?Shakespeare on Film? offered by Scottsdale Community College ? Sign Up Now!

 

Scottsdale, AZ (December 12, 2007) ? How can Shakespeare?s films connect to today?s audiences?  Sign up for SCC?s Shakespeare on Film class, beginning January 30, 2008, to explore that question and more.  For full story, click here: Shakespeare on Film offered at SCC!

 


Scottsdale Community College Presents Free Yoga Day 2008!

Scottsdale, AZ (December 12, 2007) ? Give yourself the gift of health and start the New Year right!  Come to SCC?s Free Yoga Day on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at the SCC campus ? 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale.  For full story, click here: SCC Yoga Day 2008


Operation Green and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at SCC present a Discussion of Green Living by two of Arizona?s Sustainability Design Experts

Scottsdale, AZ (November 20, 2007) ? Join us on Wednesday, November 28 at 6:30PM at Scottsdale Community College, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd, as two of Arizona?s sustainability design experts discuss the benefits of green living.  For full story, click here:  Green Living Seminar at SCC.

 


Nigerian Educators visit Scottsdale Community College

 

Scottsdale, AZ (November 14, 2007) ?  A contingent of University Chancellors from Nigeria visited Scottsdale Community College last week as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program.  For full story, click here:  Nigerian Educators Visit SCC.

 


Bargains Abound at Scottsdale Community College Used Book Sale

 

Scottsdale, AZ (November 13, 2007) ? Attention book lovers!  It?s time for SCC?s annual used book sale.  Some of the best holiday deals in town will be found at the SCC library November 30 through December 7.  Books on all topics will be up for sale at this annual library fundraising event.  The average price of a book will be $3-$5.  For full story, click here:  SCC's Library Book Sale.

 


Scottsdale Community College Presents 6th Annual College to the Community on November 16

 

Scottsdale, AZ (November 7, 2007) ? In the language of New Zealand?s indigenous Maori people, Iwi means community.  On Friday, November 16, a shared value of Iwi will bring Michele Kawana, Maorian educator, and her daughter Tiffany Kawana, together with Scottsdale Community College faculty, students and staff for SCC?s 6th annual College to the Community day.  For full story, click here: SCC's College to the Community.

 


Scottsdale Community College Dance Presents?

 

Insinuating a Thousand Words

 

Scottsdale, AZ (October 31, 2007) ? Please join us at the SCC Performing Arts Center for Insinuating A Thousand Words - a dance concert presented by the Scottsdale Community College Dance Department.  The concert will take place on November 30th and December 1st at 8:00 PM.  For full story, click here:  SCC Dance Performs Insinuating a Thousand Words.

 


Scottsdale Community College Hosts Campus Open House for Prospective Students

 

Scottsdale, AZ (October 30, 2007) ? Attention High School Juniors and Seniors:  Are you starting to think about college and wondering about the advantages of SCC?  Get the ?Artichoke Advantage? at SCC?s Open House on Wednesday, November 7, 2007.  Students and their parents are invited to join us from 6:00pm ? 8:00pm to learn how to get started with a college education at SCC.  For full story, click here:  SCC's Open House

 


Scottsdale Community College Goes Green!

 

Scottsdale, AZ (October 16, 2007) ? Scottsdale Community College today announced the formation of its newest student club ? The SCC Environmental club.  The new club was established to coordinate a year round campus-wide program to recycle paper, plastic and aluminum.  For full story, click here:  SCC Environmental Club Formed.

 


SCC Hosts National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Event

 

Scottsdale, AZ (October 15, 2007) ? Scottsdale Community College will host an alcohol awareness event on Wednesday, October 17 from 10:30AM ? 1pm that will educate students on the risks of drinking and driving.  Many special guests will be in attendance to share information about this important topic.  For full story, click here:  Alcohol Awareness Event at SCC.


The Philanderer

An uproarious topical comedy of Victorian society ~ presented by SCC Theatre Arts

 

Scottsdale, AZ (October 8, 2007) ? Whetting the sensual appetite in Victorian England and the twisted pursuit of love and courtship in a polite society is humorously examined in SCC Theatre Arts program and ImageMakers Theatre Club?s production of George Bernard Shaw?s The Philanderer, November 2-10, 2007, directed by Elaine ?E.E? Moe, with Scenic Design by Kimb Williamson and Lighting Design by Daniel Davisson.  For full story, click here:  The Philanderer Performed Nov. 2-10 at SCC.

 


Sculpture Artists Converge on Scottsdale Community College on November 10th for

SCC?s 3rd Annual Iron Pour


Scottsdale, AZ (October 4, 2007) ? Just as it seems the weather is cooling down here in the Valley of the Sun, things will be heating up for SCC's Sculpture students.  Preparations are being made for Scottsdale Community College to host its 3rd annual Iron Pour to be held on the evening of November 10th.  For full story, click here:  Third Annual Iron Pour Set for November 10.


Scottsdale Community College Says Goodbye to Boomerz as They Begin Their ?Next Chapter? in New Location


Scottsdale, AZ (September 28, 2007) ? On October 15th, Scottsdale Boomerz, will officially start its ?next chapter? as they transition from their home base at Scottsdale Community College to their new location at Apache School in Scottsdale .  Boomerz chose Apache School to accommodate their anticipated growth.  For full story, click here:  A New Chapter for Scottsdale Boomerz.


SCC Takes ESL Classes on the Road: English as a Second Language Classes Provide Hospitality Industry with the Tools to Enhance Guest Services

 

Scottsdale, AZ (September 27, 2007) ? Scottsdale Community College?s ESL for Hospitality program is the only one of its kind in the country, and it?s making quite an impact here in the Valley?s hotel industry.  The program addresses the needs of today?s workforce by offering a Certificate of Completion in English as a Second Language for Hospitality. For full story, click here:  ESL for Hospitality Program Benefits Valley Hotel Industry

 


Scottsdale Community College and Local Organizations Join Together to Bring

Computer Technology to Underserved Youth

Scottsdale, AZ (September 21, 2007) ? Dirk Mathis plans to become a structural engineer and Nader Sabra would like to go into network security, yet both students in the Computer Information Systems program at SCC spend at least two afternoons a week rebuilding old computers that will be delivered to underserved kids and their families.  For full story, click here: KidComputers Helps Valley Kids.


Student/Faculty Research Team from Scottsdale Community College Publishes Paper on Cancer Research in Prominent Science Journal

Scottsdale, AZ (September 12, 2007) ? Research conducted by Jenese Cropper and Erin Victor, students at Scottsdale Community College, and their professor, John Nagy, Ph.D., chair of the Life Sciences Department at SCC, was recently featured in the acclaimed international science journal, Nature.  For full story, click here:  SCC Biology Research Published in Science Journal.


Scottsdale Community College Students, Faculty, and Staff Build a ?Clothesline Across Campus? to Support the Efforts of Vista Del Camino Community Center


Scottsdale, AZ (September 11, 2007) ? For the 7th consecutive year, Scottsdale Community College will build a ?Clothesline Across Campus? to benefit the citizens in Scottsdale who rely on the support services provided by Vista Del Camino Community Center during hard times.   For full story, click here:  SCC's Clothesline Across Campus

 


Swedish Government Consults Scottsdale CC Instructor

Scottsdale, AZ (August 27, 2007) ? Manuel Pino teaches Sociology and American Indian studies at Scottsdale Community College, but uranium mining was foremost on his mind before he left to address Sweden?s parliament and the Minister of Environment.  For full story, click here:  Manuel Pino Consults Swedish Parliament.


Scottsdale Community College Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs

Scottsdale, AZ (August 14, 2007) ? Scottsdale Community College today announced that Dr. Daniel P. Corr, Ed.D. has been named as Vice President for Academic Affairs.  His assignment becomes effective September 10.  For full story, click here: SCC's New VP for Academic Affairs Announced.


Scottsdale Community College Educator ? Marshall Trimble ? Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award by Arizona Office of Tourism

Scottsdale, AZ (August 14, 2007) ? Marshall Trimble, the State?s Official Historian, wears many ?hats? to tell the story of Arizona (yes, while actually sporting his signature cowboy hat).  Trimble has been Arizona?s Historian for over a decade, an educator at Scottsdale Community College for over 30 years, and an entertainer for even longer.  For full story, click here:  Marshall Trimble Receives Achievement Award


Water Line Rupture Closes SCC

Scottsdale, AZ (August 13, 2007) ? A main water line to the Scottsdale Community College campus ruptured late this morning, necessitating a shut-down of the water supply and closing of the campus at 9000 E. Chaparral Road in Scottsdale.

The ruptured water line affects the domestic water supply and air conditioning system, according to college officials. Repairs are underway, but could take three hours or more to complete.

The closure was effective at 11 a.m. All services are expected to be fully operational by the opening of business Tuesday morning.


Darkness to Light:  SCC's 8th Annual Drawing Exhibit Opens August 31

Scottsdale, AZ (July 23, 2007) ? Scottsdale Community College's 8th Annual Drawing Exhibition entitled Darkness to Light will be presented by the Art Department August 31 through September 28, 2007.  For full story, click here: 
Darkness to Light Opens August 31st


SCC Film Instructor Goes Back to the Basics

Scottsdale, AZ (July 17, 2007) ? Making a film has changed so much in the last 20 years that to compare earlier days with today's methods is like comparing a Model T to a Mercedes SLK.  That was the reason Katherine Herbert, the chairperson of SCC's film program, decided it was time to make her own film.  For full story, click here: 
SCC Film Instructor Goes Back to the Basics


Love?s Many Faces Takes the Stage on July 11th and 12th at 7pm

Scottsdale, AZ (July 10, 2007) ? The Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre is SCC?s intensive professional theatre training program, which runs six weeks during the summer.  The nationally-recognized theatre program is now in its 20th season.  For full story, click here:  Love's Many Faces.


New SCC Head Football Coach Leads 2006-07 Team to National Top 20 NJCAA Ranking

Scottsdale, AZ (June 29, 2007) ? For his first time through a season as head football coach, Doug Madoski has a lot to be proud of when it comes to his team?s accomplishments?both on and off the field.  For full story, click here:  2006 Football Team Earns Top 20 NJCAA Ranking


Research Teams Share Knowledge, Culture and History:  Expanding English as a Foreign Language in Chile

Scottsdale, AZ (June 26, 2007) ? Scottsdale Community College hosted a special visit in April for Professors René Villalobos Letelier and Amelia Orrego Santander, English professors from the Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana of Santiago, Chile.  For full story, click here:  Expanding English as a Foreign Language in Chile.


Scottsdale Community College Announces Completion of Student Multipurpose Computer and Networking Lab

Scottsdale, AZ (June 25, 2007) ? The CIS Department at Scottsdale Community College is proud to announce the completion of a new multipurpose computer and networking lab.  For full story, click here:  New CIS Multipurpose Computer Lab Opens!


On the Field and In the Classroom: Scottsdale Community College 2007 Men's Baseball Team Wins Big!

Scottsdale, AZ (June 12, 2007) ? The 2007 Scottsdale Community College men's baseball team recently finished a successful campaign, both on the field and in the classroom.  For full story, click here: SCC Men's Baseball Team Wins Big in 2007 Season.


Scottsdale Community College Business Institute Responds to Valley?s Business Growth

Scottsdale, AZ (June 1, 2007) ? The Scottsdale Community College Business Institute has found its niche serving the Valley?s growing business community through education and training opportunities for working adults.  For full story, click here: SCC Business Institute Responds to Valley's Business Growth.


 
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