Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre Performs Picnic - Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play by William Inge – July 9 and 10 at Theatre 4301 in Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ (June 13, 2008) – Picnic, the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by William Inge, provides a glimpse into idealized small town life and the loneliness and boredom that permeate the people who inhabit that world – that is, until a drifter appears on the scene and changes everything.  For full story, click here:  Picnic Performed by SCT.

Scottsdale, AZ (May 23, 2008) – The SCC Art Department presents the 4^th Annual ‘Best of Artists Exhibition’ showcasing juried artwork representing outstanding achievement by students enrolled in two and three-dimensional design and photography classes during the 2007-2008 academic year.  For full story, click here:  Best of Artists Exhibition.

Scottsdale, AZ (May 22, 2008) – Daniel Afonso was living in his native Brazil in 2001 when it came time to choose a college.  A friend lived in the Phoenix metro area, and although his English skills needed work, Afonso decided to move to Arizona.  “I was ready to go to college, and I thought, ‘Why not the United States?’” said Afonso, now 26.  For full story, click here: SCC Student Transfer Success.  

Scottsdale, AZ (May 22, 2008) – During the final semester of the year, students enrolled in the Music Business and Music Production Technology programs at SCC come together to accomplish what they’ve been learning to do all semester: create a CD and put on a concert.  As part of their program curriculum, students develop a CD that includes cuts from various local rock bands.  For full story, click here:  MIC Club Project Benefits NOLA Musicians.

Scottsdale, AZ (May 6, 2008) – The Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation will award five $1,000 scholarships in the name of five employees as part of the Foundation's Employee Recognition Program.  For full story, click here:  MCCD Foundation Awards.

SCC Presented with Awards at the Phi Theta Kappa International Convention

~President Art DeCabooter and VP of Student Affairs Virginia Stahl receive honors ~

Philadelphia, PA (May 2, 2008) – The Psi Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Scottsdale Community College received four awards at the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa International Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 3-5, 2008.  For full story, click here:  SCC's Phi Theta Kappa Awards.

US Ambassador of Chile Visits Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ (April 29, 2008) – The US Ambassador of Chile, Mariano, Fernandez, visited Scottsdale Community College last week for a special luncheon in the Artichoke Grill in his honor.  He was invited to SCC by Jose Velasco, Maricopa Community College District Director of International & Intercultural Education, to explore partnerships and learn about the Maricopa Community College System.  For full story click here:  Ambassador Fernandez Visits SCC.

Scottsdale Community College Nursing Program Grad Heads for Boot Camp

Scottsdale, AZ (April 16, 2008) – Scottsdale Community College Nursing program graduate Amy Kovach may not seem like the typical military recruit -- she is soft spoken, gentle, and introspective.  Look a bit deeper, however, and one can see that thissoon-to-be Navy Nurse also has an intensity of purpose, inner strength, and commitment to service that not only make her a perfect fit as a nurse, but a perfect candidate as a US Naval Officer.  For full story, click here:  SCC's Navy Nurse.