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Maricopa Community Colleges Among Nation’s Top Degree Producers
Scottsdale, AZ (July 1, 2009) – Seven individual Maricopa Community Colleges are among the nation’s Top 100 Associate Degree and Certificate Producers for 2009, according to a listing by Community College Week magazine. For full story, click here: Maricopa Colleges Among Top Degree Producers.
The Art Department at Scottsdale Community College presents the 10th Annual Drawing Exhibition
Scottsdale, AZ (June 29, 2009) – Come take in some fantastic fine art at SCC’s 10th Annual Drawing Exhibition, August 28 through September 24, 2009 on the SCC campus. Drawings, primarily charcoal, will be featured in the exhibit. Under the direction of Robert You, artists have created works of art not to be missed. For full story, click here: 10th Annual Drawing Exhibition.
Scottsdale Community College Men’s Athletics Director, Art Becker, Presented with Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year Award by NACDA
Scottsdale, AZ (June 25, 2009) – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) recently announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year Award. SCC’s Men’s Athletic Director, Art Becker, was among the list of distinguished recipients of the award, presented at NACDA’s 44th Annual Convention on June 20. For full story, click here: Art Becker Honored by NACDA.
Tribal Summit Brings Together Statewide Representatives
Tempe, AZ (June 23, 2009) – The Maricopa Community Colleges and the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA) are co-hosting the "2009 Summit of Arizona Community Colleges & Indian Nations and Tribes." For full story, click here: 2009 Tribal Summit.
SCC’s Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre presents the 2009 Showcase… Laughing Matters! (‘cause the banana peel won’t slip on itself!)
Scottsdale, AZ (June 15, 2009) – They say laughter is truly the best medicine! In these troubling times of economic woes, forget your cares and enjoy a summer evening filled with comedy as Scottsdale Conservatory Theatre explores the history of comedic styles -- including vaudeville, farce, satire, commedie del arte, slapstick and comedic musical styles including ‘Shipoopie’ from the 1957 musical The Music Man, as well as selections from the hilarious Monty Python satire Spamalot! For full story, click here: SCT Presents Laughing Matters!
Maricopa Community Colleges Launch New Email System
Scottsdale, AZ (June 8, 2009) – All students attending a Maricopa Community College now have access to a new Google-powered e-mail system which also provides access to online tools enabling students to do their school work more conveniently. For full story, click here: Gmail for MCCD Students.
SCC Men’s Baseball Sets Record
Scottsdale, AZ (June 8, 2009) – The SCC men’s baseball team set a record for the spring 2009 season by finishing the NJCAA Division 2 World Series as the runner up team – the highest finish in Scottsdale Community College history. For full story, click here: Men's Baseball Sets Record.
The Battle is On! The Film School @ SCC and Full Sail University Film School Compete in the Sarah Darling Film School Music Video Project
Scottsdale, AZ (June 3, 2009) – Black River Music Group recording artist Sarah Darling recently shot a series of four music videos with the help of two of the top film schools in the country. Black River Music Group has partnered with CMT.com to give exclusive rights to the premier of the videos, which will debut on June 3. For full story, click here: Sarah Darling Music Video Project.
Maricopa Colleges Provide Conference Opportunity for Unemployed, Furloughed Technicians
Scottsdale, AZ (June 2, 2009) – Funding from the National Science Foundation will help the Maricopa Community Colleges reach out to furloughed and unemployed technicians at a professional development conference July 19 to 22 at the Fairmont Scottsdale. For full story, click here: Conference Opportunity for Furloughed Technicians.
G.I. Bill Information Workshop ~ Saturday, June 6 at Arizona National Guard Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ (June 1, 2009) – Starting May 1, 2009, members of the National Guard who have served under Title 10 Active Duty, on or after September 11, 2001, can apply to take advantage of education and living expenses included in the new G.I. Bill. For full story, click here: G.I. Bill Workshop.
Free Job Transition Workshops Offered at Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ (May 28, 2009) – SCC’s Career and Cooperative Education Services department will be providing Job Transition Workshops during the month of June. SCC’s Career Center professionals will offer tips on resume writing, job searching, interviewing, and networking. The workshops are free and open to the public, but require reservations as space is limited. For full story, click here: Job Transition Workshops at SCC.
SCC’s Academic Support Services Help Students Succeed
Scottsdale, AZ (May 19, 2009) – Feeling adrift in the college wilderness? At SCC, we have the technology tools and support services to help you reach your destination. For full story, click here: Academic Support Services at SCC.
College Kickoff Continues Through the Summer at SCC ~ “One Stop Shop” for Student Registration and Information!
Scottsdale, AZ (May 18, 2009) – SCC’s College Kickoff is underway for the summer. College Kickoff is a “one stop shop” that gives new students all the information and help they will need to register for classes. For full story, click here: College Kickoff 2009.
Scottsdale Community College Gears up for 39th Annual Commencement May 15
Scottsdale, AZ (May 13, 2009) – Scottsdale Community College is gearing up for its 39th Annual Commencement Ceremony, Friday May 15 at 7pm in the main gymnasium. A large crowd is expected to attend the ceremony to watch 195 graduates walk in the ceremony, and a live broadcast is planned for the south gymnasium. For full story, click here: Commencement 2009.
Federal Economic Stimulus Means More Money for Students
Scottsdale, AZ (May 13, 2009) – By going to or staying in college, students can take part in the federal Economic Stimulus Program, which will pump more than $30 billion into making college more affordable for students and their families. For full story, click here: Federal Economic Stimulus Benefits Students.
Scottsdale Community College / ASU Student Biology Team Presents Research Project at ASU’s Undergraduate Research Symposium April 27
Scottsdale, AZ (May 12, 2009) – A team of undergraduate research students from SCC and ASU presented their research project, Modeling Malaria Pathogenesis, at ASU’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 27. For full story, click here: SCC Students Present Research Project at ASU Symposium.
The Art of Dance ~ Scottsdale Community College Dance Program Educates and Inspires
Scottsdale, AZ (May 11, 2009) – On the first day of Choreography class each semester, SCC’s dance program director Angela Rosenkrans asks her students the following question:
“What’s the difference between dance and basketball?” For full story, click here: The Art of Dance.
Local Refugee Families Visit Children’s Museum of Phoenix with SCC’s International Education Students and Staff
Scottsdale, AZ (May 7, 2009) – Students and staff from SCC’s International Education program participated in a community service project the weekend of May 2. In collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (www.theirc.org), a group that helps resettle refugees in the Phoenix area--many from war torn areas of the globe, the SCC group hosted several refugee families for an afternoon of fun at the Children’s Museum of Phoenix. For full story, click here: SCC Hosts Museum Outing for Local Refugee Families.
SCC’s International Education Students Fold 1,000 Paper Cranes to be Displayed at Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima as a Wish for Peace
Scottsdale, AZ (May 6, 2009) – To support the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima, SCC’s International Education department embarked on a project to create 1,000 paper cranes to be shipped to the monument in Japan as SCC’s wish for peace. SCC Supports Children's Peace Monument.
SCC’s Women’s Athletics Celebrate Success at 2009 Spring Sports Awards Banquet
Scottsdale, AZ (May 5, 2009) – SCC’s women’s athletics have continued their success this spring – both on the field and in the classroom. Student athletes and their coaches were honored Tuesday, April 28 at the 2009 Spring Sports Awards Banquet. Spring Sports Banquet 2009.
SCC’s Interior Design Students Receive Top Honors and Prize Money at Maricopa County Home Show
Scottsdale, AZ (May 4, 2009) – Three of SCC’s Interior Design students participated in the 8th annual student competition at the Maricopa County Home Show May 2nd and 3rd. Of the five entrants accepted for the competition, three were SCC students – and all three won awards by building a 10’ x 19’ vignette. For full story, click here: Interior Design Students Awarded at Home Show.
Maricopa Community College District Following Swine Flu Situation Closely – Assured No Cause for Alarm at Present Time - Recommends Preventive Health Measures
Scottsdale, AZ (April 30, 2009) – As information on Swine Flu cases continues to emerge locally and nationally, health officials assure the Maricopa Community Colleges that there is no reason for alarm. For full story, click here: Swine Flu Followed Closely at MCCD.
SCC Career Advisor, Fonda Christopher, to Provide Job Transition Workshops at Mustang and Civic Center Libraries in Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ (April 30, 2009) – Community members are welcome to attend the Scottsdale Library’s upcoming Job Transition Workshops this summer. Fonda Christopher, Career Advisor at Scottsdale Community College, will be the speaker and will provide tips on resume writing, interviewing techniques, networking, and job searching. In addition, she will discuss resources for those interested in changing careers. For full story, click here: Job Transition Workshops.
Scottsdale Community College Introduces New Accelerated, Hybrid and Online Courses this Fall ~ Register Today!
Scottsdale, AZ (April 29, 2009) – In need of speed? You've come to the right place. We’ve got the classes you need, when you need them, at Scottsdale Community College. Introducing our new online, hybrid, and 8-week accelerated courses – all to help you get where you’re going – fast! To read full story, click here: Flexible Course Offerings for Fall 2009.
Photographing the Human Form – Exhibition May 7 – 26 at Art One Gallery in Scottsdale
~ Scottsdale Community College advanced photography students to exhibit work ~
Scottsdale, AZ (April 28, 2009) – Photographing the Human Form is a popular photography workshop offered at Scottsdale Community College. Instructor Roger Palmenberg leads a class of advanced amateur and professional photographers as they produce fine art nude photography. For full story, click here: Photographing the Human Form 2009.
SCC’s Interior Design Students to Participate in Maricopa County Home Show
Scottsdale, AZ (April 27, 2009) – Interior Design students Jeannie Collins and Elinor Ellefson are 2 out of 5 Interior Design students chosen to create a 10’x19’ vignette at the Maricopa County Home Show this weekend at the fairgrounds. For full story, click here: Interior Design Students at Home Show.
The World Affairs Council of Arizona continues its World Affairs Speaker Series…
The Realities of Economic Espionage: Human and Cyber Threats to Your Business ~ with Tom Liffiton
Scottsdale, AZ (April 24, 2009) – Join the World Affairs Council of Arizona for an intriguing discussion with guest speaker Tom Liffiton, Chief Security Officer of PGI Solutions on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Chaparral Suites, 5001 N. Scottsdale Rd. Liffiton will share information, provide real-life examples, and take questions about the realities of economic espionage and the threats to business (cyber and human). For full story, click here: World Affairs Council Speaker Series--Economic Espionage.
SCC’s Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Receives Honors at National Convention, April 16--18
Scottsdale, AZ (April 23, 2009) – At the recent convention for the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society in Garland, Texas, SCC’s local chapter, Psi Gamma, was honored with a number of awards reflecting their continued dedication to student success. For full story, click here: Psi Gamma Receives National Honors.
Love Your Mother! (Mother Earth, that is!)
~ Scottsdale Community College Celebrates Earth Week – April 20 – 24, 2009 ~
Scottsdale, AZ (April 7, 2009) – Do you want to save the Earth? So do we! Don't miss a chance to participate in SCC's Earth Week celebration April 20--24, 2009 at the SCC Campus, 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale. All events are free and open to the public. For full story, click here: Earth Week 2009 at SCC.
Scottsdale Community College Music Department presents… The SCC Cabaret!
~ Scamps, Scoundrels, Scalawags, and Sirens… a villainous music review! ~
Scottsdale, AZ (April 6, 2009) – You are invited to the SCC Music Department’s 2nd annual cabaret show – April 17 and 18, 2009 featuring the SCC Music students in a fully choreographed and costumed musical theatre production. Join us in the Turquoise room at the SCC campus, 9000 E. Chaparral Road, Scottsdale, for gourmet desserts and beverages followed by a villainous music review! For full story, click here: The 2009 SCC Cabaret!
Scottsdale Community College Dance presents: Body Blueprints
~ Dancers fill the stage with legs, lines, arms, space, joints, structure, skeletons, and use their bodies to imprint an empty space with endless possibilities of form ~
Scottsdale, AZ (April 1, 2009) – SCC Dance is proud to present an evening of dance for Arizona audiences of all ages. Body Blueprints is a dance concert hosted by Scottsdale Community College Dance Department on May 1st and 2nd at 8:00pm. For full story, click here: SCC Dance Presents Body Blueprints.
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