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Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts Presents the Arizona Premiere of
DISTRACTED
--a new play by Lisa Loomer
Scottsdale, AZ (September 22, 2009) – Nine year old Jesse can’t sit still. He curses, he raps, and he's loud. Teachers tell Jesse’s ‘Mama’ that he probably has Attention Deficit Disorder, threatening to stick him in Special Ed if his behavior doesn’t change. Mama consults a psychologist, a homeopath, a neuropsychologist -- and even her very distracted neighbors (who have their own problems). For full story, click here: Distracted
Students in SCC’s Yoga Teacher Training Program Develop Strength, Flexibility – and New Careers Paths
Scottsdale, AZ (September 2, 2009) – Walking into one of SCC’s yoga classes is like walking into another world -- where pressures, responsibilities, and deadlines are a figment of one’s imagination. Shoes - and the day’s stresses - are quietly left at the door. Yet anyone who practices asana--the physical practice of yoga, will agree that yoga is hard work. It is physically demanding, requires concentration, and often pushes practitioners to the limits of their flexibility. For full story, click here: Yoga Teacher Training Program at SCC.
SCC’s Math-Science Partnership Benefits K-12 Teachers, Students Across Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ (September 2, 2009) – Since 2004, Math instructors from Scottsdale Community College have facilitated professional development workshops to in-service teachers at seven school districts across Arizona. Funded by Math Science Partnership (MSP) grants from the U.S. and Arizona Departments of Education, SCC Math faculty created workshop curriculum with the goal of increasing the confidence and qualifications of K-12 math teachers across Arizona, and ultimately increasing AIMS test scores. For full story, click here: Math-Science Partnership.
Scottsdale Community College Theatre Arts Announces Auditions for…
DISTRACTED by Lisa Loomer
Scottsdale, AZ (August 26, 2009) -- Distracted is a fast-paced and disarmingly funny look at parenting in the age of the Internet and Ritalin. In this Arizona premiere, a contemporary American mom reaches out to teachers, psychotherapists, and neighbors to figure out if Attention Deficit Disorder is the root of her son's problems. Everyone is distracted—even the actors are breaking character! For full story, click here: Audition Notice for "Distracted"
Scottsdale Community College Hospitality Professor and Students Partner with Fountain Hills High School to Collect Backpacks for Ugandan Children
Scottsdale, AZ (August 19, 2009) – Hope 4 Kids International (H4KI) is a nonprofit organization that sponsors 900 orphans in Uganda, Africa, many whose parents have died of AIDS. Scottsdale Community College’s Hospitality and Tourism professor, Janelle Hoffman, and her students, have been involved for the past 4 years. For full story, click here: SCC and FHHS Help Ugandan Children.
SCC Theatre Arts Faculty Perform in Phoenix Theatre’s New Works Festival
Scottsdale, AZ (July 22, 2009) – SCC Theatre Arts faculty (and GCC Communications faculty) have been keeping busy this summer. Don’t miss a chance to take in a couple their shows coming up at Phoenix Theatre. For full story, click here: SCC Theatre Faculty Perform at Phoenix Theatre.
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Community College Yoga Program Presents Free Yoga Day – August 15
Scottsdale, AZ (July 22, 2009) – Give yourself the gift of health! Come to SCC’s Free Yoga Day on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 8am – 12pm. And mark your calendars for SCC’s second annual Yoga Intensive September 11 – 13, 2009. Both events will take place at the SCC campus – 9000 E. Chaparral Rd., Scottsdale. For full story, click here: Yoga Day 2009 at SCC.
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Community College Film Program Wins Sarah Darling Music Video Project
~Country music artist Sarah Darling contacted SCC’s Film program to share the good news and express her appreciation~
Scottsdale, AZ (July 21, 2009) – Scottsdale Community College is proud to announce that their Film program has won the Sarah Darling Music Video Contest. The Black River Music Group recording artist recently shot a series of four music videos with the help of two of the top film schools in the country-- Scottsdale Community College and Full Sail University in Orlando. For full story, click here: SCC Film Program Wins Sarah Darling Music Video Contest.
Scottsdale Community College Implements “mySCC” – New Citrix-powered Desktop Virtualization Solution for Students, Staff
Scottsdale, AZ (July 13, 2009) – When Scottsdale Community College came due for another round of computer upgrades, the college decided to try a new approach. Rather than constant spending on new hardware—which would limit funding for expanding availability, advanced technology or even new educational software, SCC implemented the full Citrix Delivery Center portfolio to power its “mySCC” portal. For full story, click here: Desktop Virtualization Comes to SCC.
Native American Youth Learn the Art of Film Making at Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ (July 7, 2009) – This summer, the Film program at Scottsdale Community College brought the art of filmmaking into the lives of 13 young people, ages 16-18, from the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. Anabel Wong and Jo Sparkes, adjunct instructors at SCC, worked together to teach a special 2-week summer version of the TCM 100 course. For full story, click here: Native American Youth and the Art of Film Making.
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.
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