Month: April 2018

Newsroom

MCC Psych Club holding ‘Screenagers’ viewings to help parents, children

From Vanessa Espinioza, Kingman Daily Miner - The alarm goes off in the morning, you grab your phone to look at the notifications from Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. You're at the dinner table and you look up from your plate to see your family swiping through various social media accounts or playing Candy Crush instead of engaging in a conversation. Has this become the new social norm? Whatever did h...
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MCC upgrades and expands Licensed Practical Nurse program, accepting applications for January 2019 start

Mohave Community College is expanding the Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, program to offer classes on all campuses starting in January of 2019. The LPN certificate program will also be offered twice each year and is being updated to meet the changing needs of today’s health care system. “We are very excited about these positive changes,” said June Weiss, MCC director of nursing programs. “...
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Student Reporter: Denim Day for a very good cause

  By Brittney Manson, MCC Student Reporter We show our support by wearing denim and you should too. In 1998, a young girl was picked up by her driving instructor for her first lesson. After he raped her, he threatened to kill her if she told anyone, but she told her parents and he was sent to jail. The perpetrator appealed the case and the trial made it to the Italian Supreme Court. It was the...
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Student Reporter: Take a Walk Through Time

Who doesn’t enjoy the wonders of nature? The beautiful creations of time? If you would like to take a journey, visit the Lake Havasu MCC campus tonight at 5 p.m. go to the Hodel Library in building 1200. The campus will be holding a geology walk celebrating Earth Day and the marvels that this world has created and experienced since its beginning.     Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 a...
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MCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society receives Apex Award

  The Phi Theta Kappa - Alpha Chi Omega chapter (Kingman) recently received the Apex Award.  This award recognizes regional PTK chapters that have implemented extraordinary efforts toward improving their chapter membership recruitment and/or awareness campaigns. "This award affirms the dedication and sacrifice that our officers and members exemplify during the recruiting process," said John Hanse...
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Community event celebrates new building on MCC’s North Mohave Campus

Mohave Community College unveiled a new multipurpose building on the college campus in north Mohave County.  A crowd of several dozen community members and civic leaders attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and reception.  The college also offered tours of the new building in a fun and child-friendly atmosphere. “This is an investment in the community and education in northern Arizona and south...
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Student Blogger: Tips for MCC Students

Graduation and summer are huge this year since I’ll be graduating and finishing up my position as the student blogger here on the Bullhead City campus; my student blogger days will be over in the beginning of May unfortunately. Since my ending date is so close, I’m going to share a few tips for students because I’ve been through a variety of hoops that could possibly and potentially benefit you! ...
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Student Reporter: Time to Play Ball!

Volleyball that is!  Come play volleyball and help the Physical Therapist Assistant club raise money for their pinning ceremony. The club has organized a volleyball tournament fundraiser set to take place tomorrow, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you or someone you know is interested, you could pre-register by contacting Jenna at her email Jkrautkremer9225@students.moahve.edu or just hit the park...
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MCC, NAU, Sun Corridor will host meeting to address internet service issues in I-40 corridor

On behalf of Mohave Community College, Northern Arizona University and the Sun Corridor Network, you are invited to learn about and discuss current initiatives and future partnerships involving the establishment of improved network accessibility, affordability, availability, and reliability along the Interstate-40 Corridor.  A meeting will be help on Thursday, April 19 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at t...
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Student Blogger: Kiwi Challenge winners and their Kiwi stories

This march was honored in a cycle of greens! Not the disgusting greens that upset your digestive tract, but the sweet greens with an encompassing brown skin. I hosted the kiwi challenge to help students set a schedule, make healthier choices, and set a goal!  The main purpose of this challenge was to laugh, give something a shot, and remember to always go beyond the challenge. Winner’s Duana Wainw...
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Student Reporter: The Opioid Crisis in America Symposium

 by Brittney Manson, Mohave Wire Student Reporter The Lake Havasu City campus is partnering with ASU Havasu to hold a symposium on Saturday April 7. "This symposium will delve into the crisis that is hitting across America and here at home. MCC is pleased to partner with ASU to bring this issue to the forefront in our community, so the facts can be discussed and presented in a professional and carin...
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MCC ConCom pictures and more!

Here are some pictures and a quick video of all the fun at MCC ConCom!  We're already  looking forward to next  year's event.   As always you can find information on Mohave Community College programs as well as insights about paying for college, MCC Student Success Services and much more right here on www.mohave.edu.  You can also contact MCC Connect for information and assistance seven days ...
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Student Blogger: Student View of Concom

Concom  was a hit! You may have seen the ads or read about the event in the local newspaper. It was a first for Mohave Community College, and the college plans to make this an annual event. "We've had incredibly positive feedback from students, businesses and city and school leaders who were very impressed with ConCom and I can't thank the employees and students enough for help...
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MCC Board will consider increase in tax levy to generate $476,342

Arizona Revised Statues make it possible for community colleges to increase property tax levies each year by 2 percent over the prior year’s amount. For Fiscal Year 2018-2019, this 2 percent represents a total increase of $476,342 in the college’s total property tax levy. That means for a home valued at $100,000, the cost would be $2.63 for the entire year; on a $200,000 home, the cost would be $5....
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Community event to celebrate major investment at MCC’s North Mohave Campus

Mohave Community College is inviting the public to a very special ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on the North Mohave campus to celebrate the completion of a two million dollar multipurpose building. What: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Reception When: Friday April 13, 1:30pm (2:30pm UT)            Open House & Building Tours start at 2:00pm (3:00pm UT) Where: 480 S. Central Street ...
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