Month: November 2018

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Ready. Set. SPIKE! LHC Campus 2018 PTA Program Volleyball Fundraiser

Who doesn’t enjoy a good volleyball game, am I right?  Lake Havasu City Campus’s own Physical Therapist Assistant Club hosted their 2nd Annual Volleyball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday November 17, 2018 at Rotary Park and it was a huge success!  They raised more than $130 at the event, which will be used to help PTA students visit the Bodies: The Exhibition in Las Vegas. Not only did it help...
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New MCC award program helps more than 500 students

Mohave Community College knows many people are concerned about paying for college, so MCC created a new award to help. 513 MCC students were recently notified that they are recipients of the new Retention and Completion Initiative Award. “This will help empower our students to succeed,” said College President Dr. Michael Kearns. “The initiative focuses on assisting students with the basic need ...
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LHC Campus Mohave Inspired Art Show.

Art is a form of expression. To some art is their passion while to others it is their hobby, but there’s one thing that is certain…We can all be our own Picassos. On November 14th, the Lake Havasu Campus hosted a Mohave Inspired Art Show right in its own 200 building. Student’s from all the different Mohave Community College campuses picked their favorite pieces of art and presented them at the...
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One More to Go, the Stress of Finals.

With the semester steering near an end and final exams approaching quickly it is crucial to try to avoid the terrible “end of semester slump” and remember that you should always practice self-care. Self-care includes such things as; not skipping meals, even though it is hard to find the time to eat your body needs nutrition to properly fuel your brain; making sure you are getting enough sleep duri...
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MCC instructor receives national innovation award

MCC Biology Instructor Tonya Baxley recently received the National Digital Learning Innovation Award from the Online Learning Consortium.   Baxley was flown to Florida to receive the $10,000 award during the OLC National Convention on November 14.  The money will be used by the college to help further her innovative teaching concept and help students.  OLC honored Baxley for her work improving stu...
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Bring the kids to see Santa, lighting ceremonies at MCC Shines 2018

Mohave Community College invites you to MCC Shines 2018!  All of the MCC campuses are hosting lighting ceremonies to kick off the Christmas season.  Santa will be stopping by each campus to see the kids, and each campus will add its own special touch to the free community events. The Lake Havasu City Ballet will perform at MCC Shines on the Havasu Campus. MCC Mascot Boomer will help the kids with...
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ALERT: MCC computer system upgrade will cause campus outages over Thanksgiving break

The MCC Information Technology department will be working through the Thanksgiving break to finish up the migration to the new server system, as well as significant maintenance projects on other college systems.  The IT department is alerting all MCC employees and students that ALL college systems, including JICS, Jenzabar, and MyClasses.mohave.edu will experience outages.  Maintenance will begin a...
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MCC Governing Board appoints interim president

A familiar face will return to Mohave Community College and serve as Interim President, while the Governing Board searches for a new college President. The MCC Governing Board voted Friday, November 9 to appoint former MCC Executive Vice President Diana Stithem as the Interim President. Stithem will take the reins of the college in early 2019, after current college President Dr. Michael Kearns retire...
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MCC to honor veterans with new campus educational centers

Mohave Community College is honoring veterans by creating educational centers solely for them. The college created a Veterans Center on the Kingman campus this fall, and just announced it will create similar centers for veterans on the Bullhead City and Lake Havasu City campuses. The Veterans Centers will all be in the campus libraries and are set aside exclusively for MCC students who are vetera...
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MCC celebrates national #FirstGen day

November 8, 2017 is the 52nd Anniversary of the Higher Education Act, and MCC is joining institutions around the country to celebrate first-generation college students, faculty and staff. MCC has unveiled the MCC First Gen web page for those who are, or were first-generation college students. The page is intended to be an uplifting place where you can share your first-generation student experiences, a...
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Mohave Community College PTK Honor Society inductees for Kingman

Congratulations to the newest members of the MCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in Kingman!

Students receive numerous benefits from joining and participating in the PTK Honor Society, such as special scholarships, leadership skills, and highly respected letters of recommendation.  Student memberships last a lifetime in the largest honor society in America.  More than two dozen students were in...
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Mohave Community College Día de los Muertos 2018 Student Art Show Winners

Congratulations to our MCC Art Club Student Art Show Winners!   It was tough competition because our Mohave Community College student artists are very talented.  The Día de los Muertos Art Show was in downtown Kingman at Off Broadway Photography during the city's November First Friday celebration. The public voted and here are the top three finishers:  3rd place was awarded to Twig, for her dig...
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MCC & City of Kingman Technology Recycling Event is coming

It is time to bring out your old computers and tech gear.  You can get rid of it for free at the Technology Recycling Event at the City of Kingman Public Works Yard. The event is from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, November 17 at the City of Kingman Public Works Yard at 3700 E. Andy Devine Ave.  Area residents are encouraged to discard their old, broken or unused televisions, computers and techn...
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BHC Pumpkin Fest Event 2018

Friday, October 26th Mohave Community College was visited by many ghouls, goblins, witches and warlocks with many tricks up their sleeves and treats in their baskets! The turnout was genuinely incredible and a collection of games set up around campus entertained not just children, but adults as well.      Faculty and other volunteers participated in a pumpkin decorating contest.   &nbs...
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