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7Sep

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Pima kicks off its Fall 2023 semester

By RUTH BEHRPima Post The start of the Fall 2023 semester has brought 17,899 students to Pima Community College to pursue their passions through higher education, according to Pima’s Executive Director of Community and Government Relations, Libby Howell. Pima's diverse student body contains a wide variety of experiences and interests, but one thing they share is their decision to attend Pima this Fall. Students return to classes at the West campus, September 8, 2023. Many students prefer Pima over other options for its affordability, though it's not the only advantage Pima offers – many students prefer its limited class and campus sizes. "Classes here are much smaller compared to university ones, so there's more chances for one-on-one with professors," stated Martín, a first year ...

Second-degree learns: Hector Rodriguez returns to Pima for another degree

22May

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Second-degree learns: Hector Rodriguez returns to Pima for another degree

Hector Rodriguez poses for a photo in the Arizona desert. (Photo courtesy of Hector Rodriquez) By QUENTIN AGNELLOPima Post Many students that graduate from Pima Community College with associate degrees go on to follow their careers. Surprisingly, some students choose to return for a second degree. Hector Rodriguez is an alumnus at Pima and currently is studying Archaeology. A storied man and a hard worker for a local Home Depot, his presence on West Campus that day was confident. His cowboy hat matched his Southwestern attire. “When I first began studying at Pima, I was not ready for college,” Rodriguez said. “I did well in school but I was not prepared for college life, but Pima prepared me academically and helped me grow up.” Rodriguez’s first associate degr...

19May

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PCC Students learn to find artifacts

Students from ARC 275 and ARC 277 dig at a site in the northern Tucson Basin. From left to right, Emily Barrick, instructor Mary Prasciunas, Justin Elliott, Jacob Lanning, Skylar Morrell, with June Williams in the background. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas)Students in Pima Community College's ARC 276 and 278 classes. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas)Students in Pima Community College's ARC 276 and 278 classes. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas)Students in ARC 278. (Photo courtesy of Karl Hoerig)Students in the ARC 276 class. (Photo courtesy of Mary Prasciunas) By JENNIFER LANEPima Post For the first time in the history of Pima Community College, archaeology students recently searched for artifacts on Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s ranch land. The students did this in the Archaeolog...

18May

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My New York City Trip: Part Two

Story and photo gallery by QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post Part Two Friday, March 24 It was another day in The Big Apple. My parents, my step-sister and I, were staying in an Airbnb in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Despite the old and rugged feeling of the building, it became a comfortable haven from the frigid cold of the early mornings. My step-sister and her father were early risers, so they went and got coffee for us while we slept. Once everyone was awake, we decided on brunch at the Reunion Café. It was a short but harrowing walk to the café. Apparently, street fights are common throughout Manhattan. I witnessed my first one on the way to brunch. Two men broke out into a brawl for seemingly no reason. Within four seconds, the fight ended as both combatants w...

11May

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A trip to New York City: part one

A photo of Liberty Island's Lady Liberty. (Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post)A photo of the main processing center of Ellis Island. (Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post)A Draft Beer: Weihenstephaner Hefeweiss Dunkel.(Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post)The ceremonial armor of King Henry VIII, 1509-47. (Quentin S. Agnello/Pima Post) Story and photos by QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post Part One Tuesday, March 21, 2023 I did not know what to expect when I first arrived in New York City. Graciously, our Uber driver at the airport navigated the aggressive streets of Manhattan. The Manhattan Bridge was part of our route. However, at night it is more of a deathtrap than a beautiful sight, because there was very little paint to signify the border on a two-lane road. We made it in one piece to our ...

3May

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Pride for Kanji: Japanese Culture Appreciation Day happening at the Downtown Campus

Japanese Culture Appreciation DayWhere: Pima Community College Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave., Amethyst Room When: 4-5:30 p.m. (exhibition) 5:30-8:30 p.m. main event May 9Admission: Free By QUENTIN S. AGNELLO All people from across the world should be respected for their unique culture and way of life. With that being said, Pima Community College has a diverse language department that teaches such languages as Arabic, Spanish, Japanese and Native American. It’s safe to say that if you are interested in learning a language, there are plenty of choices. Recently, Japanese classes are collaborating with Downtown Campus in order to celebrate Japanese Culture Appreciation Day. According to Kazuyo Keller, a Japanese language instructor at PCC, this is not the f...

PCC star soccer player to transfer to Ivy League school

20Apr

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PCC star soccer player to transfer to Ivy League school

Garate throws the ball back into play at the 2022 National Championship. (Photo courtesy Fernando Garate)Garate, middle-right, is joined by his coaches during his commitment ceremony to Cornell. (Photo courtesy Fernando Garate)Garate signing to go to Cornell with his family. (Photo courtesy Fernando Garate)Garate when he was 7 at a soccer game. (Photo courtesy Fernando Garate)Garate celebrates with his family after the 2021 national championship.Garate with his best friends.Garate was 2021 Salpointe Catholic High School player of the year.Garate defending at the 2021 national championships, Pima College vs CCBC Essex Knights.David Cosgrove at practice (Jennifer Lane/Pima Post)Daniel Ehler practicing at Pima's West Campus soccer facilities. (Jennifer Lane/Pima Post)) By JENNIFER LANEPima...

Event: Pima College hosts NC3 National Signing Day

20Apr

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Event: Pima College hosts NC3 National Signing Day

A representation of Pima College's next class of students signs their letter of intent at PCC's NC3 National Signing Day Event. (Joshua Manis/Pima Post) The Pima Post Editorial Team Pima Community College held its annual signing day today, hosting hundreds of future students ready to commit to their goals with the school. The event was hosted in the advanced manufacturing building of PCC's downtown campus. Students made connections with representatives from businesses in the community and leaders from programs available at the college.

NC3 National Signing Day: Win scholarships, ask questions at yearly event

14Apr

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NC3 National Signing Day: Win scholarships, ask questions at yearly event

(Photo courtesy Gayle Bell)(Photo courtesy Gayle Bell) By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Just as professional athletes can sign a letter of intent to commit to a team, students can do the same for academic programs at Pima Community College. On April 20, more than 500 students have registered to sign a letter of intent to complete a degree or certificate program at PCC. If you go...What: NC3 National Letter of Intent Signing DayWhere: Downtown Campus, Advanced Manufacturing Building, 1255 N. Stone Ave.When: April 20Check-in for students starts at 8:30 a.m.Signing Day begins at 9:30 a.m.Focus on Your Future begins at 10:30 a.m. After students sign, they will don baseball caps and celebrate the intention of completing an academic goal with other students. The even...

‘Proof’ positive: Pima’s Spring production explores connections

13Apr

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‘Proof’ positive: Pima’s Spring production explores connections

Gianbari Deebom. Director for 'Proof'P.J. Peavy, Assistant Director for 'Proof'The set house under a glow from the opening light display.Set lighting for the presentation of "Proof."Nickole Custodio (Catherine) and Julia Waters (Claire) present shared prop work in this scene together.Juan Galvan (Hal) shares dialogue with Nickole Custodio (Catherine)Mike Sultzbach as Robert giving a short monologue Pima Arts Event InformationWhere: Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 W. Anklam Road, Black Box TheaterWhen: 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday April 13-23Ticket Info: Pima Community College | Ticketing - Ticket Office Home (universitytickets.com) Story and photos by QUENTIN AGNELLOPima Post I have seen many live and broadcast productions of theater over the years. ...