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7Apr

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Fraud and loathing in Pima County

The Pima County Courthouse in downtown Tucson. (Michael Barera/Wikimedia Commons License) By JOSHUA BAILEYPima Post Last year, Pima County suffered a loss of nearly $43,000 due to a fraudulent account that used county taxpayers' funds, as per a fiscal report by the state's Auditor General released in March. The report stated the account was created by an employee of a construction company contracted by the county, and the procurement department failed to obtain a tax form to change the account's log-in credentials for an online money transfer service, leading to the loss. The audit report also highlighted issues with the county's verification procedures and recommended measures such as staff training and creating a monitoring system for vendors. The report further revealed t...

28Mar

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Hospitality leadership at Desert Vista plans to reopen catering branch in October

By QUENTIN AGNELLOPima Post It is no secret that the Desert Vista Campus is well known for its Culinary Arts and Hospitality program. However, the recent renovations to the campus’ kitchen and dining area have left the program unable to take orders or host catering events. This is set to change in the Fall, according to Jewel J. Mideau, academic director of hospitality leadership. Starting Oct. 21, the student-run service will resume catering operations with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, including brioche french toast, traditional scrambled eggs, barbacoa lunch buffet and a taco bar. Jerome Camacho, 40, and Shelby McFarlane, 29, are full-time chefs in the Culinary Arts program. They said that the catering options will be limited to staff events for now, but th...

Brief: PCC tax forms distributed, what to do if you don’t have yours

27Mar

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Brief: PCC tax forms distributed, what to do if you don’t have yours

An illustration of the W-2 and 1095-C tax documents sent out by Pima Community College. Pima Post Editorial Team According to @Pima News, "Pima Community College mailed W-2 and 1095-C tax forms via the U.S. Postal Service, Jan. 27 and Feb. 3, respectively. "Any employee who needs a copy may access them on MyPima. Login to MyPima > @Work page, scroll down to the 'Banner Online' box on the lower left side of the page. Select the Employee folder and Tax Forms. From the drop-down menu, find the needed tax form and the year, then select 'Display.' To print, choose 'Printable version' at the bottom left of the form." Questions or concerns should be directed to the Employee Service Center. The ESC can be reached by phone or email, at 520-206-4945 or [email protected].

Pima student named for All-U.S.A. Academic Team also gets a $25K Scholarship

16Mar

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Pima student named for All-U.S.A. Academic Team also gets a $25K Scholarship

Kira Okuma is acknowldged for her success after being named to the All-US and All-Arizona academic teams. (Photos courtesy PCC Community Relations.)Kira Okuma (Photos courtesy PCC Community Relations.) By QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post One Pima Community College student has proven her academic skill, compassion and determination. Kira Okuma, 25, has not only been chosen to be a part of the All-U.S. Academic Team. She has also been named one of the seven students to be in the All-Arizona Academic Team. Through this, they have been each rewarded with a scholarship worth $25k. “After shaking off the shock, I felt gratitude for every moment of kindness,” Okuma said in a recent e-mail. Only seven students are chosen to receive this award, and only 20 students in the nation ...

14Mar

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Royal pain in the brain: The Royal Ransomware attack and the current state of cyber warfare

By QUENTIN AGNELLOPima Post In our modern age of computer technologies, hacking and malicious software have become commonplace. Much like bacteria and viruses in real life, humans have developed suitable countermeasures over time. However, how do you quarantine a malicious virus that is being piloted by a person? That is the question I have asked since the Ransomware attack on the Tucson Unified School District that took place Jan. 30. According to KOLD News 13, TUSD consulted a professional after receiving a ransom letter on printers and copiers district-wide. Based on the style, IT experts were able to determine the source code of the malicious software, Royal Ransomware, which belongs to a group previously known as DEV-0569. Similar to Anonymous, it is a loosely ...

Pima College pathways for future paralegals

12Mar

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Pima College pathways for future paralegals

Sarah Jenista (left), Professor Lynnae Thandiwe (middle), Sydney DeZinno (right)Nathan AngelesSydney DeZinnoSarah Jenista What: Legal Service Assistance DayWhen: 10 a.m. to noon March 14Where: Amethyst Room, PCC Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave. By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Sydney DeZinno, who is studying law in the Paralegal Program at Pima Community College, wants to work in criminal defense. Growing up in south Florida, local media and neighborhood chatter teased with near-endless information about big criminal cases. Details behind the wrongdoings of notorious criminals such as Casey Anthony and Ted Bundy were easily accessible thanks to the Sunshine Law; a Florida law that provides open access to public records. Under Florida law, DeZinno could teach herself ...

Pima offers students solutions to help in combating stress

2Mar

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Pima offers students solutions to help in combating stress

PCC Academic Success Counselors Todd Slaney, M.Ed. and Erika Elias M.Ed. offer resources and support to help students find success. (Photos courtesy Pima Community College.) By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Life is full of curveballs. When students juggle too many balls, they can be hard to catch or even dodge. If you are going to school and work, going to school and raising a family or doing all three at once, your hands may be full. Pima Community College caters to the non-traditional student and offers resources to help students reach their academic goals. For example, counselors and advisers can work with students who struggle to complete classes needed for their degree or certificate. A counselor can help a student figure out how to organize time spent on what ...

Fashion forward: Pima author to discuss new book

20Feb

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Fashion forward: Pima author to discuss new book

Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs."Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs."Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs."Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs." “Everyday Fashion Found in Photographs” book discussionWhen: 1-1:30 p.m. Feb.22Who: Lisa Hodgkins, PCC librarian and authorWhere: PCC West Campus Library By JENNIFER LANEPima Post From 1 to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Pima Community College Librarian Lisa Hodgkins will give a presentation in the West Campus Library about her recently published book, “Everyday Fashion in Found Photographs: American Women of the Late 19th Cen...

1Feb

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The Student Life Department at Pima celebrates Black History Month

By QUENTIN S. AGNELLOPima Post Upcoming Black History Month EventsPower of Black Resilience: 12-1:15 p.m. Feb. 9, West Campus CafeteriaResilience Fair: Noon-2 p.m. Feb. 16, Downtown Campus“Wakanda Forever” screenings: Feb. 21, all campuses“Wakanda Forever” virtual discussion: 3-4 p.m. Feb. 21 on ZoomField trip to the Dunbar Pavilion: 3-4 p.m. March 1, West Campus (requires sign-up)For more info and to sign up, go to: pima.campuslabs.com/engage/news/272678 The arrival of February brings Black History Month, a month dedicated to remembering and understanding the storied history of Black, Indigenous or people of color’s heritage. It is not only a month of learning, it is a month of accepting and celebrating the resilience of these people who fought and suffered for generations to c...

Northwest Campus offers lunchtime discounted relaxing full-body massages on Fridays

27Jan

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Northwest Campus offers lunchtime discounted relaxing full-body massages on Fridays

Photo courtesy John Sweeney of the Therapeutic Massage Program at PCC. Student giving seated massage to client. By JENNIFER LANEPima Post Tense shoulders, clenched jaws and a tight lower back could be signs of emotional distress. For $20 for students and employees at Pima Community College, a 50-minute full-body Swedish massage can help refresh a strained body and worried mind. The massages are offered at 12:30 p.m. and 1:35 p.m. Fridays through March 17 at the Therapeutic Massage Program at Northwest Campus. PCC Therapeutic Massage students are perfecting their technique for a price you may not find anywhere else. People who sign up for a Swedish massage should expect to have “a feeling of deep relaxation and a general feeling of well-being,” said John Sweene...