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Empowering Students with PCC’s Adulting 101 & 201 Series
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Empowering Students with PCC’s Adulting 101 & 201 Series

By Rebecca Ursule Photo by Pima Community College's First Year Experience Program's Instagram. Flyer of past Adulting 101 event. Pima Community College offers a program that goes beyond the conventional academic curriculum, aiming to equip students with essential life skills crucial for navigating the complexities of college successfully. This program, known as the Adulting 101 & 201 Series, is designed to empower students with practical knowledge and resources to thrive both on and off campus. Mission of the Series Adulting 101 & 201's mission is to empower students to navigate adulthood with autonomy, independence and confidence. The series recognizes that college life extends beyond classrooms and textbooks; it encompasses the development of skills nece...
Sweet Tomatoes Exclusively Returns to Tucson
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Sweet Tomatoes Exclusively Returns to Tucson

By Steve Forrester Between 2023 and 2024, over twenty different Tucson-area restaurants closed their doors. We’re happy to see that one restaurant has returned with their doors wide open, and not just returned to Tucson, but exclusively returned to our fair city. This restaurant is Sweet Tomatoes, which had its grand re-opening at Broadway and Wilmot on April 1st, 2024. At 11:00 a.m. on that drizzly Monday morning, a long line of guests showed up (the first in line arrived at least an hour early), and all applauded when the doors opened and the line began to slowly step inside the renovated restaurant. Everyone in line gave a sigh of relief because finally, a lost institution had been resurrected, just after Easter Sunday. The hostess and management gave everyone a warm...
Enjoy A Night of Dance with Pima Arts
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Enjoy A Night of Dance with Pima Arts

By Rebecca Ursule Photo by Pima Arts Don't forget to mark your calendars for an exhilarating evening of dance as Pima Community Collegepresents its highly anticipated Spring Performance with two showings: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the prestigious Proscenium Theatre at West Campus and promises to be a celebration of diverse dance styles and exceptional talent. The performance is under the expert direction of Nolan Kubota. Pima Dance will enchant audiences with acaptivating array of faculty and student choreography. From Contemporary and Jazz to Modernand Hip-Hop, the routines will showcase the versatility and artistry of our dancers. This is an opportunity for the students and s...
J.A.D.E. Retreat Looking for Social Justice Leaders
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J.A.D.E. Retreat Looking for Social Justice Leaders

By Mike Korchmaros and Pima Leadership Institute Image by Pima Leadership Institute Are you interested in leadership? Social Justice? Want to grow as an equitable leader? Apply to be a participant at this year's J.A.D.E. (Justice, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Empowerment) retreat! The J.A.D.E. program, by the Pima Leadership Institute, is a one-day social justice-focused event. They're hosting its once a semester workshop on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the PCC East Campus' Community Room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. It includes lunch, a graduation cord and other goodies. At the end of attending J.A.D.E., participants will: - Understand social justice, activism and allyship and develop introductory knowledge and skills that can be applied to navigate effectively in higher education a...
Engage and Empower: Spring 2024 Student Senate Town Hall at Pima Community College
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Engage and Empower: Spring 2024 Student Senate Town Hall at Pima Community College

By Rebecca Ursule, Student Governing Board Representative Image by Pima Community College Student Senate Are you curious about the Student Senate's endeavors during the Spring 2024 term? Eager to have your questions answered or voice your thoughts on matters close to your heart? Look no further! Join us at the Spring 2024 Town Hall hosted by the Student Senate, where transparency meets student engagement. The Student Senate is excited to invite all PCC students to this enlightening event. It serves as a unique platform for students to gain insights into the Senate's ongoing initiatives, ask questions and actively participate in shaping the student experience. The Town Hall is not just an assembly; it's a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Date, Time and How to Join ...
Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join the Pima Community College Student Senate
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join the Pima Community College Student Senate

Student Governing Board Representative Rebecca Ursule (front, center) with members of the Student Senate By Rebecca Ursule, Student Governing Board Representative Image by Pima Community College Student Senate Are you passionate about making a difference in the Pima Community College (PCC) experience? Do you want to be a voice for your fellow students, representing their concerns and advocating for positive change? If so, the PCC Student Senate might be the perfect avenue for you to channel your enthusiasm and drive for student advocacy. A Diverse Representation The PCC Student Senate is composed of up to two elected student representatives from various campuses, ensuring a diverse and inclusive representation. These campuses include Desert Vista, Downtown, East, Northwest, ...
Pima Community College Receives $3 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant For Online Degrees
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Pima Community College Receives $3 Million U.S. Department of Education Grant For Online Degrees

By RUTH BEHRPima Post Pima Community College has been awarded a $3 million grant in order to help Hispanic and low-income students complete degrees online. This grant is part of the U.S. Department of Education's Title V grant program. According to an email from Vice President of Distance Education Michael Amick, with this funding, Pima hopes to expand online student support by developing a Virtual Success Center that focuses on online coaching, mentoring, and other virtual community engagement activities. In addition, the grant will help fund new content for online courses as well as increased professional development for online staff. This comes as Pima continues to see a rise in online enrollment; this Fall 2023 semester has 47% of its classes online.
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Pima Selects New Director of Military and Veterans Services

Pima Community College has selected Alissa McKaig as its new Director of Military and Veterans Services, according to an email from Vice Chancellor for External Relations Phil Burdick. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Retired (Ret.) McKaig is a native of Westmont, NJ. She graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and received her commission as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the university’s Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) in 2000. Commissioned into the Army Aviation Branch, Alissa’s first operational assignment was at Fort Hood, Texas, where she served as Company Executive Officer and Platoon Leader, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized). She deployed with the unit to Iraq in Marc...
Pima Soccer Players Chosen as Players and Goalkeepers of the Week
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Pima Soccer Players Chosen as Players and Goalkeepers of the Week

Arizona Community College Athletic Conference has chosen Pima Community College women’s soccer players Jessica Alvarez and Adriana Pacheco as players and goalkeepers for the week of Sept 17-23. Alvarez, a freshman midfielder, was selected ACCAC Division II Player of the Week while Pacheco, a sophomore goalkeeper, was named ACCAC Division II Goalkeeper of the Week. Alvarez scored three goals and had one assist for the week. She netted two goals in Pima’s win over GateWay Community College and scored one goal in their win at Paradise Valley Community College. Alvarez has played in five games and has eight points. Pacheco played 104 minutes at the net giving up no goals and had four saves. The Aztecs outscored their opponents 13-2 last week. Pacheco has played and started in four gam...