YUMA, Ariz.(November 29, 2018) – Year in and year out, the El Toro Bowl has brought in some of the top junior college football talent in the nation. This year’s version is no different, and two NJCAA Top 20 teams will square off on Saturday in Yuma at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The sixth-ranked Lackawanna College Falcons (10-0) travels to Yuma to take on the 19th ranked Arizona Western College Matadors (6-4).
Yuma, AZ (November 28, 2018) – Rebekah Eaves is hanging up her Matador jersey as she moves on from the Arizona Western College Volleyball team to become a Statesmen at William Penn University.
Eaves, a sophomore defensive specialist, signed her National Letter of Intent with William Penn during a signing ceremony at AWC on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
After coming to Yuma from Farmington, New Mexico as a walk on, Eaves earned a scholarship as a sophomore, allowing her to earn an associate degree in Elementary Education.
Yuma, AZ (Nov. 28, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Choral Department will be “Singing in the Holiday” during their annual Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 7.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m. at St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave. AWC Youth Choir, Chamber Singers, and Yuma Chorale will be featured during the performance.
The community is invited to attend this free event. Donations will be accepted to support scholarships for the next generation of musicians.
Material to be on display for public viewing prior to auction
Yuma, AZ (November 27, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Geosciences Department will be holding a Rock Auction featuring almost 6,000 pounds of materials on Saturday, Dec. 8.
All proceeds from the event will go to the AWC Foundation Geoscience Fund to help support scholarships, field trips, and future supplies.
Yuma, AZ (November 27, 2018) – Four-legged visitors will be stopping by the Arizona Western College Yuma Campus on Thursday, Dec. 6, as part of the Pet-A-Pup Stress Relief event.
The Yuma Chapter of Love on a Leash will be bringing their therapy dogs to the 3C Breezeway from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to help the campus community alleviate stress as they prepare for final exams.
“Why not come out and give these sweet dogs some love and relieve some stress while you're at it?” said Christine Rouff, AWC Health and Wellness Coordinator.
Yuma, AZ (November 26, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Philosophical Society will be holding a screening of the 13th documentary on Thursday, Nov. 29.
In this film, scholars, activists, and politicians explore the intersections of race, justice, and mass incarceration.
The event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the public. The screening will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the grassy area behind the 3C building on the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket for the event.
Yuma, AZ (November 26, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Health and Wellness Department will be presenting a free Health Fair for the campus on Tuesday, Dec. 4. This event is also open to the community.
Stop by and check out services available on campus and in the community. Get a chair massage courtesy of the Licensed Massage Therapy program. Attendees can also get tested and obtain information regarding sexual health and other related issues.
Yuma, AZ (November 19, 2018) – Solo and ensemble performances will be a part of Classical Guitar Night at Arizona Western College on Monday, Dec. 3.
Guitar students from the studio of AWC Guitar Instructor Carl Posch will be featured during the event, which will begin at 7 p.m. at the AWC Theatre, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted.
For more information, contact Carl Posch at carl.posch@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7573.
Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Student Government Association, the Native American Club, and the International Student Program invite the community to learn more about Native American heritage and culture on Wednesday, Nov. 28.
AWC will be holding a Native American Heritage Celebration in conjunction with National Native American Heritage Month from 12 to 2 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.
