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AWC & NAU-Yuma to hold annual Startup Weekend

Yuma, AZ (March 14, 2019) – Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University-Yuma are hosting their third annual Startup Weekend from April 12-14, as a way to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch new business ideas.

Participants will take giant leaps in learning the skills needed to create a business, work on a startup team, and connect with people and resources all while experiencing the highs, lows, fun, and pressure that can come along with a startup business.

“I Choose Love” concert to raise funds for student vocal lessons

Yuma, AZ (March 14, 2019) – Arizona Western College vocal students and Chamber Singers will be teaming up with the Trinity United Methodist Chancel Choir to perform a biannual fundraiser concert on Sunday, March 24.

The “I Choose Love” concert will raise money for students that wish to take vocal lessons at AWC over the summer. While the concert is free and open for the public to attend, donations will be accepted to support the Letha Mae Colvin Summer Vocal Scholarship fund.

The performance will begin at 4 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave.

Scholarship recipients and donors to be recognized at annual celebration

Yuma, AZ (March 14, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Foundation will hold their Celebration of Scholars event on March 21, to honor scholarship recipients and donors.

The annual appreciation banquet is held to recognize the academic achievements of scholarship recipients and the generosity of donors who have made those opportunities possible. In 2018, the AWC Foundation granted almost $322,000 in scholarship awards and program support.  

Sustainability Fair to educate public on reducing environmental impact

Yuma, AZ (March 13, 2019) – The 12th Annual Arizona Western College Sustainability Fair will be held on Thursday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LR Fountain Area of the Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

The community is invited to stop by and learn various ways to reduce their personal impact on the environment and how they can promote a sustainable environment for future generations.

“Build Your Future” during AWC open house

Yuma, AZ (March 13, 2019) – Interested in attending Arizona Western College or starting a new career path?

The community is invited to the Build Your Future Open House on Wednesday, March 20, to come out and see what certificate and degree programs the college has to offer, meet associated clubs, interact with simulation labs, talk to educational leaders, and meet industry professionals.

The open house will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. in the 3C Building and Breezeway, located on the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

Somerton Middle School students visit San Luis Technology Institute

San Luis, AZ (March 12, 2019) – Students from Somerton Middle School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Class had an opportunity to learn about the Informatics program offered at Arizona Western College on Tuesday, March 12.

Arizona Western College names 2019 Teachers of the Year

Yuma, AZ (March 11, 2019) - Arizona Western College’s 2019 Teacher of the Year honorees are full-time faculty member Fabiana Bowles, Professor of Nursing, and associate faculty member Alma Barrandey, Director of the Child Development Learning Laboratory.

AWC Parker Learning Center to host Start Up Saturday for future students

Parker, AZ (March 11, 2019) – Prospective or incoming students are invited to drop in and complete their pre-enrollment to-do list during a Start Up Saturday event on March 16.

AWC selects four students for All-Arizona Academic Team

Yuma, AZ (March 7, 2019) – Four high-achieving students from Arizona Western College were recently honored at the All-Arizona Academic Team Recognition Ceremony at the East Valley Institute of Technology in Mesa, Arizona.   

This annual awards ceremony is held by the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society to recognize students chosen by their colleges for high academic distinction as well as for leadership and service to the community. To qualify, each student must be working toward an associate degree and maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.