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QPR Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training to be held at AWC

Yuma, AZ (August 15, 2018) – With suicide being one of the leading causes of death among 15 to 35 year olds, awareness and prevention are extremely important.

Arizona Western College’s Health and Wellness Department will be hosting a QPR Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training open to the community on Thursday, Sept. 20. The training will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Frances Morris Boardroom, located in the 3C Building of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC recipient of $400K National Endowment for the Humanities 1-to-1 match grant

Funds to be used for campus academic library renovations

Yuma, AZ (August 14, 2018) – Arizona Western College, in collaboration with the AWC Foundation, was recently awarded with a $400,000 Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The funds, as well a 1-to-1 match requirement, will be used to enhance student learning experiences by expanding AWC’s academic library services over the next four years.

Local Expert brings Small Unmanned Aerial Systems classes to AWC Yuma Campus

Yuma, AZ (August 7, 2018) – Small unmanned aerial systems, 55 lbs. and less, are changing the way businesses and industries work. However, for people who want to utilize the machines in their workplace or for individuals simply interested in learning more about the technology, it’s imperative that users gain an understanding of how to operate the equipment safely and correctly.

AWC Parker Community Center utilized by various agencies

Parker, AZ (August 2, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Parker Community Center has been used as the venue for a variety of community activities and events when it’s not being used as classroom space.

The 11,200-square-foot facility, which opened in December of 2016, can also be converted into a large meeting area to accommodate 250 seated guests, dining style. The center also includes a fitness center, kitchen, and offices.

International exhibition of contemporary prints to be on display at AWC San Luis Learning Center

San Luis, AZ (Aug 2, 2018) – Images created by 53 printmakers from five countries will be featured at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center as part of the Horned Toad Print Exchange II.

The international traveling exhibition is free for the community to attend and will be on display from August 15 to September 14. People can stop by to view the artwork at the AWC San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Avenue, San Luis, Ariz., Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Certified Nursing Assistant program returns to La Paz County

Certificate helped local graduate gain an edge in university work

Parker, AZ (July 31, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is returning to La Paz County in the spring of 2019.

New Recipe for Healthy Cooking Class

Time change makes class more appealing

Yuma, AZ (July 26, 2018) – Interested in incorporating healthy cooking methods into your daily lifestyle?
Arizona Western College is offering a Healthy Cooking class at a new time this fall to help students develop the skills to choose, cook, and eat healthy foods.

Student talks dual enrollment, benefits of attending AWC

Discounted rate made college a reality for Parker student

Parker, AZ (July 24, 2018) – Being dual enrolled in high school and college gave Elias Martinez the opportunity to narrow down which programs he was interested in, at a discounted rate.

AWC to offer extended hours starting Aug. 1

Staff to be available for students 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Yuma, AZ (July 25, 2018) – Arizona Western College will be extending their daily hours of operation by two hours beginning Wednesday, August 1.

 After being open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for decades, student-facing services at the AWC Yuma Campus will now be open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.