AWC La Paz offers professional development opportunities
Parker, AZ (November 7, 2019) – Arizona Western College has a variety of professional development workshops available for the public to take advantage of.
Annual Fine Arts fundraiser to feature Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Yuma, AZ (November 7, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Fine Arts Department is teaming up to present music, theater, and art to the community during The Radio Active Variety Show.
This year’s annual fundraiser for scholarships will include scenes from Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and also feature vocal and band music. In addition to the show, the Art Department will be sharing through creative demonstrations, Graphic Arts will be taking photos, and a silent auction will also be held.
StoryCorps to begin recording interviews with Yumans on Nov. 20
KAWC/Border Radio will host StoryCorps for 5 weeks to help record the stories of local residents
Yuma, AZ (Nov. 5, 2019) – StoryCorps, a renowned nonprofit organization celebrating the stories of everyday Americans, will record interviews in Yuma from November 20 to December 21 as part of its cross-country MobileBooth tour. Having collected more than 65,000 interviews from Americans in all 50 states, StoryCorps has gathered one of the largest single collections of human voices ever recorded.
Community invited to attend Horizon Symposium on Nov. 15
Award-winning journalist and author Anya Kamenetz will be keynote speaker
Yuma, AZ (October 31, 2019) – Arizona Western College is bringing back the Horizon Symposium and inviting the public to come be a part of the conversation again, and to dream big about local education.
Start Up Saturday to help future students reach academic goals
Parker, AZ (October 31, 2019) – Don't have time during the week to inquire about AWC? Come by on Saturday, Nov. 16, to check off your pre-enrollment to-do list just in time for Spring 2020 registration.
Prospective or incoming students are invited to drop in from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Start Up Saturday at the AWC Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave.
Transfer & Career Expo to highlight Business, Communications, & Education
Yuma, AZ (October 31, 2018) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Transfer & Career Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway/Courtyard of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. The expo will specifically focus on Business, Communications, and Education opportunities for current and prospective students.
Learn about what career possibilities are available within an Arizona Western College major. Explore and network with agencies and employers about current and future jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.
Seventh graders to take “First-Generation Steps” toward college
Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2019) – Arizona Western College is inviting seventh-grade students in the Talent Search program to visit campus Wednesday, Nov. 6, as part of a First-Generation Steps event.
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will have an opportunity to explore careers and learn about pursuing higher education. The event will begin in the South Wing of the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.
3rd Annual First-Generation Celebration to be held Nov. 6
Event to feature speakers, resource fair, and film screening
Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2019) – With over 60% of the population at Arizona Western College identifying as first-generation college goers, the campus aims to make resources and activities more accessible for students, especially those who may need additional support and guidance.
Chili Cook-Off to raise funds for scholarships
Teams participate in heated competition for title of event champion
Yuma, AZ (October 30, 2019) – Join the Arizona Western College Alumni Association as teams compete to be recognized for making the Best Chili in Yuma County. Proceeds will benefit AWC Alumni scholarships and programs.