Summer work set to impact 19 strategic objectives
Yuma, AZ (October 9, 2019) – To help bring the Arizona Western College Strategic Plan 2025 to fruition, several cross-functional teams made up of faculty and staff attended training in Yuma and around the region in the past few months.
Yuma, AZ (October 8, 2019) - The Arizona Western College Community Band will be having its Fall Concert on Monday, October 21.
The performance will take place at 7 p.m. at Mary Elizabeth Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St. Two of the featured compositions are “With Pleasure” by John Philip Sousa and “A Northern Legend” by Alfred Reed.
The concert is free and open to the public of all ages. Donations will be accepted.
Yuma, AZ (October 7, 2019) – Arizona Western College faculty and community members will be performing during an upcoming lecture recital on Sunday, Oct. 20.
“Moving Away from the Margins: Women Composers - Center Stage!” will feature both men and women playing music written by women composers. There will be a brass trio, a horn solo, a flute solo, a piano solo, a piano duet, and two vocal soloists.
Yuma, AZ (October 3, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Music Department’s fall choral concerts will celebrate the diversity of “Our American Heritage.”
AWC Professor of Choral and Vocal Music Deltrina Grimes shared that there will be an eclectic combination of music performed, including folk songs, sacred music, traditional spirituals, hymns, ballads, dance tunes, and an arrangement of the American Civil War song “Aura Lee.”
Yuma, AZ (October 2, 2019) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Transfer & Career Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Ave. The expo will highlight what opportunities are available 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.
Parker, AZ (October 1, 2019) – October is Financial Aid Month at Arizona Western College La Paz campuses.
Students in La Paz County will have the opportunity to attend Financial Aid Workshops to learn about what funding sources are available to them. Staff will assist participants in preparing for the Spring and Fall 2020 semesters by helping them complete the financial aid process and fill out the 2020/2021 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)
Some employees had written works published, others were recognized with awards
Yuma, AZ (September 26, 2019) – Several Arizona Western College faculty and staff members attended and presented at a variety of conferences over the spring and summer semesters this year. Employees were also recognized for their written published works and were honored with awards as well.
Production based on book about four Mexican girls coming of age in America
Yuma, AZ (September 26, 2019) – In October, Arizona Western College Theater will present a piece that will resonate with audiences.
Yuma, AZ (September 25, 2019) – Several workforce development agencies will be hosting a Yuma Community Job & Education Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Community members are invited to come out and learn about what employment opportunities and resources are available locally.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma Civic Center, 1440 W. Desert Hills Dr.
