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AWC Alumni Invited for Celebration Breakfast

Longtime faculty members Dr. Kathryn A. Watson & Dr. George Montopoli honored as 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

Yuma, AZ (October 25, 2018) –  Arizona Western College is inviting alumni and community partners to the annual AWC Alumni Breakfast and Hall of Fame Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 8 - 9 a.m. in the Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. AWC’s 2018 Hall of Fame Inductees Dr. Kathryn A. Watson and Dr. George Montopoli will be honored at the breakfast.

Arizona Court of Appeals to hold oral argument at AWC

Yuma, AZ (October 24, 2018) – Arizona Western College and the Arizona Court of Appeals invite the community to attend an oral argument about the case Waltz Healing Center, Inc. v. Arizona Department of Health Services.

The oral argument will be held Friday, Nov. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Avenue 8E. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to go through security for screening.

Chucasso Arte on display at AWC San Luis Learning Center

San Luis, AZ (October 22, 2018) – The community is invited to come check out the Chucasso Arte exhibit currently on display until Friday, Nov. 9, at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Avenue, San Luis, Ariz.

The exhibition is free for the community to attend and open on Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Yuma ASCPA chapter presents “The Road to the CPA”

Yuma, AZ (October 22, 2018) – The road to achieving the Certified Public Accountant designation can be challenging if you’re not prepared.

That’s why the Arizona Western College Accounting program, the AWC Business Group club, and the Arizona Society of CPAs (ASCPA) Yuma chapter are teaming up to present, “The Road to the CPA,” on Tuesday, October 23.

AWC Student Helps Others with FAFSA

Yuma, AZ (October 18, 2018) – Bailey Figueroa is graduating from Arizona Western College with her associate’s degree thanks to Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) funding.

She was initially inspired to pursue higher education after watching her older sister, Tiffany, become the first person in their family to graduate from college. Bailey wanted to follow in her sister’s footsteps, but finances were an obstacle. Without financial aid, she would have only been able to take two classes per semester due to cost.

AWC Civic Orchestra celebrating 43rd season of Classics by Moonlight

Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2018) – Join the Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra for Classics by Moonlight on Saturday, October 20.

As part of their 43rd season, the full Civic Orchestra along with the String Ambassadors, Young String Ambassadors, and Twinklers will be presenting music including legends, dragons, pirates, firebirds, zombies and more for the whole family to enjoy.

AWC Community Band presents Fall Concert

Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2018) - The Arizona Western College Community Band will be having its Fall Concert on Monday, October 22.

The soundtrack-themed performance featuring music from movies like, “The Incredibles,” and “Jurassic Park,” will take place at 7 p.m. at Mary Elizabeth Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St. 

The concert is free and open to the public of all ages. Donations will be accepted.

For more information, contact Professor Shawn Pollard at louis.pollard@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7573.

AWC Theater presents murder mystery

Yuma, AZ (October 11, 2018) – The community is invited to come out and attend the Arizona Western College Theater performance of “Trifles,” a masterful blend of murder mystery and social commentary.

Farmer John Wright has been murdered, but the men investigating can't find any clues. John's wife, Minnie, is suspected of the murder.

Written in 1916 before women could vote or serve on juries, this one-act play is considered an early feminist masterpiece.

OctSOBER Fest to promote alcohol awareness

Yuma, AZ (October 10, 2018) – Who says you can't have fun while learning about the responsibilities that go along with alcohol consumption?

Arizona Western College will be holding their annual OctSOBER Fest on Thursday, Oct. 18, to help educate students and the college community about the effects of alcohol use.

They’ll be doing so using activities like root beer pong, the intoxiclock (to see how alcohol affects the human body), drunk goggle demonstrations, and more. There will also be free mocktails.