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AWC Music Faculty and Community Members Performing April 15

Yuma, AZ (March 27, 2018) – Music lovers of all ages are invited to an upcoming concert featuring AWC music faculty and community members.

The AWC Music Faculty and Friends: Chamber Music in the Foothills performance will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, 11273 E. 40th St.

The concert will include a vocal ensemble, the AWC String Ensemble, the Yuma Brass Quintet, and the Sonoran Chamber Players. Works performed will feature vocal soloists, oboe, horn, cello, piano, and tuba.

New welding professor an AWC, NAU Yuma alum

Yuma, AZ (March 26, 2018) – After working one dead end job to the next, Bobby Alvarado knew it was time for a change. While flipping through an Arizona Western College course catalog brought home by his wife, he decided to enroll in some classes and pursue a career doing something he enjoyed – welding.

Now, 15 years later, he’s made his way back to AWC as a first-year Professor of Welding.

AWC Communications & Marketing Teams Earn Awards

Yuma, AZ (March 26, 2018) – Two AWC departments brought home regional marketing awards last week for their innovative efforts to sell the benefits of higher education in Yuma and La Paz counties.

AWC celebrating Earth Day with annual Sustainability Fair

Scholarship to be raffled off for two solar courses
Yuma, AZ (March 22, 2018) – The 11th Annual Arizona Western College Sustainability Fair will be held on Thursday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LR Fountain Area of the Yuma Campus.

The community is invited to stop by and learn various ways to reduce their carbon footprint and promote a sustainable environment for future generations.

The event will feature informative and interactive booths and demonstrations as well as music, food vendors, and a sustainable lunch available for purchase for $8.

ToroMail to be replaced, significantly upgraded during Spring Break

Yuma, AZ (March 22, 2018) – Arizona Western College students will be logging into a new and improved email system beginning Monday, April 2.

Annual Agriculture Student Industry Forum held March 23

Yuma, AZ (March 15, 2018) – Arizona Western College is holding their 8th Annual Agriculture Student Industry Forum to give students an opportunity to meet with industry experts.

During the forum, agriculture majors from AWC and University of Arizona Yuma will have a chance to talk with members of the local agricultural community about job preparation and career options.

The event will be begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 23, in the South Wing of the Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC students to be celebrated at University Transfer Signing Day

Yuma, AZ (March 14, 2018) – Arizona Western College Transfer Services, the AWC Alumni Association, and the AWC KEYS program will be hosting a University Transfer Signing Day to celebrate students who are continuing their education beyond AWC to Arizona state universities.

The event will be held on Thursday, April 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the LR Breezeway on the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

Celtic Concert Mar 18

AWC Music Department presents Celtic concert
Yuma, AZ (March 8, 2018) – The Arizona Western College String Ensemble, Chamber Choir and Youth Choir will be performing an Evening of Celtic Music on Sunday, March 18.

The concert will begin at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave.

The community is invited to attend this free event. Free will donations will be accepted to benefit AWC Music Department student scholarships.

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Calling Entrepreneurs to Startup Weekend!

AWC, NAU Yuma hosting Startup Weekend for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Yuma, AZ (March 5, 2018) - Arizona Western College and Northern Arizona University Yuma are hosting their second Startup Weekend on March 23-25, to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch new business ideas and technologies.

Last year’s inaugural Startup Weekend resulted in several business ventures and prizes awarded to participants.