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AWC Music Faculty Presents Classical Concert on January 29

The Arizona Western College Music Faculty will be presenting a Classical Concert on Sunday, January 29th at 5pm.  They will be performing vocal and instrumental classical music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Avenue in Yuma.  

This concert is free, but donations will be accepted.  Everyone is invited to come and enjoy an evening of classical music. For more information, please contact Professor Abriol at (928) 317-6019 or Rodney.Abriol@azwestern.edu.

Jumpstart Saturday Begins January 21

Convenient Time for Prospective Students to Complete Pre-Enrollment Tasks

Jumpstart Saturday is a new program at Arizona Western College that allows prospective students the opportunity to complete their pre-enrollment tasks during a time that is convenient. Not everyone can get out to the campus during the work week, and students often want parents to accompany them. Therefore, AWC will offer one Saturday per month from January to April, with limited services available to prepare students for the next registration cycle.

Finalists for Associate Dean, South Yuma County Announced

The public has two chances to meet the three finalists for the job of AWC Associate Dean of South County. Public forums are scheduled for Monday, January 30th, in both San Luis and Somerton.

Monday, January 30, 2017

Candidate #1 – Dr. Daniel O’Meara

Yuma Fine Arts Donates Permanent Art Collection to AWC

Yuma Fine Arts Association (YFAA) have elected to donate their 400 piece Permanent Art Collection to the Arizona Western College Foundation that will be curated at the College. AWC is honored to be a recipient of this collection that will move over to campus during the month of January 2017.

AWC Welding Team Wins Gold in the 2016 Welding Thunder Competition

The Arizona Western College Ernest Lopez Welding Institute team competed in the 2016 Welders Without Borders: Welding Thunder Team Fabrication competition, bringing home gold post-secondary fabrication and gold for the STEM award. 

AWC Winter Volleyball Camp for Ages 9-15

Arizona Western College Volleyball will be hosting their Winter Volleyball Camp for boys and girls that are ages 9-15.  The camp takes place January 3rd-January 5th from 9am to 1pm in the AWC Gym.  The cost is $75 on/or before December 22nd or $90 at the door.

AWC Parker Learning Center Ribbon Cutting

AWC Parker Learning Center Ribbon Cutting
1.8 Million Dollar Expansion Marks Historic Community Partnership

On Monday, December 12th, the Arizona Western College Parker Community Center was officially opened.   Dignitaries and AWC officials gathered to cut the ceremonial ribbon on the newest facility in the La Paz area. It was time to celebrate a history of community partnerships and a future of collaborations.

2016 AWC Holiday Basketball Camp for Grades K-12

Arizona Western College Men’s Basketball will be having their 2016 Holiday Basketball Camp for boys and girls that are in grades K-12.  The two day camp takes place on Monday, December 19 and Tuesday, December 20 from 8am to 12pm in the AWC Gym.  The cost is $50 until December 15th and then the cost will be $60 the day of registration.

AWC Jazz Ensemble Presents their Fall Concert on December 7

AWC Jazz Ensemble Presents their Fall Concert on December 7

Yuma, AZ (December 6, 2016)-The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will be having their Fall Concert on Wednesday, December 7.  The concert will take place at the AWC Theater on the Yuma Campus at 7:00 pm.

This concert is free and open to the public, but donations are encouraged and accepted. For more information, please contact Professor Pollard at (928) 344-7573 or louis.pollard@azwestern.edu.