Save the Date: April 28 Horizon Symposium Needs You
Public asked to help create future of college
Connect to Careers Career Expo - PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND EDUCATION CAREERS
Yuma, AZ (March 9, 2017) – The Public Safety, Health and Education Careers Expo will be held on Wednesday, March 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at Arizona Western College in the 3C Building-Courtyard on the Yuma Campus.
AWC Somerton Educational Family Night on March 22
Come out for food, fun, and college information
Arizona Western College’s Somerton Educational Family Night will be on Wednesday, March 22nd from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the AWC Somerton Center/Somerton Middle School.
Everyone is invited to this free event to experience local schools’ talents including dance, musical performances, and academic displays. This is a great way to spend an enjoyable afternoon with family, while also having fun and learning from community organizations and educational programs.
Susanna Zambrano Named Next Associate Dean for South Yuma County Services
Yuma, AZ (March 7, 2017)-Arizona Western College is pleased to announce that Susanna Zambrano has been named the next Associate Dean for South County Services.
Susanna Zambrano said, “I am honored to serve the students of South Yuma County is this new capacity and feel confident in the skills and experience that I have obtained at AWC in multiple roles, including teaching, student services, and administration. The next few years will be filled with growth and community involvement; I’m excited to be a part of it.”
From Matador to Wildcat, Lumberjack, and Sun Devil
AWC Hosts 2017 Transfer Week
Yuma, AZ (February 21, 2017) - Arizona Western College will be hosting the 2017 Transfer Week March 6th through March 9th. During this week, students will explore great transfer opportunities. Each day one of the Arizona universities will be featured and the activities will end with the annual Transfer Fairs at different Arizona Western College locations.
AWC’s Writer’s Harvest: Feeding Body and Mind
Alberto Ríos, Arizona Poet Laureate to Visit Campus
Yuma, AZ (February 23, 2017) –The Creative Writing School of Arizona Western College will be presenting “Writer’s Harvest” on Wednesday, March 1st at 6:30pm in the AWC Theater. The event will include a silent auction and a poetry reading by Alberto Alvaro Ríos, Poet Laureate of Arizona and National Book Award Finalist. All proceeds from the auction will benefit the Yuma Community Food Bank.
AWC Hosts Free Performance of the USMC Battle Color Detachment
The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment is partnering with the USMC Battle Color Detachment. Together they will host and present a FREE performance at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium located at Gila Ridge High School on Friday, March 3rd at 7pm (gates open at 6pm).
AWC February Career Expo: Business, CIS and Communication Careers
The upcoming February Career Expo: Business, CIS, and Communication Careers will be held on Wednesday, February 15th from 10:00 am to 2:00pm at Arizona Western College on the Yuma Campus. The expo will be held in the LR Building and on the South side of the LR Building (Facing AS/3C).
The expo provides students, alumni, and the general public the opportunity to network with organizations and employers offering jobs, internships and career related information focused on Business, CIS and Communications.
AWC Fine Arts Presents “The Radio Active Variety Show”
The Fine Arts Department at Arizona Western College will present “The Radio Active Variety Show”. This is a 1940's variety show featuring guest artist Justin Lujan, live radio plays, vocal and instrumental music. This event will take place on Saturday, February 25th at 7pm and Sunday, February 26th at 2:30pm at the AWC Theater located on the Yuma Campus. This is the AWC Fine Arts Department’s annual scholarship fundraiser.