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J.A.D.E. Retreat Looking for Social Justice Leaders
26Mar By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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J.A.D.E. Retreat Looking for Social Justice Leaders

By Mike Korchmaros and Pima Leadership Institute Image courtesy of Pima Leadership Institute Are you interested in leadership? Social Justice? Want to grow as an equitable leader? Apply to be a participant at this year's J.A.D.E. (Justice, Advocacy, Dialogue, and Empowerment) retreat! The J.A.D.E. program, by the Pima Leadership Institute, is a one-day social justice-focused event. They're hosting its once a semester workshop on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the PCC East Campus' Community Room from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.. It includes lunch, a graduation cord and other goodies. At the end of attending J.A.D.E., participants will: - Understand social justice, activism and allyship and develop introductory knowledge and skills that can be applied to navigate effectively in high...
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Engage and Empower: Spring 2024 Student Senate Town Hall at Pima Community College
17Mar By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Engage and Empower: Spring 2024 Student Senate Town Hall at Pima Community College

By Rebecca Ursule, Student Governing Board Representative Image courtesy of Pima Community College Student Senate Are you curious about the Student Senate's endeavors during the Spring 2024 term? Eager to have your questions answered or voice your thoughts on matters close to your heart? Look no further! Join us at the Spring 2024 Town Hall hosted by the Student Senate, where transparency meets student engagement. The Student Senate is excited to invite all PCC students to this enlightening event. It serves as a unique platform for students to gain insights into the Senate's ongoing initiatives, ask questions and actively participate in shaping the student experience. The Town Hall is not just an assembly; it's a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. Date, Time and H...
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join the Pima Community College Student Senate
17Mar By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential: Join the Pima Community College Student Senate

Student Governing Board Representative Rebecca Ursule (center) with members of the Student Senate By Rebecca Ursule, Student Governing Board Representative Image courtesy of Pima Community College Student Senate Are you passionate about making a difference in the Pima Community College (PCC) experience? Do you want to be a voice for your fellow students, representing their concerns and advocating for positive change? If so, the PCC Student Senate might be the perfect avenue for you to channel your enthusiasm and drive for student advocacy. A Diverse Representation The PCC Student Senate is composed of up to two elected student representatives from various campuses, ensuring a diverse and inclusive representation. These campuses include Desert Vista, Downtown, East, Northwes...
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Learn About La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
21Feb By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Learn About La Fiesta de los Vaqueros

By Lynessa Corrales & Mike Korchmaros Image courtesy of Mike Korchmaros Okay, buckaroos and buckarettes. Get ready for this year's Tucson Rodeo. The La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (Festival of the Cowboy) is celebrating its 99th year here in the Old Pueblo. It runs from Feb. 17-25. This year’s parade will follow a new route. The new route will begin at South 12th Avenue and West Drexel Road. The route will head east on Drexel to South Nogales Highway. Then it will head north until it reaches East Irvington Road, just before reaching the rodeo grounds. The parade starts at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22. It is free for everyone. but grandstand seats are available to purchase. There is also a parking charge. La Fiesta de los Vaqueros (or the Tucson Rodeo) has been a long-...
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Tucson Meet Yourself Celebrates 50th Anniversary
12Oct By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Tucson Meet Yourself Celebrates 50th Anniversary

October 13 marks the beginning of Tucson's 50th annual Tucson Meet Yourself event, a free festival which celebrates traditional folk arts by those from the wide variety of cultures that call Tucson home. Participants can experience local music and dance, arts and crafts, and of course, food. Aside from ethnic food from dozens of cultures and other treats such as homemade frybread and foods with native Sonoran desert plants, one of the culinary options this year will be Tucson Meet Yourself’s first ever heritage beer garden, honoring the ancient art of beer brewing and providing samples of heritage brews. The festival isn't just limited to showcasing food and multicultural events; as this is the festival's 50th anniversary,  this year's Memory Tent will be "The Way We Were", com...
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14Sep By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Pima Participates in Deaf Awareness Month

By RUTH BEHRPima Post September is Deaf Awareness Month, a time to recognize the unique culture and languages of the Deaf community. The North American Deaf community includes those who are deaf, deafblind, and hard-of-hearing as well as Children of Deaf Adults (CODAs).  According to Gallaudet University, approximately 0.9-2.2% of the US population has what the University refers to as “a severe hearing impairment or is functionally deaf.” While not all those people are part of the Deaf community, Ernest Willman, one of Pima’s American Sign Language professors, is among them. Willman, speaking through an interpreter, says, "I am from a generationally Deaf family. My parents are Deaf and my siblings are also Deaf." While the Deaf community is vast and diverse, they ar...
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Pride for Kanji: Japanese Culture Appreciation Day happening at the Downtown Campus
3May By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Pride for Kanji: Japanese Culture Appreciation Day happening at the Downtown Campus

Japanese Culture Appreciation DayWhere: Pima Community College Downtown Campus, 1255 N. Stone Ave., Amethyst Room When: 4-5:30 p.m. (exhibition) 5:30-8:30 p.m. main event May 9Admission: Free By QUENTIN S. AGNELLO All people from across the world should be respected for their unique culture and way of life.   With that being said, Pima Community College has a diverse language department that teaches such languages as Arabic, Spanish, Japanese and Native American. It’s safe to say that if you are interested in learning a language, there are plenty of choices.  Recently, Japanese classes are collaborating with Downtown Campus in order to celebrate Japanese Culture Appreciation Day. According to Kazuyo Keller, a Japanese language instructor at PCC, this is not the ...
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Event: Pima College hosts NC3 National Signing Day
20Apr By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Event: Pima College hosts NC3 National Signing Day

A representation of Pima College's next class of students signs their letter of intent at PCC's NC3 National Signing Day Event. (Joshua Manis/Pima Post) The Pima Post Editorial Team Pima Community College held its annual signing day today, hosting hundreds of future students ready to commit to their goals with the school. The event was hosted in the advanced manufacturing building of PCC's downtown campus. Students made connections with representatives from businesses in the community and leaders from programs available at the college.
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Fashion forward: Pima author to discuss new book
20Feb By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Fashion forward: Pima author to discuss new book

Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs."Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs."Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs."Images provided courtesy of Lisa Hodgkins, author of "Everyday Fashion In Found Photographs." “Everyday Fashion Found in Photographs” book discussionWhen: 1-1:30 p.m. Feb.22Who: Lisa Hodgkins, PCC librarian and authorWhere: PCC West Campus Library By JENNIFER LANEPima Post From 1 to 1:30 p.m. Feb. 22, Pima Community College Librarian Lisa Hodgkins will give a presentation in the West Campus Library about her recently published book, “Everyday Fashion in Found Photographs: American Women of the Late 19th Ce...
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