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By Diedra Eby Pima Community College West Campus. Photo courtesy of the Pima Foundation Events Archive. Two times a semester I get so excited – wrapping up the semester knowing I’ve finished another term, and registering for the next session. It’s that time of year again. What courses do you have on your mind? You’ll want to sign up as soon as possible, because the best ones fill up quickly! Here's some ideas for those wondering what classes to enroll in: ANT 110: Buried Cities and Lost Tribes. I know this one personally; I took it my first semester here at Pima. Dr. Claypatch’s enthusiasm was so infectious that I’m thinking of majoring in anthropology/archeology when I transfer to the University of Arizona. I could quote to you the nitty-gritty the catalogue says, but the fu...

By Caroline Hansen Entrance to Pima Community College West Campus. Photo by Caroline Hansen. The Social Services Education (SSE) Department at Pima Community College hosts the ARC Health and Wellness Fair semesterly at the West Campus. It is a chance for students and staff at PCC to talk to a variety of service providers from the college’s ecosystem as well as many from the Tucson community. Rachael Lord, MSW, is on the faculty of the SSE Department. She and Susan Ho, MSW, oversee PCC’s ARC Food Pantry that serves thousands of students yearly.   “After Covid Susan and I decided that we needed to bring resources onto campus so students could ask questions and interact in person with representatives from agencies that serve the community. Susan and I brainstormed an...

By Diedra Eby PCC's homepage for all things Spring 2026 semester. Photo from PCC website. See here for more dates and information. Spring 2026 registration began yesterday, Nov. 10. Even though we’ve got weeks to go yet on this semester, it’s time to start thinking about what classes you’ll take next semester. Some of you have already worked this out. Others might need inspiration. Here are some interesting ideas: Why not consider CIS 288: Fundamentals of Cybersecurity? This computer information systems class is an “introduction to cyber security policy, doctrine, and operational constraints. It includes a broad survey of networking principles, cybersecurity concepts, tools, technologies, and best practices. The class also includes hands-on activities to enhance familiarity w...

By Diedra Eby On Oct. 7, PCC’s Creative Writing Club had its first meeting. Faculty advisors M Bennet and Harmony Sedgwick lead the meeting. Approximately 35 students attended. Snacks were provided, as were copies of the exquisite “SandScript Art & Literature 2025”.  “SandScript” is Pima Community College’s student-run publication, published since 1990 – making it one of the longest-running community college publications in the country. For five years in a row, “SandScript Art & Literature” has won the annual national contest for Collegiate Magazine’s Community College Humanities Association’s “Best Magazine” award. The magazine contributors also have consistently won awards in various categories including visual arts, poetry and prose.  “SandScript” is create...