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Enjoy A Night of Dance with Pima Arts
29Apr By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Enjoy A Night of Dance with Pima Arts

Photo courtesy of Pima Arts By Rebecca Ursule Don't forget to mark your calendars for an exhilarating evening of dance as Pima Community Collegepresents its highly anticipated Spring Performance with two showings: Friday, May 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 4th at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The event will be held at the prestigious Proscenium Theatre at West Campus and promises to be a celebration of diverse dance styles and exceptional talent. The performance is under the expert direction of Nolan Kubota. Pima Dance will enchant audiences with acaptivating array of faculty and student choreography. From Contemporary and Jazz to Modernand Hip-Hop, the routines will showcase the versatility and artistry of our dancers. This is an opportunity for the students ...
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J.A.D.E. Retreat Looking for Social Justice Leaders
26Mar By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
Culture, Education, Events, News, Pima News, Politics

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 higher ed...
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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 How to...
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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, Northwest...
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12Oct By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Pima Community College to Grant Metallica Student Scholarships for Third Year Straight

Source: Pima Community College Press Release Pima Community College has once again been selected as a beneficiary of the Metallica Scholars Initiative for the third consecutive year. Under the program, twenty PCC students will be granted scholarships up to $1000 each for completing their program as of October 12, 2023. The rock band Metallica decided in 2018 to donate $1 million to ten community colleges nationwide. The band wanted to give back to communities that have supported them throughout the years. Their goal was to specifically donate to community colleges to help those students obtain better technical education and trade-career opportunities. The first ten students will receive scholarship awards in the spring and ten more students will be awarded the scholarship next fal...
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Pima Men’s Basketball get much-needed win
27Jan By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
Sports

Pima Men’s Basketball get much-needed win

By GERARDO CASTROPima Post Pima Community College men’s basketball team (13-8) returned to its home court last night at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium where the team faced off against Phoenix College (10-9) in a close one. Both teams started off slowly. The score was a mere 2-3 for the first five minutes of the game. Freshman Traivar Jackson started to get things going for the Aztecs both on the offensive and defensive end as the team was feeding him in the post. He finished with 33 points and 8 blocks. Coach Peabody subbed in freshmen Jalen Johnson around the 12-minute mark as the team needed an offensive spark off the bench. Johnson finished with 15 points on an efficient 60 percent shooting performance. At the end of the first half, the Aztecs led the Bears 49-39. The...
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Get money: Scholarship deadline extended
9Dec By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
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Get money: Scholarship deadline extended

By ALEX JIMENEZPima Post Pima Community College’s deadline for scholarship applications for the Spring 2022 semester has been extended and now closes on Jan. 7.  Fifty-five foundation awards are available, along with 4,000+ scholarships for Pima students on the ScholarshipUniverse site (pima.edu/paying-for-college/scholarships/other-scholarships.html) Two of Pima’s tuition awards for Arizona residents, PCC Merit and PCC Excellence, are open for the 2022-2023 season with a deadline of June 30, 2022. “We will be reviewing and offering tuition awards on a monthly basis till we run out of funds ($600,000) and will be first-come, first-serve,” said Antonio Silva-Garcia, advance program director for Pima Financial Aid. “Earn to Learn has extended the deadline to Dec. 31, the ...
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Aztecs Baseball Sweeps Paradise Valley CC For 10th Straight Win
30Mar By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
Sports

Aztecs Baseball Sweeps Paradise Valley CC For 10th Straight Win

By Raymond Suarez The Pima Community College baseball team (20-6, 13-5 in ACCAC) continued its hot streak on Saturday as the Aztecs scored 25 runs to overwhelm Paradise Valley Community College (2-23, 2-16). Freshman Jose Enriquez was a force at the plate as he finished the day 5 for 8 with seven RBIs and two runs scored. Sophomore Angel Ochoa (Canyon del Oro HS) was 5 for 6 with three RBIs and two runs while freshman Daniel Durazo (Salpointe Catholic HS) went 4 for 6 with two RBIs and a run. Freshman Bradon Zastrow and sophomore Noah Estrella (Flowing Wells HS) provided strong starts on the mound and picked up the wins. Game 1: Pima CC Aztecs 10, Paradise Valley CC Pumas 1 PCC     1 2 0 4 3 0 0   10 11 2 PVCC  0 0 0 1 0 0 0    1   5  1 The Aztecs took the early lead and provided a cushion...
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La Vida Real Detrás de Tus Mentores
30Mar By Pima Post Editorial TeamNo Comments
Features

La Vida Real Detrás de Tus Mentores

By Mara Durán Poco sabemos sobre la vida de los maestros de Pima Community College (PCC). No nos detenemos a pensar en quienes son, ni cómo han logrado llegar a donde están, lo que sí es un hecho es que todas las personas son el resultado de un bagaje cultural que podemos conocer para enriquecernos a través de sus experiencias, llenas de lucha, crecimiento e inspiración.  Les presento a Guadalupe Annette Cruikshank, su familia y amigos la conocen como Lupita, pero en su trabajo todos le dicen Guadalupe. Es una mujer profesionista, dinámica, amable, agradecida con la vida, maestra de español y traducción en PCC desde el año de 1998.  Un dato muy significativo es que egresó de Pima. Guadalupe recuerda haber tenido experiencias que enriquecieron su aprendizaje, menciona que sus maestros y c...
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