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AWC Technology Service Desk delivers around-the-clock support

Yuma, AZ (December 8, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Technology Service Desk recently expanded its hours to offer 24/7 support for students, faculty, and staff ahead of finals week.

The official rollout to extend service desk hours started Dec. 1, following a successful soft launch that began Nov. 1.

These critical service enhancements provide continued on-site and in-person technology support across district campus locations, ensuring that the college community has access to the resources they require to be successful in real-time.

AWC Civic Orchestra presents Spirit of Christmas

Yuma, AZ (December 2, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra will be presenting “The Spirit of Christmas” on Saturday, Dec. 18.

The community is invited to come out with the whole family to experience a beautiful selection of Christmas music. Performances will be held at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St.

In addition to the AWC Civic Orchestra, the String Ambassadors will also be performing.

Demolition of DeAnza Residence Hall to take place Nov. 22

Event to be broadcast live on Facebook 

Yuma, AZ (November 18, 2021) – The long-standing DeAnza Residence Hall at Arizona Western College will be coming down at 9 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 22. The demolition of the residence hall will make way for the construction of a new dorm, which is set to open in the Fall of 2023.

AWC announces student-led podcast "The Voice"

Episodes beginning Spring 2022

Yuma, AZ (November 18, 2021) – Starting Spring 2022, Arizona Western College students will begin making podcast episodes for “The Voice”: a new podcast created by the students, for the students, as part of The Western Voice.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration to be held at AWC

Yuma, AZ (November 16, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Indigenous Student Association Club will be hosting a Native American Heritage Month Celebration on Monday, Nov. 22. The public event will be held from 11 am to 2 pm in the breezeway of the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC Jazz Ensemble to perform fall concert

Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2021) – The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will present an evening of jazz music for all ages to enjoy during their upcoming fall concert.

The performance, entitled, “Jazz Night and Day,” will feature vocalist Grace Marceau and will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 17, at the AWC Theatre, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. 

The concert is free and open to the public. Donations will be accepted to benefit student scholarships.

Inductees to be recognized during AWC Hall of Fame Celebration

Honorees include Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot

Yuma, AZ (November 15, 2021) – Alumni and community partners will be present to attend the Arizona Western College Hall of Fame Celebration at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16.  AWC’s 2021 Hall of Fame Inductees Amanda Aguirre, Bruce Jacobson, Mario Jauregui, Richard Lamb, and Sheriff Leon Wilmot will be honored during the in-person event, which will also be streamed on Facebook Live.

AWC to present three business leader panels during Global Entrepreneur Week

Yuma, AZ (November 3, 2021) – Arizona Western College will be offering three virtual sessions from experienced business leaders on successful leadership; supporting local communities; innovation and collaboration; and strategies to empower businesses to prosper from Nov. 8-10 as part of Global Entrepreneur Week.

First-Generation Celebration Week to be held at AWC

Yuma, AZ (November 2, 2021) – Arizona Western College is committed to the success of all its students, and that includes first-generation college students whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree.