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AWC Community Band to present Spring Concert

Guest artist Mark Nelson to be featured, host public clinic

Yuma, AZ (March 7, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Community Band will be presenting its first concert of the spring semester on Monday, March 14.

A variety of musical styles will be performed during the event, which will be held at 7 p.m. in the Schoening Conference Center in the 3C Building at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. The guest artist for the performance will be Mark Nelson, a retired instructor of tuba and director of bands at Pima Community College.

Randy Nelson recalls past 20 years with AWC Small Business Development Center

SBDC has generated over $90M in capital formation and created over 2,200 jobs since 2003

Yuma, AZ (March 3, 2022) – Randy Nelson dedicated the past two decades of his life to working alongside Yuma and La Paz county businesses. As a former small business owner himself, it was a love for helping his fellow businesspeople succeed that initially attracted him to the position of Arizona Western College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Director back in 2002.

Women’s History Month celebrated at AWC

Third Annual Lecture Series open to public

Yuma, AZ (March 3, 2022) – Students at Arizona Western College will have an opportunity to learn about Women’s History Month during upcoming events and activities happening at the Yuma Campus.

The community is also invited to attend the Third Annual Women’s History Month Lecture Series which will be held from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. on March 9 and March 23 in person at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E, and via Zoom.

AWC leadership serves on steering committee for Arizona Hispanic Serving Institutions Consortium

Helios Education Foundation awards $100K grant to support new initiative

Yuma, AZ (March 2, 2022) – Arizona Western College President Dr. Daniel Corr and Vice President for Learning Services Dr. Diane Carrasco-Jaquez have been selected to serve on the statewide steering committee for the Arizona Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Consortium.

Transfer conference to be held in collaboration with university partners

Event slated to be held in person at Yuma and San Luis campuses with virtual option

Yuma, AZ (February 23, 2022) – Arizona Western College is teaming up with its university partners to host the 2nd Annual Desert Southwest Transfer Conference from March 7-10. 

AWC Jazz Ensemble to perform upcoming concert

Yuma, AZ (February 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Jazz Ensemble will present an evening of jazz music for all ages to enjoy during their first concert of the semester.

The performance will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the AWC Theater, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. 

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

For more information, contact Professor Shawn Pollard at Louis.Pollard@azwestern.edu or (928) 344-7573.

Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale to present Early Spring Concert

Yuma, AZ (February 17, 2022) – The Arizona Western College Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale will perform an Early Spring Concert next month.

The concerts will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1550 S. 14th Ave., and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 3030 S. 8th Ave.

Former AWC Governing Board President begins teaching at age 61

Hartless shares educational journey from dropping out of high school to becoming an English professor

Parker, AZ (February 16, 2022) – Randy Hartless is a walking testimony that it’s never too late to pursue an education.

After dropping out of Parker High School at the young age of 15, it wasn’t until 30 years later that he decided to buckle down and attain his first college degree.

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation awards grant to Andale’s Food Pantry

Funds will help stock supplies for students in need

Yuma, AZ (February 11, 2022) – Andale’s Food Pantry recently received a $1,000 grant from the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation to help Arizona Western College support the needs of its students.