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Poetas Migrantes to Perform at San Luis Learning Center

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month

Arizona Western College is excited to announce a renewed collaboration with colleagues and artists of San Luis Rio Colorado. Sponsored by Martha Martinez, Division Chair of Modern Languages and Dr. Eric Lee, Division Chair of Communications, Poetas Migrantes will feature poetry from over twenty different poets from all corners of the Latin American world. Poetas Migrantes is a collective of poets that is organized and curated by Manuel Cuen.

College Goal FAFSA event helps students get money for college

AWC’s Office of Financial Aid and the Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) are teaming up for their annual College Goal FAFSA event.
 
All college bound students are encouraged to attend College Goal FAFSA on Saturday, Nov. 4, in Meeting Room A at the Yuma Main Library, 2951 S. 21st Drive, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Parker Upward Bound Student Wins $20K Scholarship from MTV

Parker, AZ (October 16, 2017) – Sidney Has No Horses, a senior from Parker High School in the Arizona Western College Upward Bound program, was recently awarded a $20,000 scholarship during MTV’s TRL show.

AWC Theater to perform “Picasso at the Lapin Agile”

Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2017) – The public is invited to attend AWC Theater’s performance of “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” a play written by Steve Martin.

The show will be held at the AWC Theatre on the Yuma Main Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E, and will run from Thursday, Oct. 19 to Saturday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m. as well as on Sunday, Oct. 22, at 2:30 p.m.

AWC Community Band Presents Fall Concert

Yuma, AZ (October 12, 2017) - The Arizona Western College Community Band will be having its Fall Concert on Monday, October 30. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. at Mary Elizabeth Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St. 

Two of the works that will be performed during the concert are by Percy Grainger, a virtuoso pianist from the early-to-mid twentieth century, who was also known for his band compositions.
The concert is free and open to the public, but donations will be accepted.

AWC Music Department Presents Fall Choral Concerts

Yuma, AZ (October 5, 2017) - The Arizona Western College Music Department’s fall choral concerts “If Music Be…” will celebrate the life changing power of music.

“Music has served as such a strong force in so many people’s lives for various reasons,” said Deltrina Grimes, AWC Professor of Choral and Vocal Music. “Sometimes it gets them out of bed in the morning or motivates them to work out. It can also serve as comfort or solace during tough times. We use music to study, to relax and most important - music serves as the main ingredient for our numerous celebrations.”

AWC Celebrates National Tutor Appreciation Week

Yuma, AZ (October 2, 2017) – In observance of National Tutor Appreciation Week, Arizona Western College’s Student Success Center (SSC) and San Luis Writing Center are encouraging students to stop by and write a thank you note to a tutor who has made a difference in their education.

The SSC will be celebrating more than 40 tutors across the district with special treats and other tokens of appreciation from Monday, Oct. 2, to Thursday, Oct. 5.

Race to Benefit AWC’s Patriots Gold Heart Fund

Yuma, AZ (September 28, 2017) - Arizona Western College is holding their 4th Annual Freedom Run, Walk & Roll 5K on Saturday, November 18, to raise money for the Patriots Gold Heart Fund.

“The fund benefits veterans and their families at AWC when they are in need of financial assistance. Not all veterans are eligible for VA educational benefits, and sometimes they need a little help with school supplies, books and tuition,” said Gabriela Siqueiros-Herwig, Coordinator of Veteran Services at AWC.

AWC Culinary Arts Program Serves Formal Dinners

Grilled Salmon Dinner Set for October 5th with Others to Follow

Yuma, AZ (September 28, 2017) — The Arizona Western College Culinary Arts Program presents their formal dinner offerings that include an appetizer, soup or salad, a main dish with sides and dessert. The students in the program create the menus and serve the meals. The funds raised are used for the students and their program necessities.