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AWC Alumni Invited for Celebration Breakfast

Dr. Don Schoening, Dan Beaver, and Arnold Trujillo to be honored as 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees

Yuma, AZ (October 16, 2019) –  Arizona Western College is inviting alumni and community partners to the annual AWC Alumni Breakfast and Hall of Fame Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 8 to 10 a.m. in the North Wing of the Schoening Conference Center, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. AWC’s 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees Dr. Don Schoening, Dan Beaver, and Arnold Trujillo will be honored at the breakfast.

Cesar Chavez’s grandson to present “Hailing Cesar” documentary at AWC

Yuma, AZ (October 14, 2019) – Eduardo Chavez, the grandson of civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, will be visiting Arizona Western College for a screening of his documentary, “Hailing Cesar.” He will also be speaking to attendees about the film.

The screening and presentation will take place at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E. Students and the general public are invited to attend.

Open House & Majors Fair provides opportunity to “Build Your Future” at AWC

Tours of CTE simulation labs to also be available during event

Yuma, AZ (October 10, 2019) – It’s not too late to begin pursuing an education at Arizona Western College.

AWC staff seek professional development on Strategic Planning work

Summer work set to impact 19 strategic objectives

Yuma, AZ (October 9, 2019) – To help bring the Arizona Western College Strategic Plan 2025 to fruition, several cross-functional teams made up of faculty and staff attended training in Yuma and around the region in the past few months.

AWC Community Band Presents Fall Concert

Yuma, AZ (October 8, 2019) - The Arizona Western College Community Band will be having its Fall Concert on Monday, October 21.

The performance will take place at 7 p.m. at Mary Elizabeth Post Auditorium, 400 W. 5th St.  Two of the featured compositions are “With Pleasure” by John Philip Sousa and “A Northern Legend” by Alfred Reed. 

The concert is free and open to the public of all ages. Donations will be accepted.

Lecture recital to feature music from women composers

Yuma, AZ (October 7, 2019) – Arizona Western College faculty and community members will be performing during an upcoming lecture recital on Sunday, Oct. 20.

“Moving Away from the Margins: Women Composers - Center Stage!” will feature both men and women playing music written by women composers. There will be a brass trio, a horn solo, a flute solo, a piano solo, a piano duet, and two vocal soloists.

AWC Music Department presents fall choral concerts

Yuma, AZ (October 3, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Music Department’s fall choral concerts will celebrate the diversity of “Our American Heritage.”

AWC Professor of Choral and Vocal Music Deltrina Grimes shared that there will be an eclectic combination of music performed, including folk songs, sacred music, traditional spirituals, hymns, ballads, dance tunes, and an arrangement of the American Civil War song “Aura Lee.”

Transfer & Career Expo to be held at San Luis Learning Center

Yuma, AZ (October 2, 2019) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Transfer & Career Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 12 to 3 p.m. at the San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Ave. The expo will highlight what opportunities are available for current and prospective students.

Learn about what career possibilities are available within an Arizona Western College major. Explore and network with agencies and employers about current and future jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities.

Workshops held in conjunction with Financial Aid Month at AWC

Parker, AZ (October 1, 2019) – October is Financial Aid Month at Arizona Western College La Paz campuses.

Students in La Paz County will have the opportunity to attend Financial Aid Workshops to learn about what funding sources are available to them. Staff will assist participants in preparing for the Spring and Fall 2020 semesters by helping them complete the financial aid process and fill out the 2020/2021 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.)