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Join AWC Civic Orchestra for Billy and the Hillbillies

Yuma, AZ (March 4, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Civic Orchestra will be presenting Billy and the Hillbillies at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at the Historic Yuma Theater, 254 S. Main St.

Back by popular demand, Billy and the Hillbillies is a celebration not only of the peaceful coexistence, but the blissful union of classical and bluegrass music. “Classgrass” is concertos and breakdowns, symphonies and hoedowns, all combined to create an evening of hilarious good fun.

Full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy to be offered in March

Yuma, AZ (February 28, 2019) – When local law enforcement agencies reached out and asked for a full-time option to train incoming cadets, Arizona Western College worked with the City of Yuma and Yuma County to make that request a reality.

AWC will start offering a full-time Law Enforcement Training Academy housed at the Ray Croc Sports Complex, 1280 W. Desert Sun Drive, beginning March 25.

AWC Music Department presents “Singing with the Masters”

Yuma, AZ (February 27, 2019) – The Arizona Western College Chamber Singers and Yuma Chorale will be performing two upcoming “Singing with the Masters” concerts, featuring selections from various genres including classical, gospel, spirituals, and folk songs.

There will be songs for everyone to enjoy at the concerts as they are from a number of well-known composers and arrangers of choral music.

AWC hosts annual Student Etiquette Luncheon

Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2019) – Arizona Western College is hosting a Student Etiquette Luncheon on Friday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the South Schoening Conference Center at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave 8E.

The luncheon introduces students to a professional dining experience while teaching them about important business etiquette principles. This is accomplished in a setting that provides students the opportunity to network with area community leaders.

Veteran Network Ally Training to be held at AWC

Yuma, AZ (February 26, 2019) – Arizona Western College’s Department of Diversity, Inclusion, and AccessABILITY is hosting an upcoming Veteran Network Ally Training for the campus and community to attend.

The Veteran Network Ally program was developed at California State University Long Beach as a faculty and staff awareness program designed to educate members of the university community about the military, foster a supportive campus atmosphere, and establish a network of visible allies for veterans.

AWC celebrates National TRIO Day

Yuma, AZ (February 25, 2019) – Middle school, high school, and college students in Arizona Western College’s TRIO programs will participate in the 2019 AWC National TRIO Day Celebration on Saturday, March 2, to express their appreciation to the community for its support.

Transfer & Career Expo to focus on Health, Industrial Trades, Public Safety & STEM

Yuma, AZ (February 20, 2019) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Transfer & Career Expo on Wednesday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 3C Breezeway/Courtyard of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. The expo will specifically highlight Health, Industrial Trades, Public Safety, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) opportunities for current and prospective students.

AWC Transfer Week starts March 4

Yuma, AZ (February 20, 2019) – Arizona Western College will be hosting 2019 Transfer Week from March 4-7. During this week, students will have a chance to explore a variety of different transfer opportunities. Each day, one of the Arizona universities will be featured and a Transfer and Career Expo will also be held to provide students with the option of networking with employees and organizations for degree paths offered at participating universities.

ACFY $7,200 grant award extends reach of Veterans Art Project

Yuma, AZ (February 19, 2019) – Thanks to a one-time $7,200 grant award from the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma, the Veterans Art Project at Arizona Western College will now be able to continue through December.

“We, at the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma, are proud supporters of education, art, and our veterans. We hope that our quick call to action, will ensure that local veterans continue to participate in the Veterans Art program at AWC,” said ACFY Regional Director Veronica Shorr.