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High school students utilize summer break for Early College Experience at AWC

Parker, AZ (August 29, 2018) – Three students from Parker High School took part in the Early College Experience at Arizona Western College by taking a college class over the summer.

Antenor Esquerra, Melati Ocampo, and Gabriela Ocampo received college credit for completing AST-130 (The Planets) taught by Professor Robert Reaves. And they did so at a lower rate, as students who are 17 and under only pay $25 per credit hour in comparison to the $84 per credit hour cost for those 18 and older.

Professional development opportunities available through AWC

Parker, AZ (August 20, 2018) – Arizona Western College offers a variety of professional development workshops for the public to take advantage of in Yuma and La Paz counties.

Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Walk taking place at AWC

Yuma, AZ (August 20, 2018) – Join the Arizona Western College Health and Wellness Department as they walk out on domestic violence and take steps to support finding a cure for breast cancer during an upcoming event.

The Domestic Violence and Breast Cancer Awareness Walk will be held at 10 a.m. on October 17, in conjunction with October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

AWC Culinary Arts Program Serves Formal Dinners this Fall

Grilled Salmon Dinner Set for September 11 with Others to Follow

Yuma, AZ (August 16, 2018) — 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.

QPR Suicide Awareness & Prevention Training to be held at AWC

Yuma, AZ (August 15, 2018) – With suicide being one of the leading causes of death among 15 to 35 year olds, awareness and prevention are extremely important.

Arizona Western College’s Health and Wellness Department will be hosting a QPR Suicide Awareness and Prevention Training open to the community on Thursday, Sept. 20. The training will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Frances Morris Boardroom, located in the 3C Building of the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E.

AWC recipient of $400K National Endowment for the Humanities 1-to-1 match grant

Funds to be used for campus academic library renovations

Yuma, AZ (August 14, 2018) – Arizona Western College, in collaboration with the AWC Foundation, was recently awarded with a $400,000 Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The funds, as well a 1-to-1 match requirement, will be used to enhance student learning experiences by expanding AWC’s academic library services over the next four years.

Local Expert brings Small Unmanned Aerial Systems classes to AWC Yuma Campus

Yuma, AZ (August 7, 2018) – Small unmanned aerial systems, 55 lbs. and less, are changing the way businesses and industries work. However, for people who want to utilize the machines in their workplace or for individuals simply interested in learning more about the technology, it’s imperative that users gain an understanding of how to operate the equipment safely and correctly.

AWC Parker Community Center utilized by various agencies

Parker, AZ (August 2, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Parker Community Center has been used as the venue for a variety of community activities and events when it’s not being used as classroom space.

The 11,200-square-foot facility, which opened in December of 2016, can also be converted into a large meeting area to accommodate 250 seated guests, dining style. The center also includes a fitness center, kitchen, and offices.

International exhibition of contemporary prints to be on display at AWC San Luis Learning Center

San Luis, AZ (Aug 2, 2018) – Images created by 53 printmakers from five countries will be featured at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center as part of the Horned Toad Print Exchange II.

The international traveling exhibition is free for the community to attend and will be on display from August 15 to September 14. People can stop by to view the artwork at the AWC San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Avenue, San Luis, Ariz., Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.