Parker Open Mic to feature special guest author Arturo Magaña
April 1, 2024Parker, AZ (April 2, 2024) – Students from Arizona Western College, in conjunction with the college’s Creative Writing School, will host the seventh annual Parker Open Mic from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at the Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave.
The event will feature special guest Arturo Magaña, author of Nostalgias of November.
Randy Hartless takes on new position as Associate Dean for La Paz County Entrepreneurial College
August 24, 2023Parker, AZ (August 24, 2023) – From student to governing board member to professor, Randy Hartless’ story is woven around the years he’s spent at Arizona Western College. Now, his journey continues as he steps into a new administrative role as the Associate Dean for La Paz County Entrepreneurial College.
Open Mic and Artists' Showcase to feature water colorist, urban sketcher
February 9, 2023Parker, AZ (February 9, 2023) – Science Fiction students from Arizona Western College, in conjunction with the college’s Creative Writing School, will host the sixth annual Parker Open Mic and Artists’ Showcase from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at the Parker Learning Center, 1109 Geronimo Ave.
The event will feature the work of water colorist and urban sketcher Michael Feather.
Former AWC Governing Board President begins teaching at age 61
February 16, 2022Hartless 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.
Community health testing to be offered at Parker Learning Center
March 11, 2020Parker, AZ (March 11, 2020) – Health and wellness screenings will be available to the community from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the Parker Learning Center, 1109 S. Geronimo Ave.
The Community AIDS Network (CAN) will be offering community health testing including blood pressure readings, glucose screenings, and HIV testing.
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact Jose Lizarraga at Jose.Lizarraga2@azwestern.edu or (928) 314-9564.
Associate Dean for La Paz County to hold Tea Time with students
January 15, 2020Parker, AZ (January 15, 2020) – Arizona Western College Associate Dean for La Paz County Katheline Ocampo is offering up some upcoming opportunities for students to meet and talk with her about their academic journey over tea and lunch.
Tea Time with the Associate Dean will be held in room 112 at the AWC Parker Learning Center from 12 to 1 p.m. on Jan. 28, Feb. 18, March 24, and April 28. Ocampo will be providing lunch and tea for up to five students per time slot, allowing them an open space to talk with her about their education.
La Paz campuses to offer Grant Mini-Series Workshops
January 9, 2020Parker, AZ (January 9, 2020) – Arizona Western College will have grant workshops for the community to take advantage of at the Parker and Quartzsite campuses in January and February.
Multi-Generational Workshops to be held at La Paz campuses
January 9, 2020Parker, AZ (January 9, 2020) – Arizona Western College will be holding a Multi-Generational Workshop at the Parker and Quartzsite campuses on Jan. 29.
The workshop will review the values and work/classroom related preferences of different generations. Attendees will learn about the generational differences that may cause conflict in the work/classroom setting. Participants will also learn various strategies to help manage these challenges.
AWC Parker holds Creative Coffee House Open Mic and Artists’ Showcase
April 26, 2018Parker, AZ (April 26, 2018) – Creative writing students from Arizona Western College’s Parker and Quartzite Learning Centers will be hosting a Creative Coffee House Open Mic and Artists’ Showcase on Wednesday, May 2. The event is co-sponsored by the Future Leaders of La Paz student organization and will begin at 6 p.m. at the AWC Parker Community Center.
AWC holding History of Parker and Parker Dam Workshop April 26
April 18, 2018Parker, AZ (April 18, 2018) – Did you know that the fourth governor of Arizona Benjamin Moeur declared martial law and dispatched National Guard troops to the Parker Dam?
Learn about the history of Parker and Parker Dam during an upcoming workshop led by AWC Professor Peggy Locklear.