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PHOENIX, July 1, 2008 – For the fourth consecutive year, PVCC’s Phi Beta Lambda Club was recognized at the PBL National Leadership Conference in Atlanta. Representing the college at the June event was Taniel Agnerian, Aaron Gliner, Matthew Charnell and Ken McElwee. Professor Bahman Maneshni attended as the group’s advisor. Gliner ranked ninth among 10 finalists in Economic Analysis and Decision Making, considered the toughest among the Economics tests given at the conference. McElwee ranked fourth among 10 finalists in Job Interview Skill Performance. More than 1,700 members and advisers from colleges and universities throughout the nation attended. In addition to PVCC, Arizona was represented by Arizona State University, University of Arizona, Central Arizona College, DeVry University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Yavapai College-Verde. “I am honored to be an adviser to all of our hard working PVCC PBL members who strive to excel in Business/IT competitions at the state and national levels,” says Professor Maneshni. “On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Dr. Mary Kay Kickels, Dr. Paul Dale, Bob Bendotti, Patti Marsh and the entire faculty and staff of PVCC's Business/IT Department and Norma Chandler for their continued support and help.” View the national PBL awards ceremony at www.nlc2008.com/nlc2008/ Campus Closed July 3 and 4 for Independence Day PHOENIX, June 30, 2008 – Paradise Valley Community College is closed July 3 and 4 in observance of Independence Day.
PHOENIX, June 26, 2008 – The enchanting children’s classic, “The Secret Garden,” will be charming audiences of all ages at Paradise Valley Community Colleges Center for Performing Arts at 2 and 7:30 p.m., June 26; 7:30 p.m., June 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m., June 28; and 2 p.m., June 29. Directed by Gary Zaro with musical direction by Dan Kurek, both PVCC faculty, this Tony Award winner is the tale of an 11-year-old girl who, after being orphaned in India, returns to Yorkshire to live with an embittered, reclusive uncle and his invalid son at an estate with a magic, locked garden. Flashbacks, dream sequences, a strolling chorus of ghosts and some of the most beautiful music ever written for Broadway is featured in this compelling tale of regeneration. Performances will be at the PVCC Center for Performing Arts, located on campus at the intersection of 34th Street and Union Hills with easy access from the SR 51/101 interchange. Ticket prices are $12 general admission/$8 students and seniors. Call the box office at 602-787-7738. FALL TUITION DUE TODAY, JUNE 25 PHOENIX, June 25, 2008 – Don’t Get Dropped! If you have registered but not paid your Fall Tuition, you must pay by today, Wednesday, June 25 by 7 p.m. or your registration will be dropped. You’ve got the classes you want, at the times you want. DON’T LOSE THEM! Check out how much you owe and when it’s due at: www.maricopa.edu/portal/new/student-center/index.php You will NOT receive an invoice. At the end of the day, Wednesday, June 25, 7 p.m., if you haven’t paid, you’ll be purged from the system. PAY YOUR TUITION: • Online using a credit card or sign up for an interest-free payment plan at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/eCashier.html • On campus at the Cashier’s Office • By phone with a credit card at 602-787-7350 Having trouble paying? Paradise Valley Community College’s Financial Aid Office has a wealth of information about grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans. Stop by their office in room KSC-101, call 602-787-7100 or go to www.pvc.maricopa.edu/finaid/ CALL 602-787-7412 VISIT campus at 18401 N. 32nd St. , Phoenix 85032 CLICK www.my.maricopa.edu or www.paradisevalley.edu Pay for print launches July 7 PHOENIX, June 24, 2008 – Effective July 7, there is a fee to print documents from the Library and Computer Commons computers. The cost is 10 cents per side of each black/white page and $1 per side of each color page. Your student ID card number is your printing account number and acts as a debit card. Stop by the Computer Commons for details and a demonstration. Also effective July 7, PVCC'S Computer Commons’ $15 per semester lab fee is being eliminated, bringing it in line with the Library’s no charge status for computer use. And, the Library joins the Computer Commons in having Microsoft Office software available. Fall Registration Now In Progress -- Get the Classes You Want at the Times You Want Them! PHOENIX, June 15, 2008 – The Paradise Valley Community College Fall 2008 class schedule is now available. Registration has begun with classes starting August 23. Tuition is affordable at $71 per credit hour (for in-state tuition) plus a registration fee of $15 per semester. More than 800 classes are available, including accounting, anthropology, art, biology, communications, computer information systems, dance, education, emergency medical technology, fire science, geography, geology, health and exercise, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, and social work. Many of these classes are available in various alternative formats and online. New classes offered this year include the Art of Web Design; Food and Culture; Renaissance through Contemporary Art; Police Photography; Microsoft Visio; Guitar Class; and Stage Combat. The full Fall 2008 class schedule detailing these classes as well as many more can be picked up on campus. Or browse the online interactive schedule of classes at www.paradisevalley.edu/sc.html . For more information, call 602-787-7000 or go to www.my.maricopa.edu. Register now! For more than 20 years, PVCC has kept pace with the constant growth of the North Valley, offering breadth and depth of educational opportunity, including two-year degree programs, occupational certification programs, and noncredit continuing education. PVCC is located just one-half mile west of SR-51 on the southeast corner of 32nd Street and Union Hills Drive. PVCC is one of 10 Maricopa Community Colleges and serves more than 8,500 students year round. Fall Registration Aug. 8 at PVCC at Black Mountain PHOENIX, June 11, 2008 – Paradise Valley Community College at Black Mountain, located at Cactus Shadows High School, is registering students for the Fall 2008 semester from 3 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in room 304 at the high school campus located at 5802 E. Dove Valley Road, Scottsdale. Credit and non-credit courses are available. Classes, which begin Aug. 18, include Spanish, ballroom dancing, drawing, composition, PowerPoint and beginning bird watching. Students can also register for PVCC classes by phone at 602-787-7000, online at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/pvccnorth or in person on the college’s main campus located at 18401 N. 32nd Street (SR 51 and Union Hills). -- 30 -- Summer 2008 Registration Continues -- Summer Session I Underway PHOENIX, June 2, 2008 – Registration for Paradise Valley Community College Summer 2008 is on-going for all Summer sessions. You have until the end of the day Tuesday, June 3, to register for the first Summer Session. The class schedule is available for pick-up on campus. Or browse the online interactive schedule of classes at www.paradisevalley.edu/sc.html . Summer Session I is underway and Summer Session II begins Monday, July 7. Hundreds of classes are available; courses are offered in 5- and 8-week formats. Registration is available by phone, fax or mail, or in person. Classes fill quickly, so register now! To register by phone, call (602) 787-7000. To register online, visit www.my.maricopa.edu . Tuition is affordable at $71 per credit hour (for in-state tuition) plus a registration fee of $15 per semester. Think SUMMER and get ahead on your educational goals! Summer Session 2 Tuition Due THIS FRIDAY June 6 PHOENIX, May 29, 2008 – Don’t Get Dropped! Summer Session 2 Tuition is due Friday, June 6. You’ve registered for the classes you want, at the times you want. DON’T LOSE THEM! Check out how much you owe and when it’s due at: www.maricopa.edu/portal/new/student-center/index.php You will NOT receive an invoice. At the end of the day, Friday, June 6, if you haven’t paid, you’ll be purged from the system. PAY YOUR TUITION: • Online using a credit card or sign up for an interest-free payment plan at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/eCashier.html • On campus at the Cashier’s Office • By phone with a credit card at 602-787-7350 Having trouble paying? Paradise Valley Community College’s Financial Aid Office has a wealth of information about grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans. Stop by their office in room KSC-101, call 602-787-7100 or go to www.pvc.maricopa.edu/finaid/ Fall Semester Tuition is due June 13 CALL 602-787-7412 VISIT campus at 18401 N. 32nd St. , Phoenix 85032 CLICK www.my.maricopa.edu or www.paradisevalley.edu
PHOENIX, May 21, 2008 – The Honorable Dennis DeConcini, former United States Senator from Arizona, was the keynote speaker at Paradise Valley Community College’s 18th Annual Commencement Ceremony, Friday, May 9. A cool, gentle breeze carried the excitement in the air as more than 100 of the 865 graduating students took to the stage to celebrate their successful completion of their degrees and certificates. This is a record number of graduates. There were 849 last year and 716 in 2006. Dr. Mary Kay Kickels, President of Paradise Valley Community College, officiated at the presentation of degrees. Dr. Steven Helfgot, president and chief executive officer of the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation extended greetings from the District Office. An address followed by Faculty Senate President Jeffery Lace. Gardenia Lamadrid Coleman and Violetta Papadakis delivered the student commencement speeches. Vice President of Learning Bob Bendotti provided the closing comments. A reception with refreshments and entertainment was held in front of the Center for Performing Arts building immediately after the commencement ceremony. Students Speak Out Via Library Survey PHOENIX, May 8, 2008 – The PVCC Library User Survey, Fall 2007 was completed by 443 students who indicated that they not only use the facility for studying and homework, but they felt welcome to socialize, relax and access the Internet. Many indicated that the new leisure lounge and coffee cart have helped make the learning space atmosphere even more inviting. More than 80 percent characterized it as a place where they felt safe and comfortable. Make no mistake, academic work was the top activity reported for visiting the library. Two-thirds of the students responding said that they use the library at least once a week and a third access it from off campus. More than half were pleased with the library database, book collection, print periodicals collection and career/college resources. Staff received a big thumbs up with nearly 80 percent of the students satisfied with the library customer service workers’ knowledge, approachability, competency and willingness to provide individual attention. As a result of the survey, the library is in the process of or has taken a number of actions including loading Microsoft Office Suite on the computers, purchasing partitions to increase sound proofing, adding more bean bag chairs and acquiring new/used popular movie DVDs. The complete survey will be posted on the Library’s homepage – www.pvc.maricopa.edu/library/. Summer Session 1 Tuition Due TODAY PHOENIX, May 5, 2008 – Don’t Get Dropped! Summer Session 1 Tuition is DUE this Tuesday, MAY 6 You’ve registered for the classes you want, DON’T LOSE THEM! Check out how much you owe and when it’s due at: www.maricopa.edu/portal/new/student-center/index.php You will NOT receive an invoice. At the end of the day, Tuesday, May 6, if you haven’t paid, you’ll be purged from the system. PAY YOUR TUITION: • On campus at the Cashier’s Office • By phone with a credit card at 602-787-7350 • Online using a credit card or sign up for an interest-free payment plan at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/eCashier.html Having trouble paying? Paradise Valley Community College’s Financial Aid Office has a wealth of information about grants, scholarships, work-study programs and loans. Stop by their office in room KSC-101, call 602-787-7100 or go to www.pvc.maricopa.edu/finaid/ Summer Session 2 Tuition is due June 6 Fall Semester Tuition is due June 13 North Valley Battle of the Bands, 7:30 p.m., May 2 PHOENIX, April 30, 2008 – The North Valley Battle of the Bands takes place at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 2, on the Mainstage of the Center for the Performing Arts. (CPA) An eclectic mix of local bands will perform, including past winner and this year's headliner Sweet Sin, as well as Click 60, Town Fire and PV's student band, the PV House Band. Prizes include free studio time, a slot on the final presentation concert and having their music included and available for purchase on a compilation CD. Battle of the Bands not only benefits the winning bands but serves as a project for PVCC's commercial music courses for students in studio recording, live sound and music business. General Admission $5. Open to the public. Free Intl. Business Camp for High School Students Reg Deadline May 2 PHOENIX, April 28, 2008 – Paradise Valley Community College, the Western Maricopa Tech Prep Consortium and local businesses are sponsoring the 2008 International Business Summer Camp at PVCC, 8 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday, June 9 to 26, 2008. High school juniors, seniors and 2008 graduates can earn college credits. And the price? It’s free. Registration forms are available at www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/bus/intlbuscamp.htm and are due no later than May 2. Students selected for the program must attend an orientation meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 4 with parents or guardians and take a reading assessment before completing registration for the course of study. Students will be notified of their selection in writing by May 9. Paradise Valley Community College faculty will teach students about doing business locally and internationally including learning about cultures, researching on the Internet, becoming part of a community college environment and discovering career opportunities in international business. For further information, contact Professor Patti Marsh at 602-787-6723, patti.marsh@pvmail.maricopa.edu or Marsha Foster at 602-787-6726 marsha.foster@pvmail.maricopa.edu. Chiller Lines Detour Campus Traffic PHOENIX, April 18, 2008 – To construct the chiller line to the Q building, the college’s center sidewalk from the blue pillars to the end of E building is fenced off until May 26. Phase II excavation, from May 21 to July 23, will run from G building along the tennis courts and softball field to Q building. Construction activity takes place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Find a detailed map of the pedestrian and vehicular detours at: Chiller Map PVCC Students Win Web Category at Tech Games PHOENIX, April 17, 2008 – PVCC students John Murphy and Richard Ricketts, coached by CIS faculty Jon Storslee, took top honors the "Microsoft Build A Business Web Site" category at the third annual Avnet Tech Games held in Tempe this month. They competed within the nine-events program against 150 students in 56 teams from Arizona State University, University of Advancing Technology and Maricopa Community Colleges. Sponsors of the Avnet Tech Games include Microsoft, Accenture, Belking, AMD and Avnet. Each winner receives a $1,000 scholarship.
PHOENIX, April 7, 2008 – USA Today newspaper announces that Paradise Valley Community College’s Rebecca Martos, 23, is one of the top scholars in the nation. Selected from 1,600 nominations, she was named to the Third Team for community and junior colleges. The article posted the names of the newspaper’s three All-USA Academic Teams and honorable mentions. This national honor comes with a college scholarship. To be named to one of the three teams, a student must first be nominated by her college president for competition on the community college level. The competition then moves on to the state level, where Martos was named to the All-Arizona Academic Team, receiving a cash scholarship and a two-year tuition waiver to any Arizona university. This spring, Martos is graduating from PVCC with two associate degrees -- audio production and music business. She plans to attend Arizona State University to earn an interdisciplinary arts degree with a focus on media technologies and performance. Her accomplishments shine particularly bright in light of her past. A high school drop out at 16 and mother at 19, Martos says that domestic violence was a part of her challenges. Song writing was her escape and she came to PVCC to learn how to record her songs. It changed her life. In addition to academic excellence, Martos is vice president of Phi Theta Kappa, a club representative to Student Leadership Council, a member of the Student Honors Advisory Board and a facilitator for S.L.I.C.E., an initiative of Service Learning. This is the third year in a row that a PVCC student has been honored on the national level. In 2006, PVCC’s Josh Brox was named to the Second Team and last year Katie Gault was named to the First Team. USA Today, the American Association of Community Colleges and Phi Theta Kappa, an honors organization of which Martos is a member, sponsor the All-USA Academic Team. -- 30 -- Dual Enrollment Testing -Cactus Shadows HS Students May 15 PHOENIX, April 3, 2008 – Cactus Shadow High School Students Sign Up for College Classes Testing Cactus Shadow High School Students can take college courses at their high school. Paradise Valley Community College is testing CSHS students interested in the college’s dual enrollment program from 2:45 to 6 p.m., May 15; and from 3 to 7:30 p.m., Aug. 6 at the high school. College assessment tests will be given and students will receive applications for high school approval. CSHS students can take up to 7 college credits per semester, depending on their high school class load and year of graduation. Courses available are English 101; Geology 101 and 103; and Political Science 220. Classes are taken during regular school hours on the CSHS Campus. For more information visit: www.paradisevalley.edu/pvccnorth or call 602-787-7223. Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference, April 4 and 5. PHOENIX, April 2, 2008 – PVCC hosts the Phi Beta Lambda State Leadership Conference on April 4 and 5. More than 60 representatives are scheduled to attend from Arizona colleges across the state. Winners of competitions held during the conference will qualify to attend the National Leadership Conference held this June in Atlanta. Future Business Leaders of America, Phi Beta Lambda, is an organization for students preparing for business-related careers. Participate in Survey on Student Use of Technology PHOENIX, March 31, 2008 – Students are invited to participate in our survey and help Paradise Valley Community College understand how to provide you with better information technology services. You will also be eligible to win either $50 or $100 gift certificates to Amazon.com! This survey is being conducted by a group of colleges and universities that are all concerned with improving student use of IT. The results of this survey are very important to us as we work to improve the student educational experience at PVCC. Your participation in the study is voluntary, and your responses will be completely confidential. We encourage you to participate. Completing the Web-based survey should take only 15 minutes or so. The survey ends on April 7. Please go to the following URL to complete the survey: http://survey.educause.edu/ecar/student/ If you have any questions or problems, please contact: Judy Caruso at judy.caruso@doit.wisc.edu Dr. Gail Salaway at gsalaway@educause.edu or Dr. Veronica Diaz at veronica.diaz@domail.maricopa.edu. Thank you very much for your participation! Dr. Jennifer Strickland PVCC Technology Services Continuing Education Summer Schedule Available PHOENIX, March 27, 2008 – The Continuing Education Summer 2008 Class Schedule is available on the Paradise Valley Community College campus and online at www.paradisevalley.edu/ce . The summer schedule is filled with classes where you can: * Let your child explore new adventures in Kids College; * Discover a new interest such as painting or jewelry making; * Learn more about a favorite subject like Tai Chi, business or photography; * Deepen your appreciation of the arts. For more information, contact the Division of Continuing Education at 602-787-6800. You can register at my.maricopa.edu or mail in a form, or call 602-787-7000 or walk into the Admission and Records Office in the Kranitz Student Center. Transfer Week 2008 Underway PHOENIX, March 25, 2008 – All this week, Maricopa Community Colleges spotlight transfer opportunities for students during the fifth annual Transfer Awareness Week, with information sessions for faculty, staff and university partners at Rio Salado College. Maricopa Community College students can visit with more than 45 of Maricopa's transfer partners Tuesday through Thursday, March 25 to 27, at a trio of Maricopa Community College locations. Transfer Awareness Week 2008 is designed to provide information about transfer and create opportunities for students, faculty and advisors to meet with Maricopa's transfer partners. All sessions are free for Maricopa students, faculty and staff. Maricopa Community College students have the opportunity to learn about programs and services provided by Maricopa's transfer partners on Tuesday, March 25 at Estrella Mountain Community College; Wednesday, March 26 at Mesa Community College; and Thursday, March 27 at Glendale Community College. Find out more at www.maricopa.edu/transferweek/2008/index.php. PVCC Names Soccer Co-Coaches PHOENIX, March 10, 2008 – PVCC Names Rico and Kozul As Men’s Soccer Co-Coaches Paradise Valley Community College names Edson Rico and Mate Kozul as the new co-head coaches of the Men’s Soccer program. The pair replaces Timothy Marchisotto who successfully coached the Pumas to the playoffs in 2007. PVCC Men’s Soccer enters its 10th season of intercollegiate competition in the fall of 2008. The Pumas compete in the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Rico and Kozul started their playing careers together at Yavapai College. The two were on the Roughrider inaugural team in 1989 and again in 1990 when the team won their first NJCAA National Championship title. Edson, who was named to the NJCAA Hall of Fame in 2006, was their star forward and all-time leading scorer; Mate played defense. Both Edson and Mate played professional soccer in Europe. They returned to the United States in the late 90s with Mate as head coach, assistant general manager and defensive player for the USISL Arizona Saguaros, earning USISL Pro League Coach of the Year honors in 1998. Edson assisted Mate with coaching duties and was the lead forward player. In 2000, Kozul and Rico moved their coaching and playing talents to the Tucson Fireballs. Kozul also coached several club teams. In 2007, Edson and Mate formed the Sonoran Foothills Soccer League, which focuses on the development of soccer and team skills for children between the ages of 3 to 11. Coaches Edson and Mate say that they are confident they can develop the PVCC Pumas in to one of the top contenders in the county and conference. “Edson and Mate are really enthusiastic about joining our program,” said Athletics Director Greg Silcox. “Their ability to relay their professional and personal experience will be a big asset to our students.” The Pumas are recruiting for the 2008 season. For details, go to www.paradisevalley.edu/athletics/ or call 602-787-7173. PVCC Names Victor Solis Head Baseball Coach PHOENIX, March 10, 2008 – Paradise Valley Community College names Victor Solis of Phoenix the head baseball coach for the most recent intercollegiate addition to the Puma athletics program. Baseball, PVCC’s 12th sport, begins competitive play in the spring 2009, competing in the Arizona Community College Conference and the National Junior College Athletic Association. Solis is an Arizona native and graduate of Brophy College Preparatory. He played baseball at Glendale Community College and Grand Canyon University where he and the Antelopes competed in the NAIA National Championships. He served as assistant baseball coach at Oklahoma University where he completed his Master of Business Administration. He has coached baseball for more than 15 years including at Brophy, GCC, University of Arizona and West Point. In 2006, Solis built the inaugural GateWay Community College team and, in his second season, was able to bring the new team to a 21-34 overall record. “Victor is ideal for this position given his knowledge of Arizona and the conference as well as his ties to local high school programs,” says PVCC Athletics Director Greg Silcox. “He has really hit the ground running and builds the level of excitement surrounding our program.” Field construction of the new Puma baseball facility is underway and should be completed in time for fall practice this September. Potential players are invited to contact PVCC athletics at www.paradisevalley.edu/athletics/ or 602-787-7173. Avnet Tech Games - Opportunity for Students to Participate PHOENIX, February 28, 2008 – Avnet Tech Games The Avnet Tech Games will be held at the University of Advancing Technology on Saturday, April 5, 2008. Teams of students will compete to win prizes and scholarships in nine different events: AMD Build the Fastest Computer, Accenture Tech Challenge, Belkin Patch Panel Madness, Defense in Depth, Design and Build a Digital Device, Invent a Technical Product, Multimedia Fast Break, Robot Maze Navigation and Microsoft Build a Business Web Site. Spots are still open for several of the games. Want to learn more? Visit: www.avnettechgames.com Interested in participating? Contact PVCC CIS Faculty Member Dr. Jon Storslee jon.storslee@pvmail.maricopa.edu 602-787-6734 Registration deadline is March 7, 2008. Set Up Your New Student Account at my.maricopa.edu PHOENIX, February 19, 2008 – www.my.maricopa.edu Your online toolbox for student services. Sign up for your personal log-in to Interactive Student Services and Records. On Feb. 19, 2008, the Maricopa community college district launched a new student information system, www.my.maricopa.edu All students need to sign up and create their own individual student accounts. Through its self-service features, this powerful system will give you control over a number of functions. With www.my.maricopa.edu, you'll be able to: 1. Search for classes 2. Register for classes at PVCC or any Maricopa Community College 3. View your personalized schedule of classes 4. Drop or Withdraw from a class 5. Make a payment and view charges to your fiscal account 6. View your grades 7. Request Official Transcripts 8. Update your contact information Go to www.my.maricopa.edu to download a Quick Reference Guide or to view a video overview about the system. Early College Program for High School Students PHOENIX, February 17, 2008 – PVCC is preparing to welcome up to 50 students from Paradise Valley High School and North Canyon High School into the college's inaugural Early College Program. The new high school outreach program begins with the first classes this fall 2008. In an agreement between Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) and Paradise Valley Unified School District (PVUSD) reached this month, Early College students will begin in their junior year of high school, and continue into their senior year, earning as many as 35 college credits by the time they graduate from high school. These credits will transfer as the lower division general education course requirements established by Arizona’s three state universities. When they complete the program of study and receive a grade of C or higher, Early College students will automatically be accepted into their choice of Arizona public universities. Dr. Shirley Green, Dean of Students at PVCC; Bob Bendotti, Vice President of Learning at PVCC; PVUSD Superintendent Dr. John Kreikard; and Assistant Superintendent Dr. John Weimer led the development of the project. Green said, “This is an exciting new opportunity for our area high school students. It gives them one more choice in their academic career path. Early College empowers them to move ahead and—through their hard work—be successful.” PVUSD’s Weimer said, “College-ready students will be recommended by their high school counselors, and must pass proficiency tests in college-level reading, English and Math. This is one of many flexible offerings available to PVUSD high school students. Motivated students will be rewarded by getting a jump-start on their college education and by being challenged with college-level academic work.” All classes will be on the Paradise Valley Community College campus at 32nd Street and Union Hills Drive, and will be taught by the regular college faculty. The program differs from dual-enrollment, in that students are not receiving high school and college credit for the same classes. They separately take distinct classes at the high school and at the college. # # # Desert Dance Theatre: Sister Moses: The Story of Harriet Tubman PHOENIX, February 11, 2008 – On Saturday, Feb. 16, in celebration of Black History Month, Desert DanceTheatre will present “Sister Moses,” a beautiful story of a courageous woman’s determination to free her people from slavery through the Underground Railroad. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Center for the Performing Arts on our campus. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $8 for students, staff, and seniors. This powerful dance drama features Desert Dance Theatre with Renee Davis as Harriet Tubman, dramatic narration by Renee Morgan Brooks, African drumming and music direction by Step Raptis, accompaniment by String Sounds and traditional spirituals sung by a choral ensemble featuring baritone soloist, Greg Dansby. “Sister Moses” promises to entertain and enlighten audiences of all ages. BOX OFFICE PHONE: 602-787-7738 BOX OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday through Friday, 12pm to 5pm, and one hour prior to curtain. Register now for PVCC’s “Late Start” classes PHOENIX, February 10, 2008 – Regular registration may have come and gone, but there is plenty of time left to enroll in almost 200 “Late Start” classes at Paradise Valley Community College. These classes cover a broad range of subjects, and some accept registration as late as April. They include Accounting, Anthropology, Art, Computer Fundamentals, Dance, Entrepreneurial Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Real Estate Principles, Theatre Performance, U.S. History, Yoga, Weight Training, Women in Transition, and many more. Also available for “Late Start” entrants are PVCC’s individualized study programs in GIL (Guided Independent Learning), in which students work with experienced faculty in self-designed mentor situations; and OEO (Open Entry Online) computer classes. For a detailed look at these and other late-entry classes and/or programs, see PVCC’s Spring 2008 class schedule, available on campus or online using the link at the left-hand side of this page. To register by phone, call (602) 787-7000. Tuition is affordable at $65 per credit hour for in-state tuition, plus a registration fee of $15 per semester. New Student Information System Launched PHOENIX, February 8, 2008 – Our new Student Information System was launched on Tuesday, February 19, to support our colleges and provide students with new and improved self-service features. Implementation of the online system is part of our commitment to a strong teaching and learning environment. The excitement has been building for both students and employees. The new system will, for the first time, link all 10 of the Maricopa Community Colleges. Students lives are about to become easier with the new online Student Center. They will be able to perform a variety of tasks and inquiries, such as apply for admission, search for and register for classes, check grades, make payments, and request transcripts all from the online Student Center. The system will allow student information to travel with the student from one college to another. With the debut of the new system, years of front-end planning at the college and district levels, computer programming, testing and training will come to fruition. We anticipate a successful roll-out and we are prepared to respond quickly to any students who may need assistance during and after the conversion. A new 24-hour help line will also be available for students to call for immediate support. Say good-bye to waiting in lines. We are looking forward to a new and improved way to serve our students! For more detailed information about this New Student Information system, please visit www.pvc.maricopa.edu/nss/
PHOENIX, February 3, 2008 – PVCC’s chapter of the international honors society Phi Theta Kappa has received the Pinnacle Award from the national headquarters organization. This award recognizes chapters whose membership has grown ten percent or greater over the previous calendar year. This is the third time our chapter, Alpha Omicron Chi, has won this recognition. The actual prize is a fee waiver to attend the national PTK convention. This year, we will be sending one advisor, Dr. Paula Vaughn, and five students. The students attending will be: Scott Mason, Marina Haley, Laurie Bachand, Rebecca Martos, Cynthia Fuqua. Furthermore, our PTK chapter has reached the “Five-Star” chapter designation for the second year in a row. This is the highest level granted by the national organization, and symbolizes the attainment of higher standards in quality programming and accomplishment of goals. Student Survey, Tell Us Your Ideas PHOENIX, January 31, 2008 – PVCC’s Strategic Planning Committee is developing goals for the College’s future and values the ideas of our students. Please help us by answering four questions at the following web site: www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=RB8H7I4fTVSHF70dM_2bW8rA_3d_3d PVCC Band to Perform at Superbowl Block Party Feb. 1, 2 PHOENIX, January 31, 2008 – The Destinee Brook Project (DBP), a subset of the PVCC student cover band, will be performing at the Scottsdale Superbowl Blockparty on Friday, Feb. 1st and Saturday, Feb 2nd at 7:00pm on the main stage. The main stage is loacted at Craftsman Court in Old Town Scottsdale. The DBP will perform cover songs from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Stop by and join in the celebration! www.scottsdalesultimateblockparty.com/cl_bands.html The Destinee Brook project members are: Destinee Brook - lead vocals (PVCC student) Adam Gonzales - lead guitar (GCC student) Jason Winkler - rhythm guitar (PVCC student) Andrew Molever - bass (PVCC student) Piano - Christopher Scinto (PVCC Faculty) Drums - Andrew Butler (PVCC student)
PHOENIX, January 31, 2008 – WHAT: 3rd Annual Phoenix Experimental Arts Festival WHERE: Center for the Performing Arts at PVCC WHEN: Friday, February 8, 2008 & Saturday, February 9, 2008 Lobby Gallery opens at 6:00pm Lobby Gallery performances begin at 6:30pm Box Office opens at 6:30pm Mainstage performances begin at 7:30pm WEB: www.phoenixXfestival.com ADMISSION: $15 general admission for each night. $25 festival pass for both nights. FESTIVAL DESCRIPTION: Dr. Christopher Scinto, chair for the Performing and Fine Arts Division at Paradise Valley Community College, has announced a third year to showcase the edgier,avant-garde artists who are pushing the boundaries in the visual and performing arts in Phoenix. The PHOENIX EXPERIMENTAL ARTS FESTIVAL, co-sponsored by the Phoenix New Times, will be presented February 8th and 9th, 2008, at Paradise Valley Community College’s Center for the Performing Arts in North Phoenix. This year’s festival includes the work of several local and regional dance troupes, music ensembles, performance art collectives, theatre companies and visual artists. The lobby gallery opens at 6:00 p.m. with lobby/gallery performances at 6:30p.m. and main stage performances at 7:30 p.m. Highlights of the performances on Friday, February 8th include two performances by experimental chamber music ensemble CROSSING 32ND STREET, who will present Michael Gordon's percussion solo XY and also perform live music in collaboration with CONDER dance on Moving Target. Newly formed performance art collective OFFICE OF PECULIAR SCENES will present an interesting take on an overly commercial beauty pageant in Miss Representation. Next, performance artist/actress KRISTEN LOREE will perform a selection from her one-woman theater piece, VIXIN, which she describes as a work of queer theater to be spoken and sung in 8-inch heels, in a red dress, and with a giant red high heel shoe/chair. The evening continues with two inspiring dance works that incorporate video projection and interactive video technology in works performed by VIA CORPO DANCE RESEARCH and ARMADILLO DANCE PROJECT. THEATRE IN MY BASEMENT kicks off Saturday’s performance with (dis)solve, an interdisciplinary performance work using a live media as a laboratory for dehydration. Using the idea of metaphorical drying out, (dis)solve mixes video and sound for an interactive performance. CROSSING 32ND STREET returns to the stage to perform the world premiere of Phoenix-composer Eric Schultz’s Everything is at once transgressed, overtaken, and nothing did yet arrive, a work based on the paintings of French artist Jean Miotte for video and three percussionists. Then dance companies 32 FLAVORS, KAREN SCHUPP DANCE, and MARY FITZGERALD DANCE round out the evening presenting new works of contemporary dance.
PHOENIX, January 31, 2008 – Top grades and dedicated community service are already bringing rewards for two PVCC students. They have been selected as Paradise Valley Community College’s representatives on the influential All-Arizona Academic Team. Only two students from each of Arizona’s community colleges are chosen to receive this honor. This year’s celebratory luncheon will take place on Feb. 21 in Mesa. Students are nominated based on their grades, leader qualities, and community service. This year, PVCC’s representatives are Rebecca Martos and Michael Bouey, Jr. Rebecca placed on the first team and will receive $1,000 in addition to the scholarship. Michael placed on the third team and will receive $350 n addition to the scholarship. Rebecca Martos may be an award-winning, classically trained singer who’s as familiar with opera as most folks are with rap or rock, but that doesn’t stop her from belting out Led Zepplin tunes with the PVCC Cover Band. “My real love, though, is multi-media,” she says. An Audio Production and Music Business major, Rebecca was recently chosen to represent PVCC as a member of the All-USA Academic Team. Team members are chosen based on their grades and service to the community. Besides the Academic Team honors, she was selected as one of only five students from the Maricopa Community College District to participate in the Arizona Town Hall; is an officer of Phi Theta Kappa, a member of the Student Honors Advisory Board, is co-producer of the Student Multi-Media Project, is the recipient of the Eliot and Arlene Kauffman Memorial Scholarship, and many other honors. Rebecca already has a head start on her chosen profession. Currently employed with PVCC Media Services, she is also a freelance sound engineer. She made a film for the PVCC Percussion Ensemble, will make another one for Get Back!, the upcoming Beatles concert, and is producing The Vagina Monologues for PVCC. Although Rebecca has much to be proud of, she says, “I’m proudest of the fact that I’m pursuing my dream.” When Michael Bouey, Jr. was chosen to represent PVCC as a member of the All-Academic Team competition, he said, “It’s one of the biggest honors I’ve ever been blessed to receive.” And that’s saying something, considering what Michael has already accomplished. A graduate of Moon Valley High School, he enlisted in the Army, and was stationed at NATO headquarters for more than two years. From there, he was deployed as a paralegal to Abu Ghraib. “I tried to ensure that the detainees received due process,” he says. When Michael’s deployment was up, he enrolled in PVCC, where he also became a physics and math tutor. After graduation, he plans to transfer to ASU, and eventually to UCLA or MIT for advanced degrees in math and civil engineering. Although he works hard, he believes in having fun, too. “My hobby is fire juggling,” he says. “I took it up a few years ago to impress a girl, who was a fire juggler at the time. She got bored in four months and married a non-juggler, but I kept right on. Yeah, every now and then I get burned a little, but that’s the price fire jugglers pay. It’s fun!” In what little spare time Michael has left from his studies, tutoring job, and fire juggling, he takes part in various charitable activities, such as building a tutor center for at-risk young adults. “What you do for others is as important as what you do for yourself,” he says. This annual All-Arizona Academic Team awards ceremony was created in the 1990s to recognize top scholars from Arizona’s community colleges who also are members of local chapters of the Phi Theta Kappa Society, the national community college honors organization. Teams are divided into first, second and third place, with cash awards. In addition, the Arizona Board of Regents provides all the students tuition waivers to the Arizona state university of their choice. First team members are also automatically eligible for the All-USA Academic Team, sponsored by USA Today and announced in the spring. Students named to the All-USA Academic Team are also awarded cash and are honored at the annual American Association of Community Colleges convention. Last year for the first time ever, a PVCC student, Katie Gault, made First Team in the nationals, and was featured in USA Today newspaper.
PHOENIX, January 29, 2008 – College Goal Sunday is for students seeking financial help WHAT: College Goal Sunday WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2008 WHERE: Studio Theater, Paradise Valley Community College HOSTED BY: PVCC’s Office of Student Financial Assistance INFORMATION: Kenneth Clarke at (602) 787-7100 or www.pvc.maricopa.edu/finaid Students needing financial aid are sometimes baffled by all those complicated application forms. That’s why PVCC, along with other colleges around the U.S., is holding COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY, a day when financial aid professionals and high school counselors will be on hand to smooth out the process. Computers will be provided, as well as bi-lingual counselors. “This is really going to be big, says Kenneth Clarke, assistant director of PVCC’s Financial Aid office. “We’ve been on the radio about this, and all over, so we’re expecting a very large turnout. College Goal Sunday is the gateway to opportunity for students who dream of attending college. In fact, College Goal Sunday can actually make the difference between attending college or not.” Clarke says that College Goal Sunday will teach prospective students how to master every aspect of the financial aid process, from helping them fill out the initial application applications, to navigating their way through the maze of scholarships, grants and loans. “The first thing we teach them is that they are not alone!” he stresses. “We will walk beside them every step of the way, helping them build relationships with those financial organizations. These are tough economic times, so it’s more necessary than ever before to show students all the help financial help that’s available out there.” High school students and others attending College Goal Sunday will fill out and receive a line-by-line review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Since 1997, approximately 30,000 students have received help at this annual event. Financial aid is especially important for minority and first generation college applicants, as well as students from other low-income families. In fact, 52% of the families seeking aid have an annual income less than $40,00, which can stress family budgets. But investing in college makes financial sense, because college graduates will go on to earn as much as 73% more than those with a mere high school diploma. And a college degree means the difference between getting a job and building a career. “Today’s college students are investing in themselves and their future, and learning exactly how to do that at College Goal Sunday will put them way ahead of the game,” Clarke adds. ITEMS TO BRING TO COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY: • Student’s 2007 income data (W-2’s or a pay stub and/or 2007 tax return) • Parent’s 2007 income data W-2’s or a paay stub and/or 2007 tax return) • If student is age 24 or older, he/she should bring 2007 income data (W-2’s or a pay stub and/or 2007 tax return). For additional information, log onto www.collegegoalsunday.com Invitation to Attend Student Forum PHOENIX, January 23, 2008 – PVCC’s Strategic Planning Committee is developing goals for the College’s future. We value your ideas as students. Please help us by attending a student forum on Tuesday, January 29 at 12noon or 5pm in KSC208. Pizza will be served. The forums will last 1 hour 15 minutes. Please RSVP at www.paradisevalley.edu/ie/forum_rsvp.html with your name, email address, and phone number, and indicate which session you will attend. PVCC adds new competitive sport: Men's Baseball PHOENIX, January 23, 2008 – After considerable dialogue and planning, Paradise Valley Community College will add intercollegiate men’s baseball to its athletics department programs. On Tuesday evening, Jan. 22, the Governing Board of the Maricopa Community Colleges voted to approve awarding a contract in the amount $1,195,700.00 to Paul R. Peterson Construction for a two-part construction project—both a new baseball field and connecting walkways to Q Building (the former County Library) at Paradise Valley Community College. Baseball is PVCC’s 12th sport. The last sport to be added was women’s softball, which began in 2003. The baseball Pumas will begin competitive play in the spring of 2009, competing within the Arizona Community College Athletic Conference (ACCAC) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). “We are thrilled to be moving forward,” said Athletics Director Greg Silcox, “our community has expressed a strong desire for baseball here for quite some time. Baseball is very strong in our geographical area; many of our feeder high schools have perennially strong programs. We are looking forward to providing additional opportunities for young people to grow and learn as they continue their academic and athletic careers.” The process to hire a full time coach is underway. “Plans are to have our coach in place by the end of January, so that we can recruit players as strongly and successfully as possible this spring,” Silcox said. An on-campus playing field has been approved and will break ground in March. The field is scheduled to be ready for fall practice in September. Potential players or those interested in the program may contact PV Athletics via the web at: www.paradisevalley.edu/athletics/ or by phone at 602.787.7173. # # # Students: Sign up now for PVCC Announcements Email List PHOENIX, January 14, 2008 – PVCC wants to keep you -- our students -- informed! This email distribution list is used for the communication of official business, services and activities of the college and to connect our students to timely and relevant information. This tool is a great way to share important campus-wide messages with you, and we encourage all students to subscribe. Postings may include programs, services, events, activities and information related to PVCC and the Maricopa Community Colleges District. We hope that you will enjoy receiving timely announcements that will help you stay in touch, be in the know and get the most out of your PVCC experience. We look forward to keeping you informed! To join the list, simply go to this link and scroll to Subscribe Here: www.paradisevalley.edu/emailme Or click: Email Me Late Registration for Spring Semester PHOENIX, January 14, 2008 – Classes for Spring Semester have already started (on Jan. 12), but it's still not too late to enroll. Late registration is open until Friday, Jan. 18. Act now, and you can still get into a class! And--if your schedule doesn't permit you to begin right now---PVCC offers classes starting each month through April. See the spring schedule of classes, page 109, for a complete month-by-month listing. Cash flow a problem right now? Check out our convenient "eCashier Tuition Payment Plan," with reasonable monthly payments. More information can be found on our home page. Registration at PV-North on Jan. 10 PHOENIX, January 9, 2008 – On Thursday, Jan. 10 we will hold a special registration for students at the PV North campus, located at Cactus Shadows High School in Cave Creek. Cactus Shadows is located at 5802 E. Dove Valley Road. The special registration will be from 5-7 p.m. this Thursday in Room 302. For further information, contact Lily Fultz at (602)787-7223. Student Services Open on Saturday, January 12 PHOENIX, January 3, 2008 – A special Saturday registration date for Spring 2008 enrollments will be held on Jan. 12. The following offices will be open for your convenience from 8 a.m. until 12 noon. * Admissions and Records * Advising * Financial Aid * Fiscal (Cashier's) * Testing
PHOENIX, January 3, 2008 – World Renowned physicist Don N. Page to lecture for first time in U.S. on controversial new Multiverse Theory: “Does God So Love the Multiverse?” Dr. Don N. Page, a world renowned physicist and cosmologist mentored by Stephen Hawking, will be presenting a lecture he first delivered this past October at Shandong University in Jinan, China. This will be the first time his lecture “Does God So Love the Multiverse?”, which explores the intersections between physics and religion, will be presented in the United States prior to being published by Blackwell Publishing and in Chinese by Peking University Press. Dr. Page’s lecture will take place on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC) Library. This free public lecture is part of the Canyon Institute for Advanced Studies (CIAS) 2007-2008 Public Lecture Series and is a joint effort between CIAS and PVCC to provide leading-edge scholarship offerings to residents, students, and scholars in local communities. The Phoenix Astronomical Society is also a supporting partner for this community-based learning opportunity for persons of various faith perspectives and persons of no faith perspective to come together around a meaningful dialogue about controversial theories of the multiverse. Monotheistic religions such as Judaism and Christianity affirm that God loves all humans and created them in His image. However, we have learned from Darwin that we were not created separately from other life on earth. Some Christians opposed Darwinian evolution because it undercut certain design arguments for the existence of God. Today there is the growing idea that the fine-tuned constants of physics might be explained by a multiverse with very many different sets of constants of physics. “Some Christians oppose the multiverse for similarly undercutting other design arguments for the existence of God,” explained Dr. Page. “However, undercutting one argument does not disprove its conclusion. In this lecture, I will argue that multiverse ideas, though not automatically a solution to the problems of physics, deserve serious consideration and are not in conflict with Christian theology as I see it.” Dr. Page received his bachelor’s degree in physics and mathematics from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. He completed a Ph.D. in physics and astronomy in 1976 at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California, under the supervision of Kip Thorne and Stephen Hawking. Page was a postdoctoral researcher under Hawking at the University of Cambridge in England 1976-79. He served as Professor of Physics at Penn State University before moving to the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada where he presently holds the position of Professor of Physics. Canyon Institute for Advanced Studies is a Christian interdisciplinary research and learning center, bringing together creative minds and information as resources for the communities of thoughtful Christians and others who are trying to better understand the substance and challenges of our rapidly changing world and how to better engage them meaningfully and responsibly. Canyon Institute for Advanced Studies is also the administrator of the prestigious Templeton Prize for Progress Toward Research of Discoveries about Spiritual Realities. For more information on Canyon Institute for Advanced Studies, visit their Web site at www.canyoninstitute.org. . The Phoenix Astronomical Society (PAS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was founded in 1948. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, PAS’s aim is to provide educational activities in astronomy at all levels. General PAS meetings feature professional astronomers and scientists from universities and observatories around the state, as well as amateur specialists from local astronomy clubs. For more information about PAS events and membership opportunities, visit the PAS Web site at http://www.pasaz.org. You'll Be Sorry if You Wait to Register for Classes PHOENIX, December 17, 2007 – Procrastination doesn't pay. If you wait until the last minute to register for spring classes, that specific class you absolutely 100% need to get into.....may be canceled. Every class section is analyzed a week or so before the beginning of the semester to determine if there are enough students registered to operate the class. If there are too few, the class will be canceled. Therefore, if you have a class you really want to get into, be sure to register EARLY. What's more, in some classes, every seat is taken quite early. If you wait, there may not be space for you. Don't be LATE and be SORRY! Don't find yourself standing in line to register the day before classes start and wondering why your class has been canceled. Spring semester classes begin Jan. 12, so register NOW. And if coming up with the cash right now is a problem, we've got a simple payment plan: www.paradisevalley.edu/eCashier.html Campus Holiday Closure PHOENIX, December 12, 2007 – The PVCC campus will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 1. The campus will re-open for student services and other services on Jan. 2. Spring semester classes will begin on Jan. 12. The PVCC Fitness Center will be open NORMAL operating hours during this period except for closures on these dates: Dec. 24, 25, 31, and Jan. 1. The week of Dec. 17-21, Student Services offices in the Kranitz Student Center will be operating on reduced hours and will close at 5:00 p.m.
PHOENIX, December 3, 2007 – PVCC Holiday Concerts PVCC's Center for the Performing Arts is the place to be if you’re looking for a potpourri of holiday concerts for every taste. Come alone, bring a friend, or invite the entire family for a delightful evening certain to add to your holiday cheer. Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix Orpheus begins its 79th season concert with the World Premier arrangement of A Prayer for Peace, composed by Abbie Betinis. The evening include Biebl’s Ave Maria; Whalums’ Yoruban Christmas song Betelehemu; Silver’s The Twelve Days AFTER Christmas; local composer Linda Spevacek’s Riu, Riu, Riu; and many beloved Christmas carols. To top off the evening, Ron Rhode, the acclaimed Phoenix organist, will lead the audience in a popular sing-along highlighted by delightful organ arrangements transposed for PVCC’s grand piano. 7 p.m. Saturday, December 15. $15 adults, $12 students/seniors. Tickets available online at www.orpheus.org. Russian Cultural Festival Presented by PVCC’s Russian language program, and sponsored by a grant from the Maricopa Community Colleges. This evening includes the soulful song, theater and dance of Russia, with the Orzu Theater Troupe performing in Russian with English interjections. Pianist Zhanna Tevan will play popular Russian selections. 7 p.m. Monday, December 17, Free, but reservations are requested by Saturday, December 15, at (602) 263-5373 or info@elenasart.com.
PHOENIX, November 28, 2007 – PVCC RUSSIAN FESTIVAL WHAT: An evening of Russian song, theater and dance WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, December 17 WHERE: PVCC Center for the Performing Arts, MainStage, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix ADMISSION: Free, but reservations requested. RSVP by Saturday, December 15 INFORMATION: (602) 263-5373 or info@elenasart.com. Leave a message with your name, phone number, and number of seats required. The soulful song, theater and dance of Russia will be featured in a one-evening performance, so make certain you don’t miss out. Russian language instructor Elena Thornton, originally from Moldova, in the former USSR, conceived the idea as a celebration for her students, but quickly realized that the event would appeal to the entire community. “Many people don’t realize that Russian culture represents many languages and ethnicities,” explains Thornton. “But the evening’s performances will all be in Russian.” Taking the spotlight will be the Orzu Theater Troupe, part of the Bucharian Jewish community which originated in Uzbekistan, another country in the former USSR. Although the Bucharians have their own language, they translated their skits and song into Russian for the evening. “We’ll perform traditional stories about the older generation and the trouble they sometimes have dealing with the newer generations,” says Berta Maksumov, director of the Orzu Theater Troupe. “The skits are very funny, and yes, they’re in Russian. However, there will be English interjections so that non-Russian-speakers will have no trouble figuring out what’s gong on.” Besides the theatrical skits, costumed dancers from the Orzu Theater – children ranging from five to 10 years old – will perform traditional dance. “I saw them perform a few months ago, and was impressed with their color and spirit,” Thornton says. During the evening, pianist Zhanna Tevan will perform a variety of Russian music. “I’ll play around five Russian folks songs I’ve put into a medley,” Tevan says, who immigrated here from Russia 17 years ago. “Some are romantic, some are Roma folk tunes, all are very popular with the Russian people.” The Russian Festival is an outgrowth of PVCC’s Russian language program, and is sponsored by a grant from the Maricopa Community Colleges.
PHOENIX, November 26, 2007 – The Giving Tree Would you like to help a family in need have a wonderful Holiday Season? ...then sign up to assist the SLC Adopt A Family Program! The PVCC Student Leadership Council, in collaboration with AWARE Club, Black Student Union, Phi Theta Kappa, Club Ed, MEChA, Admissions & Records, the Library and the Fitness Center, is working with the Department of Economic Security to "adopt" families for this holiday season. Here's how you can help: 1. Check out the Adopt-A-Family Gift List in the Student Life Center, KSC 135. 2. Sign up to buy a gift (or 2 or 3). 3. Take the matching reminder card so you remember what you need to buy and fill out your appreciation card for the giving tree. 4. Bring the gift in (unwrapped) with the card attached. 5. The deadline is: Friday, December 7, 2007. 6. Go home realizing that you have made a simple yet meaningful difference in someone's life and in the world. For more information, call or stop by the Student Life Center at (602) 787-7240. "It will take the best in each of us to make the best world for all of us." ~Cheryl Hawkinson Thanksgiving Holiday Hours PHOENIX, November 16, 2007 – Our campus will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22 in celebration of Thanksgiving. On Friday, Nov. 23, only the PVCC Fitness Center will be open during regular hours. All other campus offices and services will be closed on Friday, as well.
PHOENIX, November 13, 2007 – You are invited to join the Paradise Valley Community College Stargazing Party from 6:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, at the campus observation deck. The PVCC Physics and Astronomy Department is sponsoring this free event and members of the Phoenix Astronomical Society (PAS) are providing telescopes and will be on hand to answer questions. In case of cloudy weather, the event will be canceled. The astronomy observation deck is located on the south side of the campus between buildings G and F, just west of the library. Those interested may view a campus map at http://www.pvc.maricopa.edu/campusmap. Participants should dress appropriately for walking in unpaved areas and should bring drinking water. Registration is required at https://www2.pvc.maricopa.edu/events. For more information, please call 602.787.6685 or e-mail david.hellmann@pvmail.maricopa.edu. United Way Online Silent Auction Open! PHOENIX, November 6, 2007 – The PVCC Online Silent Auction has been launched! There are over 20 fabulous items to choose from, including artwork, electronics, sports memorabilia, house decor items, wine and restaurants, a spa package, gift baskets and certificates. Look for the icon link on the PVCC web home page, the Employees page or the Institutional Advancement page or go to: http://arwen.pvc.maricopa.edu/pvunited The auction will close on Friday, December 7, 2007 at 10 a.m. Thank you to those individuals and businesses who contributed items. Items are still being accepted to be added to the auction -- just drop them off at the Institutional Advancement office or contact Lori Espinoza, Silent Auction chair. Let the bidding begin! And thank you, for supporting the PVCC United Way Campaign. Your PVCC United Way Campaign Committee Campus Closed for Veteran's Day PHOENIX, November 6, 2007 – Please note that the PVCC campus will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veteran's Day. No services will be available. All buildings will be closed (including Fitness Center). Normal campus services will resume Tuesday, Nov. 13. PVCC North in Cave Creek, Enrollment Nov. 28 PHOENIX, November 6, 2007 – PVCC will hold a special enrollment event for those interested in taking classes at our Cave Creek location and for dual-enrollment students at Cactus Shadows High School. The enrollment session will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 28, from 2:45-6:00 p.m. at Cactus Shadows High School, in Room 304. Cactus Shadows High School is located at: 5802 E. Dove Valley Road, Cave Creek More information is available at this site: www.pvc.maricopa.edu/pvccnorth/ High School Seniors & Parents Night, Nov. 15 PHOENIX, November 5, 2007 – Here's your chance to see what community college is all about.-- Please join us for our High School Seniors & Parent Night on Thursday, Nov. 15. It's an opportunity to meet our staff and current students, and really get a idea of what PVCC is like. Over 8,000 students a semester choose PVCC...... maybe you'll decide to, too! Come and join us to learn about: *Financing a college education (Thought it wasn't possible? Think again.) *Programs of study (check out careers that fit YOU!) *Occupational/ certificate options (job-related, and faster than a two-year degree) *How to transfer your credits earned at PVCC to the university of your choice (and save a bundle doing it) *PVCC's enrollment process (this is easy) *College resources & programs (you've love the free tutoring!). Thursday, Nov. 15 7:00-9:00 p.m. Studio Theatre And bring your parents along (promise, they won't be the ONLY ones there!) For more info, call Ivette Quintero at (602)787-7176 or email her at : ivette.quintero@pvmail.maricopa.edu www.paradisevalley.edu/me
PHOENIX, November 2, 2007 – Join PVCC's veteran's and Veteran's Club in a benefit run on Nov. 11-- When: November 11, 2007… Time: 5K at 8:00 am, 1 Mile at 8:10 am (Registration starts at 7:00 a.m.) Where: Reach 11 Recreation Area/Horse Lover’s Park (Tatum Road South of the 101 freeway) Awards: 5K Run – Overall Male & Female, Top 3 Male & Female in 5 year age groups. 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk – Overall Male and Female On-Line Registration Available At: www.arizonarunningeventsco.com REMEMBER OUR VETERANS NOVEMBER 11, 2007 Proceeds will benefit the Arizona Veterans Program Association (AVPA) scholarship fund. AVPA is a non-profit organization consisting primarily of school officials from colleges and universities throughout Arizona. Our mission is to promote opportunities for veteran students to access higher education. Scholarships are awarded each spring to deserving military veterans in our state. Spring Semester Registration is Now Open PHOENIX, October 31, 2007 – Spring semester classes are now open for registration. Spring semester begins on Jan. 12, 2008. You may register in-person at the Admissions & Records Office in PVCC's Kranitz Student Center (KSC), by phone at (602)787-7000, by fax at (602)787-7025, or online. El Mercado at PVCC PHOENIX, October 30, 2007 – PVCC's Center for International Studies presents-- El Mercado at PVCC-- When: Monday, November 5, 2007 Time: from 11:30AM to 1:30PM Where: Kranitz Student Services Building Students from the Technology Institute of Monterrey (ITESM) at Hermosillo will be representing the products of 10 Sonoran small businesses for this special event here on our PVCC campus. They will showcase-- Foods, Handicrafts, Hats, Boots, Mexican Candies, Salsas, Coyotas, and much more! Stop by to learn about the students' business education studies, and about small business in Mexico. • Free samples • Items for purchase Sponsored by Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) at Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC), Phoenix, AZ
PHOENIX, October 26, 2007 – Study the global marketing & technology environment in Prague. The Paradise Valley Community College Business/IT Division is offering a unique opportunity to study the global business environment of Prague on a 6 day tour in one of the world’s most exciting global business environments. As an international marketing & technology class, students are able to view first hand how to plan and implement international marketing strategies through direct application and exposure to Prague’s culture, legal/political, economic and market demand. Prague has a long history of business prosperity and oppression under communist rule. Now home to 1.5 million people, Prague is becoming a high-tech affluent business community in the global economy. Scheduled for mid-May 2008, the tour costs approximately $3300.00 (including airfare). Course dates: 5/5/08 – 6/5/08, travel dates: 5/19/08 – 5/26/08. This tour is part of five-week course in which participants will earn college credits from PVCC in either of the following: Learning Community One IBS102 International Marketing 2 credits Sections 5531 BPC133AA Internet/Web Development Level I-A 1 credit Sections 3001 Faculty: Dina Preston-Ortiz & Gary Smith OR Learning Community Two IBS121 Export Marketing Case Studies 2 credits Sections 5599 CIS298AB Special Projects – Flash 1 Credit Sections 3000 Faculty: Jim Patterson & Dr. Jon Storslee Registrations and a non-refundable deposit of $1100 is required no later December 11, 2007, the balance due of $2200 is due February 15, 2008. No refunds can be given after February 15, 2008. Course fees include airline flights, hotels, transportation in country and course tuition and lab fees. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Call for details. Call (602) 787-6729 for information or to register. Paradise Valley Community College is located at 18401 N. 32nd St. (SE corner of 32nd Street and Union Hills), Phoenix, 85032. Library Survey--Prizes! Drawing Nov. 20 PHOENIX, October 19, 2007 – The drawing for prizes will take place on Nov. 20 and 10:30 a.m. in the PVCC Library. Win a $100 Best Buy electronics gift certificate! Interested? Read on about the PVC Library User Survey-- The Library needs your input to improve our resources, facilities, and circulation services. Here’s your chance to let us know! Please take our survey and enter the drawing to win one of the following prizes: • $100 Best Buy gift certificate • $50 gift certificate to PVC Bookstore • 10 free cups of coffee/tea at the Library’s Coffee Cart Join us for the drawing of winners on Nov. 20, 10:30 a.m., PVCC Library. Prize winners will be notified. Go to the PVCC Library home page to start the survey— www.paradisevalley.edu/library The survey is available at the top of the page. Survey closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 16th. Thank you for your input! North Campus Entry CLOSED this afternoon PHOENIX, October 16, 2007 – 1:48 PM Tues., Oct. 16 If you will be driving to PVCC's campus soon, this is to alert you that the intersection of 34th Street and Union Hills Drive (north entry onto our campus) has been closed completely by the Phoenix Police Department, due to a serious accident. Please avoid that intersection for the next few hours if possible.
PHOENIX, October 9, 2007 – The Maricopa County Community College District is holding a student event on November 1, 2007 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Rio Salado College Conference Center in Tempe. The student event title is: "Just the Guys: Keepin' it Real. Real talk with Penn State University professor of Higher Education, Dr. Shaun Harper on the future of minority males in higher education." As the title suggests, this will be an informal discussion with "Just the Guys" on college experiences of minority males across the district. There is no charge for the event. RSVP's are requested for the event at the website below. www.maricopa.edu/studentaffairs/conference07/rsvpnov1.php Rio Salado College Conference Center 2323 W. 14th Street, Tempe World Premiere Play: Child of the Kosmos opens Nov. 8 PHOENIX, October 9, 2007 – WHAT: World premiere of Child of the Kosmos, a play about Nobel Prize laureate, Richard Feynman WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 8-10; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16-17; 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18. There is a special preview 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. WHERE: Center for the Performing Arts, Paradise Valley Community College, 34th St. and Union Hills, Phoenix TICKETS: $8 students and seniors; $12 adults. At the special preview, all seats are $5. Richard Feynman wasn’t just a Nobel Prize-winning physicist; he was a flamboyant wild man nicknamed “Ofey” who hung out at strip clubs, a musician who played the bongos in motel parking lots at 3 a.m., a practical joker from whom no acquaintance was immune, and a sleight-of-hand artist who could pick locks and crack safes. Child of the Kosmos playwright and Paradise Valley Community College theatre faculty Alan Tongret has long been a fan of Feynman and his work. But it was the science department at PVCC that suggested he feature the Nobel laureate in a full-length play. “Some scientists consider Feynman second only to Einstein,” Tongret says. “I’d read one of Feynman’s books, The Meaning of It All: Thoughts of a Citizen-Scientist, and was very excited about the science department’s idea. In a way, this play mirrors his life in that it’s not quite linear, it’s more circular. Some scenes even have multi-time dimensions, such as towards the end of his life while he’s lying on an operating table after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, yet at the same time, he’s 11 years old and talking to his father. Time cycles within time cycles. Of course, Feynman being Feynman, there’s also a pretty good scene in a topless bar.” A child prodigy, at the age of 24 Feynman became the youngest Group Leader in Los Alamos’s legendary Manhattan Project, where he worked on the A-bomb – and later grew concerned about the power he helped unleash. One of the most admired scientists of the 20th Century, Feynman helped pioneer quantum electrodynamics and predicted the future of nanotechnology. After the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster in 1986, Feynman served on the Presidential commission that investigated the explosion, and on national television, demonstrated to millions of grieving Americans how the O-rings had failed the astronauts. “I found Richard Fenyman quite fascinating,” says PVCC composer and Fine & Performing Arts Division Chair Christopher Scinto, who scored the play. “Science scares me quite a bit, but his thirst for knowledge and adventure drew me in, so I tried to capture his spirit in my music.” The structure of Scinto’s score for Child of the Kosmos is as unusual as Feynman’s life and mind. “The music is composed in a series of perfect fourths, beginning in the key of F, for Feynman,” Scinto says. “That sound is not the standard sound of classical Western music, which is based in thirds, so we get a sense of openness, of expansion, almost of space and time. And that’s fitting, don’t you think?” Regardless of all Feynman’s scientific achievements, he never lost the common touch. His three-volume work, The Lectures on Physics, explained the physical laws of nature in terms that even laymen could understand. He also wrote two best-selling books of humorous anecdotes, Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! and What Do You Care What Other People Think? His death from cancer in 1988 was a sad day for the millions who admired him, and the hundreds who were privileged to call him friend.
PHOENIX, October 4, 2007 – Have a blast.....all for a good cause! The PVCC Student Leadership Council invites students, faculty, administration and the community to attend its annual Mystery Party. Set for Oct. 26 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. in the Kranitz Student Center (KSC), this year's theme revolves around a fairy tale mystery entitled "Once Upon a Time...A Fairy Tale Mystery Party." Students pay $12 for tickets, and all others pay $20. Tables seat eight to ten people. Participants are asked to wear costumes portraying different characters. By following the script and using deductive reasoning, players try to solve the mystery. Tickets go on sale Oct. 8 at the Student Life Office, KSC 135. Guests can expect great food, fun, prizes, award certificates, and music. Funds raised by the Student Leadership Council will go to this year's United Way fundraising drive. For more information, stop by Student Life, or call them at (602)787-7240. National Depression Screening Day, Oct. 10 PHOENIX, October 3, 2007 – Just got the blues? Or are you depressed? WHAT: Free depression screening WHEN: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007 WHERE: Kranitz Student Services Building, INFORMATION: Cathy G. Mendoza, M.C., (602) 787-7998 It is estimated that almost 20 million Americans suffer from some form of depression, and of those, the depression becomes so severe that 15% of them commit suicide. By the year 2010 depression will be the second most common health problem in the U.S, second only to heart disease. Depression can strike everyone, from young children to the elderly, and -- contrary to popular belief -- the signs of depression are not always obvious. However, depression is one of the most treatable of illnesses. With proper counseling and/or medication, 80 to 90% of its sufferers find relief. As part of National Depression Screening Day, Paradise Valley Community College is offering a free depression screening to its students and the genral public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday, October 10. Upon arrival, attendees may register at the Kravitz Student Center, and in order of registration, will be given a private session with one of the school’s professional counselors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Separately, two seminars will be held that day, Oct. 10. At 9:00 a.m. "Depression and the Mature Adult," will be held in room KSC 185 and at 12:00 p.m., "Understanding Depression and the College Student" will be held in the PVCC Library. Admission to both is free and open to the public. Free Career Workshops and Job Fair at PVCC Oct. 8-10 PHOENIX, September 28, 2007 – More than 50 firms will be on the Paradise Valley Community College campus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, for PVCC's Career and Job Fair. Among those companies are Wells Fargo, City of Glendale, CVS Pharmacy, Radio Shack, 24-Hour Fitness, and many others. Both PVCC students and the public are invited. Admission is free. "A lot of students are still working at their high school jobs," says Norma Chandler, coordinator of Career Services at PVCC. "This is the perfect time for them to upgrade, because some of the firms that will be here will not only pay more, but can offer benefits and tuition reimbursements, even for part-time jobs." During the Career and Job Fair, the Jobing.com booth will demonstrate how to use their online job board, create profiles, upload resumes, and conduct job searches. "They'll give a lot of insider tips," Chander says. Wednesday's Career and Job Fair won't be the only careers event during the week, however. The following seminars will also be available to PVCC students and the public, without charge. * "Discover Your Career Passion" -- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, October 8, in KSC212 * "Honing Your Resume Writing Skills" -- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in KSC212 * "Interviewing Skills" -- 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in KSC212 * "Using Maricopa Career Network" (Online Job Board) -- 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, in E-136 "If you're thinking about entering the work force or changing careers, this is the perfect opportunity," Chandler adds. # # #
PHOENIX, September 24, 2007 – Now through October 5, PVCC/MCCCD students are invited to participate in a national online survey and enter a drawing to win an Apple iPod Nano or $150 iTunes gift card. The District has hired Interact Communications to conduct the survey. All responses are confidential. Students will be asked a series of questions about their Web and media preferences such as -- what t.v. channels do you watch?, what are your favorite radio stations?, what print publications do you read?, what kind of Web sites do you like?, how often do you text message? The answers from 300 community colleges across the U.S. will help us communicate better with prospective and current students. Your participation in the survey will help the college and district with our future marketing plans. Privacy: All personally identifiable information including individual survey responses will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed. Your name will not be connected with your answers and the college will not know if you participated in the survey. (If you decide to enter the optional drawing for a free iPod or $150 iTunes gift card you will be directed to a different web site to leave your personal information. The personal information that you provide for the drawing WILL NOT be linked to the survey data that you provide.) To participate in the survey, go to: www.interactresearch.org/mp56/ Enter Username: maricopa Password: arizona Thank you for participating! Giant Maricopa Career Expo, October 6 @ Cardinal's Stadium PHOENIX, September 14, 2007 – Sky's the Limit Career Expo Date: Saturday October 6 2007 Time: 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. Location: University of Phoenix Stadium 1 Cardinals Drive Glendale 85305 URL: www.ctecareerexpo.org About This Event: The Sky’s the Limit CTE Career Expo on October 6th provides a dynamic, interactive learning environment where students and community members can explore Career & Technical Education Programs, career options and job opportunities to be competitive in the ever-changing economy. Through collaborative efforts between K-12 education, community colleges, universities and businesses, attendees will learn the importance of career exploration, career development plans and lifelong learning. Who should attend: Students, teachers, parents, counselors, displaced workers, and those in career transition that want to obtain career-related information and resources. Fiddler on the Roof comes to PVCC PHOENIX, September 11, 2007 – Paradise Valley Community College and Arizona Jewish Theatre have formed an unprecedented partnership to celebrate their dual 20th anniversaries as part of the Valley’s arts and education scene. Both organizations open their 2007-08 theatre season with a joint production of the classic Broadway musical Fiddler on the Roof by Joseph Stein, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick, from October 6-21, 2007. The musical is based on stories by Sholem Aleichem with special permission from Arnold Perl. Co-sponsored by the PVCC Division of Fine and Performing Arts, performances will be presented in the Center for the Performing Arts on the PVCC campus, just south of Union Hills on 34th Street. In addition to this musical production, Arizona Jewish Theatre Company will now be in residency at the Center for the Performing Arts. The show opens on Saturday, October 6, and continues through Sunday, October 21 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $40-$60, with discounts available for children and seniors. Student rush price (1/2 hour prior to curtain) is $15. “We couldn’t think of a more perfect way to kick off our 20th season and to celebrate our new home at PVCC,” states Janet Arnold, Producing Director of Arizona Jewish Theatre Co. “This musical is teeming with the very essence of Jewish culture – and yet is so universal in its message of the importance of tradition, home and family.” - more - Dr. Christopher Scinto, chair for the Division of Fine and Performing Arts, commented, “The community will benefit by having access to professional theatre in their own backyard.” He added, “Community members will no longer have to drive to Scottsdale or Downtown Phoenix to enjoy professional theatre performances like Fiddler on the Roof.” Leading the cast as Tevye, the poor Russian dairyman in 1905 Russia, is New York actor Chaz Mena. Mena has a long list of stage, movie and TV credits, but looks forward to playing Tevye as one of the most meaningful roles in his career. “There is such an incredible poignancy to the role and a depth to the show,” said Mena. Joining Mena on stage are Valley favorites: Maria Amorocho as Golde, Tevye’s world-weary wife; Cathy Dresbach as Yente, the incorrigible matchmaker; Ben Tyler as Lazar Wolf, the lonely butcher; Patti Dresbach as Grandma Tzeitel; and Tracy Coe as Shandel. Also included are Valley newcomers, husband and wife, Jeffrey Wolf as Avram and Michelle Hakala as Fruma-Sarah. The cast numbers thirty-three and the backstage crews include students from Paradise Valley Community College. The show is directed by Claude File, a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers and a recurring director for AJTC. When the company last produced Fiddler on the Roof for its 10th Anniversary, File actually played the role of Tevye. This is his 11th production of either acting in or directing Fiddler on the Roof. Choreographer JoAnn Yeoman, who choreographed the 1997 production, is a teacher in ASU’s musical theatre department. Music Director Dan Kurek, is an adjunct music faculty at PVCC and opera singer. P2Design is providing production management including the multi-dimensional set from the Music Theatre of Wichita. The Center for the Performing Arts on the PVCC campus opened its doors in October of 2005. This $6 million, 25,000 square foot Center includes a fully professional, multi-use theater, seating nearly 300. The auditorium features comfortable seats, is climate controlled and offers infra-red hearing devices. Extensive parking is complimentary. Founded in 1988, the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company (AJTC) is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) Arizona corporation. AJTC is one of only a few professional theatre companies in the Valley and the only Jewish performing arts company in Arizona. The company was founded to preserve and enhance Jewish culture, by producing quality plays which reflect the Jewish experience. To purchase season or individual tickets, please contact the AJTC office at 602-264-0402. For further information on the company, visit www.azjewishtheatre.org. For information about the Center for the Performing Arts, call 602.787.7738 or visit www.paradisevalley.edu/cpa . # # # PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ARIZONA JEWISH THEATRE COMPANY Professional theatre comes to the Northeast Valley at the Center for the Performing Arts Fiddler on the Roof Book by Joseph Stein, Music by Jerry Bock, Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl PERFORMANCES Sat., Oct. 6, 2007 7:30 pm $50-$60.00*+ Sun., Oct. 7 2:00 pm $50-$60.00 Sun. Oct. 7 7:00 pm $40-$45.00 Thurs., Oct. 11 7:30 pm $40-$45.00 Fri., Oct. 12 7:30 pm $40-$45.00 Sat., Oct. 13 7:30 pm $50-$60.00 Sun., Oct. 14 2:00 pm $50-$60.00 Sun., Oct. 14 7:00 pm $40-$45.00 Thurs., Oct. 18 7:30 pm $40-$45.00 Fri., Oct. 19 7:30 pm $40-$45.00 Sat., Oct. 20 7:30 pm $50-$60.00 Sun., Oct. 21 2:00 pm $50-$60.00 Sun., Oct. 21 7:00 pm $40-$45.00 * all tickets are subject to a $1.00 facility fee. +opening night includes post-show reception with cast Discounts available for Seniors and Students All performances are at the Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Paradise Valley Community College – just south of Union Hills off 34th St. Tickets are available from the AJTC Box Office - 602/264-0402 or visit www.azjewishtheatre.org Group tickets are also available from the AJTC Box Office - 602/264-0402 # # # Student Services Offices to Close Early on Friday Afternoons PHOENIX, September 4, 2007 – Now through the end of spring semester, a number of PVCC Student Services offices will be closed on Fridays from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. This will be done as part of the training for and implementation of Maricopa Community Colleges' district-wide computer launch of a new student information and records system in early 2008. Those offices closing early are: Financial Aid; Admissions & Records, Academic Advising, Testing, Continuing Education, and Fiscal (cashiers). All the above offices are located in the Krantiz Student Center (KSC).
PHOENIX, August 27, 2007 – WHAT: 2007 Puma Classic Golf Tournament WHEN: 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007 (course registration at 6 a.m.) WHERE: Rancho Manana Golf Course, Cave Creek FEES: From $85 for single players, and sponsorship fees at the $100, $150 and $400 levels. INFORMATION: (602) 787-7173 or visit the Tournament web site at www.pvc.maricopa.edu/athletics/pumaclassic.html Tournament play is now full, but PVCC Athletics is still seeking event Sponsorships. Interested persons and/or companies should contact Helice Agria at 602-787-7173. “The Tournament has a big party atmosphere,” says tournament director Helice Agria. “The golfers bring their buddies and it turns into a real bragging rights time. And there are games within the game – raffles for prizes, a ‘Vegas hole’, a longest drive competition, a closest-to-the-pin competition – it’s all-day fun.” Proceeds from the Puma Classic will be used to provide scholarships and books for PVCC student-athletes. Previous events have raised more than $10,000. The Puma Classic is a four-player scramble, with group prizes given for first, second and third place teams. Individual prizes will also be awarded. Tournament play includes green and cart fees, range balls, player services, as well as a post match lunch and beverages. The setting couldn’t be more beautiful. Rancho Manana Golf Club is a par-70 championship course with dramatic elevation changes and natural desert landscaping. Golf Digest voted it as one of Arizona’s most scenic golf courses. “You’ll have a full day of great scenery, great fun and you’ll be helping PVCC student-athletes at the same time,” promises Agria. Register now for PVCC’s Late Start courses PHOENIX, August 24, 2007 – The regular fall semester registration deadline may have come and gone, but there is plenty of time left to enroll in almost 200 Late Start classes at Paradise Valley Community College. These classes cover a broad range of subjects -- some of which accept registration as late as November – and appeal to a wide variety of interests. They include several sections of Accounting, Administration of Justice, Business, Communications, Computer Applications, Counseling, Dance, Early Childhood Education, Emergency Medical Technology, Geology, Languages, Physical Education, Psychology, Real Estate, Sociology, Theatre Performance, U. S. History and Government, Wildland Firefighter, Women in Transition, Writing – and many, many more. Also available for Late Start entrants are PVCC’s individualized study programs in GIL (Guided Independent Learning), in which students work with experienced faculty in self-designed mentor situations; and OEO (Open Entry Online) computer classes. For a detailed look at these and other late-entry classes and/or programs, see PVCC’s Fall 2007 class schedule, available on campus or online at www.paradisevalley.edu/sc.html. To register by phone, call (602) 787-7000; to register online, visit www.pvc.maricopa.edu/admissions. Tuition is affordable at $65 per credit hour (for in-state tuition), plus a registration fee of $15 per semester.
PHOENIX, August 21, 2007 – Mexican artists Lucy Mora and Lorenzo Bugarini will be demonstrating their unique pottery technique at the PVCC Art Studio (on campus) Aug. 28 from 8-10:45 a.m. and again from 2-4:45 p.m. The demonstrations are free and open to the public. In addition, the artists will have examples of their work for sale. Mata Ortiz is an internationally known village in Chihuahua, Mexico, renowned for its beautiful pottery. Of the 2,000 or so residents, 400 are potters. Master potter Juan Quezada started the pottery movement in the Mata Ortiz in the 1970's using a coiled clay technique inspired by indigenous Paquime and Casas Grandes ceramics, often incorporating Mimbres designs shared by the Southwest Native American cultures. His work, and that of others from Mata Ortiz, has been exhibited in museums throughout the U.S. Registration Open This Saturday PHOENIX, August 15, 2007 – Don't delay! There is still time to register for Fall Semester classes at PVCC. A special Registration Fest will be held this Saturday, August 18, from 8 a.m.- 12 noon in the KSC-Student Services Building on campus. Services available will include: financial aid, academic advising, admissions, placement testing, and the cashier's office. No reservations are necessary, so simply come in and enroll for your Fall Semester classes now through Saturday at noon. Classes begin Monday, Aug. 20 (a limited number of Saturday classes start on Aug. 18).
PHOENIX, August 7, 2007 – On Friday, Aug. 17, the PVCC Student Rock Band will perform at Desert Ridge Marketplace from 7-10 p.m. The student band, under the direction of Dr. Christopher Scinto, will perform three hours of music from the 60s and 70s to today's hit. All of the band members are registered PVCC students, with the addition of one student guest musician from GCC. The concert is open to the public and is free of charge. Blood Drive Coming to Campus Aug. 29, 30 PHOENIX, August 6, 2007 – The United Blood Services will be here on Wed., Aug. 29 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and again on Thurs., Aug. 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. for a two-day blood drive. Give blood. Be a hero! If you donate on Wed., Aug. 29 between 8 a.m. and 1.p.m., you will receive a free lunch at the Paradise Barbecue. Here are ways to sign up: 1. Go to www.bloodhero.com and enter the sponsor code "pvcc" to set your own appointment. 2. Sign up at the Blood Drive table in KSC. 3. Call Ryan Martin in the Student Life Office at 602-787-7242.
PHOENIX, July 31, 2007 – WHAT: Paradise Valley Community College’s Summer Opera Highlights Concert WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, August 10-11 WHERE: PVCC’s Performing Arts Center, 34th St. and Union Hills, Phoenix ADMISSION: Free INFORMATION: (602) 787-7738 The world’s greatest music – for free! Curious about opera but don’t want to pop for the big bucks tickets until you’re sure you’ll like it? Then attend PVCC’s Summer Opera Highlights Concert and hear some of the most glorious music in the world – absolutely free. “The evening’s actually a concert with full lighting and minimalist sets, made up of around 15 selections from the world’s greatest operas, sung by professional and non-professional singers doing what they love to do,” says PVCC adjunct faculty member Daniel Kurek, the program’s director. “People will hear some of the most glorious music they’ve ever heard, from Madama Butterfly, The Marriage of Figaro, La Boheme, La Traviata and more. Opera lovers will attend in full force, of course, but this is also the perfect chance for people who have never heard opera to dip their toe in the water. And it won’t cost them a cent!” Kurek himself has sung with Arizona Opera, Cleveland Opera, Austin Lyric Opera, and Opera Pacific. Last summer, he toured Europe as a member of Arizona Masterworks Chorale, and he was featured soloist in Vienna, in a program honoring Mozart’s 250th anniversary. This is the fourth year PVCC has hosted the opera evening, but the first year it will take place in the new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center. “We’re all excited about that,” Kurek says. “Even when we were performing in PVCC’s Black Box Theatre, we pretty much had a full house. The community loves it, because it’s a casual, unpretentious, relaxing evening. And did I say the music is gorgeous?” Arizona Jewish Theater in Residence at PVCC PHOENIX, July 2, 2007 – The Governing Board of the Maricopa County Community College District has approved a license agreement with the Arizona Jewish Theater Company (AJTC). The theater company will be in residence at the Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC). Through this agreement, AJTC’s upcoming 2007-2008 season will take place at PVCC. “We are thrilled to be able to perform in such a beautiful and well-equipped facility – especially since this is our 20th Anniversary Season!” said Janet Arnold, producing director of AJTC. “PVCC’s Center for the Performing Arts is a gorgeous theater, and our being there is a win-win situation for everyone. We’re planning to make many opportunities available to PVCC students, such as working with and learning from professional actors, directors, designers and playwrights. Our hope is to involve other PVCC departments as well, particularly history, humanities, and the performing and visual arts.” Founded in 1988, AJTC is one of only a handful of Equity theater companies in the Valley, and is one of the largest Jewish theaters in North America. AJTC’s shows are chosen for their universal themes, making them accessible to everyone. The company is also known for its extensive children/teen program, which provides theatrical opportunities for many young actors. During its 19 years, AJTC has received numerous theatrical and civic awards. The faculty and staff of PVCC are excited about the new arrangement, too. The college’s president, Dr. Mary Kay Kickels (who has a theater background herself), noted, “From my point of view, this is a perfect marriage of the arts and education. When we built our new arts center, we made a commitment to bring the best in performing and visual arts to the North Valley. Our partnership with AJTC is a superb opportunity for our students to participate in all aspects of professional theater. What’s more, it will bring area residents to our campus to experience the finest in local theater.” But perhaps the biggest beneficiary of AJTC’s new home will be the Northeast Valley itself. “The community will benefit by having access to professional theatre in their own backyard,” said Dr. Christopher Scinto, division chair of PVCC’s Fine & Performing Arts Department. “Community members will no longer have to drive to Scottsdale or Downtown Phoenix to enjoy professional theatre performances.” According to the Richard Schultz, PVCC’s arts center coordinator, the $6 million, 25,000 square foot facility opened October 13, 2005. A fully professional, multi-use theater, this beautiful facility seats 300 guests and incorporates a 25-musician orchestra pit, as well as state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and audiovisual systems. The theater’s 1,000 square foot lobby contains a box office and concession stand, and also functions as an art galley. AJTC 2007-2007 Season -- 20th Anniversary Season October 6-21, 2007 ------ Fiddler on the Roof, book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. A co-production with PVCC January 5-20, 2008------- Halpern & Johnson, by Lionel Goldstein March 15-30, 2008 ------ Kindertransport, by Diane Samuels May 17 - June 1, 2008 --- The Last Night of Ballyhoo, by Alfred Uhry Season tickets for new patrons are now on sale. Call 602-264-0402 or order on-line at www.azjewishtheatre.org HURRY !!!! Late Registration for Fall Classes Closes Aug. 24 PHOENIX, June 20, 2007 – PVCC's | |||
