Spotlight
Career Expo expands student’s options
The foot- in- the- door phenomenon. Students
as well as the community got a chance to browse the local employment market
at the MCC Career Expo, set up on the Kirk Student Center lawn on Feb 22.
There were 124 employers present each with a spread of information pamphlets,
applications and most important, helpful faces. While some dressed in collar
and tie to ensure their way into a job, others came to the Career Expo for
a more casual visit. This was a chance for anyone interested in a job to
go around and speak with companies and ask them questions. Benefits, salaries
and hours were the hot topics of conversation on this day. “There
was a constant flow of people,” Ron Gaschler said, “We got lots
of positive feedback.” Gaschler is the Director of Career and Re-
Entry Services and keeps a database of more than 700 companies to invite
to the Career Expos. He said this database is always changing and getting
larger. Sarah Garrett, a recruiter for Disney, found many students interested
in the internship offered by her company. She is hoping to see them on March
9 when she and her colleagues return to MCC to give a presentation on their
program. Each of these companies have different routines for hiring. Bank
of America required an online application and assessment. Most companies
accepted applications and set up meetings for a later date. But there were
some initial interviews. In fact, Sport Chalet had full ability to hire
on the spot. Out- going and personable attendees just might find themselves
merely a week away from a steady pay check.
On-Campus Events
Hispanic stereotypes
There will be a lecture titled “Speedy Gonzales: Negative
Anglo Stereotype or Latino Cultural Icon?” on March 7. This event
will be presented by David Ramirez, the spokesperson for Hispanic and minority
media of Phoenix. The lecture will be held in the Kirk Student Center in
the Navajo Room from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Disney is recruiting
Students who are interested in applying for a Walt Disney World internship
must have their applications by March 9 and are required to attend the presentation
at 4 p.m. in the Navajo room in the Kirk Student Center.
This is a paid internship where students live near the Florida theme park
and work and study in Disney College Program courses. Currently, there are
13 student involved in the program from MCC and others from the Maricopa
District.
Indian film
There will be a screening of Sancharram (the Journey) directed
by Ligy Pullappally in celabration of Womens History Month on March 8. This
is a love story shot in India dealing with life and relationships in Indian
society. The screening will be in the Navajo Room in the Kirk Student Center
from noon to 2:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Pullappally will be at both sessions
for a discussion following the film. Contact Carol Vaughan at (480) 461-4941
for more information.
Night at the Opera
A musical titled “A Night at the Opera” will be held at Theater
Outback. The performance will have classic pieces anyone would recognize
such as Mozart and Gilbert and Sullivan. Show times are March 8-10 at 7:30
p.m. and matinee on March 11 at 2 p.m. For more information contact Cathy
Hauan at (480) 461-7865.
Spring Dance Show
The MCC Dance Company will have their spring dance performance on March
23. The performance will feature a variety of dance styles from the past
200 years. From ballet to modern interpretation, this show is sure to please
those of all ages.
The performance will be held at Theatre Outback from 7:30 to 9 p.m. for
ticket information, contact (480) 461- 7170.
Vagina Monologues
As part of Women’s History Month, the “Vagina Monologues”
are a celebration of women’s strength through the ages and their sexuality.
Similar to the HBO documentary of the Vagina Monologues, this event will
have poetic recitings and memorable moments in women’s lives. The
Vagina Monologues will take place March 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Theatre Outback
at the Southern and Dobson campus and 2:30 p.m. in the Community Room at
the Red Mountain campus. Contact Carol Vaughan at (480) 461-4941 for more
information.
Off-Campus Events
Tempe Music Festival
The Tempe Music Festival will be cranking up the volume
at Tempe Town Lake on March 31 and April 1. There will be three stages and
over 30 bands. Some of the bands will be the John Mayer Trio, School of
Rock All-Stars and Train.
Tickets can be purchased at all Ticket Master locations and start at $35
each day in advance. For more information, visit tempemusicvestival.com.
Beer festival
The Great American Beer Festival will take place
at Tempe Town Lake on March 18 an 19. Local, national and international
beer will be showcased at more than 100 sampling tables. There will be live
entertainment from local bands, Crown Kings on Saturday and Christopher
Luckert Band on Sunday.
This is a 21 and older event and identification will be checked at the door.
Tickets start at $35 if purchased in advance and $40 at the door. VIP admission
is also available. For ticket information, call (480) 774-8300.