Spotlight
A Rabbi, an Imam and a Christian
The Center for Global Tolerance is sponsoring
a discussion between a panel of three different religious leaders from the
community and others who choose to attend. Paul Eppinger, the executive
director for the Arizona Interfaith Movement will also attend. The topic
for this event will be building an understanding and “engagement”
between traditions. Current events clearly paint a picture of a world divided
on beliefs. This is a discussion for those who wish to join others who are
willing to go beyond the cartoons and politics and not just coexist, but
become friends. There will be a brainstorm addressing what everyone can
do to improve the dialogue between people of different religions. Elizabeth
Ursic, a professor of philosophy and religious studies at Mesa Community
College said Christianity, Islam and Judaism have similarities and this
has caused the conflict. The goal for education is not just to excel in
mathematics or Comp 101, but to become open to other cultures as well. Patrice
Nango, a philosophy and religious studies professor said the “bridges”
that have been torn down between different faiths must be rebuilt. That
is the purpose of the event. “Its important not to focus on the past
but to work toward the future,” Nango said. The conversation will
be on the first floor of the Paul A. Elsner Library on April 17,s in Room
LB145 from noon - 2 p.m. There will be light refreshments and anyone is
welcome.
On-Campus Events
Art show
The Student Art Show will be held in the Paul A. Elsner Library
in the Southwest Reading Room. Exhibition hours are 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
on April 6, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April 7 and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on April 10
- 13.
Kick Butts Day II
The MCC counseling department will hold another Kick Butts Day, a personal
development lecture about smoking on April 13. The event will be held in
the Kiva Room in the Kirk Student Center from noon- 12:50 p.m. Registration
is not required and anyone is welcome to attend. Call 480-461-7588 for more
information.
Book sale
There will be a book sale on the first floor of the Paul A. Elsner Library.
Proceeds will go to scholarships for MCC students. The event is on April
6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 480-461-7864 for more information.
Child care seminar
There will be a seminar titled, “Mr. Rogers: What do you do with the
mad that you feel,” in the Navajo Room in the Kirk Student Center
on April 7, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. This is an event for those interested in
the child care field. For more information, contact Chris Nash at 480-461-7081.
Thinking for Success
There will be a lecture titled, “Thinking for Success,” on April
18. This event is part of the Student Opportunities for Success Workshop
Lecture Series and will be presented by Dr. Karen Hardin. Hardin will discuss
the strategies for problem solving. These lectures are free and open to
anyone interested. The workshop will be held at the Red Mountain campus
from noon - 1:15 p.m. and at the Southern and Dobson campus from 5:30 -
6:45 p.m.
Scholarship deadline
Applications for the general scholarship at Mesa Community College will
be accepted until midnight on April 14. Scholarship packets may be picked
up and submitted in the financial aid office or online at the MCC website.
New Club
Students at Mesa Community College have formed a club called Students for
Cultural Engagement. This club is new this semester and plans to promote
cultural understanding on campus. They meet on Wednesdays from 2 - 2:50
p.m. in Room BP1N.
Join Phi Theta Kappa
Congratulations to the 109 new Phi Theta Kappa Members.
However, Phi Theta has decided to extend their membership deadline to April
18 for eligible applicants with a 3.5 minimum grade point average and have
completed at least 12 credit hours at any Maricopa Community College. Students
may visit the Service Learning Center in the Kirk Student Center for an
application packet. For more information, contact Duane Oaks at 480-461-7214.
Health lectures
There will be a lecture at the Red Mountain campus on April 5, in the Community
Room, room M200. The topic will submit the question to the audience, is
the television the blame for obesity in America, or not to blame? This is
a 50 minute lecture and discussion beginning at noon.
Another lecture will be held in the Kirk Student Center in the Kiva Room
on April 11. The tile is “Healthy Eating for Life.” The lecture
will be from 5 - 5:50 p.m.
For more information, contact Gail Herndon at 480-461-7578.
Off-Campus Events
Roller derby
The Shurly Gurlies will battle the Bruisers at Castle Sports Club
on 11420 N. 19th Ave. on April 8. There will be live music by Grave Danger.
Doors open at 7 p.m. and the derby begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Contact
info@azrollerderby.com for more information.
Comedy show
Norm MacDonald, the former Saturday Night Live Weekend Update anchor, will
be at the Tempe Improv on April 6 - 9 from 8 - 10 p.m.
MacDonald was widely known for his signature line, “Now the fake news.”
Others might know MacDonald when he stared in the movie Screwed or from
his 1999 show, called The Norm Show that aired on ABC for three seasons.