News Releases

December 2012

Dec 21, 2012	PCC Can Help More Low-income Residents Get Healthcare Job Training Through Federal Grant
Dec 21, 2012	PCC’s ‘Stuff the Humvee’ Holiday Toy Drive Dec. 23
Dec 18, 2012	PCC’s Fire Science Academy Graduation, Dec. 19
Dec 13, 2012	PCC Helping Air Force Personnel Earn Degrees
Dec 6, 2012	PCC Fashion Club Students Give Handmade Wraps, Bags to Health Center
Dec 6, 2012	PCC, Salvation Army Are Partners in Style Today

November 2012

Nov 29, 2012	Adelante Completion Ceremony is Friday at PCC
Nov 28, 2012	Fact-Finding Team to Visit PCC
Nov 27, 2012	Sun Shuttle Boosts Bus Service to PCC East Campus, Starting Dec. 3
Nov 26, 2012	Got a Used Car? Donate It to the PCC Foundation
Nov 16, 2012	PCC’s East Campus Hosts Start of El Tour’s 85-mile Race on Nov. 17
Nov 15, 2012	Spring 2013 Registration Under Way at PCC
Nov 14, 2012	PCC Chorale and College Singers Concert
Nov 9, 2012	PCC Dance explores the "Wonders of the World"
Nov 8, 2012	PCC Orchestra Performs in Concert
Nov 7, 2012	PCC Musical Theatre Workshop Presents “Friends & Lovers”
Nov 7, 2012	PCC Student Named Finalist in National Writing Competition
Nov 6, 2012	Powerhouse Lineup for Pima Fashion Week Guest Speaker Series
Nov 5, 2012	East Campus Is Polling Place for Nov. 6 General Election
Nov 5, 2012	Center for Training and Development Honors Practical Nursing Graduates, Nov. 8
Nov 2, 2012	PCC Is Principal Sponsor of First Tucson Modernism Week
Nov 2, 2012	Prestigious Award for PCC Adult Educator
Nov 1, 2012	PCC, UA Wind Ensembles in Joint Concert Nov. 29
Nov 1, 2012	Six PCC Students Earn SALEO Scholarships for Logistics and Supply Chain Management Training

October 2012

Oct 30, 2012	PCC Northwest Campus Ribbon-Cutting of New Campus Resource Center
Oct 29, 2012	PCC, TUSD Sponsor Third Annual PARENT UNIVERSITY
Oct 29, 2012	PCC Music Presents Jazz Ensemble Concert
Oct 25, 2012	PCC Votes to ‘Adopt’ Oyama Elementary School
Oct 25, 2012	PCC’s Northwest Campus Hosting “Trunk or Treat”
Oct 24, 2012	PCC Music Presents: The Rodriguez & Keepe Duo Celebrates 20 Years
Oct 24, 2012	PCC Holds Day of the Dead Celebrations at Downtown, East Campuses
Oct 23, 2012	PCC, City of Tucson Offer All-Ages Halloween Carnival Oct. 27
Oct 22, 2012	PCC to Host Neighborhood Open House at 29th Street Coalition Center
Oct 17, 2012	PCC Launches Pilot One-Year Degree Program
Oct 16, 2012	PCC in National Study on Ways to Improve Student Performance
Oct 15, 2012	PCC’s Downtown Campus to Host Math Competition
Oct 11, 2012	PCC Presents "Music with Art: Suites for Unaccompanied Cello"
Oct 11, 2012	Public’s Insights Sought as PCC Plans Its Future
Oct 9, 2012	PCC Holds Earth Science Day Events at Northwest Campus
Oct 5, 2012	PCC Theatre Arts Presents Suspense-filled Thriller "Wait Until Dark"
Oct 5, 2012	PCC Sculpture-On-Campus reception Oct. 10 for seven new art installations at East Campus
Oct 4, 2012	Top Chefs at Student Culinarian Invitational at PCC Desert Vista Campus
Oct 4, 2012	PCC Center for Training and Development Adds Behavioral Health Specialist Training
Oct 3, 2012	PCC Earns Ten Top Public Relations Honors
Oct 2, 2012	PCC Faculty Member Discusses Astronomy in Pre-Columbian Mexico
Oct 1, 2012	PCC to Review All Contracts With Vendors

September 2012

Sep 28, 2012	PCC Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery's "P.O.V.: Interpreting the Human Figure" Oct. 22-Dec. 7
Sep 28, 2012	PCC to Share in $13.47 Million Grant for Job Training in Energy, Mining
Sep 24, 2012	PCC Wind Ensemble Concert Oct. 18 at West Campus
Sep 24, 2012	Student Art Exhibit Reception at PCC’s Downtown Campus
Sep 21, 2012	Project Civil Discourse Comes to PCC’s West Campus
Sep 19, 2012	PCC Again Named a Top School for Veterans, Military
Sep 18, 2012	PCC Receives Federal Funds From the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Sep 14, 2012	PCC Center for Training and Development Open House Sept. 18 Highlights Health Profession Training
Sep 12, 2012	Committee Helping PCC Board Choose Next Chancellor Represents Broad Cross-Section of Community
Sep 12, 2012	PCC Art Faculty Member Guest Curator of UA Museum of Art Exhibition
Sep 10, 2012	PCC Celebrates National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week
Sep 5, 2012	PCC to Host Debates for State Legislature

August 2012

Aug 30, 2012	PCC Gets Lean and Green With New Priuses
Aug 29, 2012	PCC Downtown Campus Site of Handi-Dogs Information Session for Veterans with Disabilities
Aug 29, 2012	PCC Theatre Arts Presents "The Jungle Book"
Aug 29, 2012	PCC Board Approves Timeline for Selecting New Chancellor
Aug 27, 2012	PCC Center for the Arts Announces Its 2012-13 Season: Applaud!
Aug 23, 2012	East Campus is polling place for Aug. 28 primary
Aug 22, 2012	Public Invited to PCC Forums to Offer Insights on Chancellor Search
Aug 22, 2012	PCC Joins 'Principles of Excellence' Schools
Aug 21, 2012	PCC Board Sets Deadline for Public to Submit Nominations for Chancellor Search Advisory Committee
Aug 15, 2012	PCC Center for the Arts Announces the 2012-13 Season: Applaud!
Aug 13, 2012	PCC Fall 2012 Registration Under Way
Aug 9, 2012	PCC to Provide Library Branch a Temporary Home
Aug 9, 2012	200 Top Freshmen Scholars to Attend PCC Orientation
Aug 8, 2012	PCC Aviation Technology Program Honors Certificate Completers Aug. 10
Aug 6, 2012	PCC’s New MyCareerLink Connects Employers, Students
Aug 3, 2012	PCC Wins Governor’s Heritage Preservation Award for Neon Sign Project
Aug 2, 2012	"Desert Initiative: Looking Across the Border" at PCC Bernal Gallery
Aug 1, 2012	First Day on the Job for New PCC Provost

July 2012

Jul 31, 2012	PCC Sculpture-On-Campus Project Artists to Install Works Through Summer
Jul 25, 2012	FedEx Donates Boeing 727-200F to PCC
Jul 24, 2012	PCC’s Downtown Campus Gets New Dean
Jul 19, 2012	PCC Logistics and Supply Chain Fall Classes Target Working Professionals
Jul 16, 2012	PCC to Host Primary Election Debate for State Legislature
Jul 12, 2012	PCC Foundation Elects Chairman of Board of Directors
Jul 11, 2012	PCC Ahead of Enrollment Goals for Grant-funded Health Professions Training
Jul 5, 2012	Mooney Foundation establishes Sterling Lytle Memorial Scholarship Endowment with PCC
Jul 3, 2012	PCC’s second 5-week summer session starts July 9

June 2012

Jun 29, 2012	PCC Governing Board Chooses Executive Search Firm
Jun 27, 2012	PCC Graduates 44 from EMT-Paramedic Program June 27
Jun 25, 2012	Bombardier Aerospace Sponsors Three PCC Aviation Technology Scholarships
Jun 22, 2012	PCC Governing Board to Meet June 28 on Executive Search Firm Finalists
Jun 21, 2012	PCC Hires Firm to Operate Hotline for Employees to Address Ethics, Other Topics
Jun 20, 2012	Center for Training and Development honors latest Practical Nursing graduates, June 21
Jun 19, 2012	PCC Welcomes County Support of Adult Education
Jun 19, 2012	Executive Search Firm Finalists to Present at PCC Governing Board Meeting June 20
Jun 13, 2012	Rep. Grijalva to Speak at “Project Hoodie” June 14; PCC Hosting NAACP-Sponsored Dialogue
Jun 12, 2012	PCC Hosts Police Academy Graduation June 13
Jun 12, 2012	PCC to Host Primary Election Debates for State Legislature
Jun 11, 2012	East Campus Is Polling Place for June 12 Special Election
Jun 8, 2012	Former PCC baseball pitchers taken in MLB draft
Jun 8, 2012	PCC to Host ‘Project Hoodie’ June 14; Rep. Grijalva to Speak at NAACP-Sponsored Event
Jun 7, 2012	PCC Names Vice Chancellor for Information Technology
Jun 7, 2012	PCC’s Aviation Technology head part of Arizona-Mexico Commission panel
Jun 6, 2012	78-year-old Great-Grandmother to Receive GED At PCC Ceremony June 7
Jun 5, 2012	PCC Offers Summer Programs for Kids
Jun 4, 2012	PCC 2013 Property Taxes: Most Homeowners to Pay Less

May 2012

May 29, 2012	PCC Culinary Arts instructor Infuso Receives Canyon Ranch Institute Prevention Pioneer Award
May 29, 2012	PCC Students Excel in National Math Competition
May 25, 2012	PCC Earns Top Honor in Educational Facilities Management
May 22, 2012	PCC Offers GED Testing at Three New Sites
May 18, 2012	PCC’s Desert Vista Campus Hosts Forum on Restaurant-Industry Jobs
May 17, 2012	PCC Board Approves 2013 Proposed Budget
May 16, 2012	PCC Hosts Writers’ Workshop, May 25-27
May 15, 2012	PCC Board Meeting May 16 at East Campus
May 15, 2012	PCC’s Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute Honors Fire Academy Graduates, May 15
May 15, 2012	Record Number of PCC Students to Graduate
May 14, 2012	PCC Fills Provost Post, Announces Changes in VPs, Admissions
May 10, 2012	PCC Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony, May 10
May 9, 2012	Registration for PCC Summer Classes Heating Up
May 8, 2012	PCC to Receive $1,049,990 to Help Low-Income Students Succeed in College
May 4, 2012	Adelante Completion Celebration is Friday at PCC
May 3, 2012	PCC Hosts Fashion Show “Electric Night” May 4
May 2, 2012	Second Market On the Move May 5 at PCC Desert Vista Campus

April 2012

Apr 30, 2012	PCC’s 2012 Commencement Speaker Is Honors Student, Minister
Apr 27, 2012	PCC Details Requirements for Executive-Search Firm
Apr 26, 2012	PCC Digital Video and Film Arts to Premiere 'Ninja Quest'
Apr 26, 2012	Carnival Fundraiser to Benefit PCC Adult Education Students
Apr 25, 2012	PCC Desert Vista Campus Celebrates Campus Garden for Earth Day
Apr 24, 2012	Award-winning PCC Teacher Named Acting Assistant Vice Chancellor
Apr 23, 2012	PCC Student-Veteran Named to All-USA Community College Academic Team
Apr 20, 2012	PCC to Strengthen Processes Regarding Workplace Conduct
Apr 19, 2012	Sculpture-On-Campus Artist Installs Work at East Campus Friday morning, April 20
Apr 19, 2012	Public Invited to NorthwestFest at Northwest Campus on April 27!
Apr 18, 2012	PCC Sock Hop April 27: Be There or Be Square!
Apr 18, 2012	Japanese Consulate-General Official at 10th Annual Japanese Speech Contest, April 21
Apr 17, 2012	Former Chancellor’s Affiliation with PCC Ends in 74 Days
Apr 17, 2012	PCC Board to Discuss Former Chancellor’s Retirement
Apr 17, 2012	Analysis: PCC Boosts Economy by $887 Million Annually
Apr 16, 2012	REMINDER: Jazz Photo Exhibit Opens April 17
Apr 13, 2012	Dr. Roy Flores to End Affiliation with Pima Community College
Apr 13, 2012	Sign Up for Alberding Amble 5K and Fun Run/Walk April 22
Apr 13, 2012	PCC Holds Earth Day Events at Northwest, Downtown and Desert Vista
Apr 13, 2012	Board Approves Capital Projects, Hears Outline of Savings Since 2008
Apr 11, 2012	PCC Governing Board to Honor Students, Employees, Community Partners at Ceremony April 11
Apr 11, 2012	New PCC Internal Auditor Has Broad Public, Private Experience
Apr 11, 2012	PCC’s Center for Training and Development Honors Latest Practical Nursing Graduates, April 12
Apr 9, 2012	PCC Instructor Named Teacher of the Year by Arizona Language Association
Apr 6, 2012	How Can You Eat Right and Support a PCC Honor Society?
Apr 4, 2012	PCC Governing Board Seeks Public Involvement in Chancellor Search Process
Apr 3, 2012	Jazz Photo Exhibit Features the Greats as They Charmed the World!
Apr 3, 2012	Acting Vice President of Instruction Named at PCC East Campus

March 2012

Mar 30, 2012	Four PCC Students Earn National Honors in Scholarship Competition
Mar 29, 2012	Moms, Community Leaders to Participate in March 30 PCC Ceremony Honoring Fallen Troops
Mar 29, 2012	PCC Adult Education to Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning
Mar 29, 2012	PCC Instructor Inspires People to Rediscover Their Connection to Art
Mar 28, 2012	PCC Interim Chancellor Announces Acting President for East Campus
Mar 26, 2012	PCC Graduate Receives National Recognition as a Latina Leader
Mar 22, 2012	Interim Chancellor Miles Welcomes Congressman Grijalva’s Support for Adult Education
Mar 22, 2012	PCC to Host Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans Healthcare Event
Mar 22, 2012	PCC to Host Arizona Alliance for Retired Americans Healthcare Event
Mar 21, 2012	PCC Board Member Longoria Selected for Prestigious Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy
Mar 20, 2012	PCC to Hold March 30 Ceremony Honoring Fallen Troops
Mar 19, 2012	PCC Veterinary Technician Program Orientations in March, April
Mar 15, 2012	PCC’s Tuition to Remain Among Lowest in Arizona
Mar 14, 2012	Register now for PCC/SALEO Seminar on March 30
Mar 13, 2012	PCC Interim Chancellor Miles Announces Appointments of Acting Provost and Acting Campus President
Mar 12, 2012	PCC Adult Education to Celebrate AmeriCorps Week
Mar 9, 2012	Registration for PCC Summer Courses begins Monday, March 12
Mar 9, 2012	PCC-DPS Receives Federal Funds from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety
Mar 8, 2012	Interim Chancellor Miles Recommends Moving PCC Board Meetings to Campuses to 'Bring the Business of the College to the People'
Mar 6, 2012	Interim Chancellor Miles Outlines Plans for Greater Transparency at PCC
Mar 6, 2012	PCC to Host C-SPAN’s Campaign 2012 Bus at Two Campuses
Mar 5, 2012	Want to Work for the 'Happiest Place on Earth'?
Mar 2, 2012	PCC Faculty Member Builds Hope for Families Around the World
Mar 1, 2012	PCC Students ‘Seuss-a-brate’ at Grijalva Elementary on March 2

February 2012

Feb 29, 2012	PCC Fashion Design Student Takes First Place in Competition
Feb 28, 2012	PCC Hosts Concord Coalition Seminar on U.S. Fiscal Policy
Feb 28, 2012	PCC Aviation Technology Program Honors Certificate Completers Friday, March 2
Feb 20, 2012	12 PCC students earn Arizona Phi Theta Kappa honors
Feb 20, 2012	East Campus again is polling place, this time for Feb. 28 GOP primary
Feb 15, 2012	PCC hosts groundbreaking at former Roberts Elementary on Friday
Feb 14, 2012	PCC Adult Education to Celebrate Adult Literacy Week
Feb 13, 2012	College plants native trees Feb. 14 to mark Arizona’s statehood centennial
Feb 8, 2012	PCC’s Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program Accredited
Feb 8, 2012	PCC Chancellor Dr. Roy Flores to Take Medical Leave

January 2012

Jan 30, 2012	PCC Presents Presidio Goes to Hollywood: A Tribute to the Hollywood Saxophone Quartet
Jan 30, 2012	Pima Community College to Host Welding Competition
Jan 27, 2012	Interested in a Career in Law Enforcement?
Jan 26, 2012	PCC Adult Education’s El Rio Learning Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Jan 23, 2012	PCC Employees to Receive Mental Health First Aid Training
Jan 20, 2012	PCC's Carey NJCAA Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Jan 20, 2012	PCC’s Aviation Technology Center Part of National Geographic TV Show
Jan 17, 2012	Pima Community College Presents Dr. Alexander Lapins in Tuba Recital
Jan 17, 2012	PCC to Offer Business Boot Camp and Entrepreneurship Training
Jan 17, 2012	PCC’s Stopa New Head Softball Coach at Community College in N.C.
Jan 13, 2012	PCC Chancellor Flores: Gov. Brewer’s Budget ‘A Step in the Right Direction’
Jan 13, 2012	PCC's "Curtains" a Murder Mystery-Musical Comedy
Jan 13, 2012	PCC Names New VP for Student Development at Northwest Campus
Jan 12, 2012	PCC to Offer New Certificate in Behavioral Health Services
Jan 12, 2012	PCC Softball, Baseball Teams Sign Recruits Sunday, Jan. 15
Jan 11, 2012	PCC Awards First Gabe Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
Jan 10, 2012	PCC’s Desert Vista Campus Co-sponsors Native College and Career Night Jan. 13
Jan 10, 2012	PCC Hosts Winter Writers’ Workshop on Saturday
Jan 6, 2012	Pima CC’s Constitution Corner Inspired by Rep. Giffords’ Congress on Your Corner