SCC Alumni Newsletter - edition #12

The new BBA program equips students with career-ready skills in leadership, operations, and organizational strategy, offering small class sizes, strong faculty support, and a streamlined, affordable curriculum. Students pay about one-third the tuition of a traditional four-year state university, with courses designed in collaboration with local business leaders to ensure workforce relevance.

"Enrolling at SCC ignited my drive to learn and gave me the confidence to pursue my goals." This spark set Ashley Zafaranlou on a mission to equip community innovators to lead change. Ashley is Director of Creative Communications and Campaigns for project CETI (Cetacian Translation Initiative). CETI is pioneering an ambitious, technology-driven effort to decode and communicate with another species—sperm whales—by leveraging cutting-edge machine learning and advanced robotics. Read More.

Kenneth Heaton's extracurricular involvement at SCC "figured into several future positions". From a small rural Midwest high school to SCC and beyond, Kenneth's journey after graduating from SCC included a Fulbright fellowship to Croatia and various acting and playwriting endeavors. His post-apocalyptic sci-fi podcast, 'BlueLife," premiered its first three episodes on September 1st. Read More.

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If you are considering a career change or exploring new paths, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to connect with 30+ hiring employers looking for talented professionals to fill a variety of roles. This event includes free professional headshots, raffle prizes, and more. Read More.

Join us all semester for a series of free events celebrating the Sonoran Desert’s bugs, butterflies, birds, flora, and fauna. Events are hosted by SCC's Center for Native & Urban Wildlife (CNUW).

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day), we invite you to a special screening of Sugarcane, an award-winning documentary, set against a groundbreaking investigation into abuse and unmarked graves at a residential school in Canada. View the flyer.

Tuesday, September 30 | 5 - 8 pm | Indigenous Cultural Center (ICC 221/222)

Join this inspiring panel discussion with local professionals who've turned their education into a successful career. Come hear their stories, ask questions, and get motivated to take your next step. Two of our panelists, Andria Sheridan and Jonathan Danielson, are SCC alumni. If you are interested in serving on a Career Panel, please email alumni@scottsdalecc.edu. Read More.

Horses are elite athletes, and just like their human counterparts, they need recovery, rehabilitation, and care. SCC is answering that call with the launch of its Equine Massage Therapy Certificate of Completion, the first college-based program of its kind in Arizona.

The SCC Library and the Library Speakers Consortium have partnered to present a series of free virtual talks featuring bestselling and award-winning authors from around the world. The featured writers and thought leaders cover a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres. Participants have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss the author’s work in more detail. You also have access to past speakers. Read More and Register.

As the temperatures begin to fall, plan an outing and explore the arts for free. Check out a Culture Pass to visit one of Arizona’s cultural treasures. The Pass provides free general admission for 2 people at participating organizations. Passes to over a dozen museums, gardens, and zoos are available at the SCC Library.

Celebrate the reopening of SCC’s Planetarium with a series of live astronomy shows. Show topics are designed for general audiences, with no prior astronomy knowledge needed. All shows are free to attend, but seating is limited and tickets are required. Learn more and RSVP.

Invest in the next chapter of conservation and education. Give $25 to celebrate 25 years of biodiversity, education, and conservation. Make your impact today. Your tax-deductible gift and/or sponsorship is a direct investment in the future of the Sonoran Desert, ensuring its vibrant wildlife and natural beauty endure for generations to come. For 25 years, the SCC Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) has championed the Sonoran Desert.

The #7-ranked Artichokes women's soccer team improved to 4-1 overall and 3-1 in the conference, and the men's soccer team is now 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the conference. The #21-ranked women's volleyball team is now 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the conference. Visit Artichoke Athletics for the schedules and latest news on the athletic pursuits of the Fighting Artichokes. All SCC regular-season home games are free of charge. However, any donation is welcome and will help the department navigate our current financial landscape. Donations can be made by visiting this link https://scc-maricopa.nbsstore.net/athletic-donations-2. The Artichoke Athletic Department thanks you in advance.