SCC Alumni Newsletter - 8th edition

You're invited to dress up in your best 80s attire and join us for a totally rad time! Break out the neon, leg warmers, big hair, and leather jackets - let's relive the era of iconic fashion, epic music and endless fun! Join us for an evening of delicious appetizers and the opportunity to socialize and network with fellow alumni and community members while enjoying 80's music. Please RSVP for the reception by Friday, April 4th.

SCC Alumni & Friends Reception

Date & Time: Friday, April 11, 2025 | 6:00-7:00 pm

Location: SCC Performing Arts Centre Amphitheatre

Theme: Get Ready to Party Like It's the 80s! Read More & RSVP.

The SCC Music Department and the School of Film+Theatre proudly present The Wedding Singer.

Following the reception, join us for a spectacular performance of The Wedding Singer. Get ready for an evening of laughter, romance, and incredible music. We have free tickets for our Alumni to see the show. These tickets are limited and are first-come, first-served. Once claimed, discounted tickets will be available. To RSVP tickets, email our PAC Coordinator, Maddie Natolie at madison.natoli@scottsdalecc.edu

"The first day of classes in the Culinary department was the beginning of a new chapter in my life." Born and raised in San Diego, Bryce Sorem began his culinary journey at SCC after college at Arizona State University. Bryce shares that his experience in the Culinary Arts program "brought knowledge and confidence to my life and career." Read More.

"The Equine Science program changed the trajectory of my career and life goals for which I am forever grateful." SCC set the stage for Erin Perre to become an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist. This role combines her love for people and the power of healing with horses. Erin is a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) working under Skye Therapy Solutions offering Equine Assisted Therapy. Read More.

We’re proud of you and want to know about your journey, whether you graduated decades or just months ago. Brag about those milestone achievements and your success by submitting your alumni story.

Go to this link to share your SCC Alumni Story:

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Women’s History Month is a time to honor, acknowledge, and study women’s contributions and accomplishments, past and present. Join SCC for a series of cultural activities to celebrate and honor women.

It's time for SCC's Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) Spring Plant Sale. View the flyer for details and a map. Please note: checks or cash only.

THU-FRI, March 20-21 | 10 am - 1 pm | Greenhouse - west of the FSH building | Parking Lot J - north side of campus

Attend the Maricopa Community College Spring 2025 Virtual Career Fair to meet dozens of area employers looking to hire now. View the flyer for details or to RSVP.

TUE-WED, March 25-26 | 12 - 2 pm | Online

This talk will showcase the latest observations from the James Webb Space Telescope of merging galaxies that reveal hidden black holes and star formation, and trace the movement of gas as it traverses the galactic ecosystems.

MON, April 7 | 3:30 pm | SCC - SL Building, Room 115 | RSVP here.

JobFest 2025 is an opportunity to connect with over 30 employers looking for talented professionals to fill a variety of roles. This event includes free professional headshots, raffle prizes, and more.

WED, April 9 | 1 - 3 pm | Rio Salado Conference Center

The SCC Library and Libraries Speakers Consortium have partnered to present a series of free virtual talks covering a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres featuring bestselling and award-winning authors from around the world. Alumni are welcome to join us. Read More and Register.

SCC is offering two Strings Camps this summer one for Middle School students and the other for High School students. These two-week camps (M-Th), will enable students to improve their musical skills and develop their unique talent. Read More.

SCC will offer the Bachelor of Business Administration – Management, starting in the Fall 2025 semester. Students will be able to invest in their future while paying one-third of the tuition cost of a traditional four-year state university. The College is offering free information sessions. Read More.

Getting a teaching job just got a lot easier! If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you can step into a new teaching career with the Scottsdale Teacher Education Partnership (STEP) Post-Baccalaureate Traditional or Teacher in Residence certification program. Read More.

Tax season is here, and SCC offers the community free, basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing. Eligible participants include those with annual income less than $67,000, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Read More and Make an Appointment.

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