Thanks for Pumpkin Fest

A big "THANKS" goes out to all who helped pull together this years Pumpkin Fest. A special thanks goes out to Praxair Inc. and the Foundation for the donations that made this event possible. Our volunteers ranged from maintenance staff, department heads, MCC staff, Club members, Arizona residents, my family, and many more. The list is so long that we can't mention everyone.

Thanks again for everyone's hard work!

Pumpkinfest

Come to Pumpkin Fest @ MCC next Friday, Oct. 30th. It's free and there are treats and games. Kids encouraged to come in costume. Each southern campus is doing something different and fun. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2OYGMT

Hope to see you there.

My weekend of homework.

Finally finished all the homework...and even got a few loads of laundry done. I sure miss the summer hours and three day weekends.

I'll be at the KAOL and KHS tomorrow for Fall Visitations. See you there.


Make sure to read Dr. Kearns' Blog on the main page.

This weekend is going to be beautiful. There's lots to do outside in Kingman.

Enjoy a cool autumn day in Historic Downtown Kingman at the annual Fall Festival & Parade. There will be a parade, Oktoberfest serving brats and beer, entertainment and a variety of arts & crafts vendors. The parade begins at 10:00am on Saturday on Rt 66, Downtown Kingman. The festivities continue till 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00pm.

2009 is the Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Kingman Powerhouse. Once an oil powered generating station, the Powerhouse was put into disuse with the opening of the Hoover Dam in 1939. The Powerhouse began construction in 1907 and was completed in 1909 with the firing up of the generators on July 31st thus supplying electricity to downtown businesses as well as Chloride, Oatman, Mineral Park, and surrounding mines and during the construction of Hoover Dam. Ironically, she was shut down and became a substation when Hoover Dam went online. The Powerhouse fell into disrepair and was threatened by the wrecking ball. But thanks to the efforts of Toby Orr and the Powerhouse Gang, the Powerhouse was saved. She was given a new look and face lift. In 1997, she opened up as the Powerhouse Visitor Center.

Octoberfest!
While you're enjoying the Fall Festival at Locomotive Park come across the street to the Powerhouse Visitor Center parking lot for Oktoberfest. The fun will include live music, beer, brats and sauerkraut, and you can watch the football games. Must be 21 to enter the beer garden area.
Saturday Oct 17 - 10:00am to 10:00pm
Sunday Oct 18 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

For more information visit Kingman's Tourism site at: http://www.kingmantourism.org/option,com_jcalpro/extmode,flat/Itemid,42/

If either isn't your idea of fun, find a way to get out side and have some fun.

Have a great weekend!!

Second Session Classes

The college has moved into Second Session. Friday, October 16th, is the last day to sign up, withdraw, or change classes. Second Session Classes are only eight weeks. Eight week classes hold the same information as the full sixteen week classes, they are just accelerated. Second Session Classes are offered online and on-grounds.

If your Second Session Classes are online, you need to look at them on Angel. On the first day of class, you can access your online course(s) in the MyCampus portal (http://mycampus.mohave.edu/) or you can go directly to Angel (https://angel.mohave.edu/frames.aspx) in your Web browser. You will log in with the Username and Password as described at the bottom of this page. After login, the first page that displays will have a link to your online course(s). Simply click the link for the course you wish to access, and you will be taken to that course site.

Your username will consist of:
Last Name + First Initial + Middle Initial + Last 4 digits of your Student ID
Example: smithjd1234

Passwords: Your default password will reflect the following format: mCC090265, where m is not capitalized, CC is capitalized, 09 is the most recent year of enrollment at the college, 02 is your birth month in 2-digit format, and 65 is your birth year in 2-digit format. You will need to change your password when you first log into each system, to a unique password of your choosing.

Good luck in your accelerated classes and the rest of your semester!

See you on campus.

Your education and future is worth it.

This week, most of the campus had midterms. Midterm grades can really make you aware of how much you have absorbed from your classes so far. If you are overwhelmed and struggling or just need help with review, you might want to look into getting a tutor. This free service is new on campus this semester. You can pick up a tutor request form in the main student service building, across from the bookstore. When you have filled it out, turn it into Barb Freitas' office located in the Computer Lab. If you would like to find out more contact Barb Freitas by calling the college switchboard at 757-4331, and asking for Ext. 1972.

Many tutors, like Charley Hupp, are willing to provide assistance in all subjects except for allied health related classes. They are not there to provide answers or do your homework for you. Tutors are provided so that you may further understand the institutor's lecture and homework. Remember, it's your responsibility to fulfill your education. If you actively seek out your tutor, do your homework before meeting with him or her, and avoid distractions while in your session, you are sure to get the most out of your tutor.

I believe that anyone can succeed if they desire to. I hope that the hard work put forth in this semester pays off your all of you.

Brain Health

Brain health is just as important as a healthy body. You can exercise your brain just as you exercising your body. As little as 10 minutes a day can get your brain tuned up. A healthy brain gives you less change to develop Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and cognitive decline.

Eat smart to think smart.
Your diet contributes to a healthy brain. Foods high in DHA Omega-3, found in fish, nuts, fruit, beverages and supplements, help maintain a healthy brain. This is why people say fish is brain food. It really is.

Research indicates that keeping your brain active as you age may help to generate new brain cells. That old saying"Learn something new every day" should become your new goal. Attending a function once a month, such as lecture, coffee at the college, enrolling in continuing education classes, or picking up a new hobby, would be a great way to stimulate your brain.

How smart is our state?
Arizona ranked 21 on the Life's DHA Index of Brain Health. To find out more about Arizona's Brain Health, visit http://www.lifesdha.com/brainindex/State-Rank-Details.aspx?State=Arizona. There, you can take a test to learn more about your own brain health.

Not to early

Hi all!

As a new student, it's not to early to start planning for the Spring semester. If you are interested in starting classes in the Spring, you should complete your FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA and supplying required documentation can take some time. The earlier you start the better and less stressful the process.There are some great tools and calculators to help you plan for funding you college education on our website at http://www.mohave.edu/pages/215.asp

Don't forget to make an appointment with an academic advisor. They can get you under way for the Spring semester. Registration reopens November 2.

The early bird catches the worm.

Meetings through Thursday

This weekend was great. We all had a lot of fun at the rodeo. I hope your weekend was great too. I will be on campus all this week but will be in all day meetings through Thursday. There's no rest for the weary. Either way, off to the grind stone. ;)

So much to do

This weekend is chalk full of fun things to do, mainly Andy Devine Days. Personally, I'll be searching for my missing cow. On Saturday or Sunday we're going to the rodeo. Hope to see you there.

Andy Devine Days Parade, September 26, 2009, 10:00AM, Downtown Kingman

Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo, September 26, 2009 - September 27, 2009, Starting Sat. @ 1:00PM through Sun., Kingman Fair Grounds

Temperatures are dropping

Fall is on it's way. The temperature are staying in the 80's. This is a great time to find a tree or park bench and study outside, you could even have a picnic, go for a walk, bike a ride, or read a book. There are many tables and benches right here on campus. Fall is a great time to explore the environment around us. Have a great week.

A weekend full of fun!

There is lots to do this week end. Meadview is having their Coyote Melon Festival Sept. 19-20, 2009. There will be a Chili Cook-Off, a Mtn Challenge, a Coyote Melon Launching Contest, a Nugget Shooting Derby, a Treasure Hunt, and an Art Contest. With live music consisting of a Native American Flute, Country Western, Folk, and Jock & The Jock-Offs. The whole shebang is free. That's right, FREE.

VFW Post 9833, 15943 N. Pierce Ferry Road, Dolan Springs, is throwing a Fish Fry on Friday, September 18, 2009 from 4:30 - 7:00.

If you choose to stay in town this weekend, enjoy Kingman's Street Drags VI. It will be held Sept. 18-20 in historic down town Kingman, on Beale St. There will be plenty to see: street cars, funny cars, and the burnout contests.

The Bike Show at Kingman Street Drags VI Block Party will be at Fourth and Beale Streets, Downtown Kingman, Saturday, Sept 19, 2009.So much to do, so little time.

I'll be hanging with my kids at the Street Drags on Saturday. Hope to see you there.

Not to late to register for second session

There is still time to register for second session classes. You can sign up online or at the registration office, bldg 107. Act today! Advisors are ready to assist.
Monday- Thursday/ 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday/ 8:00am to 5:00 pm

Beautiful Day

The weather is perfect today. Trying to find a tree to relax and do my homework.