December 2009
 
  Greetings!
 
 

Congratulations on making it to the end of the fall semester, and best of luck with final exams!

If you haven’t already done so, don’t forget to register for spring classes before you leave for the break! Be safe, and we hope to see you next year.

Have a question? Contact Peggy (602) 286-8106 or Katyna (602) 286-8048 for support inquiries.
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  Second Lady Jill Biden Visits GateWay

Jill Biden Tours Surgical Tech Classroom at GateWayDr. Jill Biden, wife of U.S.
Vice-President Joe Biden and community college advocate, toured GateWay's campus on November 16. Prior to the election, Dr. Biden taught English at

 
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  Campus Clubs Represent GateWay at
Walk Now for Autism

Members of the P.L.A.Y. (Parents Learning About Youth) and S.t.A.R.T. (Student Association of Radiologic Technologists) clubs represented GateWay at the Walk Now For Autism event that took place at Tempe Beach

 
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  Math & Science Courses Open Doors for Career Success

GateWay Science LabAt GateWay, math and science courses are important requirements in many of our degree and certificate programs. Through an array of course offerings and small classes taught

 
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  Athletics Update: Fall Season Soccer &
Cross Country Wrap-up

GateWay XC Runners Anita Fernandez (left) and Kara IpsonThe Men’s and Women’s soccer teams both had challenging seasons full of ups and downs, but managed to garner success in several games against top competitors. With this season coming to

 
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  1st Annual Conference on Caregiving a Success

More than 400 home non-medical caregivers, industry employers, suppliers and experts attended the 1st annual Arizona Conference on Caregiving sponsored by GateWay on Thursday, November 5. The conference, which was held at North Phoenix Baptist Church, was

 
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  2010 AZ Construction Championships Registration Open to High School Students

For high school educators looking to challenge their construction students, the upcoming Arizona Construction Championships event is the perfect opportunity to test students’ skills while introducing them to construction companies from across the state in a fun, competitive environment.

 
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  Hundreds of Valley High School Students Attend Fall Career Exploration Day

Fall Career Exploration DayWith all of the career and educational options available to today’s high school students, deciding what to do after graduation can often be a daunting task. To help Phoenix area

 
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  ESL Students Thrive While Studying & Working on Campus

Volunteer Mike CyllAt GateWay’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Center, faculty and staff work one-on-one with students to help them learn to successfully speak, read and write in English. By doing so, ESL students are not only better prepared to take classes here

 
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  3 Scholarship Applications to Check Out Now

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  DATES & EVENTS  
   
HSO Toy Drive Extended
Donation boxes located in front of SO, MA buildings & Bookstore thru Dec. 15
HLC Feedback
Comment on GWCC accreditation by Dec. 18
College closed for
Winter Break

Dec. 24 noon thru Jan. 3
   
 
  BY THE NUMBERS  
   
22°
Coldest temperature on record in AZ for December.

12/24/1974
Birthday of famous "Twilight" series author Stephenie Meyer.

1.1 lbs.
Average amount of weight people gain over the holidays - that doesn't come off!

35%
Number of Maricopa Community Colleges students who plan to transfer to a 4-year college or university.
 
 
 
  FEATURED
PROGRAMS & CLASSES
 
   
MET109, 3 credits
Machine Trades Print Reading
(No prerequisites)

 
AAA115, 1 credit
Create College Success
Available ONLINE!
(No prerequisites)
 
 
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