2012 All-State Community College Academic Team, All-USA Community College Academic Team, Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team, Guistwhite Scholarship and/or Hites Transfer Scholarship.


Last year, Phoenix College submitted the top scoring student in Arizona! Apply by 11.28.11

1. The All-USA Community College Academic Team is presented by USA TODAY and Phi Theta Kappa and sponsored by Follett Higher Education Group. Each spring 20 students are selected to the All-USA Community College Academic Team, each receiving a $2,500 scholarship and medallion. All-USA Community College Academic Team members will be recognized in a special ad in USA TODAY newspaper and will be recognized at the American Association of Community Colleges Convention on April 23, 2012.
2. The Coca-Cola Foundation, along with the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, recognizes the New Century Scholars. The top scoring student in each of the fifty states will be named a New Century Scholar and will receive a $2,000 scholarship. In addition, one student from a chapter in one of the six sovereign nations where Phi Theta Kappa chapters exist will be awarded. New Century Scholars will be presented at the AACC Convention in April 2012.
3. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team. Fifty students will be named Gold Scholars, each receiving a $1,500 scholarship, fifty students will be named Silver Scholars, each receiving a $1,250 scholarship, and fifty students will named Bronze Scholars, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship. A state may have multiple Gold, Silver, or Bronze Scholars. All scholars will also receive special medallions and will be recognized in a special ad in USA TODAY newspaper. 
4. All-Arizona Academic Team Members will receive a full two-year scholarship to ASU, UofA, or NAU.

Deadline:Midnight, Monday, November 28, 2011.

Online Application:access at http://my.ptk.org/edge/

Application Instructions (Read First)


All students may log in to the application by going to http://my.ptk.org/edge/. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members may log in using their Phi Theta Kappa username and password. If you have forgotten your log-in, follow the steps on the log-in page for “forgot username or password.”  


Non PTK members should follow the instructions to create an account and view the application. 


Once you have logged in, select the link in the center of the page that says “2011 Fall Scholarship Programs”. Follow the instructions and enter the enrollment key MDMyNzUy7058 when instructed.

QuestionTo be considered for the All-USA Community College Academic Team program,you must be nominated by your college. When you are nominated, your student application will be tied directly to your nominator’s home page through an “enrollment key.” 

Before you may access the online scholarship application, you must first complete and “pass” the online eligibility quiz. This series of questions will help determine if you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Once you have completed the questions, please hit the submit button at the bottom. If you are eligible, you will be allowed to move on to the scholarship application. If the quiz determines you are not eligible to apply, the scholarship application will remain locked and you will not be able to access it.


Students who attend community college in the United States do not need to be a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Students attending community colleges outside of the U.S. need to be members of Phi Theta Kappa and may only apply for the New Century Scholars program. Both students attending in the U.S. and internationally should submit the USA TODAY All-USA Community College Academic Team/Coca-Cola All-State Community College Academic Team nomination form and materials.


Before You Begin Your Application:


Take some time to work on your essay questions (below) outside of the online application.  These are very prestigious scholarships and have more stringent requirements than some scholarships you may have applied for in the past.  Ask an instructor or other mentor to review your essays and don't forget to start now to request your letters of recommendation!


Letter 1: This letter should give a specific example of how you have demonstrated leadership abilities, service involvement, and impact outside the classroom. If you are applying to the All-USA Community College Academic Team (and related scholarships), this letter should specifically address the leadership example you discuss in your Endeavor Essay and you may find it helpful to provide a copy of your completed essay to your recommender. This letter should be from a community college faculty member, administrator, or dean, or from an employer or professional at a non-profit organization where you have volunteered. 


Letter 2: The second letter of recommendation should be from a mentor or supervisor who has directly taught or mentored you while at your community college. It must be from a community college faculty member, administrator or dean and should give specific examples of how you have demonstrated academic progress and excellence, citing specific examples of in class participation or specific examples of your academic experiences with this individual as your mentor. 


ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. Outside Obligations: Organize your answer in an easy-to-read format using bullets, numbers, or charts, rather than paragraph format. If applicable, describe paid positions, with dates and estimated time spent, as well as family or other non-volunteer obligations you have, while attending community college (do not include activities listed in other sections of this application). Required, may not exceed more than 250 words.
2. Awards: Organize your answer in an easy-to-read format using bullets, numbers, or charts, rather than paragraph format. List any awards, scholarships, or special recognitions you have received while enrolled at your community college. List your most significant award first, including the name of the award (do not abbreviate) and the date received. Required, may not exceed more than 250 words. 
3. Community College Attendance: Why did you choose to attend a community college? Required, may not exceed more than 250 words.
4. Biography: Please provide, in your own words, your biography in a short paragraph. Feel free to include any significant life events or experiences to give judges a broader understanding of what motivates you. Required, may not exceed more than 250 words.
5. Campus Involvement: Organize your answer in an easy-to-read format using bullets, numbers, or charts, rather than paragraph format. List no more than three community college organizations in which you have participated. Include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), plus specific activities or duties performed and scope or impact of your work. Do not include activities listed in the other sections. Do not include web links or photographs in the text box as these will be removed prior to judging. Required, may not exceed 250 words.
6. Community Activities: Organize your answer in an easy-to-read format using bullets, numbers, or charts, rather than paragraph format. List no more than three community activities in which you have participated since you have been enrolled in community college. Include dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), plus specific activities or duties performed and scope or impact of your work. Do not include activities listed in other sections. Do not include web links or photographs in the text box as these will be removed prior to judging. Required, may not exceed 250 words.
7. Essay Question - Most Significant Community College Endeavor: Describe your most significant endeavor since attending community college in which you applied your academic or intellectual skills from your community college education to benefit your school, community or society. The endeavor may be in community/service learning, in research, in the arts, journalism, advocacy/public affairs, etc. Judges will consider originality, initiative, degree of difficulty, results and benefit to society. Please limit your answer to ONE specific endeavor. Do not include web links or photographs in the text box as these will be removed prior to judging. Required, May Not Exceed 500 Words.

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Note:  Students must be enrolled part-time or full-time at a four-year college to be considered for the Guistwhite Scholarship and full-time at a four-year college to be considered for the Hites Transfer Scholarship. 


*Guistwhite Scholarship
The purpose of the Guistwhite Scholarship program is to enhance Phi Theta Kappa members’ attainment of baccalaureate degrees. Additionally, this program serves to recognize members’ academic and leadership achievements, particularly as they relate to involvement in Phi Theta Kappa programs. The criteria are designed to find students who excel academically; demonstrate intellectual rigor in their course of study; show academic growth; and use their community college education to better themselves, their schools and their communities. Up to twenty Guistwhite Scholars will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.

1. Discussion Question A) Phi Theta Kappa Activities: Organize your answer in an easy-to-read format using bullets, numbers, or charts, rather than paragraph format. List no more than three Phi Theta Kappa activities in which you have participated, with dates, leadership positions held, time spent (hours/week), specific activities or duties performed, and scope or impact of your work. You may write about activities you discussed in previous sections. Do not include web links or photographs in the text box as these will be removed prior to judging. Judges will consider only the first 250 words.

*The Hites Transfer ScholarshipThe purpose of The Hites Transfer Scholarship program is to support the outstanding academic achievement of Phi Theta Kappa members. Students enrolled in community colleges who demonstrate high academic achievement and desire to transfer to a regionally accredited baccalaureate degree-granting senior institution are eligible to apply. The criteria are designed to find students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, engagement in college and community activities, and leadership accomplishments. Up to ten Hites Scholars will each receive a $7,500 scholarship. The cash awards will be disbursed prior to each academic term. Scholars must be enrolled full-time and will receive four equal payments of $1,875 per semester. This amount will be awarded until the total amount of the scholarship has been disbursed or the student discontinues attendance in a baccalaureate degree program. In addition, certain criteria will be required in order to maintain the scholarship. Scholars will receive commemorative medallions.

1. Discussion Question A) Leadership Example: Describe one specific example of your leadership. Required, may not exceed 250 words.

For assistance please contact:

Eileen Archibald 602-285-7870

Michelle Klinger 602-285-7842

Phoenix College Hosts Hip Hop Town Hall Nov. 5

(PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2011) – The Phoenix College NAACP/Black Student Union will host the 2nd Annual Hip Hop Town Hall on Nov. 5, 2011, at PC’s Bulpitt Auditorium. With the theme “Has Hip Hop Lost Its Way? – Bridging the Generational Gap,” the event seeks to engage young adults in meaningful dialogue and debate about current social topics in an appealing format.

“We want to capture the brilliance of some of these young people and mentor and steer it in the right direction,” said Dr. Camilla Westenberg, advisor to the NAACP/BSU student club who also teaches rap literature at Phoenix College in the English Department.

Hip Hop’s popularity has transcended race, religion and class for many people. The Town Hall will explore current issues of importance to today’s youth and emphasize the positive impact of Hip Hop. Hip Hop songs and videos address social issues such as generational barriers, police brutality, corporate radio vs. internet radio, use of the n-word, and other topics.

“Hip Hop has become a viable culture unto itself,” said Dr. Westenberg. “It has impacted our language, dress, politics and finances. And it’s a global phenomenon.”

Town Hall panelists include a range of people, from music label executives and rap artists to local entrepreneurs and community activists. The featured keynote speaker will be Kevin Black, a music label executive, promoter and entrepreneur who currently owns and runs his own promotions, marketing and management firm. He previously worked at Death Row Records, Interscope Records, Virgin Records and EMI Records.

Other partners in the event are: Black Entrepreneurship Association, Peacefest Organization, Dynasty Inkorporated, Phoenix College Creative Writing Program, Kingz N Queenz LLC and hip hop artist Queen YoNasDa, who is the national director of the Indigenous Nations Alliance-Millions More Movement and the initiator of Hip Hop 4 Haiti.

Plan to join us at this engaging and thought-provoking event. For more information, contact queenyonasda@aol.com or camilla.westenberg@pcmail.maricopa.edu.

When: November 5, 2011. Starts at noon.
Where: Phoenix College Bulpitt Auditorium

Phoenix College Liberal Arts Department Fall 2011 Lecture

Links to Home: Reporting On the Southwestern US, Mexico and
Central America and Why We Should Care

Guest Lecturer Peter O'Dowd, KJZZ News Director and Reporter

Our neighborhoods are getting more diverse, and our politics are getting more divisive.
Like it or not, it won't be long until Arizona is a minority-majority state. Knowing where we're headed requires a nuanced understanding of our regional history. It also requires an introduction to the people south of our border, who will inevitably risk their lives to come here in the next decade. Reporters at KJZZ's Changing America Desk have spent the past year traveling the US-Mexico border, and deep into Mexico and Guatemala, to explain the
dynamic changes unique to the Southwest. Peter O’Dowd, KJZZ News Director & Reporter, has chronicled these trips into Mexico and Guatemala and will share why they matter to
our community.

KJZZ News Director Peter O'Dowd leads a newsroom that includes reporters in seven bureaus across the Southwestern United States. His work has aired on The BBC, NPR's Morning Edition, All Things Considered, Talk of the Nation, and American Public Media's Marketplace. He has covered technology, the housing bubble and the constant debate over immigration policy that keeps Arizona in the national spotlight. Peter began his radio career
at Wyoming Public Radio. He has a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, a bachelor's from Georgetown University in Washington, DC; and before he picked up journalism, he taught English to schoolchildren in Tokyo, Japan.

When:
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
AND
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Where:
Phoenix College Osborn Site - Willo Room (Flower Street & 11th Avenue)

Admission:
Free and open to the public

For more information:
Call 602.285.7651

Join us for this free community event!

Public Safety Update for October 24, 20ll

Public Safety Update/Summary of Incidents/October 17-23, 2011

17 October; 9:49am: An employee reported the theft of his vehicle from the north parking lot. The employee saw an unidentified black female driving his vehicle as it departed campus. Phoenix police responded and documented the theft.

17 October; 11:00am: A student reported that he had been threatened by two other students in reference to an incident which occurred on 6 October. The student did not know the names of the persons who threatened him and was advised to contact Public Safety should he see either/both of them again.

17 October; 1:15pm: Safety staff documented a non-injury motor vehicle accident that occurred in the parking garage. Information was exchanged and one party was issued a citation for driving against the flow of traffic.

1 May-11 October; reported 17 October: A theft report was filed by a campus police officer due to a laptop computer being taken from the Music building. The computer was purchased about five years ago at a cost of approximately $1,000.00.

17 October; 4:15pm: A student reported the theft of his wallet which he left on a counter in Admissions and Records. The theft was captured via video surveillance but the suspect could not be identified.

18 October; 11:25am: A campus police officer documented a one-vehicle accident in the lower level of the parking garage. A student was operating her vehicle when she struck a steel barrier on the northeast corner of the garage. The vehicle had to be towed from the premises but the student was not injured.

18 October; 3:15pm: An employee reported he experienced pain in his wrists and right hip when a chair collapsed while he was attending a meeting in the Hannelly Center. Medical attention was not needed at the time but Industrial Injury paperwork was completed.

18 October; 6:00-8:00pm: A student reported the theft of an IPOD from his locker in the gymnasium. The locker had been left unlocked while the student attended football practice. The IPOD is valued at $200.00.

18 October; 8:55pm: A campus police officer documented a non-injury motor vehicle accident report that occurred in the west parking lot. A vehicle, that had been parked in neutral, backed into a parked vehicle. The vehicle owners exchanged information.

19 October; 11:15am: A student sustained a bruise to the right side of his face when he ran into the rear of a parked vehicle while skateboarding down the ramp in the parking garage. The owner of the parked vehicle was notified due to some damage around the location of the license plate.

19 October; 5:50pm: Campus police officers advised a student not to return to his classroom in PSB because he had been dropped from the class. The student was visibly upset and simply said that he was leaving.

20 October; 9:10am: A campus police officer counseled a student for inappropriate behavior toward his instructor. The student said he understood and would not approach the instructor again.

Empty Bowls

Phoenix College will be Commemorating

World Food Day

with the Empty Bowls Event:

For $10, participants can purchase a bowl of their choice from among 300 hand-crafted bowls created by faculty and student artisan potters in the Phoenix College Art & Music Department.

Students, faculty and staff as well as the community at large are encouraged to stop by and receive a simple lunchtime meal of soup or macaroni & cheese and water.

By eating a basic meal and keeping the ceramic handmade bowl, guests are reminded that empty bowls are a common occurrence for too many people worldwide.

The community is encouraged to participate in the fundraising event, with most of the proceeds donated to Andre House of Arizona to help feed the Valley's homeless population.

PC's Culinary Studies program will provide the food and is taking an active role in organizing the event.

Empty Bowls began as a simple high school class project in Michigan in 1990 and has grown into a global effort involving thousands of participants that has raised millions of dollars to fight hunger.

"In a tangible way, this project allows PC faculty, staff and students to directly give to a pressing community need," said Tim Hernandez, event organizer, artist, and residential faculty in the Phoenix College Fine and Performing Arts Department. "And the more the public participates, the more they get involved in making a difference in their community."

Tickets will be sold at the event, which will take place in the breezeway in front of Bulpitt Auditorium in the center of the Phoenix College Campus, which is located at:

1202 W. Thomas Road

For more Information contact:

Tim Hernandez at (602) 285-7283

or

Jonathan Higuera at (602) 285-7849

Andre House of Arizona, the beneficiary of Phoenix College's Empty Bowls event, was founded in 1984, and is located in the Capitol Mall District. It provides many services to aid the homeless and poor populations in the valley.

Phoenix College Hosts U.N. Expert on Land Mine Removal

(PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2011) – The Phoenix College Liberal Arts Department celebrates United Nations Day 2011 by hosting a talk from a United Nations program officer specializing in land mine removal in war-torn countries.

Marc Vaillant, a program officer with the United Nations Mine Action Services, will speak to PC students and community members on October 20. He directs the implementation of the Mine Action Programme in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cotê d’ Ivoire, Chad, Lebanon and Gaza/West Bank.

"The UN Day program at Phoenix College is a great opportunity for students and the Phoenix community to meet and interact with someone who works to save human lives globally,” said Dr. Albert Celoza, chair of the Phoenix College Liberal Arts Department, who will introduce the featured speaker.

Vaillant will discuss the United Nations’ global humanitarian efforts in the area of land mine removal in these countries followed by a question and answer session moderated by Paula Cullison, past president of the United Nations Association Phoenix.

“It’s so inexpensive to create a land mine but it takes so much effort and money to remove them,” said Cullison, who serves as advisor to the local chapter of the United Nations Association. “Unfortunately, so many people, mostly women and children, are maimed or killed by these mines.”

Vaillant, 32, joined the United Nations headquarters in New York in 2010 as a Political Affairs Officer for the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. In April 2011, he moved into his current position. A Danish citizen, Vaillant has a master’s degree in Geography and International Development from Roskilde University in Denmark and is certified in Explosive Ordnance Disposal by the Danish Army.

The Oct. 20 event, which is free and open to the public, will be held in the Willo Room at Phoenix College’s Osborn site, 3110 N. 10th Avenue. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

The program is presented in cooperation with the Higher Education Alliance of the Humpty Dumpty Institute in New York, Maricopa Community Colleges, United Nations Association Phoenix.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Dr. Celoza at (602) 285-7651 or albert.celoza@pcmail.maricopa.edu.

PC's New Student Union

PC's New Student Union Set for Late Fall Opening

Phoenix College students are getting a comfortable gathering space on campus when the new Student Union is completed in December. The renovated 10,000-square-foot building in the heart of campus will feature ample space for club and student meetings, a game room, a conference room, a Starbucks café, computer usage areas, large video screens, and the Bear’s Den, a traditional hangout for students to relax and socialize.

The construction project is one of two major construction projects going on at the central city campus. The other is the addition of a one-stop enrollment center to the existing Hannelly Center. The project is the centerpiece of the PC strategy to provide efficient student services in one centralized area. The project will also feature a long-awaited “gateway” to the PC campus. The prominent entrance will have a shade canopy.

Grand opening celebrations for both buildings are slated for January 2012.

“Any student will be able to come in, do their homework or meet up with friends,” said Genesis Toole, Director of Student Life and Leadership, which will be located in the new Student Union. “We’re excited about the challenge of seeing more students use the Student Union.”

The new Student Union building was originally built in 1938. The refurbished building will have historical touches from its past such as the original tall windows. It also will feature exposed steel tresses in the roof, skylights, original brickwork, and even some redwood panels found in the attic that will be used in the interior design of a Starbucks coffee bar.

“From the exterior standpoint, we have returned it to its former glory," said Doug McCarthy, PC’s Director of College Facilities Planning and Development. “We’ve painstakingly worked to highlight some of its design features.”

The interior will have wireless connection and laptop recharging stations, soft spaces with movable furniture, and a kitchen for club use as well as a conference room and a back patio with outdoor seating.

The Hannelly Center expansion and renovation adds 17,000 square feet of new space to the existing 34,000 square foot center.

The new One-Stop Enrollment Center for students will house Admissions and Records, Financial Aid, Advisement, International Student Center, Veterans Services and Recruitment and Retention. The center’s goal is to eliminate the traditional silo approach to service delivery. Students will be directed to zones where they will receive assistance.

“We want students to do everything they need to do as far as enrollment and matriculation services in one space,” said Yira Brimage, PC’s Vice President of Student Affairs. “Before it may have taken visits to four or five buildings.”

The second phase of Hannelly Center construction project will add a new cafeteria, an enhanced lower level that will house Counseling and Testing as well as an Atrium that provides inside spaces for students. That phase is expected to be completed by January 2013.

Funding for both projects came from a 2004 bond election passed by Maricopa County voters.

About Phoenix College:

PC is a premier institution of higher education that has been serving the community since 1920. As the flagship college of the Maricopa Community Colleges–the largest community college system in America–Phoenix College offers programs for university transfer, career training, and personal development. The 23-acre campus includes state-of-the-art instructional classrooms, a modern library and computer lab, the Eric Fischl Art Gallery, a performing arts theater, a culinary café, a gymnasium and fitness center, and premium athletic fields. Phoenix College students speak more than 50 languages and represent more than 100 countries, reflecting the diverse, multicultural central city that Phoenix College serves.

Phoenix College Presents Food Day Events on Oct. 24

(PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 12, 2011) – October 24 is National Food Day and Phoenix College will be hosting events throughout the day that address important food-related issues such as childhood obesity, diet-related diseases and factory farms.

“The college is a natural environment for intelligent, civil discussions about food,” said Liz O’Brien, a PC residential faculty member and director of the Honors program who led PC’s Food Day effort. “I’d like to see the campus community as well as the general community get on the bandwagon of making better choices for themselves, their families and the community.”

The events include “Fast” Food Talks led by eight presenters made up of local experts and PC Honors students; tours of PC’s garden led by Garden Club members; and a movie screening (repeated) followed by post-film discussions. Other events include student research displays in the PC Library and a Food Expert display in the campus Bears’ Den.

The events were developed to address food-related issues such as diet-related diseases, reforming factory farms, curbing junk-food marketing to kids and fair treatment for food and agricultural workers.

Phoenix College Food Day is among 1,000 food-related events taking place nationwide on October 24th. Sponsored by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, and modeling itself after Earth Day, Food Day has set a goal of pushing for healthy, affordable food produced in a sustainable, humane way and changing the way Americans think about food.

“People are starting to intellectually question the ‘food’ that is being placed before us,” said O’Brien. “We are paying horribly in medical costs for the stuff we eat just because it is cheap and accessible.”

PC Faculty Librarian Kelly Lambert has created a libguide that provides details on the campus events and links to the national Food Day website. PC activities include:

Student Research Display at PC Library: All Day

Garden Club Tours of the PC Garden: Come take a tour hosted by the Garden Club. PC's garden is located on 11th Avenue next to the E Building. Tours from 10 a.m. - noon.

"Fast" Food Talks: Join us for several five-minute talks by PC students and local food experts on various food-related topics. It will be moderated by Greg Peterson from the Urban Farm. Experts will be Amy Joon, holistic wellness practitioner, George Brooks, backyard farming expert, Luisa Valdez, herbalist, and Ingrid Hirtz, community cook. Noon - 1:15 p.m. in Student Life. Chipotle will kindly pass out free veggie burritos to 100 lucky session attendees.

"King Corn" with post-film discussion: In this informative and entertaining documentary, two friends follow an acre of corn to learn more about the foods we eat and how we farm. Film showings at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Art Building, Room 119. Post-film discussions moderated by PC Professors Sean Whitcomb (2 p.m. showing) and John Schampel (5 p.m. showing).

For more information on specific events, go to www.phoenixcollege.edu/foodday

Phoenix College now has charging stations for electric vehicles!

PC has the unique distinction of having two stations available for the charging of electric vehicles.  With funding provided through a grant from the US Department of Energy, these stations are one of our commitments to sustainability.

The two stations are located in the lower level of the parking structure across from the Public Safety office.  The stations are set up for electric vehicles, such as the Chevrolet Volt, the Nissan Leaf and the newest Toyota Prius plug-in.  Drivers of these vehicles can use a swipe card to activate the charging process which typically takes two to four hours.  The chargers will automatically shut off and the cord is long enough so that cars parked next to the designated spaces can be charged as well.  Attached is a picture of the designated space.

If you are an owner (or driver) of one of these vehicles, and would like to begin using these charging stations, please email me and I will supply you with a swipe card.

The next time you are out and about, please swing by and take a look!

PC Empty Bowls Luncheon to Benefit Homeless

(PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 4, 2011) – Phoenix College will commemorate World Food Day with the fifth annual Empty Bowls luncheon Wednesday, October 19, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the main campus.

For $10, participants can purchase a bowl of their choice from among 300 hand-crafted bowls created by faculty and student artisan potters in the Phoenix College Art & Music Department. Students, faculty and staff as well as the community at large are encouraged to stop by and receive a simple lunchtime meal of soup or macaroni & cheese and water.

By eating a basic meal and keeping the ceramic handmade bowl, guests are reminded that empty bowls are a common occurrence for too many people worldwide. The community is encouraged to participate in the fundraising event, with most of the proceeds donated to Andre House of Arizona to help feed the Valley’s homeless population.

PC’s Culinary Studies program will provide the food and is taking an active role in organizing the event.

Empty Bowls began as a simple high school class project in Michigan in 1990 and has grown into a global effort involving thousands of participants that has raised millions of dollars to fight hunger.

“In a tangible way, this project allows PC faculty, staff and students to directly give to a pressing community need,” said Tim Hernandez, event organizer, artist, and residential faculty in the Phoenix College Fine and Performing Arts Department. “And the more the public participates, the more they get involved in making a difference in their community.”

Tickets will be sold at the event, which will take place in the breezeway in front of Bulpitt Auditorium in the center of the Phoenix College campus, which is located at 1202 W. Thomas Road. For more information, contact Tim Hernandez at (602) 285-7283 or Jonathan Higuera at (602) 285-7849.

Andre House of Arizona, the beneficiary of Phoenix College’s Empty Bowls event, was founded in 1984, and is located in the Capitol Mall District. It provides many services to aid the homeless and poor populations in the Valley.