Women's Economic Forum Offers Steps to Increase Earning Power

Phoenix College will host a free Women's Economic Forum, "Women Talk: Money and More." The event will provide a forum for women to learn about personal economic growth and development. Panelists will offer presentations on women's economic issues, education, personal safety and domestic violence awareness, debt management, budgeting, and surviving in a down economy.

Panelists include Daniel Herbst, vice president of student affairs and dean of students, Phoenix College; Tisha Diffie, president, TMD Investment Strategies Inc.; Joann Hauger, executive director, Community Housing Resources of Arizona; Adrienne Udarbe, program director, Maternal and Child Health Nutrition Programs, AZDHS; and Assistant Chief Jeri Williams, Phoenix Police Department. The panel moderator is Laura French, executive projects manager, Arizona Office of Tourism. Casandra Kakar, vice president of workforce development, Phoenix College, will provide welcoming remarks.

The forum is presented by the Phoenix Women's Commission and the City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department in partnership with Phoenix College. Refreshments will be served. Visit phoenix.gov/phxwoman for information about the Phoenix Women's Commission.

When:
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Phoenix College John Paul Theatre
1202 W. Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85013

Admission:
Free and open to the public
A complimentary box lunch is available to attendees


Presented by:
The Phoenix Women's Commission and the City of Phoenix Equal Opportunity Department in partnership with Phoenix College

Phoenix College Phi Theta Kappa Announces Its Newest Members

The Rho Pi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Phoenix College held its Induction Ceremony Thursday, October 22, 2009 to announce its newest members and officers for the Fall 2009 semester. With inspiring thoughts from Phoenix College President Dr. Anna Solley, college administrators and Phi Theta Kappa advisors, family and friends celebrated an intimate ceremony to induct 21 new members into the prestigious International Honor Society for two-year colleges.


Fall 2009 Inductees:
Carrie Boron
Kathryn M. Delp
Lisa J. Dodge
Erica E. Escobedo
Carly Erickson
Brenda J. Fetha
Kelly Grijalva
April Rae Hopkins
Alicia Lammie
Cheryl McFarlin
Judith Monarrez
Kandace Montgomery
Mary K. Mulryan
Juanita Ortega
Ricardo Ortega
Rosanna Plath
Jenna Teplik
Alexis Trujillo
Claudia Gissel Uribe
Michael S. Vetter
Kevin Wagner
Annette Yazzie

Fall 2009-2010 Officers:
President, Jonathan Bruce
Vice President of Scholarship, Jeremy Stegall
Vice President of Service, Loren Brock
Vice President of Fellowship, Marie Monroe
Public Relations Officer, Sarah Albinda
Treasureer, Jacob Clark

Co-Advisors:
Eileen Archibald
Diana Mitchell
Micaela Rios


About Phi Theta Kappa
Phi Theta Kappa recognizes and encourages excellence in scholarship among two-year community college students. The Greek words Phi Theta Kappa mean wisdom (Phi), aspiration (Theta) and purity (Kappa). The Society provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.

Those interested in becoming Phi Theta Kappa members at Phoenix College must have taken at least 12 credits and obtain a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

For more information about Phoenix College Phi Theta Kappa, Rho Pi Chapter, visit www.phoenixcollege.edu/ptk. For more information about Phi Theta Kappa scholarships and nationwide activities, visit www.ptk.org.

PC Fall Sports Update

The PC Men's Soccer Team is in the midst of its best regular season in school history they are currently 14-2-3 with the playoffs starting next week. The PC Women's Soccer Team is starting to play alot better at the right time as playoffs also start for them next week. The Volleyball team beat first place GCC last week in 3 games, the Lady Bears are fighting for the last playoff spot, so come out and support the Bears next week. The PC Football team is currently 3-3 and is playing at Snow College this weekend.

Please come out and support Dig Pink Night on October 26th at 7pm in the North Gym as the PC Women's Volleyball team plays Scottsdale CC. All proceeds for that game will go to support Breast Cancer Awareness.

Phoenix College Spring 2010 Schedule e-Zine

The Phoenix College Spring Schedule e-Zine is out! Take a moment to flip through the pages, watch the PC video, check out our services, find your classes, and register by clicking on the my.Maricopa.edu links at the top of the schedule pages.