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Jan. 30, 2025

  • College Updates
    • Cababi Art & Literary Magazine Submission Deadline Extended to Feb. 1
    • Inclusive Discussion on Women in Higher Education
    • Nominate Your Student Employee for SEOTY by Jan. 31
    • HyFlex and Video-Enabled Classroom Help Sessions
    • Schedule an In-person Meeting with a TIAA Financial Advisor
    • 9th Annual EGTSS Summit
    • PCC Small Business Development Center Completes Inaugural DreamBuilder Series
    • Get Help with Your Community Engagement
    • Northwest Campus Massage Clinic Offering Services
    • Fitness and Wellness Opportunities at PCC
    • Thank You for Supporting the Culture of Care Blood Drive
    • PimaSTART Receives $112K Donation and Hillman Foundation Match
    • Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions
    • Employees Can Designate Campus for Hygiene Closet Donations
    • Sign Up to Table at Student Employment Week Events
    • Submit a Pima Story Idea
  • Pima Arts News
  • Pima Athletics News
  • Employee Wellness
    • Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges

College Updates

Cababi Art & Literary Magazine Submission Deadline Extended to Feb. 1
The submission deadline for the 2024-2025 edition of the Cababi Art & Literary Magazine is extended to Feb. 1. Submit your artwork, photography, creative writing or performance videos here. If you’re interested in volunteering for Cababi, please contact Molly McCloy.

Inclusive Discussion on Women in Higher Education
Join us 3:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 4 via Google Meet for an inclusive conversation focusing on the experiences, challenges and opportunities for women in higher education — including cisgender women, trans women and nonbinary individuals who identify with women’s communities. This discussion will help shape the direction of the PCC affinity group for women, which seeks to address the unique concerns of women within the PCC community, including staff, faculty, administrators and students, while fostering a supportive environment.

Your voice matters! Share your insights, connect with colleagues and help create a supportive future for women in higher education. For additional information or to be added to the calendar invite, contact Maggie Golston, Kate Schmidt or Jessica Tinklenberg.

Nominate Your Student Employee for SEOTY by Jan. 31
Work Study supervisors have until Jan. 31 to make nominations for Student Employee of The Year (SEOTY). Take this opportunity to highlight the work of your student employee by completing this form.

HyFlex and Video-Enabled Classroom Help Sessions
PCC EdTech invites faculty to drop-in help sessions in HyFlex and video-enabled classrooms. These informal sessions are designed to provide hands-on practice with AV systems and to answer questions about HyFlex/video-enabled teaching, classroom technology and general tech use.

Faculty can explore:

  • Classroom AV systems in HyFlex/video-enabled rooms
  • College-supported software and its use in teaching
  • Pedagogical best practices for integrating technology
  • AI tools and how they can support your work

All are welcome. Stop by to practice, experiment or familiarize yourself with the technology. If your questions can’t be fully addressed during the session, we’ll schedule a follow-up for additional support. Since the AV systems are consistent across all campuses, attending any session that fits your schedule will prepare you to use the technology at any location.

Sessions:

  • Northwest Campus: Room B312, Jan. 30, 9-11 a.m.
  • Desert Vista Campus: Room B153, Jan. 30, 3-5 p.m.
  • Downtown Campus: Room ST203, Jan. 31, 9-11 a.m.
  • West Campus: Room C207, Jan. 31, 1-3 p.m.

Schedule an In-Person Meeting with a TIAA Financial Advisor
TIAA financial advisor Joah Yeoman will be available for in-person meetings 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 13 in Room RV-142 at Downtown Campus. Appointments are required and can be scheduled online. If you are unable to schedule through the website, please email esc-benefits@pima.edu or call 520-206-4945 for assistance.

9th Annual EGTSS Summit
The Ethnic, Gender, Transborder Studies and Sociology (EGTSS) Department hosts its 9th Annual Summit 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 28 in the Amethyst Room at Downtown Campus.

This year’s summit focuses on gathering input for the curriculum modification process from students and local experts in the field. Participants will include representatives of the University of Arizona, Tucson Unified School District, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and various community groups. Approximately 50 individuals are expected to review and provide feedback on curricula for American Indian Studies (AIS), Mexican American Studies (MAS), Gender and Women’s Studies (GWS) and Sociology (SOC).

PCC Small Business Development Center Completes Inaugural DreamBuilder Series
Pima’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) completed its inaugural DreamBuilder series for women-owned businesses in December 2024. This six-week hybrid program, funded by the City of Tucson, provided nearly 40 participants with resources and support to start or grow their businesses.

The series was held at the College’s Southern Arizona Technology & Entrepreneurship Center (SATEC), where participants had the opportunity to network, share experiences and collaborate in a supportive environment. 

Building on this success, additional cohorts are planned beginning in March 2025.

Get Help with Your Community Engagement
The Community Engagement dashboard is accessible on MyPima. There you can:

  • Learn more about Pima’s collegewide community engagement and the resources available to you.
  • Report your community engagement for posting to the collegewide calendar.
  • Sign up for volunteer opportunities to share your subject-matter expertise.
  • Share your volunteer opportunities and outreach photos.

If you have questions, contact Joi Stirrup, jstirrup@pima.edu.

Northwest Campus Massage Clinic Offering Services
The Northwest Campus Massage Clinic offers quality Swedish massage services to students, staff and members of the public. Pima employees and students with a Pima A# can enjoy a 50-minute massage for $20 ($30, public). The clinic is located in Room A211 and appointments are available at 10:30 and 11:35 a.m. Fridays through March 14. 

Masking is required for both student-therapists and clients. Therapeutic massage is not recommended for anyone with serious or uncontrolled medical conditions, contagious illnesses or fever, or for women who are pregnant. To schedule an appointment, call 520-206-2062. Prepayment is required.

Fitness and Wellness Opportunities at PCC 
The Fitness and Wellness Department offers free access to the fitness centers at West and Desert Vista campuses for students enrolled in at least one credit. View the flyer for more information. To take advantage of this opportunity, register here.

Additionally, group fitness classes (FAW100F1 and FAW100F2) are open for registration. Classes begin Jan. 30 and include Yoga, Zumba, Body Conditioning, Cardio and Strength, Pilates, and Strength and Mobility. If you have questions or need more information, see the flyer or contact Luis Rivera.

The department also celebrates Krystyna Parafinczuk’s 20 years of teaching Ballroom, Latin and Swing Dance at Pima. Join her Ballroom/Latin Dance class (FAW112F1), held 3-5 p.m. Saturdays at West Campus, starting Feb. 1.  If you have questions or need more information, contact Krystyna Parafinczuk.

Don’t miss these exciting opportunities to stay active, learn new skills and connect with others at the College.

Thank You for Supporting the Culture of Care Blood Drive
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Red Cross Culture of Care Blood Drive hosted by CQI and ESC on Jan. 23 at Downtown Campus. The event was a tremendous success and we’ve already received requests for Pima to host blood drives in the future.

Event highlights:

  • 57 donors registered in advance
  • Six walk-ins donated (several more walk-ins unfortunately were unable to donate due to capacity)
  • 56 units of blood were collected, potentially saving the lives of 168 recipients
  • Notable milestones included donations from individuals giving their 87th, 68th, 63rd and 59th unit of blood
  • 36 first-timers donated
  • 36% of donors were community members, with the rest being PCC employees or students

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of those in need.

PimaSTART Receives $112K Donation and Hillman Foundation Match
Pima Foundation received a generous $112,000 donation for the PimaSTART (Success Through Advanced Reskilling & Training) program at the HS Lopez Center of Opportunity, along with a 50% match from the extended Hillman Foundation challenge grant. This gift comes from the Rotary Club of Tucson Foundation, which supports Pima Foundation through funds raised at the annual Tucson Classics Car Show, hosted by the Rotary Club of Tucson.

PimaSTART, a Workforce Development initiative, offers guests of the Gospel Rescue Mission training opportunities at the Center of Opportunity. The program provides certification courses in high-demand fields, such as Commercial Driver’s License, Culinary Arts, Building and Construction Technologies and Information Technology, providing completers opportunities for sustainable and thriving wages in these industries.

Since its inception, PimaSTART has raised nearly $1 million in donations and matching funds to support this essential work. The latest contribution, combined with the Hillman Foundation’s match, brings the total raised to more than $1 million.

Federal Work Study Supervisor Training Sessions
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships hosts virtual Federal Work Study (FWS) supervisor training sessions this spring. Trainings will be in March, April and May. If you are or want to be a supervisor of a FWS student, sign up here for the virtual training. 

Employees Can Designate Campus for Hygiene Closet Donations
The College’s Hygiene Closet has received a total of $815 in donations to start this semester: Desert Vista Campus, $150; Downtown Campus, $345; Northwest Campus, $150; West Campus, $150; and “Other,” $20.

The Hygiene Closet, renamed from the Hygiene Pantry, provides students with hygiene products, such as feminine hygiene products, deodorant, soap, shampoo and toothpaste.

College employees can make a one-time donation or set a monthly donation amount online.

You can choose a specific Hygiene Closet fund to support. Donations designated for Desert Vista or West campuses support the ARC center at that campus. Donations designated for Downtown, East or Northwest campuses fund distributions facilitated by the respective Student Life centers. Similarly, donations to Adult Education are distributed to its El Pueblo, El Rio and 29th Street sites. Meanwhile, donations to PimaOnline cover virtual gift cards for fully online students who cannot receive Pima in-person services. Donations made without a campus designation go to the Downtown Campus fund.

Sign Up to Table at Student Employment Week Events
The College’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships seeks employees and instructors to table at one of its National Student Employment Week events April 14-17.

The event offers opportunities to meet current and future student workers, and share College information and resources.

Anyone interested should fill out this form. You can sign up to table on more than one day.

These are the event details:

  • April 14, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Downtown Campus 
  • April 15, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: East Campus
  • April 16, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: West Campus
  • April 17, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Desert Vista Campus

Submit a Pima Story Idea
The College wants to highlight the incredible achievements of our outstanding students and alums. We need your help! We want stories to inspire current and potential students, stories that deserve to be shared with our community. If you know of any inspiring success stories or remarkable accomplishments by our students or graduates, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to share your story ideas. Together let’s shine a spotlight on their achievements and highlight the diverse and remarkable journeys in our Pima community. If you have questions, contact Web Systems.

Pima Arts News

Here are some ongoing and upcoming Pima Arts events:

  • Through March 7: “Reprieve — Dana Roes Paintings,” Louis Carlos Bernal Gallery, West Campus Center for the Arts; Reception: Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m., 6 p.m. lecture by Dana Roes
  • Through Aug. 20: “Night Skies: Astrophotography, Michael Cox,” Desert Vista Art Gallery, Desert Vista Campus; Reception: Today, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
  • Feb. 10-March 28: “Never Don’t Pay Attention — Louise Serpa: Rodeo Photography,” West Campus CFA Visual Arts Gallery; Reception: Feb. 11, 1-3 p.m.  
  • Feb. 27-March 9: “The Wedding Singer — The Musical Comedy,” Proscenium Theatre, West Campus CFA, 7 p.m., Thursdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m., Sundays; ASL Night: March 7; tickets: $15, $10 Students/Seniors/Military/Groups 

Unless noted otherwise, Pima Arts programs and exhibitions are free to the public.

Stay up-to-date on upcoming Pima Arts events by checking the Pima Arts Calendar. For questions, contact 520-206-6986 or centerforthearts@pima.edu.

Pima Athletics News

Pima sports teams have these home games in the next week:

  • Jan. 31: Baseball vs. Colorado Northwestern Community College (doubleheader), West Campus Aztec Field, 12 p.m.
  • Feb. 1: Baseball vs. Colorado Northwestern Community College (doubleheader), West Campus Aztec Field, 12 p.m.

Keep up with Pima Athletics at pimaaztecs.com.

Employee Wellness

Sign Up for Virtual Workshops and Challenges
Sign up online for Employee Wellness virtual workshops and challenges.

Visit the Employee Wellness Intranet page to access free resources and tools. Employees also are encouraged to visit the Employee Wellness website for additional resources, news and information on the Pima Healthy Rewards Program and wellness-related activities that qualify for Pima Wellness Activity points.


@PimaNews is an electronic newsletter for employee news of Pima Community College. The Marketing Office publishes this e-newsletter every Thursday, except when the College is closed for a holiday or break, during the semester and every other week during the summer. Please send announcements and news items – 75 words or fewer – to pimanews@pima.edu by noon on Monday. Check any links before sending. Back issues are available on the @PimaNews webpage. The newsletter also accepts submissions about Pima employee accomplishments.

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