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OCTOBER & NOVEMBER TESTING SCHEDULE | | |
6 OCT @ 0800
17 NOV @ 0800
AFCT & DLAB
4 OCT @ 0900
20 OCT @ 0900
4 NOV @ 0900
15 OCT @ 0800
29 OCT @ 0800 19 NOV @ 0800
DLPT-Part 1 & Part 2
13 OCT @ 0800
13 OCT @ 1300
3 NOV @ 0800 3 NOV @ 1300
18 NOV @ 0800
Tuesdays @ 1000
If you are interested in taking any of the above tests please contact Missy Dickerson at 928-269-5614 for more information. You will need to fill out a test request form and return it to the Education Center prior to the test date.
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Education Center's Staff | | Kim Baars, ESO
(928) 269-3248
Missy Dickerson, ESS
(928) 269-5614
Cindy Harris, ESS
(928) 269-3589
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Greetings!
Job and College Fair
MCAS Yuma is hosting a Job and College Fair on October 25th from 0900-1400 at the Sonoran Pueblo. Over 20 employers and 20 schools are estimated to be in attendance. If you are searching for a job, you should dress for success and bring your resume. If you are an active duty member who is interested in attending college, you should bring a copy of your SMART that can be obtained at the Education Center or online at https://smart.navy.mil. If you have attended college before, you should bring a copy of your college transcripts.
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MCAS Yuma Station Library News | |
The MCAS Station library has some amazing research and learning tools available for you at your fingertips. Each month the library will be highlighting one of the online resources available to you. This month will feature Encyclopedia Britannica Online. One of the best parts is that it's free to use!
Encyclopedia Britannica offers a variety of research tools including, but not limited to, country comparisons, a world atlas, featured articles, a Spanish-Enlgish dictionary, the encyclopedia, and Britannica for kids. You can use the Britannica Online Academic Edition by going to the following website: http://search.eb.com and you can access the Britannica Online Public Library Edition by going to the following website: http://library.eb.com. The Britannica for Kids can be accessed by using a link through http://library.eb.com.
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MCAS Yuma Station Library News | |
New Language Program 
In addition to the wonderful reference materials that are available to you on the computer, the library also offers an online program that will aide you in learning another language. Many of you may be familiar with or have used Rosetta Stone in the past. This program ended on September 28 or dependents and is being replaced with a new language program. The new language program is called Mango, and it will be open to all active duty personnel, thier dependents, and all DoD Employees. Call the Library at 928-269-2785 or come in to sign up! (Note: Active duty personnel can still be enrolled in Rosetta Stone through MarineNet.)
Stop by the library and check out all of the fantastic resources that we have to offer you! |
MCAS Yuma Station Library Children's Programs | |
Story Time: Ages 3-5 Years
This program is an hour long and parents are allowed to leave during this time. The hour consists of stories, songs, and a craft revolving around the week's theme.
Lap Time: Ages Birth-3 Years
This program is 40 minutes long and a parent is required to attend with their child. Lap time consists of stories, songs, and an interactive craft that follows the theme.
Weekly Schedule
Tuesday: Lap Time - 9:00am-9:40am and 10:00am-10:40am
Wednesday: Ms. Sarah's Story Time - 10:00am-11:00am
Thursday: Lap Time - 9:00am-9:40am and 10:00am-10:40am
Friday: Ms. Sarah's Story Time - 10:00am-11:00am
*Registration is required for all children's story programs. Currently, spots are available for Wednesday's Story Time. If you are interested in other programs, please call (928) 269-2785 to be put on the waiting list. |
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Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 0900-2100
Friday 0900-2000-Saturday 1000-1700-Sunday 1300-1700
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MCAS Yuma Station Library Family Night
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Wildlife Family Night
Beware of the wildlife on Tuesday, October 26th from 1800-1900. Learn about what to do if you encounter snakes and other desert creatures in the wild. This presentation will be provided by volunteers from the Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. Sign up at the library or call (928) 269-2785
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Important Information from the Station Colleges | |
Attention All AWC Students!
Priority Registration for spring 2011 Classes with Arizona Western College is noted below. Please visit the AWC office on Station today for pre-registration.
Student with 45+ credit hours - October 25 @ 7:00a.m.
Student with 30+ credit hours - October 27 @ 7:00a.m.
Student with 15+ credit hours - November 1 @ 7:00a.m.
All Students - November 5 @ 7:00a.m. |
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Arizona Western College | |
 Fall Late Start Classes Offered on Station at the Education Center
ENG 102 - Freshman Composition - Mon and Wed - 5:30pm-8:30pm
HIS 240 - Western Civilization I - Mondays - 5:30pm-10:00pm
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology - Tues and Thurs - 5:30pm-8:30pm
SPC 110 - Intro to Speech Communication - Tues and Thurs - 5:30pm-8:10pm
**All Classes begin in Mid-October
For more information, please visit AWC at the Education Center.
AMC Important Dates to Remember:
Mid-October, 2010.............Fall Late Start Courses begin
November 8, 2010..............Spring Registration begins
January 10, 2011...............Spring Courses begin
Mid-March, 2010...............Spring Late Start Courses begin |
EDUCATION CENTER'S
VISITING SCHOOLS SCHEDULE | |
American Military University
Tuesday - 1100-1300
*Monthly
Arizona Western College
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 0900-1600
Friday - 0900-1200
California Career School
Monday - 0900-1200
Yuma Truck Driving School
Wednesday - 1000-1400
Northern Arizona University
Tuesday - 1000-1400
Wayland Baptist University
Thursday - 1000-1600
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Use this area to provide your subscribers information about your school.
Sincerely,
Melissa Dickerson |
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