Explore roots, evolution of Tejano Conjunto/Norteño music at Mid-Valley Campus on Oct. 2

Explore roots, evolution of Tejano Conjunto/Norteño music at Mid-Valley Campus on Oct. 2

South Texas College’s Border Studies Club has partnered with Texas Folklife to host a bi-national convening to examine the history and current state of Tejano Conjunto and Norteño music with an engaged group of musicians, scholars, cultural workers, media professionals and the public from both sides of the border.

Local artist, teacher Steve Franklin works on display at NAH Campus

Local artist, teacher Steve Franklin works on display at NAH Campus

South Texas College’s Nursing and Allied Health Library Art Gallery is proud to present “Manifestations of Life,” an exhibit featuring paintings by local artist and teacher, Steve Franklin. The exhibit will be on view starting Thursday, Sept. 16 and will close on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010.

Team McAllen Cycling sweating for a good cause

Team McAllen Cycling sweating for a good cause

Runners and cyclists from all over the Valley congregated at State Farm Area on the hot and humid morning of July 24.

The skies of Texas are upon the Mid-Valley Campus

The skies of Texas are upon the Mid-Valley Campus

The Skies of Texas are Upon You,” an exhibit featuring paintings by Jerry Lyles, will be on display at STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery from Sep. 6 to Oct. 30, 2010.

U.S. Census Bureau extends a big “thanks” to STC for support

U.S. Census Bureau extends a big “thanks” to STC for support

At the August STC Board of Trustees meeting, college officials had a surprise visitor. May Lou Cavazos, a former U.S. Census Bureau representative, attended the meeting to present a plaque and letter of thanks from the bureau to the college for its support in the 2010 Census push efforts.

STC loses long time supporter in former District 3 Board of Trustee Representative Mike Allen

STC loses long time supporter in former District 3 Board of Trustee Representative Mike Allen

Mike Allen, District 3 Representative on South Texas College’s Board of Trustees, passed away on Wednesday, August 25. Serving on the board since May 2004, Allen represented the interests of the constituents of south McAllen, southwest Pharr, Hidalgo, Sharyland, southeast Mission and Granjeno.

Artist celebrates nostalgia of RGV with new exhibit at Starr County Campus

31 August 2010

“Iconography and Identity,” featuring paintings by Carlos G. Gomez will be on exhibit at the South Texas College’s Starr County Campus Library Art Gallery from Thursday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Oct. 29., 2010.

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“Keep It Local” with submissions to digital photo contest

30 August 2010

The South Texas College Mid-Valley Campus Photography is hosting its first Digital Photo Contest during September and October 2010.

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David Adickes show opens soon at Pecan Campus Library

23 August 2010

The art exhibit, “David Adickes: A World of Splendor,” will be on display at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery from September 16 to December 11, 2010.

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New semester, new ideas: The English Department Retreat

20 August 2010

Recently the English Department escaped the hot Texas heat to breezy South Padre Island for its annual retreat. While the focus of the retreat was on how to improve retention rates and better assess student learning outcomes, the faculty also took time to complete valuable team building exercises.

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Mercedes Early College Academy helps jump start students’ academic careers

13 August 2010

Imagine a place where students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education get the attention they need to succeed, and where they can participate in extracurricular activities that are meaningful and of interest to them.

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Students show value of local forest

09 August 2010

Students from South Texas College’s Pecan Biology Club joined other Valley students in completing the Quinta Mazatlan Tree Census Project, which began in early February.

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Hand in Hand Club President chosen as statewide conference student coordinator

09 August 2010

In addition to taking part in educational workshops and learning about the art of translation, Villarreal was chosen as the student coordinator for next year’s national conference in Corpus Christi.

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Congressman Ruben Hinojosa announces a quarter million dollar grant for STC

03 August 2010

U.S. Rep. Ruben Hinojosa (TX-15) announced a $250,539 grant was awarded to South Texas College of McAllen by the United States Department of Education.

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