Jocelyn Gomez makes adjustments to her sketch design on the computer. She tinkers with the house she has created until everything is just right. “I designed a house, a dog, a cat, a tree and a castle,” she said. Most architects don’t include family pets but Jocelyn, a fifth-grader at McAllen’s James Bonham Elementary, likes… [Continue Reading]
South Texas College’s Visual Arts and Music Department will host art lectures at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and an exhibition closing reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 for Leslie Elsasser at STC’s Pecan Campus Building B VAM Art Gallery (Room 103). Elasser’s work is currently on display in the gallery in… [Continue Reading]
It all started a few months ago with a corner-room conversation. And this month, South Texas College’s first ballet folklorico became a reality when 46 students and members of the community took part in a workshop held at the Pecan Campus Cooper Center in McAllen. “The STC Folklorico Dance Company began when the college transitioned… [Continue Reading]
By: STC’s Division of Academic Affairs Something magical is going on at STC’s Mid-Valley Campus. Although collaboration is nothing new at STC, it’s happening in a way that is creating some unique pathways to opportunity and success for our students. College Success Instructor Diana Lucio, History Instructor Laura Gomez, History and English Instructor Laura Steinert… [Continue Reading]
By: STC Biology Department Faculty The first joint organic conference between Texas A&M University and South Texas College students was highly attended Saturday, Dec. 10 at the TAMU Agrilife Extension Center in Weslaco. Students presented their research projects and poster summaries conducted on organic farms in the Rio Grande Valley to an audience of several… [Continue Reading]
Migrant program students study high-tech at STC
January 26, 2012
Jocelyn Gomez makes adjustments to her sketch design on the computer. She tinkers with the house she has created until everything is just right. “I designed a house, a dog, a cat, a tree and a castle,” she said. Most architects don’t include family pets but Jocelyn, a fifth-grader at McAllen’s James Bonham Elementary, likes [...]
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Art talks, reception for Leslie Elsasser in VAM Art Gallery on Jan. 26
January 20, 2012
South Texas College’s Visual Arts and Music Department will host art lectures at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and an exhibition closing reception at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012 for Leslie Elsasser at STC’s Pecan Campus Building B VAM Art Gallery (Room 103). Elasser’s work is currently on display in the gallery in [...]
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STC’s Ballet Folklorico is born
January 19, 2012
It all started a few months ago with a corner-room conversation. And this month, South Texas College’s first ballet folklorico became a reality when 46 students and members of the community took part in a workshop held at the Pecan Campus Cooper Center in McAllen. “The STC Folklorico Dance Company began when the college transitioned [...]
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STC campuses open extended hours during MLK holiday weekend
January 6, 2012
South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Student Services Building located at 3201 West Pecan Blvd. in McAllen is open from 8 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Jan. 14 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 16 to help [...]
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Academic partnerships create student pathways to success, opportunity
December 14, 2011
By: STC’s Division of Academic Affairs Something magical is going on at STC’s Mid-Valley Campus. Although collaboration is nothing new at STC, it’s happening in a way that is creating some unique pathways to opportunity and success for our students. College Success Instructor Diana Lucio, History Instructor Laura Gomez, History and English Instructor Laura Steinert [...]
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STC students impress local agri-life gurus with research
December 14, 2011
By: STC Biology Department Faculty The first joint organic conference between Texas A&M University and South Texas College students was highly attended Saturday, Dec. 10 at the TAMU Agrilife Extension Center in Weslaco. Students presented their research projects and poster summaries conducted on organic farms in the Rio Grande Valley to an audience of several [...]
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Mid-Valley students take skills to state conference
December 14, 2011
By: Dr. Debbie Villalon, STC Biology Instructor Recently, the Mid-Valley Campus Biology and Chemistry clubs participated in the Texas Irrigation Expo at the McAllen Convention Center. Students learned about the Agricultural Water Conservation Initiative. Both groups are certified in water quality testing of the Arroyo Colorado and other regions of the Rio Grande River. Students [...]
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Latinas continue strong start with food drive
December 14, 2011
BY: STC Mid-Valley Campus Latinas Organization Advisor Laura Steinert The STC Mid-Valley Campus Latina Student Organization held a canned food drive for “Share Your Christmas” sponsored by KGBT Channel Four. Several members took the food to Harlingen in a truck from STC supporter Elik Motors. Although the club in new this term, they have participated [...]
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