Local civil rights pioneer Bob Sánchez honored by CMAS

November 14, 2012 2 Comments
Civil rights pioneer R.P. "Bob" Sánchez was honored by STC's Center for Mexican American Studies' fifth annual Premio Sol de Aztlán at the Pecan Campus on Nov. 7, 2012.

“All you need is a little courage,” World War II veteran and civil rights leader Bob Sánchez expressed to a room filled with students and community members at the South Texas College Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room in McAllen last on Nov. 7, 2012 as part of the José de la Luz Sáenz Veterans Lecture Series. Sánchez was honored with the fifth annual Premio Sol de Aztlán, an award which recognizes scholars, organizations, and authors who have made significant contributions to the Rio Grande Valley community. “The event was powerful,” said STC Center for Mexican American … Read More …

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Native American author Simon Ortiz gives students, community different perspective

November 13, 2012 No Comments
South Texas College celebrated Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 1 with a lecture by Native American author and poet Simon Ortiz. From left, STC English Instructor Joseph Haske, Simon Ortiz, STC English Instructors Daniel Tyx and Tom Fuschetto, and STC Library Specialist Esther García.

South Texas College celebrated Native American Heritage Month on Nov. 1 with a full house at the Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room that welcomed Native American author and poet Dr. Simon J. Ortiz to the Rio Grande Valley. “The students really seemed to enjoy his words, and I was overwhelmed by the attendance,” expressed STC Librarian Esther Garcia. “This was a very successful partnership with between STC’s Library Services and the college’s English department, and we will continue to work together to bring more diverse speakers that will benefit our students.” Ortiz is a … Read More …

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CMAS to honor civil rights pioneer Bob Sánchez on Nov. 7

October 31, 2012 No Comments
R.P. "Bob" Sánchez will receive the South Texas College’s Center for Mexican American Studies' Premio Sol de Aztlán on Nov. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Pecan Campus.

Civil rights pioneer Bob Sánchez will receive the fifth annual Sol de Aztlán Award on Nov. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the South Texas Colllege Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen, as part of STC’s Center for Mexican American Studies’ José de la Luz Sáenz Veterans Lecture Series. The event is free and open to the public. The Sol de Aztlán Award recognizes local scholars, authors, and organizations who have contributed to the community of the Rio Grande Valley. Sánchez, who grew up in Laredo and has practiced law in the Rio Grande Valley for … Read More …

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Renowned Native American author, poet Simon J. Ortiz visits STC Nov. 1

October 25, 2012 No Comments
Native American author, poet will give a pair of presentations and book signings at the STC Mid-Valley and Pecan Campuses on Nov. 1, 2012.

South Texas College will celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a pair of presentations by guest author Dr. Simon J. Ortiz from Arizona State University on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012. Ortiz will appear at the Mid-Valley Campus Auditorium at 2 p.m., Building G, Room 191, located at 400 North Border in Weslaco, and later in the day at the Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room at 6 p.m., located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. A book signing will follow immediately after each presentation. The events are free and open to the public. “We are honored and fortunate to be able to host a … Read More …

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STC board member Gary Gurwitz receives national trustee leadership award

October 24, 2012 No Comments
Photo by Keith Weller/Association of Community College Trustees © 2012 South Texas College Board of Trustees member Gary Gurwitz received the prestigious Association of Community College Trustees M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award at the annual Community College Leadership Congress Awards Gala on Oct. 12 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. Gurwitz represents District 4 that includes the constituents of North McAllen, Northwest Pharr, Palmhurst, Northeast Mission, and Southwest Edinburg. At the ACCT Leadership Congress Awards Gala from left, ACCT President and CEO J. Noah Brown, STC Board of Trustee and ACCT M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award recipient Gary Gurwitz, and 2011-2012 ACCT Chair and Long Beach City College Trustee Roberto Uranga.

South Texas College Board of Trustees member Gary Gurwitz received the prestigious Association of Community College Trustees M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award at the annual Community College Leadership Congress Awards Gala on Oct. 12 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. The Trustee Leadership Award honors a trustee that has made significant contributions in promoting the community college concept, an endeavor that Gurwitz has led for the past 19 years as a founding STC board member. Earlier this year, Gurwitz was honored with the ACCT’s 2012 Western Regional Trustee … Read More …

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Higher education supporters honored by STC Valley Scholars Program at 7th Annual ‘A Night with the Stars’ fund-raising event

October 24, 2012 No Comments
Three distinguished supporters of higher education were honored by community leaders during the seventh annual South Texas College Valley Scholars Program’s A Night with the Stars on Oct. 4, 2012 at Kalos Events Center in Mission. Back row from left, STC Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs Anahid Petrosian, STC Valley Scholars Jaime Villarreal, Iris Mireles, Mario Cerda, Yesenia Ozuna, Gabriel Lozano, and Elizbeth Diaz, A Night with the Stars Coordinator Jessica Garcia, and STC President Shirley A. Reed. Front row from left, Texas Border Business President Roberto H. Gonzalez, Wells Fargo Area President for South Texas Alma Ortega, and McAllen Chamber of Commerce President Steve Ahlenius.

Three distinguished supporters of higher education were honored by community leaders during the seventh annual South Texas College Valley Scholars Program’s “A Night with the Stars” on Oct. 4, 2012 at Kalos Events Center in Mission. Attendees enjoyed a night of dining and entertainment as the college saluted Wells Fargo, the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, and Texas Border Business. “It’s in the vision and values of Wells Fargo to promote economic growth and improve the quality of life in the communities, and the best ways to do that is to support education,” said Wells Fargo Area … Read More …

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Artist Joe Daun to create Installation Art at STC

October 23, 2012 No Comments
Joseph-Daun

Joe Daun will work with South Texas College students from the college’s Digital Photography and Foto Werks Club to create a work while visiting the Rio Grande Valley from Nov. 12 to 15 at the STC Pecan Campus in McAllen. Daun, who is the head of the Art Department at Texas A&M University-Commerce, will give a lecture on Nov. 15 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at the Pecan Campus Building D Auditorium. A reception will be held for Daun the same day from 6 to 8 p.m. at the STC Pecan Campus Visual Arts and Music Art Gallery in Building B, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. Both events are free … Read More …

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Role models inspire STC Starr County Campus students

October 23, 2012 No Comments
The South Texas College Starr County Campus Psychology Club hosted the second annual Starr County Role Models: Get Inspired! Conference at the STC Starr County Campus Auditorium in Rio Grande City. From left, STC Psychology Instructor and Psychology Club Adviser Alexandro Sarabia, STC Board of Trustees Chair and Starr County Industrial Foundation President Rose Benavidez, Starr Self-Help Center Director Anna Villarreal, City of Roma Mayor Jose Alfredo Guerra Jr., Starr County Judge Eloy Vera, and STC Psychology Instructor and Psychology Club Adviser Eli Sarabia.

By Alexandro Sarabia/Psychology Club Adviser The South Texas College Starr County Campus Psychology Club hosted the second annual Starr County Role Models: Get Inspired! Conference on Sept. 26, 2012 at the STC Starr County Campus Auditorium in Rio Grande City. With the purpose of featuring successful professionals from Starr County to inspire Starr County Campus students and positively impact their educational and career endeavors — as students could relate to them, being Starr County natives – this year’s conference guest panel included STC Board of Trustees Chair and Starr County … Read More …

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