Instructor’s life journey pioneered a new path in nursing for men

August 31, 2009 No Comments
STC faculty member Al Watkins is proud of his legacy in nursing – helping pioneer the way for men to join the profession.

“Just a moment of your time” is the title of the poem Al Watkins wrote for nurses and now he asks for a moment of your time to share his personal experience in becoming a nurse. After his 1961 high school graduation, Al set his mind on attending Bible College and Seminary. Unfortunately, his family’s financial status kept him from carrying out his plans. He had to pursue a different, more affordable career, but was unsure where he would end up. He found his answer in the February issue of Reader’s Digest that year. His mother, who was a faithful reader of the magazine, came … Read More …

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Launch exciting careers in plumbing or electrician’s assistant at career expo

August 27, 2009 No Comments
Learn what is takes to become a successful electrician’s assistant at STC Career Expo on Sept. 16.

Looking for careers that are always in demand? Become an electrician’s assistant or plumber’s assistant. And you can start on the path to these two thriving careers at South Texas College. STC’s Electrician and Plumbing Program will host a Plumbing and Electrician Career Expo on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium of the college’s Technology Campus located at 3700 W. Military Hwy. in McAllen. Attendees can meet with instructors to learn about the skills required to launch into an exciting new career in either field. Presentations and panel … Read More …

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Pecan Campus Library exhibits environment-inspired art

August 26, 2009 No Comments
From the Series “After 2002” by Sara Waters.

The Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery is proud to present “Parallels of Concept: Interpreter and Translator” featuring artworks by Sara Waters and Suzanne Paquette. The exhibit opens Thursday, Sept. 10 and will be on view through October 23, 2009. On Thursday, Sept. 24 art talks will be held at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in STC’s Pecan Campus Building D Auditorium. A reception will take place that evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in STC’s Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery, Bldg. F. located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public. Waters is a professor of art … Read More …

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Mid-Valley Campus Library celebrates banned books with art exhibit

August 26, 2009 No Comments
Book from the exhibition “Sealed For Your Own Protection” by STC Instructor Phyllis Evans.

The Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery is proud to present “Sealed for Your Own Protection,” an installation exhibit celebrating banned books by STC Instructor Phyllis Evans. The exhibit opens Wednesday, Sept. 9 and will be on view through October 31, 2009. On Wednesday, Sept. 30 an art talk will be held at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception in STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Library, Bldg. E. located at 400 N. Border in Weslaco. Admission is free and open to the public. Evans is an art instructor and chair of STC’s Visual Art and Music Department. She earned her Master of Art in Drawing … Read More …

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Jerry the Jaguar, Bucky the Bronc unite colleges to benefit Valley students

August 25, 2009 No Comments
UTPA’s Bucky the Bronc, STC President Shirley A. Reed, Interim UTPA President Charles A. Sorber, and STC’s Jerry the Jaguar. celebrate another milestone in helping ease student transfers.

South Texas College’s Jerry the Jaguar and The University of Texas-Pan American’s Bucky the Bronc were on hand to help college administrators celebrate the completion of another phase of their Start Here, Finish There Student Transfer Success Action Plan on Aug. 25, 2009. STC and UTPA representatives signed 11 agreements to ease transfer for students from STC to UTPA. The agreements span a variety of subject areas including anthropology, biology, communications, education, kinesiology, language and cultural studies, mathematics, Mexican American studies, history, philosophy, political … Read More …

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New degree at South Texas College helps students design their own futures in graphics

August 25, 2009 No Comments
STC student Oralia Delgado, who is pursuing a degree in graphic arts, is excited about the opportunity to gain the skills she needs to secure a career as a graphic designer.

In today’s 24/7 global culture, graphic artists have the fortunate opportunity to combine pictures, drawings and words to create a visual feast telling the stories of our lives. From helping a company reach its investors, to showcasing the newest lipstick in a drug store, to helping recruit volunteers to spur a social movement, graphic designers make our visual world possible. And South Texas College’s new Associate of Arts in Graphic Arts can help students prepare for an exciting future with unlimited possibilities. Graphic design is the process of combining text and graphics to create … Read More …

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Upward Bound equals success bound for Starr County students

August 24, 2009 No Comments
Starr County Upward Bound Program participants at the Texas Association of Student Special Services Programs Student Leadership Conference held at Texas State University in July 2009.

By: Delicia Ramirez, Coordinator of the Upward Bound Program for South Texas College   Upward Bound students from Roma and Rio Grande City high schools took part in many activities throughout the school year and the summer, guaranteeing that they are bound for success in the future. Participants attended classes for 20 Saturdays at South Texas College’s Starr County Campus. During the academic year participants received supplemental instruction in science, math, composition and literature to assist them in successfully completing their school requirements. Tutoring was also … Read More …

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Former student shows off professional prowess with Art Gallery exhibit

August 24, 2009 No Comments
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South Texas College’s Art Gallery presents “Exiles,” an art exhibition by former STC student Izel Vargas. The exhibit goes on display Aug. 31 and runs through Sep. 17, 2009. A reception for the artist will be held Sept. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the STC Art Gallery. Vargas is a mixed media artist from Alamo, Texas. He earned his Masters of Fine Arts degree from The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and his Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from The University of Texas-Pan American. Having been raised along the U.S.-Mexico border, Vargas’ work investigates issues related to … Read More …

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