Father waits his turn to take steps to a better future

October 31, 2011 1 Comment
Guadalupe Rodriguez recently earned his GED certificate with help from STC’s Continuing, Professional and Workforce Education Program.

When he starts talking about his four children, Guadalupe Rodriguez’s face immediately lights up. It is evident that he is very proud of them. “I have two sons and two daughters and three of them have already graduated from college and gone on to good work; one as a teacher and the others as therapists,” he explained. “The youngest is in high school, but she will go to college too. It’s the only way to get a better life and it’s what I have been working for all along.” He says seeing his children go to college was his vision when he immigrated to the United States when he … Read More …

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Radiologic Technology Program extends perfect pass-rate streak to 13 years

October 28, 2011 No Comments
STC’s Radiology Technology Program Class of 2011 graduates successfully passed their national licensure exam in their first attempt for a 100 percent pass rate. From top left, Luis Gamez, Fabian Muñoz, Brandon Garza, Michael Moore, Yesenia Benavides, April Miller, Monica Aguilar, Carlos Vega, Jesus Alvarez, and Julian Flores. From bottom left, David Wise, David Peña, Hector Urbina, Araceli Casarez, Alma Aleman and Lorenzo Hinojosa.

The NBA’s Boston Celtics are one of the most dominant teams in sports history with a record that includes winning eight straight league championships from 1958 to 1966. However, the Celtics’ streak pales in comparison to the 13-year streak enjoyed by South Texas College’s Radiologic Technology Program. For 13 straight years, every program graduate has passed their national licensure exam, equaling 13 years of 100 percent pass rates. STC’s RT Program opened its doors to its first cohort in 1997, and since 1999 the program has maintained a 100 percent pass rate every year, graduating … Read More …

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Human Resources Department leads effort to make Comfort House more comfortable

October 28, 2011 No Comments
HR Donation Pic

Every day human resources professionals deal with important, personal life issues and try to keep employees happy and motivated. Thus it takes a very compassionate and sensitive person to work in HR. With that personality comes the natural instinct to help and serve others, so it’s no wonder that the HR professionals working at South Texas College wanted to reach out a helping hand to make life better for others in their community. “We felt we have so much, especially during this kind of economy, and we wanted to provide a path for our team members, as well as the college community at … Read More …

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Students have fun, help community, learn through bra design competition

October 27, 2011 No Comments
STC students Robert Ruiz and Linda Souder Ruiz pose with their winning design, as well as the many bra designs submitted by their peers.

Students in Dr. Debbie Villalon’s biology classes at South Texas College have once again used their smarts and creativity to come up with designs for the annual Knapp Medical Center Bras Ending Breast Cancer Competition. “As the president of the Mid-Valley American Cancer Society Board, I am continuously amazed by the experiences our students have about knowing someone with cancer or personal survivor stories,” said Villalon. “I had no idea that two of my students experienced the death of two family members recently to breast and bladder cancer until they confided in our class as … Read More …

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New program creates mentor relationships for McAllen fifth graders

October 27, 2011 No Comments
STC Vice President for Academic Affairs Juan Mejia with his student mentees Marcela Uresti, David Tirado, and Jose Prado from McAllen ISD’s Alvarez Elementary.

The McAllen ISD Alvarez Elementary School “Tigers” launched a mentor program for fifth graders in partnership with the South Texas College “Jaguars.” Alvarez Elementary, which is in close proximity to STC’s Pecan Campus in McAllen, serves students from kindergarten up to the fifth grade. Several staff from STC have been assigned to mentor up to three children from the school. Through the program, mentors will regularly dialogue with students about careers, college and questions about higher education. “This partnership is about building a relationship with students and sharing … Read More …

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Club swears in new officers

October 27, 2011 No Comments
Latina Organization

By: Laura Steinert, STC English Instructor History Instructor Laura Gomez swore in the new officers of the STC Latina Student Organization on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2011. The Mid-Valley Campus organization will work to increase self-esteem, promote wellness and encourage a college-going culture for Latina students. Organization president Estela Delgado and first vice president Denisse Carreon are leading the first project, which is an outreach to middle school girls in an effort to make them aware of the advantages of attending STC and to encourage them to work hard for the career they hope to … Read More …

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Comedy Central comedian to perform at STC campuses Nov. 2, 3

October 27, 2011 No Comments
Nate Bargatze Appearance

Born and raised in Old Hickory, Tennessee, Nate Bargatze has been following in his magician father’s footsteps on the long road to entertainment gold. Bargatze made his television debut on the “CMT Comedy Stage” in 2007 and has been a fast-rising star on the national comedian scene ever since. In addition to hosting his own “Comedy Central Presents” special, Bargatze has performed on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” twice. He has also written for Spike TV’s Video Game Awards. When he isn’t winning comedy festivals in New York and Boston, he’s performing for troops in … Read More …

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Free performances by renowned music, dance group Huehuetl Nov. 2, 3

October 26, 2011 No Comments
Pre-Columbian music and dance group Huehuetl to perform at STC campuses Nov. 2 and 3, 2011.

South Texas College’s Center for Mexican American Studies, in partnership with the college’s Student Activities Department and Border Studies Club, invites you to special musical presentations by renowned Mexican group Huehuetl. The first musical presentation takes place Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2011 at STC’s Starr County Campus Amphitheater located at 142 FM 3167 in Rio Grande City. The group will perform again on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 at 1 p.m. at STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Building G Auditorium located at 400 North Border in Weslaco. Admission is free and open to the public. Attendees … Read More …

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