Pecan Campus exhibits humanistic mixed media forms

June 21, 2012 No Comments
"Laza," which is currently on display as part of the exhibit.

South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library presents “Intimacy through Form,” a mixed media exhibit featuring works by Jimena Marin. The exhibit is on view now through Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012 on the first floor of the library, which is located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public. “Ms. Marin uses fluid, minimal shapes to communicate ideas and concepts that are emotionally complex,” explains Dawn Haughey, STC Library Art Gallery associate. “The contrast that she creates between form and meaning adds an aspect of playfulness to subjects that … Read More …

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Get a taste of the Orient in October with STC’s Chinese Film Festival

September 28, 2011 No Comments
Chinese Film Festival

Are you fascinated with Chinese culture and love film? If so, or if you just want to try a taste of Oriental film, South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library is sponsoring a Chinese Film Festival throughout the month of October. Every Wednesday night in the month at 6 p.m. a different Chinese movie will be shown in the Ann Richards Administration Building Auditorium located at 3201 West Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public. “Due to its immense size and rapidly growing economy, China is always in the news and this is an opportunity for STC students, faculty … Read More …

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Local author dishes juice on new book at STC Pecan Campus Library

March 31, 2010 No Comments
Author and local attorney Chuy Ramirez will read excerpts from his first novel, “Strawberry Fields,” at STC’s Pecan Campus Library on April 10 at 2 p.m.

There are many traditions and cultural nuances unique to South Texas and it is this tapestry of stories and tales that come together to create a shared and distinctive history. Chuy Ramirez knows a great deal about this rich history and what it’s like to live on the cusp of two cultures. His first novel, “Strawberry Fields,” chronicles the stories of three generations of a Mexican family’s gradual integration into American culture. The San Juan native and attorney will read excerpts from his book at South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room on April 10 at 2 p.m. … Read More …

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Artist celebrates nostalgia of Valley with new exhibit at Pecan Campus Library

January 26, 2010 No Comments
Gabriel Salazar, "Curved Road," oil on canvas.

Gabriel Salazar is a self-taught artist who has been painting for 30 years. A Rio Grande Valley native, his inspiration is his home environment. Now he has an entire collection of Valley-inspired art and is sharing it with the students of South Texas College “Visions of the Rio Grande Valley,” featuring oil on canvas paintings by Salazar will be on exhibit at the college’s Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery from Thursday, Feb. 4 through March 27. An opening reception will take place Thursday, Feb. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the gallery located in Bldg. F at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. … Read More …

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Foreign filmmaker screens first film at Pecan Campus

November 17, 2009 No Comments

By: Carlos Jaramillo, STC Media Club Student Reporter Filmmaker Paola Zaccaria stood before the assembly with much enthusiasm in the Rainbow Room of the STC’s Pecan Campus Library, knowing that this particular audience might embrace her film, “ALTAR: Cruzando Fronteras, Building Bridges,” a little more than usual. Speaking with the passion of any artist describing her work, she discussed the relationship she had with the documentary film’s subject; author, poet, and activist Gloria Anzaldua. She mentioned the issues facing immigrants and Latinos today and Anzaldua’s dedication … Read More …

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Film portrays struggles of Latino veterans

November 17, 2009 No Comments

By: Carlos Jaramillo, STC Media Club Student Reporter In honor of Veterans Day, STC’s Pecan Campus Library held a special film screening of “As Long As I Remember: American Veteranos,” a documentary about three Latino veterans who fought in Vietnam and their experiences upon returning home to the United States. The film’s director and producer, Laura Varela, was present for a question and answer session along with author and Vietnam veteran Michael Rodriguez. Using more than seven years of footage, Varela creates a unique, in-depth portrait of a different kind of Vietnam veteran … Read More …

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Stories of valor to be showcased at STC’s Pecan Campus Library

November 4, 2009 No Comments
Director Laura Varela will present her documentary, “As Long as I Remember: American Veteranos,” on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at STC’s Pecan Campus Library.

More than 80,000 Latinos fought in the Vietnam War, and a staggering 15,000 of them died in battle. Those who survived brought home unique experiences and memories of what it was like to serve in one of the longest battles in U.S. history. On Nov. 10, the stories of three of these servicemen will be told when South Texas College hosts a screening of the film “As Long as I Remember: American Veteranos,” by director Laura Varela. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. at STC’s Pecan Campus Library Rainbow Room, located at 3201 W. Pecan in McAllen. The event, which includes a reception after … Read More …

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Galleries spotlight artistry of local, self-taught octogenarian

July 10, 2009 No Comments
“Montañas Rojas,” (Red Mountains) an oil on canvas painting by Pedro Reynoso.

South Texas College's Pecan, Technology and Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Galleries are proud to present "Dreamlands of Pedro Reynoso" featuring a collection of acrylic and oil on canvas paintings by self-taught artist, Pedro Reynoso.The exhibits were organized by the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and will be on view through Friday, September 4th at the Pecan Campus, and at the Technology and Mid-Valley Campuses through Friday September 11, 2009. Reynoso's large collection of artworks will be displayed simultaneously at STC's Pecan Campus Library located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen, … Read More …

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