student activities

Academy set to graduate more than 100 young leaders

March 20, 2012 No Comments

Spring 2012 Starr County Campus Student Leadership Academy participants with campus staff and community speakers.

South Texas College’s Student Leadership Academy kicked off its spring semester recently. The SLA was launched in fall 2005 and the first graduation was held in May 2006 with 17 graduates. Since then, the number of graduates has grown every year. “All students are encouraged to join SLA, but there are pre-registration applications to be filled out,” said Armando Ponce, STC coordinator of student activities. “Students have the opportunity to attend leadership workshops given by influential leaders at no cost. “This is a great tool for students to develop their skills from … Read More …

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

October 27, 2011 No Comments

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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Starr County Campus to hold 9/11 remembrance ceremony

September 2, 2011 No Comments

South Texas College’s Starr County Campus will hold a ceremony in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at 9:45 a.m. in front of the campus’ South Academic Building. STC’s Starr County Campus extends an invitation to the public to attend this free ceremony. Several community organizations and groups will participate including the Rio Grande City Fire and Police departments, Starr County Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Medical Services, Starr County Veterans of Foreign Wars, and other members of the community and campus. Ruben Saenz, STC Starr County … Read More …

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Border Studies Club road trippin

April 13, 2011 No Comments

By: Elizandro Munoz, STC History Instructor and Border Studies Club Advisor The Mid-Valley Campus Border Studies Club went on a field excursion at the end of March 26 to Goliad to witness the 175th anniversary of the Texas Independence Revolution. We took a tour of a Spanish Presidio (fort) La Bahia and saw a large scale re-enactment of some of the battles. We also toured a Spanish Mission, Espiritu Santo, both of which were originally built by the Spanish in the 1700's. The chapel at the presidio we visited is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the country still in operation. … Read More …

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Free event on April 9 promotes fitness, fun for the whole family

March 31, 2011 No Comments

The South Texas College Health and Wellness Center will host its inaugural Family Fitness Day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The fun-filled event will take place on the north side of the college’s Pecan Campus located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public. “We want to promote health and wellness to our community through recreational activities for family members of all ages,” said Armando Ponce, STC coordinator of student activities and intramurals. “We are encouraging our students to bring their families to enjoy the … Read More …

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Mid-Valley Campus, Weslaco High Student Council catch gift giving bug

January 18, 2011 No Comments

Students, staff from STC’s Mid-Valley Campus make donation to Estrella’s House. Standing from left are Kim Brumfield, STC student activities specialist; William Heinrich, president of STC’s Photography Club; Richard Coronado, STC English instructor and Photography Club advisor; Kristy Meyer, marketing coordinator for Estrella’s House; and Robert Garcia, executive director of Estrella’s House. Crouching is

By: Danessa Peterson, STC Student Activities Specialist The Photography Club at South Texas College certainly caught the holiday gift-giving bug early and boy, were they contagious! The gift giving bug was powerful, spreading to the STC Mid-Valley Health and Wellness Center staff and even over to Weslaco High School’s Student Council. All three groups collaborated and donated more than $2,000 in toys to Estrella’s House in Edinburg and a $500 monetary donation to the Aurora House in Weslaco on December 16, 2010. Throughout the spring 2010 and fall semesters, the STC Photography … Read More …

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Looking to get shape this summer? STC has the deal for you!

June 18, 2010 No Comments

Be like Jerry the Jaguar and join STC's Wellness Centers for only $54 this summer!

Are you looking forward to fun in the sun this season? Are you ready to step into your favorite summer clothes, but worried that you might not look your best? There is no need to worry. STC’s Wellness Centers are currently offering a membership for the entire summer at only $54! At that price, you will certainly be the star at the beach or pool. And you might even be able to afford that new swimsuit too. Memberships are available for STC students, faculty and staff and their spouses and children under 14, and are valid for the entire summer. The membership is good for all of the … Read More …

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