Student Life

Students mix it up at inaugural SGA Club Mixer

February 25, 2013 No Comments

Student members and potential members of STC's SGA and other clubs and organizations during the first SGA Club Mixer held on Feb. 13, 2013 at the Pecan Campus in McAllen.

Over 50 students and advisers representing a variety of student clubs and organizations attended the first South Texas College Student Government Association’s Club Mixer held on Feb. 13, 2013 at the Pecan Campus in McAllen. SGA and STC’s Student Life Department gave student clubs and advisers an opportunity to be heard and got valuable feedback on how to improve and increase student involvement, the quality of the clubs and organizations, and find out the challenges that they have faced during the past year. “We’re happy that the mixer was a success. We had the opportunity to … Read More …

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STC president, SGA featured at Texas Tribune Festival in Austin

October 23, 2012 No Comments

South Texas College President Shirley A. Reed, members of the college’s Student Life Department and Student Government Association attended the second annual Texas Tribune Festival at Austion from Sept. 21-23. Back row from left, STC Starr County Campus SGA Vice President Daniel Cantu, STC Student Activities Specialist Kim Brumfield, STC President Shirley A. Reed, STC Student Activities Specialist Elizabeth Lopez, STC Mid-Valley Campus SGA Vice President Osmara Santana, STC Mid-Valley Campus SGA President Denisse Carreon. Front row from left, former STC Starr County Campus SGA Vice President Jesse Alvarez, STC Pecan Campus SGA Vice President J.D. Prater, STC Student Activities Specialist Manuel Cadena, and STC Pecan Campus SGA President Joe Lopez.

South Texas College was well-represented at the Second Annual Texas Tribune Festival, held from Sept. 21-23 at Austin, where STC President Shirley A. Reed participated on a panel discussion and the college’s Student Government Association had the opportunity to meet and chat with several state and federal elected officials, public policy professionals, activists, advocates, and academic leaders. The festival brings together the state’s most prominent thinkers, politicians and public servants for a weekend of debate, discussion and dialogue on the subjects that matter most to … Read More …

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STC to hold Hispanic Heritage Month Operation Healthy Heroes Relay Race on Oct. 13

October 1, 2012 No Comments

South Texas College’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration will begin to wrap up the month-long celebration with the Operation Healthy Heroes Team Relay Race on Oct. 13 at the college’s Pecan Campus, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. The event is open to the public. “This is a great community event for health and fitness that’s part of STC’s Hispanic Heritage Month,” said STC First Year Experience Student Life Coordinator and race event co-organizer José Peña. “Something as simple as walking or jogging has a lot of health benefits, and it’s an event that the whole … Read More …

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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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Spanish Club helps needy families have a better turkey day

November 30, 2011 3 Comments

Spanish Club students pose with a family they assisted with their Thanksgiving meal donation.

By: STC Spanish Club On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, STC’s Pecan Campus Spanish Club enthusiastically got a head start on holiday giving by helping 30 less-fortunate families north of Penitas have a happier Thanksgiving. All members were determined to put a smile on the faces and some food on the tables of some local families that might not have otherwise had a Thanksgiving dinner. The students raised funds through a candy sale, proceeds from participation in the Fall Carnival and the annual Food Festival donations. To supplement the funds, students held a small canned food drive among … Read More …

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Enjoy STC’s free Winter Wonderland Art Walk on Dec. 1

November 18, 2011 No Comments

Chestnuts won’t be roasting on an open fire, but free food, music and art displays are a great way to kick off the holiday season with South Texas College’s second annual Winter Wonderland Art Walk on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event takes place at the college’s Pecan Campus Courtyard located at 3201 West Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public. The STC Winter Wonderland Art Walk is a self-guided tour of art displays and demonstrations in cooking and ceramics, as well as live musical performances. Guests can start their tour at any … Read More …

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Mid-Valley club works to empower young girls to achieve

November 11, 2011 No Comments

STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Latina Club participating in a female empowerment event at Weslaco High School.

STC’s Mid-Valley campus Latina Club was invited to participate in "Metamorphosis: Female Student Empowerment Week” at Weslaco High School from Nov. 7 to 11, 2011. The purpose of the week-long celebration was to empower 200 female students to break cultural barriers, actively pursue an education/career and to live stronger lives. During their two hour presentation, club members and their advisors Laura Gomez and Diana Lucio each spoke about overcoming barriers and believing in themselves. They encouraged the young women to consider STC as a place to expand their knowledge of themselves … 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 …