Poetry contest winners announced
Friendship, nostalgia, and natural beauty emerged as dominant themes at the Eighth†Annual ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Texas Poetry Contest and Reading, which was recently held in the Whatley Center at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø.
TRMC Auxiliary gives $4,500 for NTCC scholarships
The Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Auxiliary recently presented the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Foundation with $4,500, which will provide six $750 scholarships to benefit students at NTCC majoring in an allied health field. Pictured receiving the annual donation is Nita May (third from left), NTCC Director of Development. Pictured presenting the donation is (from left) on behalf of the TRMC Auxiliary is:†Arnold Ellington, Jeanie Willmon, Virginia Fortenberry, Sue Freeman and Hall Hix..
Morgan Capps named Coca-Cola Leader of Promise
A ²ÝÁñÉçÇø sophomore has been named a 2015 Coca-Cola Leader of Promise by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Vocational Nursing program celebrates graduates
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Health Sciences division recently hosted a pinning ceremony to celebrate students completing coursework in Vocational Nursing. Twelve students completed the program and are now eligible to sit for state boards to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). The class of 2015 is pictured above (standing from left):†Desirae Deloney of Mount Vernon,†Noel Carpenter of Longview,†Lisa McCuller, NTCC Vocational†Nursing Program Coordinator,†Tonia Mata of Mount Pleasant, and Wycliffe Kenani of Pittsburg (originally from Kenya).
New Personal Training Certification offered
²ÝÁñÉçÇø is now accepting applications for a Personal Training Certification program designed by and instructed by Dr. Tom Seabourne, NTCC Professor of Physical Education. Classes begin September 21 and run through October 23.
This 15-hour course is a comprehensive, research-based program†designed to provide students with all of the skills required to become a personal trainer.
Job fair planned for Sept. 22
²ÝÁñÉçÇø (NTCC) will host a job fair on Tuesday, September 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building (SUB) on the main NTCC campus. The event is free to the public. Hiring managers and other representatives from†local and regional employers will be in attendance.†Prospective employees are encouraged to dress professionally and bring plenty of resumes to distribute to potential employers. Booth space is still available for businesses.
Natural Sciences Chair brings international perspective to NTCC
You can tell by her accent that she's not from around here.
Christine Houser, MPhil, MD, and the new Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and professor of biology and psychology, comes to the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø campus from Europe. She most recently worked as a researcher for the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland and as a professor of psychology at Webster University Leiden campus, The Netherlands.
Christine Houser, MPhil, MD, and the new Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences and professor of biology and psychology, comes to the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø campus from Europe. She most recently worked as a researcher for the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland and as a professor of psychology at Webster University Leiden campus, The Netherlands.
New Health Sciences training opportunities
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Health Sciences division will offer several new training opportunities beginning in October. Whether you are a current health professional looking to add additional certifications or continuing education or you are looking to get started in a new career, NTCC has many options to fit your needs. These include fast trainings, flexible schedules, flexible†payment options and financial aid may be available!
Dutch oven cooking workshop offered
The ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Agriculture Department will host a Dutch Oven Cooking Workshop Friday, Sept. 25. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Hoggatt Whatley Ag Pavilion†(located across FM 1735 from the main NTCC campus).
Frankie Avalon to perform at Whatley Center
Summer may be over, but you'll find yourself wanting to plan a trip to the beach after hearing Frankie Avalon in concert at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. The legendary film and music star will perform Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7:30 p.m.â€
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If you can?t remember a time when Frankie Avalon wasn?t a part of your life, you aren?t alone.
