Dear College Family,

I hope everyone has had a refreshing holiday break and is ready to embark on another impactful year at NTCC.

I know we all hoped that this pandemic would be completely in our rear view mirror by now. As we begin this new semester, however, while experiencing another aggressive spike in COVID infections with the Omicron variant, we will need to continue implementing heightened  safety measures on campus to help reduce the risk of Covid spread until this current aggressive wave subsides. I hope that will be soon. 

Northeast Texas Community College celebrated December 2021 commencement on Friday, Dec. 10. The ceremony was held at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. There were 135 graduates who earned a combined 99 degrees and 62 certificates of competency. The event was streamed live on YouTube and Facebook. See links below for graduation portraits, recordings of the ceremonies and the slideshow listing all graduates that was played during the ceremony. 

Michael Martin Murphey will perform his beloved Cowboy Christmas show at The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Monday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. Seats can be purchased online at www.whatleycenter.com or by calling the box office at 903-434-8181. The show, sponsored by Cypress Bank, is included in season ticket packages. 

Registration is currently underway for December Intersession and Spring 2022. Students are encouraged to register early to get their desired time/format for the courses they need. Visit www.ntcc.edu/schedules to see what is being offered!

NTCC was well-represented at a career and college fair held in Gilmer this week. More than 500 seniors from all Upshur County high schools attended. NTCC had booths from Continuing Education, Professional Driving Academy, Work4College, Medical Assistant, Shelby Automotive, Health Sciences and Student Services/Recruiting.

The NTCC Theatre Program is excited to announce our upcoming production of A 1940s Christmas Carol. This play will be at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on December 2, 3, and 4^th. Evening shows are at 7:30 and there is also a matinee on December 4^th at 2:30 pm. The play is about an hour long, family friendly, and a wonderful way to usher in the holiday season.

Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to premiere its new promotional video! Thanks to everyone who participated in the project, especially students Carlos Quiñones and Jayden Nunez who starred in the project. The video was shot and produced by Kyle Shovan Media, LLC. Click here to view the video.

Quilts created by local quilters are on display in the Whatley Center foyer in what is now an annual tradition for the NTCC art department.  For the fifth year, quilters bring their treasured art to share with the community. The exhibit runs from Friday, Nov. 12th through Wednesday, Dec. 1st. A reception is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 17th at 12:30 p.m. in the Whatley Center foyer, and refreshments will be served.  

The NTCC Webb Society, comprised mainly of students of Honors Northeast, presented their seventh trailer of an upcoming film at a fall meeting of the State Walter Prescott Webb Society, 15 October.   The trailer and coming film are entitled, “Pedal to the Metal:  The Life of Carroll Hall Shelby.”  The group is working to premiere this spring, the first feature-length film on the life of the preeminent promoter of the American muscle car, Carroll Hall Shelby.

Next Tuesday, Nov. 16, the NTCC Marketing Department is hosting a photography event in the SUB from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A professional photographer will take still shots that will be used for various advertising campaigns and promotions to help tell the NTCC story.

WE NEED YOU! We are looking for students, faculty and staff to participate. Everyone is welcome! All we ask is that you please consider wearing an NTCC shirt if you have one (not required) and complete our short release form at www.ntcc.edu/photorelease. In addition to agreeing to allow us to use your image, there is also a field where you can provide a short testimonial about how NTCC has impacted your life for the better. You are encouraged to complete the form ahead of time.