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. 

Another great speaker coming to campus on Monday, November 15 – Councilman Jerry Walker. 
Come learn more about the history of the United States' newest national holiday, and one that had its origins in Texas. Also, learn more about how local government works. Maybe inspire YOU to get involved!!

The Northeast Texas Community College Fire Academy is now recruiting for its 20th Academy. The Academy started in 2002 and has trained numerous individuals in fire service. The NTCC Fire Academy prepares trainees for a career as a firefighter. The academy is an authorized training facility for structural firefighting under Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP - FDID #107). Trainees who successfully complete the academy will be eligible for the certification exam given by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection.
 

Alpha Mu Chi, Northeast Texas Community College's Phi Theta Kappa chapter, placed pink ribbons around campus in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month earlier this week. Their goal was to help raise awareness of breast cancer on campus and to support those who have been affected by the disease.

Awareness is important because, according to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime.  When breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms.

This is just a reminder of the Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Rodeo to be held this Friday and Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Priefert Arena on Greenhill Road in Mount Pleasant. I am attaching the poster with the times if you would like to come out and check out the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region Schools compete for a chance to qualify for the College National Finals Rodeo. The MPRA Priefert Arena provides great viewing and photography locations for you to get some great shots of the athletes in action.

The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team hit the road to open up the 2021-2022 season starting with the short road trip to Panola College Rodeo September 24-25, and the long road trip to Uvalde, Texas for the Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo October 1-2.