Newly Weds Foods employees complete training with NTCC
Two recently hired Maintenance Workers at Newly Weds Foods completed a 40-hour class on Motor Control Systems at Northeast Texas Community College's Industrial Technology Training Center.† The training of the two employees, Dale Parks (left) and Tyler Ricks,†was provided as part of a Skills Development Fund grant for the training of Newly Weds Foods' employees in a broad range of classes related to the food processing industry.† Bruce McDaniel, center, NTCC adjunct instructor, provided the training using a combination of direct†an
Honors Northeast accepting applications
The Honors Program of Northeast Texas Community College is accepting applications for the 2016-2017 school year. The deadline to apply is March 1. High School seniors in the top tenth of their class are welcome to apply, as well as NTCC students with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Honors Northeast combines challenging seminars of key core curricular classes, with opportunities for advanced mentoring, student travel, interscholastic competition, publications and community service.
NTCC Eagles lose 9-8 to Weatherford College
Ten hits weren't enough for the Northeast Texas Community College Eagles baseball team as they lost a shootout, 9-8, to Weatherford College on Thursday at NTCC's Bob Baker Stadium.†
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Justin Bundy†racked up two RBIs on two hits for the Eagles.
February Wellness Caught in Action
Congratulations to Rico Willis, the February recipient of NTCC's Wellness Caught in Action honor! He was spotted lifting weights as part of his regular fitness routine. Rico was presented with a gift basket in recognition
of his steps toward a healthy lifestyle.
Who will be caught in action next?
A message from Rico: Living healthy is a part of my lifestyle.
Feb. 15 Construction Update
As you have probably noticed, the underground construction is making its way around campus. Beginning this weekend, crews will move from between Humanities and Math/Science to the plaza toward the Admin/Student Services building. This may impede walking traffic and noise will continue to be a†concern.
Honors Northeast promotes scholars
The Northeast Texas Community College Honors Committee recently promoted Hector Zuniga, an NTCC sophomore from Mount Pleasant, from the title of Honors Scholar to Presidential Scholar. Zuniga won the citation for Academic Excellence in last fall?s Biotex Honors Seminar and has maintained a 4.0 GPA at NTCC.† The Biotex seminar is composed each fall of entering honors students, and Zuniga won the top rank.†Honors Northeast also admitted two additional Honors Scholars - Kassandra† Martinez and Ryan-Rose Mendoza.
Spring Intramural sports schedule
The intramural program at NTCC exists to offer a variety of sports and activities for students, faculty, and staff. Please see the schedule of upcoming intramural opportunities:
Spring Intramural Sports schedule
The intramural program at NTCC exists to offer a variety of sports and activities for students, faculty, and staff. Please see the schedule of upcoming intramural opportunities:
Priefert partners with NTCC for training
Six Priefert Manufacturing managers completed a 30-hour General Industry Outreach Training as part of a Safety Program Management class taken through Northeast Texas Community College. The training was provided at the college's Industrial Technology Training Center through a Skills Development Fund grant provided by the Texas Workforce Commission. Pictured back row (from left) is Dan Schmeling, NTCC; Kason Scroggins, Landon Womack and Don Ray Brown, Priefert Safety Manager. Pictured front row (from left) is Hector De La Cruz, Jeremy Green, Ricky Howard and Dr.
Ag department offers Bringing Back the Homestead workshop
Are you interested in sustainable agriculture, but aren?t sure where to start? The phrase "sustainable agriculture? has grown in popularity as a marketing niche in recent years, but it is really an old-fashioned farming concept that involves utilizing your land to it?s fullest potential. If you want to create a more prosperous farm that could be passed on to your family, or are just looking for the perfect retirement adventure, contact the Northeast Texas Community College Agriculture Department.† The Director of Agriculture, Rene?
