Phi Theta Kappa inducts 44 new members
Northeast Texas Community College recently inducted 44 new students into the Alpha Mu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges.
Ag brings home state honors
The Northeast Texas Community College Agriculture program recently traveled to the Texas Junior college Agriculture Association (TJCAA) conference at Tarleton State University in Stephenville.
Phi Theta Kappa wins big at Texas Regional Conference
By Guy Stilwell
Eagle Copy Editor
Alpha Mu Chi (AMC), NTCC's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), recently attended the Texas Regional Convention. The event honors PTK chapters and even individual members.
During the duration of the convention, AMC managed to win 20 awards and maintained their five-star status as a chapter. This is a chapter
Helen Hampton sponsors Pinkalicious
Helen Hampton (center) sponsored the April 3 performance of the popular children?s musical ?Pinkalicious" at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College. She is pictured with cast members at the VIP Tea Party with Pink held after the show. ?Pinkalicious" marked the end of the Whatley Center?s 2015-2016 season. The lineup for next year?s shows will be announced this summer.
It is time to register for classes!
Registration for the May Intersession and Summer 2016 is now underway at Northeast Texas Community College. Fall registration begins Friday, April 15. Class schedules are available online at†www.ntcc.edu/schedules.
Jessica Velazquez published in TSHS journal
Northeast Texas Community College Presidential Scholar, Jessica Velazquez, was recently published in the 2016 issue of a statewide academic journal.†Touchstone, the annual publication of the Texas State Historical Society, chose Velazquez?s essay†?Farm Life in Transition? as one of the collegiate articles featured this year.
Her essay surveys agriculture in five counties in Texas from 1930 to 1960: Brazoria, Denton, Hidalgo, Lubbock, and Titus.† Even with each county representing a different section of Texas agriculture, Velazquez found some important similarities.
Her essay surveys agriculture in five counties in Texas from 1930 to 1960: Brazoria, Denton, Hidalgo, Lubbock, and Titus.† Even with each county representing a different section of Texas agriculture, Velazquez found some important similarities.
Student Art exhibit planned
The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will hold its annual student art show April 13-27 in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit will feature student work in photography, painting, ceramics, digital artwork, drawing and design. An artist reception will be held Tuesday, April 19 in the Whatley Center foyer at 2 p.m. The exhibit is open to the public Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Please call 903-434-8181 to ensure the gallery is open before visiting.
Construction update April 7
- There is now a walkway connecting the BT/IT buildings and the Whatley Center. However, please continue to use caution in this area as construction on the underground loop continues.
- You can follow the construction progress online at†www.ntcc.edu/construction.
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Plan Ahead! The entire parking lot behind UHS around to the SUB†will be closed May 16 to June 4†as they work to install a new drain system.†
Elizabeth H. Whatley leaves behind lasting legacy at NTCC
Northeast Texas Community College lost a long time friend this week as Mrs. Elizabeth H. Whatley passed away at the age of 89. Services for Mrs. Whatley will be held Saturday, April 9 at 10:30 a.m. in Longview at the mausoleum at Rosewood Park.
?Mrs. Whatley and her husband James loved NTCC. I am so glad that she got to experience the impact she had on our college first hand before she passed away. The Whatleys truly left a legacy that will live on for many†generations to come,? Dr.
?Mrs. Whatley and her husband James loved NTCC. I am so glad that she got to experience the impact she had on our college first hand before she passed away. The Whatleys truly left a legacy that will live on for many†generations to come,? Dr.
NTCC calls for entries in poster contest
The ninth annual McGraw-Hill Poster Contest is set for Friday, April 29 at 9:30 a.m. in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College. This contest recognizes and rewards creative student scholarship in Northeast Texas. Area high school seniors, college and university students are welcome to compete. The first place prize is $400 with an added McGraw-Hill textbook coupon for $150. Second place will receive $300, third place $200 and fourth $100.
