Tommy Lee Biker Run donates $5,000 for NTCC scholarships
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a gift for $5,000. These funds were raised at the annual Tommy Lee Memorial Biker Run and will be used to provide scholarships to Camp County students attending NTCC. Pictured, event organizers Glenda Lee and Elaine Barnwell (center) present the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement (left) and Lori Hunter, NTCC Assistant to the Vice President for Advancement/Scholarship Advisor (right).
Fast track office skills certificate program begins April 2
Limited seats are still available for Northeast Texas Community College's new fast track office skills certificate program that begins April 2. This 21-hour course is designed to help individuals cultivate the skills necessary to seek entry-level work in an office setting. Topics covered will include Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, business etiquette and more.
Naples Walmart supports NTCC Physics project
Mr. John Hardaway (center), Store Manager, Walmart #4338 in Naples, is pictured presenting a $1,250 check to Dr. Jon McCullough (left), Vice President for Advancement, Northeast Texas Community College, and to Dr.
Two Presidential Scholars win essay awards
Northeast Texas Community College Presidential Scholars Isaac Burris and Morgan Capps both received top awards during the recent meeting of the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)† in Corpus Christi.
At a session of the Walter Webb Society on March 7, the collegiate auxiliary of the TSHA, Capps won second†place and $300 for her essay on Ma and Pa Ferguson, a Texas gubernatorial couple during the early 20th century.† Isaac Burris won fourth†place and $75 for his essay on the dynamics of Sam Houston?s friendship with his slave, Jeff Hamilton.
At a session of the Walter Webb Society on March 7, the collegiate auxiliary of the TSHA, Capps won second†place and $300 for her essay on Ma and Pa Ferguson, a Texas gubernatorial couple during the early 20th century.† Isaac Burris won fourth†place and $75 for his essay on the dynamics of Sam Houston?s friendship with his slave, Jeff Hamilton.
American Idol stars to Celebrate Motown at NTCC
Stars from one of America's favorite TV talent shows are coming to Northeast Texas Community College. American Stars In Concert Celebrate Motown will feature four†American Idol†Stars live in concert Thursday, March 26 at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m.
Ron Clinton to perform piano concert
Dr. Ron Clinton, Northeast Texas Community College Executive Vice President for Instruction, will perform a solo piano recital on Sunday, March 22 at†2:30 p.m. at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.†Tickets to the concerts are $10 for adults and $5 for children and NTCC students with a current ID. Proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships for NTCC students.
NTCC receives $6k gift for Work Scholarship Program
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received an anonymous $6,000 donation to sponsor six students in the new NTCC Work Scholarship Program. Nita May (left), NTCC Director of Development, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement, accepted the gift on behalf of the Foundation. Anyone interested in sponsoring a student in the Work Scholarship Program should contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.
NTCC Culinary Arts to host public dinner March 26
The Northeast Texas Community College Culinary Arts Program will host a †public Spring Supper Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. This event will be held at the NTCC Culinary Arts School in historic downtown Pittsburg and is open to the public.
The meal is first-come-first-served and no reservations will be accepted. The cost is $12 per person.
NTCC Foundation Board holds annual meeting
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation Board recently held its annual business meeting. Dr. Jim Archer, a retired NTCC professor, was installed as president by outgoing president, Judy Weiss. Other officers elected included Jane Scharlach, Vice President and Rick Nelson, Secretary.†The NTCC Foundation is a non-profit corporation that was established in 1984.