While the majority of the country was sheltering in place this week, volunteers from the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Social Work Club were conducting curb-side delivery Thursday at the Eagle Pantry.
Students interested in participating in the 2020 ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Work4College Program should plan to turn in their completed applications no later than April 15. It is available online at ;
Jacob Lambie, Executive Officer of Alpha Mu Chi, Phi Theta Kappa’s chapter at ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ, recently completed his term as a Texas Regional Vice-President, but this was just the beginning of his leadership journey. Lambie has announced his campaign for Phi Theta Kappa Division II International Vice-President. This is the highest position of student leadership within the organization.
The Temple Masonic Lodge #70 in Mount Pleasant recently presented the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Foundation with a check for $25,000. The funds will be used to establish an endowed fund that will continue to provide scholarships for ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ students into the future. Half of the scholarships are designated for students in workforce training or the ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Work4College program and the other half are for general academic scholarships.
On Wednesday, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ announced it will extend spring break by one week for students due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. While college operations will resume in a limited capacity on Monday, March 23, the campus will remain closed to the public. Plans are in the works to move most courses online for the remainder of the semester.
Out of an abundance of caution regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ has made the decision to postpone the upcoming "Tapestry, The Carole King Songbook with Suzanne O Davis"concertthat was scheduled for Friday, March 27 in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. We will release the new date as soon as possible.
The Student Government Association will be hosting the Spring Jamfest Talent Show on Thursday, April 2, 2020. The Spring Jamfest is open to college students and the general public. Come out to ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ for the 2020 Spring Jamfest to show your support, join the fun, or just for the excitement!
Springfest Week is a great opportunity for students to confirm and celebrate their decision to attend ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ. The week also provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to enjoy conversations that will lead to relationship building outside of the classroom. Please see details below pertaining to Springfest Week.
ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Mu Chi, recently attended the Texas Regional Convention in Abilene and returned with 20 awards. The chapter successfully campaigned for the Texas Region District III President position. This is an unprecedented feat for the chapter and college that will allow an elected representative to take part in leadership training, public speaking opportunities, and travel throughout the state.
