Presidential Scholar, Matthew Chambers, has won the premier $500 Dr. Jerry Wesson Scholarship, for excellence in honors. This honor was established in 2018 by Scott Wesson, a Colorado businessman, on behalf of his father-- long-term «Ƶ Vice President, and booster, Dr. Jerry Wesson.
[caption id="attachment_5784" align="alignleft" width="300"] The cinematic incarnation of the Barbara Smith Conrad Family. Left to Right, Courtney Baldwin as Jerrie Lee Smith, Alexis Porter as Connie Smith, Mary Carter Lloyd as Barbara Conrad, and Tyrese Rhymes as Conrad Smith[/caption]
Submitted by Dr. Andrew Yox
You're Invited! The first week of classes can be a stressful time in the life of a college student. To help alleviate this stress, and to encourage students to meet new people, we have planned social activities during Welcome Back Week. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Student Activities at 903-434-8265.
Wednesday, August 29, 2018 (11:00am-2:00pm)
The «Ƶ Art Department will host its first exhibit of the 2018-2019 school year September 7-26 in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. A collection of drawings and watercolors by Steven Barker will be on display for public viewing during this time. A reception with the artist will be held Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 12:30 p.m. in the Whatley foyer.
In order to better serve students as the new semester approaches, «Ƶ Student Services will offer extended business hours Monday, Aug. 20 through Thursday, Aug 23. They will be open an extra hour, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Students will be able to meet with advisors to register for classes, speak with financial aid representatives, make payments and more.
Jazmin Garcia, a student at «Ƶ, has been named the 2018 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar and will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Garcia is a first-generation college student majoring in biomedical science. She serves as the Vice President of Scholarship for her local Phi Theta Kappa chapter and holds the Chair of Service officer position for her college’s Biochem Club. After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder in high school, she became interested in medical research, which has inspired her to study immunology.
«Ƶ student Mercedes Collins has been named the first Gladys Winkle Memorial Honors/Humanities Scholar. This $2,500 scholarship award goes to a top-ranked honors student who is majoring in a field in the humanities.
Fred Markham, Executive Director of the Texas Pioneer Foundation, recently presented the «Ƶ Foundation with $60,000 to support the «Ƶ Work Scholarship Program. The gift came in two separate checks, one for $50,000 to be used as a matching gift for scholarships, and the other for $10,000 to be used as program support. Markham (left) is pictured with Dr. Jonathan McCullough, «Ƶ Executive Vice President for Advancement. This summer marked the fifth year of the program, which allowed 63 students to work on campus to earn their education.
«Ƶ students Hannah Dickson and Rhylie Anderson received recognition as the top two Texas STAR Scholars at the Phi Theta Kappa Texas Regional Honors Institute held at Dallas Baptist University July 27-29. They were two of 12 recipients from throughout the state of Texas.
The scholarship recognizes students with outstanding academic ability, demonstrated leadership, and involvement within the community. Recipients must be returning to a community college.
Members of Alpha Mu Chi, «Ƶ’s five-star, award-winning chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, attended and participated in the Texas Regional Honors Institute held at Dallas Baptist University July 27-29. A total of 279 members from throughout the Texas region gathered to hear thought-provoking speakers, discuss the ideas heard in small seminar group settings, attend educational forums, develop leadership skills, and network.
