Bonnie Spencer offers prize for history essays
Beginning this spring, history students at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ will have the opportunity to compete for the first annual Bonnie Spencer Prize. In addition to a grade, students will be able to enter their U.S.
Psi Beta inducts new members
ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ recently inducted new members into Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for students at two-year colleges. Inductees and officers include (from left): Latasha Triplett, President, of Mount Pleasant; Beverly King of Mount Vernon, Nikki Keefer of Pittsburg, Elvia Coronado of Mount Pleasant, Lori Burns of Mount Vernon, Mary Smith of Gilmer, Dustin ?Brett?
Dow Auto Group raises $3,000 for Communities In Schools
Communities in Schools (CIS) of Northeast Texas recently partnered with Dow Auto Group and Chrysler in Pittsburg for the Drive for the Kids fundraiser.β β With the help of the community, Dow Auto Group was able to raise $3,000 to help support Communities in Schools of Northeast Texas.β β CIS would like to thank Dow Auto Group, Chrysler, and all the drivers that helped make this event a huge success.β β Pictured above at the check presentation is front row (from left) Donna Echols, Dana Sills, Laura Lambert, DOW Auto Group of Pittsburg General Manager Robert French, A
Adult education orientations scheduled
The Adult Education Department at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ (ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅) offers free General Education Development (GED) and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at various locations in the area. All students must in enroll in an orientation session before beginning classes. See the new student intake orientation schedule/contact information below:
ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Math, Physics and Engineering builds new paths for students
The engineering program at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ has come a long way in the last four years, with student enrollment growing significantly each semester.
?Our division of math, physics and engineering collaborate with biology, chemistry, and computer science to offer an engineering program that prepares students for successful transfer to a baccalaureate program,? said Dr. Paula Wilhite, Division Chair for Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering.
Eagles down Centenary College 8-2
β β β After dropping three straight, the ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Eagles baseball team is now riding a two game win streak into the weekend series against Hutchinson, KS. β The Eagles dominated Centenary College Wednesday from the first pitch.β β Although the game remained tied through the first three innings, the Eagle bats were hot.β β The Eagles scored four runs in the fourth, with two of the runs coming on an RBI double from Mount Pleasant native, Riley Greenlee.
Upcoming Continuing Education courses
The ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Continuing Education Department offers a variety of training and personal enrichment opportunities for all ages and educational goals. Below is a list of upcoming classes.β
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License To Carry (Handgun), February 27, ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Criminal Justice Center, $68
Feb. 18 Construction Update
As most of us are aware, it has been a hectic week for construction on campus. An incident Tuesday left much of the campus without power for a short time that morning and the Humanities building has been without electricity since then. We appreciate the patience and adaptability of the faculty, staff and students affected.
Here is what you can expect for the time being:
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Ernie Haase and Signature Sound to perform at Whatley
The popular quartet Ernie Haase and Signature Sound will bring their unique brand of Southern Gospel music to the stage of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ Monday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m.β
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BioChem students staying active this spring
The ΊωΒ«ΝήΚΣΖ΅ BioChem Student Organization has been busy this semester! Students served as judges at the Region VIII Educational Service Center Science Fair on February 8. They judged student projects ranging from grades four through 12 β in biology, behavioral science, chemical/physical science and inventions.
