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Faculty Member Natalia Trevino Publishes Book of Poems

Northwest Vista College Professor, Natalia Treviño, will soon see her latest collection of poetry in print with the publication of “VirginX.” Published by Finishing Line Press, an award-winning poetry publisher, the poems in the chapbook all deal with the Virgin Mary and the intersections of her divinity with Earth goddesses: Tonantzin and Coatlicue. The cover

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Wildcat Wows: Congrats to the VA Office

“To All of the personnel in the VA office, I would just like to thank you all for your support in helping me to complete my degree. Although I have three classes remaining this summer, I just wanted to pass along my thanks and appreciation for all of your support. From day one when I

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Employee of the Month for May: Aryn Edwards

Aryn Edwards Vista Central Senior Advisor What her peers say anonymously: Aryn Edwards shows a work ethic that can’t be matched. She is very creative and has displayed that in many of our projects. She has gone the extra mile to make sure that the ideas of staff are brought into fruition. Aryn has been

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United Way of San Antonio Features NVC Staff Senate

Northwest Vista College Staff Senate recently participated in United Way’s Shoebox Project. Staff Senate filled 32 boxes with 12 to 14 different toiletries that will be distributed to people who need it most. Read what United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County put in their recent newsletter.  

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Bringing Quality Matters to NVC

Northwest Vista College Digital Media faculty member Viviane Marioneaux will take on an additional role as a Quality Matters coordinator. In this role, she will be encouraging other faculty to get their online hybrid course nationally certified, and for them to become peer reviewers. Viviane’s course was the first to get certified by Quality Matters

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NVC Receives Well Workplace Award

Northwest Vista College was recently recognized by the Wellness Council of America with a Well Workplace Award. NVC’s Daniel Johnson said the award was given to NVC because: Kinesiology faculty hosts lunch time fitness/spin class and healthy eating classes throughout the year Kinesiology faculty oversee personal training students to help employees The opportunity for employees to

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NVC Math Faculty Participate in Book Presentation

Congratulations to Dr. Claudia Verdin, NVC Mathematics Faculty, who took part in a book presentation at UTSA Downtown Campus on May 4. Dr. Verdin co-authored chapter six in the book titled, “Despertando el Ser: Transforming Latino Teachers’ Identities, Consciousness, and Beliefs.” The chapter is based on research conducted by Dr. Verdin and Dr. Lorena Claeys,

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Employee of the Month Nomination Roundup!!!

The Employee of the Month award recognizes outstanding employees who go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and exemplify the college touchstones. Who is eligible? Full-time & part-time staff Who can nominate? Any Alamo Colleges employee may nominate one or more eligible employees (self-included) How and where? Complete a brief online application here. Nominations are

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Psych Faculty and Students Making Waves

Dr. Don Receives Fellow Status at Annual Psych Meeting More than 25 Northwest Vista psychology students, along with psychology faculty, Anna-Marie Evans, Jen Fox, Cindy Jacox, and Dr. Don Lucas attended the annual meeting of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) from April 12-15 in Houston. Established in 1953, SWPA represents American Psychological Association members living

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April Employee of the Month: Annie Acosta

Angelica Acosta “Annie” Advising Team Support-Advising What her peers say anonymously: Annie works daily to support a large team of advisors by proactively anticipating upcoming events and deadlines and determining what resources are needed. Just as often, she addresses the immediate needs of students that are in person or on the phone, reacting with professionalism

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Denise Tolan Rises to Top of Writing Competition

Congratulations to Northwest Vista’s very own Denise Tolan for being one of 53 winners across the U.S. with her short story “Because Your are Dead.” Braddock Avenue Books guest editor Aimee Bender selected just 53 winning stories out of 101 finalists for its 2018 Best Small Fictions anthology. A Braddock representative said it was an “intensely

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Dr. Baser Outstanding Alumnus

Congratulations to Northwest Vista College President Dr. Ric Baser as he was selected as a recipient of the 2018 Outstanding Alumnus Award from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College Alumni Association and Foundation. The award will be given at Northeastern’s homecoming event on Oct. 13. In homecoming style, Dr. Baser will get to take part in a

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