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Get Involved with HalloVista

Do you have a fun activity, demonstration or display that you would like to show off? Consider promoting your program, area, or college service by reserving your table today! DATE: Friday, October 20 TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Lakeside (Alternate Location: DWWC Area) Carnival Midway • Petting Zoo • Escape Room Shark (bull) Ride • 27′ Inflated Slide • Crafts • Yard

September 22, 2023 No Comments

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Changing the Narrative – Mexican American Studies & Democratizing Racial Justice

Guillermo Enrique Eliseo, or William Henry Ellis, worked his entire life to shape his own identity as a Black man born to formerly enslaved parents, in Texas, during the U.S. Civil War. From ranch hand to wealthy Mexican businessman, Ellis’ light skin and Spanish-language fluency allowed him to travel throughout the United States, Mexico, and

September 22, 2023 No Comments

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NVC Students Compete in National Cybersecurity Competition

Northwest Vista College (NVC) students in the Information Security and Assurance program will compete in the National Cyber League (NCL) online challenges October 20-21 and November 3-5. NCL is nationally recognized by the cyber industry as hands-on training to practice and validate skills for use in the workplace. This is the first time NVC will participate in the challenge,

September 22, 2023 No Comments

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September All College Meeting

The September 2023 All College Meeting was hosted by Dr. Bobby Ayala, dean for Academic Success. His departments are: English and INRW, Art, Humanities and Government, Social Sciences, Speech and the Centers for Academic Reading and English. Here are some key dates to remember: NVC & UTSA alum Ana Hernandez to speak to students on

September 11, 2023 No Comments

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Newly Remodeled NVC Library

The newly remodeled Northwest Vista College (NVC) Library now houses exclusive spaces for students who are parents with the Family Study Room and the Vista Veterans Library. These rooms allow for students to study and socialize with other students who have similar experiences, responsibilities, and needs. The latest addition is the Family Study Room, designed

September 10, 2023 No Comments

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NVC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover

September 10, 2023 No Comments

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Students Get Graduate Experience in NVC EcoLab Program

Three Northwest Vista College students completed another semester of undergraduate research at NVC’s Ecolab in Bandera in May. Students were supported by a Community Development grant from Microsoft. With additional trail cameras for wildlife counting and binoculars for migratory bird censuses, Grace Doss, Sheina McManus, and Amanda Martin were able to identify mammals and birds

September 10, 2023 No Comments

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NVC Shares 4DX Journey with Education Service Centers

A group of Education Service Center (ESC-20) representatives from across Texas visited Northwest Vista College on Tuesday, August 1st to learn about NVC’s experience with the 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) process. Hosted by NVC 4DX Lead Dr. Janie Scott and 4DX Coach Felix Salinas Jr. the purpose was to share NVC’s journey and best

August 28, 2023 No Comments

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Convocation – Expanding our Horizon: Creating our Tomorrow

This year’s Northwest Vista College convocation theme of Expanding our Horizon: Creating our Tomorrow was appropriate for this year’s celebration. Enrollment has come back even stronger since the pandemic; most faculty and staff are back on campus, and NVC welcomes a new president, Dr. Amy Bosley. The stronger enrollment means NVC has surpassed San Antonio

August 28, 2023 No Comments

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Beginning Stages of Allied Health Prep Program at WETC

The new Westside Education & Training Center (WETC), for the first time in a long time, will welcome NVC students taking science classes starting this fall. Students will have three biology classes to choose from for the fall, including Biology for nonmajors, Anatomy & Physiology I, and General Biology for Science majors, said Dr. Eric

August 25, 2023 No Comments

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Making Human Rights Reality: NVC is Taking the Lead

The 17th International Human Rights Summit was held in New York at the United Nations building in early July. The theme for the summit was “IMAGINE: EQUALITY. DIGNITY. UNITY — Youth Making it a Reality.” Youth and adult delegates, educators, and advocates for Human Rights attended from all over the world. Dr. Haetham Abdul-Razaq, Northwest

July 26, 2023 No Comments