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NVC Drama Sweeps Local Awards Gala

Congratulations to the NVC Drama department. At the annual Alamo Theatre Arts Council Awards presentation on Oct. 15 at the Empire Theatre in downtown San Antonio, NVC Drama’s production of “Grease” took home nine awards for Excellence in: Production (Mellissa Marlowe) Direction (Tim Hedgepeth) Set Design (Todd Deaver) Sound Design (Todd Deaver) Costume Design (Michelle

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NVC Participates in Citywide STEM Event

This past weekend on Saturday, Nov. 4, Northwest Vista College hosted The CORE4 STEM Family Day – an event held simultaneously at six college campuses throughout San Antonio. The eighth annual event is in collaboration with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. This was the first year NVC participated in the event that also included

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Employee Development Day Provides Plenty of Fun

This year’s Employee Development Day on Oct. 27, provided employees with a variety of activities to get to know one another, develop their skills, and learn to continue the work of NVC’s No. 1 status. The opening session was jam packed with talent acts, videos and an overview of NVC Touchstones. Even Northwest Vista College

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Special Visitors Come to NVC’s Water Resource Science Program

Northwest Vista College’s Water Resource Science program is getting some international attention. Last Friday, a group from a Central Asian country met with Dr. Howard Marquise of the NVC Workforce program to learn how students are taught about preserving and maintaining water – a vital resource that’s often in low supply for drinking purposes in

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HalloVISTA Brings Community to NVC

More than 1,000 people attended the 3rd annual HalloVISTA festival, an event intended to make the college accessible to families through Halloween activities for children, teenagers and their parents. At the event, many NVC departments and programs did educational outreach to promote the unique culture of the college. HalloVISTA included an outdoor movie of “The Nightmare

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Fourth Annual Walk of Fame

Northwest Vista College Workforce Education & Training partnered with the Fitness Event Planning & Promotion class to put on the 4th Annual Breast Cancer “Walk of Fame” on Tuesday, Oct. 10.  The “Walk of Fame” is a tribute to students, former-students, alumni, faculty/staff families, and the community members’ families who are survivors, fighting breast cancer, or who

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Area Employers Talk About Careers and Hiring

“Every employer is looking for a good fit. An interview is really a two-way street,” says Steve Johnson, owner of College Nannies, Sitters and Tutors. He adds, “just because you didn’t get the job doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you.” Kenny Vallespin, human resources partner for The Bank of San Antonio recommends asking the

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A Scary Oct. 13 Bragging Breakfast

The October Bragging Breakfast was hosted by NVC College Services with Vice Presidents Erin Sherman and Amy Whitworth leading the way. Erin talked about some of the services her area provides such as contract management, accreditation oversight, budgeting and campus safety. The new NVC coordinator of Risk Management Garvin Dansby introduced himself to the college;

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Honoring Women: An Art Exhibit & Beverly Evans Scholarship Contest

Since April, the Northwest Vista College Library has been home to a stunning art exhibit showcasing different pieces of art that encapsulate the iron-clad spirit of women throughout history. On Sept. 28, the art that lined the upper walls of the library near the cafe, received full attention for the Honoring Women: Art Exhibit and

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Giving Campaign Heating Up: Dr. Baser May Have to Wear NLC Green

The competition is heating up! Northwest College has to put the pedal to the metal because it’s NO LONGER in the lead to win the district-wide giving campaign. Instead of NVC President Dr. Baser wearing our beloved purple, he may have to wear NLC green. Here are the latest participation numbers: NVC – 45% participation

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What Licensed Concealed Carry Means at NVC

Licensed concealed carry is now a part of the vocabulary at Northwest Vista College. Just this semester, a Texas law that allows licensed gun holders to conceal carry their weapons in public places, went into affect for community colleges throughout the state. An Alamo Colleges District panel discussed some of the ends and outs of

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Bragging Breakfast: Leopard-Print Suits and Employee Awards

The first Bragging Breakfast of the semester started with Northwest Vista College President Dr. Baser sharing a new challenge he is taking on for the Employee Giving Campaign. He said he “mysteriously” received a leopard-print suit, complete with a tie, jacket and pants. Dr. Baser said every time NVC passes a milestone percentage of employees

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