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.
This year’s graduation brings many success stories of Northwest Vista College students overcoming hardships to achieve their goals. Two stories highlighted – thanks to NVC advisors Kristal Eaker and Valerie Somerville – show what our students can achieve through their own motivation and a little push from NVC faculty and staff. Former Marine Albert “Bert”
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
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,
A new scholarship is being established in memory of Maj. Jason Paxton and his music. He attended NVC from spring 2017 until his death in April. “He was an extremely determined student. He composed part of a string quartet and a sonata for guitar during his short time at NVC,” says Dan Smith, discipline coordinator
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
This is an ongoing series to help inform staff and faculty about Alamo Institutes: There is no better way to learn than through experience and practical application, and students in the Business and Entrepreneurship Institute have been doing just that. Students in accounting, business computer information systems, and economics classes are learning about business from
Representatives of the Northwest Vista College Business Council and Friends of the Arts at NVC (FANs) as well as NVC faculty and staff participated in the consolidated scholarship application judging event held April 13 at the Moody Learning Center at San Antonio College. The number of student applications received by the April 1st Alamo Colleges
Fit-Esta On Saturday, May 5th, NVC will hold Fit-esta, a fitness challenge to raise money for student scholarships. To register for Fit-esta, contact Teri Dimas at tgarza14@alamo.edu or 210-486-4087. To learn more about this event, watch NVC Coordinator of the Personal Fitness Trainer Program Teri Dimas and students Cynthia Montanya and Lesly De Los Santos
For each of the last three years, I have made my request to faculty and staff to participate or volunteer to help with the commencement ceremony. Trust me, it’s not just because I want to give you something extra to do. Honestly, graduation is an opportunity for us to show our support and for us
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
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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