Employee Highlights

Employee Highlights

NVC Librarian Presents on Zine Activism at UTSA for Women’s History Month

Rose Rodriguez was a guest speaker for UTSA’s Women’s Studies Institute for this year’s Women’s History Month. She presented an interactive talk on the history of feminist zines and discussed how zines can be used to advocate for social change by calling attention to intersections of oppression, injustice, and inequity. Rose began her position as

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Connecting with Students in Ukraine

For the first time, Alamo College’s International Programs, Northwest Vista College and a university in Kyiv, Ukraine partnered to bring a special class to students. NVC’s Dr. Brenya Buchalski taught Crime in America virtually to students in Kyiv and San Antonio. They learned a range of topics. Some of the goals included for students to

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Congrats NVC Step Crew

Congratulations to faculty and staff of Northwest Vista College for the month of February. Alamo Colleges Health and Wellness Program Manager Rachel Schey said “We appreciate you being part of AlamoWell and keeping each other motivated throughout February. This was an exceptional group of employees and you all crushed it!” Here are the awards: The

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In Memoriam: Cherie Burnside

The Northwest Vista College family recently lost a friend and colleague. Cherie Burnside passed away on Feb. 20, 2023. Cherie was a data analyst and a “second mom” in NVC Advising since 2015. Prior to that, she worked with the NVC IR team. Our hearts go out to Cherie’s family at this difficult time. Please

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Let’s Celebrate Dennis Gittinger and His 50+ Years of Service!

Watch your email for the invitation with the date, location, and time of the celebration. In the meantime, we need your photos of Dennis throughout the years and short video messages you’d like to share! Photos –  Send only the best quality images Videos –  Landscape (horizontal) orientation is preferred –  Time: 20 seconds or fewer

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Fun and Creative Ways to Present Math

Northwest Vista College’s Dr. Heidi Hunt, along with elementary education majors, presented math topics in fun creative ways to parents involved in Northside’s Family Engagement. While the pre-k learners were having fun with patterns and volume, their parents learned new ways to approach math topics with their children. The Community Math Project is a Title V grant-funded

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Dr. Reyes Guevara Receives Distinguished Community College Staff Award

Congratulations to Dr. Yolanda Reyes Guevara, who is the recipient of the 2023 Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) Distinguished Community College Staff Award. This award recognizes superior levels of professionalism and accomplishment in the areas of initiative, productivity, critical thinking skills, effectiveness and customer service skills. TACHE is a professional association committed

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NVC Repertory Dance Ensemble Attends Conference

The Northwest Vista College Repertory Dance Ensemble is attending the American College Dance Association (ACDA) conference at Sam Houston State University March 6 – 9. ACDA is a national organization that exists to support and affirm dance in higher education through regional conferences, the adjudication process, and national festivals. The educational mission of the Association is

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NVC Psychology Gets Wildcat Spirit Award

Wildcat Spirit Award  Given by NVC Faculty Brian Stout – Previous Wildcat Spirit Award The people receiving this month’s spirit award had a tremendous impact on my family. My daughter arrived at NVC in 2018  Her first semester, we wanted to put her in a course that would spark a passion within her. We suggested she take Jennifer

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Congrats to Karina Ramirez – Employee of the Month for January

Karina Ramirez Administrative Services Specialist, NVC Humanities Karina through her service has demonstrated respect for all by going beyond expectations to secure results for faculty, staff and students requiring assistance. If she does not have the answer herself, she will seek someone who does. Many students, staff members and faculty’s day have been saved thanks

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NVC Faculty Brian Stout Receives Wildcat Spirit Award

 Wildcat Spirit Award by Qiaoying “Joy” Zhou, PhD  I was honored to receive the Wildcat Spirit Award in November. It is extremely hard to choose one nominee to pass along the award. Over the past 15+ years, I have had the privilege to work with so many extraordinary colleagues and friends at NVC. I am curious

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December Employee of the Month – Paul Hernandez

What his peers say anonymously Paul Hernandez NVC Certified Advisor Vista Central Welcome and Admissions Center Paul embodies students first as he is the first one in the office every day and earlier on event days to ensure that he is prepared to assist students and team members. He also works with each student and

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