Northwest Vista College held its annual lakeside Halloween event, HalloVISTA, on Friday, Oct. 20 with more visitors than in past years. This year’s event kicked off with a student-choreographed performance by the NVC Repertory Dance Ensemble and included college program exhibitions, vendors, a 27-foot-tall inflatable slide, “shark” bull ride, mobile escape room, carnival games, costume
Contributed by Qiaoying Joy Zhou, PhD Department Chair/Professor NVC Math and Engineering Department On October 19, the Math and Engineering Department held our Mid-Semester Adjunct Faculty evening meeting. The focus of the meeting was to build a strong connection between our adjunct faculty and full-time faculty in the department, with the aim of better serving
This October marks the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the month is dedicated to ensuring everyone has the resources to stay safe and secure online. The public and private sectors continue to come together to secure technology, protect critical infrastructure and bridge the cybersecurity careers gap. According to Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, about 47%
The Employee Giving Appreciation Luncheon was a celebration of employees & community members who have contributed to different NVC funds that help support student scholarships and academic programs. During the luncheon NVC student Michaela Alvarado provided an incredibly moving speech where she shared her gratitude for all NVC employees who have contributed to the employee
Contributed by Dr. Qiaoying (Joy) Zhou NVC’s Math and Engineering Department chair As part of the tradition, a meaningful meeting was held between the Math and Engineering Department and advisors on the other side of the lake on Sept. 29, 2023. The primary objective of this gathering was to foster stronger connections among these key
Through Geography and Environmental Studies at NVC, nine students were awarded just over $15,300 in scholarships for the fall 2023 semester, thanks to a Microsoft Community Development grant. These scholarship recipients have shown commitment and passion for geography and environmental studies. The Microsoft grant underscores the importance of supporting education in these fields. (Press release
According to Family Violence Prevention Service in Bexar County, one in three girls will experience domestic violence by the time they turn 18. That’s compared to one in five nationally. The National Library of Medicine reports that domestic violence affects an estimated 10 million people in the U.S. every year under a variety of abuses,
Some of the fastest growing and highest paying careers are those in the Information Technology (IT) sector, and more specifically, in cloud computing, a field that can lower technology costs and improve delivery, efficiency, privacy, and disaster recovery for companies and organizations. Northwest Vista College (NVC) awards associate degrees and certificates in Network Architecture and Cloud Computing,
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
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
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,
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
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