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
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
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
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
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