NTCC's Alpha Mu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosted a successful Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre event on Tuesday, February 22 in the Whatley Center foyer. The three-course dinner, catered by Racks, Daqz, and Axe owned by Rico Willis in Pittsburg, and interactive experience, featuring a wedding that quickly turned sour, was a night to remember. It was the bee's knees!
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to welcome comedian William Lee Martin to its stage on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. He will perform his hilarious Off the Leash Comedy Tour, which has sold out shows across the country.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $10 for students. Seats may be purchased online at www.whatleycenter.com or by calling the box office at 903-434-8181.
Northeast Texas Community College will be closed March 14-18 for spring break. Online registration continues in the myEagle Portal for 2nd 8-week classes, which are scheduled to begin on Monday, March 21. We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing break!
The NTCC Nursing Program sent two faculty members (Amanda Shaw and Chrystal Brown) and 33 nursing students from the LVN and RN programs volunteer at the Heart Health Fair at Titus Regional Medical Center on Saturday, March 5th. NTCC students had the opportunity to help the staff draw blood, take blood pressures, check glucose levels, and make the community feel welcome at the event. The nursing program was fortunate to be invited and get to participate in this wonderful occasion and we look forward to participating again next year.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received $2,500 from the Frank Sexton Lodge #206. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, is pictured receiving the check from Brother Tim Hall, Worshipful Master of Frank Sexton Lodge #206. The money will be added the Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge #60 Endowed Scholarship fund at NTCC. In addition, the donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by a grant program that is designated for at-risk students, which doubles the impact of the gift from the Lodge!
The Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy continues to grow and supply high-demand CDL drivers to the local area. Four new students recently graduated from the program. Pictured (top row from left) is: Bob Wentzell (Instructor), Steven McNutt (Graduate), Bradley Daniels (Graduate), Ed Kerley (Instructor), and Jimmy Smith (Workforce Developer). Pictured (bottom row from left) is: Jorge Castillo (Graduate), and William Lasley (Graduate).
Skylar Fondren, Maiko Estrada, Evan Sears, Raul Leija, and Jordan Chapin
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will host the Mount Pleasant Art Society Annual Membership Show March 11-31 in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The competitive show features artwork from a variety of local artists. A reception will be held Saturday, March 12th from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Whatley Center Foyer. The gallery is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. However, it will be closed March 14th-18th for spring break.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a donation from the Jr. Delphian Club to support the Work4College Program. Jeanne Blevins (right) is pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement. The Jr. Delphian Club gift, along with any others made to the Work4College program, will be matched dollar-for-dollar by two outside foundations. This means double the impact for gifts of all sizes.
