Students take $29 Food Stamp Challenge
This semester, †students in Sarah Rainey's†ethics, †philosophy, †state and federal government courses are engaging in the NTCC $29 Food Stamp Challenge to raise awareness regarding poverty, altruism, and policy.
Working in groups, students design a meal plan that meets at least 75% of nutritional guidelines through the USDA Super Tracker.
Follow their challenges and triumphs as they compete ag
Carroll Shelby Foundation gives $25,000 for NTCC scholarships
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $25,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. The donation will provide scholarships for students in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at NTCC. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (second from right), NTCC Vice President for Advancement, accepted the gift.
Psi Beta inducts new members
Northeast Texas Community College recently inducted new members into Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for students at two-year colleges. From left are current officers (second row), Trinity Dewveall (reporter), Hector Zuniga (vice-president), Latasha Triplett (president) and newly elected members, Keely Baker of Mount Pleasant, Teresa Miller of Pittsburg and Amanda Ross of Bogata. Other new members pictured (front row) are Cassandra Banda of Mount Pleasant, Stacie Orr of Pittsburg, Kassity Connor of Daingerfield, and Mary Smith of Gilmer.
Angelica Fuentes presents research to ETHA
Presidential Scholar Angelica Fuentes recently set another precedent for Northeast Texas Community College. She is the first student in the college?s history to appear on the program of a professional historical association.
Artist reception scheduled for Oct. 20
The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will host an artist reception Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees will have the†opportunity†to view†Refined by Fire, a display of pottery by Karen Lowrey of Longview. The artist will meet†with guests, discuss her work and take questions. The exhibit will be on display through Oct.
Mary Smith wins Walter B. Cooper Memorial Scholarship
Mary Smith, a sophomore at Northeast Texas Community College, was recently awarded her sixth scholarship of the school year. Smith, of Gilmer, was presented the Walter B. Cooper Memorial Scholarship at the Phi Theta Kappa Texas Leadership Conference October 11 at Texas A&M University College Station. In order to receive this award, students must have an outstanding academic record and exhibit characteristics of a well-rounded member of Phi Theta Kappa and the community at large. Dr.
Cartwright Community Center board gives to scholarship
The Cartwright Community Center Board recently contributed $1,000 to the Ralph Whatley Agriculture Scholarship at Northeast Texas Community College. Pictured making the donation are Doug and Kathy Richey (left) and Kim and Steve Raley. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), NTCC Vice President for Advancement, received the gift on behalf of the NTCC Foundation. The community center was recently sold and funds from the sale were distributed to several local organizations.
GED orientations scheduled
The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will offer free General Education Development (GED) classes at various locations beginning this month. All students must in enroll in an orientation session before beginning classes. See the orientation schedule/contact†information below:
Mt. Pleasant Orientation †? Daytime
Community Resource Center, Room 126
105 N. Riddle
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Oct. 26 and 28, Nov.
Community Resource Center, Room 126
105 N. Riddle
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455
Oct. 26 and 28, Nov.
Perrymans sponsor scholarship reception
Richard and Margaret Perryman recently presented a $3,000 check to Nita May (right), Director of Development, Northeast Texas Community College.† The funds will be used to underwrite the NTCC Foundation Annual Scholarship Reception.† The reception is held on the NTCC campus each fall and allows scholarship recipients to meet the donors who made their award possible. In addition to helping NTCC with scholarships themselves, the Perrymans have been underwriting the Scholarship Reception for more than 10 years.
Theatre Northeast presents Almost, Maine
A stellar cast headlines the Theatre Northeast current production, the charming romantic comedy,†Almost, Maine,†by John Cariani, which runs October 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 and October 25 at 2:05 in the ?On Stage Theatre? of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Northeast Texas Community College.
Described in the†New York Times†as ?? a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts.?††?A charmer?Unexpected magic lingers in the air like someone?s breath on a cold winter?s night.
Described in the†New York Times†as ?? a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts.?††?A charmer?Unexpected magic lingers in the air like someone?s breath on a cold winter?s night.
