Boston travel study trip planned
† † † Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is planning a travel-study course to Boston. The trip will take place next year from May 25-29. This opportunity is available to students who wish to receive college credit, as well as community members who would just like to participate in a fun, cultural experience.
† † † An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 107 in the Humanities building.
NTCC holds campus wide food drive
The Office of Student Activities,†Student Government Association†and Students In Free Enterprise†is sponsoring a campus wide food drive November†5-December 13, 2012.
NTCC to host Veteran's Day event
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will host a Veterans Day ceremony on Monday, Nov. 12 on the plaza of the main campus. This will include a public event from 11 a.m. to noon. Veterans and their families are invited to stay after from noon to one for a special appreciation luncheon. For more information about this event, please contact Daisy Bates, NTCC Veterans Coordinator, at 903-434-8264. Please RSVP if you plan to attend the luncheon.
Culinary arts to host buffet nights
The Northeast Texas Community College Culinary Arts Program will host three special Buffet Nights during the month of November. These will be held †at the NTCC Culinary Institute in historic downtown Pittsburg and are open to the public.
Dinners will be held†from 6-8 p.m.†on November 8, 15 and 29. Seating is restaurant-style and to-go orders will be available as quantities allow. The cost is $10 per person.
Annual NTCC College Night set for November 28
The Annual College Night, sponsored by Northeast Texas Community College, is†set for Wednesday, Nov. 28 in the Student Union Building (SUB) at NTCC.
Colleges and universities will have representatives on hand from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to provide admissions and financial aid information to high school†students and their parents. All students from ninth to twelfth grade and NTCC students are invited to attend.
In addition having the chance to speak with NTCC advisors, students can meet recruiters from many major universities.
Are you ready to start Living From The Ground Up?
By: Rene? McCracken,
Director of Agriculture
Northeast Texas Community College
Mike Craig Ford donates truck to NTCC Shelby Automotive Program
Mike Craig Ford in Gilmer recently donated the 2012 Ford F-250 4x4 pictured above to the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Department at Northeast Texas Community College. This is the second truck that the dealership has donated to the program.
Northeast Police Academy to hold day, evening programs
Pictured: A former police academy cadet practices firearm skills in the indoor firing range at NTCC.†
The Northeast Police Academy at Northeast Texas Community College will offer both day and evening academy options beginning in early 2013. Both programs will be held in the state-of-the-art criminal justice facility on the main NTCC campus.
The 17-week daytime fast-track academy will begin on January 14. Courses meet from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Northeast Police Academy at Northeast Texas Community College will offer both day and evening academy options beginning in early 2013. Both programs will be held in the state-of-the-art criminal justice facility on the main NTCC campus.
The 17-week daytime fast-track academy will begin on January 14. Courses meet from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Psi Beta inducts 11 new members
Northeast Texas Community College recently inducted 11 new members into Psi Beta, the national honor society in psychology for students at two-year colleges.
Inductees pictured above from left are: Susan Saunders of Pittsburg; Molly Corres of New Boston; Florence Parker of Big Sandy; Jennifer Hargrave of Daingerfield; Dawn Cunningham of Pittsburg; Cody McEntire of Omaha; Bree Ann McAdams of Pittsburg; Brandy Schelsteder of Pittsburg; Victoria Watts of Big Sandy and April Dodson of Gilmer.
Inductees pictured above from left are: Susan Saunders of Pittsburg; Molly Corres of New Boston; Florence Parker of Big Sandy; Jennifer Hargrave of Daingerfield; Dawn Cunningham of Pittsburg; Cody McEntire of Omaha; Bree Ann McAdams of Pittsburg; Brandy Schelsteder of Pittsburg; Victoria Watts of Big Sandy and April Dodson of Gilmer.
Six graduate from Fire Academy
Six students recently completed the fire†academy at Northeast Texas Community College. They were honored during a†graduation ceremony held in the Student Union Building. The†graduates and instructors are pictured back row (from left):†Captain Brad Eubanks; Jarod Crawford of Jefferson; Aaron Johnson of Talco; Andrew Thrasher of Powderly; Captain Danny Beard; and Chief Larry McRae.
