Frankie and Henrietta King and Dr. Ronald and Carolyn Blum recently gave $1,000 to the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Foundation in memory of Buck and Nella Mae King. The Kings are pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Executive Vice President for Advancement.
Student Services wants to remind everyone about these important dates. Remember, you can always reach out to staff with questions. Here is a link to a contact directory.
Note: Due to COVID-19, the poster contest will be held online. See below for full details.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director
Students interested in participating in the 2020 ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Work4College Program should plan to turn in their completed applications no later than April 15. It is available online at www.work4college.com.
The Work4College Program is a unique experience that allows participants (from high school juniors to adults) to work in meaningful jobs on campus throughout the summer. In addition to getting paid, students also EARN their college in advance by accruing scholarship money in their account.
Pictured, Social Work Club members Tonya Hammonds and Brent Garrett prepare for curbside delivery at the Eagle Pantry on Thursday.
While the majority of the country was sheltering in place this week, volunteers from the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Social Work Club were conducting curb-side delivery Thursday at the Eagle Pantry.
Jacob Lambie, Executive Officer of Alpha Mu Chi, Phi Theta Kappa’s chapter at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý, recently completed his term as a Texas Regional Vice-President, but this was just the beginning of his leadership journey. Lambie has announced his campaign for Phi Theta Kappa Division II International Vice-President. This is the highest position of student leadership within the organization. Lambie’s professional, yet compassionate, demeanor along with his innate passion towards mental health awareness and helping others has allowed hi
The Temple Masonic Lodge #70 in Mount Pleasant recently presented the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Foundation with a check for $25,000. The funds will be used to establish an endowed fund that will continue to provide scholarships for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý students into the future. Half of the scholarships are designated for students in workforce training or the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Work4College program and the other half are for general academic scholarships. Preference will be given to students with a father or grandfather who is/was a Mason at Temple Lodge #70.
By: Dr. Andrew Yox, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Honors Director
Jalyn English was recently named the winner of the 2020 Chitsey Award, granted each year to the student of Honors Northeast who after their first semester, most exceeded expectations. The award comes with a $200 check.
On Wednesday, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý announced it will extend spring break by one week for students due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. While college operations will resume in a limited capacity on Monday, March 23, the campus will remain closed to the public. Plans are in the works to move most courses online for the remainder of the semester.
By: Justin Hargrove, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Assistant Athletic Director
