Calendar of Events
Career Choices
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
3 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building G-163
Participants will explore potential careers by utilizing the "Career Cruising" computerized assestment. For more information, contact Melissa Martinez, Ed.D. at 447-1213.
Appreciating Our Diverse World Workshop
Thursday, September 18, 2008
3 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Building K 2.900
Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery celebrates Mexican movie art, film
Thursday, September 18, 2008
6 p.m.
Pecan Campus Library
South Texas College’s Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery, in conjunction with the Agrasanchez Film Archive, is proud to present “A Day in the Life: Comic Illustrations and Cinema Prints” by Ernesto Garcia Cabral. The exhibit, which opens Thursday, Sept.18 features a collection of 1950s movie posters and illustrations by famed Mexican caricature artist “Chango” Cabral. The exhibit will remain open through Friday, Oct. 17 at the Pecan Campus Library Art Gallery located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public.
Ernesto Garcia “Chango” Cabral (1890-1968) son, Rogelio Agrasanchez Jr, owner and curator of the Agrasanchez Film Archive and author of various books on Mexican cinema history, will give an art lecture on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Pecan Campus Library, Room F-102. Immediately following, a reception will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Library Art Gallery.
The exhibit will also be at STC’s Mid-Valley Campus Library Art Gallery in Weslaco from Oct. 30 through Dec. 12, 2008 and at the STC’s Starr County Campus Library Art Gallery in Rio Grande City from Feb. 5 through Mar. 6, 2009.
For more information call 872-3488, email libraryart@southtexascollege.edu or visit www.southtexascollege.edu/libraryart.
A Day for Better Health- Info Table
Monday, September 22, 2008
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Building J Lobby
Wild Poetry Reading & Music Festival
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Pecan Campus, Student Lounge
A bit of live music, a bit of open-microphone poetry, a bit of stand-up comedy, a bit of performance art all happens while the audience is surrounded by original art work. Something is here for all the senses: art for the eyes, poetry and music for the ears, incense for the nose, and bass rhythms for the unsettled nerves. For years, this festival has attracted a variety of various local art, eclectic poetry, and talented and original bands. Featuring musical act Ram Danesse. Free admission and all are invited. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
STC's Faculty Art Exhibit Reception
Thursday, September 25, 2008
7 - 9 p.m.
Pecan Campus Art Gallery, Building B
The STC Art Gallery features an exhibit September 8-26, 2008. For gallery hours and appointments call 872-2503. Please visit our website www.southtexasart.com.
WILD Event Play Audition
Friday, September 26, 2008
7 pm- 9 pm
Green Room, Building D
For O. Henry Cow-pokes South Texas, a play performing the evenings of November 15-17. The true story of O. Henry’s residency and stories in South Texas. Historical research, adaptation of O. Henry’s stories, and direction by Tom Fuschetto. MALES: All types, 11-75. FEMALES: All types, 11-75. Also needed: Set help and TECHNICAL HELP. No Acting Experience Necessary - We are looking for everyday people! For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
UTPA Transfer Track Visit
Monday, September 29, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus - Bldg. G
Representatives from the University of Texas – Pan American will be available to provide transfer information to students at the Mid-Valley Campus on September 29, 2008. They will be located at tables on the first floor of Bldg. G from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WILD’s 3-D Haunted House
September 29-30, 2008
7 -11 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Student Lounge, Building H
WILD has been running a haunted house for 10 years, but what’s even more exciting is that this haunted house is in mind-bending 3-D. Special effects, including special paints, special lighting, and special glasses will created a maze in a dimension beyond any sight and sound you know about. This event is NOT for children under the age of eight. All people are invited. $4.00 Admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu
UTPA Transfer Track Visit
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Nursing and Allied Health Campus
Representatives from the University of Texas – Pan American will be available to provide transfer information to students at the Nursing and Allied Health Campus on September 30, 2008.They will be located at tables in the Student Activities Foyer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
UTPA Transfer Track Visit
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pecan Campus - Bldg. J
Representative from the University of Texas – Pan American will be available to provide transfer information to students at the Pecan Campus on October 1, 2008. They will be located at tables on the first floor of Bldg. J from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
STC Technology Campus shows off high-tech offerings
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
5-8 p.m.
Technology Campus
South Texas College's Technology Campus, located at 3700 W. Military Hwy. in McAllen, will host an open house which will include live music, technology demonstrations and facility tours. STC staff will be on hand to help anyone apply for financial aid and review upcoming class registration opportunities. For additional information about STC's Technology Campus open house call 872-6117.
WILD Foreign Film: Nightmare Castle
Thursday, October 2, 2008
7 pm
Pecan Campus Auditorium
WILD (Writers In Literary Discussion) EVENT – Foreign Film: Nightmare Castle ( Italian title: li Amanti d'Oltretomba). Starring Barbara Steele from Fellini’s 81/2, a mad scientist tortures his unfaithful wife and her lover to death only to have them return from the grave for revenge. All people are invited. $1 admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
UTPA Transfer Track Visit
Thursday, October 2, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Starr County Campus - Bldg. E
Representatives from the University of Texas – Pan American will be available to provide transfer information to students at the Starr County Campus on October 2, 2008.They will be located at tables on the first floor of Bldg. E from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Depression: More than the Blues & the Blahs Workshop
Friday, October 3, 2008
10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.
Pecan Campus, Building K 2.900
He Loves Me- She Loves Me Not Workshop
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
11a.m.-12 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Building K 2.900
Setting and Achieving Goals
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
4 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building F-159
Paticipants will explore the role of the parent and the developmental milestones of children as they grow. For more information, contact Melissa Martinez, Ed.D. at 447-1213.
Event highlights Valley culture, history at Mid-Valley Campus
Thursday, October 9, 2008
6 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus
Mid-Valley's Campus Border Studies Club presents a Cultural Festival which includes Native American dancers, storytelling, crafts,artifact displays, a mariachi performance and many more activities. In addition, the club will be selling funnel cakes, churros, popcorn and other food to raise funds for an upcoming visit to the historical Presidio La Bahia to learn about the Texas Revolution. Admission is free and open to the public.
For additional information about the event contact Munoz at 973-7630.
WILD Foreign Film: The Vampire's Night Orgy
Thursday, October 9, 2008
7 pm
Pecan Campus Auditorium
WILD (Writers In Literary Discussion) EVENT – Foreign Film: The Vampire’s Night Orgy (Spanish title: La Orgia Nocturna de los Vampiros 1973). This creepy foreign film features a busload of tourists are stranded in a desolate village, so cannibalistic vampires pounce upon them. Filmed in Spain under the watchful eye of Dictator Francisco Franco. All people are invited. $1 admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu
Parenting: Developmental Milestones
Friday, October 10, 2008
10 a.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building G-174
Participants will explore the role of the parent and the developmental milestones of children as they grow. For more information, contact Melissa Martinez, Ed.D. at 447-1213.
WILD EVENT -- Film: Uncool: The Joe Cool Mysteries -- The Bubble Gum Caper & The Confidence Man & Smokey and the Shoe Bandit
Friday, October 12, 2008 and Friday November 7, 2008
7 p.m.
Pecan Campus Auditorium
See the complete series in one night: three original films of a series featuring detective Joe Cool, who wanders into various troubles in the Rio Grande Valley by local director and writer, STC alumnus, former WILD Vice President, and current Texas A & M University doctoral student Christopher Carmona. All people are invited. $1 Admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
Depression Screening
Monday, October 13, 2008
11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building F, Lobby
Have you been feeling sad, anxious, angry, or on the edge? Participate in the Depression Screening Day and take an anonymous mental health self-assesment. Attendees will be provided with the results of the screening during a confidential individual appointment with a counselor. Educational information on the signs and symptoms of depression and mental health will be available. For more information contact, Melissa Martinez, Ed.D. at 447-1213 or Diana Hernandez at 447-6618.
Stranger Danger Workshop
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
9 a.m.- 10 a.m.
Pecan Campus, Building K 2.900
Wild Foreign Film: Nosferatu
Thursday, October 16, 2008
7 pm
Pecan Campus Auditorium
WILD (Writers In Literary Discussion) EVENT – Foreign Film: Nosferatu. This 1922 silent German horror classic will be accompanied with a live musical performance. In this eerie unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula, Count Orlok, a rodentlike vampire, is the most animalistic screen portrayal of a vampire ever filmed. All people are invited. $1 admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
A Review of 3 Note Taking Styles
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
3 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, F-159
Attendees will gain knowledge of and practice the 3 most commonly used note taking methods: Cornell, Outlining and Mind Mapping. For more information contact Diana Hernandez at 447-6618.
WILD Spooky and Creepy Poetry Reading, Music Festival, and Art Show
Wednesday, October 23, 2008
7-10 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Student Lounge
Another line-up of live expressions – including reanimated ones. Horrorifying hot bands, corpse-like cool poets, monstrous comics, zombie artists, and vampire-like suckers appear in an alternating series of short intervals! Featuring musical acts Dillon Raad, 301 Shotdown, Jessey Ray, and The Broken Poetz. FREE. All people are invited. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
Breast Cancer Awareness- Info Table
Thursday, October 23, 2008
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Building J- Lobby
Family Playtime
Friday, October 24, 2008
10 a.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, G-172
When you hear the word "play", what comes to mind? Attendees will explore the importance of playing as a family.
Retrain Your Inner Critic Workshop
Monday, October 27, 2008
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Pecan Campus, Building K 2.900
Breath Easy- Live Longer- Info Table
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Building J- Lobby
Minorities in Leadership Roles
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
4 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building F-159
A leader is more than being the first, the biggest, or the most popular. Attend this workshop and expose yourself to minority leaders of the past and present. What characteristics and qualities do they have in common and what makes them effective leaders in the community? for more information, contact Diana Hernandez at 447-6618.
WILD EVENT -- Film: Ed Wood’s Bride of the Monster
Thursday, November 6, 2008
7 p.m.
Pecan Campus Auditorium
Horror icon Bela Lugosi in his last screen performance is Dr. Eric Vornoff, who with Lobo (Tor Johnson), a crazed man-beast servant, conducts flesh-burning radiation experiments on humans to create atomic supermen. The police are hot on the tail of the scientist, who kidnaps a nosy female reporter to make her the "bride of the atom." Produced and directed by Ed Wood, Jr.. This film features Ed Woods famous stars: Dolores Fuller (Glen or Glenda?, Jailbait) and Paul Marco (Plan 9 from Outer Space). $1 admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
Diabetes-Are You At Risk? Info Table
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Pecan Campus, Building J- Lobby
Stress Management
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
3 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building G-172
Feeling frazzled, overwhelmed, burned-out and tired? Feeling out of control? You don't have to continue feeling that way. Attend this workshop and learn how to more effectively manage your stress. For more information, contact Melissa Martinez, Ed.D. at 447-1213.
WILD’s Film Contest
Friday, November 14, 2008
7 p.m.
Pecan Campus Auditorium
See original films shown for the first time: dramas, comedies, tragedies, romances, satires, parodies, and experimental cinema. The winners will be decided 50% by a jury of film personalities and 50% from audience-participation ballots. Awards will be provided by South Texas College Book Store/ Barnes & Noble at recognition of the films on December 5th. All people are invited. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
Community Awareness Day
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Multipurpose Room, Building F-154.
Need help and don't know where to go? Find out what services are available from local representatives.
WILD EVENT Play: O. Henry Cow-pokes South Texas
Thursday, November 20 -22, 2008
8 p.m.
Pecan Campus Auditorium
The dramatic representation of the true story of O. Henry’s residency and some of his stories set in South Texas. Historical research, adaptation of O. Henry’s stories, and direction by Tom Fuschetto. All people are invited. $4 admission. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.
Stuffing & Turkey & Pie....Oh My Workshop
Friday, November 21, 2008
10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Pecan Campus, Building K 2.900
World AIDS Day "Stop AIDS, Keep the Promise"
Monday, December 1, 2008
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mid-Valley Campus, Building F Lobby
2008 marks the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. Obtain information on methods of prevention against receiving and transmitting HIV. For more information contact Diana Hernandez at 447-6618 or Melissa Martinez, Ed.D. at 447-1213.
WILD’s Awards
Friday, December 5, 2008
7 p.m.
Pecan Campus Auditorium
The WILD Awards Ceremony . 7:00 PM. Auditorium, Building D, Pecan Campus, South Texas College. The only films shown will be those that won awards as determined on Nov. 14th. Winners of WILD’s Short Story contest will also be awarded at this event. All people are invited. For more information, contact Tom Fuschetto at 872-3487 or tomf@southtexascollege.edu.