Just before Honors Biology 9 September, students were able to test their skills with a compound prehistoric spear known as an atlatl. Biology Professor Jim Ward, who owned the set and initiated the activity, presided. The idea of the atlatl coincided with the other course in the team-taught honors seminar, Texas history, where the group was studying the use of the atlatl during the archaic period of the regional past, around 5,000 BC. Leveraging the shaft with a launching stick, modern throwers can propel spears beyond 100 yards. However, such distances require a system of delivery similar to systems in biology, where all elements must function to make the whole possible.
ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ will host a job fair on campus September 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Student Union Building. The event is free and is open to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ students, graduates and community members.
The fourteenth annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading at the Whatley Foyer of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, September 3, featured scenes of death and life, country living, the devastations of Covid, and rays of hope—right on Texas State Highway 11! Compared with last year’s rendition on Zoom, this year’s live reading included speakers more willing to optimize the natural nuances of the voice. Long-term poetry judges, Vice President Anna Ingram, and Professors Jim Swann and Mandy Smith helped that process along. For the first time, the judges listened to the student finalists before selecting the winners.
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The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently learned that it was awarded a Texas Emergency Aid Roadmap Grant from the Greater Texas Foundation. The grant, which totals $122,500 over three years, will provide emergency assistance and services to students who are at-risk of dropping out of college. ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ was one of 10 community colleges in Texas chosen to receive the competitive grant.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Professional Truck Driving Academy is celebrating 12 months in operation! During the last year, 50-plus students have trained for their CDL and started on the road to an in-demand career with excellent salary opportunities. New classes start frequently, so visit or call 903-434-8134 to learn more or sign up.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation recently received a gift of $4,000 from the Pittsburg High School Class of 1964. The gift will provide scholarships for welding students at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. Randy Henderson (center) presented the check on behalf of his class. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), Executive Vice President for Advancement, and Nita May (right), Director of Development received the gift.
The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Art Department is currently hosting its first exhibit of the 2021-2022 season in the foyer gallery of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The exhibit features paintings in oil by Mileah Hall and will be on display through September 23.
The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts has saved you a seat! ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is pleased to announce that the Whatley Center is planning a full season of entertainment for 2021-2022. Tickets are now on sale at for all shows.
