Winners announced for annual Northeast Texas poetry & image contest

Pictured: 2023 Student Winners of the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest, First through Fourth, Michelle Calderon, Maddy Smith, Morgan Thrapp, and Odalys Adame. Photo courtesy of Mandy Smith and the Eagle.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Odes to the Majestic and Natural:  An Upbeat Objectivism Returns to the Northeast Texas Poetry Reading

Marty Stuart kicks off Whatley Center season on Oct. 5th

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº will kick off its 2023-2024 performance season with a special event concert by country music legend on Thursday, Oct. 5th at 7:30 p.m.

Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives band will take the stage to perform your favorite classics as well as music from his latest album that was released earlier this year.

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Shelby program to host dyno day and open house Oct. 14th

The Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº will host their annual Dyno Day and Open House on Saturday, Oct. 14th. The event will be held at the Shelby Automotive building on the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Participants who would like to test the performance of their vehicle can get a 15-minute dyno pull for $35. The facilities will also be open for touring, including the new EV building that was recently completed. There will also be memorbilia sales and food. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Shelby Automotive Student Club. 

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Elliott Auto Group donates truck to Shelby Automotive Program

Elliott Auto Group in Mount Pleasant recently donated a customized Ford F-150 truck to the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº. Pictured at the gift presentation is (from left): Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Executive Vice President for Advancement and Elliott representatives Tommy Shumate, Brandon Milam, Shelton West and Ashley Willson. To learn more about the Shelby Auto Tech Program, visit .

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Security Officer

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  • Responsible for the Safety and Security of the College Community.  Will provide armed law enforcement to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº real property as set forth by the Board of Directors.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

 

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received, including all the following: 

  • Cover letter of interest (please address your qualifications, skills and knowledge, as well as a secondary area of qualification, if applicable.)
  • Resume 
  • At least one letter of recommendation (this should come from a different reference than is listed on your applicaton)
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PTA students participate in wheelchair mobility activities

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Physical Therapist Assistant program has started a new academic year with 16 new students. Students recently participated in wheelchair mobility activities including maneuvering wheelchairs on level and unlevel surfaces, in elevators, and on curbs and ramps. Students also learned to measure patients for custom wheelchairs and determine appropriate fit of wheelchairs. The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Physical Therapist Assistant Program here at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº is the shortest in the state at 17 months.

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Sign up for Intermediate ASL, Conversational Spanish

You may have seen some buzz on social media lately about the Continuing Education Department's American Sign Language (ASL) and Conversational Spanish classes being held in Mount Pleasant. ASL is being taught at Jo's Downtown on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Conversational Spanish is at Super Bueno on Monday and Wednesday. Those who feel comfortable at the intermediate level can still join in on either series! Click below for quick, easy registration. 

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