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FALL 2021
COLLEGE’S NEW
FACILITIES ARE PUT TO
GOOD USE
A WALK TO
REMEMBER
SPRING
COMMENCEMENT
2021
INVEST IN YOURSELF WITH
LIFELONG LEARNING
San Jacinto College offers a variety of leisure learning
courses to help you expand your horizons and have
fun! You can enjoy our short courses year-round, along
with flexible schedules and easy registration.
FALL 2021
• ARTS AND CRAFTS
• CAKE DECORATING
• FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT
• LATIN DANCING
• PHOTOGRAPHY
• SPORTS & RECREATION
• WELLNESS
For more information and a complete list of courses,
visit sanjac.edu/cpd or call 281-542-2020.
CONTENTS
2 News & notes 3 Spotlight on faculty 4 Prepared, not scared 5 A walk to remember
6 Massage therapy career 7 Event planning 8 College’s new facilities
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Questions about San Jacinto College programs and services described in this
publication should be directed to the Contact Center at 281-998-6150. Comments or
questions about the publication can be directed to the San Jacinto College External News & notes
Relations Department at 281-998-6152.
Executive Editor: Amanda Fenwick, Vice President, Marketing and Public Relations
Contributing Writers: Courtney Morris, Melissa Trevizo, and Andrea Vasquez
3 Hattaway reflects on nearly
Contributing Photographers: Courtney Morris, Melissa Trevizo, and Andrea Vasquez 50 years of teaching at San Jac
Visit San Jacinto College online at sanjac.edu.
Call us at 281-998-6150.
4 Prepared, not scared
Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/SanJacintoCollege Get ahead of whatever Mother
and Twitter and Instagram @SanJacCollege
Nature has in store next
About San Jacinto College
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Surrounded by monuments of history, evolving industries, maritime enterprises of
today, and the space age of tomorrow, San Jacinto College has served the citizens
of East Harris County, Texas, since 1961. San Jacinto College is among the top
A walk to remember
five community colleges in the nation, as designated by the Aspen Institute for Spring commencement 2021
Community College Excellence, and was named an Achieving the Dream Leader
College of Distinction in 2020. The College serves approximately 45,000 credit
and non-credit students annually and offers more than 200 degrees and certificates
across eight major areas of study that put students on a path to transfer to four-year
institutions or enter the workforce. San Jacinto College’s impact on the region totals
6 Veteran rehab center visit
$1.3 billion in added income, which supports 13,044 jobs. The College is fiscally
sound, holding bond ratings of AA and Aa2 by Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s.
prompts massage therapy career
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It’s all in the details
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Fall 2021 SeniorFocus 1
San Jac Athletics gives strong showing at national tournaments
The San Jacinto College baseball and softball Uresti was named to the NJCAA Division I
teams competed in their respective National Midwest Region First Team.
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)
The baseball team ended its 2021 season third
national tournaments after super regional and
at the Alpine Bank Junior College (JUCO) World
regional tournament wins in May.
Series in Grand Junction, Colo.
The softball team completed the 2021 season
San Jac finished the season 51-15 overall,
with a third-place finish at the NJCAA national
including a Region XIV tournament victory.
tournament in Yuma, Ariz.
The team’s JUCO World Series appearance is the
San Jac softball finished the season 43-10 overall 27th in program history.
after winning the Region XIV tournament. The
“I am extremely proud of what this team has
third-place national finish is the highest ever in
accomplished: third place in the nation,” said
school history (five appearances).
Head Coach Tom Arrington. “They were a
“I am extremely proud of our entire team,” team that faced many adversities but remained
said Head Coach Kelly Saenz. “These girls put diligent in the work ethic and support of one
everything they had into this season, facing another. Win or lose, they will always be a
San Jacinto College named some talented teams, to finish as one of the top championship team.”
a top 5 community college three at the national tournament. I appreciate
Infielder Sabin Ceballos was presented the Jay
in the nation their dedication and work ethic throughout
Tolman Outstanding Defensive Player Award
the entire season and applaud them on a job
for the tournament. Ceballos, outfielder Mason
well done.”
Auer, and catcher Chase Adkinson were named
San Jacinto College was named a national Sophomore Audrey Garcia was named to the to the all-tournament team.
top 5 community college as a Finalist with all-tournament team, and sophomore Alexis
Distinction by the Aspen Institute on May 18
at its 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College
Excellence virtual award ceremony.
The Aspen top 10
community colleges
for 2021 are Amarillo
College (Texas), Broward
College (Florida),
Borough of Manhattan
Photo by Eric Castanos
Community College (New
York), Odessa College
(Texas), Pasadena City College (California),
Pierce College (Washington), San Antonio
College (Texas), San Jacinto College (Texas),
San Jac offers 2021 high school grads free tuition
Tallahassee Community College (Florida), and
West Kentucky Community and Technical San Jacinto College has launched a special successfully educate students from chronically
College (Kentucky). Amarillo College was one-time opportunity scholarship program underserved communities.
named the 2021 Rising Star, and San Antonio just for the district’s graduating high school
College was named this year’s Aspen Prize The 21Forward Scholarship was developed in
class of 2021.
winner. response to the challenges COVID-19 caused
High school students who graduated for families in the community. The three-year
Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer thanked in December 2020 or May 2021 from scholarship allows students to attend full or
employees for their contributions and Channelview, Deer Park, Galena Park, LaPorte, part time.
commitment to providing continued support Pasadena, and Sheldon independent school
for student success. Eligibility requirements include graduating
districts are eligible for free tuition for up to
from a high school within the College’s taxing
“This recognition is for our people, and it’s three years at San Jac thanks to the 21Forward
district (listed above) during the 2020-2021
a recognition of our people -- our faculty, Scholarship.
academic year, enrolling in classes for the fall
staff, administrators, Board of Trustees, This opportunity is made possible by a $30 2021 semester, applying for financial aid, and
students, and community,” said Dr. Hellyer. million gift to the College by philanthropist living in the College’s taxing district upon their
“Our community believes in us, and they see and author MacKenzie Scott and her high school graduation. Homeschool, private
the impact we make because of the work of husband, Dan Jewett -- the largest private school, and GED graduates are also eligible.
each of our employees and the commitment gift in the College’s history. Scott and Jewett
throughout the entire organization. I’m so For more information about the 21Forward
donated more than $2.7 billion to 286
proud to be a part of this College and the work Scholarship, visit sanjac.edu/21forward.
organizations throughout the country, which
that’s being done.” includes two- and four-year institutions that
2 SeniorFocus Fall 2021
HATTAWAY REFLECTS ON
NEARLY 50 YEARS OF
TEACHING AT SAN JAC
By Melissa Trevizo
When Dr. Karen Hattaway set foot on mentored me — and to have served as a mentor
San Jacinto College’s Central Campus, many times over the years myself,” she said.
NASA was still prepping to send a man Finding her place at the College, Hattway helped
to the moon. Her career as an English start the first English as a second language (ESL)
courses at San Jac.
professor spans 48 of the College’s
60-year history, making her the most “The College has always been reflective of
the community, and we saw a need for ESL
senior faculty member on staff. classes,” she said. “In the first cohort, we had 28
students from 16 countries with various levels of
Fresh out of the University of Oklahoma (OU) competence.”
with her master’s degree, Hattaway was looking
to start her career. Her husband, David, held a Many of Hattaway’s ESL students were
chemical engineering degree and accepted an international students, with both language and
offer at the Deer Park Shell Refinery. cultural challenges.
“I had never been to Houston before,” she said. “We were teaching them English with cut-out
“I was working for the OU office of advanced photos from Montgomery Ward catalogues and
studies, but I hadn’t found a job in Texas yet. I homemade worksheets we created ourselves,”
heard there was a college in the area, so I called she said. “We also helped them assimilate to a
to ask if they were in need of teachers.” completely foreign environment.”
When Hattaway placed the call, it was Besides her ESL work, Hattaway
commencement day 1969. With most of the staff also helped create an early version
busy preparing, Dr. Thomas Spencer, San Jac’s of the honors program.
first president, answered the phone himself.
“Several of our surrounding school
“Dr. Spencer told me that there was a local districts requested that we offer an
candidate for the job, but I was welcome to honors option for their graduates,”
come the following Monday to interview for the said Hattaway. “We started with
position. After my interview, I thought I’d never English and history, and the
hear from the College again,” she said. program blossomed from there.”
In 1983, Hattway earned her In 2015, Hattaway was
Checking the mailbox one last time before
doctorate from Rice University, selected by the League
leaving Oklahoma, she discovered a letter
thanks to encouragement from for Innovation in the
from San Jac offering her the English professor
colleagues. Community College to author the prestigious
position. In fall 1969, 25-year-old Hattaway
“Cross Papers #18,” an in-depth monograph
began teaching English Composition I to the
“I thought there was no way I would get that has shaped teaching strategies in many of
growing student body.
accepted to the program,” she said. “I didn’t the nation’s community colleges. She has also
“We were gaining about a thousand students a think I would pass the GRE, I didn’t have the directed the Eisenhower and Teacher Quality
semester,” said Hattaway. “As a new teacher with money, and I was too old.” Grants, which brought together Galena Park
40 students in each class, I was overwhelmed and Sheldon ISD teachers to improve student
To her surprise, she passed the GRE exam
but encouraged by great mentors.” learning.
and received an acceptance letter to the
Veteran teachers helped Hattaway navigate Rice program. Soon after, Hattaway won a With nearly 50 years of experience, Hattaway
not only the College’s culture but also Delta Kappa Gamma Society International still loves teaching, even though the technology
relationships with department chairs and other scholarship, which covered the program and generations of students continue to change.
administrators. expenses.
“Teaching is the only profession where what
“Faculty mentors help to create a sense of “There were no more excuses at that point,” she is created never goes out of style or wears out.
community. I’m so grateful to the ones who have said. Education is forever,” she said.
Fall 2021 SeniorFocus 3
PREPARED, NOT SCARED
GET AHEAD OF WHATEVER MOTHER NATURE HAS IN STORE NEXT
By Courtney Morris
If you’ve lived in Houston long “Even if you haven’t accomplished everything on
enough, you may equate emergency the plan, at least you have a roadmap of what to
do,” Shah said.
preparedness with hurricane hustle:
Your plan should include these six steps:
the last-minute to-do list check-off as
the Gulf sends another storm our way. 1. Choose your evacuation spot.
If you need to evacuate (and Shah says you
This February, an Arctic front reminded us should when officials call for an evacuation),
we have more seasons to consider than the where would you go — a family member’s
active tropics June 1 to Nov. 30. Whether the home, statewide shelter, or community center?
disaster comes from Mother Nature, emergency And how would you get there? • Prescriptions
preparedness is always in season.
If you’ll need help getting to a shelter or another • Nonperishable snacks/food
September is National Preparedness Month. Want location or accessing resources in an emergency, • Pet food
to get ahead of the next disaster? San Jacinto call 2-1-1 now to be added to a statewide/local • Water bottles
College Office of Emergency Management Director registry. This registry lets emergency responders • Phone charger
Ali Shah shares tips to help you get started. know who you are, where you live, and what
5. Consider your mental health.
help you need in an emergency.
Adopt the mindset Have a good support system — know whom
Shah has navigated many disasters during his 22 2. Don’t forget Spot and Fluffy. you can call if you feel overwhelmed. Besides
years in public safety. Lesson learned: It’s always If you have pets, plan where you’ll take them. family or friends, you can call 1-800-273-8255
best to have a plan — the earlier, the better. Share details about any pets if you register with (National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) or text
2-1-1. You may not be able to go to your nearest “HOME” to 741741 (National Crisis Text Line).
“The [preparedness] mindset doesn’t have to
shelter, but pets are allowed in certain shelters.
happen right when a hurricane is coming or 6. Communicate your plan.
You can evacuate — and take your pets with you!
when it’s starting to get cold,” he said. Make this a family activity. Bring everyone
3. Extend your prescriptions. together to plan so each person has ownership.
Preparedness begins with asking yourself:
1. How will I learn about emergencies? Talk to your doctor about getting an extra Share what steps you’ve taken and where you
supply of your medications. Have more on hand want to evacuate. Problem-solve together.
2. What are my specific needs?
than you need in case pharmacies close because
Will you watch TV or listen to the radio? Do you of extended power outages. Go the extra mile
receive text message alerts? You can also buy a Life circumstances are always changing, so
4. Assemble a “go kit.”
NOAA emergency radio that broadcasts public review your plan often and update. Also,
alerts. “Gather the things you need to sustain you consider learning skills like CPR and first aid.
from where you are to where you’re getting
Not tech-savvy or tuned in to media? Ask a evacuated,” Shah said. Finally, Shah recommends visiting these
trusted neighbor, friend, or family member websites:
who gets alerts to call you immediately in an At minimum, put these items in a backpack or
small storage tub: • Ready.gov: General emergency resources
emergency.
• Readyharris.org: Resources for residents in
Also, do you have specific medical needs, and • 1-2 changes of clothes
and around Harris County
can you take care of yourself if you stay at home? • Printed contact information for your doctor, • 211texas.org: State and local emergency
family, and friends resources (call the free 2-1-1 hotline to
“It’s a deeper, more thoughtful discussion for
seniors,” Shah said. • Printed copies of your driver’s license, Social be added to a registry if you need special
Security card, and other identification sealed resources/evacuation help during disasters)
Preparedness means you know how to take care in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag
of yourself before a disaster happens. Even if If you feel overwhelmed about starting, tackle
you can’t do everything on your own, you know If you’re checking in at a shelter, you’ll need one step today — then another tomorrow. The
how to direct family, friends, or emergency identifying information. Shah recommends important thing is to start.
responders to help you. keeping the copies stored securely on a “When you start a plan and your plan matures,
smartphone. But if you prefer carrying printed you deal with disaster the way you deal with any
Develop the plan copies, keep them on you to avoid identity theft. other hurdle in life,” Shah said. “Knowing you
Once you know how you’ll learn about have an answer to the problems you might face
Finally, slap a sticky note on the kit for last-
emergencies and what your needs are, it’s time during a stressful time can keep a disaster from
minute items to add:
to create the plan. becoming your disaster.”
4 SeniorFocus Fall 2021
A WALK TO
REMEMBER
SPRING COMMENCEMENT
2021
Masks up or down for photos, San Jacinto College
graduates were all smiles to return to celebrating in
person May 15 at NRG Stadium.
Both graduating classes of 2020 joined spring 2021
graduates. Between the two spring commencement
ceremonies, 1,671 people walked across the stage —
the College’s largest turnout ever.
Graduates’ ages spanned from 16 to 75, proving you’re
never too young or too old to achieve a dream!
Photos by Courtney Morris
Fall 2021 SeniorFocus 5
VETERAN REHAB CENTER
VISIT PROMPTS
MASSAGE THERAPY CAREER
By Courtney Morris
Carlene Ashworth hadn’t counted on a “The first month I was there, I did
new career. In fact, it would have been more business and made more
money than I had working the last
easier for the longtime accountant to three months for someone else,” she
stick with what she knew. said.
But if Ashworth is anything, it’s determined. Her persistence paid off. Two years
When she met veterans recovering from burns, later, she took over the building
limb trauma, and amputations at the Center for lease, becoming owner of Pasadena’s
the Intrepid, she felt a tug to help. Therapeutic Massage and Spa. Now
four other therapists rent space from
Many of these veterans received massage therapy her.
to help relieve their pain and post-traumatic
stress disorder. It got Ashworth thinking: Could “We’re a group that works together
she help others in a hands-on way too? well,” she said.
It’s a question she can answer with a resounding Case in point: When COVID-19
yes 10 years later. Not only is she helping shuttered businesses in March 2020, need to pick up continuing education credits.
others feel their best through massage, but she the therapists gave the facility a makeover. Until She also chairs the massage therapy program’s
encourages the next generation of therapists. they could reopen, they dedicated themselves advisory committee, updating instructors on
to the three R’s — ripping up old carpet, industry trends and advising on curriculum.
‘Best program around’ refinishing floors, and repainting. In fall 2020, the program relocated to the new
After her yearlong stint as American Legion South Campus Cosmetology Center, which
Auxiliary national president, Ashworth quit A massage for the therapist
features state-of-the-art equipment throughout.
accounting and enrolled in San Jacinto College’s Ashworth enjoys helping longtime clients
massage therapy program in 2012. maintain health and new ones experience pain “The new facility will … give students a better
relief for the first time. She encourages her outlook on what massage therapy is all about,”
San Jac was her natural choice. She had she said.
experienced great instructors at the College in clients to pursue a maintenance program of at
the ‘80s, and the two-semester program offered least monthly massages. Ashworth also gets massages at San Jac, helping
a more well-rounded curriculum than other “It lowers your blood pressure, helps relax you,” current students clock their internship hours.
massage programs she found, with classes in she said. “There are so many benefits people “I’ve had some really good massages there,” she
business ethics, kinesiology, and pathology. don’t understand or know about until they said. “I felt they really were going to make good
As an older student, she appreciated both the experience it themselves.” massage therapists.”
intense curriculum and instructor support. Ashworth has also learned to take her own advice She not only gives students feedback on their
“Everyone that’s involved in the massage therapy when it comes to self-care. Already a widow, techniques but also recommends potential
program is very dedicated toward helping she faced another challenge when her oldest son careers, like sports massage.
[students] succeed,” she said. “They give a lot of suffered a stroke.
The other side of health care
time working with individuals.” Since her son can no longer live alone, she
serves as his caregiver before, between, and Although she has scaled back on her hours,
Ms. Independent after work shifts. Self-care, including getting Ashworth can’t think of anything better than
Starting out, Ashworth worked three months massages herself, is as important for her as it is being an independent therapist.
for an established massage practice. Then she for her clients. It doesn’t matter whose muscles she is kneading
found a massage business with a room for rent, — from the seasoned veteran to the stressed-
“I have to stay active not only for my business
and she switched to working as an independent out mom or the sore jogger. She keeps a flexible
but to take care of my son,” she said.
therapist — eager for more hands-on hours. schedule while having a hand in others’ health,
She launched a grand opening special, mailing
Altruistic alumna minus the lengthy medical degree.
invitations and letters to everyone she knew. She Since San Jac gave her a solid start in massage “It’s a great field if you’re not pursuing medical
also worked morning to night to answer calls therapy, Ashworth refers prospective students — to be a part of the ‘good health’ world,” she
and take walk-ins. to the program and even current therapists who said.
6 SeniorFocus Fall 2021
PLANNING AN EVENT?
IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS
By Courtney Morris
“It doesn’t matter even have a budget for that? Is anyone ask that of the venue. Some want people
the size of the going to want to pay the ticket price? to wear masks and spread tables a certain
number of feet apart.
event, planning is Q How about coordinate?
essential.” Q What makes event planning fun for you?
A Once you create the idea, you have to
find the venue, entertainment, food. A There’s nothing more fun than seeing
Jeffrey Reich-Hale Sometimes the venue itself might not do an event pulled off successfully. It’s even
should know. The the food. Then you want to coordinate kind of exciting to fix a flub. It’s knowing
Houston-based the invitations — printing them or it’s a job well done that you did — that
independent consultant creating an online invite. Get everything everyone had a good time.
has 25 years of Jeffrey Reich-Hale in writing with every vendor you’re using.
experience in the If they don’t want to do an agreement or Q Last thoughts?
hospitality industry. From arranging five-person contract, drop them. Otherwise, you’ll A Being organized is extremely important.
corporate meetings to coordinating quinceañeras, be scrambling if they drop you at the last You can’t do an event haphazardly.
weddings, trade shows, hotel grand openings, minute because they got a better offer.
and everything in between, Reich-Hale knows his
stuff. Q Finally, control — what does that
look like?
Now he brings his experience to the table
serving on the Continuing and Professional A The control comes down to one person
Development Lifelong Learning Education and controlling every detail that is happening,
Camp Advisory Committee. He helps develop reviewing everything and how it’s going
leisure and credit learning opportunities at San to flow. If you want to enjoy the event
Jacinto College for the community. yourself, you might have someone else
making sure all the details you’ve worked
Reich-Hale shares how he has pulled off on are under control. That person has the
successful events and you can too: capability of getting it back on track if
something goes wrong.
Q What’s your best advice for someone just
getting into event planning? If it’s a large event, have them involved
right at the onset of booking that event.
A I learned a lot from great mentors and If it’s a small event without a big budget,
teachers, so the mistakes were few and far
have a planning committee to help pull off
between. I like to pay attention to details.
the day of. One’s assigned this task, and
Ask questions. I was never that person another is assigned that task.
who was afraid to ask in the beginning. The Three C’s for a
The right teacher or boss will not mind. Q What personality traits does an event
planner need? Successful Event
Q You say it takes three C’s to plan a Planning a classmate reunion, family
successful event. What does create A You can’t be a wallflower — you have to be
outgoing, know when to be “on.” You have celebration, or some other event, large or
involve? small? Get tips to pull it off with Jeffrey
to step up when an emergency happens
A What’s the event? Everybody has a theme, and know what to do. If this goes wrong, Reich-Hale’s free workshop:
even with a corporate event. But make sure what would I do? Think through the “what When: Monday, Sept. 27, 12-1 p.m.
the theme is manageable. Run your idea by if ” scenarios ahead of time.
other people in your organization or group Where: Community Center, C1.108,
to know you’ll have their support. A casino Q What challenges does COVID-19 present Central Campus, 8060 Spencer Hwy.,
for event planning right now? Pasadena, Texas 77505
night and the Roaring Twenties are two
different things completely. A Here it’s a different story than in New York Contact: 281-476-1893 or
and other states. It’s more open in Texas. community.engagement@sjcd.edu*
Make sure you have access to everything
I’ve been to events already, and there are
you’ll need to pull it off. You might want *Although this event is free, seating is limited.
no restrictions, other than staff at the
to have several theme ideas because one Register early to reserve your seat!
venue wearing masks. You might want to
theme might not be cost-effective. Do we
Fall 2021 SeniorFocus 7
COLLEGE’S NEW FACILITIES
ARE PUT TO GOOD USE
By Andrea Vasquez
Construction on San Jacinto College’s “Our new Welcome Center and CPET are just
NORTH
new campus facilities is reaching two of the major improvements to the Central CAMPUS
Campus that help students and their families
completion. Funded by the College’s achieve their dreams,” Van A. Wigginton,
2015 bond referendum of $450 million, Central Campus provost, said. “Our new CPET
additions and renovations to the Central, facility highlights the key role petrochemical
industries play in the economic prosperity of
North, South, and Maritime Campuses
our community.”
have been in progress since 2019.
Besides these new facilities, the 60,000-square-
At the Central Campus, the $60 million foot Frels classroom building has seen $4.2
LyondellBasell Center for Petrochemical, million in upgrades, including more classroom
Energy, & Technology (CPET) is the largest and lab space and a new dining area to support
petrochemical training facility in the Gulf Coast three Pasadena ISD early college high school
region. Built for and designed by industry, the programs. Renovations are also underway at the
McCollum Building, repurposing the space for SOUTH
151,000-square-foot instructional complex CAMPUS
features a multifunctional glass pilot lab and updated classrooms and offices.
an exterior 8,000-square-foot glycol distillation At the North Campus, construction ended last
unit for process operations training. CPET also year on the new Cosmetology and Culinary
features 35 custom interior labs, 20 interactive Center. The $22.3 million, 57,000-square-
classrooms, and three computer labs. It houses foot facility gives students industry-standard
the air conditioning technology, electrical training.
technology, electronics, engineering design
The culinary wing features a bakery, kitchens The South Campus Cosmetology Center
graphics (drafting), environmental health and
with food prep stations, walk-in refrigerators began welcoming students in spring 2021.
safety technology, instrumentation/analyzer
and freezers, and a bistro dining area open to The $15.8 million, 39,300-square-foot facility
technology, nondestructive testing, pipefitting/
the public and able to host catered events. The boasts student lounges, a full-service salon,
fabricator, process technology, and welding
cosmetology wing includes a full-service salon and updated labs and classrooms to enhance
programs.
and spa, where clients can get massages, facials, workforce training for future cosmetologists.
The campus’ Welcome Center has also seen its haircuts, color treatments, manicures, and
share of students. The $16.6 million, 43,000- “Our Engineering and Technology Center
pedicures.
square-foot facility serves as a one-stop shop combines cutting-edge instructional tools and
for admissions, enrollment services, veteran “The Cosmetology and Culinary Center is beautiful, innovative learning spaces,” Dr. Aaron
services, financial aid, tutoring, testing centers, a fantastic resource and experience for our Knight, South Campus provost, said. “Likewise,
education planning, counseling, and the campus students with its state-of-the-art design, modern the Cosmetology Center is a state-of-the-art
business office. labs, and new technology,” Dr. Alexander education and training facility. Both help the
Okwonna, North Campus provost, said. “I want College continue to provide our community
CENTRAL to thank our community for supporting us and with excellence in workforce training and
CAMPUS approving the bond to serve our students better.” academic transfer.”
At the South Campus, the $27.7 million, The South Campus Building S23 is being
74,000-square-foot Engineering and converted into a new central plant. Other
Technology Center features a MakerSpace with campus upgrades and renovations include
a 3D print shop, metal shop, and a woodshop removing legacy structures in the courtyard,
where students can build their designs. New replacing drinking water pipes, and removing
computer labs with industry-standard software overhead powerlines.
serve the academic and technical programs
The Maritime Campus also received upgrades
offered in the building. The facility houses the
for its training needs — now offering a new fire
engineering technology, biomedical equipment
trainer and fire house and new lifeboat davits.
repair technology, engineering design graphics,
electronics, and computer information For more information about bond construction
technology programs. projects, visit sanjac.edu/bond.
8 SeniorFocus Fall 2021FALL 2021
SAN JAC HAPPENINGS
All times and event schedules listed are subject to change. For more information, visit sanjac.edu.
Labor Day: College closed CPD: Medicare 101
Sept. Sept. Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
All campuses and online
6 30 Register at community.engagement@sjcd.edu
or call 281-476-1893
Take 2 classes begin
Sept.
All campuses and online
7 Hispanic Heritage Month: ¡Cantamos!
Oct.
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
6 Site: South Campus Atrium/Courtyard, S11
CPD: Conversational Spanish
Sept.
Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
15 Register at community.engagement@sjcd.edu
or call 281-476-1893 Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon:
Oct.
Tech panel
14 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Site: South Campus Student Center, S11.250
Hispanic Heritage Month: Salsa y Salsa
Sept.
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
15 Site: South Campus Atrium/Courtyard, S11
Campus-based and Foundation scholarship
Oct.
application closes for spring 2022
30 Site: Online
Hispanic Heritage Month:
Sept.
Film: Stand and Deliver
20 Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Site: South Campus Academic Wing, S7.152 Nov. Thanksgiving Break: College closed
All campuses and online
24-26
CPD: Special Event Planning:
Sept.
The 3 C’s for a Successful Event
27 Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Register at community.engagement@sjcd.edu
or call 281-476-1893
Hispanic Heritage Month:
Sept.
Al Ritmo de la Musica
28 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Site: South Campus Fine Arts Theater, S15
CPD: How Businesses Use Credit - Business
Sept.
Series with BBVA
29 Time: 12 - 1 p.m.
Register at community.engagement@sjcd.edu
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