A pow wow is a social gathering held by many different Native American communities. The word is derived from the Narragansett word powwaw, meaning "spiritual leader“. A modern pow wow is a specific type of event for Native American people to meet and dance, sing, socialize, and honor their cultures.
Un pow wow es Read more ›
A report from Herman Garcia, facility director of the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center on the recent Gerald Clay Memorial Basketball Tournament:
The level of commitment and collaboration across departments on campus made the tournament an amazing success. Again, thank you to all who supported our efforts. Jake Lovato and Doug Jones created Read more ›
Student Government Association (SGA) Nomination period for the 2018-19 school year is open now.
Executive Officers / Senators
Make a Difference / Make Your Voice Heard
What: Call for Nominations for (SGA) Executive Officers and Senator Positions for 2018-2019 school year.
When: Beginning April 9, 2018
Why: Gain leadership skills, be Read more ›
April 9, 2018
From: Herman Garcia, FitFacDir, SoFE
To: Basketball Committee
Subject: Letter of Appreciation
It is with great pleasure that I convey my sincere appreciation for your efforts regarding the Gerald Clay memorial basketball tournament.
Comments received from the players, referees, family members and of course the SFCC campus Read more ›
Two Spirit is a Native/American/Indian-First Nation term for people who blend the masculine and the feminine. Used to describe individuals who historically crossed gender boundaries and were accepted (sometimes revered) by Native/First Nation cultures. Source: http://www.pflag-pc.org/glossary-of-lgbtq-terms.html
Espíritu dual es un término nativo americano para la gente que mezcla lo masculino y lo femenino. Utilizado Read more ›
On March 3, a group from Phi Theta Kappa attended the regional spring convention at UNM Valencia. President Colin Maez, secretary Jenna Rivera, and alumni member Judy Towers went with Emeritus Adviser Jane Abbott to the all day meeting. Various awards, workshops, and 2018 regional officer elections were addressed.
The Alpha Kappa Xi Read more ›
Over the last 4 years the Financial Aid Office has been working to reduce a steadily climbing Cohort Default Rate. The rising rate is largely due to the economic downturn in 2008 that lead to increased borrowing, and the shift from a 2 year default cohort calculation to a 3 year default cohort calculation. Our Read more ›
The Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) renovations and upgrades project is progressing with no problems and is ahead of schedule. The site leveling and grading is complete and the plumbing and installation of additional ‘sludge beds’ is under construction.
Installation of new “sludge beds” drying system.
WWTP project work in progress. Read more ›
Male-to-Female (MTF) is a person born or assigned at birth as biologically male, who self-identifies as female and who takes the sex, gender, and identity of a female through dress, mannerisms, behaviors, and may include hormone therapy, and/or surgery. Source: http://www.pflag-pc.org/glossary-of-lgbtq-terms.html
Hombre-a-Mujer (MTF) es una persona nacida, o asignada al nacer, como biológicamente Read more ›
Biracial or Multiracial: An individual who identifies as being a member of two or more racial groups. Source: Language Justice Network
Biracial o Multiracial: Un individuo que se identifica como miembro de dos (o más) grupos raciales. Fuente: Language Justice Network
The word of the week is brought to you by the Center Read more ›
DeafTEC-Austin Community College will be offering a Writing in the Disciplines Workshop (9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with lunch provided) and a Math Workshop (1 to 5 p.m.) Saturday, April 28 in Room 487.
Writing in the Disciplines: A workshop designed to provide STEM faculty at both the secondary and post secondary levels with Read more ›
EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION SURVEY
Every year, SFCC conducts an employee satisfaction survey to find out what is important and how satisfied employees feel in a number of areas. This survey is very important to the college because it tells us where the institution needs to direct our energy and resources. In particular, the results are Read more ›
Construction on the 'dirt room' (Room 327) will begin Monday, March 26. Access to the hallway will be limited during construction. The project is anticipated to be completed in November. Read more about the project and to see pictures of the room pre-construction.
For more information, contact Andrea Mueller, ext. 1873.
As reported Read more ›
The Sopho-MORE workshop series is designed to help students succeed by providing information and advice that they can use on a variety of different levels: educational achievement, career goals, life skills and more.
March 29: Mindfully Managing Stress
April 10: From Diplomas To Resumes
April 25: Transferring 101
Thursday, March 29: Read more ›
Coming Out is a process without a distinct beginning or a distinct ending in which a person gradually becomes aware of, claims, and develops their identity as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Source: comunidades-justas.org
Declararse o Salir del armario es un proceso sin un comienzo o final específico en el que una persona Read more ›
