Battle of Medina Presentation

Austin writer-historian Dan Arellano will be presenting a 45-minute presentation on “Tejano Roots,” at PALO ALTO COLLEGE, on Friday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. in the Student Center Cafeteria Annex. This presentation is relevant to college students taking history and government courses and it is free and open to the public. Presentation will be conducted in period uniform. Refreshments will be served.

From Dan:

Did you know that over 1000 Tejanos sacrificed their lives for liberty and freedom…yet have been forgotten? It happened here in south Texas, and it was bigger and bloodier than the Alamo, San Jacinto, and Goliad combined. “Tejano Roots,” is the untold story of Tejanos who can finally claim their rightful place in the history of our country. “Tejano Roots,” bring a historic and a renewed sense of pride to our Mexican-American community with a story that belongs to them, their families, their history and their hearts.

On April 6th, 1813, ten years before the arrival of Stephen F. Austin, and after eight months of bloody fighting, the Tejano Community declared themselves to be free and independent of Spanish rule. The Tejano struggle for independence began in San Antonio with the Casas Revolt and it was a continuous affair with the Gutierrez-Magee Expedition of 1812, the four months siege of the Presidio in Goliad, the Battle of Rosillio, the Battle of Alazan, leading up to the “Battle of Medina.”

Memorial Service on TV

The funeral service for slain San Antonio Police Department Detective and former PAC Student Mario Moreno may be viewed on the TV screen located in the PAC Student Center Cafeteria Annex. The Service is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. this morning.

PAC Updates

--Rosa Samelson, Associate Professor of Spanish, is serving on a committee for the Council of Public University Presidents and Chancellors (CPUPC) and Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas (ICUT). The committee investigates Critical Language Programs across the state and the nation, and researches best practices in language education. Samelson participated in a nationwide conference meeting earlier this week.

--John Aken, Interim Lead Instructor of Aviation Technology, met with the U. S. Air Force ROTC director at Medina Valley High School to finalize a private pilot ground school class PAC will offer to ROTC Honor students as part of the dual credit program during the Fall 2008 semester.

--Dr. Glen Tanck, Assistant Professor of Geology, is providing his students with an opportunity to volunteer at the Society of Exploration Geophysicists’ annual meeting currently underway in San Antonio. Each student volunteer will receive a half-day pass to the convention exhibit halls. The exhibits display many facets of geophysics and geology, including high tech computer modeling displays, 3-d modeling, and a vibroseis truck display.

Bereavement Notice

Please join me in extending condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and former instructors of slain San Antonio Police Department Detective Mario Moreno, who was killed in the line of duty, Sept. 21. Detective Moreno, along with his wife Alena, attended Palo Alto College from 1995 to 2000.

Please visit the MySA.com link for information on Memorial Services.

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

National POW/MIA Recognition Day, 2007
Friday, September 21, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America

America has been blessed by the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who have answered the call to defend our country and protect liberty around the world. On National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor a special group of patriots: those who have been prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. We remain forever in their debt, and we renew our commitment to them and to their families never to rest until we have accounted for every missing service member.

To commemorate this day, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag is flown over the White House, the Capitol, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the World War II Memorial, and other locations across our country. This flag is an enduring symbol that reflects our solemn commitment to our courageous service members who have been imprisoned while serving in conflicts around the world and to those who remain missing. America will always remember these heroes, and we underscore our pledge to achieve the fullest possible accounting for every missing member of our Armed Forces.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim Friday, September 21, 2007, as National POW/MIA Recognition Day. I call upon the people of the United States to join me in honoring and remembering all former American prisoners of war and those missing in action who valiantly served our great country. I also call upon Federal, State, and local government officials and private organizations to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twentieth day of September, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Please join me in remembering family members and friends of Palo Alto College’s faculty, staff and students who have been prisoners of war, and those who are still missing in action. We will always remember their valiant service to our Nation.

Semper Fi,
Vincent Bosquez
Captain USMC (Ret.)

The New Phone Books are Here!

The first batch of printed PAC Phone Directories is available in Administration Room 126 (Ginger Carnes' Office). Please go by and pick up enough for every full-time faculty and staff member in your department. Please send a full-time employee to pick them up because she will need a signature.You can call Ginger at X-5266 to see if she's in, or to be sure there are enough phone directories for you.

PAC Happenings

--Margarita Regalado will be coming to PAC to do here Acquisitions Training ACQ-01 on 9/21/07 from 8:30-11:30. This course would be ideal for someone who will be doing banner purchases down the line, or just need refresher training. Online Registration through PALS required.

--An Acquisitions representative will be at each campus/district location to distribute one Office Depot catalog per department on the following dates and times:

CAMPUS DATE TIME LOCATION

PAC 9/21/07 9 – 11 AM President’s Conference Room

If you miss your designated date and time shown above, please feel free to come by the Acquisitions Office, Bldg. A, 201 W. Sheridan any weekday between 8 AM and 5 PM to pick yours up.

--Anthony Westbrook returned to work today and wants to express his deepest gratitude for everyone’s thoughts, prayers and contributions. He was deeply touched by the sentiment. Anthony's house burned last week. Fortunately, no one was injured in the fire, but there is a lot of damage to the home. He has been out trying to take care of details and sift through the damages. Facilities accepted monetary donations from the PAC family to help Anthony rebuild and replace items lost in the fire.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH EVENTS
AT PALO ALTO COLLEGE
THIS WEEK:

TUESDAY
BALLET FOLKLORICO DE MONTERREY
STUDENT CENTER
10 A.M.

THURSDAY
SU VOTO ES SU VOZ
SW VOTER REGISTRATION & EDUCATION PROJECT
STUDENT CENTER
9 A.M.

FRIDAY
C&C ARTISTS
AIRBRUSH DEMONSTRATION
CENTRAL COURTYARD
10 A.M.


OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST:

PREM RAWAT
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
SPECIAL VIDEO PREMIER
WEDNESDAY
STUDENT CENTER
NOON

Nationwide Hispanic Book Selection

ONE BROWN BOOK, ONE NATION
READING PROGRAM


NEWS RELEASE

SAN ANTONIO—In commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, LatinoStories.com has launched a “One Brown Book, One Nation” reading program to highlight Latino literature across the United States.

After extensive review, the inaugural selection is “The Devil’s Highway” by Luis Alberto Urrea. “The Devil’s Highway” is the true story of a group of 26 Mexicans who attempted to illegally cross the U.S.-Mexico border on foot into the desert of southern Arizona and only 12 survived the journey. Published in 2004, The Devil's Highway was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for general nonfiction the following year.

“The ‘One Brown Book’ project arises out of the need to highlight literature by the largest minority group in the U.S.,” said Dr. Jose B. Gonzalez, Professor of English, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and co-founder of LatinoStories.com. “The idea for the project came to me out of a need to make readers of the U.S. aware of the power and beauty of Latino literature.”

The nationwide committee which selected Urrea’s book was composed of Vincent Bosquez, president of the Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio; Marcela Landres, editorial consultant and publisher of Latinidad (NYC); and elena minor, editor of PALABRA A Magazine of Chicano and Latino Literary Art (LA).

According to minor, The Devil’s Highway is an excellent starting point for a discussion of the country’s current immigration issues and their causes. Committee members agree with her assessment.

“The Devil’s Highway is not only a gorgeously written work of art, it is also a powerful commentary on the current debate regarding illegal immigration,” Landres said. “Regardless of your position on the politics, this book will both move you and stun you.”

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. Sept. 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

Concert--Today--11:30 a.m.

CONCERT—STUDENT CENTER
TODAY 11:30 A.M.

http://www.chrisboss.com/audio.cfm

9/11 Memorial Service Tomorrow

PAC TO HOST
9/11 MEMORIAL SERVICE

WHY: The Palo Alto College community wishes to honor the memory of the victims of 9/11, along with all the heroes who have responded to serve our country and protect its freedom. The US Congress designated 11 September as "Patriot Day." State and local governments, as well as citizens, are urged to "observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities.”

WHAT: A Memorial Service of approximately 15 minutes in length will be held outdoors in the PAC Courtyard in the “Free Speech” area located adjacent to the Counseling and Support Services Center.

WHO: Student Government representatives, faculty and staff members of Palo Alto College will be involved in the Memorial Service.

WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 9:11 a.m.

WHERE: Palo Alto College, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd; Free Speech Area in the Central Courtyard adjacent to the Counseling and Support Services Center.

9/11 Memorial Service

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE/TIME

PAC 9/11 MEMORIAL SERVICE
FREE SPEECH AREA
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
9:11 a.m.

PAC Happenings

A highlight of events happening at Palo Alto College:

--Dr. Amie DeLeon is working with Junior Achievement of South Texas, a local non-profit organization, by assisting college students in becoming mentors to school-age students in order to help them understand the free enterprise system, business, and economics.

--PAC’s Community and Corporate Education renewed its training partnership with The San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind (third year in a row!).

--Luis Mercado, Public Information Officer, has been appointed to serve a two-year term on the Citizen's Oversight Committee of the Advanced Transportation District.

--Juan Ortiz, Instructor of Music, was invited to represent the United States at the 14th Annual “El Encuentro del Mariachi” Music Festival currently underway in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Mr. Ortiz is leading a group of mariachi students from area high schools, colleges and universities (including 7 Palo Alto College students) in this International event.

PAC Blood Drive

SAVE A
LIFE:
GIVE BLOOD!

Palo Alto College
Wednesday, Sept. 5
Thursday, Sept. 6
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Student Center

T-shirts, snacks and drinks for donors!

For more information, or to sign-up to save lives, call Dolly Rosas at 921-5220

www.southtexasblood.org