Save the Date--April 7

Free Income Tax Assistance for those who qualify

PAC Internship Fair--TODAY--Wed., Jan 27

For more information, please contact Rosie Castro at (210) 486-3124

PAC Internship Fair

Internship Fair
Wednesday, Jan. 27
9 a.m. to Noon
Student Center Annex

List of Companies attending:

U.S. Census (jobs)
AACOG
Jenrox Financial Solutions
Primerica Financial Services
ArtPace
San Antonio Children’s Museum
Vista Care
Hospice Compassus
Border Media
KWEX
Signature Photography
Adult Probation Service
FACT (Family Assistance Crisis Team)
Bexar County Detention Ministries
St Peter/St Joseph’s Home
Habitat for Humanity
Calliope Talent
MADD
Urban Connections
Boy Scouts of America
SNAP
CPS Energey
AVANCE
Epilepsy Foundation
PAC Logistics Management Program
National Park Services, Pro Ranger Program

Microsoft Office 2007 Injunction

Dear Faculty/Staff:

Currently, we are not filling orders for Office 2007 Work at Home media due to the court ordered injunction that requires Microsoft to remove the customizable XML functionality from Word 2007.

Please NOTE: This ruling does not affect existing customer deployments of Word 2007 or Office 2007 for licenses that were purchased prior to January 11, 2010. Most likely, Microsoft will begin shipping Work at Home media the week of February 8th. Please be aware that there will be backorders for this media. As such, individual shipments may be delayed for several weeks after the new media becomes available.

Another email will be sent once Microsoft begins order fulfillment. We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

Regards,
Kenny Patterson
Client Services Manager
Alamo Colleges District ITS

Go Red for Women Campaign

Palo Alto College is proud to support the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign to fight against the No. 1 killer of women and all Americans – Heart Disease.

Join the fight by participating in National Wear Red Day 2010!

We are encouraging everyone to raise awareness by WEARING RED to school and work on Friday, February 5, 2010.

Your show of support advances the American Heart Association’s vital outreach and education efforts.

PAC Staff Council Scholarships

Have you been a PAC Full-time Employee for a year or longer?

Were you enrolled at an educational institution in the Fall of 2009?

Then apply for one of two $250 Fall 2009 PAC Staff Council Scholarships!!

Guidelines and Application are available at

http://www.alamo.edu/pac/htm/FacultyStaff/resources/staff_council/scholarship.htm

Application Deadline is: February 24, 2010

Saturday Service

Did anyone take advantage of Student Services available at Palo Alto College Saturday morning. If so, how did it go? What can we do to make it better?

ACCD Procedure Update

To all Alamo Colleges employees:


See the attached Procedure Update for information on revisions to these online procedures:


Procedure D.2.1.1 – Equal Employment Opportunity

Procedure D.2.4.3 – Conflict of Interest: Assignments and Outside Employment

Procedure D.5.1.1 – Employee Compensation and Exempt/Non-Exempt Status


If you have questions about the content of policies/procedures, contact the department named at the top of the policy/procedure. If you need assistance navigating the online policy website, contact the District Ethics and Compliance Office at 485-0057.

Academic Decathlon Volunteers Needed

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
(SAC and Alamo Colleges faculty, staff, students are invited to volunteer)

WHAT
Super Quiz monitors are needed for Texas Academic Decathlon State Finals, hosted again this year by San Antonio College Monitors will distribute test materials to two students, watch them answer the questions, mark the answer sheet, and tally the results at the end of the event for each of the students. Additionally, they will be asked to remove test materials from a booklet.

WHEN
Saturday, February 272-6 p.m. (Training 2-3 p.m.; Contest 3:45-5:30/6 p.m.)

WHERE
San Antonio College Building/room TBA

CONTACT
Rick Hopkins
210.486-0550
rhopkins@alamo.edu.

We need volunteers as follows:

February 27, 2010San Antonio College2:00 pm to 6:00 pm Super Quiz Proctors If you are interested and can volunteer, or you would like additional information, please send me a return email; I will respond as quickly as I can.

If you know of anyone else who would be interested in volunteering (spouse, adult child, neighbor, etc.), please have them contact me as soon as possible.

Rick Hopkins, Contest Coordinator
Texas Academic Decathlon
SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
1300 San Pedro Avenue,
MB No. 92
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
210.486-0550
210.486-1560 (fax)

Network Maintenance Notification

Attention: Students/Faculty/Staff:

There will be a maintenance outage on the Alamo Colleges network, early morning Friday, January 22, from 5:00 AM CST to 5:30 AM CST. This maintenance outage is required to correct a problem detected on a core network system yesterday.

During this outage all Alamo Colleges network based systems including www.alamo.edu, the Exchange Email systems, and the Blackboard Vista system will be unavailable.

We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.

Alamo Colleges District Information Technology Services

Revolucion!

You and your family and friends are cordially invited to attend the film premier, art exhibit and launch of an historic, multi-disciplinary project, Revolucion! This free event will be held in the PAC Performing Arts Center, Thursday, Jan. 21, and is free and open to the public.

Event begins at 6 p.m.

PAC Student Services now available on Saturdays!

Revolucion at PAC

You cordially invited to attend the film premier, art exhibit and launch of an historic, multi-disciplinary project, Revolucion! This free event will be held in the PAC Performing Arts Center, Thursday, Jan. 21, and is free and open to the public.

This is the first event of the year, city-wide, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1910 Mexican Revolution!

6 p.m.
Art Exhibit and Reception: “The Mexican Revolution’s Influence on the Faces of Tejanos” - Paintings by Kathy and Lionel Sosa. Kathy and Lionel Sosa will speak for a few minutes on an upcoming project they are working on:
Kathy--a multi-disciplinary project involving scholars, authors and artists to talk about Revolutionary Women. Lionel--Working on a book that will tell the story of how our city's history was changed by the waves of immigrants who came here to escape the Revolution of 1910.

7 p.m.
Film Premiere of the documentary by Arizona State University - “The Mexican Revolution of 1910 - Its Cultural Legacy in North America.”
Title: The Mexican Revolution of 1910 and Its Cultural Legacy in NorthAmerica (Film Run Time: 60 minutes)
Description: Full-length feature documentary provides historical footageand much film, art, music, and folklore that interprets the Revolution.Much of the historical footage has only become available in recentmonths and has been seen by almost no one. The film highlights the mostimportant historical moments of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920.

Catering by Rosario's

RSVP: (210) 486-3124

Sponsors: Palo Alto College Lionel & Kathy Sosa Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Palo Alto College Spanish Club La Prensa and Rosario's

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Free PC Repair Clinic

When technology glitches have you stumped, who can you turn to?

Alamo Colleges faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the Palo Alto College free PC Clinic at the Advanced Technology Center.

Troubleshooting and technical support will be provided by students and instructors of PAC's CompTIA A+ Computer Repair Certification Training Program.

The PC clinic will be held at Port of San Antonio (formerly Kelly AFB), at 312 Clarence Tinker Drive, on Saturday January 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Anyone who is interested in bringing a computer(s) for servicing should read, complete and sign the PC Clinic Trouble Sheet, which is downloadable from the following location . . .

http://www.accd.edu/pac/htm/Community/ce/pdf/CompTIA/PC_Trouble_Ticket.pdf

You will need to bring the completed trouble sheet, the main computer box and your software, especially your Windows, Microsoft Office and driver disks.

Work areas will already be set up with monitors, keyboards and mice.

Note that you will need to bring the appropriate power supply and cord for laptop or notebook computers.
Due to the large number of attendees each month, our technicians may not be able to service every computer at Saturday's event. This is especially true for participants bringing multiple computers.

For more information about the free PC Clinic or the CompTIA A+ Certification Training Program at Palo Alto College, contact Aaron Ellis by phone at 486-3412 or via e-mail at aellis43@alamo.edu.

Upcoming 2010 PC Clinic Dates
January 23rd
February 13th

PAC Recreational Sports

The Recreational Activities & Sports Office

will sponsor the following activities

during the Spring 2010 semester:

Hiking Trips
Camping Trips
Tubing Trips
Intramural Basketball (men and women)
Intramural Soccer (co-ed)
Flag Football (co-ed)
3 on 3 Basketball (men and women)
Intramural Volleyball (co-ed)

Come by the gymnasium room 101C to sign up anytime

or call 486-3135

or email jlibby1@alamo.edu

for more information.

PAC Aviation Technology

In case you missed it, here's an article that ran in Friday's San Antonio Express-News on Stinson Field, where PAC teaches its aviation technology courses: News Article

Free Film Premiere & Art Exhibit

PAC Presents Film Premiere & Art Exhibit

Join us for an evening of cinema, art, culture & friends. January 21, 2010 6 to 9pm. The Palo Alto Center for the Performing Arts: 410 & Highway 16. Exit S. Zarzamora on 410 coming from downtown.

6:00pm
Art Exhibit and Reception: “The Mexican Revolution’s Influence on the Faces of Tejanos” - Paintings by Kathy and Lionel Sosa

7:00pm
Film Premiere of the documentary by Arizona State University - “The Mexican Revolution of 1910 - Its Cultural Legacy in North America”

RSVP: (210) 486-3124

Catering by Rosario's

Sponsors: Palo Alto College Lionel & Kathy Sosa Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Palo Alto College Spanish Club La Prensa

Alamo Colleges Internet Connectivity

Dear Students/Faculty/Staff:

There will be a maintenance outage on the Alamo Colleges Internet connection Monday early morning, January the 18th, from 7:00 AM CST to 8:00 AM CST. This maintenance outage is needed to upgrade Internet service for the Spring semester.

All Alamo Colleges Internet based resources such as www.alamo.edu and the Blackboard Vista system may be inaccessible from the Internet during this time period.

We apologize for the inconvenience of this outage, and thank you for your patience.

Alamo Colleges Information Technology Services

Monday: Holiday Schedule

Just a reminder that Monday, Jan. 18, is a holiday to commemorate the Rev. Martin Luther King. There will be no classes at PAC.

PAC Presents Revolucion!

PAC Presents Film Premiere & Art Exhibit

Join us for an evening of cinema, art, culture & friends. January 21, 2010 6 to 9pm. The Palo Alto Center for the Performing Arts: 410 & Highway 16. Exit S. Zarzamora on 410 coming from downtown.

6 p.m.
Art Exhibit and Reception: “The Mexican Revolution’s Influence on the Faces of Tejanos” - Paintings by Kathy and Lionel Sosa

7 p.m.
Film Premiere of the documentary by Arizona State University - “The Mexican Revolution of 1910 - Its Cultural Legacy in North America”

RSVP: (210) 486-3124

Sponsors: Palo Alto College Lionel & Kathy Sosa Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word Palo Alto College Spanish Club La Prensa

2010 Young Leaders Conference

2010 Young Leaders Conference
So You Think You Can Lead? - Yes You Can!

The Young Leaders Conference is a FREE one-day event for high school juniors and seniors. Conference sessions will address college financing, college careers, volunteerism, student involvement, technology, time management, and student success. The conference sessions will be led by college leaders (students, faculty, and staff). In addition to the conference, there will be scholarship opportunities and workshops designed for the parents of the high school student. To be considered for a scholarship, submit your application no later than February 12, 2010.

Event Date:
Saturday, February 27, 2010

Event Location:
Palo Alto College Performing Arts Center
1400 West Villaret
San Antonio, TX 78224

Time:
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Registration and Breakfast begin at 8 a.m.)

Keynote Speakers:
Mayor of San Antonio, Julian Castro, and
Texas Representative - District 125, Joaquin Castro

Deadline:
February 12, 2010 (Registration & Scholarship)

For more registration information, click here.

Lauri Ann Guerrero

Lauri Ann Guerrero is an adjunct English instructor at Palo Alto College. Please congratulate Lauri on her selection as the first artist selected for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center’s Weekly Artist Conversation series:

INTERVIEW

Strategic Planning Retreat

Friendly Reminder to PAC Strategic Team

Strategic Planning Retreat
Friday, January 15, 2010
@
Republic Golf Club
Banquet Hall
4226 S.E. Military Drive
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Link to directions
http://www.republicgolfclub.com/
See you there.

Internet Maintenance Outage Schedule

Dear Students/Faculty/Staff:

There will be a maintenance outage on the Alamo Colleges Internet connection Friday early morning, January the 15th, from 5:00 AM CST to 6:00 AM CST. This maintenance outage is needed to upgrade Internet service for the Spring semester.

All Alamo Colleges Internet based resources such as www.alamo.edu and the Blackboard Vista system may be inaccessible from the Internet during this time period.

We apologize for the inconvenience of this outage, and thank you for your patience during this period.

Alamo Colleges Information Technology Services

Esther Rodriguez: PAC Employee of the Month

Congratulations
Esther Rodriguez

Selected January 2010 Employee of the Month


Title: Housekeeping Attendant II
Dept: Housekeeping

Honoree’s package:
· Cake celebration on campus
· Engraved Trophy
· Large traveling trophy filled with candy
· Parking space at her choice of location
· Picture posted on the Staff Council Bulletin Board & Television Screens around campus
· Certificate for the Employee of the Month
· Eligible for District Employee of the Month

Thank you for your continued support.

Once again, Congratulations, Esther!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR… Cake celebration is scheduled for:

Date: Friday, January 15, 2010
Place: Student Center
Time: 2:30-3:30pm

Extramural Team Try-Outs

PAC Extramural
Team Try-outs

The Recreational Activities & Sports Office

will be holding try-outs in the gym on:

Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010

For the following sports:

Cheerleading 1-3pm
Women’s Volleyball 3-5pm
Men’s Basketball 5-7pm
Women’s Basketball 7-9pm

Palominos: Stampeding The Competition!!!

Recreational Activities & Sports
Gym Room 101C
210-486-3135
jlibby1@alamo.edu

Accreditation Review Public Hearing

The Alamo Colleges

will hold a

Public Hearing

on the

Accreditation Review

Committee Report

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the

Community Meeting Room of the George E. Killen

Community Education and Service Center

201 W. Sheridan

To review a copy of the report,

go to www.alamo.edu/accreditation.pdf

Revolucion!

2010 Census to Begin

From Dr. Thomas S. Cleary, Vice Chancellor for Planning, Performance and Information Systems:

2010 Census to Begin

THIS IS GOOD YET PRETTY BASIC ADVICE;

With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across the country. Eventually, more than 140,000 U.S. Census workers will count every person in the United States and will gather information about every person living at each address including name, age, gender, race, and other relevant data.

The big question is - how do you tell the difference between a U.S. Census worker and a con artist? BBB offers the following advice:

If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don't know into your home.

Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.

REMEMBER, NO MATTER WHAT THEY ASK, YOU REALLY ONLY NEED TO TELL THEM HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE AT YOUR ADDRESS.

While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER ANYTHING AT ALL ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL SITUATION. The Census Bureau will NOT ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers, nor will employees solicit donations. Any one asking for that information is NOT with the Census Bureau.

AND REMEMBER, THE CENSUS BUREAU HAS DECIDED NOT TO WORK WITH ACORN ON GATHERING THIS INFORMATION.... No Acorn worker should approach you saying he/she is with the Census Bureau..

Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home. However, the Census Bureau will not contact you by Email, so be on the lookout for Email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an Email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.

For more advice on avoiding identity theft and fraud, visit www.bbb.org.

Alamo Colleges Public Hearing--Tuesday

The Alamo Colleges will Hold a Public Hearing on the Accreditation Review Committee Report
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room of the George E. Killen Community Education and Service Center, 201 W. Sheridan

To review a copy of the report, go to alamo.edu/accreditation.pdf

Angela De Hoyos Tribute

For Immediate Release
Contact: Lorraine Pulido
210-410-6699

The Guadalupe to Host Tribute for Late Poet Angela De Hoyos

Mayor Castro to Make Special Presentation

WHO: Mayor Julian Castro will make a special presentation at a tribute in memory of the late San Antonio poet Angela De Hoyos (1924-2009). Several local artists, activists, and authors, including Dr. Carmen Tafolla and Rosie Castro, will participate in the tribute. The program includes music, a ceremonial Aztec dance, poetry readings, video presentation, and an altar of words. The event is free and open to the public.

WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St. (corner of S. Brazos and Guadalupe Streets)

WHY: Angela De Hoyos played a significant role in the creation, struggle for, and development of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center as a cultural institution in the community.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1980 to preserve, promote and develop the arts and culture of the Chicano/Latino/Native American peoples for all ages and backgrounds through public and educational programming in six disciplines: dance, literature, media arts, theater arts, visual arts and music. For more information, visit www.guadalupeculturalarts.org.

Congratulations to Dr. Zaragoza

From AACRAO Transcript:

Administration Announces U.S. Accrediting Panel Appointments

Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced the Department's appointments to the newly reconstituted National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (NACIQI), which advises the secretary on issues related to accreditation and the eligibility and certification process for institutions of higher education.

Congress disbanded the Bush administration-appointed panel as part of last year's long-delayed measure renewing the Higher Education Act. The legislation overhauled the process by which panel members are appointed, shifting from a 15-member committee appointed solely by the Secretary of Education to an 18-member committee appointed equally by the Secretary, the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The Department's six appointees are Earl Lewis, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Susan Phillips, provost and vice president for academic affairs, University at Albany, State University of New York; Jamienne Studley, president and CEO, Public Advocates Inc., San Francisco, CA; Aron Shimles, student, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA; Frank Wu, professor, Howard University Law School, Washington, D.C.; and, Frederico Zargoza, vice chancellor of economic and workforce development, Alamo Colleges, San Antonio, TX.

The House and Senate are expected to complete their appointments in the coming weeks.
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Revolucion! at PAC

PAC, in conjunction with Lionel & Kathy Sosa, the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, the PAC Spanish Club and La Prensa will present “Revolucion!” in the Performing Arts Center, Thursday, Jan. 21, at 6 p.m. The event will include an art exhibit and reception by the Sosas, and the film premiere of the documentary by Arizona State University, “The Mexican Revolution of 1910—Its Cultural Legacy in North America.” Free and open to the public.

Invitation to Multi-Disciplinary Event

You are cordially invited to attend the film premiere, art exhibit & launch of an historic multi-disciplinary project:

Revolución!

January 21, 2010
6 to 9 p.m.
The Performing Arts Center at Palo Alto College
1400 W. Villaret Blvd
RSVP: (210) 486-3124
FREE!


6 p.m.
Art Exhibit and Reception: “The Mexican Revolution’s Influence on the Faces of Tejanos”
Paintings by Kathy and Lionel Sosa

7 p.m.
Film Premiere of the documentary by Arizona State University
“The Mexican Revolution of 1910 - Its Cultural Legacy in North America”

For more information, please call Rosie Castro at (210) 486-3124

PAC gathers more than 50,000 pounds in recyclable items

From Dr. Denise Barkis Richter, Chair, Go Green! Viva Verde! Committee:

I just got our November and December numbers from Greenstar, and we rescued more than 50,000 pounds of recyclables in 2009!!!

January: 5,440
February: 4,240
March: 4,704
April: 3,980
May: 2,600
June: 2,505
July: 2,500
August: 5,210
September: 5,740
October: 5,480
November: 3,865
December: 4,710

GRAND TOTAL FOR 2009: 50,974 pounds of rescued paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and glass!

Accreditation Review Report; Public Hearing

The Alamo Colleges
will hold a
Public Hearing
on the
Accreditation Review
Committee Report
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the
Community Meeting Room of the George E. Killen
Community Education and Service Center,
201 W. Sheridan

To review a copy of the report, go to www.alamo.edu/accreditation.pdf

Inclement Weather Update

Given current weather conditions and weather forecasts, the Alamo Colleges will continue its normal operations for Thursday, January 7, and Friday, January 8. Please call the weather line at 485-0189 for the latest information.

Today’s weather ranges from a low of 43 degrees to a high of 53 degrees. Tomorrow’s weather forecast is for a low of 25 degrees to a high of 45 degrees---partly cloudy and windy. Friday’s forecast ranges from a low of 22 degrees to a high of 42 degrees---partly cloudy.

Today’s Express-News recommends:
Wrap exterior faucets and water pipes with insulating material or newspapers covered with cloth.

Disconnect exterior water hoses.

Open cabinet doors to allow your home’s heat to reach pipes under the sink.

Let a faucet drip to relieve pressure that may build between a faucet and a possible ice blockage in the water pipe.

Bring pets indoors if possible.

Turn off space heaters before going to sleep.

Place space heaters at least three feet from other objects.

Stay alert if you know of someone who lives alone and may be exposed to cold without others noticing or has insufficient heat at home.

Spring Registration Continues

It's not too late to register for the Spring semester at Palo Alto College!

Late registration will continue this Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The last day to register is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Registration is in the Palomino Center, which is the center building facing the large parking lot along Villaret Boulevard.

Classes start on Monday, January 11.

We hope to see you this Spring at Palo Alto College. Please feel free to call us if you have additional questions at 210-486-3100. You also can check our website at www.alamo.edu/pac

Gateway to College has Moved

Gateway to College has been relocated for the spring semester from Ozuna 126 to PORT 3, Rm. 101A (next to the Ozuna Center).

All phone numbers remain the same.

29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival Poster Contest

Dear Friends and Artists,

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is seeking talented visual artists and graphic designers to participate in the 29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival Poster Contest.

The purpose of the poster contest is to: 1) select the official poster for the 29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival which will be held on May 11-15, 2010, and to help promote the event; 2) recognize our community¹s talented young artists and graphic designers; and 3) to educate and create an awareness and appreciation for that unique Mexican-American cultural and musical tradition known as Conjunto.

The participating artists and posters will be judged in four categories: Jr.High, High School, College and Open. The Overall Winner will receive a $1,000.00 cash award and the winning selection will become the official poster for the 29th Annual Tejano Conjunto Festival. Cash prizes will also be given to the Top Selection and Honorable Mention in each of the categories mentioned above.

Deadline for submission is February 19, 2010. Here is a link to the contest rules and guidelines: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/Media%20Arts/2010callforentries.pdf

Here is a link to the past winning posters on our website: http://www.guadalupeculturalarts.org/xicanomusic/tcfpost.htm.

Thank you for your help and support in this important creative and cultural project. If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to call the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center at (210) 271-3151 or visit www.guadalupeculturalarts.org. You can also join our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/gudalupeculturalartscenter.

Sincerely, John Castro
Event Coordinator
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
(210)271-3151 x230

Registration in the Palomino Center

Spring 2010 Registration will occur in the Palomino Center this semester, which will allow us to showcase and utilize our newly renovated One-Stop Student Enrollment Center.

Registration will occur on:
Wednesday, Jan. 6 & Thursday, Jan. 7th from 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday, Jan. 8, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday, Jan. 9, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 pm

To facilitate Registration:
1. An Information Center will be located at the entry to the Palomino Center. Students will be directed to the appropriate Office pending their enrollment status.
2. Faculty Advising will occur in the Group Advising Room located at the entry of the Palomino Center (Room# 120).

Guadalupe Tribute for Angela De Hoyos

For Immediate Release
Contact: Lorraine Pulido
210-410-6699

The Guadalupe to Host Tribute for

Late Poet Angela De Hoyos

Event Is Free and Open to the Public

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center will host a special tribute in memory of the late San Antonio poet Angela De Hoyos (1924-2009) on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Guadalupe Theater, 1301 Guadalupe St., San Antonio, Texas.

The event is free and open to the public.The tribute includes a ceremonial Aztec Dance; poetry reading; video presentation; music; and an Altar of Words. Attendees are invited to bring Angela stories or memories in order to be a part of a special video booth. Reception to follow the event.

Angela De Hoyos played a significant role in the creation, struggle for, and development of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center as a cultural institution in the community.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1980 to preserve, promote and develop the arts and culture of the Chicano/Latino/Native American peoples for all ages and backgrounds through public and educational programming in six disciplines: dance, literature, media arts, theater arts, visual arts and music. For more information, visit www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

PAC Tuesday Convocation Schedule

8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Performing Arts Center Lobby

9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Welcome by Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman
Performing Arts Center Theater

9:15 a.m. to Noon
Assessing Student Learning: Benefits and Strategies (Performing Arts Center Theater)
Faculty Workshop on Revising Student Learning Outcomes with Assessments

12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
SACS Leadership Compliance and QEP Team Meeting
Student Center Annex

2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Organize, Foster and Support a Culture of Assessment and Improvement
Student Center Annex
President, VPs, Deans, Chairs, and Lead Faculty Meeting with Linda Suskie

4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Dual Credit Adjunct Faculty Meeting
Student Center Annex

5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Adjunct Faculty Convocation
Student Center Cafeteria

Tea and Crumpets

Welcome back to the Alamo Colleges after a nice break!

We hope you can join us for Tea and Crumpets on Monday, January 4 to meet our guest, Mr. Kevin Matherick, head of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Trinity University College in Carmarthen, Wales. Mr. Matherick is visiting the Alamo Colleges to discuss potential areas of collaboration between our two institutions.

We are hosting Mr. Matherick at a reception of tea and crumpets at the Killen Center, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is an informal reception, so feel free to come and go as necessary. If you have any questions, please call me at 210-870-5646 (my cell), or Maria Rivera at 210-485-0084.

Thanks!
Mark Hagen
Coordinator of International Programs
Alamo Colleges

Wal-Mart Update

Wal-Mart is no long a walk-in-vendor for the Alamo Colleges as of 1/01/2010.

Convocation Monday

Faculty Development Schedule
Spring 2010 Convocation Week

Monday, January 4, 2010

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Convocation Luncheon, Student Center Cafeteria

12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
"Endeavors Worthy of Our Best Work" by Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman
Student Center Cafeteria

2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Faculty Senate Survey

2:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Department Meetings