2013 Year in Review
2013 was a year of outstanding achievements for San Jacinto College. Please view the 2013 Year in Review presentation.
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North Campus hosts Fall Fest
The North Campus recently hosted a Fall Fest at Channelview High School that turned out to be a great success, attracting hundreds of Channelview students of all ages, as well as many parents and little children.
Employees representing most North Campus academic and technical programs were on hand to greet visitors and hand out information about their programs. Players from the baseball team and the women’s basketball team mingled with visitors, and cosmetology students provided free face painting.
The music department provided live jazz music, the culinary arts program provided free hot dogs, and the mental health program coordinated a free cakewalk. Other highlights included a rock climbing wall, a photo booth, psychology analysis demonstrations, music, group dancing, popcorn, cotton candy, and robotics demonstrations.
Kudos to coordinators of the Fall Fest, including Clare Iannelli, Keisha Smoke, Chris Evans, Erin Lewis, Deborah Longtine, Andrea Mitchen, Dinorah Ramos, Rob Vanya, Christine Torres, Josh Johnson, Shawn Silman, Dr. Gary Friery, Serita Dickey, Jerrel Wade, Pam Campbell, Jennifer Mowdy, Dr. Bill Raffetto, Charlotte Jackson, Ludith Gonzalez, David Gardner, Alfredo Gomez, Louis Dorsey, Diana Zapata, Amy Ammerman, Jo Eggebrecht, Sergio Garcia, Nichole Fearnley, Deanna Clark, Patricia Rice, Mark Escobedo, Dana Kostecka, Mary Cherry, Rita Harris, Brenita Williams-Jackson, and Tom Arrington.
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North Campus hosts African-American Read-in
Kudos to the group that coordinated the very successful, informative, inspirational, and entertaining African-American Read-in, held recently in the Monument Room of the North Campus.
The special guest speaker was Malcolm Barrett, a descendant of Harrison Barrett, the founder of Barrett Settlement (now called Barrett Station), a black community near Crosby that began as a cotton plantation in 1875. Mr. Barrett provided a snapshot of how the small settlement grew from a cluster of seven houses into a stable, thriving community.
Singing was performed by special guest DuWayne Davis, who sang two inspirational Gospel songs. Live music was also performed by the Texas Southern University Jazz Ensemble, and the San Jacinto College employee choir.
Those attending the event enjoyed a soul food lunch featuring fried chicken and catfish, black-eyed peas, mustard greens, mac & cheese, and cornbread. The meal was prepared by the culinary arts department, under the direction of Donna Jones.
Readings of a wide range of African-American literature were performed by San Jacinto College employees, including Serita Dickey, Dr. Richard Bailey, Sandra Curry, Dr. Karen Hattaway, Erin Lewis, Dr. DeRhonda McWaine, Karyn Jones, Theresa Powell, and Dedra White. Dr. Lamar McWaine served as master of ceremony.
Event coordinators include Erin Lewis (committee chair), Sandra Curry, Serita Dickey, Karyn Jones, Karen Hattaway, Theresa Powell, Charlotte Jackson, Dedra White, DeRhonda McWaine, and Donna Jones.
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A good time was had by all
North Campus President Dr. Allatia Harris welcomed faculty, staff, and students to the annual Christmas Banquet, held recently in the Monument Room at the North Campus.
Ron Ollis skillfully performed inspirational and festive holiday music on piano during the meal. Entertainment was provided by Jennifer Mowdy, Becky Martinez, and Amy Ammerman, who presented a humorous skit based on The Night Before Christmas. (More …)
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Good times at the 50th Anniversary Picnic
A good time was had by all at the San Jacinto College 50th Anniversary employee picnic, held on April 14.
Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer, along with her husband Rusty, greeted and mingled with employees and their friends and relatives. The Hellyer’s boy Riley joined with other little ones romping around on huge inflatable play stations. (More …)
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Charlotte Jackson
Some of the most beautiful people were on hand to celebrate a great institution and our rich history. So thankful to be a part of the San Jac Family.
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Grand opening showcases Welcome Center
There was a large turnout at the recent grand opening of the new North Campus Welcome Center, which began operations at the start of the Spring semester.
The facility provides a convenient “one-stop shop” for student services such as testing and assessment, educational planning and counseling, career and employment assistance, First Year Experience programs, disability services, enrollment services, business office, and financial aid assistance. In addition, the campus president, vice president of learning, dean of student development, and dean of enrollment services are housed at the Welcome Center.
With a centralized location for important services, students can now complete their admission application, apply for financial aid, take placement tests, meet with educational planners, receive career guidance, participate in first year experience programs, and make payments all in one convenient location.
“This is an important step to helping our students succeed,” commented Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer. “It’s projects like this that will enable San Jacinto College to continue to serve our community’s educational and workforce training needs. This building is a vital tool to help us better assist and prepare our students.”
Kudos to all the dedicated employees who helped to coordinate and to assist in the grand opening events, including Janet Cowey, Charlotte Jackson, Amy Ammerman, Clare Iannelli, Danette Conaway, Josh Johnson, Rob Vanya, Donna Jones, Don Spies, Dr. Richard Bailey, Dana Perrodin, Amanda Booren, Andrea Mitchen, and Dr. Randy Snyder.
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African-American Read-in
In conjunction with African-American History Month, the North Campus recently hosted the fourth annual African-American Rad-in, featuring readings of literary works of noted African-American authors, as well as readings of key historical narratives.
People contributing to the educational and inspirational multi-media presentation included Lamar McWaine, Dr. RaShaunda Sterling, Jerry Wallace, Sherron Lux, Dr. Karen Hattaway, Dedra White, Dr. DeRhonda McWaine, Dr. Richard Bailey, Betty Malveo, Serita Dickey, Karyn Jones, Ronald Hopkins, Sandra Curry, and Dr. Allatia Harris.
Those attending were treated to samples of genuine soul food (turnip greens, corn fritters, black-eyed peas, fried chicken, fried catfish, and corn pone), prepared by a culinary arts team under the direction of Steve Rudd, Sean Perrodin, and Donna Jones. -
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Si, se puede — Yes you can
From left, students Elias Dahu, Maria Velazquez, Betzaida Sosa, Yamilet Diaz, Arturo Totomoch, Nadia Ramirez, Azucena Banda, (faculty) Maria Williams, Isabel Torres, Susana Contreras, Ana Karen Cruz, and (faculty) Myrna Gonzalez at the celebration luncheon.
North Campus language instructors Myrna Gonzalez and Maria Williams recently accompanied English for Speakers of Other Languages students to a celebration luncheon to recognize the academic accomplishments of the students, which include: (More …)
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50th Anniversary highlighted at board meeting
To accommodate a large crowd, the September 19, 2011 Board Meeting was held at the Dr. Monte Blue Music Building on the Central Campus. Civic and government leaders, community residents, former students, and former employees gathered to commemorate the College’s 50th anniversary.
Chancellor Dr. Brenda Hellyer interviewed Gene Blasingame, who attended as a student at SJC’s original temporary campus that was housed in renovated stores in downtown Pasadena in the early 1960s. (More …)
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Perrodin honored as culinary educator of the year
Sean Perrodin, Educator of the Year
The Foodservice Educators Network International recently named North campus culinary arts instructor Sean Perrodin as its 2011 Educator of the Year. The award recognizes Perrodin’s accomplishments and leadership in the foodservice-educator community, as well as his impact on the field of culinary education. Perrodin serves as lead culinary arts instructor at the SJC North campus, and as the faculty advisor for the campus’ student-operated Culinary Arts Club. (More …)
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