News Highlights - 2006

December 20, 2006 SAC Public Administration Club Honors Community Leaders & Travis Third-Graders
December 19, 2006 ACCD Board of Trustees Recognizes the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee
December 14, 2006 ACCD Chancellor and Board of Trustees Meet with State Leadership
December 14, 2006 PAC Student Earns Top Mariachi Vocalist Honors
December 14, 2006 SAC Holds Groundbreaking for New Construction
December 12, 2006 Northeast Lakeview College Hosts Fall Drawing Exhibition
December 11, 2006 LULAC Parent/Child Scholarship Program Rings in the Holidays with a Read-a-thon
December 8, 2006 SAC to Hold Groundbreaking for New Construction
December 1, 2006 NVC Faculty Member Will Serve as Katrina/Rita Director of Transitional Recovery
November 30, 2006 SAC Continuing Education Offers Customer Service Training
November 29, 2006 SAC to Hold Welcome Night at the CTTC
November 28, 2006 NVC Dance Students Perform in Open Studio Event
November 28, 2006 ACCD Board Recognizes the November District-Wide Employee of the Month
November 27, 2006 NVC Wins Award for 2005 Annual Report
November 27, 2006 Russian Professor Visits Texas to Further Collaboration
November 20, 2006 PAC Hosts "Community Conversation"
November 16, 2006 “Major Mania” is a Major Success at NVC
November 15, 2006 NVC Partners with San Antonio Rampage
November 14, 2006 SAC Student Wins Lawton Scholarship
November 14, 2006 ACCD, Edgewood ISD and City Celebrate Grand Opening of Westside Education and Training Center
November 13, 2006 ACCD Kick-Offs International Education Week
November 13, 2006 Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees Sets High Goals at Retreat
November 10, 2006 SAC Receives $300,000 Grant to Implement Gateway to College© Dropout Recovery Program
November 10, 2006 Evander Holyfield Makes Stop at PAC 
November 10, 2006 ACCD's Westside Education and Training Center Celebrates Grand Opening
November 9, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute(SLI) Presents Distinguished Speaker Series Featuring San Antonio Spur’s Leo Gomez
November 8, 2006 NVC Instructor Wins TexTESOL Award
November 8, 2006 Donors and Organizers Honored at Annual ACCD Charitable Campaign Leadership Luncheon
November 8, 2006 Psychologist to Speak at SAC Nov. 29 on Improving Elementary Math Instruction
November 6, 2006 Alamo Community College District (ACCD) Celebrates International Education Week
November 6, 2006 SAC Emergency Medical Services Students Receive Baptist Health Foundation Scholarships
November 2, 2006 ACCD Chancellor Meets with Local Leaders
November 2, 2006 The ACCD Chancellor Visits San Antonio College
November 1, 2006 ACCD Holds Welcome Reception for Dr. Bruce H. Leslie, Chancellor
October 31, 2006 Art & Architecture Merge at SAC Exhibit Opening Nov. 16
October 31, 2006 ACCD Vice Chancellors Recognized for Exceptional Leadership
October 27, 2006 PAC Showcases Dia De Los Muertos
October 27, 2006 SPC Theatre Presents "Romeo and Juliet"
October 27, 2006 Prominent Civil Rights Attorney to Speak at NVC on Election Day
October 26, 2006 SAC's Lozano Receives Phoenix Award
October 25, 2006 NVC Welcomes AWESoME Girls
October 25, 2006 SAC's Bailey Receives Fulbright Award
October 24, 2006 SAC Music Faculty Win ASCAPLUS Awards
October 24, 2006 October District-Wide Employee of the Month Honored at ACCD Board Meeting
October 24, 2006 ACCD Board Recognizes the September District-Wide Employee of the Month
October 23, 2006 State Representative Jose Menendez Meets with ACCD Board Members and Administrators
October 23, 2006 ACCD Administrators Visit with State Representative Ruth Jones McClendon
October 22, 2006 ACCD Colleges Promoted at Sunday's Crossroads Mall College Fair
October 19, 2006 SAC's Mortuary Science Offers Weekend Classes
October 19, 2006 SAC Math Professor and Class Make Lottery Impact
October 17, 2006 SPC's Dr. Charles Wise Chosen "Educator of the Year"
October 16, 2006 SAC Leadership Academy Students Interview Higher Ed Leaders in Austin
October 12, 2006 SAC to Hold A Community Conversation Tuesday, Oct. 17 on Improving Student Success
October 9, 2006 ACCD Participates in Employee Development Day
October 9, 2006 Dr. Bruce H. Leslie Meets with ACCD Administrators, Faculty, and Staff in Support of "Achieving the Dream" Audio / PowerPoint video icon
October 4, 2006 ACCD Foundation Hosts "2006 Leaders for Education Annual Recognition Night"
October 4, 2006 SPC Kicks Off 2006-2007 President's Lecture Series with Award Winning Journalist and Author, Maria Hinojosa
October 3, 2006 ACCD's Southside Community Education Center Hosting 3rd Annual "La Familia Technology Night" Open House
October 3, 2006 SPC Offers Renewable / Alternative & Fuel Cell Energy Course Beginning 10/10
October 3, 2006 SAC Stages "Living Out"
October 2, 2006 SAC Theatre Presents "The Secret Garden"
October 2, 2006 Henry Cisneros Serves as Keynote Speaker at COMBASE Conference Hosted by ACCD
October 2, 2006 Lackland AFB - Not Just for Military
September 29, 2006 Register for Flex II Session at SAC
September 27, 2006 NVC Becomes Certified Microsoft IT Academy
September 26, 2006 Ballet Folklorico Performs as Part of the 2006 Hispanic Heritage Celebration at SAC
September 26, 2006 SPC Hosts Community Conversation: “Helping All Community College Students Succeed”
September 25, 2006 Next Alternative Teacher Certification Classes at PAC Begin in January
September 21, 2006 Nationally Recognized Women’s Rights Pioneer and Journalist, Gloria Steinem, Helps the SAC Women’s Center Celebrate their 25 Year Anniversary
September 20, 2006 SAC Meets Growing Demand for Food Manager Certification
September 20, 2006 NVC Launches Summer Camp to Promote Science Among San Antonio Youth
September 19, 2006 ACCD Board Recognizes the August District-Wide Employee of the Month
September 19, 2006 SAC Exhibit Features Digital 3D Work
September 18, 2006 PAC Hosts "Simplemente Lara" Outdoor Concert
September 16, 2006 ACCD Colleges Represented at the Diez y Seis Parade and Guadalupe Festival
September 15, 2006 The Alamo Community College District Celebrates the Grand Opening of Northeast Lakeview College's New and Improved Northeast Campus  video iconSTREAMING VIDEO
September 14, 2006 ACCD/LULAC Rey Feo Parent/Child Scholarship Program Celebrates 10th Anniversary; Presents $25,000 in Scholarships to Future ACCD Students
September 13, 2006 Grand opening of the ACCD’s Northeast Lakeview College’s new Northeast Campus Held Today
September 13, 2006 NVC Welcomes the First Group of JUMP! Students
September 8, 2006 Joe Straus III, State Representative, District 121, Meets with Dr. Eric Reno, President of Northeast Lakeview College
September 6, 2006 The Alamo Community College District's Board of Trustees Names Finalist for Chancellor
September 5, 2006 SAC Offers Free College Services for the Corporate & Business Community
September 5, 2006 NVC Holds Student Composer Contest 2006
September 1, 2006 SAC Announces Availability of the ASCAP Foundation Rudy Perez Songwriting Scholarship
August 31, 2006 Top ACCD Administrators Meet with Texas State Senator Jeff Wentworth
August 31, 2006 PAC to Co-Host Texas Tejano Breakfast
August 28, 2006 Texas Attorney General Releases Survey Results, Launches Statewide "Red Flags" Campaign at PAC
August 25, 2006 PAC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
August 25, 2006 ACCD's Garza Presented with an Award of Excellence
August 24, 2006 Texas Attorney General to Host Press Conferenece at PAC
August 23, 2006 Fall Registration Still Available at the ACCD Colleges
August 22, 2006 Public Provides NVC with Valuable Feedback During Community Conversation
August 21, 2006 ACCD Employees Honored at 2006 Convocation
August 18, 2006 SAC Staff Council Donates School Supplies to Travis Elementary
August 16, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute (SLI) Accepting Applications through August 31st
August 11, 2006 SAC's New IT Academy Prepares Students for High-Demand, High-Tech Careers
August 11, 2006 PAC Hosts U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships
August 10, 2006 PAC Seeks Students for its Gateway to College Scholarship Program
August 10, 2006 Elected Officials Rally for Northeast Lakeview College's New Northeast Campus
August 9, 2006 SAC to Offer Classes at Lackland AFB in Early Childhood Studies & Student Development
August 9, 2006 SAC's Teacher Certification Program Prepares Future Teachers
August 7, 2006 Public Invited to Three Open Houses at Northeast Lakeview College's New Northeast Campus
August 4, 2006 NVC Wins Award for Print Advertisement
August 4, 2006 ACCD Office Supervisor Deployed to Kuwait
August 3, 2006 ACCD Signs Bi-National Cooperation Agreement with University Tecnológica de Tamulipas Norte
July 31, 2006 Not Too Late to Register for SAC Classes Offered in New Braunfels, Seguin, Spring Branch, & Selma
July 31, 2006 SAC's Castellanos and Courtney Receive Coca-Cola Scholarships
July 26, 2006 Lewis to Head SAC Continuing Education's New Service, Trade & Industry Center
July 26, 2006 SAC Bids Fond Farewell to Executive Vice President
July 19, 2006 PAC to Offer Conjunto Music Scholarship
July 18, 2006 SAC Offers Free Music Theory Classes for H.S. Grads
July 13, 2006 Nationally Recognized Women’s Rights Pioneer and Journalist, Gloria Steinem, Visits SAC
July 12, 2006 Math Boot Camp for SAC Students
July 11, 2006 SPC Academy of Fine Arts Presents 'Godspell' July 21-23
July 11, 2006 ACCD Honors St. Philip's College President
July 10, 2006 SAC Hosting Korean Mortuary Science Students
July 10, 2006 SAC is Among Top Degree-Granting Institutions
July 10, 2006 NVC Promotes Civic Engagement
July 7, 2006 SAC Receives Major Grant to Increase Number of Nurses
July 7, 2006 ACCD Receives Renewed Support for Achieving the Dream
July 3, 2006 SAC Receives Learn and Serve Grant
June 29, 2006 SAC Students Take First and Second Place in SkillsUSA National Competition
June 29, 2006 PAC President Participates in National Education Forum
June 28, 2006 SAC to Co-Host Summer Open Source Fest
June 28, 2006 SAC to Extend Summer II Registration Hours
June 27, 2006 PAC Launches Web-Based Virtual Tour
June 22, 2006 Alamo Community College District Board of Trustees Elects New Officers
June 20, 2006 Re-Elected Board Members Take Oaths of Office
June 20, 2006 ACCD Board Recognizes the June 2006 District-Wide Employee of the Month  
June 19, 2006 SAC Women's Center Announces “Future Women of Vision” Scholarship Applications
June 19, 2006 PAC Honors 3rd Grade Scholarship Students
June 19, 2006 Former Mayor of Dallas Speaks at SPC in Celebration of Juneteenth
June 17, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute (SLI) Participates in the Mayor's Summit
June 14, 2006 Two SAC Faculty Win Fulbright Awards
June 14, 2006 Posadas is Named New Director of SAC Student Life
June 13, 2006 NVC Teacher Certification Students Receive Teaching Awards
June 12, 2006 NVC Sponsors "NVC Night at the Missions"
June 9, 2006 SAC Receives NSF Grant to Improve Science Education
June 8, 2006 SAC to Offer Chinese in the Fall Semester
June 8, 2006 SAC's College for Kids Offers Hands-On Learning
June 7, 2006 PAC to Offer Free Summer Program for 3rd and 4th Grade Students
June 6, 2006 SAC Nursing Education Program is Ranked 3rd in Nation in Graduation of Hispanics
June 2, 2006 PAC Offers EMT Training in Stockdale
June 1, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute (SLI) Travels to Washington D.C.
June 1, 2006 Conrado Honored with AWC Award for Public Endeavor
May 26, 2006 Winner of the "Name the New ACCD College" Contest Awarded Prize
May 26, 2006 SPC to Hold Auditions June 3 for the Summer Academy Production of "GODSPELL"
May 25, 2006 SAC Theatre Department Presents "Pain of the Macho"
May 23, 2006 Students Awarded Scholarships at SAC's Women Empowered (WE) Conference
May 22, 2006 In Celebration of Juneteenth, SPC Lecture Series to Feature Former Mayor of Dallas, Attorney Ron Kirk
May 19, 2006 NVC Receives Over $400,000 for Job Training of Young Adults
May 17, 2006 Clark is Approved as Executive VP for SAC
May 16, 2006 ACCD Board Lauds Winners from the SkillsUSA State Championships
May 16, 2006 Department of Public Safety Employees Honored
May 16, 2006 ACCD Board Recognizes the May 2006 District-Wide Employee of the Month
May 16, 2006 Leading Literacy Expert to Speak at SAC
May 16, 2006 SAC Women's Center and Adult Re-Entry Program Designated National Model Program
May 15, 2006 Alamo Community College District Launches Search for New Chancellor
May 10, 2006 ACCD Recognizes Reverend Hayes for Partnership Efforts
May 5, 2006 SPC Students Participate in Kids Day
May 3, 2006 NVC Celebrates Fiesta
May 3, 2006 Congressman Cuellar Visits SPC  
May 3, 2006 SAC Offers Scholarships for Travis Students
May 2, 2006 National Astronomy Day Observing Session at SAC on May 6th
May 1, 2006 SPC's Grice Elected to TABPHE Board  
April 27, 2006 SAC President Zeigler Receives Exemplary Leadership Award  
April 26, 2006 "2006 Technology Expo and Family Education Fiesta" a Great Success  
April 26, 2006 Fifth Annual Women Empowered "WE" Conference Hosted at SAC
April 25, 2006 SAC's Phi Theta Kappa Honors Chapter Among Top 25 in World
April 25, 2006 2006 Technology Expo and Family Education Fiesta
April 24, 2006 SAC Registration for Maymester, Summer & Fall is in Progress
April 24, 2006 NVC Celebrates Earth Day
April 24, 2006 SAC Commencement is Set for May 6
April 24, 2006 SPC's Bernal Appointed to College Board Council
April 21, 2006 Register for SAC Maymester by May 4
April 21, 2006 PAC Veterinary Technician Program Holding 3rd Annual Dog Walk and Costume Contest
April 19, 2006 SAC Interpreter Training to Hold Open House
April 18, 2006 ACCD Board Recognizes the April 2006 District-Wide Employee of the Month
April 18, 2006 SPC Staff Member Earns USDA Fellowship
April 17, 2006 SPC Students Excel at SkillsUSA State Championships
April 17, 2006 SAC Speech Team Judged National Champs
April 17, 2006 SPC Supports Race for the Cure
April 13, 2006 Texas Academic Decathlon to Host National Academic Decathlon
April 13, 2006 SAC and San Antonio Women's Chamber Sponsor Leadership Loop 2006
April 13, 2006 SAC Offers Information Sessions on a Becoming Texas Certified Public School Teacher
April 12, 2006 PAC Café Receives WOAI-TV's Blue Plate Award
April 12, 2006 SAC Summer Program Aids Transition into College
April 11, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute (SLI) Class of '05-'06 Graduates
April 11, 2006 SAC and Schreiner Sign Transfer Agreement  
April 10, 2006 SAC Celebrates Earth Day April 19th
April 10, 2006 SAC Student Juried Exhibit Opens
April 8, 2006 Symphony Completes On-Campus Residency at SPC
April 7, 2006 PAC to Stage PACfest 2006
April 7, 2006 First Annual “Holmes Day” is a Home Run at NVC  
April 7, 2006 PAC and NVC Collaborate on "Faces of Mexico"
April 6, 2006 SPC to Serve Up Fiesta Fun Again
April 6, 2006 SAC Presents 'A Flea in Her Ear'
April 6, 2006 PAC Hosts Louisiana's Secretary of State  
April 5, 2006 SAC HealthFest Promotes Wellness  
April 4, 2006 San Antonio Community Rallies for Student Achievement  
April 1, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute (SLI) Participates in a Community Mural Project  
March 31, 2006 NVC Community Health Worker Program Receives Certification from the State  
March 30, 2006 SAC to Host Multi-Cultural Conference Highlighting the Culture Wars
March 30, 2006 SPC Students Named All-State Academic  
March 29, 2006 San Antonio Symphony Returns to SPC for Residency Program April 4-8
March 29, 2006 SAC's PTK Honors Society Is Named a Top Texas Chapter
March 29, 2006 SAC Dental Assisting Students Win Top Awards in SkillsUSA State Competition
March 29, 2006 SAC Senior Summer Program Helps Students Transition to College
March 28, 2006 ACCD Hosts Workforce Development Summit video iconSTREAMING VIDEO
March 27, 2006 PAC to Host Health Fair and Lectures
March 27, 2006 PAC to Host Louisiana's Secretary of State
March 25, 2006 Students Compete for a Spot at Nationals During the SkillsUSA Competition Held at SPC
March 24, 2006 Disney College Program Recruiting Sessions Scheduled at SPC April 24
March 24, 2006 SAC to Host 11th Annual Book Fair and Poetry Celebration  
March 24, 2006 Councilwoman Delicia Herrera To Visit NVC  
March 23, 2006 SPC Seeks Participants for Culture Fest
March 23, 2006 PAC to Hold 11th Annual Jazz Festival March 24-25
March 23, 2006 PAC Presents an Evening of Theatre
March 22, 2006 SAC Celebrates 40 Years of College Radio
March 22, 2006 Commissioner Paredes Discusses "Closing the Gaps" During a Status Report Presented at SAC video iconSTREAMING VIDEO  
March 15, 2006 SPC to Host Statewide Culinary Competition
March 13, 2006 SPC to Host 2006 SkillsUSA Texas College/Postsecondary Division Skills/Leadership Competition and Conference
March 13, 2006 NVC Faculty and Staff Chosen to Participate in NILD Leaders Program  
March 9, 2006 ACCD's Student Leadership Institute Visits the State Capitol  
March 9, 2006 Southwest Campus Celebrates Opening of New Building  
March 8, 2006 'Heart of Learning' Presentation at SPC  
March 8, 2006 SPC to Dedicate New Building at Southwest Campus
March 8, 2006 SPC to Present "Ain't Misbehavin'"
March 7, 2006 PAC Communications Class Visits KENS  
March 7, 2006 Commissioner Paredes to Speak at SAC
March 7, 2006 SPC to Host District XI SkillsUSA Championships March 10-11
March 6, 2006 PAC Awards Scholarships to Entire 3rd Grade Class  
March 6, 2006 Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Member Honored by San Antonio Community  
March 1, 2006 Bridgestone/Firestone Supports Automotive Tech Students at SPC
March 1, 2006 SPC Marks 108th Anniversary
Feb. 28, 2006 Alamo Community College District Signs Joint Admissions Agreement with Our Lady of the Lake University  
Feb. 28, 2006 ACCD Colleges Celebrate Women's History Month
Feb. 27, 2006 PAC Showcases Fashions from the Continent of Africa 
Feb. 24, 2006 PAC Makes "A Promise to the Future"  
Feb. 21, 2006 NVC Wins Bronze in the Medallion Awards Competition of the NCMPR
Feb. 20, 2006 SPC Women's History Month Observance to Celebrate 'Women Building Communities and Dreams'
Feb. 20, 2006 Dr. William Breit is Selected SAC's Outstanding Former Student for 2005-2006  
Feb. 17, 2006 SAC Offers Summer EDGE Program for High School Students
Feb. 16, 2006 SPC Lecture Series to Feature Native American Activist, Author Winona LaDuke March 23  
Feb. 16, 2006 NVC to Host Discussion on the Role of Media in the African-American Community
Feb. 15, 2006 Local Chefs to Face Off in 'Taste of Elegance' Culinary Competition at SPC Feb. 17
Feb. 14, 2006 SPC Receives National MetLife Foundation Award for Best Practices in Helping Students Succeed
Feb. 8, 2006 SAC Stages 'Anna in the Tropics'
Feb. 10, 2006 SAC Online Program Ranked 6th Largest by US News & World Report
Feb. 8, 2006 PAC, ACORN Ready for New Tax Season  
Feb. 7, 2006 Cowboy Cook Whets Culinary Appetites at SPC  
Feb. 7, 2006 ACCD Student Leadership Institute Hosts Summit at PAC  
Feb. 6, 2006 SPC Students, Faculty Volunteers Provide Free Income Tax Assistance
Feb. 6, 2006 Spring Flex II Registration Underway
Feb. 3, 2006 Exhibit of Student Drawings and 3-D Designs Announced at SAC
Feb. 2, 2006 SPC to Host Food and Wine Society Chef Apprentice Competition
Feb. 2, 2006 Alamo Community College District Colleges' Spring 2006 Enrollment Reaches 52,061
Feb. 1, 2006 Alamo Community College District Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Meeting
Feb. 1, 2006 ACCD Colleges Celebrate Black History Month
Jan. 31, 2006 Chancellor Kelly Honored by San Antonio Community  
Jan. 30, 2006 “Glory Road” Star to Kick Off Black History Month Celebration at NVC  
Jan. 27, 2006 SAC Continuing Education Partners with Ferrari Center
Jan. 27, 2006 One of Time Magazine's "Heroes of the Planet" Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Visits SAC  
Jan. 27, 2006 SPC to Hold Auditions for 'Ain't Misbehavin' Feb. 6 and 7
Jan. 27, 2006 Black History Art Exhibit at Northeast Campus
Jan. 26, 2006 SPC to Present 'Breakfast with a Champion,' Featuring Former NCAA Champion Nevil Shed  
Jan. 24, 2006 SAC Planetarium to Host "Saturn Night Live"
Jan. 24, 2006 Variety of Events Commemorate Black History Month at SAC
Jan. 23, 2006 ACCD Responds to Louisiana Recovery Planning Day  
Jan. 23, 2006 Award-Winning Educator to Speak about Ethics at NVC  
Jan. 19, 2006 SPC Offers Free Spring Mini Workshop Series
Jan. 18, 2006 Dr. Kelly Resigns as Chancellor of the Alamo Community College District
Jan. 17, 2006 Children’s Enrichment Program at NVC Receives Award of Excellence  
Jan. 10, 2006 SPC Extends Registration Period Thru January 12
Jan. 9, 2006 SPC's Ray Named a 40 Under 40 Rising Star  
Jan. 9, 2006 PAC Recognizes NISOD Awardees
Jan. 9, 2006 Name the New ACCD College - Win $1,000!
Jan. 6, 2006 SPC to Focus Black History Month Spotlight on Black Fraternal, Social, Civic Institutions
Jan. 3, 2006 SPC Students Win Hospitality Scholarships