CBC Forum January/February 2010
Coastal Bend College
Volume 4, Number 3
Welcome Back!
Congratulations December graduates
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Kingsville Campus Makeover: Before and After
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Top Ten Ways to Maximize Your Job
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Free dental services in Beeville campus
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(361) 664-2981.
The Dental Hygiene clinic is open and taking appointments on Mondays at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.;
The Gimbles perform in Beeville
and Wednesday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
The Gimbles, a Texas-style symphony of swing and country
To celebrate National Dental Hygiene Month, all dental
music, will perform on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at Coastal Bend
services are free. To set up appointments, call (361) 354-
College. For additional information, contact Dr. James Lee
2555.
at (361) 354-2303 or jlee@coastalbend.edu.
Barnhart Workshop: Relief Printmaking
Lifestyle Change for Wellness : Tai Chi
Manuel Gonzales will demonstrate relief printmaking on
Get an introduction to the Sun Chen style of Tai Chi. This
Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of the Barnhart Workshop
class includes components of Qi flow, stress management,
Series, sponsored by the Joe Barnhart Foundation. This
smoking cessation, and motivation. Classes are held on
series is open to all individuals regardless of experience and/
Tuesdays and Thurdays at Coastal Bend College Lott-
or education. Gonzales is a Beeville native and graduate
Canada Facility from Feb. 9 to Mar 11 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
of Coastal Bend College. He is a faculty member at Texas
Cost is $72.40. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at
Tech University. For more information, contact Jayne
900 W. Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville,
Duryea, at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
or call (361) 362-2633.
Yogolates in Beeville
Learn spreadsheets in Beeville
Yogalates with Rachel Keesey will be taught at Coastal
This class requires some knowledge of computers and
Bend College in Beeville in Room B126, starting Feb. 3.
concentrates on developmental skills for use of the
Yogalates, a combination of yoga and pilates, improves all-
spreadsheet software MS Excel, including developing
around flexibility, balance, core work and stretching. For
tables, using formulas and making forms. Classes will be
beginners to advanced; using modifications if necessary.
held at Coastal Bend College in Beeville in Room E151 on
Classes are on Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7:30 p.m. until
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Feb. 16-25. Sign up at
March 24. Sign up at CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W.
CBC Lott Canada Facility at 900 W. Corpus Christi Street,
Corpus Christi Street, Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call
Hwy 59 West, in Beeville, or call (361) 362-2633.
(361) 362-2633.
CBC News Events
&
Gallery Opening The works of Louis Garcia are on exhibit at the Simon Michael Art Gallery. The gallery exhibit closes on Feb. 18. For more information, contact Jayne Duryea, at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
Need a tour of Coastal Bend College? Coastal Bend College Ambassadors will be on hand for scheduled college tours on Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to
Learn MS Word in Alice
noon. Reserve a private or small group tour online at www.
Learn MS Word for word processing and form making
coastalbend.edu. Tours on other dates can be arranged. For
at CBC Alice, Feb. 3-24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and
more information or to schedule a campus tour, contact
Thursday nights. This class is for those with some computer
Jennifer C. Linney in the Counseling Department at (361)
knowledge. Sign up at CBC Alice, 704 Coyote Trail or call
354-2722.
CBC Forum is a publication of Coastal Bend College, Office of Institutional Advancement, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, Texas. To receive a digital copy, send an e-mail to Adrian Jackson at jackson@coastalbend.edu. Coastal Bend College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age or disability. For more information about Coastal Bend
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Coastal Bend College announces the graduation of the following
Automation Technology
students who earned degrees or certificates in the fall of 2009:
Ernesto B. Molina, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Nina Rae Borrego, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Alice
Loraine Gutierrez, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Cynthia M. Frost, Associate of Science
Priscilla Ann Moreno, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Clarissa Maria Garza, Associate of Science
Gary Wayne Dieringer Jr., Oil and Gas Level 1 Certificate
Irene C. Jarrett, Associate of Science
Matthew Downs, Welding Technology Level 1 Certificate
Kristina Vela, Associate of Science
Josh Lehman, Welding Technology Level 1 Certificate
Deyanira Hernandez, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early
Matthew Downs, Welding Technology Level 2 Certificate
Development and Education Yvonne S. Tello, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing
Berclair
Laura A. Mendez, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office
Hayley Elizabeth Fojtik, Associate of Science
Automation Technology – Medical Coding Specialist Kristy A. Mata, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic
Bishop
Technology
Eloisa Harrison, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office
Kristy Oaks, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic
Automation Technology – Medical Coding Specialist
Technology Charlotte Austin
Alexandra Ramos, Associate of Science
Sharon Schroeder, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Falfurrias Andrea Arevalo, Associate of Science
Beeville
Jose M. Gomez, Associate of Science
Jimmy D. Lawson, Associate of Arts
Eddie Balderas Jr., Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer
Vickie L. Serrano, Associate of Arts in Teaching
Information Technology -- Web Design
Roberto Alvarado, Associate of Science
Christina Gonzalez, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Christina Marie Benavidez, Associate of Science
Maria Edna Moreno, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early
Alan Briseno, Associate of Science with Honors
Development and Education with Honors
Briana Nicole Folsom, Associate of Science Steven Anthony Gonzales, Associate of Science
Flatonia
Dena Lynnette Longoria, Associate of Science
Kelsey Ann Williams, Associate of Science
David Minter, Associate of Science Arturo Rodriguez III, Associate of Science
Freer
Sean M. Ross, Associate of Science with Honors, ΦθΚ
Lanette Rodriguez, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic
Lionel M. Vasquez, Associate of Science
Technology
Esther Castro Dominguez, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting
George West
Maricela Trigo, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early
Jo Ann Hinojosa, Associate of Science
Development and Education
Kimberly Raye Troell, Associate of Science
Jennifer Marie Garcia, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office
MarJo L. Williamson, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
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Michelle L. Tipton, Associate of Arts in Teaching with High Honors
Adrianne Herrera, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer
Michelle Ramirez, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology
Information Technology Marisa Lizette Garza, Cosmetology Level 1
with Honors
Certificate
Rebecca Criado, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Marah Danielle Gonzalez, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Nina Morantes, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Nancy Noriega, Office Automation Technology Level 1 Certificate --
Mitzi J. Villareal, Cosmetology Nail Technology Certificate
Administrative Specialist Refugio Karnes City
Stacey Renee New, Associate of Arts, ΦθΚ
Camelia Brysch, Associate of Science, ΦθΚ
Dianne M. Salch, Professional Business Technology Level 1 Certificate –
Rebecca Charity Brysch, Associate of Science with Honors
Administrative Specialist
Brandon Kyle Chesser, Associate of Science Runge Kenedy
Stephanie Janell Swango, Associate of Applied Science Degree in
Eloisa Infante, Associate of Science
Cosmetology, ΦθΚ
Pricilla Dawn St. John, Associate of Science
Joseph Michael Garza, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting
Giana J. Morales, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
and Design
Ryan James Garza, Oil and Gas Level 1 Certificate
Joseph Michael Garza, Drafting and Design Level 1 Certificate
Brandon Joseph Smart, Oil and Gas Level 1 Certificate San Diego Lyford
Leanna Martinez, Associate of Science
Jenny Andrea Ramirez, Associate of Science
Rae Devane Martinez, Associate of Science Elissa Nora Hughes, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting
Mathis
with Honors
Rebecca Padilla, Associate of Science with Highest Honors
Jennifer Marie Ruiz, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law
Lisa M. Zapata, Associate of Science
Enforcement
Melanie Morales, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Ashlee L. Barrera, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic
Daniel Grady Jones, Welding Technology Level 1 Certificate
Technology Arely Vasquez, Cosmetology Level 1 Certificate
Mineral
Margarito Escalante Jr., Welding Technology Level 2 Certificate
Emily Grace Tomlin, Associate of Arts with Honors
Johanna M. Valdez, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Development and Education
Mission Kelly Ann Hilbery, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement Normanna Kelly M. Bridge, Associate of Arts Michael Lee James, Oil and Gas Level 1 Certificate Pettus Mae Lynn Nolen, Associate of Arts
Three Rivers Penny Lee Kerr, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology with Highest Honors April C. Ruiz, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology Tilden Elvia L. Stanley, Associate of Arts in Teaching with Highest Honors, ΦθΚ Woodsboro Jonathan N. Payne of Woodsboro, Welding Technology Level 1
Pleasanton Darlene Rae Salazar, Associate of Arts Michelle Ramirez, Associate of Arts in Teaching with Honors Samantha Lyn Salazar, Associate of Arts in Teaching
Certificate Yorktown Kristin Gail Jendrzey of Yorktown, Associate of Science
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The Work of
Louis Garcia
A compassionate nature influenced Corpus Christi artist
The work of Louis Garcia is on exhibit at the Simon Michael Art
their journeys in life,” the artist said. He frequently paints in studio
Gallery until Feb. 18 at Coastal Bend College in Beeville.
solitude or at the Barbara McDowell Excellence in Art Studio at the Art
Center of Corpus Christi. He also enjoys painting with friends in the Hill
Garcia, a Corpus Christi artist and Vietnam veteran, said his naval service as an intermediary between
Country, Rockport, Corpus Christi or in the Minnesota wilderness.
the U.S. military and Vietnamese
villagers helped to develop his
where he earned a degree in psychology. He uses his art and business
compassionate nature. He served
experiences to assist local and national non-profit organizations and
in the Mekong Delta and became
emerging artists. He is a member of Oil Painters of America; South
fluent in the Vietnamese language.
Texas Art League; National Association of Latinos in Art and Culture; Art
“This advisory role allowed me
Association of Corpus Christi; Art Center for the Islands in Port Aransas;
insight into humanely intimate and
South Texas Watercolor Society and Art Museum of South Texas.
Garcia is a graduate of Texas A&M University -- Corpus Christi,
painful experiences in the midst of a devastating war,” Garcia explained.
He recalled his wartime experiences through a series of sketches that
of the Executive Committee for
have since been lost to time.
the Art Community Center Inc.
Today, Garcia paints in oils and watercolors to capture the
of Corpus Christi and a lifetime
compositions and colors of everyday life. His landscape paintings record
member of the Art Center of
moments in time and his portrait paintings reveal his care and respect
Corpus Christi.
of each individual’s essence and radiance. His most recent works express
color and movement through En Plein Air painting.
Gallery exhibit closes on Feb. 18. For more information, contact Jayne
Duryea, at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
“I embrace life with a passion to paint and to meet people along
He is former vice president
The Simon Michael Art
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WORkFORCE
CBC Radiologic Tech program earns JRCERT accreditation Coastal Bend College’s Radiologic
their effectiveness. The comprehensive,
Kingsville,” Skaife explained.
Technology program was recently
internal review was done with the
There is no waiting list for entry
accredited by the Joint Review
input of clinical site administrators
into the program but students who
Committee on Education in Radiologic
and feedback from advisory council
have successfully demonstrated their
Technology. JRCERT is the only agency
members.
knowledge of algebra, anatomy and
recognized by the U.S. Department
“The group worked very hard putting
physiology, have a higher likelihood
of Education for the accreditation of
a self study together and overcame many
of being able to start the program
educational programs in the fields of
initial obstacles,” said Michael Kane,
immediately. The point system used
radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic
director of workforce programs.“Those
to evaluate potential students also
resonance and medical dosimetry.
involved are all to be commended for
favors those who attend information
their labor.”
sessions scheduled throughout the year.
“Accreditation is programmatic,” Tim Skaife, director of radiologic
Once the study was completed, it
Upcoming sessions follow:
technology, said. “This is good news for
was submitted to the reviewing agency
students. It assures them and the public
for consideration. A JRCERT site-visit
3 p.m. in Room 162
that radiologic technology graduates
was conducted to verify that facts were
CBC Kingsville Campus: March 2 at 3
from Coastal Bend College enter the
accurately stated in the self-study. CBC
p.m. in the Multipurpose Room (102)
workforce with a quality education.”
was given a three-year accreditation, the
CBC Beeville Campus: March 4 at 3
Part of the process involved a self-
maximum allowable for a new program.
p.m. in the Hughes Building, Room
study, driven by Skaife; Ludie Tyran, rad
The next tentative site-visit will take
U107
tech faculty member; Michael Bowen,
place in 2012.
CBC Pleasanton Campus: March 9 at 3
CBC Alice Campus: February 24 at
clinical coordinator; and Kevin Behr,
CBC Radiologic Technology
p.m. in Room 130
CBC Professional and Public Services
program is centered on the Beeville
Graduates of the radiologic technology
Division Chair. The group established
campus. Classes are taught in person in
program go on to work in diagnostic
measurable learning outcomes that can
Beeville. Alice students attend classes
imagery centers, hospitals, doctors’
be evaluated as students move through
through distance learning. “We have
offices and clinics with an entry level
the curriculum. They also reviewed
clinical sites in Jourdanton, Floresville,
understanding of radiologic technology
lessons, faculty and equipment for
Kenedy, Beeville, Refugio, Alice and
and a state license. Opportunities for future specialization exist in fields like sonography (ultrasound), radiation therapy, computed tomography (CT), mammography and magnetic resonance imagery (MRI). For more information on Coastal Bend College’s Radiological Technology program, contact Tim Skaife at (361) 354-2302 or skaifet@coastalbend.edu. JRCERT
encourages
public
comments about Coastal Bend College’s Radiological Technology program. JRCERT, based in Chicago, can be reached by phone at (312) 704-5300 and by email at mail@jrcert.org.
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Coastal Bend College’s Spanish Department is organizing
the hotel and visiting clubs in the Barrio Antiguo.
the ninth annual excursion to Monterrey, March 12-14.
Saturday’s schedule will include museums of art and
Anyone interested in a cultural and educational trip to the
history and other interesting sites in downtown Monterrey
beautiful mountain city is welcome.
and a visit to the spectacular Grutas de García, a cavern in a mountain accessed by cable car. Sunday morning,
The bus trip is directed by Mari’s Tours of San Antonio. Mari
they will visit the famous Cola de Caballo (Horsetail) Falls
Sarmiento is an experienced guide who carefully arranges
and have lunch at the Cavazos Market before returning to
all details for travelers. Spanish instructor Kay Past will
Beeville that evening.
accompany the group and assist with arrangements. Past is a longtime Spanish instructor at Coastal Bend College
The cost for the trip is $249 per person for double
and adviser for the Spanish Club.
occupancy for two nights in the hotel, round-trip charter bus transportation, all excursions and entrance fees. It
The group will board the tour bus at CBC early Friday
does not include meals. Single occupancy is $299 and the
morning on March 12 and arrive in Monterrey mid-
price for a child, 12 or under in a room with two adults,
afternoon. They will check in to the five-star Crowne Plaza
is $189. A $50 deposit is due by Feb. 15 and the balance is
Hotel in the heart of downtown. The group will enjoy the
due by March 1.
Paseo de Santa Lucía, Monterrey’s impressive and beautiful version of the San Antonio Riverwalk, and visit other
A valid passport or passport card is now required for land
downtown sites before dining in the Macroplaza area near
travel to Mexico. Applications should be made no later
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than Feb. 1 to assure receiving the passport in time for the trip. Spanish teachers who wish to earn Certified Professional Education hours may sign up for 20 hours credit through the CBC Continuing Education Office. This credit will cost $62 and teachers will work with Mrs. Past to earn their credit for the excursions. Interested participants may contact Mrs. Past at (361) 354-2401 or at kaypast@coastalbend.edu to sign up for the trip. Participants will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
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StudentsHonoredforAcademicExcellence
Coastal Bend College recently released its Scholastic
Benjamin Zambrano and Laura Zuver of Beeville;
Leadership Roll, recognizing more than 250 students for
Juan Rubio of Benavides; Leticia Perez-Ramirez and
academic excellence during the Fall 2009 semester. Students
Joshua Rojas of Bishop; Hector Rodriguez of Bruni,
named to the roll, also called the “dean’s list,” completed 12
Texas; Kirstyn Riley of Burnet; Jillian Hall of Calgary,
or more semester hours with passing grades in all courses
Canada; Emoline Gonzales of Campbellton; Naomi
and earned a semester grade-point-average of at least 3.5
Ybarra of Charlotte; Meagan Harris of Christine; Allison
on a 4.0 scale. The Scholastic Leadership Roll includes the
Garcia of Concepcion; Brandy Guzman and Svitlana
following students:
Prather of Converse; Jose Basaldua, Gregorio Garcia and
Daniel Trejo of Agua Dulce;
Jason Spitzer of Corpus Christi;
Jessica Alaniz, Tanya Arredondo, Ruben Benavides,
Jaynee Aguilar of Dilley, Texas; Marco Abrego and
Ashley Canales, Gino Cantu, Bobbie Carabajal, Jessica
Dahlia Reynoso of Encino, Texas; Eddie Balderas Jr,
Cardenas, Monica Charles, Noemi Contreras, Beverly
Heather Cottingham, Jennifer Garcia, Jennifer Jasso, Erica
Darling, Leagh Dorsett, Bianca Falcon, Jacqueline Garza,
Gonzalez, Cori Salinas and Jesse Snelson of Falfurrias;
Crystal Gonzalez, Maira Gonzalez, Martin Hernandez,
Kelsey Williams of Flatonia; Tejkumar Naik and Ross
Michael Hernandez, Juan Hinojosa, Karla Leal, Samuel
Robertson of Freer;
Leal, Raul Longoria, Deanna Martinez, Soila McCallum,
Laura Mendez, Kristen Munoz, Alyssa Ordonez, Jesus Paez,
Maria Ponce, Amanda Smith, Kimberly Troell and Marjo
Amy Perez, Candelaria Perez, Jonathan Rodriguez, Anna
Williamson of George West; Chelsea Huth of Goliad;
May Rudder, Jose Saldivar, Isabel Sauceda, Aaron Silva,
Monica Reed of Hamilton; Steven Garcia of Harlingen;
Ana Silva, Debbie Soliz, Jennifer Startz, Christian Stout,
Jesi Cantu of Hebbronville;
Juan Trejo, Jennifer Trigo, Lamar Turner, Juan Villarreal
and Jessica Zuniga of Alice;
Leal, Jordan Morales and Patricia Ramirez of Karnes
City; Terri Hernandez, Eloisa Infante, Giana Morales and
Alexandra Gonzalez of Alton, Texas; Vianney
Angelia Anderson, Lorena Guerra, Richard Lopez,
Trisha Gentry of Jourdanton; Rebecca Brysch, Belinda
Rodriguez of Aransas Pass;
Heather Torres of Kenedy;
Alexis Adams, Yvonne Alaniz, Jennifer Arismendez,
April Cabrera, Sarah Cavazos; Patricia Charles,
Julie Arispe, Margarita Arrvizo, Jennifer Baldillez, Heidi
Jacqueline Cruz, Erica Esquivel, Irene Garza, Sabrina
Barabas, Christina Benavidez, Hailey Bexley, Misty Boyd,
Gonzalez, Graciela Gutierrez, Yessica Holt, Carmen Lopez,
Alan Briseno, Rosemarie Carabajal, Donald Deal, Briana
Viviana Mendietta, Paul Mosqueda, Nicholas Munoz, Jessica
Folsom, Sarah Gamez, Danny Garcia, Juanita Garcia,
Reyes, Gina Ruiz, Andrea Sawyer, Stephanie Warren and
Mallorie Garcia, Lauren Garrett, Adrianna Garza, Jason
Vanessa Zapata of Kingsville;
Garza, Veronica Garza, April Gonzales, Adrian Gonzalez,
Faustino Gonzalez, Marcia Gonzalez, Brennan Gordon,
and Amy Leffingwell of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada;
Loraine Gutierrez, Kristin Hall, Falene Hough, Adam
Adriana Benavides of Lolita, Texas; Jose Deleon,
Kadlec, Joann Landa, Maylena Liserio, Oralia Longoria,
Markeysha Flores, Ronnette Huerta, Melanie Morales,
John Loya, Jon Matus, Ruby Mendoza, Ernesto Molina,
Rebecca Padilla and Aaron Serna of Mathis; Thomas
Dina Moncada, Duane Moore, Marcos Moreno, Scott
Brewer and Emily Tomlin of Mineral;
Ogle, Amber Peterson, Marissa Posada, Dustin Rakowitz,
Reymundo Ramirez, Angela Rios, Heather Rosas, Sean
Barbara Flores, Kendra Hackfeld, Chelsea Hanna, Desiree
Ross, Sally Sabiza, Sarah Salinas, Juanita Sanchez, Shannon
Lopez and Jessica Taylor of Orange Grove; Nicholas
Sanchez, Jenna Shane, Joe Silvas, Kenneth Sommerfeldt,
Gentry of Papalote; Jacob Ethridge, Paige Fox and Mark
Jacob Stanley, Tina Stepp, Maria Trevino, Victoria Trevino,
Freeman of Pettus;
Amalia Vazquez, Ricardo Vela Jr., Lori Webb, Ashley Young,
Jessica Oliver, Janae Thomsen, Jasmine Thomsen
Terri Quirino of New Braunfels; Ariel Herrada,
Joseph Alexander, Maryalice Bellamy, Rebecca
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Fine Arts Schedule February 24 -- Gallery Opening: “CBC Visual Arts
Criado, Edith Garcia, Martha Moreno, Bianca Pickett,
Division High School Art Competition”, Reception &
Pamela Ramos, Christopher Rodriguez and Samantha
Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Simon Michael
Salazar of Pleasanton;
Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg., Closes-
March 11.
Christina Flores, Victor Gomez and Jessica
Grasch of Poteet; Holly Hinojosa and Daniel Sanchez
March 24 -- Gallery Opening: “Cone 10 Studio” Reception
of Premont; Lucy Salazar, Erin Shaw, Brittney Torfin
& Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Simon
and Michael Vesely of Refugio; Gabriel Valdez of
Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg.
Riviera;
Closes April 21
Evelyn Bazan, Jennifer Castillo, Rachel
April 28 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art
Chapa, Margarito Escalante, Ricardo Hernandez,
Exhibition,” Reception & Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.
Jeremiah Luna, Ariel Martinez, Yvonne Menchaca,
to 1:30 p.m. Student Art Sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Simon
Albert Mendoza, Melissa Perez, Jessica Solis, Sylvia
Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Bldg.
Tanguma, David Torres, Melissa Trevino and Luis
Closes May 6
Villarreal of San Diego; Montana Garza, Elyssa Hirle and Holly Maddox of Sinton; Kevin Allen,
For more information, contact Jayne Duryea,
Ruby Hernandez, Starr Olivares and Savannah Ortiz
at (361) 354-2322 or duryeaj@coastalbend.edu.
of Skidmore; Larson Snyder of Stockdale;
Samantha Borrego, Rocky Custer, Adriana
Garza, Lindsey McNeill and Wendy Munroe of Three Rivers; Michael Lyssy and Daryl Richey
Barnhart Workshop Schedule February 3 -- “Relief Printmaking,” 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Artist–in-Residence: Manuel J. Gonzales
of Tuleta; Nicholas Person of Tynan; Jorge Lara of Victoria; Stephanie Glick, Andrea Puentes, Garth Scrimpsher and Brenda Wilson of Woodsboro; and Krystal Gonzales of Yorktown.
April 20-23 --“China Painting,” 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Artist-in-Residence: Phyllis McElhinney
Spring 2010 TEAS Schedule CBC Alice Campus
CBC Main Campus
CBC Kingsville Campus
CBC Pleasanton Campus
Contact: Janie Resendez
Contact: Betty Sims
Contact: Jaime Bowers
Contact: Sharon Mayberry
(866) 891-2981 Ext. 3031
(866) 722-2838 Ext. 2544
(866) 262-1615 Ext. 4040
(866) 361-4222 Ext. 1232
Feb. 1, 8-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 5, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 2, 1-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 1, 9 a.m.–noon
Feb. 5, 8-1:30 a.m.
Feb. 8, 4-7 p.m.
Feb. 4, 1-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 3, 9 a.m.–noon
Feb. 8, 4-7 p.m.
Feb. 12, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 5, 8-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 5, 9 a.m.–noon
Feb. 12, 8-11:30 a.m.
Feb. 15, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 9, 1-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 6, 9 a.m.–noon
Feb. 15, 8-11:30 a.m.*
Feb. 19, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 11, 1-3:30 p.m.
Feb. 9, 5-8 p.m.
Feb. 26, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Feb. 12, 8-11:30 a.m.*
Feb. 11, 5-8 p.m.
Feb. 26, 2-5:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m.*
* Last exam for admission to the 2010-11 program
Feb. 13, 9 a.m.–noon*
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Top Ten Ways to Maximize Your Job Be reliable, set goals, communicate, be a team player – all of these tips are essential for getting the most out of your part-time job. Being more than just a “warm body” will help you make a difference in your job, as well as get you the recommendation you’ll need later for future jobs. Below are some of the most important things to remember when it comes to maximizing your parttime job. 10. Be Reliable Come to work on time; even be there a little early! Only miss work for emergencies or if you’ve cleared it with your employers ahead of time. Call in early and let them know if you do need to miss a day. 9. Figure out what kind of changes/ improvements you can make in the company and take action Show your dedication to the company by working hard to improve it. Show your initiative and your employers will definitely notice! 8. Show how you are different from the other employees Go beyond the call of duty whenever you can to show your employers that you are different from all the rest. Offer to stay later than you’re scheduled. Ask to work on special projects other than your typical, everyday duties. If you are a standout, there might be more possibilities for advancement in the company!
7. Help out new employees Show new employees the ropes and be a positive role model for them. Remember what it was like to be in their shoes and help them out in whatever way you can. This in itself puts you in a leadership role and makes you an important part of the team. 6. Set goals for yourself and work toward them No matter what kind of job you have, setting goals for yourself can help you to achieve great things in any company. If you always have some bigger goal in mind, you are more likely to stay on your toes and work toward the improvement of the company and gain more experiences for yourself. 5. Communicate with your supervisors and co-workers The key to a comfortable work environment is communication. Do your best to communicate often with your supervisors and co-workers about what’s going on in the workplace. Many times, effective communication can prevent misunderstandings and makes working with each other a lot easier! 4. Do your job to the best of your ability No matter what type of job you have, put your best effort into it. Do the best possible job you can, and your efforts will undoubtedly pay off in the future. 3. Develop your people skills There is nothing more valuable in the job market than good people skills. Use
your part-time job as a place to develop those skills. Learn how to talk to people, organize them, lead them and inspire them to dig into a project. These skills will make you a valuable asset to any company. 2. Be a team player Think of yourself and your co-workers as a team, and be the kind of player that does what is best for the team as a whole. Show your employers and your co-workers how well you understand that working together as a team is one of the best ways to be successful. 1. Make it so that when you leave the company, you leave it knowing that you made an impact Ultimately, when you walk out the door from your part-time job for the last time, you want to leave a legacy. Leave knowing that the company is better off for you having been there, and also knowing that you learned valuable lessons and skills that will help you down the road. Leave knowing that you can ask your supervisor(s) to write you an excellent letter of recommendation for future jobs. Leave for the last time knowing that you made a difference. The Making It Count website, part of Monster.com, is a tool for students transitioning into high school, into college and into their careers. The site includes interactive games, tools and e-newsletters. For more info, go to www. makingitcount.com.
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Join us for Love a Club Day
Coastal Bend College sponsors a variety of clubs, organizations and honorary societies on campus. Each is geared toward enhancing the college experience. Love a Club Day is an opportunity to meet club members and to find a club that fits your needs.
Feb. 10, Alice Campus Activity Area, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 10, Beeville Campus SUB, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 11, Kingsville Campus Multi-Purpose Room, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 11, Pleasanton Campus Lobby Area, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
CBC-sponsored clubs are primarily student run with a staff or faculty advisor. They meet on a regular basis and have club officers.
Last year, one club raised funds to send members to a national convention. A different club hosted a community event. Another donated toys and clothing to needy children. Club membership looks great on a resume.
Clubs offer great opportunities to get to know people who share your interests or your profession. In addition to fellowship, groups get together to perform community outreach activities.
Love a Club Day will be held on Feb. 10 in Alice and Feb. 11 in Beeville, Kingsville and Pleasanton. Stop by for information about what each organization has to offer or contact Roxanne Aguirre at raguirre@coastalbend.edu.
2010 Lady Cougars Softball Schedule Jan. 29 CBC at Laredo Community College
Laredo
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Mar. 19 Lamar State College at CBC
Beeville
1 p.m./3 p.m.
Jan. 30 Laredo Community College at CBC
Beeville
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Mar. 20 Angelina College at CBC
Beeville
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Mar. 26 CBC at Galveston Community College
Galveston
1 p.m./3 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant 11 a.m./1 p.m.
Mar. 27 CBC at Alvin Community College
Alvin
1 p.m./3 p.m.
Feb. 12 Cow Town Classic
Fort Worth
TBA
Apr. 9
Beeville
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Feb. 13 Cow Town Classic
Fort Worth
TBA
Apr. 10 Blinn College at CBC
Beeville
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Feb. 26 CBC at Laredo Community College
Laredo
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Apr. 16 CBC at Angelina College
Lufkin
4 p.m./6 p.m.
Feb. 27 Laredo Community College at CBC
Beeville
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Apr. 17 CBC at Lamar State College
Port Arthur
1 p.m./3 p.m.
Mar. 5 Tourney
Longview
TBA
Apr. 23 Alvin Community College at CBC
Beeville
1 p.m./3 p.m.
Mar. 6 Tourney
Longview
TBA
Apr. 24 Galveston Community College at CBC
Beeville
1 p.m./3 p.m.
Mar. 7 Tourney
Longview
TBA
Mar. 12 CBC at Blinn College
Brenham
2 p.m./4 p.m.
Mar. 13 CBC at San Jacinto College
Houston
3 p.m./5 p.m.
Feb. 6
CBC at North East Texas Comm Coll/
Cisco College
San Jacinto College at CBC
Coach: Roxanne Aguirre
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CBC Board of TRUSTEES
CBC grad fills board position vacated by Morón
Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees accepted
“We lost Dr. Hogue’s medical expertise when he
the resignation of Fred Morón with regret in a special
resigned from the board. Gomez will be an advocate
meeting held in January. Morón served the college board
for the health services industry,” Jaure said. Dr. Grady
for eight years.
“Sam” Hogue Jr., a former Beeville physician, resigned
from the board last fall after having served 12 years.
In a letter addressed to the board of trustees, Morón
stated that he was “grateful and honored” to have served
on the board. He asked that his resignation be effective
to fill Hogue’s term (Place 2).
immediately prompting the board to move swiftly on
filling Place 4 in his absence.
on the board,” CBC President Dr. Thomas Baynum said.
“He has had a long career in education and his experience
“Morón always focused on CBC employees and
Douglas Arnold, recently sworn in, was appointed “We are very fortunate to have Mr. Arnold serve
how they work as a cohesive unit for the betterment of
and expertise will be assets to the college.”
the college,” Paul Jaure, board chairman, said. “He was
also a great activist for students.”
small and rural school districts. He started his career
in Pawnee as a high school teacher and principal of the
With a full show of support, the board unanimously
Arnold is a longtime educator and advocate for
appointed Victor Gomez to fill the vacant seat.
elementary school. He was named Conservation Teacher of
the Year, representing Bee County. He was later principal
“I’m excited that his is one of our graduates,”
CBC President Dr. Thomas Baynum said. Gomez, a
of Pawnee High School. He went on to serve as Pawnee
graduate of A.C. Jones High School, is the first Coastal
Independent School District Superintendent from 1973 to
Bend College graduate to sit on the board of trustees.
1994 and Orange Grove ISD Superintendent from 1994 to
He graduated from CBC in 1998 and 1999, and went on
2002. He was named Region 2 Superintendent of the Year.
to Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi to earn a
Today, Arnold is as a school finance consultant for the
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Region 2 Education Service Center in Corpus Christi.
Gomez is manager of medical, surgical and
He is a graduate of Texas A&I University in
pediatrics nursing at Christus Spohn Hospital in Beeville.
Kingsville, where he earned bachelors and masters
He has worked for Christus Spohn as manager of the
degrees and superintendent certification. For six years,
coronary intensive care unit in Corpus Christi; and
Arnold served as director of the Equity Center, an
education coordinator and ICU nurse in Beeville. He is a
advocacy group that represents the interests of low and
registered nurse and a certified EMT paramedic.
mid-wealth school districts. He served as director of
Texas Association of Community Schools, a group that
Betty Sims, CBC Nursing Director, was excited
to hear about the appointment. “We are going full circle
represents small, mid-sized and rural school districts
now. This is a ‘grow your own’ effort,” Sims said. She
in Texas, for three years. Arnold is an Honorary
has worked with Gomez through the nursing advisory
Membership Texas Association of School Administrators.
committee at the college. She was excited to learn that he
has moved up into a “more regulatory role.”
serve appointments until elections are held in May.
Fischer was appointed to the board after the departure of
The Beeville native is also active in the community.
Arnold, Gomez and Laura Fischer (Place 7) will
He is a longtime youth football and baseball coach. He is
longtime trustee R.W. “Bill” Dirks who left after 37 years
a member of the Beeville Athletic Booster Club and St.
of service to the college. Emilia Dominguez (Place 5), is
Joseph’s Parish Council.
also up for election this May.
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Coastal Bend College Celebrates Nationwide Student Success
The TRiO Program hosted by Coastal Bend
College will celebrate TRiO Day on Feb. 5 in Beeville and Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. in Alice at the Coastal Bend
TRiO Day at CBC Beeville Campus is Feb. 5 TRiO Day at CBC Aice Campus is Feb. 19
College. TRiO Day is a nationwide annual celebration
annual award of $306,752, serves 750 area students
that recognizes the value of the federally-funded TRiO
in grades six through 12. Participating schools are
Programs and the successes of their students.
Beeville, George West, Karnes City, Kenedy, Mathis,
Odem, Pettus, Refugio, Runge, Skidmore, Taft and
The Beeville event will start at at 9:30 a.m. and
end at 1:30 p.m. Approximately 240 students and
Three Rivers.
staff members from CBC and area high schools
will participate in workshops highlighting career
annual award of $220,000, serves 625 students in
opportunities and other relevant student issues.
grades nine through 12 from Alice, Ben Bolt-Palito
TRiO Programs are educational opportunity
Blanco, Benavides, Falfurrias, Freer, Orange Grove,
outreach programs designed to help students from
Premont and San Diego High Schools. In addition
families whose income is under $33,075 (for a family
to counseling, participants receive information
of four), where neither parent has
TRiO Facts:
graduated from college and/or the student will be a first-generation American college student to graduate
Educational Talent Search in Alice, with an
åAn estimated 2 million TRiO students have graduated from college nationwide.
and move on to participate more fully in America’s economic and social life. The program provides information on pre-college opportunities.
Through TRiO, our nation is
committed to providing educational
origin, gender, age or disability. Over 2,700 TRiO Programs currently serve nearly 866,000 Americans across the United States. Thirty-seven percent of
å TRiO Student Support Services participants have a 22% greater chance of entering their third year of college than similar students without the benefit of TRiO.
Hispanic; four percent are Native American and four percent are Asian. There are 2,200 students with
and financial aid. This early-intervention program understand their educational opportunities and options. Over 386,000 Americans are enrolled nationwide in 510 TRiO ETS programs. Upward Bound, with an
åStudents who receive a full range of TRiO services (counseling, special courses, and tutoring) are twice as likely to be retained and continue their post-secondary education.
TRiO students are White; 35 percent are African-American; 19 percent are
requirements, scholarships
helps students to better
opportunities for all Americans regardless of race, creed, color, national
about college admissions
annual award of $383,533, helps 75 high school students prepare for higher education. Participating schools are Beeville, George West, Mathis, Odem, Pettus and Skidmore.
åUpward Bound students are 4 times more likely to graduate from college than those students who do not participate in this program.
disabilities and more than 25,000 U.S.
Upward Bound G.O.S.T., with an annual award of $250,000, serves 50 students in grades nine and ten. Participating high school are George West,
veterans currently enrolled in programs.
Odem, Sinton and Taft. Participants receive instruction
TRiO has been in existence at Coastal Bend College
in literature, composition, mathematics and science
since the mid-1970s. There are two Educational
on college campuses after school, on Saturdays and
Talent Search (ETS) programs; two Upward Bound
during the summer. Currently 774 programs are in
(UB) programs and a Student Support Services (SSS)
operation throughout the United States.
program.
award of $300,466. The program provides services to
Educational Talent Search in Beeville, with an
Student Support Services receives an annual
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215 students at Coastal Bend College. Participants
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are assisted with staying in school and eventually earning their baccalaureate degrees. Participants receive tutoring, counseling, remedial instruction
February 5 -- “The Gimbles,” (Texas-style symphony
and numerous other services while enrolled at CBC.
of swing and country music), 7:30 p.m., CBC
Students are now being served at over 930 colleges
Cultural & Educational Programs
and universities nationwide. Coastal Bend College TRiO staff include Velma
February 28 -- San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble,
Elizalde, Dean of Student Services; Amy Gonzales,
admission, 3 p.m., Beeville Concert
Senior Office Specialist; Jeri Morton, Student
Association
Support Services Project Director; Kayla Devora, SSS Counselor; Sylvia Lopez, SSS Secretary; Cheryl
March 4 -- Texas Boys Choir, 7:30 p.m., CBC
Gallagher, UB Counselor; Janice Fernandez, UB
Cultural & Educational Programs
Secretary; Lupe Ganceres, Educational Talent Search Project Director; Renee Brown ETS Counselor; Celeste
March 5 -- “Mood Indigo,” (vocal duo performing
Ude, ETS Counselor; Mary Alice Rivera, ETS Tutor
popular music from the 1920’s to the present),
Coordinator/Secretary; Heather Anderson, Upward
7:30 p.m., CBC Cultural & Educational
Bound G.O.S.T Project Director; Dina Villegas, UB
Programs
G.O.S.T Secretary; Josie Schuenemann, Educational Talent Search Project Director (Alice Campus); Julie
March 27 -- Annual Talent Show & Dinner, dinner
Enriques, ETS Counselor; Dee Dee Arismendez, ETS Tutor Coordinator/Secretary.
at 6 p.m. in James R. Dougherty Student Union
For more information on the TRiO Programs, call:
7:30 p.m., Beeville Community Chorus
Building, admission, show in auditorium at
åEducational Talent Search Program (Beeville): (361)
April 1 -- “Judith Calhoun,” organist, 3 p.m.,
354-2706
CBC Cultural & Educational Programs
åEducational Talent Search Program (Alice): (361)
Committee
664-3081 åUpward Bound Program: (361) 354-2715
April 24 -- Spring Concert, Mission Espiritu Santo,
åUpward Bound G.O.S.T Program: (361) 354-2746
Goliad State Park, park entrance fee, 7:30
åStudent Support Services: (361) 354-2718
p.m.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
2
Temple College
Beeville
2 p.m.
5
Southwest Texas Jr. College
Uvalde
6 p.m.
4
Lee College
Baytown
2 p.m.
13
Lone Star College – CyFair
Houston
2 p.m.
8-9
Coastal Bend College Tourney
Beeville
TBA
19
Claredon College
Temple
6 p.m.
12
Lone Star College -- Tomball
Beeville
4 p.m.
23
Schreiner University JV
Beeville
6 p.m.
18
Victoria College
Victoria
7 p.m.
23
Lone Star College -- CyFair
Beeville
2 p.m.
MARCH
25
Schreiner University JV
Kerrville
7 p.m.
2
Region XIV Play-off
TBA
TBA
30
Southwest Texas Jr. College
Beeville
3 p.m.
4
Region XIV Tourney
Tyler
TBA
Head Coach: Bucky Hartman
Assistant Coach: Tony Martinez
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Coastal Bend College Cultural and Educational Programs Committee hosts a free performance of The Gimbles, three generations of musicians, on Friday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. in the Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium in Beeville. The Gimbles play a Texasstyle symphony of swing and country music. Emily, Dick and Johnny Gimble, with David Levin, are each powerhouse musicians in their own right but together they resonate the very roots of Western swing. The Gimbles’ program is a mix of Texas (western) swing, their versions of standards from the 1930s and 1940s, a little bit of Texas country, and a healthy dose of humor. Emily Gimble, born into two generations of swinging musicians, came out swinging. She has progressed from her first fiddle and guitar to vocals and piano. Growing up surrounded by professional musicians like Ray Benson & Asleep at the Wheel, Randy Elmore’s Swing Showcase and her grandfather, Johnny Gimble, it is
no surprise that Emily pursued a musical career. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Commercial Music – Vocal Performance from McLennan Community College in Waco. She completed work on her first CD – “A Case of The Gimbles” in 2005, featuring all three generations of Gimble musicians and an allstar cast of Austin’s finest musicians. She is currently performing with The Marshall For Swing Band and Warren Hood and the Hoodlums.
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Emily’s dad, Dick, grew up with the swing beat and the sweet sound of fiddle in his blood. He was born while his dad, Johnny, was on the road with Bob Wills. Johnny began teaching Dick to play bass and guitar in junior high and later hired him into the band. They have played a thousand gigs since then. Dick studied jazz at the University of Texas and did a stint as a session man in Nashville. His performing and recording career has included work with such musical luminaries as Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Floyd Tillman and Walt Wilkins. He has performed on Austin City Li m it s, backing Tom T. Hall, Merle Travis, Charlie Pride, Chet Atkins and Garrison Keillor, and performed with Carrie Underwood during the Grammy Awards. Dick is a 25-year faculty member in the Commercial Music Program at McLennan Communit y Col lege in Waco. He and Marilynn, his wife of 40 years, have three children: Jon Richard, Jeni Re’ and Emily Ann Gimble. Johnny Gimble, National Heritage Awardee and 2005 Texas State Musician, grew up in rural East Texas. He and his four musical brothers performed on the radio in the 1930s. He is perhaps best known for his successful stint with “Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys.” A big part of the Johnny’s legend
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grows from the fact that he is consummate sideman, session artist and band leader. The Grammy awardwinning artist was named “Instrumentalist of the Year” four times by the Country Music Association and threetime “Fiddler of the Year” by The Academy of Country Music eight times. Fiddler Danny Levin is also a Grammy awardwinning artist. He got his start as a classical cellist but when he heard Texas swing and recorded with Johnny Gimble, he put the cello away. Danny was Asleep at the Wheel’s first fiddler, toured and recorded with the “Wheel” for most of the 1970s and earned two Grammys with the band. Danny is an accomplished jazz guy now. He released a CD of standards and originals called Nutbars in 2008. He recently returned to the cello for some new music bands in Austin. His day job is running an ad music studio in Austin called Tequila Mockingbird. The G i mble s’ performance is free and open to the public. It is one of the many concerts offered at no cost to the community throughout the year by the college. For more information on upcoming events at Coastal Bend College, contact James Lee at (361) 354-2303 or jlee@coastalbend.edu.
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More than 150 area veterans and their families attended the Vet Info Fair last month in Beeville. Representatives from Coastal Bend College, VFW Post 9170, Texas Veterans Land Board, Texas Veterans Commission and local businesses provided information and offered services to local veterans. The event provided an opportunity for veterans of all branches of the military to get information in a single setting, socialize with others and grab a complimentary lunch.
FREE Dental Care in February February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. To celebrate, get your teeth checked at CBC Dental Clinic. Free dental care this month for all patients. Call now to make an appointment: Monday appointment times: Wednesday appointment times:
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Call (361)354-2555 for an appointment