CBC Forum 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102 361.354.2399 Free GED prep courses CBC provides FREE GED preparation courses for those interested in earning a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Applications are being accepted now for classes held Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Classes are held at the Coastal Bend College Lott-Canada Facility, located at 900 W. Corpus Christi St (U.S. Hwy 59 West) in Beeville. GED and Adult Basic Education classes are held in Beeville, George West, Ingleside, Sinton and Taft. For more information, contact Roxann Gleason at (361) 3626095 or rgleason@coastalbend.edu.
Register now for ESL classes Coastal Bend College is sponsoring a free series of English as a Second Language classes on Tuesday through Thursday
Beeville Community Band is recruiting for the 2011-2012 performance season. Anyone with musical experience and a love of playing can join. The band meets on Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. in the Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Building at Coastal Bend College. For more information, contact Gene Stephenson at (361) 3542305 or estephenson@coastalbend.edu.
Passport program Coastal Bend College and A.C. Jones High School will host the annual Sophomore Class Passport Program on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Marecek Physical Fitness Center in Beeville. Dual credit students who are Bee County residents can take tuition-free college classes. Parents interested in learning about dual credit opportunities available for high schoolers are encouraged to attend and
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health-related topics, send your resume to Glynis Strause, Continuing Education, 3800 Charco Road, Beeville, TX 78102 or email to ghstraus@coastalbend.edu.
360 Training: Alcohol Server Training This course provides all the necessary knowledge and techniques needed to be a responsible server of alcohol on the premises of a restaurant, bar, club, or hotel. Specifically, students will learn: how to protect themselves and the establishment they work in from liability; how alcohol affects their customers; how to recognize the effects of alcohol on customers; how to prevent customers from becoming intoxicated; how to intervene when they need to cut someone off; how to prevent and deal with disturbances, and; how to accurately check IDs and recognize minors. Please call (361)362-2366 or go to www.coastalbend.edu/ce for more information.
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nights from 6:30 to 9 p.m. These classes are for adults learning English as a second language. Beginner through advanced students are welcome and can register at any time. Classes are held at the Lott Canada Building at 900 West Corpus Christi in Beeville. For more information, contact Roxann Gleason at (361) 3626095 or rgleason@coastalbend.edu.
Join the community band in Beeville Did you play an instrument in high school? Do you want to join a band? The
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CBC seeks instructors for CE courses Coastal Bend College is expanding the course offerings in continuing education to include a wide variety of classes to meet the needs of the community. There is a need for more qualified instructors. If you can teach courses such a cake decorating, cooking, dancing, music, art,
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This course provides all the necessary knowledge and techniques needed to be a responsible seller of alcohol at a grocery store, convenience store, liquor store, or package store where alcohol is consumed off the premises. Specifically, students will learn: how to protect themselves and the establishment they work in from liability; how alcohol affects their customers; how to recognize the effects of alcohol on their customers; how to prevent customers from becoming intoxicated; how to intervene when they need to refuse a sale to someone; how to prevent and deal with disturbances; how to accurately check IDs and recognize minors; how to prevent second party sales and loitering, and; how to refuse a sale. Please call (361)362-2366 or go to www.coastalbend.edu/ce for more information.
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The 2012 Coastal Bend College Wildlife Calendar showcases the Coastal Bend at its best and most beautiful. Local photographers Linda Alley of Corpus Christi; Robert Benson of Normanna; John Breidenbach, Sylvia GarciaSmith, James Hunt, Sheryl Hunt, Jimmy Jackson, Alex Kibler, Linda Swickheimer and John West of Beeville; and Bobbie Waldron and Janice Webb of George West, share the region as they see it with an annual wall calendar available at local businesses and chambers of commerce. John Breidenbach
Linda Alley
Robert Benson
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DECEMBER GRADS
Coastal Bend College announces Fall 2011 graduates
Coastal Bend College congratulates students who recently earned degrees and certificates. The list of Fall 2011 graduates follows. Gisele A. Solis of Agua Dulce, Associate of Science Degree Christina Rae Gonzalez of Alice, Associate of Arts Degree Cesar Campos of Alice, Associate of Science Degree Deidra Lea DeLeon of Alice, Associate of Science Degree Ashley Renee Gonzalez of Alice, Associate of Science Degree Randy Ibanez of Alice, Associate of Science Degree Sandra Ramirez of Alice, Associate of Science Degree Andrea Turner of Alice, Associate of Science Degree Stephanie Renee Mendez of Alice, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting; Accounting Level I Certificate; and Accounting Level II Certificate Stephanie Chapa of Alice, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Development and Education Ellen Garcia of Alice, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Development and Education Dalila Gonzalez of Alice, Cosmetology Certificate Sonia A. Trevino of Alice, Cosmetology Certificate Sera F. Quiroga of Beeville, Associate of Arts Degree Mark A. Adamez of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Yvonne Ashley Alaniz of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree with Honors Ysrael Barboza of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree John Roland Castaneda of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Jasmin D. Cortez of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Carissa Beatrice Elizalde of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree with Honors; and Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting and Design Technology with Honors Ashley Gamboa of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Sarah Kathleen Gamez of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree , ΦΘΚ Rebecca L. Geleide of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Rosalinda A. Maldonado of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Jesus Garza Olivarez Jr. of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree with High Honors, ΦΘΚ Linda Garza Oliver of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Brianna Danielle Rios of Beeville, Associate of Science Degree Matthew Guerrero of Beeville, Airframe and Power Techonology -- Airframe Level 1 Certificate Misty Dawn Boyd of Beeville, Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Computer Information Technology -- Web Design with Highest Honors Thianna Wann of Beeville, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology; and Cosmetology Certificate Norma V. Camacho of Beeville, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting Joshua S. Castaneda of Beeville, Basic Welding Technology Level 1 Certificate Vanessa Clark of Beeville, Cosmetology Certificate Maria Anita Rivas of Beeville, Cosmetology Certificate Shanise Edna Sue Wilson of Beeville, Professional Business Technology Certificate Lynnora Viera of Benavides, Cosmetology Certificate Jesse Guajardo Jr. of Bishop, Cosmetology Instructor Certificate Emoline Crystal Gonzales of Campbellton, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Accounting with High Honors, ΦΘΚ Evelyn Rodriguez of Dallas, Associate of Science Degree; Associate of Applied Science Degree in Forensic Science; Associate of Applied Science Degree in Law Enforcement; and Criminal Justice Certificate Miranda N. DeLeon of Dilley, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Professional Business Technology Priscilla Zuniga of George West, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Development and Education Jesse Ray Morin of Karnes City, Oil and Gas Technology Level 1 Certificate Irene Highberg of Karnes City, Professional Business Technology -- Medical Administrative Assistant Level 1 Certificate Travis Ray Escamilla of Kenedy, Associate of Science Degree Kevin Gustafson of Kenedy, Associate of Science Degree Caleb Jordan Borroum of Kenedy, Airframe and Power Techonology -- Airframe Level 1 Certificate Rhonda Soliz of Kenedy, Cosmetology Certificate Rudy Calzada of Kingsville, Associate of Science Degree with Honors Balmore Mejia of Kingsville, Associate of Science Degree Jessica L. Pena of Kingsville, Associate of Science Degree
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Jared Ray Salas of Kingsville, Associate of Science Degree Nicholas Munoz of Kingsville, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Info Technology with Highest Honors, ΦΘΚ Alicia Pelagio Perez of Kingsville, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Early Development and Education with Honors Latoya Ashante Austin of Kingsville, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Professional Business Technology -- Medical Specialization Nicholas Munoz of Kingsville, Computer Information Technology -- Networking Specialization Level 1 Certificate Alyssa Nicole Ramirez of Kingsville, Cosmetology Certificate Andrew C. Linsalata of Montgomery, Oil and Gas Technology Level 1 Certificate Margarita Elizabeth Velasquez Espindola of Orange Grove, Associate of Science Degree Gabriel Badillo of Orange Grove, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Erik Duarte of Orange Grove, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Richard Everett of Orange Grove, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Bryan Hoelscher of Orange Grove, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Michael Dean Stehle of Orange Grove, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Reed Caleb Vollmering of Orange Grove, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Casey Lynn Pargmann of Pettus, Associate of Science Degree Medardo E. Berrones of Poteet, Cosmetology Certificate Gabriel Espinoza Valdez of Riviera, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer Info Technology, ΦΘΚ Jaime Omar Aguilar of Robstown, Airframe and Power Techonology -- Airframe Level 1 Certificate Megan Campbell Brooks of Rockport, Associate of Science Degree Stacy A. Kraatz of Runge, Associate of Science Degree Omar Guerra Jr. of San Diego, Associate of Applied Science
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Degree in Law Enforcement Michael A. Garcia of San Diego, Basic Welding Technology Level 1 Certificate Damien R. Liesmann of Sandia, Basic Welding Skills Level 1 Certificate -- High School Dual Credit Jessica L. Cochran of Skidmore, Associate of Science Degree Mariaelena Perez of Skidmore, Associate of Science Degree Starr Victoria Olivares of Skidmore, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Records Coding with High Honors, ΦΘΚ MarshaVaughan of Skidmore, Cosmetology Certificate Adriana Lynette Gonzales of Three Rivers, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Records Coding Laura Mae Zuver of Three Rivers, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Records Coding Lorene Tonia Ruiz of Three Rivers, Associate of Science Degree Lindsey R. Hann of Tuleta, Cosmetology Certificate Melissa Ann Gazaway of Utopia, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Christina Rae Chapa of Victoria, Associate of Arts Degree Heather Marie Randall of Yorktown, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Drafting and Design Technology; and Drafting and Design Technology Certificate Phit Theta Kappa Honor Society recognizes and encourages academic achievement of two-year college students; and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through participation in honors, leadership, service and fellowship programming. Coastal Bend College is a comprehensive, public community college serving a diverse South Texas area. It is a studentcentered institution committed to the highest integrity and to the development of an educational culture that supports creativity, encourages professional development, and promotes excellence in all areas. Coastal Bend College is located in Beeville, Texas with campuses in Alice, Kingsville and Pleasanton, Texas. For more information about the college, go to: www.coastalbend.edu.
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Coastal Bend College recognizes students for academic achievement during the Fall 2011 semester. Students named to the scholastic leadership roll, also called the “dean’s list,” completed 12 or more semester hours with passing grades in all courses and earned a semester grade-point-average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. More than 300 students were honored, including the following: Agua Dulce: Breena Torres; and Katie Wernecke; Alice: Carol Cadena; Jimie Castillo; David Cuevas; Robert De La Fuente; Leagh Dorsett; Pamela Duckworth; Jose Franco; Jonathan Garcia ; Adan Garza; Christy Garza; Jacqueline Garza; Maria Gonzalez; Ilene Guzman; Adrian Hernandez; Lace Jaramillo; Courtney King; Daniel Lopez; Elias Lopez; Roman Molina; Paul Rodriguez; Anna Salinas; Homero Salinas; Ashley Silva; Jose Trevino; Vicky Trevino; Cecilia Vahalik; Nora Varela; and Dalia Ynfante;
Omid Ebrahimi; Meagan Elder; Carissa Elizalde; Chriselda Espinoza; George Fiegel; Thomas Fierova; Daisy Fish; Heather Flores; Maria Garcia; Adrian Gloor; Joseph Gomez; Kristina Gonzales; Steven Gonzales; Martha Gonzalez; Delilah Guerrero; Nadia Hernandez; Nichlos Hernandez; Courtney House; Klairissa Jones; Vanessa Jones; Lauryn Kennedy; Joel Larakers; Natalie Lavigne; Lisa Leal; Apryl Leary; Colette Magyer; Delmer Magyer; Jonetta Maniatakos; Jessica Martin; Arrial Mendoza; Brittany Mercado; Melissa Molina; Cody Moron; Jessie Nelson; Linda Oliver; Sara Pena; Cody Rader; Hilary Ramos; John Ramos; Daniel Rea; Courtnie Reagan; Walter Richardson; MariaAnita Rivas; Brianna Rodriguez; Erica Rodriguez; Olga Rodriguez; Latasha Russell; Matthew Saldivar; Blanca Sanchez; Brittany Sauceda; Ashley Scott; Peyton Tabb; Justine Thomas; Delilah Torres; Alejandra Tovar; Jade Trevino; Trish Villanueva; Kasandra Villarreal; Thianna Wann; Jonathan Westlund; and Karianne Wilder;
Beeville: Victoria Adame; Elizabeth Alaniz; Yvonne Alaniz; Kristina Alvarado; Graciela Avila-Perez; Brooke Bates; Jonathan Billman; William Bond; Philip Brewer; Elaine Brown; Norma Camacho; Lisa Cano; Alexis Cantrell; Richard Cantu; Jessica Cardenas; Chrissi Casanova; Taylor Castillo; Melissa Chadwick; Vanessa Clark; Cary Claypool; Michelle Dang;
Benavides: Theresa Gonzalez; and Humberto Hinojosa Bishop: Jennifer Alvarez; Jesse Guajardo; Brandon Haddy; Ashley Jimenez; Antonio Neri; Nancy Palacios; and Jessica Resurez; Brownsville: Raymon Casas; Cristian Gonzalez
Charlotte: Evette Aguilar; Hilda Ogden; and Naomi Ybarra; Christine: Gayla Moczygemba; Concepcion: Rita Vera Santos; Conroe: Andrew Linsalata; Corpus Christi: Austin Gramlich; and Breanna Hohenstein; Del Rio: Dariela Ramirez; Dripping Springs: Connor Lewis: El Campo: Mario Rodriguez; Falfurrias: Samantha Ochoa; Falls City: Eric Gaspard; Fowlerton: Allison Donnell; Freer: James Beeson; Viviana Garza; and Edward Salinas; George West: Tabitha Adkins; Angela Berlanga; Kayla Kristoff ; and Kimberley Montgomery;
Ben Bolt: Kristina Alaniz; Austin: Lindsay Cathey; Vanessa Cruz; and Ladarrien Williams;
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Campbellton: Emoline Gonzales;
Goliad: Vishvashkumar Bhakta; Mason Bonner; and Hayden Otwell; Gonzales: Tamara Williams; Hallettsville: Callie Erickson; Hebbronville: Diliana Ramos; and Saralisa Segovia; Hobson: Mary Benavides; and Ryan
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Nordheim: Warren Miller;
Houston: Matthew Lofquist; Amy Macias; and Caitlyn Tran;
Normangee: Rebecca Smith;
Gentry; John Harris; Jose Luna; Guadalupe Martinez; Kristy Perez; and Christel Varnon;
Orange Grove: Arnaldo Hernandez; Mildreth Ostos; Cynthia Parker; Heather Pearson; Samantha Priddy; and Chelsea Torres;
Skidmore: Joseph Chavarria; Sarah Garcia; Alex Gonzales; Robert Henshall; Liliana Lopez; Katherine Mireles; and Marsha Vaughan;
Pettus: Michael Lee; Stephanie Rey; and Alexandria Skau;
Spring: Michael Kane;
Karnes City: Christopher Benavides; Stormy Campos; Carl Foley; Virginia Morales; and Daniel Pittman; Kenedy: Kandace Escamilla; Ana Garza; Sabrina Gonzales; and Rhonda Soliz; Kingsville: Barbara Atayde; Angelica Binarao; Christine Cardec; Gaspar Flores; David Gearin; Haile Hannon; Michael Haunschild; Mario Hernandez; Eric Longoria; Alejandro Lopez; Alicia Lopez-Burciaga; Ricardo Mendiondo; Charlene Morgado; Kristine Munoz; Clarissa Orta; Anette Rangel; Linda Rios; Josephine Rodriguez; Joshua Rojas; Raymond Rubio; Antonio Sanchez; Melissa Smith; Emilia Torres; Jose Torres; Betty Trevino; Christopher Vargas; Martina Villegas; and Steffanie Wysack;
Taft: Mario Colmenero; Pleasanton: Lorrin Garcia; Gabrielle Judkins; Bianca Pickett; Margarita Sanchez; and Keisha Skipworth;
Three Rivers: Marina Fox; Jeremy Pape; and Lei Lani Silva Julius;
Poteet: Medardo Berrones; Kathy Fernandez; Josefina Guerra; Gina Leal; Chonita Valdez; and Miche’le Valdez;
Tilden: Hillary Gillin; Brandon Patterson; and Mamie Shelton;
Premont: Robert Longoria;
Victoria: Tyler Berger; Galvan ; and Jamie Soliz;
Refugio: Cristian Padron; Richard Solis; and Joseph Sommer; Richmond: Robert Warley;
Tuleta: Jedidiah Thomas; Heather
Woodsboro: Joseph Barraza; Pamela Henderson; Shane Henderson; Stephen Houck; Marc Sanchez; Robert Torres; and Matthew Tuttle;
Riviera: Kelly Quackenbush; La Vernia: Rebecca Klaus; Laredo: Erika Pardo;
Robstown: Angela Prishker; Reanna Scull; and Alessandra Vela;
Yorktown: Tabitha Horny; Heather Randall; and Terilynn Zengerle; Calhoun, Georgia: Sarah Barfield;
Marion: Sean Smith; Mathis: Ashley Encinia; Monique Flores; Mindy Guerra; and Jordan Wendland;
San Antonio: Pilar Curtis; Leslie De La Cruz; Hilda Garcia; and Amber Larsen; San Diego: Adam Chapa; Jessica Solis; and Angela Vidal;
Meyersville: Kayla Wendel; Midland: Brenda Lopez; and Julie Robinson;
Sandia: Maria Becerril; and Tiffany Rochester; Santa Maria: Jessica Guzman;
Nixon: Rocio Vazquez; Sinton:
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Alberta, Canada Madison Fredriksen, Raymond; Tara Easthope, Lethbridge; and Sarah Lepp, Vulcan; and Saskatchewan, Canada Stephanie Tremel, Moose Jaw. Students have received certificates of achievement and the honor is designated on their transcripts.
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Coastal Bend College announces its 2012 Lady Cougars softball roster, including the following athletes: Brianna Brunner of Calallen, a/an Outfielder, is a 2010 graduate of Calallen High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar. Kelsi Salzinger of Falls City, an Infielder, is a 2011 graduate of Falls City High School. Jaqueline Guthrie of Houston, a Pitcher/Outfielder, is a 2011 graduate of Cy-Lakes High School. Kelsy Runk of Ingleside, a Pitcher/First Baseman, is a 2010 graduate of Ingleside High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar. Joseta Hernandez of Beeville, a Utility Player, is a 2011 graduate of A.C. Jones High School. Olga “Danielle” Doria of San Marcos, an Outfielder, is a 2011 graduate of San Marcos High School. Christina Vasquez of Houston, a Pitcher/Infielder, is a 2011 graduate of Cypress Falls High School. Maria Lopez of Lyford, a Catcher/Infielder, is a 2010 graduate of Lyford High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar. Sabrina Gonzalez of Alice, a Utility Player/Pitcher, is a 2010 graduate of Alice High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar.
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Michelle Flores of Ben Bolt, an Infielder/Second Baseman, is a 2010 graduate of Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar. Samantha Sanchez of Corpus Christi, a Left Fielder/Slapper, is a 2010 graduate of Carroll High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar. Lora Garcia of San Antonio, a Short Stop/Infielder, is a 2011 graduate of Oliver Wendell Holmes High School. Chelsea Guzman of Kingsville, a Pitcher/Infielder, is a 2011 graduate of Bishop High School. Shelby Winters of Houston, a Catcher/Utility Player, is a 2010 graduate of Cypress Falls High School. Naomi Trevino of Port Lavaca, an Outfielder, is a 2010 graduate of Calhoun High School. She is a returning Lady Cougar. Amy Macias of Houston, a Third Baseman/Catcher, is a 2011 graduate of Jersey Village High School. Stephanie Salinas of Mathis, a Pitcher/Outfielder, is a 2011 graduate of Mathis High School. Coastal Bend College competes in National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 14 in men’s soccer, men’s basketball, women’s softball and women’s volleyball. For more information about college sports, contact CBC Athletic Coordinator Estevan Vasquez at (361) 354-2721 or visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu/sports. The softball schedule follows.
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DATE OPPONENT Feb. 4 Our Lady of the Lake University Feb. 10-11 Cow Town Classic Tournament Feb. 24-25 Temple College Tournament
PLACE San Antonio Fort Worth Temple
March 2-4 March 9 March 10 March 16 March 17 March 23 March 24 March 30 March 31 April 13 April 14 April 20 April 21
NJCAA Region 14 Crossover Tourney Blinn College San Jacinto College Lamar State College Angelina College Galveston College Alvin Community College San Jacinto College Blinn College Angelina College Lamar State College Alvin Community College Galveston College
Longview Brenham Houston Beeville Beeville Galveston Alvin Beeville Beeville Lufkin Port Arthur Beeville Beeville
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NJCAA Region XIV Tournament
DATE Feb. 3 Feb. 6 Feb. 15 Feb. 18 Feb. 27
OPPONENT Southwest Texas Junior College-Uvalde Victoria College Temple College Lone Star College-Tomball Victoria College
PLACE Uvalde Victoria Temple Tomball Beeville
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TIME 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 7 p.m. TBA
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It sounds boring, but it’s critical to making the most of your college experience. Hopefully, you’ll set some aggressive goals for yourself; time management will help you achieve them. Here are some thoughts on how to manage your time: 1. Schedule early classes Eight o’clock classes are great if you can get up easily; nine o’clock if you can’t. They will force you to get out of bed at a reasonable time, not unlike you did in high school and what your future employer will expect from you. 2. Study between classes Often you’ll have one or two hours to kill. Go to the library and put those hours to work for you. It’s amazing the number of ways people waste time between classes. Get into the routine of making valuable use of these time slots. It’s not that tough. 3. Study after class before dinner This seems rather obvious, but you’d be blown away at how many college students watch soap operas, cartoons or spend hours online in the afternoon. It’s incredible. Why not put this time to better use and save your free time for fun in the evening or on the weekend? 4. When you study, focus on it Make it quality study time, not social time. Do it in a quiet environment and at a high level of intensity. If you maximize the quality of your effort, you’ll minimize the amount of time you need to give it.
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LONGEVITY AWARDS
College acknowledges faculty, staff for dedicated service Coastal Bend College recognizes faculty and staff members with long service to the institution. The following have achieved milestones in their careers at the college and will be honored for their service during a Feb. 10 ceremony. Ann Harrell, 35 years, Kingsville Campus Jayne Duryea, 30 years, Beeville Campus Amador Ramirez, 30 years, Beeville Campus Robert Roberts, 30 years, Beeville Campus Porfirio Cantu, 25 years, Beeville Campus Edward Rojas, 20 years, Beeville Campus Josephine Schuenemann, 20 years, Alice Campus Wayne Slingerland, 20 years, Beeville Campus David Sullivan, 20 years, Alice Campus Ta-ah Treadwell, 20 years, Beeville Campus Jovita Trevino, 20 years, Beeville Campus Norma Trevino, 20 years, Beeville Campus Robert Cantu, 15 years, Beeville Campus Richard Cowart, 15 years, Alice Campus Evelyn Cook, 15 years, Beeville Campus Lillian Garza, 15 years, Beeville Campus Sarah Milnarich, 15 years, Beeville Campus Angelica Rea, 15 years, Beeville Campus
Pioneer Natural Resources partnered with Coastal Bend College Customized and Continuing Education Petroleum Industry Training to provide safety training for oil and gas employees. Those who recently completed the training are, from left in back, Kevin Jurgajtis of Falls City; Donnie Justus of Victoria; David Higgins of Dallas; and in front, Anne Beatty of Houston (instructor); Rose Mary Nuñez of Runge; John Schumann of Three Rivers; and Jay Campbell of Kenedy.
Mary Diane Addison, 10 years, Beeville Campus Sulema Caballero, 10 years, Pleasanton Campus Thomas Camacho, 10 years, Beeville Campus Gloria Garza, 10 years, Beeville Campus Pauletta Gomez, 10 years, Beeville Campus Mary Gutierrez, 10 years, Kingsville Campus Ryan Franco, 10 years, Beeville Campus Xiao Li “Mary” Ma, 10 years, Pleasanton Campus Jose Marquez, 10 years, Alice Campus Sylvia Martinez, 10 years, Kingsville Campus Jeffrey Massengill, 10 years, Beeville Campus Thelma Oliver, 10 years, Beeville Campus Mildred Powell, 10 years, Beeville Campus Rita Schimelpfening, 10 years, Pleasanton Campus Omedi Arismendez, 5 years, Alice Campus James Karl Clark, 5 years, Alice Campus Michelle Duran, 5 years, Alice Campus Julie Enrriques, 5 years, Alice Campus Phyllis Garcia, 5 years, Beeville Campus Anna Gomez, 5 years, Beeville Campus Fransisco Gonzales III, 5 years, Beeville Campus Adrian Jackson, 5 years, Beeville Campus Christine Lott, 5 years, Beeville Campus Susan Moczygemba, 5 years, Pleasanton Campus Jeri Morton, 5 years, Beeville Campus Deborah Norment, 5 years, Pleasanton Campus Irma Trevino, 5 years, Pleasanton Campus Christine Wisian, 5 years, Beeville Campus
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College named ‘Military Friendly’ Coastal Bend College was recently recognized for faculty and staff efforts to satisfy the distance learning needs of servicemembers. The college will be included in Military Advanced Education’s 2012 Guide to America’s Top Military-Friendly Colleges & Universities. “It is the policies that the college put into practice that led to being selected for inclusion in the guide,” explained Glenn Berlin, associate publisher, in a letter to the college.
Dates announced for board election Coastal Bend College Board of Trustees approved order calls for an election to be held on May 12 for Place 6, currently held by Carroll Lohse, and Place 7, currently held by Laura Fischer, in compliance with the state election law calendar. Both are full terms. The election schedule follows: First day to file for a place on the ballot .........Feb. 4 Last day to file for a place on the ballot .........March 5 Last day to order general election ...................March 5 First day to apply for ballot by mail .................March 13 Last day to apply for ballot by mail ..................May 4 First day of early voting ........................................April 30 Last day of early voting ........................................May 8 For more information about the election or filing, contact Gloria Rincon, Early Voting Clerk, at Coastal Bend College, (361) 354-2207 or gloriar@coastalbend.edu.
A.C. Jones High School sophomores and parents are encouraged to attend the Passport Program, a dual credit presentation by the high school and Coastal Bend College, to receive information regarding dual credit courses. The Passport Program will take place at Coastal Bend College in Beeville on Friday, Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Peter S. Marecek Physical Fitness Center. Tenth-graders, whose parents signed permission slips, will travel as a group to CBC to learn about earning credits in academic classes and workforce programs. Students will get information on how to take basic academic courses toward bachelor’s degrees or earn certificates in areas including welding, law enforcement, computers, certified nursing and nail technology. They will receive a CBC Passport that provides information about courses and a college identification card that opens doors to college resources including the library and computer labs and gives card holders free admission to college events and performances. Information sessions and campus tours are available to parents who attend. Parents may also participate in roundtable discussions regarding educational opportunities for their children. Sophomores, including those attending Pettus and Skidmore-Tynan High Schools, who are Bee County residents may start taking tuition-free college classes as early as this summer that count for both high school and college credit (dual credit). Lunch will be provided at no charge. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Linney at (361) 354-2722 or email her at jcoker@coastalbend.edu. Coastal Bend College is located at 3800 Charco Road in Beeville.
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Visual Arts Schedule Coastal Bend College’s Simon Michael Art Gallery, located in the Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building on the main campus in Beeville, will exhibit the work of a variety of artists and media. The 2011-2012 gallery schedule follows. Jan. 18 -- Gallery Opening: “Transformations,” Reception and Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building. Closes Feb. 16 Feb. 22 -- Gallery Opening: “CBC Visual Arts Division High School Art Competition,” Reception and Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building. Closes March 11. March 21 -- Gallery Opening: “Wissinger & Wissinger” Reception and Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building. Closes March 23. April 25 -- Gallery Opening: “Student & Faculty Art Exhibition,” Reception and Gallery Talk, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Simon Michael Art Gallery, Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building. Closes May 6 April 25 -- Student Art Sale-: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building. Closes May 6
VITA volunteers in Kingsville include, from left, Lupe Ruiz, VITA Site Coordinator; Imelda Garza, Kingsville Federal Credit Union Retail Loan Officer and VITA volunteer; Yolanda Barbour and Mike Barbour. Coastal Bend College -- Kingsville Campus recently hosted a group of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) volunteers for training. The volunteers will use their skills to assist members of the community with tax filing on Thursdays, 1-8 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The Internal Revenue Service offers free tax help through the VITA program for taxpayers who qualify. The group, sponsored by Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union, brushed up on their income tax knowledge, with special emphasis on changes in the 2011 Tax Code. The trained community volunteers may help with special credits, such as Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC), Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. In addition to free tax return preparation assistance, most sites offer free electronic filing (e-filing). Individuals taking advantage of the e-file program will receive their refunds in half the time compared to returns filed on paper – even faster when tax refunds are deposited directly into one’s bank account. For more information, contact Imelda Garcia at Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union at (361) 595-1900 or igarza@kingsvillefcu.org.
Barnhart Workshop Series Feb. 8, 2012, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. “Relief Printmaking,” Artist –in-Resident: Manuel J. Gonzales Feb. 20-23, 2012, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. “China Painting (Subject to be announced),” Artist-in-Residence: Alzora Zaremba March 7, 2012 “Glassblowing,” Artist-in-Residence: Jayne Duryea, CBC Art Students, and Guest Artists from across Texas April 4, 2012 “Caricatures,” Artist-in-Residence: Lorin Bernsen April 19-20, 2012 “Wildlife Photography,” Artist-in-Residence: TBA All workshops will be held in the Frank Jostes Visual Arts Building. (unless otherwise noted).
Glass Blowing Workshops May 14-17, 2012, Beginning Glass Blowing May 21-24, 2012, Beginning Glass Blowing
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Coastal Bend College students plan to travel to Salamanca, Spain this summer for intensive study in architecture or sociology from June 22 to July 5. Jack Young, Coastal Bend College Drafting and Design Instructor, will lead the group on an exploration of historical and contemporary Spanish architecture in public and private spaces. Kelly Rea will teach Essentials of Sociology with a special emphasis on Spanish culture to an accompanying group of students. Young, a member of American Institute of Building Design and the Texas Institute of Building Design, will accompany local guides in introducing Spanish culture through excursions to Madrid, Toledo, Segovia, Avila and Granada. The academic emphasis will be on the relationship, culture, geography, climate, natural resources and materials that complement design methods of construction. All students will participate in these excursions. “Studying architecture in Spain will be a valued learning experience in which students will be able to examine European design features,” Young explained. “Touring throughout Spain will provide students an indepth appreciation of the diversity of architectural design within different regions and demonstrate how historical designs can influence modern design.” All students will live with host families; the homes are located throughout Salamanca. Most of the host families are made up of individuals who do not speak English. In addition to having an opportunity to be immersed in
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the language, students will view aspects of the Spanish lifestyle that are inaccessible to most visitors. Sociology students will observe and analyze the social institutions of family, education, population, class, environment, religion and industrialization in Spain. The course will encompass classroom instruction supplemented with an online component and a residential living experience. “Studying sociology and Spanish culture abroad will be tremendous for students. Living with host families will allow students a firsthand look at Spanish culture including familial life, customs and traditions, language, dietary habits, religious practices, arts and entertainment,” Rea said. The two-week trip is open to college and high school students, teachers seeking professional development and travelers. Students in the Special Topics in Architecture course can opt for four credit hours or 6.4 continuing education units. Students in the Sociology course can earn three semester credit hours upon completion of the class. The cost is $2,975 plus tuition and fees, and airfare. A deposit of $1,000 is required by March 6 to reserve a spot. Travel and accommodations in Spain are included in the price, including hotel stays, ground travel, international health insurance and tours. A valid passport is required for this trip. For more information, contact Jack Young at (361) 354-2325 or jwyoung@coastalbend.edu or Kelly Rea at (361) 354-2401 or mkdrea@coastalbend.edu.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Kirkpatrick joins college in providing instruction to oil and gas industry Terry Kirkpatrick joins Coastal Bend College in providing instruction to oil and gas industry Coastal Bend College adds oil and gas industry basic orientation to its list of continuing education and professional development courses. Terry Kirkpatrick, a safety trainer and consultant, joins the college bringing over 23 years of experience in the industry with him. Kirkpatrick is a retired Conoco employee. He worked as a pipe operator, inspector, facility manager and safety manager. He has 12 years of experience transporting hazardous liquids; 13 years of experience in pipe lines operations and safety; and five years of facility management experience. He is certified for SafeLand, OSHA 10/30, First Aid CPR/AED, H2S Beyond Awareness and customized training. He is an independent instructor certified by PEC Premier to teach basic orientation safety awareness courses, including lock-out, confined space, respiratory protection, terrorism response awareness, emergency response and Hazwoper. “Oil and gas companies want to know that people have a generic and broad spectrum of knowledge when they come in for employment in the industry. New employees should be introduced to the hazards of the job and, at least, be able to minimally recognize hazards,” Kirkpatrick said.
The orientation that he provides is accepted by several large firms as their basic orientation package. “A lot of times, you’ll have a mix of people new to the oil industry and seasoned veterans,” he explained.
at all times. Some can not afford to shut down operations to train the entire workforce. The flexibility that we are now able to offer addresses the needs of the industry as they were presented to us.” Mobile
Glynis Holm Strause, left, of Coastal Bend College welcomes safety trainer Terry Kirkpatrick. The partnership will increase training opportunities in the Eagle Ford Shale. Kirkpatrick works with oil and gas companies to ensure that the types of training address the needs of particular groups. Training is held at the college or in an on-site mobile unit. Glynis Holm Strause, CBC Dean of Institutional Advancement said, “Some small companies can’t afford to hire contractors to come and train employees or have trainers on site
trailers used as site classrooms were purchased by the college last year with a charitable donation from Pioneer Natural Resources USA, Inc. The $25,000 award helped to outfit the rolling classrooms and furnish an on-site classroom used for professional development. “We’ve spent six months looking for someone with his credentials,” Strause said. “Kirkpatrick is very
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knowledgeable in his field and we are happy to be able to partner with him to serve the industry.” Kirkpatrick as a safety trainer increases the availability of training and also makes it possible to do on-site training throughout the Eagle Ford Shale region. He is a qualified OSHA compliance inspector and works with oil and gas companies on managing employee training. His instruction is primarily awareness training, however in-depth and customized training is also available through the college’s continuing education program. One of Kirkpatrick’s pet peeves is ambiguity. He works with companies to make sure that the training matches the job. “Not all people need all training,” he explained. “We’ve had problems in the industry where because of ambiguity, people have had to be retrained because they got the wrong training in the first place. That costs money and the training has to be redone.” Those who receive training through Coastal Bend College will have access to transcripts that document their professional development and certifications. In addition to earning a credential card that states that they have been trained in “SafeLand Basic Orentation,” participants will have a permanent record at the college. Coastal Bend College is a comprehensive, public community college serving a diverse South Texas area. It is a student-centered institution committed to the highest integrity and to the development of an educational culture that supports creativity, encourages professional development, and promotes excellence in all areas. For more information about the professional development in the oil and gas industry, go to www.coastalbend.edu/ce or call Glynis Holm Strause at (361) 354-2447.
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Performing Arts Calendar February Feb. 9 -- Circa Paleo, Rhythms and Melodies of Global Folk Music, presented by the Beeville Concert Association, admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 -- San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, presented by the Beeville Concert Association, A. C. Jones High School, Admission, 7:30 p.m. March March 4 -- Su-Ryeon Ji, organist, presented by the Beeville Concert Association, admission, St. Philips Episcopal Church, 3 p.m.
March 23 -- Dance Team, James and Kathy Taylor, Presented by the Beeville Concert Association, admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. March 31 -- Talent Show, presented by the Beeville Community Chorus, admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. April April 26 -- Evening of One Act Plays presented by the CBC Drama Department, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7 p.m. April 27 -- Evening of One Act Plays presented by the CBC Drama Department, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7 p.m. April 28 -- Evening of One Act Plays presented by the CBC Drama Department, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7 p.m. April 29 -- CBC Music Department Recital, free admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 3 p.m. April 30 -- CBC Continuing Education and Music Department presents Guitar Extravaganza, free admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7 p.m. May May 1 -- Beeville Community Chorus Spring Concert, admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. May 3 -- Beeville Community Band/CBC Concert Band, Spring Concert, free admission, Gertrude R. Jones Fine Arts Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
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and ones like it, are just plain inaccurate. In fact, anthropologists have established that there are more differences within groups than between them. For those of us who like life and relationships to be simple, this is bad news and might make us a bit uncomfortable, but the brutal reality is that inflexible stereotypes will always be wrong. Given that stereotypes are so wrong, it is odd how quickly we
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is that we want so much to keep from repeating them. A child touches a hot stove and feels pain. From that experience, he generalizes all hot stoves will cause pain. This learning mechanism works great with hot stoves but is less effective with people and human behavior. Just because one man is sexist does not mean all are. Just because one white person is racist does not mean all are.
Perceiving individuals accurately is an important skill for anyone to have. And while most people strive to understand those who are different, the tendency to stereotype can skew perceptions. Still, it’s important to comprehend the difference between a stereotype and a reasonable generality about a group of people. The thing that distinguishes a stereotype from other types of generalities is that stereotypes are inflexible. When we generalize, for example, that all men may like sports or that women tend to be nurturing, we are making working generalities. These are flexible, and we clearly recognize they do not apply to all men or all women. Stereotypes are different from working generalities in that they are applied inflexibly to all members of a group. It is one thing to say, “Some gay men are artistic,” and another to declare with certainty that, “All gay men are artistic.” The latter statement,
learn them. Our family, friends, classmates, coworkers, and the media all easily implant these inflexible categories on our impressionable minds and hearts. The most powerful source of stereotypes, however, is our own negative experiences. The reason negative experiences are more apt to create stereotypes
Even the most enlightened among us resist giving up the stereotypes that make us feel more secure and in control. Here’s how to let go: ◊ Identify Stereotypes: One challenge to ridding ourselves of stereotypes is the fact that we are unaware of what they are. Identifying your stereotypes is easier than you think. It is a
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CDL training offered at Coastal Bend College matter of monitoring your thoughts when you hear an ethnic last name, see a skin color, hear an accent, see a disability, learn that a person is gay, etc. ◊ Look for Consistency: Do you have the same reaction to members of a given group each time you encounter them? Ask yourself: “Do I have these reactions before or after I have a chance to know the individual?” If the answer is before, these are your stereotypes. Practice labeling these automatic responses as stereotypes and reminding yourself that they have little validity as accurate indicators of an individual’s character, skills or personality. ◊ Push Stereotypes Aside: After you have identified your stereotypes, learn to shove them aside long enough to see individuals for who they are. Stereotyping is a habit. Just as it is learned through repetition, it can be unlearned through practice. Each time a thought you have identified as a stereotype appears, push it aside. Do not judge yourself harshly; after all, it is just a thought and not an action. Without stereotypes blocking your view, you will be able to see individuals accurately, not as mere reflections of your preconception. The more you do this, the more experiences you will have with individuals who do not conform to your stereotypes and, in turn, the less credibility those stereotypes will have.
Coastal Bend College offers CDL Truck Driving School in partnership with Excel Truck Driving on all campuses. CDL training was expanded in 2011 to meet the demands of the current oil boom in the area. Participants in CDL training in Pleasanton include, from left, Oscar Gonzalez Excel Trainer; Efren Covarrubias, student; Jesus Reyes, student; James Polk, student; Simon Nava, student; George Perez, student; Moises Benites, student; Cliff Ross, Excel trainer; and Angela Saenz-Ngo, Excel Southern Area Manager. For more information about CDL training and other professional development opportunities, visit the website at www.coastalbend.edu/ce.
Spotlight: Cynthia Alvardo Cynthia Alvarado, DEI Case Manager at Coastal Bend College -Kingsville Campus, recently received a Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education (TACHE) Graduate Fellowship Award. Alvarado is an integral part of the campus, working specifically with students enrolled in developmental courses. She has been working on her doctoral degree while working full-time at the college. She is also enrolled in the Kingsville Chamber of Commerce Leadership Kingsville Class of 2012 representing Coastal Bend College.
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DATES: JUNE 22 - JULY 5, 2012 PRICE: $2,975 PLUS TUITION AND FEES APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2012 ( DEPOSIT OF $1,000 DUE WITH APPLICATION )
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION  ARCE 1491: SPECIAL TOPICS IN ARCHITECTURE (4 CREDIT HOURS OR 6.4 CEU’S)
 SOCI 1301: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3 CREDIT HOURS)
COASTAL BEND ARCHITECTURE COURSE TAUGHT BY:
Jack Young Drafting and Design Instructor AIBD/TIBD Professional Member (Contact information below) COASTAL BEND SOCIOLOGY COURSE TAUGHT BY:
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