The Virginia Tech tragedy that occurred last week was close to home for those of us who make our living at institutions of higher education. We chose this vocation, or it chose us, because we want to see others grow, develop and become contributing members of our society. Our hearts and thoughts go with the victims and families of those who lost their lives or who were wounded in last week’s incident. Our thoughts and wishes for continued strength to carry out the work of higher learning go to the “Hokies” - the faculty and staff of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Read More »
Students and employees came together at the flagpoles for a memorial service April 19 held for the students and staff killed at Virginia Tech. Read More »
Helping students to afford the books that they need to succeed isn't a trivial goal, but the way some are going about it does involve some trivia. Nita Drescher, Bob Smith and Terri Edrich have been coordinating a Trivia Team contest to support the student book fund. Read More »
The students in the Early College High School were getting what they thought was just a science lecture, on April 13, when their lesson was interrupted by an alarm. Officer Guadalupe Frias came into their class to ask them to put their “young minds” to use on a fictional murder investigation at the college. Read More »
From the April 10, 2007 edition of the American Council of Education's Division of Government and Public Affairs
Research to address major challenges facing Texans and the nation currently underway by researchers and academics in the state's public colleges and universities are the subject of a 13-episode series of half-hour television programs debuting this month on public television stations across Texas. Read More »
Thousands of bells will ring out at the annual Brookhaven College spring handbell festival April 28. The festival brings together hundreds of handbell ringers from Texas and Oklahoma for a full day of clinics and rehearsal. The first festival was April 21, but you have a chance to see the ringers at the close of the April 28 festival, at 4 p.m. in the Gymnasium, Building T. Read More »
See who is in the member spotlight and who are new members and friends of the Professional Support Staff Association. Make sure you don't miss out on news of upcoming PSSA events as well. Read More »
Creating a unique learning experience for their students has almost become routine for Susan Mollet and Lisa Ehrich, if that is possible. Last spring the students in their team-taught, advanced ceramics course created usable, original serving pieces for a local restaurant.Read More »
Paintings, pots and other pieces of art will be on sale at the annual spring Art Club sale at Brookhaven College. The public is welcome to come out to the Art Club sale April 30 and May 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Services Center, Building S lobby. Read More »
