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News & Notes
August 29, 2019 4:32 pm Comments Off on News & NotesSan Jacinto College to host grand opening and state of the college San Jacinto College will host a grand opening and State of the College address at the new Center for Petrochemical, Energy, and Technology (CPET), Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 a.m. The 151,000-square-foot Center will demonstrate the College’s national Top 10 ranking by delivering… read more
Starting nursing career in 60s? ‘Yes, I can!’
August 29, 2019 8:50 pm Comments Off on Starting nursing career in 60s? ‘Yes, I can!’By Courtney Morris While some people are collecting Social Security, Betty Fisher is getting a new lease on life. Six decades ago, Fisher dreamed of becoming a nurse, and now she is making that dream a reality. This spring, she completed San Jacinto College’s licensed vocational nursing to registered nursing (LVN to RN) transition program… read more
Inspiration fresh out of the oven: San Jacinto College cake decorating could spark creativity in you
August 29, 2019 9:04 pm Comments Off on Inspiration fresh out of the oven: San Jacinto College cake decorating could spark creativity in youBy Melissa Trevizo San Jacinto College cake decorating instructor Debra Hodge has been making and designing cakes since she was old enough to climb on a stool and hold a measuring cup. “My mother loved baking and decorating cakes,” Hodge said. “I was always her ‘gofer’: Go for a mixing bowl or a cup of… read more
Community partnerships increase the scope on senior health and wellness
August 29, 2019 9:13 pm Comments Off on Community partnerships increase the scope on senior health and wellnessSenior health and wellness initiatives are becoming increasingly important to a number of community organizations, businesses, and educational institutions. San Jacinto College Continuing and Professional Development’s (CPD) Community Engagement division is partnering with a number of community and health organizations to offer free health and wellness workshops. “We value our current partnerships and the new… read more
Healthy Aging Month: Take control of your health, happiness
August 30, 2019 3:27 am Comments Off on Healthy Aging Month: Take control of your health, happinessBy Courtney Morris Age . . . we can’t choose it, but we can choose our attitude and actions. In honor of Healthy Aging Month this September, we share practical tips to improve your physical and mental well-being. San Jacinto College faculty offer the following ideas for making healthy choices in all areas of life:… read more
San Jacinto College honors retirees at annual luncheon
September 3, 2019 4:57 pm Comments Off on San Jacinto College honors retirees at annual luncheonBy Torrie Hardcastle Nearly 100 retirees came together to reminisce and reunite at San Jac’s recent Retiree Luncheon, held every spring. The College hosts the event annually to keep in touch with retirees, many of whom spent decades with the College, and to provide retirees with an opportunity to continue to engage with the College…. read more