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San Jac Happenings
September 5, 2024 9:27 pm Comments Off on San Jac HappeningsSept. 30 Registration opens for winter mini and spring Oct. 9-Nov. 6 Guest Artists: Vanessa Monokian and Tina Hernandez Varies Central Campus Gallery, Davis Library (C21.163) | Contact [email protected] Oct. 16-19 “The SpongeBob Musical” 7:30 p.m. $15 general admission | Central Campus, Slocomb Auditorium (C12) Oct. 18 6th Annual Senior Wellness Expo* 9 a.m.-2 p.m…. read more
How to avoid financial scams targeting seniors
September 4, 2024 7:39 pm Comments Off on How to avoid financial scams targeting seniorsFinancial scams targeting older adults are increasing. In 2022 alone, U.S. citizens over 60 reported more than 88,262 complaints of fraud, which resulted in $3.1 billion in losses — about $10 per person in the U.S Although seniors are at risk no matter their financial status, low-income seniors feel the impact even more. How can… read more
Step back into the classroom with confidence
September 5, 2024 4:16 pm Comments Off on Step back into the classroom with confidenceIf you’re an adult student coming to San Jacinto College for a new degree or enrolling for the first time, you’ve taken the most important step: You’ve stopped waiting and started doing. Whether you’re 55 or 85, San Jac experts share how to step back into the classroom with confidence. Q: Is it too late… read more
Tidwell oversees launch of San Jac’s new campus
September 5, 2024 5:44 pm Comments Off on Tidwell oversees launch of San Jac’s new campusSan Jacinto College will launch its newest campus, San Jac Online, in fall 2025 with Dr. Ken Tidwell as the chief officer for online learning. Tidwell joined San Jac in March 2020, a week before the COVID-19 shutdowns. Over the past four years, he has served as the dean of workforce development and the interim… read more
Police department offers RAD personal safety training
September 5, 2024 6:32 pm Comments Off on Police department offers RAD personal safety trainingThe San Jacinto College Police Department is now offering free RAD (rape, aggression, defense) training to students, staff, and community members. This program provides you with self-defense techniques to protect against potential attackers and enhance situational awareness. RAD covers both short-term self-defense education and physical skill mastery. You can pursue short-term training in a progressive… read more
From Humble Beginnings to Academic Leadership: Dr. Veronica Jammer’s Inspirational Journey in Nursing Education
September 5, 2024 6:43 pm Comments Off on From Humble Beginnings to Academic Leadership: Dr. Veronica Jammer’s Inspirational Journey in Nursing EducationDr. Veronica Jammer, San Jacinto College RN-to-BSN department chair, has dedicated over three decades to nursing and education. Beginning her journey at the College in 1988, Jammer has contributed significantly through her teaching and leadership roles. Since 2020, Jammer has led the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, guiding its development and implementation, but she… read more