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Let us help you take advantage of your time at home, with online classes from our Continuing and Professional Development division (CPD) that make learning fun! CPD Learning @ Home offers a wide range of topics: SBA loans Stress-busting arts and crafts Staying healthy and safe Personal finance Simple pantry cooking, home repairs, and much more! For more information and a...

San Jacinto College transitioning to altered operations during COVID-19 The College has moved to online and hybrid course delivery as part of altered operations necessitated by the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. The San Jacinto College Board of Trustees approved the resolution in a special meeting on March 17, 2020. The altered operations began Monday, March 23, 2020, including: ...

Driving by a Pasadena used car lot in 1997, Bob Kelly spied a curved roof in the back and slammed on the brakes. Twenty-four hours later, he pocketed the keys to a 1954 Chevy Bel Air. Working in NASA’s Mission Control Center, Kelly had been searching for a project car for off-the-clock hours. And “Old Blue,” as he later dubbed the Bel Air, replicated down to its turquoise paint his...

Worried about the future? You’re not alone. For many people, finances rank among top concerns. U.S. women control $22 trillion of the nation’s personal wealth, and nine out of 10 manage their family’s finances at some point.  Dante Milanesi with MDT Financial Advisors made the case for women to take charge of their future during the recent “Women and Wealth: A Clear View to...

Kickboxing is a fitness program designed to improve muscle tone and cardiovascular endurance through constant motion and repetition using martial arts techniques. A variety of techniques and some martial arts applications are taught. A black belt program is also offered. For more information, call 281-542-2020 or email [email protected]. Colton Bennett  ...

Tiffany Vanek had never been in a play when she tried out for her first San Jacinto College Central Campus Theatre production four years ago. Now, she has been in five productions and doesn’t see stopping for any reason. “I originally tried out for the theatre’s production of ‘Spamalot’ as a bonding experience with my daughter,” Vanek said. “We both got parts in the...

In a world where it’s hard to trust what we see on social media and what comes through our email inbox, how do we keep ourselves protected against predatory online scammers? Norberto Valladares, San Jacinto College customer care analyst, offers some tips to avoid being swindled by these con artists and some trends likely targeting senior populations. Trending scams Calls or emails from the...

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) global outbreak, San Jacinto College is not recommending domestic or foreign travel at this time. This article discusses future travel destinations that may be available once the outbreak has subsided.  One of the most common things on the to-do list of retirees is traveling. Many have big plans for world tours, while others just want to go for short day or...