Vice chancellor retires after 44 years with San Jacinto College

For more than four decades, Dr. Ron Rucker has successfully led teams both on and off the court at San Jacinto College. This year marks the vice chancellor’s retirement as he bids farewell to those teams that now consider him part of the San Jac family.

San Jacinto College students participate in Career Exploration Program at NASA

San Jacinto College students gained a behind-the-scenes look at the NASA-Johnson Space Center this week during the Aerospace Academy’s Career Exploration Program.

San Jacinto College instructor makes personal donation to award students work experience

Pamela Betts, information technology instructor with San Jacinto College South, recently made a $30,000 personal donation to benefit students seeking résumé-building experience before entering the workforce.

College sets open auditions for ‘Willy Wonka’

San Jacinto College Central’s theatre department will hold open public auditions for adults and children to be cast in the family-oriented musical “Willy Wonka.”

San Jacinto College South to offer Mandarin Chinese this Fall

A course in Mandarin Chinese will be offered this Fall at the San Jacinto College South campus.

The class will meet each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a one-hour break at noon, at the Interactive Learning Center. This course is an introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language in written and spoken form. Students will spend three hours a week learning language patterns and forms and two hours in lab activities.

Guys (barely) win male vs. female chef contest

San Jacinto College North’s culinary arts department recently staged an “Iron Chef” style appetizer contest pitting male against female culinary arts students. Judges for the contest included North campus students and employees, who were allowed to taste each hors d’oeuvre and cast votes based on taste and presentation.

Alliance to host legislative breakfast at San Jacinto College

The Economic Alliance Houston Port Region will host its 2009 Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast at the San Jacinto College North campus on Tuesday, August 25, 2009.

State comptroller visits Central campus

Susan Combs (center), Texas’ comptroller of public accounts, toured the technical program facilities of San Jacinto College Central on Wednesday, August 12. Combs spoke to college administrators about the College’s programs and grant opportunities that will be available for the College for technical education.

HR exec to retire after 41 years of service

James Fowler, who has served San Jacinto College for 41 years as a dedicated instructor and administrator, is retiring at the end of August.

Fowler taught biology for 17 years at the Central campus, and then moved to the district office as the College district’s benefits coordinator. In 1987, he accepted the position of the district’s personnel/benefits director, a title that was later changed to vice chancellor of human resources.

Registration for Fall term under way

San Jacinto College enrollment services specialist Mary Buyer, left, helps new student Aleyda Medrano get registered for the upcoming Fall term at the North campus. Registration continues through Aug. 23 at all three San Jacinto College campuses and online. Classes begin on Aug. 24. Late registration will occur from Aug. 24-27. For information about registration and enrollment, please call 281-998-6150, or visit www.sanjac.edu.