| NASA's Great Observatories Celebrate International Year of Astronomy |
A never-before-seen view of the turbulent heart of our Milky Way galaxy is being unveiled by NASA on Nov. 10. This event will commemorate the 400 years since Galileo first turned his telescope to the heavens in 1609.
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11/11/2009
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| Friends of the Library 47th Annual Book Sale |
The Friends of the Library 47th Annual Book Sale Thursday-Sunday, November 12-15 at the Heart of Texas Fairgrounds is where you’ll find over 100,000 books, paperbacks, DVDs, videos and audio-books most priced at $1.50 or less.
This message was posted by the Library staff on
11/9/2009
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| Flu Vaccine Information |
TSTC Waco will not be receiving its 2009 Flu Vaccine order due to a severe manufacture shortage
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11/9/2009
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| Chancellor's Award for Excellence |
Employees and students can nominate faculty or staff members from the Waco campus to be considered for the 10th annual TSTC Chancellor's Award for Excellence.
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10/27/2009
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| Powder Puff Football |
TSTC students, employees and alumni are invited to participate in a Powder Puff Football fundraiser, sponsored by the Student Ambassador Association.
Game(s) will be played on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Recreation field and will begin no earlier than 6 p.m. The schedule will be released Nov. 4.
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10/27/2009
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| Awards Laud Outstanding Performance |
Aviation Technology Director Jeff Beene announced the winners of the summer 2009 "TSTC Airmen of the Semester" awards at an Aviation Technology Cluster meeting held Aug. 19. The awards recognize an outstanding instructor and staff member in job performance and achievements, personal and professional development and extracurricular and community involvement.
This message was posted by the Library staff on
9/23/2009
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| Gardening Series Workshop |
TSTC and World Hunger Relief have teamed up to offer a Gardening Series Workshop that can easily teach you to how to grow vegetables.
The series will be held on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon on Oct. 3 and 10, at the World Hunger Relief Farm in Elm Mott. Cost is $96.
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9/23/2009
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| Enter a Winning Slogan |
Student Health Services is seeking an interesting slogan for its employee health and wellness program. Please send ideas by Wednesday, Sept. 30 to kamy.alejo@tstc.edu. A winner will be selected from the entries submitted and will receive a heart and wellness gift pack, plus a $25 gift card to the restaurant of their choice.
This message was posted by the Library staff on
9/23/2009
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| Human Resources Name Change |
Human Resources is changing its name to Human and Organization Development. (Please note: Organization, not Organizational.) As you make changes to your files, directories, publications, Web sites, etc., please insert the new name.
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9/23/2009
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| South Pacific Cuisine at FSC |
Food Service/Culinary Arts luncheon this week features Southern Pacific cuisine by David Quiram. Serving will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 25, at the FSC building, located on Avenue D.
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9/23/2009
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| NHRA's Top Fuel Driver Antron Brown at TSTC |
The Automotive Technology will host the National Hot Rod Association's Top Fuel Driver, Antron Brown, in a special appearance at TSTC, sponsored by Matco Tools.
Brown will bring his dragster and display it in front of the Student Services Center from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23.
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9/23/2009
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| Campus Helpdesk changes coming |
Beginning Thursday, Oct.1, the Campus Helpdesk will go back to two separate Helpdesk areas. ONE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES, ANOTHER FOR STUDENTS. The names for the Helpdesk areas will also change; the Campus Helpdesk FOR EMPLOYEES will change to Campus Technology Support and the Student Online Services will change to Student Technology Support.
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9/23/2009
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| Texas Skill Standards Board Recognition |
Congratulations to Sid Bolfing, John Pedrotti and Megan Cooper on recognition from the Texas Skill Standards Board for the Solar Energy and Nanotechnology AAS degree programs.
This recognition follows extensive work with the TSSB on skill certification and resulted in a $20,000 grant award, which can be used in the advancement of these new programs at TSTC. When budgets are tight, funds like these make a real difference.
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9/15/2009
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| Softball Sign-up Deadline |
Today is the final day for softball sign up, which begins Oct. 12. This is a co-ed team for employees only.
To sign up, call ext. 3820 or 3812, or send an e-mail to amanda.spencer@tstc.edu or kamy.alejo@tstc.edu.
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9/15/2009
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| Gourmet Lunches Begin |
Food Service/Culinary Arts begins serving its gourmet lunches for the fall starting Wednesday, Sept. 16. Lunches are served on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the FSC building, located on Avenue D.
This message was posted by the Library staff on
9/10/2009
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| President Stuckly Special |
Bush's Chicken on Crest Drive honored TSTC Waco President Elton E. Stuckly Jr. Sept. 8 when it named one of its dishes, "President Stuckly's Special." The liver and gizzards plate, one of Stuckly's favorites, is $4.39.
Celebrating in the naming ceremony with Stuckly is Bush's Area Manager Aaron Olander.
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9/10/2009
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| Building Name Change |
Please be advised that the name of the former Aerospace Center has changed to Dr. Roy Dugger Center. While a formal ceremony may be held at a later date to mark the change, the name on the outside of the building has already been changed to the new name.
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8/10/2009
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| New Library Materials |
The library has new reference books available for viewing, as well as new books available for check-out. Click this link to see what's new. ( http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=qnwmz6cab.0.0.pkkolhcab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.waco.tstc.edu%2Fnews%2Fshowonline_delta.php%3Fid%3D1591&id=preview )
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8/10/2009
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| Bookstore Sale on Scrubs |
The TSTC Bookstore has a sale on Scrub sets until Sept. 30 The sets normally $22.95, are now available for just $13.75.
Child Care Funds Available
Please pass the word to your students that full-time TSTC Waco students with a minimum 2.0 GPA may be eligible for child care assistance through the Department of Student Life, depending on fund availability. New applicants are now being accepted.
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8/10/2009
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| Café Schedule |
( http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=qnwmz6cab.0.0.pkkolhcab.0&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.waco.tstc.edu%2Fcafe%2Fgrillem.php&id=preview )
The Tornado Alley Café's summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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8/10/2009
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| New Parking Lots to be Constructed |
With the recent changes in the fee structure, there will no longer be parking fees for employees or students. This change will take place beginning with the fall semester. TSTC will continue to maintain designated employee parking areas; therefore, it will be necessary to continue registering any new vehicles and to display a parking permit in your vehicle.
This message was posted by the Library staff on
7/24/2009
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| Waco, West Texas Business Offices Merging |
Over the past months, Waco and West Texas business offices have been meeting to discuss details of merging into one department. This is not just about merging two departments in two different locations, but creating a new and exciting work process for TSTC.
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6/8/2009
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| Skinner New Regent |
Ellis M. Skinner II of Spicewood was officially sworn in as a member of the TSTC Board of Regents, following an appointment by Gov. Rick Perry.
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6/8/2009
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