Theatre Northeast presents Almost, Maine

A stellar cast headlines the Theatre Northeast current production, the charming romantic comedy,†Almost, Maine,†by John Cariani, which runs October 22, 23 and 24 at 7:30 and October 25 at 2:05 in the ?On Stage Theatre? of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý.

Described in the†New York Times†as ?? a whimsical approach to the joys and perils of romance. Magical happenings bloom beneath the snowdrifts.?††?A charmer?Unexpected magic lingers in the air like someone?s breath on a cold winter?s night.
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Scare Affair slated for Oct. 24

It?s time to put on your best Halloween costume, dust off your trick-or-treat basket and head out to ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý for the 28th annual Scare Affair.

The event is from 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 on the plaza of the main ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý campus (located on FM 1735 near Chapel Hill ISD). There will be free candy for all trick-or-treaters, low-cost games for all ages, a costume contest with cash prizes and much more!
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓý hosts Medical Assisting informational session

In celebration of National Medical Assistants Recognition Week, the ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Medical Assisting/Medical Coding program will host an informational session Tuesday, Oct. 20. Anyone interested in pursuing a career as a medical assistant or medical coder are invited to attend to learn about ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý's training program. Medical assistants are versatile healthcare professionals who function in both administrative and patient care roles. The session will be from 6-7 p.m.
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Shelby racer to stop at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Oct. 8

Stop by to see the Panamericana Shelby Race Car before it heads to Mexico!

When: Thursday, Oct. 8, 8-8:30 a.m.

Where: Shelby Automotive Technology Building

From The Eagle student newspaper:

Over the past few months, ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý?s Carroll Shelby Automotive Program partnered with Dallas attorney Rob Miller to transform a 1965 Mustang to a race car that is set to be driven in the 2015 La Carrera Panamericana Race in Mexico starting on Oct. 16.
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Drive for Kids fundraiser to benefit CIS

A fundraiser benefitting Communities In Schools (CIS) Northeast Texas will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Pittsburg Primary School. The Drive For the Kids event, presented by Chrysler, will donate $10 to CIS for each person who test drives a vehicle between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. Dow Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be providing the test drive vehicles and will be on hand to answer questions. To learn more, contact Communities In Schools at 903-434-8212.
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¿ªÔÆÌåÓý offers free GED classes

The Adult Education Department at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý is looking for dedicated students who would like to advance their earning potential by completing the General Education Development (GED) program. ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý offers free classes in a variety of locations to help students develop the skills necessary to pass the GED exam and receive a high school equivalency diploma.

"Completing your GED can drastically increase your earning potential over a lifetime.
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Scott Wilhite named Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar

Scott Wilhite, a student at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý, has been selected by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to receive a $1,500 scholarship as the 2015 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar.

A father of three children, Wilhite enrolled in college after being laid off from his job. A political science major, he earned a 3.92 grade point average at ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý and became a member of Phi Theta Kappa. In addition to his work within the chapter, Wilhite took on a role coordinating a work scholarship program for ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý†this summer.
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