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LSC-KINGWOOD: VIP VISIT

Texas State Representative Armando Walle and Lone Star College Board of Trustees Member Myriam Saldívar stopped by the LSC-Kingwood campus to get a personal tour of the state-of-the-art Health Professions Building.

Campus President Dr. Melissa Gonzalez and other faculty and staff joined the two on Thursday, September 12th, as they got a first-hand look at the various programs and facilities in the building, which include Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Respiratory Care, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy. To read the full story, click here. To see more pictures, click here.

Message from Dr Gonzalez President Kingwood College

Hello, Coyotes!

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway and LSCKingwood and its centers hosted various events to celebrate the rich and vibrant history and culture of Latinos and Latinas.

We also celebrated Constitution Day in a big way at East Aldine Center.

And finally, our Coyote sports teams are back in action so be sure to show up to support them!

-- Go Coyotes!

CAMPUS NEWS

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

LSC-Kingwood celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with festivities at the campus and centers. The month kicked off with a Curious Minds presentation featuring History Professor Juan Galván He spoke about the history of the Piñata and how it came to be a tradition for not only Hispanic culture but across the world.

More events are planned in October to continue the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

To see more pictures from The History of the Piñata presentation, click here.

COYOTE KICKSTART

Students had the chance to “kickstart” their semester during Coyote Kickstart on September 10th The Learning Commons also offered several sessions to ensure students were set up for success. The Coyote Kickstart event is a great opportunity for students to get prepared for the first day of the semester For more pictures, click here.

CLUB RUSH

Club Rush was packed with students searching for a club or organization that suits their interests. The events, which took place September 11th-12th, featured more than 40 clubs for Coyotes to choose from. More pictures here.

campus NEWS

OPEN HOUSE MIXER

Students enjoyed games, snacks, mocktails, and more during the Open House Mixer sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s Centers on September 19th. Thanks for providing such a fun and engaging event! More pics here.

VISION BOARD PARTY

Coyotes got creative during a Vision Board party on September 18th in the Men’s Center. It looks like students and staff enjoyed having an artistic outlet to share their interests and goals. More pictures here.

STUDENT NURSES ASSOCIATION FALL 2024 CAREER FAIR

The LSC-Kingwood Student Nurse Association hosted a Fall 2024 Career Fair on the campus Representatives from various universities attended to share information with students about their programs offered. More pics here.

COYOTES TAKE TIME TO SAVE LIVES

Thanks to all the faculty, staff, and students who donated blood in the Men’s and Women’s Center Blood Drive on September 12th. The donations support the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center. Your donation saves lives! More pictures here.

campus NEWS

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE FAIR

Faculty, staff, and students had the chance to explore various mental health resources during the Mental Health Resource Fair on September 5th. Representatives from organizations including The Montgomery County Women’s Center, The Montrose Center, Harris County Public Health, and others set up in the SCC Atrium to showcase the ways they are available to assist with mental health issues. More pics here.

campus NEWS

INTERFAITH & MEDITATION SPACE OPENS ON CAMPUS

Has the semester got you stressed? Well, now you have a new place on campus to go to relax and reflect The Interfaith & Meditation Space is now open in APA (Administrative & Performing Arts) Room 203. A Culture Impact Grant funded the project. Fine Arts Coordinator Mickey Ly, who applied for the grant, says it offers mindfulness activities such as coloring books, breathing exercise cards, prayer mats, stress balls, and more.

“This space would allow for individuals and small groups to come together in a quiet space for prayer, meditation, and/or reflection throughout the day. The room shall remain religiously neutral, but it will project a feeling of peace for occupants ” To read more about the Interfaith & Meditation Space, click here.

JESÚS MOROLES CELEBRATION

On September 23rd, a celebration was held at LSC-Kingwood to mark the birthday of renowned sculptor Jesus Moroles (September 22, 1950 – June 15, 2015). The Latina Inspira Student Network (LISN) hosted the event, to honor his memory and share his legacy. The Rockport, Texas native was known for his abstract granite works, one of which is located on the Kingwood campus. It was donated back in 2019. Moroles was awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2008. Sadly, he died in a car accident in 2015. Over two thousand works by Moroles are held in public and private collections in the United States, including his largest public commissionthe Houston Police Officers Memorial in Houston - as well as pieces in the Smithsonian Art Museum in Washington, D.C., and others across the world.

ELLEN TUCHMAN SPEAKS ON EXHIBIT “70 MILES NORTH OF SOMEWHERE”

The artist Ellen Tuchman stopped by LSC-Kingwood September 5th to share the story behind her exhibit, titled “70 Miles North of Somewhere.” The collection has a total of 190 pieces, many of which were displayed in the Art Gallery on campus in addition to the Koelsch 9 Exhibit

Tuchman explained her process - how she takes the vintage postcards and then highlights different parts with various mixed media objects such as hand-painted paper quills, beads, sequins, stones, trinkets, and thread. Tuchman said her art is hard to classify.

“I’ve always been hard to classify because some people think these are fine art, some think they’re fine crafts, they’re scrapbook, I mean it depends on people’s take.”

She also had some advice for art students

“I hope that the students find their voice Part of the problem with art school is you techinncally have to learn how to do a lot of different things, but then you have to figure out how to use those skills to say something unique, which is not easy. And also students have to get a really thick skin about rejection and believing in your own work and you just keep doing it.”

KOELSCH 9 GALLERY RECEPTION & FASHION SHOW

Several LSC-Kingwood students, staff, and community members walked the runway during a fashion show to feature the clothing line of Koelsch 9 Gallery Owner Frannie Koelsch Her line of designer women ’ s clothing, called Ears of Buddha, features sustainable clothing made from high quality, fair trade materials. More pics here

LUNCH & LEARN:

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Faculty, staff, and students got a crash course in Financial Literacy during a Lunch & Learn on September 30th. The goal of the Compass Financial Literacy Program is to empower students with practical knowledge about managing money and develop critical thinking skills with real-world examples and community dialogue Houston native Jose Chairez, who started the program, and has worked with industry leaders at Nike, NASA, the NBA, brought his expertise to students, sharing how entrepreneurs can find success. The event was sponsored by the Center for Civic Engagement and The Women’s Center.

CONSTITUTION DAY AT LSC-KINGWOOD

LSC-Kingwood marked Constitution Day, September 17th with conversation, free pizza, and more! Former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins spoke to students about the voting process and urged them to get out and make their voices heard. Coyotes also had the chance to play a Citizenship Quiz to win prizes Remember, the deadline to register to vote is Monday, October 7th. To check if you're registered and for more information visit rockthevote com

EAST ALDINE CENTER CONSTITUTION & CITIZENSHIP DAY

A Constitution Day Celebration was held at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center on Saturday, September 14th. Families gathered to celebrate the founding of our nation and some even took an oath to officially become Americans.

The event kicked off with a car parade, and visitors enjoyed live music, food, and Mexican folk dancing. The non-profit group Bonding Against Adversity partnered with LSC-East Aldine to host the “We the People Celebration ” The organization assists legal residents with obtaining their citizenships, at no charge. A panel of speakers including LSC-Kingwood President Dr. Melissa Gonzalez, State Representative Armando Walle, East Aldine Center Dean Reyna Tippetts, and Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia also spoke regarding various immigration issues To read the full story, click here. To see more pictures from the event, click here.

LATINA INSPIRA STUDENT NETWORK BEGINS NEW CHAPTER AT EAST ALDINE CENTER

The Latina Inspira Student Network is beginning a new chapter at Lone Star College-East Aldine Center. This will be the center’s very first student club. The purpose of the LISN is to nurture support among Latina women in college – and all women – while guiding them in personal growth and building bridges with communities.

Alejandra Cruz and Denisse Garza are the co-advisors for the East Aldine chapter.

Garza says she’s excited for the positive impact the club will have

“This chapter holds immense significance for EAC, especially in a low-income, predominantly Hispanic community where many students struggle with imposter syndrome and feelings of not belonging. By fostering a sense of connection and encouragement, we aim to uplift women and provide them with the tools and support necessary to navigate their academic and personal journeys. Creating spaces where we can share our stories and struggles is vital for building resilience and a sense of identity.” For the full story, click here.

“BUILDING A PROMISING TOMORROW”

LSC-East Aldine Center recently attended the "Building a Promising Tomorrow" event at Baker Ripley East Aldine Campus to strengthen community partnerships. We’re proud to have Dean Reyna Tippetts as a member of the Advisory Committee. Together, we're committed to building a brighter future for our community!

MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL VISIT

LSC-East Aldine staff visited MacArthur Ninth Grade School on September 27th, where they received a warm welcome from Dr Everline and his staff We look forward to working with the school’s students and parents!

ATASCOCITA CENTER: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVITIES

Students at LSC-Atascocita Center completed a campus project of coloring the welcome banner in the Coyote Lounge! Thanks to all who helped out!

During another Hispanic Heritage Event, Dr. Michelle Tovar reminded students about the importance of celebrating Latinx in American history. Thanks for stopping by, Dr. Tovar!

LUCHADOR MASK MAKING

The Luchador mask decorating event was a “hit” at LSC-Atascocita Center It was part of the Hispanic Heritage Month kickoff Students can look forward to more events throughout October to celebrate

ATASCOCITA CENTER: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

StudentsatAtascocitaCentergotthechancetomeetwithrepresentativeJocelynGalindofromPrairieView A&MtolearnaboutopportunitiesattheUniversity.JoiningherwereDr.MelissaGonzalez,PresidentofLSCKingwood,andKristyCowen,StudentServicesManagerattheAtascocitaCenter.

TexasStateUniversityalsosentarepresentativetotheCenterKirkPetrashfromTexasStatechattedwith studentsaboutopportunitiesofferedtherewhenstudentspreparetoheadtoa4yearuniversity.These partnershipsareimportantforLSCstudentsastheygetpreparedtotransferandbothvisitsunderscorethe valuablepartnershipsandcollaborativeeffortsbetweenourinstitutions.

PARTNERSHIP LAKE HOUSTON PRESIDENT VISITS ATASCOCITA CENTER

Ray Hernandez, the new President and CEO of Partnership Lake Houston connected with LSC leaders at the LSC-Atascocita Center Featured in photo from left to right are: Process Tech Center Dean Dr. Roger Chambers, Atascocita Center

Dean Karen Woolley, LSCKingwood President Dr Melissa Gonzalez, Ray Hernandez, VPSS Dr. Sherry Wells, and VP of Instruction David Baty.

PROCESS TECH: ENGINEERS FROM KUWAIT GET HANDSON TOUR

A group of 12 process engineers from the PetroSkills company in Kuwait got an up close and hands-on tour of the LSC-Kingwood Process Technology Center earlier this month

Out of the entire country, the company selected the Process Technology Center to visit.

“PetroSkills has been a leader in developing competent and well-rounded technicians and engineers in the petro-chemical industry,” said Dean Roger Chambers “We at the Process Technology Center are honored to be chosen as a site for them to invite their clientele to visit for a holistic learning experience. This relationship inspires us to continue the work to make our program and center a standard for process and instrumentation technology instruction in our extended service area ” The engineers toured the facility, with expertise offered by Process Tech faculty and staff members. They were able to engage with the instruments, ask questions, and dive into details with regards to the industry.

Ron Frend, Vice President of The Competency Alliance, who was responsible for bringing the group, said they were very impressed with what they observed and experienced.

“We've brought in 12 process engineers who were already well versed in the industry and when we looked around the facility, we were extremely impressed with the way the Lone Star technology centers are really working These guys have come away with more experience, a better understanding of what's happening in the equipment, and a really good feeling and a very good impression on the whole college experience.”

For more information on the LSC-Process Technology Center and the programs it offers, visit https://www lonestar edu/lsc-process-technologycenter.htm.

THANKS FOR POPPING BY!

Students at LSC-Process Tech had a chance to "pop" by for a tasty snack in between classes Thank you to Shari Robinson, one of our Division Ops specialists, for greeting our students with popcorn and a smile!

STAFF & fACULTY NEWS

LSC-KINGWOOD PROFESSOR HONORED WITH PEACEMAKER AWARD

A Lone Star College-Kingwood professor is being honored with a Peacemaker Award, for his continuous work to promote peace, education, and activism

The Houston Peace & Justice Center named Dr John J Theis as one of their awardees this year. The HPJC is an organization that provides peace education, activism training, and resources to help build a non-violent community. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Houston Peace and Justice Coalition for the work I have done over the years, ” Dr Theis remarked Dr. Theis is a professor of Political Science at the Kingwood campus and has also directed the Center for Civic Engagement on the Kingwood campus for the past 15 years. “The purpose of the Center is to teach students how to be citizens in the fullest sense of the word,” said LSC-Kingwood History Professor Steve Davis “What J has done with this has benefitted a great number of students and has put LSCKingwood on the map in this community and beyond." The Center for Civic Engagement has a full schedule coming up this fall, with events both on and off campus. To read the full story, click here For a look at upcoming events, click here

OUTGOING SENATE FACULTY PRESIDENTS RECOGNIZED

At the LSC Board Meeting on September 5th, Dr Jennifer Chiotti (LSCKingwood) and Dr. Ginger Fray (LSC-Tomball) were recognized as Outgoing Faculty Senate Presidents by Chancellor Mario Castillo. We thank them for their service to the College and our Community.

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

EAST MONTGOMERY COUNTY ROTARY CLUB SPELLING BEE RAISES MORE THAN $9,000 FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Lone Star College-Kingwood dominated at the 15th annual East Montgomery County Rotary Club Spelling Bee, taking 1st and 2nd places in the competition, which took place Thursday, September 12th. The Academy for Lifelong Learning Word Wizards took the top spot. The team, made up of ALL members Arleen Eledge, Mike Adams, and Dianne Ohnstad, nailed the word “Avoirdupois” with their stellar spelling skills They have actually won 5 of the 15 spelling bees, more than any other team “I do enjoy participating in the spelling bee, Eledge said. “It’s a fun, light-hearted evening. It’s a plus that it is also for a good cause. ”

The second place team was the “Bard-Bees: To Bee or Not to Bee” - which included LSC-Kingwood staff members Marcy Young (Communications Manager), Charlotte Iserhardt (Academic Support Services Manager), and Brittany Smith (Librarian Associate, Professor)

The event raised more than $9,000 for scholarships The scholarships are awarded to juniors and seniors from Porter, New Caney, Splendora, and Caney Creek High Schools during the annual College Connections event at LSC-Kingwood in the spring.

Last year, the Rotary awarded 40 scholarships at $250 each as well as about $500 in academic-related door prizes.

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

LSC-KINGWOOD STAFF

VISITS UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COUGAR CUPBOARD

LSC-Kingwood staff visited the Cougar Cupboard at the University of Houston to gain insights into effective support service practices for our students. This visit provided an opportunity to explore innovative strategies for resource distribution and student assistance. We are excited to bring back what we learned to enhance our offerings and better serve our community

MISSION NORTHEAST ANNUAL LUNCHEON

LSC-Kingwood was honored to be invited to the Mission Northeast Annual Luncheon Thank you for welcoming our President, faculty, and staff to take part!

Featured in photo from left to right: Adjunct Instructor of Biology Xiaoyu Zhang, LSC-Process Technology Center Associate Professor Bill Wray, Dean of Student Development Nicole Keenan, Biology Professor Brian Shmaefsky, TRIO SS Project Manager Danielle Ward, Math Professor Stephanie Andrews, LSC-Kingwood President Dr. Melissa Gonzalez, and VPSS Dr. Sherry Wells.

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

LOCAL BOY SCOUT TROOP ADOPTS A BED AT THE LSCLEARNING GARDEN

A local Kingwood Boy Scout Troop is growing their gardening skills and giving back to their community at the same time, by adopting a bed at the LSC-Learning Garden.

On Saturday, August 24th, Troop 727 assisted LSC-Kingwood staff by cleaning debris, raking old mulch, installing weed barrier pathways, and placing flagstone and moss rocks on the pathways in the garden. They also beautified the Veterans plot

“As Troop 727’s Scout Master, it warmed my soul to see our Scouts serve their community with happy hearts while helping to renovate our community college’s garden!” said Scout Master Robert House. “It's being a part of Boy Scouts,” Scout Brennan Day shared. “I have learned to enjoy helping others both in my troop and in the community. I have learned that it helps me grow as a person, and that I actually enjoy the work and helping!"

Lilian Hulett, Women’s Center Coordinator and one of the co-sponsors of the Learning Garden, praised the Scouts for their hard work "BSA 727 and the LSC Kingwood Learning Garden have joined forces in a remarkable collaboration, turning the garden into a vibrant testament to community spirit. Through dedication and teamwork, they've not only kept the garden looking beautiful but also strengthened the bonds of our community, proving that when we work together, we grow together.”

If you or your organization are interested in adopting a bed at the LSC-Kingwood Learning Garden, please contact Lilian Hullett by phone, 281-318-4332, or by email at lilian hulett@lonestar edu For the full story, click here.