In This Issue:Counselor & Teacher of the YearCollege Preview & Open HouseNew Culinary Arts Center Opens SoonGirls Gone Tech STEM ConferenceSpring Registration ... and More ...

© Published by Texas State Technical College Waco . December 2011 Issue

TechTalkA Newsletter for Counselors and Teachers

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College Preview & Open HouseOur annual College Preview & Open House is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, March 30, and Saturday, March 31. This is a great time to bring a group of students to tour the college, meet with financial aid, housing and representatives and visit our industry-standard labs.

If you’d like to schedule a tour on another date or have questions about our College Preview, please contact Autumn Outlaw at 254-867-2026 or autumn.outlaw@tstc.edu. To register online for the event, go to www.waco.tstc.edu/preview.

Spring RegistrationClass registration for the spring 2012 semester continues 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through Wednesday, Dec. 21. Registration will resume after the holiday break on Monday, Jan. 2. Spring classes begin Monday, Jan. 9.

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Counselors & Teacher of the Year

Have a safe and joyous holiday season! As always, we look forward to working

with you in the coming year.

Phyllis Brubaker and Teresa Turpin of Mexia HS were each selected as the Counselors of the Year and Melvin Hall of Red Oak HS was selected as Teacher of the Year at the 6th annual TSTC Counselor/Teacher Luncheon All have been very instrumental for years in helping students transition from high school to college.

The latest edition of the TSTC Magazine is now available online and in limited printed quantities. The mission of the TSTC Magazine is to inform valued industry partners, alumni and friends about the accomplishments, partnerships and future plans of the TSTC Waco campus. It is published twice a year by TSTC Waco’s Marketing & Communications office.

To request printed magazines, contact Chris Gropp at 254-867-4806 or chris.gropp@tstc.edu. Go to www.tstc.edu/campus/tstcmagazine to see the online version.

TSTC PresidentElton E. Stuckly Jr.doubles asSanta Clausat a campusholidayevent.

Pictured left is Counselor of the Year Teresa Turpin with alumni of Mexia High School who now attend TSTC. From left: Russ Trantham, Colton McKamie, Angel Renovato and Lazaro Valencia.

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New Greta W. WatsonCulinary Arts Center

H.O.T. P-20 Council College & Career Readiness Professional Development TrainingPresentations on: . College & Career Readiness Best Practices . We Are All College & Career Counselors . Where Are You Going? . Financial Aid . Q&A with a Student Panel

Cost: No ChargeWhen: Wednesday, Jan. 25 Where: Region 12 ESCTime: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Who: Teachers and Counselors

For more information, contactChristine Holecek at 254-297-1284.

::: Season’s Greetings & Happy Holidays from the TSTC Recruiting Staff :::We are always more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Just call 254.867.2360.

Starting in the spring the CulinaryArts program will have a new home.The soon-to-be completed 18,000-square-foot facility, located at 8th andCampus Drive, features three kitchens,a spacious new dining room, outdoorpatio dining, as well as office andclassroom space.

The new culinary facility is the latestcampus addition thanks to variousgrants, revenue bonds and a generousone million dollar gift from the Brazos Higher Education Service Corp. It is named in honor long time TSTC-supporter Murray Watson Jr.’s wife, Greta. Also under construction is the Col. James T. Connally Aerospace Center due to be completed in spring 2012.

New Greta W. Watson

Culinary Arts Center

Girls Gone TechSTEM ConferenceOn Saturday, March 24, girls in grades 6 through 12 can attend a one-day conference focused on nurturing their interest in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The conference is just $20 and offers four exciting and innovative workshops presented by TSTC faculty.

Some subjects that will be covered include: Computer Science, Graphic Design, Chemistry, Math, Drafting, Welding, Telecommunications, Aircraft Pilot, Electrical Power & Control, and Pharmacy Technician. For more information, contact Sheryl Kattner-Allen at 254-867-3875 or sheryl.kattnerallen@tstc.edu.