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Thursday's picnic in the pit provided hotdogs and drinks, among other snacks, to the summer semester crowd. |
New high-tech building being planned - (7/7)
Eastfield is adding a high-tech Learning Spaces building, equipped with classrooms, offices and study areas. It will be built adjacent to the Fine Arts building and should be the focal point of the campus, according to Dr. Richard Cinclair, Dean of the Social Science and Human Services division and committee chair.
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Neither here nor there - (7/7)
My family moved to the United States from Mexico when I was nine years old. Even though I became a naturalized U.S. citizen by the time I was 14, I still feel like a foreigner. So why, when I visit Mexico, do I also feel like I do not belong?
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A closer look at the new chancellor - (7/6)
Last month, the DCCCD board of trustees named Dr. Wright Lassiter chancellor of the district and is the first African American in the position.
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Fun in the water for credit - (7/6)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
The Physical Education department offers an aquatic fitness class during summer semesters, providing students with a workout that is an out-of-the-ordinary fitness class.
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SPAR improves student life - (7/6)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
The Student Programs and Resources Office is dedicated to working with student clubs and organizing activities that will increase student participation. SPAR’s mission is to coordinate events designed to encourage the development of leadership skills and individual growth.
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The Devil Wears Prada is devilishly entertaining - (7/6)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
The Devil Wears Prada is for anyone who has ever dreamed big.
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Guitar festival turns out world-class performance - (7/6)
by Jason Boyd, Editor
With summer here, free time seems to be more available but there aren’t many things to do for free. One thing that is out of the ordinary and will allow you to experience amazing places is the Dallas Museum of Art.
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Dallas Museum of Art a hot summer spot - (7/6)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
With summer here, free time seems to be more available but there aren’t many things to do for free. One thing that is out of the ordinary and will allow you to experience amazing places is the Dallas Museum of Art.
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Superman Returns to the big screen - (7/5)
by Jason Boyd, Editor
Superman returns and it was well worth the wait.
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Latino Business Summit - (6/28)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
Eastfield hosted the First Latino Business Summit on Wednesday with keynote speaker Dr. Juan Hernandez, author of the new book “The New American Pioneers: Why Are We Afraid of Mexican Immigrants?”
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Lower Courtyard chairs
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JASON BOYD/Et Cetera |
| Deidra Boyice, 19-year-old computer
analysis major, takes advantage of the new chairs located in the lower courtyard. The chairs belong to Human Resources and will remain on campus from here on out. |
Architects give presentations for north and south campuses - (6/20)
Jason Boyd , Editor
Six Dallas-based architectural firms gave presentations to the Eastfield planning board on Wednesday demonstrating how they would tackle the designs of the yet-to-be-built north and south campuses.
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Lassiter made chancellor - (6/13)
Irasema Romero, Reporter
The DCCCD board of trustees today unanimously appointed Dr. Wright Lassiter, former president of El Centro College, as Chancellor of the district. He was appointed as interim Chancellor after the resignation of Dr. Jesus Carreon in May.
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STARS program provides opportunity for students
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
Four Eastfield students have been selected to participate in the Science Teacher Access to Research at Southwestern (STARS) program this summer at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. The program will provide the students with the opportunity to work with professors conducting scientific research projects, according to Jeannie Han, STARS program coordinator.
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President honors Harvesters - (6/12)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
President Dr. Carol Brown recognized the Harvester’s baseball team for their national championship during a ceremony Thursday in the pit.
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Vice President finalists arrive - (6/9)
by Irasema Romero, Reporter
Candidates for the positions of Vice President of Instruction and the Vice President for Student Services/ Enrollment Management visited the college this past week and interviewed with the president, Dr. Carol Brown. The candidates participated in forum during their visit, allowing students and faculty to meet and question the applicants.
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Remodeling in the works - (6/6)
Ongoing renovations around the campus include a fire alarm system remodel, signage on campus roads are being replaced, as well as a kitchen remodel for Subway. Completed renovations include N1, W3, W4 parking lot replacements and a remodel of the third floor of the A building.
Science majors to participate in research - (6/2)
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| Dang Hunyh, Funmi Afolayan, Katarina Solberg and Jordan McHone await their names to be announced as recipients of a research opportunity given to college students granted by UT Southwestern. |
Four students have been selected from Eastfield to participate in scientific research at the University of Texas Southwestern.
The selection process included essays, recommendation letters, GPAs and interviews.
Funmi Afolayan, Pre-Med sophomore from Nigeria, is a recipient of the Phi Theta Kappa STAR Scholarship for 2005/2006 and member of the Eastfield Presidents Honor Roll from 2004-2006. She will be working with Dr. Jerry Shay, Professor of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern. Shay is a pioneer in the field of telomere biology and his research has broad, direct applications to cancer pathology and treatment.
Dang Huynh, sophomore from Mesquite, is a Science major who plans to transfer to a four-year university in pharmaceutical research. Huynh will be working with Dr. J. R. Falck, Professor of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern. Falcks research focuses on the chemistry and biochemistry of small organic molecules that have broader implications in pharmacology and oncology.
Jordan McHone, sophomore from Rockwall, is majoring in Science. McHone is a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. McHone will report to Dr. Carole Mendelson, Professor of Biochemistry at UT Southwestern. Mendelson will mentor McHone in his research assignment on the regulation of genes and proteins that trigger notification of labor in expectant mothers.
Katarina Solberg, is a sophomore from Sweden majoring in science. She will perform her summer research under the supervision of Dr. Julie Pfeiffer, Assistant Professor of Microbiology at UT Southwesterns Center for Immunology. Pfeiffers research uses hepatitis C and poliovirus to study viral genome evolution and drug resistant mutations and the effect of viral diversity on pathogenesis.
Science/PE division office moved - (6/2)
The science and PE division office is now located S-213.
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