Tag: News
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New library director plans for customer service improvement
Mark Gottschalk did not hesitate to rush back to South Plains College when he heard the library director position was available. Gottschalk worked at SPC’s Library on the Levelland campus for four years after arriving in 2013. He left during the summer of 2017 to take a Library Director position at Lubbock Christian University. When…
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Library exhibits highlights Latino WWII veterans
A new exhibit at the Library on the Levelland campus of South Plains College honors Latino World War II veterans. Looking for an exhibit that would fit in SPC’s open Library space, the employees reached out to Humanities Texas, picking “Images of Valor,” which features Latinos and Latinas who were involved in World War II.…
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Gililland crowned Miss Caprock at annual scholarship pageant
Rebecca Gililland was crowned Miss Caprock during the 61st annual scholarship pageant at South Plains College. The event was held on Nov. 16 in the Tom T. Hall Recording and Production Studio in the Creative Arts Building on the Levelland campus. “I am so excited,” said Gililland after being crowned as the winner. “I am…
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Annual campus report shows increase in crime
The annual crime report for South Plains College for 2017 shows an increase of burglary, drug and alcohol violations on campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which was passed in 1990, requires by law that all colleges and universities that receive federal funding share information about certain…
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Beloved professor remembered for kind heart
Dr. Annette E. Smith, a beloved professor at South Plains College, is fondly remembered for her joyous spirit and kind heart. Dr. Smith passed away November 11, 2018. A visitation was held on Nov. 13 at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers in Lubbock. Family and friends also gathered to celebrate her life of 58…
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Rangel retiring after 44 years of service at SPC
Finding a dream job can be hard for some people, but not for Andrea Rangel. Rangel has been helping students at South Plain College for 44 years and is planning to retire on Dec. 14 of the 2018 fall semester. Originally from Brownfield, Texas, Rangel graduated in 1972 from Brownfield High School and came to…
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Ninth annual stocking drive benefits children, teens during holidays
For the ninth consecutive year, the South Plains College Reese Center Library is organizing a stocking drive for children in need. The idea for the stocking drive came from students working in the Reese Library. One of the students had been involved in an organization called Project Homefront that collected toys for children in military…
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Speaker teaches Native American heritage through art of storytelling
by Geneva Natal As a way to represent the different cultures at South Plains College, there was a Native American Heritage Celebration, featuring a storyteller. Eldrena Douma (th-ow-oo-ma) talked about Native American heritage and culture during the event held on Nov. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus.…
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Applying past job skills, new Health and Wellness director empowers coworkers
The Health and Wellness Center at South Plains College has a new director with a goal of helping students. Crystal Gilster, the new director, explained that she was raised in counseling and therapy because of her parents. “My mom was the second female psychologist in Lubbock,” Gilster said. “My step dad taught at Texas Tech…
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President discusses enrollment during annual address
Enrollment, plans for remodeling the Science Building and a pathway for students to Texas Tech University were among the topics discussed by Dr. Robin Satterwhite during the third annual State of the College Address. “The purpose of this is to communicate,” Dr. Satterwhite, president of South Plains College, explained during the address held on Nov.…
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Cruz travels to Lubbock for rally before Election Day
by Debra Montandon “Raider Power” is the chant that began to turn this gathering into a pepped-up rally. The excitement grew as a crowd was waiting for the arrival Senator Ted Cruz. He has been traveling around, appearing at a live rally anywhere people will come. Less than a week before the election, Senator…
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Texan ID now available on cell phone
Students at South Plains College now have the option of having their Texan ID card on their cell phones. The ability to have the IDs on TouchNet OneCard was made available to students at the beginning of the fall semester. Miranda English, the director of student life at SPC, said that the IDs help students…
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Biology Club helps with monarch migration tracking efforts
Every year, monarch butterflies travel more than 3,000 miles before winter for a warmer climate. The South Plains College Biology Club and Dr. Scott Starr, biology instructor, tagged 25 monarchs during their recent migration to help researchers track their journey. “So it’s a fun little exercise for students to do,” Dr. Starr said. “We used…
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Teams impress at WTAM Rodeo
The South Plains College men’s and women’s rodeo teams continue to post strong performances with only one rodeo left in the season. The teams competed at the West Texas A&M University Rodeo on Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 in Amarillo. The Texans placed fifth overall in the team standings with a total of 250 points.…
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Renowned journalist discusses necessity for weaker central government
John Stossel recently made an appearance in Lubbock to discuss freedom and its enemies. The Free Market Institute (FMI) and the College of Media and Communication at Texas Tech University (TTU), in collaboration with the Young America’s Foundation, hosted the award-winning journalist, on Oct. 16 in the Red Raider Ballroom in the Student Union Building…
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Atmospheric scientist discuss environmental issues with expert panel
Texas leads the way in energy production and carbon emissions. If Texas were its own country, it would be ranked third in the world for gas production, yet first in the United States (tied with California) for carbon emissions. Texas also has more natural disasters than any other state. This makes Texas one of the…
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Music ensemble class offered for homeschool students
A Music Ensemble class is being offered for the first time to Homeschool students who are looking to further their instrumental knowledge. The all Homeschooled Music Ensemble class is being held at South Plains College and taught by Brent Wheeler, assistant professor of Commercial Music. The idea for the Homeschool Music Ensemble class came up…
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Ribbon cutting held for Culinary Arts program
by DEBRA MONTANDON A ribbon cutting ceremony recently was held for the new Culinary Arts program at the Lubbock Center campus of South Plains College. “You all coming today is an opportunity to be eye witnesses for this life-changing program for the citizens of Lubbock, Hockley County and surrounding towns,” Ben Alexander, executive director…
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Regents discuss Clery Report, upcoming programs
The 2017 Clery Report, updates on the coding academy and the truck driving program, and possible additions to seating at the track and field facilities were among the topics discussed during the October meeting of the South Plains College Board of Regents. Dr. Lynn Cleavinger, dean of students at SPC, presented the Annual Campus Security…
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Hispanic Heritage night immerses students in Latino Culture
Celebrating the history and contributions of Latino culture can empower a better understanding and appreciation for Hispanic-Americans and the positive influence they have within a community. The Hispanic Heritage event was held on Oct. 1 in the Sundown Room of the Student Center on the Levelland campus of South Plains College. The purpose for this…