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Alumni Spotlight
The Personal Journey of Artist & Teacher Jose Guajardo
By: Danielle Espinoza
I recently sat down with PAC Alumnus Jose Guajardo, talented artist  and art instructor at Northwest Vista College. Prior to meeting Guajardo I was given his contact information from Alba De Leon, the PAC Fine Arts Lead Instructor, who said it was important that I meet Guajardo. She spoke highly of her former student and was very proud of his accomplishments.
There was an immediate buzz around the office when I mentioned that I was scheduled to meet with Guajardo. I started receiving photos of his work and articles from exhibitions he'd participated in. As I looked through some of his work from years past, I was immediately struck by the colorful realism, raw emotion and historical beauty he conveys in his thought-provoking work. As a non-traditional student Guajardo became well-known on campus for his soft-spoken fervor for creating emotion on canvas.
His natural born talent and enthusiasm for infusing life and art together continues to resonate on our campus from those who had the opportunity to know him. Guajardo's long-time mentor, friend and PAC Lead Transfer Advisor Charlie Garcia said, "He has an amazing natural gift! He takes a paint brush in his hand and all of sudden magic happens." Garcia joined me for my interview with Guajardo for an overdue reunion.
After meeting Guajardo, I realized I was sitting next to an impassioned individual with an incredible amount of knowledge and passion. His story began on the Westside of San Antonio at the Alazan-Apache Courts with his parents and two siblings. His hard-working parents provided a solid foundation for their children and pushed them to receive their education. Guajardo's love of art began as a young child with his father his catalyst.
"My father and I communicated through art. We didn't have money to buy art supplies, so we made our own. We'd make toy soldiers and sculptures out of tortilla masa or mud. He taught me to use creative materials," Guajardo said fondly.
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Alumni: Send Us Your News!
Over the past 25 years Palo Alto College has provided a strong foundation for students to receive a quality education.
We understand many of you have gone on to meet your personal and career goals and we want to hear from you!
Let us post your success stories, announcements, and news! Let us know if you need interns, volunteers or have job opportunities for alumni and current students!
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PAC Programs & Events
Annual Alumni Volleyball Game
Bump - Set - Spike! Alumni vs. Students - Game On!
Come check out the game and cheer on your fellow alumni!
* Tuesday, September 28
* PAC Gym
* 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Hispanic Heritage Month
* "Achieving Success in the Media" with MaryCarmen Lopez
Univision Journalist discusses her life in the media
Monday, Sept. 27 / 11:ooam - 12:30pm / Student Center
* Hispanic International Film Series
Tuesday, Sept. 23 & 28 / 9:00am - 6:00pm / Student Center
*Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fair
Wednesday, Oct. 6 / 10:00am - 1:00pm / Student Center
* Luche Libre Wrestling
Friday, Oct. 15 / 6:00 - 8:00pm / PAC Gym
 Chicano poet alurista comes to Palo Alto College Alamo Colleges/Palo Alto College, UTSA, Gemini Ink and Aztlan Libre Press welcome Chicano poet alurista to San Antonio. Local publishing house Aztlan Libre Press, headed by Juan Tejeda and Anisa Onofre, published alurista's tenth book of poetry entitled "Tunaluna." The press is coordinating a five-city Texas tour in October of which San Antonio is one of the cities.
* Tuesday, October 5 / 6:30 pm
Signing & Reception
UTSA Downtown Campus, Southwest Room
* Friday, October 8 / Noon - 1:30 pm
alurista Reading & Platica
Palo Alto College Student Center
* Saturday, October 9 / 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
alurista - Intergenerational Chicano Poetry Workshop
Palo Alto College Performing Arts Center, Recital Hall
5th Annual City South Festival
 The South San Antonio Chamber of Commerce along with Palo Alto College (PAC) will present the 5th Annual City South Festival which focuses on three educational disciplines: music, culinary and visual arts. This is a professional juried exhibition!
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!
If you're interested in volunteering at the City South event, contact Alba DeLeon at 486-3214 or adeleon@alamo.edu
Event Information:
*Thursday, October 23
*Mission County Park
*11:00am - 6:00pm
 Student Art Work at the WitteDon't forget to visit the Witte Museum this fall to see the incredible student art work. Art instructor Cakky Brawley provided her students with a real-life artist's assignment; to produce a sculpture to be judged by a Witte Museum panel in conjunction with the Witte's "Backyard Monsters; The World of Insects" exhibit. Only a few of the student-produced sculptures will be a part of the fall exhibit. Check out our students brilliant work at San Antonio's beloved Witte Museum. The exhibit runs from September 25, 2010 - January 2, 2011 - Take the whole family!
SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Alumni Basketball Game
Alumni vs. Students - Support Our Alumni!
The Annual men's and women's Alumni vs. Student games:
* Tuesday, November 16 * PAC Gym
* Ladies Game: 6:00pm
* Men's Game: 8:00pm
Some of our best alumni b-ball players have signed-up to take on the current Palomino teams. Who do you think will dominate the court? Come find out and see if the Alumni can beat the PAC Palominos!
First 50 Alumni receive a FREE T-Shirt! |
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Logistics Program Highlight
In the late 80's a group of city leaders asked for a logistics program  to support the local demand for logistics jobs and Palo Alto College rose to accept the challenge.
The program has since awarded 49 AAS degrees and over 99 certificates. Felipe Camacho was the first to receive his AAS in 1997 and latest graduates include Michael Salas, and Dennis Whitworth, who currently work for Fortune 500 companies Boeing and Toyota. The program continues to build on the shoulders of its founding leaders Bill Daugherty, Paul Bunsendahl, Rick Bonnell, and Paulette Jordan. They had incredible knowledge and experience in logistics, and a passion for education.
In January Ronnie Brannon took responsibility for the program and carries the message to all who are willing to listen in the city and throughout the state. His passion for teaching and promoting logistics to the community is truly inspirational.
Transportation, Warehousing, Purchasing, Operations Management, Quality Management, Teaming, and Supervision are just a few of the logistics classes. Students learn essential knowledge and skills in the world of logistics. While students earn their degree, they can receive one of five certificates:
- Logistics Management
- Warehouse Management
- Manufacturing Management
- Transportation Management
- International Logistics
Logistics courses are offered on campus or online. Course hours are accepted into the program from other colleges, universities and the military.
Students receive jobs as warehouse specialists, purchasing clerks, quality control clerks, warehouse supervisors, purchasing agents, and more! Salaries range from $30,000 to $100,000 in San Antonio, based on education and years of experience.
Whether the economy is up or down logistics are always needed. Logisticians ensure people have access to what they need and want. It is another unique program PAC offers to our community.
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Have You Heard?
Alba De Leon Art Exhibit 
We are pleased to announce one of our very talented art instructors has an art exhibit in Southtown's Studio 106B at the Blue Star Arts Complex.
October 7 & 8 from 6:00 - 9:00pm
"Lean on Me Campaign" for the
Monte Cristo Center Super Food Pantry
The MCC is leading the way in feeding the hungry on the Southside with the "Lean on Me Campaign" for the 2010 Thanksgiving season. A projected 300 families will receive a full turkey
dinner, with an estimated cost of $15-$18 per household.
Support partners, sponsors and volunteers are needed
to package and distribute meals to families.
The campaign runs from now until the official delivery date on Thursday, November 18, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm For more information, contact Marie Valentin at 210-550-4171 or monte.cristo.center@gmail.com
Army ROTC Now Offered at PAC
 For the first time in its 25 year history, Palo Alto College is offering a U.S. Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) designed to give students the tools, training and experiences needed to succeed in any competitive environment. The program is under the direction of the University of Texas at San Antonio. Academic classes are held at PAC, while field training exercises will be held at UTSA. Enrolling in the Army ROTC Basic Course offered at PAC does not involve a commitment of service to the Army unless the student has received an ROTC scholarship. According to Vincent Bosquez, Coordinator of PAC's Veterans Affairs, interest in an ROTC program at PAC has been growing over the past several years, and similar courses are being offered at other Alamo Colleges. "Army ROTC gives students the academic and practical experiences they need to become leaders in a military or civilian environment," Bosquez said. "Along with leadership lessons, the program offers physical fitness training and exciting opportunities to challenge yourself on a daily basis." For more information on the Army ROTC program at PAC, call the UTSA office at (210) 458-4622.
PAC Vet Tech Rocks San Antonio
Did you know Palo Alto College houses the ONLY Veterinary Technology program in San Antonio? Our Vet Tech program is one of seven American Veterinary Medical Association accredited programs in Texas!
Our students have the opportunity to handle state-of-the-art equipment and work with innovative professors. Upon completion of the program students take their state and national credentialing exams and to-date our students have a 95-100% pass rate.
CONGRATS VET TECH CLASS OF 2010!
We received notice this month that all nineteen of our
graduates passed their credentialing exams!
Our student success rate continues to meet the highest standards!
Congratulations to the lastest certified Veterinary Technicians! |
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Career Link
Looking for Career Opportunities?
The Center for Academic Transitions announces the latest career opportunities in San Antonio and surrounding communities:
The Austin Fire Department is preparing to kick off its recruitment season. Go to www.afdrecruiting.com or call 512-974-0100 to get ahead of the rush.
Towne North Animal Hospital needs a Vet Tech with at least 1 year of experience. Email your professional resume to kfonseca@nvanet.com.
A Clerk is needed at Vance and Whitley, LLP, to handle legal clerical duties. Email your resume to dwhitley@vancewhitley.com.
An Assistant Market Controller is needed at Clear Channel Radio with at least 5 years of accounting experience. A BA/BS in Accounting is required. Send your professional resume via email to Heather Wenner at heatherwenner@clearchannel.com.
The Transportation Security Administration is still looking for airport security screeners, intelligence specialists, program analysts, engineers, federal air marshals, and criminal investigators. Go to www.tsa.gov or www.dhs.gov/careers for application information.
Reyes-Amtex Automotive, a Toyota supplier, is looking for a Production Group Leader. The key word is leader. Send your professional resume to lcarter32@alamo.edu.
Paris Junior College in Paris, TX, is looking for a Vice President of Student Services to assist the President in general administration and implementation of the policies of the college. Visit the web site at www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/hr for more information.
IT'S HERE!!!
PALO ALTO COLLEGE STUDENTS AND ALUMNI NOW HAVE CSO INTERFASE
This comprehensive software solution is now available for you on line. Go to www.alamo.edu/paloalto and click on the PAC Career Link button. You can upload and manage resumes, search and apply for jobs, sign-up for resume writing and interview skills seminars, register for career events, and much more, all from the comfort of your own home!
Businesses can call to get information about registering, placing job ads and attending job fairs.
Call the Center for Academic Transitions at 210-486-3131 if you have questions. |
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Searching For Alumnus
If you are an alumnu who attends or attended
Our Lady of the Lake University
we need YOU!
The Center for Academic Transitions is taking a group of current Palo Alto College students to OLLU for a special tour and
transfer meeting on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 from 10:00 - 11:00am.
We need ONE hour of your time to talk with PAC students on:
* Your transfer experience
* Provide words of wisdom
* Discuss the transition from PAC to OLLU
* Participate in a question and answer session
For more information, please contact Katherine Beaumont at the CAT Center at 210.486.3133 or kbeaumont@alamo.edu |
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Did You Know?
About our campus growth
Palo Alto is expanding! We have added a new Performing Arts Center, Vet Tech Building and a Science, Social Science and Workforce Building! There is more to come as we continue to focus on the needs of our ever-growing student population.
New Performing Arts Center
We have a new, state-of-the-art performing arts center with an incredible auditorium, break-out rooms, conference room, class rooms, and much more. Check out the photos!
We offer innovative programs
Aviation, Horticulture, Turf & Lawn, Vet Tech, IT, Logistics & Supply Chain, Industrial Automation and more... one of a kind programs available at Palo Alto College!
About Reverse Transfer
In today's ever-changing working world, the more degrees who have, the more marketable you become!
The Reverse Transfer Degree Program is designed for students who have accumulated thirty (30) college-level credit hours at one of the Alamo Colleges and who have received a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited public Texas college or university. Once an official transcript is received documenting a student's bachelor's degree, the student will be approved for and notified of the Alamo College's award of the Associate of Arts or Science Degree. For more information contact Rosie Castro, 210-486-3124 or at mcastro66@alamo.edu |
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Save 20%
Baby Besos, a Palo Alto Community Friend, offers a special discount rate for our Alumni & Friends! Check out their online store and enter discount code "PAC20" at check out.
Baby Besos is a small, minority, women-owned business offering unique and Latin-inspired baby and children's items. Everything from clothing to bi-lingual education tools, music and much more! "An Online Baby Boutique Celebrating Our Babies and Our Culture." | |
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