Alumni Spotlight...Silver Vasquez

My name is Silver Vasquez III. I am a graduate of both the University of Northern Iowa and Texas Christian University. I am the Manager of Corporate Development & Communications for Chesapeake Energy, one of the leading producers of natural gas and oil in Texas. With the expansion of our presence into South Texas's Eagle Ford Shale play, I've been able to move closer to home and family. Currently residing in Austin, TX, I am married to Jenise Vasquez and have two small children Silver IV, 2, and Madelyn Gabrielle, 1.

I grew up in San Antonio, near Valley Hi and 410 and attended John Jay High School. I have four sisters, one step-sister and three step-brothers. My mom and dad have always been great influences in my life.  Mom having taught me how to be a gentleman, and my dad always lending valuable advice and teaching me the value of hard work.

Congratulations Monte Cristo Center!

 Flips 4 Kids was a great success! The Monte Cristo Center along with VOS Flips raised enough donations to provide footwear to 1,000 at-risk children in San Antonio, Texas.

For more information abouyt the Monte Cristo Center Click Here.

Join Us! 9/11: A 10th Anniversary Remembrance

Palo Alto College's Student Veterans Organization, Student Government Association, and The Office of Student Engagement and Retention is hosting "9/11: A 10th Anniversary Remembrance".  The event is scheduled for Friday, September 9 at 9:11 a.m. in the PAC Student Center Annex.

 For more information on the Remembrance Ceremony, please call Vincent Bosquez, PAC VA Coordinator, at (210) 486-3113. If anyone was in NYC on the day of the attack, or knows someone local who was, please let him know.

Women in Policing Symposium!

In partnership with the San Antonio Police Department, Palo Alto College will be hosting an event entitled The Women in Policing Symposium on Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10 am to 1 pm.  The event will be held in the Performing Arts Center.  The event will consist of a panel of women representing each rank within the department. 

They will be speaking on their own experiences and answering questions from the audience.  There also will be a reception held afterwards so interested individuals may speak to recruiters in greater detail.  We would like to extend a formal invitation to any individuals that may be interested in attending. For more information please contact Clarissa Tejeda at ctejeda19@alamo.edu or (210) 486-3118.

Viva Verde!

Thanks to students, faculty and staff, Palo Alto College rocks at recycling! Since January of 2009, we have rescued more than 138,000 pounds of recyclables. <Insert wild applause here!> 

Please teach those who are new to campus and in your community how to recycle! GREEN recycling bins are for empty metal, empty plastic and empty glass containers. GRAY recycling bins are for paper. TRASH CANS are for Styrofoam, food, candy wrappers, potato chip bags, tissues, paper towels, wax-coated cups and plastic utensils. For more information on recycling please visit www.alamo.edu/pac/vivaverde.

Looking to Beat the Summer Heat? 

The PAC Aquatic Center is a great place to spend the summer at!  There is something for all ages and for all levels of swimmers!  You can learn to swim, participate in the Community Open Swim ( All Ages), Swim Lap's (18 years & older) and much more.  For more information on the times and rates Click Here or view the Summer 2011 Aquatic Brochure .

Yoga Anyone? 

The San Antonio Public Library is having a Yoga Class every Tuesday at its Cortez Library Branch.  The Yoga Classes will be held from 6p.m. through 7 p.m.  Beginners are welcomed and Yoga mats are not required.  All they ask is that you wear comfortable clothing.    The Cortez Library is at 2803 Hunter Blvd  San Antonio, TX 78224.For more information on the Library and their events visit www.mysapl.org.

Project Cool!

If you know of any senior/elderly residents of San Antonio/Bexar County in need of a Fan to get them through the end of summer Project Cool is still operating until September 16, 2011. Seniors in need of a fan for their home can call the United Way's 2-1-1 Helpline and request a free fan by phone. Eligible recipients must be 60 years of age or older and demonstrate need for a fan.

You can still help this cause by donating a new 20-inch electric box fan this summer. Donors can drop off box fans at their nearest San Antonio Fire Station EXCEPT FOR the Airport Station at any time during the summer.

Summer Movie Night!

Lights, camera, action! Movies by Moonlight is back for a third year. The big screen will once again light up downtown's HemisFair Park with a outdoor cinema series!

The free movies will be shown every Thursday from June until the end of August in the grassy area near the HemisFair Park arch and the Magik Theater at S. Alamo and Nueva. Show time begins at 7:30 p.m. with a pre-show entertainment followed by a brief intermission and the feature film beginning at 8:30 p.m. The feature time and schedule may vary.

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and come out to enjoy the show. Concessions will be available selling favorite movie treats such as popcorn, soda and cotton candy. After 6:00 p.m., movie-goers can park for free at the Durango Street lots across the street from the Federal Courthouse on a first-come basis. For additional information including Movie Selections call (210) 207-3677 or Click Here.

High Hair & Jalapenos!

San Antonio Water Systems is looking for a Control Systems Technician for the maintenance and troubleshooting of their communication network systems.  Go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/saws/default.cfm to view the job description and to apply.

UT Health Science Center at San Antonio needs a Senior Accounts Payable & Receivable Clerk to research denied insurance claims and appeals.  Have your resume ready and go to www.uthscsajobs.com/ to apply.

San Antonio Family Endeavors is currently searching for a Program Coordinator to manage service delivery for assigned program and contracts. Look over the job description at www.safamilyendeavors.org/ for more details

SAMMinistires is recruiting for a Grant Writer position to prepare proposals for submittal to potential sources to obtain funds for ongoing or special projects.  To apply please go to www.samm.org/index.php?option=com_jobgroklist&view=postings&Itemid=98

American Cancer Society is looking to hire a full time Administrative Assistant to perform general office duties and complete multiple projects with deadlines in an efficient manner.  If interested, please visit www.cancer.org/AboutUs/EmploymentOpportunities/index

City of San Antonio needs a Fiscal Officer with a Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of accounting experience.  Apply online www.sanantonio.gov/hr/jobs

Labatt is recruiting for a Marketing Specialist to set the direction for sales and evaluate vendor conversions.  To apply please visit http://www.labattfood.com/careers.php?id=355

Southwest ISD is searching for After-School Challenge Program Teacher Aides to assist with the organization and implantation of daily program activities. For job description please visit www.swisd.net

Bexar County is hiring a Juvenile Detention Officer I to monitor daily activities and behaviors of juveniles within facility.  To get more information please visit http://www.bexar.org/PRM/Apply.html