Alumni Spotlight...Abel Gonzales! 

Tell us about your family and upbringing:

 My father worked at Kelly AFB and my mother was a stay at home mom raising my brother, three sisters, and me. My senior year at Harlandale High School I went to see my counselor and I was looking forward to going to college. The counselor looked at me and said I'd be wasting my time that I wasn't college material based on my transcript. I wasn't pushed to go to college; I was actually pushed not to go.

How did this impact your decision to pursue a career in your current industry?

Being that I wasn't someone that was recommended to go to college, I didn't consider it an option. I went to work right after high school and found myself working at a local warehouse unloading 18 wheelers in the receiving department for 10 hours a day. The day to day monotony encouraged me to start seeking something else. I felt like I needed more.

News!

Palo Alto College CAT Center Recognized!

Palo Alto College's Center for Academic Tranisitons was featured in The College Keys Compact 2011 Catalog of Effective Practices.  The Center for Academic Transitions was formed by Palo Alto College President Anna "Cha" Guzman to help make students' transitions to four year universities a lot smoother.

Palo Alto College presents: South Africa!

Come visit the new exhibition at Gallery100 located at Palo Alto College in the Concho Hall.  Palo Alto College Fine and Performing Arts Department present Ricardo Romo: South Africa.   The exhibit will be open to the public until October 21st, 2011.  Gallery Hours are Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm, Friday:9am-12pm.

Join Us! The Children of the Revolución

Palo Alto College is hosting a viewing of  the PBS Series: Children of the Revolucion, during Hispanic Heritage Month.  There will be showings from September 26-30 in the Performing Arts Center, Rm 101 from 1-3:30 pm. There will also be a palen discussion over the series on Wednesday, September 28 in the Performing Arts Center from 6:30-8:30pm. 

Community Resource Fair!

Palo Alto College is hosting a Community Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 5,2011 from 10am-12:30pm. Community organizations will be on campus to provide students with information about various resources available to them.  This Fair will be held at Palo Alto College in the College Student Center Annex.  For more information on the Community Resource Fair or if you would like to participate please contact Jane Velasquez at jvelasquez13@alamo.edu.  

Domestic Violence Fair!

Palo Alto College will be hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness Fair on Wednesday, October 19,2011 from 10am-1pm in the Student Center Annex.  organizations and agencies will be on campus to provide students with information about domestic violence prevention and resources for students who are or have been involved in domestic violence situations. 

There will also be a speaker on Domestic Violence on the 19th of October from 11am-12pm in Perdernales Hall rm. 101. 

For more information about the Fair or Speaker please contact Eloisa Cordova at ecordova@alamo.edu.

Faculty Jazz Concert! 

The Music Department at Palo Alto College will be hosting a Faculty Jazz Concert on October 19,2011 from 7:30pm-9pm.  The performance will be held in the performing Arts Center at Palo Alto College in the Auditorium.  The concert is free and there will be plenty of smooth sounds to go around. 

For more information on the Faculty Jazz Concert please contact Armin Marmolejo at amarmolejo@alamo.edu.

Tejano October Fest!

The Monte Cristo Center is hosting the 1st Annual "Tejano October Fest" on Sunday, October 30,2011 from Noon- 11:00pm at Rosedale Park.  It will be a day full of Tejano music from well known, talented artists, delicious authentic Mexican food and lots of fun.  This event will benefit the Monte Cristo Center, a local non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization.  For more information on the "Tejano October Fest" Click Here.

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.

Its the spoooky time of year again!

Nightmare on Grayson has been San Antonio's premiere haunted house for over two decades.  Since 1989 they have offered San Antonio residents a SAFE and FUN place to come out and celebrate the Halloween season.  The haunted house will be up and running starting from 9/23/2011 to 10/31/2011.  Nightmare on Grayson is located approximately 1.5 miles North of Downtown San Antonio, 2 blocks West of Broadway.  For more information and to purchase tickets Click Here.

Síclovía San Antonio!

2011 Taste of San Antonio!

Banfield Vet Hospital is seeking a Vet Assistant to support the veterinarians and veterinary technicians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets, advocates for pets, educates clients on all aspects of pet health, and ensures a safe and effective hospital environment.  To apply and view job description Click Here.  

Humana is seeking a Medical Record Retrieval Specialist to scan medical records into a secure system so they may be reviewed by medical record coding staff for multiple issues.  To apply and view the job description, please Click Here.