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CALL FOR ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS AND UPDATES
We Want You!
Share a story or tell us about your new promotion/birth of a child/engagement/ marriage/new career opportunity. We want to hear from you for our upcoming newsletters. You can also tell us about an outstanding PAC Alumni who deserves recognition.
If you're interested, email
Jane Velasquez at jvelasquez13@
alamo.edu |
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Contact us!
Rosie Castro
Interim Dean of Student Affairs and Director of the Center for Academic Transition
mcastro66@alamo.edu
Jane Velasquez
Community Outreach Coordinator
jvelasquez13@alamo.edu
Nora Esparza
Career Services nesparza@alamo.edu
Ernest Gil
Job Placement Specialist
egil10@alamo.edu
Daniel Uresti, Jr.
Interim Coordinator - Alumni & Scholarships
duresti@alamo.edu
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Alumni Spotlight...Dr. Amie De Leon
Title: Associate Professor of Teacher Education at Palo Alto College
Year attended: 1992
Degree/s Completed:
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - University of Incarnate Word
Master of Science in Counseling and Guidance - TAMU Kingsville
Doctor of Educational Leadership - TAMU Kingsville
Tell us about your family and upbringing.
I am a first generation college student who grew up in a rural area. I felt that going to college would be my way out of my small town and a way to better myself.
How did this impact your decision to pursue a career in education?
I really fell into education and teaching. After completing my B.A. in Psychology, I was not able to attend graduate school and began substitute teaching. I fell in love with it. I went back to school and obtained my Texas Teacher Certification.
What made you choose PAC to start your undergraduate studies?
PAC was a small, close and cost efficient college to begin my education. I was intimidated by the thought of going to college and PAC was welcoming.
What challenges did you encounter in your college career?
Since I was a first generation college student I was unprepared as to how the college world worked. The lack of money was a challenge for me to overcome. I also did not own a car so I had to borrow rides to school.
What memory stands out the most from your experience at PAC?
Friends and the down time in the Student Center.
What university did you transfer to and why?
I transferred to UIW to pursue a nursing degree. However after transferring I changed my major. Every summer I would return to PAC to take classes since the cost was so much more reasonable.
What are you most proud of since graduating from PAC?
I am most proud of the person I have become. I am a College Professor who now can make an impact on my students' lives and future. Returning to PAC where it all began is a wonderful honor. During the SACS Reaccreditation of PAC I was asked to co-chair the compliance committee. This was a huge task but the College was successful in the reaccreditation process and I was proud to be a part of that history of the College.
What are your career goals?
I want to continue teaching but I would also like to become Chair of my department.
Are there any words of advice you share with your students, that you wish someone would have told you when you were in college?
I wish I had been told that I should have made a better connection with my professors. I now know that my professors were not to be feared but rather they were there to help. |
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CALL FOR ALUMNI SPOTLIGHTS AND UPDATES
Share a story or tell us about your new promotion/birth of a child/engagement/ marriage/new career opportunity. We want to hear from you for our upcoming newsletters. You can also tell us about an outstanding PAC Alumni who deserves recognition.
If you're interested, email Jane Velasquez at jvelasquez13@alamo.edu. |
Congratulations Daisy Garcia
 | | Daisy Garcia, Agriculture Major at PAC |
The 2012 Latinos in Agriculture Leaders Forum selected Palo Alto College student Daisy Garcia to participate as a member of the student panel. The forum took place on Oct. 17 - 19 at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.
Garcia, a graduate of McCollum High School, is currently an Agriculture major at Palo Alto College and serves as the president of the Lone Star Ag Club on campus. After receiving her degree from Palo Alto, she plans to transfer to Texas State University - San Marcos to earn a Bachelor's degree of Agriculture, majoring in Animal Science. Her career goal is to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
To read the full press release, please click here. Congrats Daisy! |
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Alumni & Friends LinkedIn Group Launched!
Palo Alto College Alumni & Friends Association has launched our new LinkedIn group. Be sure to join our group for real-time job postings, alumni announcements, campus news, and volunteer opportunities. Membership is free and we welcome all PAC alumni. Be sure to include Palo Alto College in your educational history too!
All PAC Alumni & Friends who join our LinkedIn group will receive a free vehicle decal featuring our new logo. Stop by the Alumni Office (Student Center, 101) to pick one up and make your friends and co-workers jealous! |
PAC Attends Southwest High School Homecoming
 | | Palo Alto College Palomino and Southwest High School Dragon |
Palo Alto College staff members attended the Southwest High School football homecoming this month. Dragon fans spun a prize wheel to win PAC keychains, nail files, sunglasses, and lunch bags.
The Southwest Dragons finished the evening with a romping of the South San Bobcats, 49-2 in front of a large home crowd. |
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Toyota Tundra Pulls Space Shuttle Endeavour
A Toyota Tundra, proudly built in the Alamo City, set out on a great Endeavour. Literally, the San Antonio-built Tundra pulled the retired Space Shuttle Endeavour for about 100 yards on its way to its final resting place at the California Science Center.
 | | Toyota Presents: The Tundra Endeavour -- Mission Accomplished |
If you're interested in learning more about our Industrial Technology Training Programs, visit our Continuing Education website here. |
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Early Voting - Oct. 22 - Nov. 2
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HemisFear - Oct. 31
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University of Northern Iowa - Nov. 1
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Veteran's Day Celebration
 PAC's Student Veterans Organization, the Office of Student Engagement & Retention, and the Office of Veterans Affairs would like to recognize all veterans who have served (past or present) in the U.S. Armed Forces at a Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 9. at 11:00am.
If you are a veteran, or have friends and family that you would like to be recognized, please contact the VA Office at 210-486-3111 to be part of the ceremony. |
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Happy Trails!
 Daniel Uresti, the interim Scholarship & Alumni coordinator, will be leaving PAC at the end of this month. He was selected to attend the Air Force Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB. Daniel becomes one of many PAC Alumni to enter into military service. We wish Daniel the best of luck! Make us proud!
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Alumni Volunteer Opportunities
Calling All Alumni
Calling all Alumni - we are seeking volunteers for upcoming campus-wide events, and we need your help.
If you would like to volunteer at our upcoming events, please contact Jane Velasquez at jvelasquez13@alamo.edu or 210-486-3302. Volunteer your time, network with college staff, and get first-hand experience working with a college department. |
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S.A. Hispanic Chamber CORE4 STEM Expo - Nov. 8-10
 The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 3rd Annual CORE4 STEM Expo needs volunteers. The event will help reach over 2,500 students and get them interested in STEM Careers (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math).
Alamo Colleges is a proud part of this Expo and will be presenting great classes for students! PAC Alumni are needed to volunteer for this event. Whether you can contribute 1 hour or all day, the SA Hispanic Chamber of Commerce needs all the help they can get.
The event begins at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center (Nov 8-9) and continues at UTSA Main Campus (Nov 10). Volunteers will help guide students in and out of classrooms, hand out snacks, and assist presenters with their projects.
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VITA is seeking volunteers
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is seeking volunteers for the upcoming tax season. They offer free training and will give you the experience necessary to help your community while building upon your own skill set. See the benefits below:
*Free Training and IRS Certification
*Promote Tax Understanding and Awareness
*Gain Marketable Skill and Expand Your Resume
*Give Back to Your Community
For more information, visit the VITA website or call Cristina Alaniz at 210-222-2975 for more information. |
Need Career Assistance? Let Us Help.
Did you know that 80% of Fortune 100 companies recruit or screen their applicants on LinkedIn.com? Are you ready for the ever-changing, ultra-competitive job market?
Do you have a professional online presence?  Is your resume up to date? Do you know how to write a cover letter? Could you improve your interview skills?
If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, come visit our Career Services staff inside the Center for Academic Transitions in Student Center, 101.
Current Students & Former Students Welcome!
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SigFig protects your investments SigFig is a free service which helps you manage your investments, and make sure you're getting the best deal and avoiding fees. They were recently featured in Entrepreneur magazine.
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Career Link
ChildCare Careers (CCC) is seeking part-time, full-time, substitute, and permanent positions. CCC is dedicated to giving you the experience and personal growth you are seeking in the early childhood education field. To apply, visit www.childcarecareers.net or call 210-824-0553.
VIA Metropolitan Transit is seeking candidates for the position of Strategic Planner I. This position is responsible for preparing technical memorandums and planning reports, undertaking research projects, and working in consultation to other staff on VIA planning matters. To view this and other positions at VIA, please click here.
West Corporation is seeking Customer Service Representatives to support calls from some of the nation's biggest brands in healthcare, telecommunications, and finance. For information, click here or call 210-523-JOBS.
H-E-B is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to test and analyze food products to ensure quality. An Associate's degree is required and coursework or practical experience in food science, quality management, or other sciences. To apply and view other HEB jobs, please click here.
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland AFB is seeking part-time Store Associates, Senior Store Associates, and Food Service workers. To apply, visit ApplyMyExchange.com. (Great for Students!)
Dahill, a Xerox Company, is now hiring New Business Development Sales Representatives, IT Sales, Purchasing Clerks, Shipping and Receiving Staff, and Web Developers/Web Designers. Internships are also available! To apply and view all Dahill jobs, click here.
Valero Energy Corporation is seeking applicants for a Legal Secretary, HR Advisor, and Environmental Specialist. To apply for this and all of the 115 San Antonio jobs at Valero, click here.
Jacobs Engineering is hiring an Asset Management and Assessment Services Project Manager to collaborate with Task Managers, Discipline Leaders, Marketing staff, and Technical Staff of all disciplines in the overall execution of multiple large projects or contracts. For information on this and other Jacobs Engineering positions, please click here.
Time Warner Cable is recruiting applicants for multiple positions, including customer service, engineering/technical operations, IT & MIS, Business Class/media sales, and web operations. To view all jobs at Time Warner, please click here.
The Alamo Colleges is hiring! Check out our PeopleLink site to search job postings for faculty, staff, and temporary positions at PAC, SAC, SPC, NVC, NLC, and the District offices. We'd love to have you join our team. |
Did You Know?
About Requesting Transcripts? Transcripts can be requested online via your ACES account or by filling out a Transcript Request Form. For more information, please visit our Records and Transcripts webpage here.
About Reverse Transfer?
In today's ever-changing working world, the more degrees you 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 if they are eligible for their Associate of Arts or Science Degree. For more information contact Rosie Castro, 210-486-3124 or at mcastro66@alamo.edu. |
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Notice: All job listings are posted at the discretion of the Palo Alto College Center for Academic Transitions. We will not post jobs that appear to discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender. We also reserve the right to refuse to post jobs that do not support the interests of the college. |
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