Virtual Student Success Seminar on ‘Progressing During Difficulty’ is Thursday
Food for Change free drive-through distribution is Wednesday
- Wednesday, Feb. 24 (new date)
- Wednesday, March 3
- Wednesday, March 24
- Wednesday, April 7
- Wednesday, April 21
- Wednesday, May 5
- Bring client ID card or current student ID for the spring 2021 semester.
- Present ID through the window of automobile to receive food. (Windows must remain closed for the safety of the students and volunteers.)
- Open trunk of automobile so that volunteers may place box/bag of food inside.
- Drive off safely after receiving food.
- Currently enrolled students can obtain client ID cards in the Galveston College Counseling and Advising Center on the first floor of Moody Hall on the main campus or at the office at the Applied Technology Center. Students enroll online by visiting the Food for Change page on the Houston Food Bank website Food for Change.
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Board of Regents receives 7 letters of interest for Position 8
The Galveston Community College District Board of Regents nominating committee has received seven letters of interest and resumes to fill Position 8, the unexpired term of Regent Carl Kelly who died unexpectedly July 31.
Those submitting letters of interest and resumes include the following:
Amedia “Amy” Carmen Bly
Mary Hutchings Cooper
Torrina Harris
Keith W. McFatridge, Jr.
Dr. James Lester Murray
Carolyn L. Sunseri
M. Theron Waddell, Jr.
Nominating committee members include Board of Regents Vice Chair Fred D. Raschke, chair, past Board of Regents Chair Raymond Lewis, Jr. and Regent Mary R. Longoria.
Following a review of the letters of interest on Feb. 17, the nominating committee will select a small group of candidates for interviews on Feb. 24 and further consideration by the full board. It is anticipated that a decision will be made at the March 10 board meeting.
Galveston College promotes Dr. Arlinda Washington to professor of Nursing
Dr. Arlinda Washington has been promoted to professor of Nursing at Galveston College. The Galveston Community College District Board of Regents approved Dr. Washington’s promotion at its Jan. 13 regular meeting.
Dr. Washington is celebrating more than half a century of dedication, leadership, teaching, compassion and service as a nurse, nurse educator and nursing professional.
Dr. Washington graduated from Alvin Community College with an Associate Degree in Nursing in August 1971. She went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston in 1973. She served as a nursing supervisor and head nurse at Mainland Medical Center in Texas City from 1972 to 1983.
From 1983 to 1989, she served as a staff nurse and head nurse at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Washington. She obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland in 1987. From 1989 to 1991, she taught nursing at Yakima Valley Community College.
She returned to Texas in 1991 and served as a professor in the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program at College of the Mainland in Texas City and as a staff nurse at Mainland Medical Center.
Dr. Washington joined the Galveston College family as an adjunct professor in July 2010 and came on board as a full-time faculty member in 2013. In 2017, she obtained her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Chamberlain College of Nursing.
Dr. Washington said it is important for her to be a role model to her students and other nurse educators and nursing professionals.
“I am a lifelong learner. I have a strong passion for learning and paying it forward,” she said. “Standing in solidarity with thousands of other nurses, students and nurses that I have taught, I realize how blessed I am to call myself a nurse, a teacher and now a nursing professional.”
Galveston College is truly blessed to have Dr. Washington on its faculty.
Galveston College lecture series to feature Mount Vernon’s executive director and senior curator
Executive Director of Historic Preservation and Collections and Robert H. Smith Senior Curator Dr. Susan P. Schoelwer of George Washington’s Mount Vernon will be the guest speaker for the third installment of the 2021 lecture series on Diversity, Inclusion and Empowerment at Galveston College.
The lecture titled “What Can We Learn from the Exhibit ‘Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon’?” will be presented virtually at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, via Zoom videoconference. It is free and open to the public.
Installation of the current, award-winning special exhibition “Lives Bound Together: Slavery at George Washington’s Mount Vernon” in 2016 marked a significant step in an ongoing process of recognizing and recovering the historical experiences of hundreds of enslaved people owned by George and Martha Washington in the 18th century.
In her presentation, Dr. Schoelwer will present an overview of the galleries and offer behind-the-scenes reflections on the development of the exhibition and related projects, lessons learned, and continuing efforts to offer a more inclusive interpretation of life on one of America’s best-known plantations and most-visited historic sites.
“The lecture by Dr. Schoelwer will provide a unique glimpse at less-known historical facts surrounding the first president of the United States George Washington with respect to slavery,” said Dr. Laimutis Bytautas, chair of the Faculty Professional Development Committee at Galveston College. “The information presented in this lecture will be very valuable in providing a proper understanding of the early days of the history of the United States.”
Dr. Schoelwer directs the architectural preservation, furnishing, and interpretation of George and Martha Washington’s house and surrounding plantation buildings and landscape, as well as the creation of museum exhibitions, including “Lives Bound Together.”
Prior to coming to Mount Vernon as curator in 2010, Dr. Schoelwer served for more than a decade as head of museum collections at the Connecticut Historical Society, where she authored “Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art and Family, 1740-1840,” winner of the 2011 Connecticut Book Award for Non-Fiction. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in American studies from Yale University, a master’s degree from the Winterthur Program in Early American Culture at the University of Delaware and a Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Notre Dame, where she participated in the historic transition to coeducation.
“On a daily basis, Dr. Schoelwer has the opportunity to draw upon documents and artifacts that bring to life the relationships between George Washington and the slaves who served him and Martha,” said Michael Berberich with the Faculty Professional Development Committee. “The insights Dr. Schoelwer brings to the topic from putting together the award-winning exhibit will be a unique contribution to the depth of our students’ education and will add new knowledge to the Galveston community as a whole.”
In addition to Mount Vernon and the Washingtons, Dr. Schoelwer has written and lectured on a variety of topics, including American art and decorative arts, needlework and women’s history. She is currently researching a book examining the creation and continuing re-creation of George Washington portraits.
To access the Feb. 16 lecture, visit the following Zoom link on the internet: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87079157421?pwd=QzhXR1E5UmR1Qlp3ZkR5MTZXYlF6dz09. The meeting ID is 870 7915 7421. The passcode is Galveston.
For more information, please contact Dr. Laimutis Bytautas, Faculty Professional Development Committee chair, at [email protected] or (409) 944-1273.
Galveston College announces fall 2020 honors lists
Students named to the President’s List, Vice President’s List and Dean’s List for fall 2020 at Galveston College have been announced. Combined, the group has 406 students.
The three lists recognize students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of study.
The President’s List includes students who have a 3.9 semester grade-point average or better. The Vice President’s List includes students who have a grade-point average of 3.6 but less than 3.9. The Dean’s List includes students who have a grade point average of 3.2 but less than 3.6.
Students are listed by designation, state and hometown.
President’s List
Texas
Ryan Blackwell, Alvin
Tamara Foster, Angleton
Sarah Davis, Baytown
Hallie Gloor, Blanco
Hortance Stevenson, Cedar Hill
Evan Cameron, Conroe
Jeremy Davis, Crosby
Jordan Rasmussen, Dayton
Zachary Young, Deer Park
Joseph Cazares, Dickinson
Nicholas Cortinas, Dickinson
Clay Hunker, Dickinson
Manuel Martinez, Dickinson
Sarah Niccum, Dickinson
Fabian Rodriguez, Dickinson
Theresa Stanford, Dickinson
Makinzie Tomascik, Franklin
Michael Faber, Friendswood
Dora Martinez-Ruiz, Friendswood
Jasmine Mata, Friendswood
Holly Agee, Galveston
Katherine Albares, Galveston
Samantha Alcocer, Galveston
Hemal Amin, Galveston
Gabriela Bailon, Galveston
Kelsey Barillas, Galveston
Eliana Barlow, Galveston
Olivia Baze, Galveston
Lauren Beall, Galveston
Ameerah Ben-Aissa, Galveston
Lea Benavides, Galveston
Caitlin Brewer, Galveston
Eva Bui, Galveston
Alejandro Casillas, Galveston
Leslie Castillo, Galveston
William Clore, Galveston
Aaron Correa, Galveston
Richard Crawford, Galveston
Brooke Cromie, Galveston
Bailey Daniel, Galveston
Ronaldo De la Garza, Galveston
Brittany Diaz, Galveston
Svitlana Domingo, Galveston
Caffery Eli, Galveston
Maggie Farmer, Galveston
Creed Fisher, Galveston
Oscar Fuentes, Galveston
Sara Gabriel, Galveston
Carrie Garcia, Galveston
Claira Garcia, Galveston
Maria Garcia, Galveston
Constance Gonzales, Galveston
Trevor Grace, Galveston
David Griffin, Galveston
Eusebio Guerra, Galveston
Amie Guidry, Galveston
Curtis Gundrum, Galveston
Luke Havard, Galveston
Chet Henry, Galveston
Jillian Hester, Galveston
Sofia Ixcotoyac, Galveston
Ginger Jackson, Galveston
Paula Jackson, Galveston
Noah Jansen, Galveston
Dominique Jordan, Galveston
Anupama Kandel, Galveston
William Kanost, Galveston
Roza Kastis, Galveston
Alexis Labao, Galveston
Katy Lackey, Galveston
Jessica Lawson, Galveston
William Livanec, Galveston
Kaleyah Malveaux, Galveston
Natalia Martinez, Galveston
Diana Martinez Rodriguez, Galveston
Cecille Maxey, Galveston
Mandy McDaniel, Galveston
Maybelline Medrano, Galveston
Mary Moore, Galveston
Ma Noviz Nevarez, Galveston
Kelly Nicholas, Galveston
Zoe Overton, Galveston
Patricia Phol, Galveston
Kate Ramos, Galveston
Kyra Ramos, Galveston
Yasmine Rawas, Galveston
Miguel Rodriguez, Galveston
Christine Salinas, Galveston
Gerardo Santos, Galveston
Marsha Scoggin, Galveston
Noa Seigel, Galveston
Tiffany Sherman, Galveston
Renard Simmons, Galveston
Jully Singh, Galveston
Jacob Strueby, Galveston
Joseph Terrell, Galveston
Anakin Thacker, Galveston
Catalina Tovar, Galveston
Katherine Walker, Galveston
Sparkle White, Galveston
Christopher Wilson, Galveston
Jayme Yeager, Galveston
Nathan Zecco, Galveston
Graciela Neff, Galvestoon
Amy Meyer, Helotes
Audrey Moody, Hitchcock
Darian Prefontaine, Hitchcock
Travon Brown, Houston
Phuonganh Nguyen, Houston
Ikechukwu Okafor, Houston
Santos Rivas, Houston
Thomas Phelan, Jamaica Beach
Enrique Franco, Katy
Zubair Mir, Katy
Brenda Trejo, Kemah
Breanne Butcher, Kountze
Amita Karsen, Kyle
Jessica Curtis, La Marque
Michele Garza, La Marque
Sylvia Perales-Lee, La Marque
Michael Worthy, La Marque
Annika Anderson, League City
Jeeshia Bacarinas Selerio, League City
Jonathan Daniel, League City
Clay Erwin, League City
Corey Lanier, League City
Robert Reeves, League City
Santosh Soule, League City
Dana Holst, Liberty
Erynne Johnson, Liberty
John Hamilton, Liberty Hill
Odette Lopez, Lufkin
Lacey Moton, Nederland
Jason Dyess, Paris
Marisa Velasquez, Pearland
Kendall Florence, Port Bolivar
Everett Williams, Port Bolivar
Jeremy Ross, Rosharon
Wendy Ormand, San Antonio
Robert Preshong, San Antonio
Jared Dornak, Santa Fe
Bret Martin, Santa Fe
Elizabeth Pizzitola, Santa Fe
Megan Crowel, Splendora
Jeryn Baldwin, Texas City
Jodie Chapman, Texas City
Michelle De Salvo, Texas City
David Gage, Texas City
Karina Gonzalez, Texas City
Jacqueline Lawrence, Texas City
Matthew McDaniel, Texas City
Olena Reading, Texas City
Tracy Rios, Texas City
Hunter Green, Vidor
Tionna Gibson, Webster
Amber Alexander, Whitehouse
Massachusetts
Charles Jenness, Brookline
New Hampshire
Lazer Axelman, Hooksett
Washington
Kaila Lay Port, Orchard
Vice President’s List
Texas
Shelli Darnell, Alvin
Johnny Davis, Alvin
Angelica Rios, Alvin
Megan Diaz, Beeville
Cassie Sartain, Brazoria
Aspyn Grossman, Bullard
Connor Dunham, Dayton
Yahaira Jones, Dickinson
Brandon Quinonez, Dickinson
Avorie Williams, Dickinson
Wendy Jardine, Freeport
Dennis Acosta, Galveston
Dazlin Allen, Galveston
Rohan Balasubramanian, Galveston
Daniela Barragan, Galveston
Samuel Bell, Galveston
Mary Breitbach, Galveston
Kathleen Bromley, Galveston
Oscar Carrillo, Galveston
Alexis Cermeno, Galveston
Basel Chreidi, Galveston
Leira Clinton, Galveston
Kodiak Cox, Galveston
Jamari Crooks, Galveston
Grant Davison, Galveston
Joelleryan Dondonay, Galveston
Markeisha Dumas, Galveston
Dayana Enamorado, Galveston
Britney Fletcher, Galveston
Anais Franco, Galveston
Maria Fuentes, Galveston
David Garcia, Galveston
Tyler Garcia, Galveston
Nicky Giron, Galveston
Jackson Glenn, Galveston
Mason Glidewell, Galveston
Braden Hebert, Galveston
Jorge Hernandez, Galveston
Bernardino Hernandez Estrada, Galveston
Mariella Huerta, Galveston
Audrey Johnson, Galveston
Dausen Kuypers, Galveston
Selso Loubet, Galveston
Richard Mancuso, Galveston
Lilia Martinez Pompa, Galveston
Noemi Mata, Galveston
Aaron Moser, Galveston
Alec Muniz, Galveston
Kayla Murray, Galveston
Sarah Nonmacher, Galveston
Wyatt Petersen, Galveston
Abigayle Pruns, Galveston
Melody Rumion, Galveston
Jaime Saenz, Galveston
Hannah Sendejas, Galveston
Dazjah Shannon, Galveston
Raoul Simmons, Galveston
Caleb Smith, Galveston
Vividiana Solis, Galveston
Elahe Tabibzadegan, Galveston
Elizabath Thomas, Galveston
Alanicesia Vanhorne, Galveston
Ter’nique Wells-Webb, Galveston
Jacob Wenzel, Galveston
Bailey Westhause, Galveston
Desmond Wheeler-Martinez, Galveston
Savannah Wilkinson, Galveston
Jaelyn Williams, Galveston
Angelina Woods, Galveston
Riley Wusk, Galveston
John Yeager, Galveston
Leticia Flores, Hitchcock
Marisa Reyes, Hitchcock
Sarah Reyna, Hitchcock
Bailey Groom, Hooks
Chasity Kambitsch, Houston
Michael Nguyen, Houston
Clayton Young, Humble
Madeline Knapp, Huntsville
Samantha Fremin, Katy
Pablo Carcano Martinez, La Marque
Ashley Hicok, La Marque
Julianne Jones, La Marque
Shanikqua Miller, La Marque
Waylin Wells, La Marque
Blake Garrison, League City
Celene Nunez, League City
Brittney Wingate, League City
Christina Trevino, League City
Haley Henderson, Leander
Flash Rainey, Odessa
Madison Murdock, Orange
Tyran Norris, Pearland
Savannah Robisheaux, Pearland
Adam Jacobsen, Richmond
Trystyn Matthew Cline, Rosharon
Deborah Stricklind, Santa Fe
Dylan Whitehurst, Santa Fe
Arce Cisneros, Texas City
Trayvon Cotton, Texas City
Taylor McDaniel, Texas City
Angela Onofre, Texas City
Gary Riggs, Texas City
Jeraud Samuels, Texas City
Shmarrion Williams, Texas City
Latoishia Smith, Woodway
New York
Jake Murciano, Roslyn
Dean’ List
Texas
Krysten Hurick, Abilene
Kaitlyn Kincaide, Alvin
Conny Navarrete, Angleton
Valeria Oliden, Angleton
Morgan Ambler, Austin
Patrick Dubourdieu, Bay City
Natasha Aiken, Baytown
Sarah Wingate, Baytown
Kirk Schiesler, Beaumont
Caitlin Denison, Bridge City
Richard Lilljedahl, Buda
Joseph George, Carrollton
Matthew Perez, Channelview
Connor Kaiser, College Station
Harlee Haag, Colorado City
Olivia Yargo, Cypress
Tammy Walker, Deer Park
Andrew Albright, Friendswood
Joseph Alexander, Galveston
Daniela Alvarado Carballo, Galveston
Chantelle Anderson, Galveston
Giuliana Araujo, Galveston
Priscilla Arellano, Galveston
Josue Ayala, Galveston
Joseph Baker-Scott, Galveston
Victor Benavides, Galveston
Alexandra Benitez Briseno, Galveston
Jakolby Bryant, Galveston
Corina Chavez, Galveston
Sarina Contreras, Galveston
Jayce Courville, Galveston
Copley Davis, Galveston
Zachary Dean, Galveston
Sysco Delacruz, Galveston
Alyssa Dill, Galveston
Kurt Dillon, Galveston
Jolie Edwards, Galveston
Ethan Fox, Galveston
Brayan Garay, Galveston
Brijha Gibson Nunes, Galveston
Kinara Cali Gibson Nunes, Galveston
Azucena Gonzalez Garcia, Galveston
Barbara Harbaugh, Galveston
Madeline Haver, Galveston
Angelique Hernandez, Galveston
Lindsey Hernandez, Galveston
Sebastian Hernandez, Galveston
Rory Hinton, Galveston
Edward Hoffman, Galveston
Reagen Isbell, Galveston
Alana Jones, Galveston
Dillon Jones, Galveston
Kristin Kaufman, Galveston
Alejandro Lopez, Galveston
Mary Lopez, Galveston
Brielen Martin, Galveston
Kamille Martinez, Galveston
Karla Martinez, Galveston
Roxana Martinez, Galveston
Shannon Mathers, Galveston
Branden Medina, Galveston
James Mellen, Galveston
Johnathan Mendoza, Galveston
Ruby Morgan, Galveston
Allan Mungarro, Galveston
Princess Musick, Galveston
Reece Ogden, Galveston
Kiara Ortiz, Galveston
Yohalma Ortiz, Galveston
Gabriel Pinto, Galveston
Tyler Pothos, Galveston
Michael Rabinowitz, Galveston
Yeison Ramirez, Galveston
Isabel Ramos, Galveston
Tyrell Randle, Galveston
Matthew Reed, Galveston
Sienna Reeves, Galveston
Noel Reyes, Galveston
Austin Roche, Galveston
Bryan Rodriguez, Galveston
Karalynn Salva, Galveston
Jimena Sanchez, Galveston
Cade Sattelmaier, Galveston
Ramiro Silva, Galveston
Stephanie Simmons, Galveston
Grace Smith, Galveston
Trinity Smith, Galveston
Natalie Stewart, Galveston
Joanna Strueby, Galveston
Amanda Thomas, Galveston
Jose Tovar, Galveston
Michael Varela, Galveston
Aldo Vazquez, Galveston
Joshua Ward, Galveston
Erica Washington, Galveston
Valerie Wilmeth, Galveston
Lanetra Woods, Galveston
Sheree Smith, Hitchcock
Dorion Alcantar, Houston
Monica Caballero Rey, Houston
Alyssa Castellano, Houston
Damian Ebirim, Houston
Dalila Elhamdi, Katy
Connor Tinsley, Katy
Tanner Evans, Kingwood
Maritchie Arriaga, La Marque
Tanner Maughan, La Marque
Yvonne Shaw, La Marque
Shakella Steen-Woods, La Marque
Myles Anderson, League City
Chasity George, League City
Kristen Hartwell, League City
Ty Luper, League City
Brett Meyer, Leander
Lauren Vacker, Lumberton
Abby Anderson, Orange
Brandon Trevino, Pasadena
Scottlyn Goodmanson, Pirates Beach
Isaac Oden, Plano
Jada Nolasco, Port Bolivar
Chanda Ybarra Hendricks, San Leon
Jarren Guerra, Santa Fe
Christopher Paxton, Seabrook
Amanda Rodriguez, South Houston
Anabella Valadez, South Houston
Bianca Guardian, Sweeny
Angela Cantu, Texas City
Alexis Gallardo, Texas City
Ryesha Gipson, Texas City
Chazmond Oaks, Texas City
Chelsea Simmons, Texas City
Ashley Trahan, Texas City
Ledreya Washington, Texas City
Celeste Watkins, Texas City
Madeline Locke, The Woodland
Jennifer Gilbreth, Webster
Illinois
Kenna Skepnek, Algonquin
Pennsylvania
Jamison Hughes, Indiana
Wyoming
Naomi Reece, Cheyenne
Australia
Joshua Meyer, Carnegie, Victoria
Historic milestone: 13 students receive bachelor’s degrees from Galveston College
In a first for Galveston County, 13 Galveston College students made history in December as the first graduates to receive Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management degrees from their local community college – Galveston College.
The students also were the first students ever to receive bachelor’s degrees from Galveston College, which before 2019 offered only two-year associate degrees and technical and professional certificates.
“The future is bright for the class of 2020,” said Dr. Tirizia York, program director. “I was honored to be a part of their educational journey, and I know they will use the leadership skills gained in the program to make a difference in the field of healthcare management.”
Class of 2020 graduates included Hemal Amin, Gabriela Bailon, Brittany Diaz, Ginger Jackson, Roza Kastis, Patricia Phol, Marsha Scoggin, Tiffany Sherman and Catalina Tovar, all of Galveston; Michele Garza and Yvonne Shaw, both of La Marque; Jeremy Ross of Rosharon; and Christina Trevino of League City.
“We are so proud to have our first cohort of students graduating with their Bachelor of Applied Science degrees,” said Dr. Cissy Matthews, vice president of instruction. “These students were able to balance responsibilities they have for home and work while completing this rigorous curriculum. I know their hard work and determination will pay off as they take on future leadership roles within the healthcare industry.”
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management prepares graduates for entry- to mid-level management positions in planning, directing and coordinating medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed-care organizations, public health agencies or similar organizations. The students took a blend of online and on-campus classes.
“I enjoyed being in the program, and I feel that I learned a lot throughout the courses I took,” said Roza Kastis of Galveston. “Prior to this program, writing papers had been a challenge for me; however, the BAS program strengthened my ability to write effective reports pertaining to healthcare management. My instructor, Dr. York, was very helpful and responded quickly to emails if I had a question. Overall, this experience enhanced my growth and my intellectual skills.”
In November 2017, the Galveston Community College District Board of Regents took a historic vote to create the opportunity for Galveston College to pursue offering the bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The college launched the Bachelor of Applied Science in Healthcare Management in fall 2019 and plans to add the Bachelor of Science in Nursing soon.
“The bachelor’s degrees we are offering complement our two-year degree and certificate programs that prepare students for the workforce and to transfer to four-year universities,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, president of Galveston College. “These are degrees where there is a local workforce need either for skills that need specific training and require a bachelor’s degree or for someone who has those skills and wants to advance into a management role.”
Dr. Shelton said Galveston College will continue to add baccalaureate programs, while retaining the technical mission that is part of a community college’s job — that is, training workers for local industries.
“These graduates are a testimony to the need for affordable bachelor’s degrees offered close to home, work and family,” Dr. Shelton said. “We are very proud of their achievements and wish them the best as they continue their careers and future educational pursuits.”
Galveston College mourns passing of Charlie Thomas
Galveston College is deeply saddened by Friday’s passing of longtime business leader Charlie Thomas, 89, of Houston, who at one time owned multiple Texas car dealerships as well as the Houston Rockets basketball team.
Through the generosity of Mr. Thomas and his family, Galveston College opened the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center in 2013 at the dealership’s former Galveston location on Broadway Street as a commitment to provide multiple workforce and technology programs for residents to be trained to enter lucrative careers in the Galveston County area.
Since that time, the programs have produced hundreds of graduates who have joined the workforce or become their own service industry business owners and providers.
“Mr. Thomas was an outstanding business and community leader, Texan and friend of Galveston College,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, Galveston College president. “He left a tremendous legacy in Galveston and will continue to touch many lives through the students who receive technical education and training at the Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
For more information about the Galveston College Charlie Thomas Family Applied Technology Center, please contact Dr. Van Patterson at [email protected] or (409) 944-1205.
Mr. Thomas’ obituary may be found in the Wednesday, Jan. 20, issue of the Houston Chronicle. Funeral service information may be found here.
Photo: Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Funeral Directors
Galveston College Foundation announces Helen K. and Phillip A. Lohec Endowed Scholarship
The Galveston College Foundation Board of Directors has announced the creation of the Helen K. and Phillip A. Lohec Endowed Scholarship at Galveston College.
Established by Mark T. and Pamela Lohec Stasney and family, the new scholarship is available to full- and part-time students at Galveston College who are pursuing an associate degree or technical certificate and may be applied to tuition, fees, books or course supplies. The first recipient will be announced in spring 2022.
“My parents have been a part of the Galveston community for decades,” said daughter Pamela Stasney. “They have served and volunteered in the community in many roles, from government to historical to education to church. We wanted to find a way to honor their contributions and hard work, and we felt a scholarship at a local institution would be an appropriate way to thank them while supporting and encouraging others. We hope the recipients will find the same calling to work hard and to support their home communities.”
Galveston College Foundation Board of Directors Chair Jeri Kinnear said, “It is a great honor to announce that Pam Stasney and her family have endowed a scholarship to recognize the contributions that her parents, Helen K. and Phillip A. Lohec, have made to our community. Galveston College is so fortunate to have patrons such as the Stasneys, who like the college believe and support the philosophy of “opening doors and changing lives.”
“On behalf of our students, faculty and staff at Galveston College, I want to express my sincere gratitude for the creation of this endowed scholarship that will benefit our students for years to come,” said Dr. Myles Shelton, president of Galveston College. “We are thankful for the Lohec family and the positive impact they’ve had on the Galveston community.”
Currently, there are several scholarships available for students interested in Galveston College.
Application information is available on the college website at https://gc.edu/financial-aid/available-aid/scholarships/ and from the Office of Financial Aid at [email protected].
To make a gift to the Galveston College Foundation, please contact Dr. Van Patterson at (409) 944-1205 or [email protected].
Galveston College Receives $750,000 in Texas Reskilling Support Fund Initiative
Galveston College Receives $750,000 in Texas Reskilling Support Fund Initiative
“These strategic investments, supported by Governor Abbott and our Texas legislative leadership, will play an important role in supporting Texas students and driving the recovery of the Texas economy. We can help students who have previously stopped out of higher education without completing a postsecondary credential as well as help displaced Texas workers who need to reskill and upskill and complete a higher education credential so they can rejoin the workforce and get back on their feet,” said Commissioner of Higher Education Harrison Keller. “Our Texas institutions are making significant commitments to create programs that keep more students on track to enter the workforce with the high-value credentials and education that tomorrow’s economy will demand.”