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February 8, 2018 - Panola College is offering Zumba ® Gold and beginning Yoga classes.
Zumba ® Gold
Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Zumba ® Gold. This class takes the Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of the older participant. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday: February 19 – April 4, from 4:00 – 5:00 pm, at the Shelby College Center. The cost of the class is $45, and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu.
Beginning Yoga Classes
Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Beginning Yoga classes February 19 – April 4. The class will meet Monday and Wednesday from 5:05 pm – 6:05 pm. The cost of the class is $45.00 and pre-registration is required. For more information, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email tmccann@panola.edu
Panola College is an Equal Opportunity Institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.
An Exhibit by Vickie Lacy
February 7, 2018 - The M.P. Baker Library of Panola College will host fiber artist Vickie Lacy in a selected exhibit “Stepping on to My Straighter Path” (wearable art) from February 26, 2018-April 5, 2018 in the Fay Allison Gallery. In addition, a reception will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 3:00pm in the Library. This artist has an extensive listing of awards, shows, workshops and lectures over the past 21 years. Her most recent honor was a showing in the 2016 Fiber Arts Show of the Sacramento, California Fine Arts Museum.
Ms. Lacy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, with an emphasis in clothing design and fashion merchandising. She has also furthered her studies with an M.S. and Ph.D. in Educational Administration/Business Management from Texas A&M University, College Station. Since earning her Ph.D. she has achieved a M.A. in School Counseling from the University of Texas at Tyler and a certification as a Law of Attraction Life Coach from the Quantum Success Coaching Academy.
The exhibit is free and open to the public during the Library’s operating hours Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 9:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am – 12:30 pm, and Sunday 4:00 – 9:00 pm. For additional information please call 903-693-2052 or email sherri.baker@panola.edu
February 1, 2018 - The Health & Natural Sciences Building at Panola College has been recognized for design excellence in a national competition sponsored by American School & University magazine. David Zatopek of Corgan Architects, the Dallas architecture and design firm who designed and built the structure, presented the award to the Panola College Board of Trustees at the board meeting on Monday, January 29, 2018. Clint Binkley and Cody Stonger, both of Hunt Construction, were also present at the award presentation.
Announced in the Architectural Portfolio 2017 issue of American School & University magazine, the winning projects are also displayed online at SchoolDesigns.com. The Panola College project is featured in the online portfolio of 2017 winners that includes, among others, the American University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan, Washington University in St. Louis, Grand Rapids Community College in Michigan, the University of Hawaii Ka ‘lmi ‘lke Education Building, Edgecombe Community College in North Carolina, and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Center for Oral Health Care.
The building’s design required careful planning to accommodate laboratories, classroom, study areas, and office space for the structure that anchors the southwest quadrant of the Carthage campus. Encompassing 64,000 square feet, the building was completed in August 2015.
In addition to the Health & Natural Sciences Building, Corgan designed and built the expansion to the M.P. Baker Library, and the Charles C. Matthews Foundation Student Center.
“It’s gratifying to learn that the Health & Natural Sciences Building has received this design award,” said Dr. Greg Powell, Panola College President. “Working with Corgan and Hunt Construction on this project was a pleasure. Our faculty, staff and students reap the benefits of their design expertise every day as we educate future health care professionals.”
January 23, 2018 - Panola College will honor longtime theatre professor Elizabeth Hedges by formally naming the campus Studio Theatre in her honor. Former students, friends and the public are invited to a reception scheduled for 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 16 in the Elizabeth R. Hedges Studio Theatre.
Hedges retired from Panola College in 2007 after a 30-year career as a theatre and speech professor. During her tenure, she directed hundreds of student performers in countless plays, winning awards and accolades in state and national venues.
“Liz Hedges grew the theatre department from three to thirty-five students,” said Karen King, current Panola College Theatre Professor. “Students such as Linda Davis crossed the stage and went on to careers in show business. She also inspired generations of teachers and college professors.”
The Studio Theatre was Hedges’ inspiration. Originally slated to be a storage area for the Q.M. Martin Auditorium, she lobbied for the space to house a studio theatre. She helped design the new addition, creating an intimate theatre option that proved to be the drama department’s most popular venue.
Upon completion of construction in 1987, Hedges inaugurated the dinner theatre, which continues today as the major fundraising program for the drama department. Students convert the open space into a tiered dining area, and serve dinner to patrons prior to the show. In 2017, Hedges came back to Panola to guest direct the dinner theatre’s three performances of “Steel Magnolias” to sold-out audiences.
Hedges remains active in educational theatre in Texas and was named the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s College-University Teacher of the Year in 2005. The Texas Community College Speech/Theatre Association gave her the Founder’s Award in 2007. She travels throughout the state adjudicating performances, as well as judging and coordinating University Interscholastic League one-act play events.
A sixth-generation native Texan, Hedges chairs the Panola County Historical Commission, and is the Historian General for the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She is now working on producing and directing an original film about Texas history that will be given free to every middle-school classroom in the state.
She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s Degree from the University of Texas at Tyler, where she also completed post-graduate work. She began her career teaching high school theatre in Houston before coming to Carthage and joining the Panola College faculty in 1978.
Dr. Greg Powell, Panola College President, invites the public to the reception on February 16. “We are pleased to honor Liz Hedges for the three decades of devotion she has shown to theatre and the fine arts by formally creating the Elizabeth R. Hedges Studio Theatre,” he said.
January 22, 2018 Corsicana, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team lost to Navarro College here Saturday afternoon, 100-78. The loss snaps Panola’s six game winning streak. Panola sits 5-3 in Region 14 play and 12-6 overall. “A combination of their hot shooting and our struggles really hurt us today.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated. “We just have to play better on the road.” He added.
Panola was up 8-5 early in the first half before Navarro took a 13-10 lead with 13:25 remaining in the frame. Navarro capitalized on back-to-back turnovers late in the half to extend their lead to 41-24 heading into the locker rooms. Panola hovered around the 17 point deficit most of the second half but could not gain any ground.
Panola continues Region 14 play this upcoming Wednesday January, 24th when they host nationally ranked Trinity Valley Community College. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM on the campus of Panola College.
Submitted by Adam Blaylock
January 16, 2018 - (Update: 4:36pm) - Panola College will delay opening until 10am, Wednesday, January 17 due to weather.
January 15, 2018 - Panola College will close all locations on Tuesday, January 16 due to inclement weather. We will reopen on Wednesday, January 17.
January 12, 2018 - Jacksonville, Texas – The Panola College men’s basketball team captured a Region 14 victory here Thursday night, 85-78. With the win, Panola elevates their record to 11-5 and 4-2 in Region play. “This game was a great example of playing all 40 minutes. We were steady for most of the night, took some lumps, but eventually hit our stride half way through the second half.” Head Coach Grant McMillan stated.
During the first frame, Jacksonville maintained the led for most of the half. A Jeremy Roscoe three pointer gave Panola a 36-35 lead with just under three minutes remaining in the half, but couldn’t maintain the lead. Jacksonville took the halftime lead, 43-39. Panola found themselves down by as much as 11, 54-43 with 13:56 remaining in the final frame. Roscoe nailed two three-pointers in the final 10 minutes while his teammate, Shandon Goldman, also chipped in with two three’s to gain momentum and ultimately the victory.
Alex Holcombe finished with an impressive stat line tallying 10 points, chasing down eight rebounds and blocking seven shots. Marlon Taylor recorded another double-double scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Roscoe, Goldman, and TJ Killings all scored in double figures and Jeff Boyd came off the bench and recorded 13 points. As a team, Panola made 14 three-pointers.
Panola finishes up playing the South Zone in Region 14 play this upcoming Saturday, January 13th when they host Lee College. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM on the campus of Panola College.
January 11, 2018 - Panola College/Shelby College Center is offering Intermediate Zumba. This class is more advanced than Zumba Gold, with more intensive techniques. The class will meet Tuesday and Thursday: January 23– March 1, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, at the Shelby College Center. The cost of the class is $45, and pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Shelby College Center at 936-598-9543 or email: tmccann@panola.edu.
January 10, 2018 - The Panola College Foundation is excited to announce their 4th Designer Purse Bingo event as their spring fundraiser. The event will be held at the Carthage Civic Center on Friday, March 23, 2018. This event has been a sell out with 500 attendees in the past and is always a fun night for everyone. The doors will open at 5:30 pm, and the games will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets will go on sale January 15 and are expected to sell out quickly.
“The Panola College Foundation has had a wonderful response at our Designer Purse Bingo each time,” said Jessica Pace, Director of Institutional Advancement for Panola College. “During 2017, in part to the community support of this event, the Panola College Foundation gave a record number of student scholarships and faculty and staff grants totaling almost $125,000.”
General admission tickets are priced at $40 and offer first come first serve seating. A reserved table for 10 is available for $450 and guarantees seating with friends. Ticket prices will include admission, appetizers, beverages, as well as three game cards for each of the twelve games for a total of thirty-six game cards. All proceeds from the event will go to support students, faculty, staff, and special projects at Panola College.
“It is our hope, that through fundraising such as this one, the Panola College Foundation will continue to grow and help more students each year,” stated Brenda Giles, Chair of the Panola College Foundation.
Limited sponsorships starting at $300 are available now and all include tickets to the event. The Panola College Foundation also accepts donations for a raffle that takes place the evening of the event.
You can purchase sponsorships and tickets, once available, on our website at http://www.panola.edu/panola-foundation/PanolaBingo.html or call 903-693-2029 for more information.
January 09, 2018 - Panola College has partnered with VanEd to provide a unique education program for students wishing to become a licensed Texas real estate salesperson. The program is based around VanEd's successful online licensing coursework, with the addition of supplemental classroom tutoring sessions hosted twice a week at Panola College. All of VanEd’s Texas online real estate courses meet the current TREC Standards and are ARELLO approved. Classes will begin January 16 through March 16.
If you are ready to get in shape after the holidays, Panola College Fitness classes are a great place to start. Kickstart, a kick boxing class, will be offered on Wednesdays from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. and Barre Above, a class that mixes several exercise elements including yoga, Pilates, and dance, will meet on Fridays from 5 – 6 a.m. Fitness classes will begin the week of January 17th and will run through March 9th.
Panola College is offering several healthcare classes this spring for those students interested in starting a new career or progressing their current one. Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. from January 16 to May 3. Session one of Phlebotomy meets on Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. each week from February 5 to April 18. Dental Assisting begins February 9 and runs through April 27 meeting on Fridays and some Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CPR certification courses will be offered on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For licensed C.N.A.s the first session of Medication Aide will be offered February 19 through April 9 on Monday, Tuesdays, and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
To register or to find out more, contact Panola College Workforce & Continuing Education, 903-603-2067, email ce@panola.edu, or stop by the office in the W. C. Smith Building on West Panola.
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