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NVC Students Teach Kids About Nutrition and Exercise

Posted on May 12, 2017June 13, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

Learning how to be healthy can start at an early age. Northwest Vista College students from Biology 1322 Nutrition and Diet recently visited children of the Guadalupe Community Center after school program to teach them about nutrition and physical activity.

The NVC students participated in a service learning project this semester that included several components to it, which included their final project yesterday at the Guadalupe Community Center.

The goal was to education children about nutrition in an effort to prevent childhood obesity and the development of chronic diseases linked to nutrition.

NVC Biology Instructor Jo Ann Gonzalez said the NVC students “did a wonderful job and the children loved them.”

The NVC class presented different subjects to the kids, such as:

Snack Attack group was all about comparing healthy and unhealthy snack options. Kids were able to make their own snacks from what the team provided.

KillCalories taught kids how to read the Nutrition Facts panel of a food label and compare serving sizes and calories of different products. As a demo, kids served themselves cereal and then were shown how that compared to what the actual serving size is. Kids were also able to portion out their own snacks to-go.

Fitness Fun team was all about physical activity. They educated the kids about the benefits of physical fitness and had them do a relay that involved jumping rope, Hula hoops ,and bubbles.

The Sugar team educated the kids about sugar and fat in foods and the negative health effects on the body. Their board showed how much sugar is in a variety of drinks and snacks.

The last NVC team actually cooked for the kids. They cooked and then displayed it on a table and educated the kids about the different foods groups and MyPlate, added Jo Ann. The kids were then able to build their meal which consisted of all the basic food groups.

Design the 2018 NVC & FANs Fiesta Medal and Win a Scholarship

Posted on April 22, 2017May 16, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

Northwest Vista College students are invited to submit designs for the 2018 official NVC and Friends of the Arts at NVC (FANs) Fiesta medal.

Designs should feature something reflecting the arts, NVC and should include the year. The Fiesta medal is an official project of the Friends of the Arts at NVC (FANs) and is the only approved Fiesta medal for NVC.

Prizes will be awarded to the top two finalists in the contest. The winner of the design contest will receive a $250 scholarship and be recognized as the designer of the 2018 medal. A $100 scholarship will be awarded to the student whose design is selected as the runner-up.

The deadline to enter the design contest is Monday, April 24, at 2 p.m. Designs must be submitted to Mimi Duvall in the Palmetto Center for the Arts, Room 118. Those interested in entering the contest may contact Dr. Duvall for additional information on the specifications for the design. She can be contacted at [email protected]. Members of the FANs Board of Directors will select the winning design.

The 2017 NVC and FANs Fiesta medal was designed by NVC student Pablo Frontaura and is currently available in the NVC Bookstore or can be ordered online at www.alamo.edu/NVC/FANstore.

NVC Psych Students Making Waves

Posted on April 21, 2017June 13, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

Northwest Vista College’s Psychology students are making waves across the city:

Gerona Nylander and Callie Roberts (NVC graduate and senior at OLLU) presented research titled “A Sexual Vocabulary Test: How Much Do We Really Know About Sex” lead by NVC Professor of Psychology Dr. Don Lucas and instructor of NVC Psychology Jen Fox at the 2^nd Annual OLLU McNair Scholars and Student Research Symposium on April 20, 2017.

The research explored the knowledge of human sexuality by evaluating responses to 10 vocabulary words
Their research was previously presented at 2017 SWPA in San Antonio
Out of 40 presentations, the NVC alumni won 1^stplace and $300 grand prize

Additionally, four NVC Psychology students, Kathleen Lozano, Patrice Gibson-Scott, Linda Rangel, and Alejandra De Leon represented Northwest Vista College in a friendly psychology jeopardy competition against UTSA psychology honor students earlier this month.

NVC Psychology instructor Jen Fox said the NVC students “gave them a run for their money.”

We were leading by 1,000 points at one point. However, we missed two of the Motivation and Emotion questions, which allowed UTSA to catch up with us. The final question worth 500 points was asked, and UTSA answered first, which gave them the win. The final score was 5,400 to 5,700.

“Our students were disappointed but extremely proud of how well they did, “said Jen. “I think that this is an excellent testament to how well our psych faculty are doing and the amazing students that we are blessed to forge relationships with.”

NVC Student Artists Invited for Chalk-a-Lot with Fiesta Theme

Posted on April 17, 2017May 12, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

Student chalk artists can take over the sidewalk and patio of the Cypress Campus Center April 23-27 for the return of Chalk-a-Lot. This year, the chalk-art event is asking artists to develop work with a Fiesta theme. The competition is a collaborative project of the NVC’s Fine and Performing Arts and Kinesiology faculty and staff, Community Development at NVC and the Friends of the Arts at NVC (FANs).

Classes and individuals may reserve sidewalk space for their chalk designs by contacting Mimi Duvall at 210.326.2622 or emailing her at [email protected]. Classes may reserve up to four spaces and individuals or small groups may reserve one space. Chalk will be provided.

Judging of the completed designs will take place on Thursday, April 27, between 11 and 11:30 a.m. with winners announced at noon at the completion of the NVC Staff Council’s Shortest Fiesta Parade. FANs members are serving on the judging panel.

First prize for classes is a pizza party provided by the Friends of the Arts at NVC (FANs) and free one-year Student Membership in the Friends of the Arts at NVC for each participant. The top two individual or small group designs will receive $25 NVC bookstore gift cards. Each class and individual or small group will also be encouraged to collect donations for scholarships through the FANs as votes for their design. The design team which raises the most funds will also receive a $25 bookstore gift card.

Contributed by Lynne T. Dean, Director of Institutional Advancement

NVC Sports Teams End Season on High Note

Posted on April 11, 2017June 13, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

This past weekend, two club sports team competed in the Texas Collegiate Club Sports league final four championship games.

On Saturday, the NVC volleyball team lost the semi-final game to the eventual league champions, Trinity University. NVC Student Gabriella R. Burnett was selected as the league MVP for the 2016 – 2017 season, and NVC Coach Annette Berain was selected as Coach of the Year.

On Saturday afternoon, the NVC women’s basketball team won their semi-final game vs Palo Alto College and advanced to the championship game. On Sunday, the NVC women lost a hard-fought championship game to Victoria College. NVC Coach Daniel Johnson was selected as Coach of the Year for the second year in a row. The team ended its season with 17 wins and three losses.
The NVC men’s basketball team, coached by Curtis McGlown, ended its season with 10 wins and 9 losses and was unable to make the league playoffs.

In NVC soccer news, the women’s soccer team, coached by Leland Hammonds, was in Corpus Christi last Saturday and played Stephen F. Austin that ended in a draw (0-0). The NVC team defeated A&M Corpus Christi 5-0. So far this season, they have four wins and one tie.

The NVC men’s soccer team, coached by David Galindo, finished its season with a record of three wins, one loss and one draw. The only defeat came at the hands of UT-Austin in Austin. Before that loss, the team was undefeated in 11 straight matches dating back to last season. This season’s MVP award will be going to Hector Sandoval. The team will start up again with a pre-season camp in August which is open to all prospective players and mandatory for returners. This season was good preparation for the coming fall season in the Texas Collegiate Soccer League, which will provide the first opportunity to qualify for the regional tournament and compete against not only teams throughout the state but throughout the south region.

Several NVC players made the All-Academic teams for their respected sport:

NVC Volleyball

Aria J. King – 3.40
Gabriella R. Burnett – 4.00
Julia L. Baltazar – 3.36
Rosario Hartman – 3.05

NVC Men’s Basketball

Elijah W. Eriksson – 3.33
John D. Kersey – 4.00
Rolando Villalobos – 3.32

NVC Women’s Basketball

Brittany T. Bazo – 4.00
Sydney T. Schmitt – 3.21
Jennifer M. Enriquez 3.43
Emily R. Castor 3.37
Treasure D. Riven – 3.71

Congratulations to all the players and coaches for all their dedication and hard work in the classrooms and on the court.

Taking Online Summer Classes Provides Flexibility

Posted on March 30, 2017May 12, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

With the summer semester at Northwest Vista College looming, the question that you always get is “so are you taking classes?” Whenever I hear this question, I always go through a range of emotions to whether or not I need a break, how fast I want to finish my degree or where funding will be coming from. When I think about summer classes, I think about taking online classes to maintain my flexibility while continuing my education.

Online classes offered at Northwest Vista give us the freedom to study however our schedule see fits, it could be at 2 am or 3 pm. Online classes offered during the summer allow you to complete coursework while maintaining a healthy balance so you are able to spend time with your family and still have time to get work done.

Many people always assume that they will be extremely busy and will not have time to do the work, but if you pace yourself and manage your time wisely, you will be ahead when the fall semester rolls around. Taking classes in the summer is also a great way to get ahead and graduate earlier than expected. Even though classes are online the summer months allow more one-one-one with instructors since there’s fewer students enrolled in the summer.

Don’t think of summer courses as being hard and a waste of time, look at it as an opportunity to continue your education and graduating faster. To learn more about summer registration and deadlines, go here: http://www.alamo.edu/main.aspx?id=61032

By NVC Student Percy Bustamante Gooden

Balancing College, Work and Life

Posted on March 28, 2017June 13, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

Do you ever think to yourself, “how am I going to get through this semester”? Every one has their own way to manage their time and it’s really important for you to find your own way, too. If you’re a college student like me, who’s also going to work full-time while still trying to maintain a social life you may find this a bit difficult, but don’t worry you’re not alone.

Almost everyone that’s going to school is feeling the same way as you but may not show it because they have created a sort of system to survive the semester. I would like to discuss four ways on how we, as college students, can make it through the semester with less tears and headaches than our last semester.

Prioritize what would be the most important thing to do at the beginning of your week to the least important.
Dissect your week into time frames (this way you might be able to do two of those things you need done that week in one day).
Make sure you leave some time to take a break whether that’s meeting up with a friend for lunch or taking your dog out for a walk.
Try to submit the majority of your homework at the beginning of the week so it’s not piling up for you to do later. Another reason to submit work early is so you can get feedback from your professors or if you’re having trouble understanding an assignment, you’ll be able to ask your professors for help earlier in the week to make sure you get that high score.

With these four ways listed hopefully it gives you an idea of how you can manage your time this semester. The idea is to be stress free, and to be more involved with your school work. Always remember to work hard now, so you can play more later.

by NVC Student Noemi Solis, 1359

Resilient Students

Posted on March 20, 2017May 12, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

For many, college can be both a rewarding and stressful experience. As a student attending Northwest Vista, I like many other students have experienced challenges in my day-to-day routine that could potentially impact my school life. School for many can create a sense of excitement and can also build up anxiety. There are many factors that could cause this, such as new surroundings, and more responsibilities when it comes to academics.

If we are moving away from home to attend school this can also add stress by having to meet new people. Even though I live in San Antonio and commute to and from the campus, I have seen several students that are not from the local area that are homesick. For some, being away from home, and having to figure life out on your own for the first time can create stressors in personal and professional lives. This can potentially cause people to have a lack of motivation, loss of focus during classes, and even depression. We can see this the most when we have students that are away from home for certain holidays. Being that San Antonio is Military City USA, we have a lot of locals that attend our school to help give advice on how to cope.

Some ways that we can overcome the stress of being homesick, is to stay in contact with people from home. As students we can also look out for one another and if we see someone that is not acting normal or looks distant. We can reach out and give them some attention even if it’s just to say hi. It is okay to be homesick, but we should balance our feelings and emotions to become productive students. Another thing we as students could do is participate in school activities to help get us involved in the community.

No one said being away from home and attending college was going to be easy, but we should be resilient to accomplish a goal and set ourselves up for a better future.

Tips to Cope from Being Away from Home

https://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/the-college-experience/2011/09/28/5-ways-for-college-students-to-survive-being-homesick

By NVC Student Percy Bustamante Gooden

NVC Cross Country Represents at HILLotes Run

Posted on October 24, 2016May 12, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

The Northwest Vista Cross Country team ran in the Battle of HILLotes this past weekend. It started off a little cold but was great running weather. The course was definitely a battle of Hills for the Half Marathoners and 10k runners.

Again Northwest vista College was very well represented by an amazing team, that did fantastic. All 11 athletes that ran placed overall or in their age group. There were several teams participating in the race with about 1,000 participants overall, but none had as many members as we did on the podium.

In addition, the team volunteered to help with packet pickup, during and after the race. NVC was well represented as was apparent by the sea of purple shirts handing out race shirts, medals, water/Gatorade and packing up equipment (even after running the race). The race director was very impressed and said he had never seen such a hard working and disciplined group of volunteers. Continue reading “NVC Cross Country Represents at HILLotes Run” →

Vista Women Win, Men Fall

Posted on October 22, 2016June 13, 2017 by NVC Public Relations

On Wednesday, Oct 19, the NVC’s men’s and women’s basketball teams traveled to Victoria to play Victoria College in Southeast, Texas.

The Victoria Pirates – the women’s league defending champions – came out immediately with a full-court zone trap that netted them the first six points of the game. NVC Coach Daniel Johnson called a time out to settle his team down and provided a game plan to beat the trap.

After the time out, the Wildcat women came out clawing and scratching to tie the score. Afterwards, the cats came out with a full-court, man-to-man trap that caused numerous turnovers and a 74-63 win for Vista.

The Vista men are the back-to-back league champions and have been beating teams down for the last two years. However, this year with only two returning players and other teams getting hyped to play against our men, the new players have not quite found their flow or how to adjust to very competitive teams in the league.

The first half of the game was very aggressive and exciting basketball as both teams had small leads only to lose the lead due to better defense. At the half, NVC was down by only four points, 36-32. At the start of the second half, Victoria came out and hit four baskets in a row and Vista was never able to recover with missed free throws. The final score was Victoria 90, NVC 82.

The next game for both teams is at Northwest Vista College Huisache Gym vs the University of the Incarnate Word. The women play at 6pm an the men’s team play at 8 pm.

The NVC’s women volleyball team played its first game on Oct. 20 at the Huisache gym vs. San Antonio College. After a few nervous serves and losing the first set in front of a huge crowd, the Lady Wildcats relaxed and played with a lot more intensity – winning three straight sets out of five in less than an hour.

The NVC women’s volleyball team plays again on Oct. 27 at the NVC Huisache gym against St. Philip’s College.