PJC hosts workshop for college, university biology instructors
Dr. Rebecca Orr, one of the presenters at the BioInteractive workshop for college instructors, taught participants on team-based learning skills. Paris Junior College recently hosted a workshop with Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) BioInteractive to assist instructors on using their free teaching resources to promote student-centered, active learning. The workshop targeted college and university instructors teaching introductory...
Preparing For The Next Level At PJC-Sulphur Springs Center
Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs students Andre Evans and Emile Nance, right, visit with A&M-Commerce recruiter Kourtney Davis, center, as they prepare for graduation from PJC and plan their next level of education. PJC-SSC Director Rob Stanley offers support for the students.
PJC Receives Multiple Recognitions At Texas Honor Society Convention
Paris Junior College’s Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society, came away with several awards and recognitions from the PTK Texas Region annual convention held recently in Houston.Beta Zeta members John Martinez, Joseph Lukula, Trinity Davis, Sophia Cunningham, Shannon Shepherd, Kareyn Hellman, and Jayla Oldfield received official recognition of their service. Joining Hellman, Shepherd, and Oldfield at...
Paris Junior College To Hold Cheer Clinic, Tryouts April 6
Paris Junior College will host a cheer clinic and tryouts April 6 at the Hunt Center. By PJC-Sulphur Springs Center Public Information Services A cheer clinic and tryouts will be held by Paris Junior College on Saturday, April 6 in the Hunt Center. The mandatory clinic is 9:30 a.m. to noon and the tryouts begin at 1 p.m.Cheer clinic participants must have completed a tryout application, have a 2.0 cumulative GPA (if incoming student),...
PJC Board Of Regents Receive Legislative Update
Paris Junior College regents received an update on the Texas Legislative session at their Monday, March 25 meeting, including hopes by the college that TC3 and NETnet will continue to be funded. Progress on those issues will be known soon. TC3 is a technology consortium for PJC’s financial and student information systems allowing multiple colleges to implement the same software system, receive reduced prices and have the...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Center: A Cool Treat
Faculty and students alike enjoyed an ice cream break between classes this week at the Paris Junior College-Sulphur Springs Center. Student Activities Coordinator Taylor Locknar, right, provided the refreshments and is enjoying the entertainment as campus Director Rob Stanley, right, receives a big dip from Advisor Carey Gable. Students Ty Self, second from left, and Andre Evans wait for the ice cream toppings.
PJC: PTK Induction Held On PJC Campus
The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Paris Junior College held spring 2019 induction ceremonies in Paris, Sulphur Springs, and Greenville on March 4, 5, and 12. The two- year college honor society inducted nearly 120 students this semester. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. To be eligible, students must have a grade point average of 3.5. They also may...
PJC Regents commend students, learn of enrollment increase
Paris Junior College Students at Regent meeting Paris Junior College was well represented at Community College Day at the Texas Capital late last month with students from all three campuses participating in the special event in Austin. While in Austin for Community College Day on Jan. 30, the students were able to meet Rep. Dan Flynn and Rep. Gary VanDeaver. PJC Regents recognized Cyan Burkhart, Kyson Hogue, Sylvia Feijen, Tabitha...
PJC-Sulphur Springs Phi Theta Kappa Fall Induction Ceremonies
NEW PTK MEMBERS The Beta Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the two-year college honor society at Paris Junior College, held fall induction ceremonies this week for new members on the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus. PTK offers students opportunities to develop qualities of scholarship, leadership, fellowship, and service. PTK Advisor and InstructorTrina Lubbe, left, is pictured on the front row with Luke Spoor, Lanie...
Season of Elements continues with “The Hobbit” at PJC
THE HOBBIT — Dwarves celebrate in the background as their leader Thorin Oakenshield (Frederic Doss) prevails over The Great Goblin (Ingeborg Hodge) in this rehearsal of a scene from “The Hobbit,” opening Thursday, Feb. 28 at PJC. As part of the 2018-2019 theme of a “Season of Elements,” the Paris Junior College Department of Drama opens “The Hobbit” on Thursday, Feb. 28, representing the element of Earth. “This production is...
