Victoria College will host two free events on Tuesday, April 29, offering valuable opportunities for both prospective and current students to explore educational and transfer options.
VC Info Night will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at the VC Sports Center. This immersive, career-style showcase will feature more than 20 departments and divisions, with on-site experts available to answer questions and offer guidance on programs, admissions and financial aid.
Breakout sessions hosted by VC’s health careers and industrial trades programs will be held every 30 minutes, according to the following schedule:
- Physical Therapist Assistant: 5–5:30 p.m.
- Nursing: 5:30–6 p.m.
- Respiratory Care: 6–6:30 p.m.
- Industrial Trades: 6:30–7 p.m.
A few hours before VC Info Night, the Spring Transfer Fair will be held in the Sports Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Transfer Fair will provide VC students with the opportunity to meet with representatives from a variety of colleges and universities. Attendees can learn about transfer options, admission requirements, academic programs, student life and financial aid.
Both events are free and open to the public. More information can be found at Visit.VictoriaCollege.edu.
PHI THETA KAPPA INDUCTS 22Twenty-two students were recently inducted into Victoria College’s Zeta Gamma Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society.
PTK is an international honor society for two-year colleges. It recognizes the academic achievement of two-year college students and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership, and service programming.
Students must have a 3.5 GPA to be eligible for induction and maintain a 3.0 or higher after induction.
The following VC students, noted by their cities of residence, were inducted into the PTK International Honor Society:
Bloomington
- Madison Sparks
Corpus Christi
- Seckin Kurt
Hallettsville
- Robert Arellano
Lolita
- Cullen Woodring
Port Lavaca
- John Caylor
- Gisselle Morales
- Ryan Salinas
Shiner
- Aiden Collins
Vanderbilt
- Karen Hartley
Victoria
- Alexander Bell
- Zoey Chavez
- Abigail Chesak
- Kylie Fikac
- Luisa Gomez
- Tyesha Harrell
- Grace Harrison
- Michalla Marshall
- Joanna Neuman
- Misti Partida
- Tina Rincon
- Blake Saski
- Tamara Spearman
Yoakum
- Michelle Perez
CONCERT MARKS HISTORIC COLLABORATION
Victoria College’s Fine Arts Department will present a special concert featuring the first-ever collaboration between VC choir, band and orchestra. The concert, titled ”Beloved Classics: Music That Endures,” will take place on Sunday, May 4, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Victoria Fine Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The performance by the Victoria College Civic Symphony and Chorus will showcase talented musicians from VC and the community. The music includes a selection of timeless audience favorites that have stood the test of time and continue to inspire generations of music lovers.
Find more information about this concert and VC’s upcoming events at Visit.VictoriaCollege.edu. Learn more about VC’s choir, band and orchestra offerings at VictoriaCollege.edu/Art.
STUDENT REVELS IN ROLE AT VCDiego Guzman doesn’t have to look far for inspiration in his role as a Financial Aid Counselor at Victoria College.
He was once a VC student looking for the very guidance and support he now offers others. He considers himself lucky to have found it in VC’s KEY Center, which provides additional academic and social support to eligible students.
“The KEY Center helped me discover everything I was capable of achieving,” said Guzman. “VC gave me the knowledge I needed to succeed and helped me discover my passion for helping other people.”
Guzman credits VC with teaching him a lot – but the important lessons weren’t all academics. He learned to embrace asking for help, and now he is proud to be able to guide and support students with financial aid questions or concerns.
“When students come into my office, I know what they’re going through,” said Guzman. “I was in their shoes once. It’s an amazing feeling to be able to help others.”
Going from student to employee was an unexpected full circle moment for Guzman, but it’s one he’s grateful for. VC’s caring campus culture reflects the hearts of employees like Guzman who genuinely want to see every student succeed.
“You’re not just a number or another student at VC,” said Guzman. “People take the time to get to know you. It’s very welcoming.”
VC wants to hear from former and current Pirates. Visit VictoriaCollege.edu/ShareYourStory to submit a success story in honor of VC’s 100th anniversary.
