Monday, September 21, 2020 | Volume 2 Issue 1 |
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Backpack Drive |
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Community Matters is one of our college values and it was on full display earlier this month. Led by Community Relations Executive Director Ashley Turner and her team, we were able to give out nearly 400 backpacks with school supplies.
We had bought several so we could participate in the YMCA Operation Backpack. When this event did not happen, the CR team went to work. Several backpacks were donated to an elementary school. Others, were donated to the Houston Public Library as part of our support of the summer literacy initiative (in which many of our faculty and staff participated), and the rest were given out (300) at a drive-through backpack drive to 135 cars on Thursday, September 3.
In terms of the event, we were scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. However, people started showing up around 3:30 p.m.— before we were fully set-up. By 5:30 p.m., we had given out all backpacks! We hope this brought as much joy to our community as it did to us.
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LSC-Houston North and Comcast partner to serve students |
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"When March hit, it changed our world tremendously," said Wright. Wright and the college administration had to completely shift direction to find a way to get 20% of the student body the technology they needed to complete their semester online, or risk losing them entirely. "We're talking about 400-500 students who would have had to stop their education completely," added Wright.
Through the Internet Essentials program—the largest broadband adoption program in the country—students in need were able to get approved for internet access at no cost for six months. After this time period, eligible students can continue the service at $9.95 per month.
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LSC-Houston North students eligible to receive a $500 Walmart gift card
The Gulf Coast Community Services Association, Inc. (GCCSA) has announced that it will provide up to $300,000 in aid to eligible Lone Star College-Houston North students who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
“We have some of the hardest-working and most resilient students in the entire Lone Star College system,” said Dr. Quentin Wright, LSC-Houston North President.
“However, when there are social and economic disruptions such as what has happened with COVID-19, they are often disproportionately impacted,” Wright said. “The help from Gulf Coast Community Services Association. will go a long way in helping these students get through this period.”
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Some LSC-Houston North Panthers Return to Campus |
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We recently welcomed back some of our Panthers to a new and different semester at Lone Star College-Houston North!
We are so excited to have them back, and want our community to know we are taking precautions to allow students the least amount of distractions in their time here.
Learn more about the steps we are taking by viewing our return to campus video, and read more about campus protocols.
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VOTE EARLY AT OUR LSC-HN VICTORY LOCATION!
The next Texas election takes place on November 3, 2020. Are you registered? To vote in Texas, you must be registered, and October 5 is the last day to register. Go to votetexas.gov/register-to-vote to register or confirm that you are already registered.
You will be able to vote at LSC-Houston North Victory from October 13 through November 3.
HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE CENSUS?
The 2020 Census will determine congressional representation, inform hundreds of billions in federal funding every year, and provide data that will impact our community for the next decade. Time is running out. Respond now. Do your part and complete the 2020 Census at 2020census.gov.
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Panther Proud • A College Completion Program |
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Encourage a family member or friend to FINISH what they've started at Lone Star College-Houston North!
Have they already enrolled at Lone Star College? Are they interested in pursuing either a transfer degree or workforce program at LSC-Houston North. Do they have a past due balance of $500 or less? Then Panther Proud may be for them!
PANTHER PROUD is a College Completion Program that is dedicated to providing a fresh start for LSC-HN students who have not completed their academic goals. This comprehensive program seeks to provide students with financial, personal, and academic support to assist with completing your degree and program.
Thursday, September 24 @ 6 p.m.
Password: proud2020
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Office of Student Life |
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In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month-Immigration Partner, Carolina Ortuzar-Diaz, will be participating in a virtual Immigration Forum in collaboration with the Latin American Student Organization of the LSC-Houston North College. Join us tomorrow, September 22 @ 3 p.m.
Film screening “Prejudice and Pride”
Tuesday, October 6 • 1 – 2:30 p.m. WebEx TBA
Viva La Vida: Food and Culture.
Wednesday, October 14
Virtual and live presentation • WebEx TBA
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Foster Care Alumni and Adoptive Student Services |
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Being a college student is hard, and everyone needs support. Lone Star College Navigators are here to make sure you have that support. If you are a student who was involved in the foster/adoptive care system and you’re now attending Lone Star College or thinking about attending Lone Star College, we’re here for you. If you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact a campus Navigator for assistance.
Mission
The mission of the Lone Star College Navigators is to create a college-wide network of support to assist students who grew up in the foster or adoptive care system to achieve educational success by focusing on recruitment, retention, and graduation.
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8-Week 2 Classes Start October 21 |
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With the delayed starts for some school districts and the COVID-19 related trends, we understand that there may be some individuals that want to delay their enrollment in later in the semester.
Fortunately, LSC-Houston North’s 8-week model will allow for students that do not enroll in August to still have classes this fall. The second 8-week term will start on October 21 and end December 13.
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Scholarships |
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Taking a class at our Victory location? Apply for a $1,000 Scholarship!
You have a chance to receive a $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP! The H.E.B. Scholarships for LSC-Victory Endowment has 20 openings.
To qualify, a student must:
✓ Attend our Victory location
✓ Be enrolled in credit or workforce classes
✓ Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
Recipient would receive $500 in the Fall and $500 in the Spring to be used towards tuition, fees and books. Complete and submit application to
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Students First |
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LONE STAR COLLEGE STUDENTS CAN RECEIVE FREE LAPTOPS
“The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the digital divide and the urgency with which we must work toward a solution,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “Lone Star College is committed to finding a solution that makes education accessible to all.”
LSC students will be able to check out the computers, much like a library book. Application for computers began July 29 and distribution are already in progress!
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Enhance You Knowledge with Weekend College |
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Enhance your Knowledge with Weekend College |
At Lone Star College-Houston North, we recognize the difficult task of obtaining your degree while balancing life’s many responsibilities, such as work and childcare. LSC-Houston North has a unique opportunity for you to do both!
Through our Weekend College, you can select from three different degree plans meeting on Saturdays from 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. Give us one day a week and in under two years, you will be graduating with your degree!
Business Administration (Management) • LSC-HN Greenspoint
Human Services (Substance Abuse Counseling) • LSC-HN Victory
Associate of Science • LSC-HN Fairbanks
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Do you know anyone who wants to learn English? |
The LSC-Houston North ESOL program at our Fairbanks location provides an introduction to the language and culture of the English-speaking world, preparing students to successfully speak and write English for college or work.
We offer courses in reading, writing, oral communication, and grammar.
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We're so excited for our workforce programs this Fall!
Our advisors are here to help. Contact them today!
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Wraparound Services |
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Eliminating Food Insecurities
With the right structure and adequate support, our students are capable of succeeding academically and professionally.
For this reason, we have Community Assistance Resource for Everyone (C.A.R.E.) Centers that are located at all LSC-Houston North locations.
The CARE Center is open to any currently enrolled LSC-Houston North student and provides CARE bags and CARE packages that include food, toiletries, and other essentials.
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Did You Know?
At LSC-Houston North we put students first. Each first time in college student receives a faculty mentor to help guide them through their first year of college. Research indicates that effective mentoring is one of the most powerful relationships for influencing human behavior.
Sometimes, all a student need is someone to lend a caring ear. Just being able to speak to someone and share troubles, feelings, emotions and fears has a way of making these issues seem smaller. Our mentors are in place to provide guidance for our students and steer them in the right direction.
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Fall 2020 Virtual Workshop: Opioid Addiction |
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Train the Trainer: What Every Counselor Should Know!
Sponsored by the Texas Association of Multicultural Counseling & Development: A Division of the Texas Counseling Association and Lone Star College-Houston North Victory, Human Services Department
For more info, contact Dr. D. Britton @ 713.305.6097.
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Saturday, September 26
9 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Registration ends September 22!
Virtual Presenters:
Charles Thibodeaux & Mark Kinzly
Who should come:
All counselors, psychologists, students, mental health workers, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Interns (LCDCI), Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors
Registration Fee:
$10.00 Student
$20.00 TexAMCD Member
$40.00 Non-member
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Lone Star College-Houston North • Community Spotlight |
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We love to hear about what is going on in our community.
Do you have any upcoming events, partnerships, volunteer opportunities, or inspiring stories you would like to share with us?
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We encourage our community members to follow us and tag us in any activities we may share with students.
Visit us on our various social media platforms.
You can find us by searching @LSCHoustonNorth
or clicking the direct links below.
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Lone Star College System is accredited by SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools – Commission on College)
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges is the regional body for the accreditation of degree granting higher education institutions in the Southern states.
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Lone Star College-Houston North |
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