Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard recap the numbers from early voting. Over 9,500 people voted at the San Antonio College Victory Center during early voting. They talk about the importance of voting and some of the rules at the polls on this election day. SAC hosts an election watch party election night in NACH 218.

SAC celebrates First Gen week with numerous events across the campus. 45.5 percent of students at SAC are the first members of their families to attend college. On Thursday, First Generation students are invited to a networking social from 6 to 8pm. In the LSC Round area. There will be games, refreshments, and a chance to network with other students. They can also learn how to network on the web with platforms such as LinkedIn.

November is Native American Heritage Month and SAC has planned several events to observe the month. Events include a presentation on Celebrating Native Voices with retired professor Juan Tejeda on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in NAHC 218. A Native American and Indigenous Vendor Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, on the SAC Mall. More information is online at alamo.edu/sac/nahm

SAC is also planning a big Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the Victory Center Valor Rooms. During the ceremony, SAC will officially be awarded the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award from the Texans Veterans Commission. SAC’s Veterans Affairs Office is also planning events specifically for student veterans including handing out gift bags and hosting a continental breakfast. More information, go to alamo.edu/sac/veteransweek

SAC Continues Celebration of Rainbow Heritage Month with the Second Chance Homecoming Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Fiesta Room. The dress code is “come as yourself”. There will be dancing. Refreshments, and a Build-A-Mum station. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Student Pride Office at LSC 256.

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard talk about the 10th anniversary of the Scobee Education Center. The Center has engaged and inspired the community, especially students, on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) through education on astronomy and space. The Scobee Education Center is made up of several different parts, including the Scobee Planetarium, Scanlan Observatory, the Challenger Center, and the Santikos Micronaut Center. The oldest part of the center is the planetarium, which opened its doors in 1961. Since then, a million visitors have visited the facility, most of them school-aged children who came during field trips. the Scobee Education Center will hold a party from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Tickets for three planetarium shows will be reduced to only $3 and will be available only online. For a link, visit https://www.alamo.edu/sac/Scobee

The SAC mortuary science program has been reaccredited by American Board of Funeral Service Education Committee on Accreditation. The reaccreditation is for seven years, the maximum accreditation term. It also comes with no stipulations on any changes. This speaks to the quality of the academic program that it received such high reaccreditation standards.

More information on the Mortuary Program is available at https://www.alamo.edu/sac/academics/program-index/allied-health-and-kinesiology/mortuary-science/

Residents can find more information on the San Antonio College Mortuary at https://sacmortuary.com/

It’s the Last Week of Early Voting. All registered voters in Bexar County can cast their ballot at SAC’s Victory Center. Hours for voting are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 1. County residents who want to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, can also use the Victory Center. Polling hours will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election day.

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard talk about enrollment. SAC reaches a milestone enrolling more than 20,000 students for the fall 2024 semester. After a fall off for enrollment due to the pandemic, SAC’s numbers reached a record total. Employers and transfer schools know that we are offering a great education and look for our students.

SAC offers a new way for students to get to graduation, enrolling in eight-week terms. Instead of a student taking four to five courses during a 16-week semester to receive 12 to 15 hours, the student takes two to three courses for eight weeks, and then another two to three courses for another eight weeks. They then end the 16-week semester by completing at least 12 hours. Research has shown that students have a better completion rate when they are enrolled in an eight-week course. Students interested in the eight-week model can talk to an advisor to take advantage of the program.

Early Voting has begun. All registered voters in Bexar County can cast their ballot at SAC’s Victory Center over the next two weeks.

The President’s Office has begun its annual Holiday Card Competition for SAC students. All students are invited to create a digital card that will be sent from SAC at the end of the semester. The student who designs the winning entry will receive a $500 scholarship. The deadline to submit a digital card is Friday, Nov. 8. More information and guidelines at https://www.alamo.edu/sac/news-events/events/holiday-card-competition/