The Collin Theatre Center Announces Casting For Bus Stop
Aug. 31, 2009 – The Collin Theatre Center in Plano has announced casting for the upcoming production of Bus Stop. William Inge's Bus Stop is a classic American drama about the power of love. When cowboy Bo and his friend Virgil take the bus from Montana to Phoenix, Arizona, to participate in the rodeo, Bo is also hoping to find his "angel".....[MORE]
Public Invited To Celebrate National Good Deed Day on Sept. 11
Aug. 31, 2009 – The public is invited to join students, faculty and staff at Collin College's Central Park, Preston Ridge and Spring Creek campuses for participation in National Good Deed Day on Sept. 11. Created in 2002, National Good Deed Day promotes service and good deeds in honor of the victims and heroes of Sept. 11. This national day of service seeks to preserve the spirit of unity, community and compassion hat existed in the nation following the terrorist attacks ....[MORE]
New Facility, New Name On Menu For Collin College Culinary, Hospitality Program
Aug. 28, 2009 – Collin College's culinary and hospitality program has cooked up something new for the fall 2009. This semester, the newly minted Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education is entering a new phase of growth as it moves into a newly renovated facility at the Preston Ridge Campus, 9700 Wade Blvd. in Frisco....[MORE]
Destination College Offers Princeton Review Seminar
Aug. 27, 2009 – High school students - and their parents - seeking a leg up in searching for the right college or university are invited to a free workshop sponsored by Collin College's Destination College. "Princeton Review: Getting In" is set for 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday , Sept. 10 at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, in Plano....[MORE]
Collin College Opens Auteur Film Series With "Shadow Magic"
Aug. 26, 2009 – Collin College kicks off its 2009-10 Auteur Film Series with a screening of the film "Shadow Magic" The screening will be at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano....[MORE]
Collin College To Lower / Freeze Costs
Aug. 26, 2009 – The economic crisis has taken a heavy toll on all walks of life. However, students at Collin College will soon see a welcome sight on the horizon as hey plan for spring semester – lower fees. The Collin College Board of Trustees voted on Aug. 25 to decrease the building use fee by $3 per credit hour, effective spring 2010....[MORE]
Collin College Nursing Among State's Top Programs In Gradutaion, Licensure
Aug. 24, 2009 – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awarded Collin College's nursing program a $25,000 grant for having a top graduation and licensure rate. Only Collin College, Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi received this prestigious honor for achieving graduation and licensure rate of 85 percent or above for the 2008 academic year....[MORE]
CE Offers Solar Power Installer Training
Aug. 24, 2009 – This fall, Continuing Education will offer Solar Installation Training on two different dates. The first offering runs Monday-Friday, Sept 14-18. The second offering runs Monday-Friday, Nov. 2-6. Class times are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. The course will entail basic knowledge of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules and system components; electrical circuits; and PV system design estimation and code requirements....[MORE]
Collin College Board Agenda for August 25, 2009
Aug. 20, 2009 – Notice is hereby given that the Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at the Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development, 4800 Preston Park Blvd., Room B425, Plano, TX 75093....[MORE]
Get In A 'Mainframe' Of Mind At Upcoming Open House
Aug. 20, 2009 – "Mainframe" is the buzzword for an open hose hosted by Collin College's Continuing Education from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29. The Mainframe Computing open house is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development, 4800 Preston Park Blvd. in Plano....[MORE]
Continuing Education Hosts Computer, Technology Open House
Aug. 20, 2009 – Collin College Continuing Education is hosting open house sessions for those interested in learning about computer and technology courses and certificate programs from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29. The event is free and open to the public. It will be held at the Courtyard Center for Professional and Economic Development, 4800 Preston Park Blvd. in Plano....[MORE]
A&E's "Interventionist" VanVonderen Makes Visit To Collin College
Aug. 13, 2009 – Collin College will host one of the hosts from the A&E show "Intervention" at an upcoming lecture. Jeff VanVonderen, renowned consultant and interventionist will speak at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 24, at the Spring Creek Campus Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The event is free and open to the public....[MORE]
Collin College's Seniors Active In Learning Program Schedules Event At Courtyard Campus Center
Aug. 13, 2009 – Collin College's Seniors Active In Learning summer program invites the public to participate in Keepsake Writing from 10 a.m. - noon on Aug. 10 in room A216 at the Courtyard Center Campus (CYC), 4800 Preston Park Blvd., in Plano. Keepsake Writing is an opportunity for seniors to share their fun and inspirational stories with one another. New participants are always welcome...[MORE]
Faculty Grab Spotlight At Upcoming Show
Aug. 10, 2009 – At THE ARTS gallery, Collin College faculty are taking over. A collection of art from Collin College faculty - titled "The Faculty" - will be the featured show at the gallery from Monday, Aug. 24-Saturday, Sept. 12. The show is free and open to the public....[MORE]
Collin College Offers Hybrid Courses
Aug. 4, 2009 – If you are a student who prefers the flexibility of an online class plus want the support offered by in-person classes, then Collin College's new hybrid courses offered this fall are the perfect solution. The hybrid classes combine online and on-campus instruction while meeting in the classroom once a week and spending the remaining class time online....[MORE]
Collin College Offers Enhanced Skill Certificate In Health Care Case Management
Aug. 3, 2009 – Collin College has been approved to offer students a nine credit-hour certificate in case management for health care professionals beginning in fall 2009. The courses are open to health care professionals such as nurses, respiratory and physical therapists, health information technicians and administrators, pharmacists, paramedics, physicians, etc....[MORE]
