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.