May 2, 2013 | SharkAdmin Northwest Vista College recently celebrated several events from guest speakers, Fiesta events to music concerts. To see pictures from the events, click on the links below. Distinguished Science Speaker on April 16 Dr. Alex Filippenko visited NVC campus on April 16. He is a well known astrophysicist from Berkley, Calif. His topic “runaway universe” was very well received. His lucid style, humor, and easy language made for an engaging and interesting presentation. His presentation was a part of the Science Conference hosted by the department of Natural Sciences. There were over 600 attendees in Palmetto auditorium (faculty and students included). For pictures, click go here: [file 1] From Roopa Prasad of the Dept. of Natural Sciences Jack Stone Music Concert on April 23 Four students from across the United States were selected as winners in the fourth annual musical-score contest for community college students – the only national contest of its kind for two-year college students. All four winners had their pieces performed at a concert by professional performers Amari Pepper Barash, Evan Jones and John Godoy on percussion. The winner received the Jack Stone Award for New Music and a cash prize. The first and second runners-up also were recognized and received cash prizes. For pictures, click go here: [file 2] The winners were: Jack Stone Award for New Music: Connor Helms, Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL First Runner Up: Morgan Morse, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Waterbury, CT Second Runner Up (tied): Nicholas Vaquera, Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, TX Second Runner Up (tied): Paul Rigoli, Erie Community College, Buffalo, NY Fiesta Parade on April 25 Students, faculty and staff celebrated Fiesta – NVC style – on April 25. NVC Staff Council sponsored the shortest Fiesta parade in which NVC Recreation Sports was the winner. For pictures, click go here: [file 3]
