Monthly Archives: September 2009

International Week closes with song and dance

          Written by Shambhu Sharan    Monday, 13 April 2009 07:35 PM From left, accounting senior Mimi Soulivong, biology senior Iris Baccam and kinesiology senior Magdalene Phanpiboul perform the Golden Lotus Dance at the Global Extravaganza … Continue reading

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    Written by Shambhu Sharan, Contributor to The Shorthorn    Monday, 06 April 2009 07:51 PM Students carrying banners representing 50 countries opened International Week, accompanied by the university’s samba band Monday, and ended in the Bluebonnet Ballroom with … Continue reading

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International Week takes students and faculty across the globe minus the culture shock

    Written by Shambhu Sharan, Contributor to The Shorthorn    Thursday, 02 April 2009 09:14 PM   From food to fashion, international culture will be displayed throughout International Week from April 3 to 10. International Student Organization is organizing … Continue reading

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            Written by Shambhu Sharan, Contributor to The Shorthorn    Wednesday, 11 March 2009 07:44 PM   College of Education staff are getting fit thanks to a pilot program combining technology and exercise. This semester, … Continue reading

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Community Service Day

Shambhu Sharan Issue date: 10/30/07   The Keys to Success combined with the Community Service Day attracted about 1000 people, including 200 volunteers from the community and area colleges, including Eastfield students. The attendees, who were mostly pre-college students and … Continue reading

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Students get a taste of Native American Culture

Shambhu Sharan Issue date: 11/30/07 The Native American Cultural Café was presented at Eastfield on Nov. 27, and was attended by about 75 students. “The purpose of the event was to explore Native American culture and to foster a better … Continue reading

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SPAR welcomes back the funk

Shambhu Sharan Issue date: 9/11/08   The Welcome Back 2 School Party attracted 700 people, including Eastfield faculty and staff. The event was open for all but mostly students participated. The party, organized by program specialist Janet Foreman, is one … Continue reading

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Club Fair fares well for students

Shambhu Sharan Issue date: 9/23/08   Student Programs and Resources held the annual Club Fair on Sept. 16, giving students an opportunity for involvement with existing campus clubs and organizations while providing food and entertainment. The fair is one of … Continue reading

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Obama wins mock debate

Shambhu Sharan Issue date: 10/24/08   A mock presidential debate took place two weeks before the U.S. Presidential election. The speech department assembled a group of students from current and past speech courses to share both the Republican and Democratic … Continue reading

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Environmental club raises awareness

Shambhu Sharan Issue date: 11/26/08   Eastfield’s Environmental Awareness Club participated in the Recycle Day event on Nov. 15 at Poteet High School. The ten club members collected paper, plastic, clothing, toys and electronic accessories from Eastfield students, faculty, staff … Continue reading

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