Tag: campus
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PAC Logistics team runs with the big dogs
By Alexander Valdez Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College’s Logistics Team won fourth place at the 37th Annual Operation Stimulus (OpStim) Conference and Case Competition held in Denver, Colorado, on Feb. 1 and 2. OpStim is a two-day in-depth supply chain and logistics case study for colleges and universities to showcase their team’s critical thinking…
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PAC students place their trust in certified student advisors’ hands
By Juan Alberto Ponce Jr. Pulse Staff Reporter PAC students place their trust in certified student advisors to provide guidance and resources to empower them to achieve their academic goals. The director of Advising, Michael Ximenez, highlighted a key aspect of Alamo Colleges’ mission statement: To build a culture of integrated practices and shared responsibilities.…
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Aspen Institute recognizes Palo Alto’s achievements
By Jocelyn Gutierrez Pulse Staff Reporter For the first time ever, Palo Alto College is among 150 institutions to be eligible to win the Aspen Prize along with a $1 million reward. “I love our school and everything it has to offer. I know it might not be a big deal to many students, but…
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Palo Alto College continues to grow
By Ian Flores Pulse Staff Reporter Palo Alto College began with 231 students in 1985 in high school and military installations in South San Antonio. Today, we have an enrollment of over 9,000 students with continued growth predicted for the future. Palo Alto is a college on the rise, not only here in San Antonio,…
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Botanical Gardens need some TLC
By Jonathan Baez Pulse staff reporter The Palo Alto College Botanical Gardens give students the opportunity to interact with nature and the wildlife that make their home in the garden. “It’s a great place to sit down, relax and study,” said Gabby Busillos, a freshman Biology major. PAC dedicated seven acres to the gardens and…
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PAC prioritizes the safety of students
By Maureen Flores Pulse staff reporter Every 98 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Students want to feel safe while on Palo Alto’s campus. The Alamo Colleges Police Department makes it their mission to cultivate a safe campus for the community to teach, work, study and learn. On average, 90 percent of women who are…
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New program offers free summer hours
By Jonathan R. Velez Pulse staff reporter The Alamo Colleges are now one of the first to start what is called the “fast-completion incentive plan.” This plan allows students who have completed 18 hours or more during the fall and spring semesters to take three more hours for free in the summer. Students may also qualify…
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Persistence pays off for 800+ Palo Alto students
By Alyssa De La O Pulse Staff Reporter In Spring 2001, 200 Palo Alto College students received their associate’s degree. This Spring 2014, more than 800 students will graduate. This year’s graduation will be held at the Freeman Coliseum, 3201 E. Houston St., on Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. “I was scared at the…
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Campus falls victim to substance abuse
By Katherine Menchaca Pulse Staff Writer Addiction and drug abuse are on the rise, and substance abuse of marijuana, prescription medications and alcohol are possible factors that could diminish the chances of students reaching their full potential. Despite the efforts of anti-drug programs, such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) to educate children and the…
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