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El Paso, Texas – July 12, 2019 – El Pasoans Fighting Hunger food bank is thrilled to announce a $500,000 donation from the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation that helps to fund Phase II for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank Capital Campaign. This gift represents a firm commitment on the part of the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation to overcome the plight of hunger, which confronts over 200,000 members of our community, mostly children under 16 years of age.

“We are beyond humbled by the very generous donation made by the Paul L. Foster Family Foundation. The investment that has been made in El Paso’s Food Bank will allow the growth and expansion necessary to serve the needs of the hundreds and thousands of people in our community who do not have enough to eat,” said Susan Goodell, CEO of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.

“Our Foundation is honored to be a part of our region’s efforts to meet the needs of El Pasoans who don’t have adequate food supplies for their families,” said Paul Foster. “It is difficult to comprehend that one of out of every three children in El Paso don’t have enough food to eat, which is why we continue to help. Alejandra and I know that the work being done by El Pasoans Fighting Hunger benefits those in our community who lack basic food and nutrition. It makes us very proud to be a part of that initiative.”

About El Pasoans Fighting Hunger

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH) is El Paso’s only food bank and a member of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger relief network. EPFH currently serves more than 200,000 food insecure individuals unsure of where their next meal will come from. EPFH works with more than 130 partner agencies to distribute as much as 15.5 million pounds of food a year in 3 county areas: El Paso, Hudspeth and Culberson. These agencies include food pantries, shelters, churches, and social service agencies that, together with EPFH, provide service to the hungry. The mission statement of EPFH is “to combat the hunger crisis in our region by strategically procuring and distributing nutritious food through community partners . . . because no one should go hungry.” To learn more, visit www.elpasoansfightinghunger.org.

Officials urge protection from virus through vaccination

EL PASO, Texas (July 10, 2019 2:25 p.m. MST) – The City of El Paso Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that a woman in her late 40’s and a male toddler have tested positive for measles (rubeola). This highly contagious respiratory disease is caused by a virus that spreads through coughing and sneezing but it is preventable via vaccination. The disease usually begins with fever, cough, runny nose, and red eyes. These symptoms are followed by a rash that spreads from the head down to the hands and feet. Measles can live in an airspace where an infected person was, for up to two hours.

“Measles is so contagious that someone who has the disease should expect that 90 percent of the people around them, who are not immune, could become infected,” said Bruce Parsons, Assistant Public Health Director. “There is a 9 day window of time, four days before and four days after the onset of the rash where the disease can be spread. This is why we need residents who may have unknowingly come into contact with these individuals to be especially vigilant in identifying any symptoms they may have.”

Anyone who visited the following places on the dates noted below should review his/her immunization status to confirm that they are properly immunized against measles.
Date Location/Time
Thu, 6/27/19 Neighborhood Walmart (10301 Alameda)
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri, 6/28/19 Subway at Ft. Bliss (1333 Cassidy)
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sat, 6/29/19 Bassett Place Mall-Target, Kohl’s, Jewelry Box
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sun, 6/30/19 Ft. Bliss PX, Exchange, Food Court
noon – 4:30 p.m.
Mon, 7/1/19 Walmart at Americas (9441 Alameda)
4:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m.

Anyone who: 1) visited any of the above locations on the dates and times referenced AND 2) develops a fever and rash, should call their health care provider immediately for evaluation and testing, as advised by your provider. Additionally, those who are concerned that they may have been exposed or who would like more information may call 2-1-1 to receive further instructions.

An investigation to determine if there is a link between the two cases is still being conducted. It should be noted that in El Paso, by the time children enter school in El Paso, 95.4% of the student population have been fully immunized with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Two doses of this vaccine are 97% effective against measles. The most recent case of measles in El Paso was confirmed back in 1993 with an outbreak recorded in 1990.

The DPH is working with State and Fort Bliss officials to ensure a swift and complete response to stop/lessen additional spread of the disease.

To learn more about measles and the MMR vaccine please visit the CDC website at: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/index.html

El Paso, Texas July 1, 2019 – El Paso Community College (EPCC) will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019 to observe Independence Day. Classes will resume and offices will reopen on Friday, July 5, 2019.

Animal Services Urging Pet Owners to Practice July Fourth Pet Tips

EL PASO, Texas – Last July, nearly 3,000 animals entered the El Paso Animal Services Center, many of them finding their way to the shelter due to the stress of July Fourth festivities. To ensure pets stay safe and out of the center, Animal Services is urging pet owners to bring their pets indoors for the holiday.

Each year on July 5, Animal Services receives a large number of calls regarding pets who escaped from their families in a desperate attempt to flee after being frightened by fireworks. The bright lights and noises from fireworks can cause a great deal of stress for animals.

Losing a pet is no way to celebrate a holiday, so keep them safe by being a responsible pet owner and following the simple tips below.

Tips to help keep your pet safe and calm:

• Resist the urge to take your pets to fireworks displays on July Fourth events.

• Keep pets indoors and close the curtains.

• Take pets outside on a leash to “do their business” prior to the evening hours when fireworks are typically lit.

• Turn on the radio or television to help mask outdoor noises.

• Microchip your pet, or make sure your pet’s microchip is up-to-date with the correct contact information.

• Keep a well-fitting (not tight) collar and identification tag on your pet.

• If your pet is crate-trained, place them in their crate.

• If you have a new pet and you do not know how it will react to loud noises, stay with your pet.

Please note that the Animal Services Center located at 5001 Fred Wilson and will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The Center will resume normal operating hours, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday, July 5.

If you find a lost pet during the holiday, you can always try to locate the owner by having the animal scanned at any El Paso Fire Station, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To view a list of all fire station locations, visit www.EPFire.org and click on the “About Us” tab.

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This Year’s Theme is Celebrating 50 Years of Apollo

(Alamogordo, New Mexico, June 28, 2019) – The City of Alamogordo’s annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza, a community tradition for more than 40 years, is scheduled for Thursday, July 4th. Coordinated by the New Mexico Museum of Space History, the show is one of the largest in the state.

“The Fireworks Extravaganza is a tribute to our community and the pride that we have in our country,” said New Mexico Museum of Space History Executive Director Chris Orwoll. The theme for this year’s show is focused around the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary and museum staff has been working closely with choreographers from PyroShows of Texas, the company producing the event, to create a unique mix of music and sounds to complement the fireworks. “Whether you view the show from the museum grounds, or from your backyard, we highly encourage everyone to tune into the choreographed music on KZZX 105.3 FM,” said Orwoll.

VIP Parking Pass holders will be able to drive up the hill to the museum beginning at 6:00 pm. Tailgating in the museum’s parking lots is allowed. “You can enjoy the show from the comfort of your lawn chair right next to your car. Each vehicle gets one pass, which translates to two parking spaces, one for the car and one for the party,” said Cathy Harper, museum marketing director. The VIP parking passes are a benefit of museum. Online museum membership registration is available on the museum website or at the museum gift shop. Harper said, “The invitation to attend our annual fireworks display is probably one of the favorite benefits of Foundation members. It’s a wonderful evening of family relaxation, and you can’t get any better seats to the show!”

The Fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15 pm; all events are weather permitting with a back-up date of July 5. Music for the fireworks program will be carried live on KZZX Radio, 105.3 FM, through the support of Burt Broadcasting. Guests are encouraged to bring a radio and tune in early.

“We appreciate the assistance of Burt Broadcasting each year for the Fireworks Extravaganza,” commented Harper. “The event is so much more entertaining for the general public when they can tune in to the same music we’re hearing on site.”

Entry onto the museum grounds will begin at 6:00 pm for museum members and reception guests, and at 6:30 pm for non-member pass holders. “Non-member passes are given to law enforcement and area fire departments for their families,” said Harper. “We offer the non-member passes for the families as a thank you to the men and women who will be working to make the event safe for everyone.”

The Museum grounds will be closed to the public at 5:00 pm on July 4th and will reopen at 6:00 pm. Residents are reminded that the NMSU-A parking lots and grounds are closed that evening. However, the show may be viewed from almost anywhere in the city.

The July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza is sponsored by the New Mexico Museum of Space History, the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation, the City of Alamogordo, and Burt Broadcasting. In addition, the Alamogordo Police Department, City Fire Department, County Fire Departments, the Lincoln National Forest and a large contingency of volunteer fire and safety personnel make the event possible.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History, a Smithsonian affiliate, is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information on Museum events or on how you can become a member of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation, call 437-2840 or 1-877-333-6589, or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org.

PHOTO CUTLINE: An explosion of color above the city highlights the annual Fireworks Extravaganza at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Museum members enjoy tailgating and the show from the parking lot of the museum, the best place in town to see the display. (Photo by Diana Powell)

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About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, under the leadership of the Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Programs and exhibits are supported by the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation through the generous support of donors.

Dedicated October 5, 1976, as the International Space Hall of Fame, the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s mission is to inspire and educate, to promote and preserve, and to honor the pioneers of space exploration.

A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and stresses the significant role that the state of New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program through collecting, preserving, and interpreting significant artifacts relevant to the history of space. The museum campus facility includes: the Museum of Space History, International Space Hall of Fame, John P. Stapp Air & Space Park, Daisy Track, Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium, Astronaut Memorial Garden, Hubbard Space Science Research Building, and Museum Support Center.

3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310 (Mailing: PO Box 5430, Alamogordo, NM 88311-5430) For more information: (575) 437-2840 or toll free 1-877-333-6589. Hours 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Sunday (closed Tuesday), closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Events, news releases and images about activities at the New Mexico Museum of Space History and other divisions in the Department of Cultural Affairs can be accessed at www.media.newmexicoculture.org

EL PASO, TX (June 21, 2019) –The Downtown Management District (DMD) would like to welcome, Amy McQuillen, our new Operations Manager. Amy comes to us with 15 years of experience in community outreach and program management and is fueled by her passion and love of El Paso. She considers herself a ‘forever student,’ eager to build on her existing background and rise to meet the thriving developments and needs of our beautiful downtown. Amy is committed to the strategic and financial success of our cultural and diverse downtown.

Amy told us, “When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. One of my favorite things to do in downtown is taking in a game at Southwest University Park with my family. I look forward to being part of this exciting revitalization.”
“We’re fortunate to have someone not only qualified, but that truly believes in the importance of our mission here at the DMD. We look forward to the many contributions Amy will bring to the table including strengthening our relationships with downtown partners through her area of oversight within the organization,” said Joe Gudenrath, Downtown Management District, Executive Director.

For more information on DMD programs please visit, downtownelpaso.com.

Cereal Drive raises over 503k servings of cereal

EL PASO, Texas (June27, 2019)— The Hospitals of Providence is thrilled to announce that through the efforts of its team members and community partners, the Healthy Over Hungry® Cereal Drive collected over 503,000 servings of cereal to benefit the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank.

“We are so incredibly grateful for the support of our staff and our dedicated community partners across El Paso who join us each year in our efforts to help lead the fight against hunger,” said Nicholas Tejeda, Group Chief Executive Officer for The Hospitals of Providence. “Through our cereal drive, we are able to provide El Paso children and families struggling with hunger with a healthy breakfast during the summer.”

According to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, 1 in 3 children currently experiences food insecurity. Summer is a particularly difficult time for many food insecure families because children can no longer rely on schools for nutritious meals putting an added burden on families.

“This was an unbelievably successful year as we surpassed our goal by 100k servings, providing more kids with a healthy breakfast,” said Tejeda. “Hunger is a community health issue and The Hospitals of Providence are committed to being a part of addressing this problem to better the lives of children and families of El Paso.”

About The Hospitals of Providence
The Hospitals of Providence covers the El Paso Region to include West Texas and Southern New Mexico. The system includes acute-care hospital locations: Memorial Campus, Providence Children’s Hospital, Sierra Campus, East Campus, Transmountain Campus, Horizon City Campus and the Northeast Campus; Diagnostic Imaging Centers to include a dedicated pediatric location; the Trawood Emergency Room and Emergency Room Edgemere; Paso del Norte and El Paso Day Surgery Centers and the El Paso Center for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Teen Health Resource Centers; The Center for Wound Healing; Vein Center: Inpatient Rehabilitation Program; Outpatient Therapy Centers; MedPost and MedPost Kids Urgent Care Centers; and ‘A New Me’ Surgical Weight Loss Program. The Hospitals of Providence is dedicated to continuing the over 100-year commitment to the El Paso community. For more information please visit TheHospitalsOfProvidence.com.

Overnight closures will give way to months-long closures on westbound, eastbound ramps

EL PASO, Texas — Two key ramps which connect eastbound and westbound Interstate 10 to Ciudad Juárez at the Spaghetti Bowl will close nightly as construction crews prepare to remove parts of them to make way for new direct connector ramps being built as part of the I-10 Connect project.

Traffic from westbound I-10 to Juárez will be impacted first by overnight ramp closures. Eastbound impacts will begin in the coming weeks. Then, both ramps from I-10 to Juárez will close for 24 hours a day for approximately nine months.

Dates for upcoming complete closures of I-10 and US 62 (Paisano Drive) have also been announced.

Nightly Ramp Closure
Monday, June 17, through Thursday, June 20
Nightly 9pm to 5am, continuing for several weeks

• Ramp F which connects westbound Interstate 10 to Juárez will close all traffic.
• DETOUR: From westbound I-10, take Exit 22B (US 54/Alamogordo/Juárez/Fort Bliss) to northbound US 54, take Exit 23 (Cassidy Road/Fort Bliss), take exit 22B (Pershing Drive), use the newly widened turn-around at Pershing Drive, re-enter southbound US 54 and follow signs to Juárez.
• Gateway Boulevard East will be closed to all traffic near Lincoln Center.
• DETOUR: Enter eastbound I-10 east of Loop 478 (Copia Street) and take Exit 23A (Raynolds Street).

Crews will be completing prep work on ramps.

Nightly Complete Closure of Eastbound I-10
Wednesday, June 19, and Thursday, June 20
Nightly 9pm to 5am

• Eastbound I-10 will be closed to all traffic at US 54.
• DETOUR: All traffic will take Exit 22B (US 54/Alamogordo/Juárez/Fort Bliss) to northbound US 54, take exit 22B (Pershing Drive), use the newly widened turn-around at Pershing Drive, re-enter southbound US 54 and follow signs to Juárez or eastbound I-10.

Crews will be working on a drilled shaft in the median of I-10 to support a column for one of the new direct connector linking southbound US 54 and Juárez.

Other Major Upcoming Closures Scheduled in Coming Weeks
• Eastbound and westbound I-10 are scheduled to be closed to all traffic at US 54 from 3am on Sunday, June 23, through 6am on Monday, June 24, so crews can place concrete rebar in a drilled shaft in the median of I-10. This shaft will be filled with concrete to support a column for one of the new direct connector linking southbound US 54 and Juárez.
• Nightly closures of US 62 (Paisano Drive), US 54 and Gateway Boulevard North are scheduled to begin on Monday, June 24, as crews begin placing girders for the widening of US 54 over Paisano.

On-going closures which will continue during the week of June 16:
• Ramp E which connects Gateway Boulevard South to southbound US 54 at Yandell Drive remains closed until further notice.
• Intermittent lane closures will be in place on Gateway Boulevard East from Piedras Street to US 62/180 (Paisano Drive).
• Intermittent lane closures will be in place on Gateway Boulevard West from Boone Street to Palm Street.
• Ramp T which connects Gateway Boulevard North to northbound US 54 north of US 62 (Paisano Drive) remains closed until further notice.
• Both turnarounds between Gateway Boulevard North and Gateway Boulevard South under US 54 at US 62 (Paisano Drive) remain closed until further notice.
• Turnaround from Gateway Boulevard East to Gateway Boulevard West under I-10 at Trowbridge Drive remains closed until further notice.
• Lane closures are in place on eastbound and westbound US 62 (Paisano Drive) at US 54 until further notice.
• Lane closures are in place on Ramp D which connects southbound US 54 to eastbound I-10 until further notice.
• Intermittent lane closures on Gateway Boulevard South between Findley Avenue and US 62 (Paisano Drive).
All closures are subject to change due to weather or field conditions. On ramps and off ramps may close up to an hour before stated times.

Today in Space: The Evolution of Commercial Spaceflight

(Alamogordo, New Mexico, May 24, 2019) – In 2004, the Ansari X PRIZE competition awarded $10,000,000 to Scaled Composites for becoming the first non-governmental organization to launch a reusable manned spacecraft into suborbital space two times within a two week period. Many considered that competition to be the launch of today’s commercial space industry, much like the Orteig Prize launched commercial aviation in the early ‘30s. On Friday, June 7, join special guest speaker Casey DeRaad at the New Mexico Museum of Space History for the free monthly Launch Pad Lecture and learn not only about the history of commercial spaceflight but what its future holds for New Mexico.

DeRaad is the founder and director of New Space New Mexico and former Chief of Technology Outreach at the Air Force Research Lab, Kirtland AFB, in Albuquerque. New Space NM is a public-private platform designed to help grow the commercial space industry in the state.

The Launch Pad Lecture is free to the public and is held at 9 a.m. on the Museum’s first floor on the first Friday of each month. Coffee and donuts are compliments of the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation. The next Launch Pad Lecture will be on July 5, 2019, and the topic will be Where Were You: Apollo XI with Museum Executive Director Chris Orwoll.

The Launch Pad Lectures are streamed live on Periscope and are also available after the lecture on the museum’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2SirhgX3NsxcREfOVLjHeA.

The New Mexico Museum of Space History, a Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information, call 575-437-2840 or toll free 1-877-333-6589 or visit the website at www.nmspacemuseum.org. Like us at: www.facebook.com/NMSpaceMuseum/

Photo cutline: Virgin Galactic’s White Knight, carrying Space Ship One, does a flyover of Spaceport America during the runway dedication event in 2010. Virgin is expected to fly its first commercial passengers out of the spaceport sometime in 2019. (Photo courtesy Virgin Galactic)

About Casey DeRaad:

Casey Anglada DeRaad is Founder and Director of New Space New Mexico, a public-private partnership to grow the commercial space industry in New Mexico. Casey was a 30 year executive of the Air Force Research Laboratory, leading the Technology Engagement Office for academic, industry and community partnerships for AFRL and other Air Force partners on Kirtland Air Force Base. Casey developed strategies to support the local academic and industrial community to help them leverage the $3.8B/annual economic impact of Kirtland to the state of New Mexico. Casey is a 10th generation New Mexican from Taos, New Mexico and has earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering from the University of New Mexico in 1992 and 1985, respectfully. She recently received the New Mexico Network for Women in Science and Engineering 2018 IMPACT! Award.

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About the New Mexico Museum of Space History: www.nmspacemuseum.org

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo is a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, under the leadership of the Governor’s Commission to the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Programs and exhibits are supported by the International Space Hall of Fame Foundation through the generous support of donors.

Dedicated October 5, 1976, as the International Space Hall of Fame, the New Mexico Museum of Space History’s mission is to inspire and educate, to promote and preserve, and to honor the pioneers of space exploration.

A Smithsonian Affiliate, the museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), and stresses the significant role that the state of New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program through collecting, preserving, and interpreting significant artifacts relevant to the history of space. The museum campus facility includes: the Museum of Space History, International Space Hall of Fame, John P. Stapp Air & Space Park, Daisy Track, Clyde W. Tombaugh Education Center, New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium, Astronaut Memorial Garden, Hubbard Space Science Research Building, and Museum Support Center.

3198 State Route 2001 | Alamogordo, NM 88310 (Mailing: PO Box 5430, Alamogordo, NM 88311-5430) For more information: (575) 437-2840 or toll free 1-877-333-6589. Hours 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Noon – 5:00 p.m. Sunday (closed Tuesday), closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Events, news releases and images about activities at the New Mexico Museum of Space History and other divisions in the Department of Cultural Affairs can be accessed at www.media.newmexicoculture.org

Activate Comunidad: Walk, Jog, Run with Arnulfo Quimare
The Legend of Ultra-Marathons / La Leyenda de los Ultramaraones

AN ELIZARIO, TX. – On Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 9am to 1pm, A.Y.U.D.A., a local non-profit, invites the public to participate in Activate Comunidad, Walk/Jog/Run and festival with Marathon Legend, Arnulfo Quimare. Race begins at 9am A.Y.U.D.A., 1325 Beverly Ann Drive, San Elizario, TX, 79849. Categories in all ages include 1km, 2km and 5km, with awards for the first 5 places in each category. Register at (915) 851-0272. Families, strollers, wagons and pets are all welcome! Free snacks for all participants. Food, live music and entertainment; bring your own chair. Donations of new blankets, jackets, cotton fabric, beads and thread will be collected for Raramuri communities.

Arnulfo Quimare is one of the world’s greatest runners. Once a year, the Raramuri run the Copper Canyon Ultramarathon, a 47-Mile footrace that has attracted not only the top Raramuri runners, but also the best athletes from around the world. Ultra legend and seven-time Western States 100 Mile champ Scott Jurek ran the Copper Canyon Ultra in 2006–and lost to Arnulfo Quimare, a 27-year-old Raramuri goat herder wearing hand-made sandals. Arnulfo is featured in the best-selling book, Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall. In 2009, he ran the Boston Marathon in huaraches and traditional garb. In addition to Mr. Quimare, Governor of the Raramuri, Rosalinda Guadalajara will be in attendance. Raramuri and local arts and crafts will be available for sale.

El Paso, Texas May 17, 2019 – El Paso Community College (EPCC) held, as part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration, its Spring Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the University of Texas at El Paso Don Haskins Center. A total of 1,959 associate degrees and certificates were awarded during two ceremonies.

The commencement speaker was Dr. Belle Wheelan who currently serves as President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and the Master of Ceremonies was Dr. William Serrata, EPCC President.

For the 14th year in a row, EPCC ranked #1 nationally in the granting of associate degrees to Hispanic students and is committed to increasing the number of graduates in our region. EPCC has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in its history. EPCC graduates become part of the skilled workforce and many successfully transfer to 4-year institutions.

EPCC serves more than 28,500 students and offers 145 degree and certificate programs. Throughout its 50-year history, the college has remained focused on engaging students, growing community partnerships and fostering excellence. By creating a college-going culture and implementing innovative student success initiatives, EPCC is transforming the pathway to higher education and developing a better-prepared workforce for our region.

EPCC Celebra su Graduación de Primavera

El Paso, Texas, 17 de mayo de 2019 – El Paso Community College (EPCC) realizó, como parte de la celebración de su 50 aniversario, sus ejercicios de graduación de primavera el viernes 17 de mayo de 2019 en la Universidad de Texas en El Paso Don Haskins Center. Un total de 1,959 títulos asociados y certificados fueron otorgados durante las dos ceremonias.

El orador principal fue la Dra. Belle Wheelan, quien actualmente se desempeña como Presidenta de la Comisión de Colegios y Escuelas del Sur y el Maestro de Ceremonias fue el Dr. William Serrata, Presidente de EPCC.

Por 14º año consecutivo, EPCC ocupa el primer lugar a nivel nacional en otorgar títulos asociados a estudiantes hispanos y está comprometido a aumentar el número de graduados en nuestra región. EPCC ha otorgado más de 80,000 títulos en su historia. Los graduados de EPCC se convierten en parte de la fuerza laboral calificada y muchos se transfieren con éxito a instituciones de 4 años.

EPCC sirve a más de 28,500 estudiantes y ofrece 145 programas. A lo largo de sus 50 años de historia, el instituto ha permanecido enfocado en involucrar a los estudiantes, aumentar las asociaciones comunitarias y fomentar la excelencia. Al crear una cultura universitaria e implementar iniciativas innovadoras de éxito estudiantil, EPCC está transformando el camino hacia la educación superior y desarrollando una fuerza laboral mejor preparada para nuestra región.