St. Philip's College
CAMPUS LIFE
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The Georgene Irene Bias Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception for The Georgene Irene Bias Collection on Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Center for Learning Resources on the 2nd floor. Light refreshments will be served.
The Dr. Georgene Irene Bias collection supports research, study, and teaching of various aspects of the Black diaspora and Black studies in the humanities, social sciences, and other disciplines. In 1959, she launched her illustrious career as a librarian at St. Philip’s College, attaining the Professor and Head Librarian rank. She received the title of Professor Emeritus in recognition of her long and distinguished service.
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Show off your bowling skills for a great cause! Join us for our SPC Scholarship Bowling Tournament in February. The tournament is open to all students, faculty, staff, and the general public. The entry fee is $5 per person and $25 per team. Learn More.
Dates: February 24–28 and March 1
Times: 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.Practice Dates
Dates: February 10–23
Times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. - Help us spread the word! Outside community partners are now able to subscribe to receive emergency messaging from the Alamo Colleges District as opt-in list members. For step-by-step instructions to subscribe, click here.
- SPC Spirit: St. Philip's College shows its spirit every Wednesday for Spirit Day. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to wear royal blue and white or a blue SPC t-shirt!
- Looking for a background for your virtual meetings? Download Virtual Backgrounds today!
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FOR STUDENTS
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2025-2026 General Scholarship Application Reminder
This scholarship application for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 opens on Jan. 15, 2025, and closes on May 15, 2025. SPC Scholarship awards start from $250* to $2,500. For more scholarships, visit our website at www. sxwx168.net/spc/scholarships
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Get Published! Be an Editor! Join the Tiger PAWS Editorial Staff, the deadline is February 23, and the submission deadline is March 2. Scholarship money available for Editors up to $1000! Submit your writing or artwork to Tiger PAWS, a literary art journal of SPC students’ work. Categories include: Poetry, Short Stories, Nonfiction, Literary Analysis, Photography, Fine Art, and Digital Art. Learn More
- SPC Students! The St. Philip’s College Honors Program welcomes students to apply for the inaugural cohort! By participating in the Honors Program, students complete a minimum of 12 hours of Honors Program courses filled with collegial discourse and high-level critical thinking. See if you are eligible at sxwx168.net/spc/honors.
- Get Involved at SPC – Log onto AlamoEXPERIENCE today!
Click here for a list of Club & Organizations at SPC
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Click here for SPC Department of Student Life Updates and News - The SPC Advocacy Center has support measures and counseling services in place for students. The SPC Advocacy Center and Counseling Services are located at our new Center for Advocacy and Student Empowerment (CASE) Building at the MLK Campus.
- The Alamo Colleges District is now partnered with TimelyCare to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students. Through either a mobile app or your desktop, TimelyCare provides 24/7 access to virtual care from anywhere in the United States at no cost. Whether you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed, you can talk to a licensed provider to get the care you need via phone or secure video visits.
To get started, visit timelycare.com/alamo or download the TimelyCare app from your app store. Enter your student email, and you'll be redirected to ACES to login. -
SCHOLARSHIPS - Apply Today!
St. Philip's College manages a portfolio of endowments and gift agreements from the community and organizations nationwide.Programs We Offer:
- General Scholarships
- Endowed Scholarships
- Student Engagement Grant (SEG) Scholarships
For more information, visit sxwx168.net/spc/scholarships or come by the scholarship office in the Sutton Learning Center, Suite 319.
- Student Loaner laptop computers are available for immediate check out to assist students, while equipment last or is available. There are no costs involved in checking out the item. Learn more.
- Become a College Work Study at SPC! Looking for a job that is flexible with your class schedule? Consider applying for College Work Study. For more information, please visit the financial aid office in Welcome Center 106. Learn More.
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FOR EMPLOYEES
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- Walk Across Texas 18 – St. Philip’s College 17th bi-annual St. Philip’s Walk Across Texas begins on Feb. 24
Walk Across Texas is a friendly competition; the main goal is to promote health and wellness. It is based on the honor system, with you reporting/recording your mileage to your captain or directly using the Google Doc link that will be provided to all participants.
Timeline:
Recruitment/Team formation - Feb. 10 - Feb. 23
Walk Across Texas 8 Begins - Feb. 24 Absolute Start Date/ 1st mile walked together
Last day of WAT14 - Apr. 27
Official winners Posted - Apr. 29 (Winning team & Winning Individual)
Week 1: Feb. 24 - Mar. 02
Week 2: Mar. 03 - Mar. 09
Week 3: Mar. 17 - Mar. 23
Week 4: Mar. 24 - Mar. 30
Week 5: Mar. 31 - Apr. 06
Week 6: Apr. 07 - Apr 13
Week 7: Apr. 14 - Apr. 20
Week 8: Apr. 21 - Apr. 27
To register, visit http://forms.office.com/r/jwHU0GJPZE.
For more information, email dwilliams@sxwx168.net.
- Congratulations, Raquel Alvarez! Raquel is the February 2025 Employee of the Month.
- Spring Semester – Health and Wellness Message
Faculty and Staff:
- Must check in at the front desk with their ID badge.
- Have appropriate active wear and activity shoes (No jeans, cargo pants, crocs, or slides in the weight or cardio rooms).
Be aware: No lifeguard is on Duty in the Pool, appropriate swimwear or swim clothing is required, and no towels are provided. Open recreational hours are subject to change on a semester-to-semester basis depending on the scheduled classes offered and events hosted in the building. - SPC Faculty and Staff, do you need assistance with marketing? Visit our AlamoShare site to find out how you can work with the SPC Marketing & Strategic Communications department to market your event or program. Learn more.
- Need to know how to handle media requests? Click here.
- Walk Across Texas 18 – St. Philip’s College 17th bi-annual St. Philip’s Walk Across Texas begins on Feb. 24
In Memoriam
It is with great sadness that St. Philip’s College shares the news of the passing of Mrs. Frances Pearline Williams, the beloved mother of our esteemed President, Dr. Adena Williams Loston. Mrs. Williams passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom, and kindness that touched all who knew her. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Loston and her family during this difficult time. We stand with them in their grief and offer our support as they navigate this profound loss. We encourage our community to keep Dr. Loston in your thoughts and prayers.
Information for the service is as follows:
Frances Pearline Williams
King David Church #1
2719 Letitia Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180
Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11 A.M.