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Auteur Film Series Screens "Beasts of the Southern Wild"
Jan.  30, 2014 - Collin College’s Auteur Film Series will screen “Beasts of the Southern Wild” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center, 9700 Wade Boulevard, in Frisco. The free screening, part of this year’s “Abandoned by Reason: Six Great Fantasy Films” theme, tells the story of Hushpuppy and her ailing, irascible father who live in an isolated community in south Louisiana. As a storm ravages her home and prehistoric creatures appear, Hushpuppy struggles to cope... [MORE]

Collin College Hosts Stetson and Stiletto Standoff
Jan.  24, 2014 - Patrons can saddle up at sunset for the exciting “Stetson and Stiletto Standoff” fundraiser at Collin College on Sat., Feb. 22 at 6:30 p.m. inside the college’s beautiful library at Spring Creek Campus in Plano. This Texas-themed battle of the wits will raise scholarships for students at Collin College with the help of master of ceremonies Steve Stoler as sidekick to the always-entertaining Cary Israel, Collin College district president.... [MORE]

Passport to the World Series Kicks Off at Collin College
Jan.  24, 2014 - Collin College invites the public to attend the start of the Passport to the World series discussion from noon – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Living Legends Conference Center at the Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway, Plano. Linda Sears, professor of humanities, will discuss "Walking the Labyrinth at the Chartres Cathedral:  A Journey into the Past."... [MORE]

Collin College Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan.  22, 2014 - Collin College partnered with the local community Saturday to celebrate the legacy of civil rights advocate Martin Luther King, Jr. through a power breakfast, featuring dialogue with elected officials and community leaders as well as a student documentary and presentation..... [MORE]

Collin College Celebrates African American History Month
Jan.  15, 2014 - In honor of African American History Month, Collin College will present a month-long series of events including film screenings, luncheons, guest speakers and more. This year’s national theme is “Civil Rights in America” and various events will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and its implications.... [MORE]

New Google Maps App Helps Students Find Classrooms
Jan.  14, 2014 - Getting lost on the first day of school is a fear shared by many, from elementary to college students. Now, as a result of a cooperative effort between the Collin College and Google Maps, there really is an app for that. The Google Maps app will now lead Collin College students directly to their classrooms.... [MORE]

Homelessness Presentation at Collin College
Jan.  13, 2014 - The Collin College Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement will host its annual “The Face of Homelessness” from 7-9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27, at the Spring Creek Campus Living Legends Conference Center, 2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway in Plano. The event is free and open to the public.... [MORE]

Collin College Fall 2013 President's List Announced
Jan.  10, 2014 - Collin College has released its President’s List for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for this particular distinction, each student must take a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework and maintain a perfect 4.0 grade point average in that coursework.... [MORE]

Collin College Fall 2013 Dean's List Announced
Jan.  10, 2014 - Collin College named the following students to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. Each achieved a grade point average of between 3.5 and 3.99 while completing at least 12 credit hours.... [MORE]

Collin College Partners With Community To Celebrate MLK Day
Jan.  8, 2014 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. served as a human anchor for a movement that forever changed the way the U.S. views racial diversity and equality. Annually, Collin College students, staff and faculty partner with the local community to celebrate the life of this prominent civil rights leader through a variety of activities and performances.... [MORE]

"A Merry Jewish Christmas" Premiers Regionally At Collin College
Dec. 4, 2013 - “A Merry Jewish Christmas” by Josh Levine, a new, non-traditional holiday show, will make its regional premier Dec. 5-15 at the Collin College Spring Creek Campus Black Box Theatre. A comedy, the play explores the wondrous and complicated truths of family life. David, the  main character, has lied to pretty much everyone around him, and it is bound to explode in his face when his family gathers at his apartment to celebrate Chanukah.... [MORE]