2019 ARCHIVES
September
Blinn crowns 2019 Homecoming king and queen
Keegan Jones and Maddie Eddings named royalty during halftime of Blinn’s Homecoming game
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association celebrates four distinguished leaders at Hall of Honor luncheon
Jeane Block Spencer, Randy French, Dr. Charles Heller, and Diane Pieper each are inducted into the 2019 Hall of Honor class
Blinn student pursues lifelong passion through the Surgical Technology Program
National Surgical Technologists Week celebrates the unsung advocates of the operating room
Blinn-Bryan Theatre Arts Program puts science and satire center stage during 2019-20 season
Blinn performances facilitate innovative engagement between students and local community
Blinn College-Brenham bringing heroes and villains to the O’Donnell Center stage
The Theatre Arts Program presents four productions in 2019-20
Blinn College District announces 2019 Homecoming Court
Blinn’s Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during the halftime of the Sept. 21 football game
Blinn College District Board of Trustees approves 2019 tax rate
Board sets tax rate at $0.0560 per $100 of property value
Blinn College-Bryan Campus to host Constitution Day lecture and voter registration drive
Executive Editor and Co-founder of the Texas Tribune Ross Ramsey will highlight the complexities surrounding the Constitution’s interpretation
After 15 years, distinguished war veteran returns to his roots to complete Blinn degree
Blinn Dual Credit Program helps ignite U.S. Air Force reservist’s academic success
Blinn-Schulenburg offers Preserving Your Family Story course this Fall
The course helps family historians gather and preserve cherished memories
Blinn College District awarded participation in Texas Success Center’s $11 million Texas Pathways Grant
Blinn selected as a Cadre 1 college in the Texas Pathways strategy in recognition of its commitment to advancing student pathway practices
The Blinn College District names its 2019 Teaching Excellence Award winners
Jennifer Patrick, Nilsa Pérez-Cabrera, Brenda Walker, and Audrey Wick are recognized for their innovative approaches to student success
Blinn College District student Paige Moyle named 2019 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
Moyle is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members recognized across the nation with a $1,000 scholarship
Blinn students can still earn Fall credit through 12- and 8-week courses
Fall 12-week courses begin Sept. 18 and the second 8-week session begins Oct. 16
August
Blinn offers September career training courses in carpentry, electrical apprenticeship, electrician technician, HVAC technician, facilities maintenance, and plumbing
Classes provide students with high-demand skills for immediate employment
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase
Blinn College, Junior College District of Washington County will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 5.2 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax rate calculated under Tax Code, Chapter 26).
Sophomore Chyenne Michael to serve as 2019-20 Blinn-Bryan Student Government Association president
Glitter, enthusiasm, and dedication define Chyenne Michael’s service to the Blinn community
Blinn College Child Development Program Coordinator recognized for her dedication to developing future educators
Amy Jones earns John E. Trott, Jr. Award in Student Recruiting from Texas A&M University’s College of Education and Human Development
Blinn schedules public hearings regarding 2019 tax rate
Hearings will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and Thursday, Sept. 12
Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association to host Eat, Drink, and Join at the Phillips Event Center at Briarcrest
Blinn Alumni and Friends welcomes new friends with social event in Bryan
Blinn offers extended registration hours Saturday in Brenham and Bryan
Both sites will offer enrollment services, academic advising, financial aid, and admissions assistance
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association names four to its 2019 Hall of Honor class
Jeane Block Spencer, Randy French, Charles Heller, and Diane Pieper will be recognized at special luncheon on Sept. 20
Blinn-Bryan's Fall 2019 welding courses begin Aug. 26
Program prepares students for employment with high-demand skills utilized across multiple industries
Blinn College District celebrates inaugural online/blended Vocational Nursing Program graduates at pinning ceremony
Innovative program prepares graduates for fulfilling careers dedicated to patient care
Blinn-Schulenburg Certified Medication Aide course begins Tuesday, Aug. 27
Course includes training in the preparation and administration of medications
Blinn SBDC to offer basic QuickBooks course on August 20
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
More than a dozen law enforcement agencies to participate in emergency response exercise at Blinn College-Bryan Campus
The Aug. 14 exercise will include national, state, and local agencies
Blinn Paramedic Program recognizes 19 graduates with pinning ceremony
Real-world scenarios prepare students to serve the community and save lives
Blinn College District Surgical Technology Program hosts its inaugural pinning ceremony
Program trains graduates for a high-demand field in the healthcare industry
July
Blinn, TEEX partner to offer college credit for TEEX Forensic Science Academy students
Students who co-enroll bolsters their employability and become eligible for additional financial aid opportunities
Students gain hands-on skills using state-of-the-art surveying equipment donated by AllTerra Central
Students gain hands-on skills using state-of-the-art surveying equipment donated by AllTerra Central
The first 20,000 students to register will be entered into scholarship drawing
The first 20,000 students to register will be entered into scholarship drawing
Convenient, affordable online courses continue to drive Blinn’s summer enrollment growth
Convenient, affordable online courses continue to drive Blinn’s summer enrollment growth
Paralegal students host Brazos Valley Paralegal Forum
Panel discussion was attended by more than 100 students and welcomed home two alumni as featured participants
Blinn’s Dental Hygiene Program announces 2019-20 information session dates
Program equips students to brighten smiles in high-demand careers as dental hygienists
Blinn encourages eligible students to apply for Fall semester Perkins Grant funds
Online application for textbook and transportation assistance is open through 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 9
Blinn launching new college credit Czech language courses this Fall
Classes help future generations connect with the culture’s rich history and heritage
June
Six Blinn College District faculty and staff recognized with excellence awards
Recipients honored at NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in Austin
Blinn SBDC to host advanced QuickBooks workshop at the Hodde Center
The one-day workshop teaches business owners to get the most from their accounting software
Prenzler family donates $15,000 to establish Blinn College endowed scholarship
Glenwood and Shirley Prenzler establish scholarship for Burton students
Blinn board approves budget, authorizes purchase of the Technical Education Annex at the Hodde Center
Board authorizes contracts for projects on the Brenham and Bryan campuses
Blinn-Bryan Vocational Nursing Program pins 27 nursing graduates
Program equips graduates with skills needed to embark on fulfilling careers as healthcare professionals
Blinn, Sam Houston State launch nursing partnership
Co-enrollment program places students on the fast track toward Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees
Blinn-Brenham Vocational Nursing Program pins 21 nursing graduates
Classroom, lab, and clinical experiences prepare students for rewarding healthcare careers
Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn-Brenham accepting applications
Students can apply for the Fall semester through June 30
Blinn names Vavra new Dean of Visual/Performing Arts and Kinesiology
As an assistant and interim dean, Vavra has overseen the Performing Arts Series and promoted the division through community outreach events
Eight Blinn College District students graduate from the Basic Peace Officer Academy
Graduates recognized during a ceremony at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
May
Four Blinn College District students elected to state-wide student government positions
Brenham, Bryan, and Schulenburg Campus students elected to Texas Junior College SGA leadership roles
Blinn’s Hodde Center offers June courses in welding, machining, phlebotomy, and pharmacy tech
Course registration is available at 2910 South Blue Bell Road
Blinn Associate Degree Nursing Program again cited as one of the state’s best
RNCareers.org recognizes the program’s exceptional hands-on learning opportunities and success rate
1,901 Blinn College District students earn academic honors
Blinn names 808 students to its prestigious Chancellor’s Scholar’s List
Blinn’s five-week Site Survey Layout Technician Program begins June 17
Program graduates are on the fast track to becoming Site Survey Layout Technicians
Blinn College District professor donates kidney to longtime friend
Parallel Studies Professor Mary Lovelidge gives life-changing gift
Blinn SBDC offers free taxpayer business seminar
State enforcement officer will explain records requirements and taxpayer responsibilities
Blinn, Texas A&M University System break ground on RELLIS Agriculture and Workforce Education Center
Blinn and Texas A&M University System officials broke ground Wednesday on the Agriculture and Workforce Education located on the 2,000-acre RELLIS Campus in Bryan, Texas
Blinn celebrates the legacies of Kenjura and Sommer, welcomes Kolkhorst and Crowson to the Board of Trustees
Board approves lease agreement for veterinary technology space at Texas A&M
Blinn board canvasses election results, issues certificates of election
Moser, Kolkhorst, and Crowson each won election to at-large board positions
Blinn’s Spring 2019 commencement ceremony to recognize 756 graduates
Students Isaiah Edwards and Mindi Maly will speak on behalf of their classmates at graduation
Blinn College District recognizes 14 dental hygiene graduates with pinning ceremony
Fourteen graduates are welcomed to the profession after completing rigorous two-year program
Blinn Radiologic Technology Program honors 16 Spring 2019 graduates
Graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure and begin high-demand careers as radiologic technicians
Blinn recognizes 50 Associate Degree Nursing graduates with pinning ceremony
Blinn ADN graduates rank among state leaders on the national licensure exam
Blinn College-Schulenburg celebrates exceptional writing with its Emerging Writers Contest
Six students receive honors in academic writing, fiction, non-fiction, and poetry categories
Blinn ranks among the best associate degree nursing programs in Texas
Blinn ADN graduates posted a 96.39 percent pass rate on the National Council Licensure Exam in 2018
Blinn College-Brenham students volunteer at Brenham State Supported Living Center
Thirteen Blinn communication students give back by reading to residents
Blinn College District students can save more than $4,000 in tuition and fees compared to students at state universities in 2019-20
Out-of-district Blinn students taking 30 credit hours will save 42% in tuition and fees compared to the average Texas public university
Blinn’s fourth annual art exhibit to raise funds for student scholarships
Fundraising event will feature printed digital art, ceramics, paintings, drawings, and handcrafted dog houses available for purchase
April
Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association seeks nominations for its 2019 Hall of Honor class
Nominations must be received by Friday, June 14
Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association to host an informational meeting for its December 2020 cruise through Germany and Austria
Informational meeting will be held Thursday, May 16, at the Brenham Campus Kruse Center
Blinn SBDC, U.S. Small Business Administration offer free disaster recovery and preparedness workshop
Two-hour workshop offers tips, tools, and resources to help businesses and communities rebound quickly
Free Blinn SBDC seminar to offer tips for identity protection
Lauren Galley, Regional Director for the Better Business Bureau, will offer tips to avoid common scams
Blinn College bands to finish semester with Spring concert series
Four musical performances are free and open to the public at the O’Donnell Center
Blinn Paralegal Program and Legal Assistant Student Organization to host the Brazos Valley Paralegal Forum on Thursday, April 25
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Blinn professor recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching
The Southern States Communication Association awards Speech Professor Dr. Laurie Metcalf its prestigious Suzanne Osborn Award
Blinn College District Agricultural Sciences Program to host its 18th annual Ag Mechanics Show on Wednesday, April 24
Students from approximately 80 high schools will showcase their agricultural mechanics projects at the W.J. ‘Bill’ Rankin Agricultural Complex
Krizan family donates $15,000 to Blinn for endowed scholarship
Dr. A.C. ‘Buddy’ and Judy Krizan establish scholarship for Blinn students with physical disabilities
Mother establishes the Hayley McHam Memorial Endowed Scholarship at Blinn College in honor of her late daughter
The $15,000 donation will create scholarships for students who have overcome significant challenges
Blinn Board of Trustees authorizes $30 million bond issuance to fund development of new science, technology, engineering, and innovation building
Facility will provide upgraded and expanded laboratory space for students in high-demand fields
Blinn Dental Hygiene Program surpasses $200,000 in free dental services for local children
Seventy-six children received free dental care during the 11th annual Give Kids a Smile
Blinn announces star-studded lineup for its 2019-2020 Performing Arts Series
This season’s shows include ‘Rave On! The Buddy Holly Experience,’ ‘Christmas the Cowboy Way,’ ‘Finding Neverland,’ and ‘The Young Irelanders’
Blinn College District opens registration for its May Minimester, Summer, and Fall semesters
Blinn’s affordability and state-leading academic transfer rate make it a destination for students across the state
2019 Clay Shootout marks the largest fundraising event in Blinn College history with $120,000 raised in support of students
Stylecraft Builders, Blue Bell, MDX Safety Consulting, Brenham National Bank, and Bank of Brenham led the sponsorship effort for the volunteer-led fundraiser
Blinn’s fifth annual Boots and Blue Jeans Fundraiser raises $12,000 for Sealy Campus students
Proceeds benefit academic scholarships and new educational programs
Blinn-Bryan to host National Weather Service FloodAware seminar
Seminar covers flood basics, risks, safety, and available resources
Blinn’s Dental Hygiene Program providing free dental exams and cleanings at annual Give Kids a Smile event
Blinn students partner with dental professionals to provide free exams, x-rays, cleanings, sealants, and education for children in kindergarten through fifth grade
Blinn-Schulenburg students assist in construction of replica Vietnam Wall
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute wall will be displayed through Sunday, April 7, at the Schulenburg Sports Complex
Texas Workforce Commission awards Blinn almost $1 million in grant funds to provide training for Tempur Sealy and Igloo
Skills Development Fund grant will provide safety and skills training for 511 employees, including 87 new jobs
Blinn introduces new tool to help students develop the perfect course schedule
The new ‘Build My Schedule’ tool allows students to conveniently select the best schedule for their busy lifestyles
Blinn College District encourages eligible students to apply for Summer semester Perkins Grant funds
Online application for textbook assistance is open through 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 9
Blinn-Bryan Theatre concludes the 2018-19 season with coming-of-age drama ‘I and You’
‘There is a surprising twist to the story that makes the ending unforgettable,’ says theatre student Elisha Lovett
Blinn-Brenham theatre concludes 2018-19 season with 10-Minute Play Festival
Theatre majors will direct and perform original plays written by local high school students
March
Learn.org ranks Blinn among the nation’s best community colleges
Website recognizes Blinn’s state-leading transfer rate and variety of student services
Independence Coffee Company wins state-wide honor with the support of the Blinn SBDC
‘Independence Coffee’s commitment to excellence and history of giving back makes it the type of business all communities strive to have,’ Blinn SBDC Director Matthew Wehring says
Local companies support the Blinn College District Clay Shootout
Stylecraft Builders is underwriting this year’s fundraiser with support from Blue Bell, Brenham National Bank, and MDX Safety
Blinn board approves 2019-2020 tuition rates and a new Trades and Applied Technology degree
Current Blinn students save 42 percent in tuition and fees compared to the average state university
Blinn-Schulenburg welcomes nationally recognized filmmaker Dr. Paul Stekler
Stekler will discuss the representation of politics on film on Tuesday, March 26
Lunch and learn event teaches businesses, organizations to better protect their information
Presentation will help executives and business owners understand the risks involved and how to mitigate them
International student charmed by the Blinn-Brenham Campus
‘I knew this was the place I wanted to be,’ says Nova Scotia native Danielle Decoste
Blinn’s academic transfer rate ranks No. 1 among Texas community colleges
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board data shows that Blinn’s transfer rate almost doubles the state-wide average
Blinn-Brenham theatre students earn awards at state play festival
Blinn theatre students earn recognition for production of ‘Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?’
Blinn agricultural sciences alumnus proposes to his girlfriend where they first met – the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
Will Hussey first met Kate Jimerson while interning as a Blinn student
February
Blinn brings Broadway stars to the O’Donnell Center with The Doo Wop Project
The Blinn College District will conclude its 2018-19 Performing Arts Series with an old-school sound for a new generation.
Blinn to host fifth annual ‘Boots and Blue Jeans’ fundraiser on Saturday, March 30
Annual fundraising event supports student scholarships and new educational programs
Blinn-Schulenburg invites star gazers to Schaefer Observatory for spring star parties
Visitors will receive guided tour of the constellations at the Blinn-Schulenburg campus
Blinn SBDC to offer basic QuickBooks course on March 26
All-day workshop teaches small business owners to get the most from their desktop accounting software
Blinn alumna turns passion into a rewarding career through the Veterinary Technology Program
Mindy Borst earns Director’s Excellence Award at Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory
Blinn Alumni and Friends, Lettermen Association to host 2019 Clay Shootout on April 5
Stylecraft Builders is underwriting this year’s event with a $15,000 sponsorship
Blinn-Schulenburg offers social media marketing tips for small businesses
Introductory course helps small business owners reach new customers and engage existing ones
Report: SBDC helped local business owners create 20 new businesses and 137 new jobs in 2018
The SBDC provides free and confidential advising for small businesses
Blinn nursing graduates post healthy 100 percent pass rate on national licensure exam
Hands-on simulations and committed faculty help Blinn nursing students provide compassionate, knowledgeable care
Blinn enrolls 16,979 students for the Spring 2019 semester
Brenham Campus enrollment increases 13.6 percent over last year
Tyler native enjoys success during inaugural semester at the RELLIS Campus
James Loya is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association invites the community to explore New England this fall
Informational meeting will be held Thursday, Feb. 21, on the Blinn-Brenham Campus
Blinn College-Bryan history presentation spotlights World War I’s ‘Lost Battalion’
Author and historian Edward G. Lengel will discuss his new book, ‘Never in Finer Company: The Men of the Great War’s Lost Battalion’
Blinn’s Star of the Republic Museum announces history fair winners
Approximately 160 students participate in the 2019 Brazos Valley Regional History Fair
Love and comedy share the stage as Blinn brings The Second City’s ‘It’s Not You, It’s Me’ to the O’Donnell Center
Valentine’s Day-themed comedy show replaces the previously announced ‘Made in America’
Blinn Foundation unveils new Benjamin Knox painting of Old Main in honor of Blinn’s 135-year tradition of excellence
Painting will hang in the Brenham Campus Student Center’s Janis Sneed Banquet Room
Blinn College District, Blinn Foundation thank donors of 10 endowed scholarships
Scholarship donors and recipients are honored during special luncheon
Blinn College Alumni and Friends Association to host third annual Eat, Drink, and Join event
The community is encouraged to attend to meet and greet with Alumni and Friends
Brazos Valley Regional History Fair brings ‘triumph and tragedy’ to the Star of the Republic Museum and Washington-on-the-Brazos
Approximately 160 junior high and high school students will display their historical knowledge
Blinn theatre arts students present ‘Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?’ Feb. 14-17
$10 tickets are available at www.blinn.edu/boxoffice
Blinn College District accepting applications for approximately $270,000 in endowed scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a wide range of backgrounds, majors, and interests
Blinn students visit state Capitol as part of Texas Community College Day
Students speak with state lawmakers regarding the value of community colleges
January
Registration available for Blinn’s 18th annual Ag Mechanics Project Show
Show features projects developed and designed by students in high school FFA chapters and county 4-H clubs
Blinn to host second annual Flute Fest on Saturday, Jan. 26
The event features Dr. Shauna Thompson and is open to flutists of all ages and abilities
Blinn Alumni and Friends Association invites community to explore the colors of New England
Special informational meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday
Blinn-Brenham Theatre Director’s play featured in New York
‘The Prisoners of Driscoll Street’ is premiering in Brooklyn
Blinn launches Bryan Campus Speaking Center
Students of all disciplines are invited to conquer their fear of public speaking
California native elevates career with Blinn's Certified Medication Aide Program
'The opportunity presented itself at the right time in my life,' Joe Vasapolli says
Blinn trustees take first steps toward new science, technology, and innovation building on the Brenham Campus
Blinn also will seek bids for Bryan Campus renovation and repair project
Blinn trustees Kenjura, Sommer announce that they will not run for re-election
Kenjura and Sommer combined for a half century of service
Seventy-five Washington County students earn academic honors at Blinn
Blinn names 35 area students to its prestigious Chancellor’s Scholars List
More than 300 Brazos County students earn academic honors at Blinn
Blinn names 154 area students to its prestigious Chancellor’s Scholars List
Forty-seven Fayette County students earn academic honors at Blinn
Blinn names 16 area students to its prestigious Chancellor’s Scholars List
Forty Austin County students earn academic honors at Blinn
Blinn names 23 area students to its prestigious Chancellor’s Scholars List
Blinn offers extended registration hours Saturday in Brenham and Bryan
Students can speak to enrollment specialists and academic advisors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Blinn names Dr. Marcelo Bussiki its Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bussiki previously served as Blinn’s Dean of Visual/Performing Arts and Kinesiology
Blinn SBDC to host advanced QuickBooks workshop at the Hodde Center
One-day workshop teaches business owners to get the most from their accounting software