Names & Events

Student Ulysses Lozano earned a $35,000-a-year scholarship from Baylor University for his achievements in academics and piano performance. He has studied on several TCC campuses.

May 16
Graduation ceremonies will be held at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Last names A-K will be at 1 p.m., and last names L-Z along with early college high school students will be at 6 p.m. For more information, visit the commencement website: www.tccd.edu/academics/graduation/commencement/.

May 3 The NE writing center will hold scholarship essay writing workshops 9-9:30 a.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. in NACB 1114.

May 3 The TR Transfer Center will host a come-and-go Transfer Complete Celebration 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Riverfront Cafe. Students can have their photos taken with their university’s pennant. To receive a keepsake, RSVP with the TR Transfer Center (TREF 1503C) and bring a copy of the acceptance letter or email.

May 3 Artist Machiko Hanafusa will demonstrate Japanese calligraphy 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on TRTR Main Street. An interactive exhibit will showcase traditional and modern Japanese calligraphy. Hanafusa’s original artwork and calligraphy supplies will be on display.

May 4 As part of NW Campus’ Viva Northwest!, a discussion about the history of Cinco de Mayo and the relationship between the U.S. and Mexico will be held 2-3 p.m. in the Language Lab (WFAB 2615). Winners of the poster contest will also be announced. For more information, contact special projects coordinator Lourdes Davenport at 817-515-7654 or instructional associate Melanie Mendez at 817-515-7627.

May 4 The NE writing center will hold information literacy workshops 9-9:30 a.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. in NACB 1114. For more details, contact learning lab manager Jared Landin at 817-515-6677.

May 4 A Cultural Dance Showcase will take place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the TR Riverfront Cafe. The Grace Hula Dance Company, the University of Texas at Arlington Korean Culture Association and the Lion Dance team will perform traditional and modern pieces, providing insight into the history and tradition of Polynesian, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. For more information, contact student development associate Kim Nguyen at kim.nguyen@tccd.edu.

May 4 The Get Back on Track and Finish the Race seminar will run 6-7:30 p.m. in the Community Room (NBSS 1103) on NE Campus. The seminar will assist students with identifying their learning styles and teach them learning strategies and ways to study. This seminar will also cover how the GPA impacts the overall college experience and provide strategies to boost one’s GPA. For more information, contact special services coordinator Ronda Isaacs at ronda.isaacs@tccd.edu or 817-515-6264.

May 4 NE health services will offer free HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in NSTU 1704A. Testing will be provided by Tarrant County Public Health and is open to all. For more information, call NE health services at 817-515-6056.

May 4 First summer payment deadline.

May 5 Registration for Maymester ends at midnight.

May 5 Final exam and classes end for spring weekend courses.

May 5 First nonpayment drop date for summer term.

May 5 Dodgeball will be played on NW Campus 2-5 p.m. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Check-in with a valid student ID will be done at the start of the event in the WHPE gym. No experience is required, and all current TCC students and faculty are encouraged to participate. For more information on this or other intramural sports, contact instructional aide Aaron Garcia at aaron.garcia1@tccd.edu.

May 5 Texas Health Resources will provide mammogram screenings via its mobile health unit 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Circle Drive on TR Campus. To make an appointment, call Texas Health Resources at 1-855-318-7696. Clients must bring their health insurance card if they have one and a state-issued ID to their appointment. The event is open to the public. For more information, email tr.healthservices@tccd.edu or call 817-515-1059.

May 5 SE student activities will host the Cinco de Mayo Celebration 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the ESCT HUB. Students can enjoy food, games and entertainment. For more information, contact student activities at 817-515-3595.

May 6 South Campus will host the 2017 African-American Health Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in SHPE. Students can go to workshops, health screenings, seminars and cooking demonstrations to learn the importance of a healthy lifestyle. For more information, contact communications manager Reginald Lewis at 817-515-1542 or reginald.lewis@tccd.edu.

May 8 South Campus’ health services is offering free, confidential pregnancy testing 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in a mobile unit on the Student Center north patio. An appointment is required. For more information, call 469-251-2428 or visit www.icumobilefw.org.

May 8 SE student activities will provide access to materials needed for final exams 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in the Commons. Included are No. 2 pencils, Scantrons and the final exam schedule for all campuses. Free snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information, contact student activities at 817-515-3595.

May 8-11 NE student activities will host the Finals Finale 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursday in the NTAB lobby, NSTU North Hallway, the Galley (NSTU 1506) and the chessboard area. To help students relax during finals, student activities will have snacks, Scantrons, pencils and activities, like movies and chalking the sidewalk, for students all week. For more information, contact student activities at 817-515-6582.

May 8-12 Final exams and classes end for spring 16-week courses.

May 8-12 South’s student activities is giving out finals survival kits. Students can go to SSTU 1101A for drinks, snacks and a Scantron with a pencil. For more information, contact student development associate Amanda Sims at 817-515-4154 or amanda.sims@tccd.edu.

May 10 South Campus’ health services will offer free, confidential STD/HIV testing by Tarrant County Public Health 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in SACC 1331. For more information, call administrative assistant Victoria Peterson at 817-321-4738.

May 11 Summer payment deadline for May 5-10 registrations.

May 12 All grades due for spring term.

May 12 Classes begin for Maymester.

May 19 Deadline for turning in shot records for proof of bacterial meningitis shot.

May 19-July 28 Campuses will begin closing on Fridays.

May 20 First financial aid disbursement for summer term.

May 23 Installment payments open for summer term courses.

May 23 Last day to drop a Maymester class.

May 24 Summer payment deadline for May 5-24 registrations.

May 25 SE student activities will hold a Memorial Day Observance 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. Students can take a candle and leave a flag in honor of those who have served. For more information, contact student activities at 817-515-3595.

May 26 Final exams and classes end for Maymester.

May 29 Registration ends for summer first five-week session.

May 31 Summer payment deadline for May 25-31 registrations.

June 1 Special fall admissions application deadline for TR health information technology, respiratory care and surgical technology.

June 4 Last day for 100 percent refund for first summer six-week session.

June 5 Classes begin for first summer five-week session.

June 5 Installment payments open for summer term courses.

June 12 Last day for 70 percent refund for first summer five-week session.

June 14 Last day for 25 percent tuition refund for first summer five-week session.

June 18 Special fall admissions application deadline for emergency medical services.

June 19-22 SE student activities will hold a Juneteenth Observance all day in the library. Students can learn about the history of Juneteenth. For more information, contact student activities at 817-515-3595.

June 29 Last day to drop a class for first summer five-week session.

July 3 Registration ends for second summer five-week sessions.

July 6 Final exams and classes end for first summer five-week session.

July 9 Last day for 100 percent tuition refund for second summer five-week session.

July 10 Classes begin for second summer five-week session.

July 17 Last day for 70 percent refund for second summer five-week session.

July 19 Last day for 25 percent tuition refund for second summer five-week session.

August 3 Last day to drop a class for second summer five-week session.

August 10 Final exams and classes end for second summer five-week session.

August 21 Registration ends for first fall eight-week and 16-week sessions.

August 28 Fall classes begin.