Coffee Hour at the Cougar Den

Good Evening,

The Coffee Hour this month started off on an ordinary note. However, after Lorinda and Donna knocked back two cups of premium coffee followed by two cubes of cheese, things began to change. Before long people were chatting amicably and exchanging pleasantries without much prodding. Overall, the company was good and the food was tolerable. For a hump day event it was nice break in the day. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Please join us again for our next coffee hour.

ESL Class Shower

Good Evening,

I'm very proud to be working with a group of creative teachers who know how to mingle learning with social events. Today three of our ESL classes came together to celebrate a wedding shower. As I looked around the room I noticed students whose first languages were Farsi, Thai, Chinese and Spanish. What I find even more amazing is that these students are coming voluntarily. They are not getting college credit. They are coming to learn and improve their language skills. Yes, I'm feeling pretty lucky today. Above are a few pictures of today's event.

ABE Day at the Legislature 2010

ABE Students in the House Gallery

Representative Nick Salazar meets with SFCC ABE student

Senator Nava meets with ABE students and staff members.

Minority Whip Keith Gardner meets with ENMU-Roswell ABE students Leticia and Aracelli.

Wow--all I can say is wow. The ABE Day a the legislature was simply a "wow" day. Not only did approximately 200+ students show up to tour and visit the legislature, but the students also had the opportunity to chat with Lt Governor Diane Denish and several representatives and senators. I'm attaching a few pictures from the ABE Day. It makes me proud to be able to participate in such events.