Pecan Campus – Auditorium Building D
Vietnam: 50 Years Later – Post-Vietnam: An Arduous Quest for Peace
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin us on March 31st, 2025 at 4PM in Pecan Campus Auditorium D for a talk by Hang Le-Tormala, distinguished graduate of the University of Kansas American Studies Master’s program and accomplished historian. For more information, email hbobrowi@southtexascollege.edu.
Philosophy and Law Series: “Why Does the First Amendment Matter?” with Steven Collis, University of Texas School of Law
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesA discussion with University of Texas School of Law Professor and renowned expert in First Amendment Rights Steven Collis about the value the First Amendment holds within a democracy. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
La Union del Pueblo Entero (LUPE): a Discussion with Tania Chavez, Executive Director
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesA discussion with the Tania Chavez, the Executive Director of LUPE, about what her organization does for our community. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
“Humanities as a Pillar of Legal Thinking,” a talk by Dr. Randy Gordon, Texas A&M Law Executive Professor and partner at Duane Morris
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesA talk by Dr. Randy Gordon, Executive Professor at Texas A&M University Law School and partner at Duane Morris Law Firm about the value a humanities background brings to the legal profession. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
“Legal Aid and What They Do,” a panel featuring Attorneys Cathryn Ibarra, Julie Restifo, and Pablo Almaguer from Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United States"Legal Aid and What They Do," a panel featuring Attorneys Cathryn Ibarra, Julie Restifo, and Pablo Almaguer from Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
“Law in Action: Advocacy, Rights, and Social Impact,” a panel featuring Eva Fa’alogo, JD, Cynthia Jones, Ph.D., Melba Latu, JD
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesThese panelists will discuss the various ways the study of law have prepared them to help the community as, respectively, a Federal Defense Attorney, a founder of a center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention, and a Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities for UTRGV. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
“Juris Doctor: The Key to Many Doors of Success”
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesEva Fa'alogo, JD, and Melba Latu, JD will discuss the ways their law degrees have prepared them for a variety of careers, and answer questions students may have about how they can best prepare to serve their communities. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
Screening of 1957 “12 Angry Men” with commentary by Dr. Jeffrey Zents – Pecan
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesA screening of the 1957 classic film "12 Angry Men" followed by commentary by South Texas College Philosopher Dr. Jeffrey Zents. Simultaneously available at Pecan and MidValley campuses. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
“Law School: How Do You Get There?” featuring faculty and students from UTRGV Pre-Law Program
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesA chance for South Texas College students to chat with current UTRGV Pre-Law students about their experience in the program, ask questions to the Pre-Law Advisors, and chat with our transfer specialist, Dr. Kelli Davis, to discuss their options. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
“Experiences in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury Law” with discussion from the Aguirre law Group
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesA discussion about the experiences of a Criminal Defense Lawyer presented by the Aguirre Law Group, with a chance for students to ask questions. For more information, email bleckey@southtexascollege.edu.
Vietnam – 50 Years Later Film Series
Pecan Campus - Auditorium Building D 3201 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX, United StatesSTC Library along with the STC History Department and the Liberal Arts Division present a film and lecture series focused on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. 5:30PM in the Building D Auditorium on Pecan Campus. For more information, email hbobrowi@southtexascollege.edu.