February Campus Dates
For a complete view of calendar listings, visit calendar.collin.edu.
Beginning Students Art Show
Saturday, Feb. 1 – Wednesday, Feb. 5
The ARTS Gallery
The Beginning Students Art Show is an annual exhibition of student work from beginning level classes in the Collin Fine Arts Division. Call 972.881.5873 or visit http://www.collin.edu/THEARTSGallery for gallery hours.
Writing Workshops
Tuesday, Feb . 4 – Wednesday, Feb. 26
For a complete listing of writing workshops at the Spring Creek, Preston Ridge and Central Park Campus, visit http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/writingcenter/index.html.
Re-enactment of Brown v. Board of Education
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center
Collin College’s Mock Trial team will re-enact the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case.
Community Partners Fair
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 4 in the Preston Ridge Campus Cougar Den
Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Spring Creek Campus Atrium
Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Central Park Campus Atrium
Meet with area government, nonprofit, social service, education, health service and art agencies to learn about exciting service, volunteering and engagement opportunities. For more information, contact the Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement at csce@collin.edu or call 972.881.5927.
Film and Discussion: 42
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center
This film showing examines the life of African American baseball player Jackie Robinson as he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Discovering Your Learning Preferences
11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 7
Spring Creek Campus Room C104
Learn how to get more out classes and study time. This interactive seminar discusses different learning preferences, brainstorm strategies and how to use information in and out of the classroom. Contact Professor Courtney Jauregui at cjauregui@collin.edu for more information.
Women’s Basketball Team vs. Temple College
2 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Spring Creek Campus
Collin College’s women’s basketball team competes against Temple College.
Admission is $3. Students, faculty and staff get in free with a valid Collin ID.
Men’s Basketball Team vs. Temple College
4 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Spring Creek Campus
Collin College’s men’s basketball team competes against Temple College.
Admission is $3. Students, faculty and staff get in free with a valid Collin ID.
Guest Speaker Akintunde Funso
10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center
Guest speaker and community leader Akintunde Funso will speak about his experiences as a Black Panther.
African American Food History
1 – 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center
Guest speaker and University of North Texas history professor Jennifer Wallach will discuss the culinary history of African American cuisine.
Auteur Film and Discussion: Beasts of the Southern Wild
7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 13
Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center
A young girl and her father struggle to cope as a storm ravages their home and mysterious creatures appear.
Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference: Call for Papers Deadline
All Day
Thursday, Feb. 13
Each year, Collin College hosts an undergraduate research conference where students present their research formally. February 13 is the deadline for students to submit their research for consideration to that conference. Electronic submissions should be sent as an attachment to StudentConference@collin.edu.
Bake Sale
Feb. 13
Preston Ridge Campus
The Honors Institute Student Organization is selling baked goods and beef jerky to riase money for their organization.
Traweek and Boatman Painting and Ceramics
Feb. 13 – March 6
The ARTS Gallery
Theresa Traweek and Rebecca Boatman are fine arts professors at the Preston Ridge Campus. Professor Traweek teaches studio arts and Professor Boatman instructs art appreciation classes. Their exhibition is comprised of large metallic paintings and is closely tied to the work of students. Call 972.881.5873 or visit http://www.collin.edu/THEARTSGallery for gallery hours.
Annual Soul Food Luncheon
Noon
Friday, Feb. 14
Spring Creek Conference Center
This is a potluck. Individuals attending should sign up at to bring a dish by visiting iws.collin.edu/aah/SoulFood.aspx.
Women’s Basketball Team vs. Cisco College
2 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Spring Creek Campus
Collin College’s women’s basketball team competes against Cisco College.
Admission is $3. Students, faculty and staff get in free with a valid Collin ID.
Panel Discussion: “Commemorating 50 Years”
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center
The Spring Creek Campus history faculty will present an overview and discussion of the Civil Rights Act.
Hope’s Door Donation Drive
9 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20
Spring Creek, Preston Ridge and Central Park campuses
Hope’s Door is a shelter in Plano which provides services to battered women, their children and abusers who desire to change. Collin College student organizations and service learning students are coming together to help this institution. Donations needed are gently used women, children’s and men’s clothes, shoes and accessories, as well as diapers and toiletries. For more information, contact Janice Hitchcock at jhitchcock2@collin.edu.
Timeline Review and Discussion: “Where Are We Now?”
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Central Park Campus Conference Center
A panel will discuss and explore various events that span the timeline of the Civil Rights era.
Women’s Basketball Team vs. Southwest Christian College
2 – 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Spring Creek Campus
Collin College’s women’s basketball team competes against Southwest Collin College.
Admission is $3. Students, faculty and staff get in free with a valid Collin ID.
Men’s Basketball Team vs. Southwest Christian College
4 – 6 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Spring Creek Campus
Collin College’s men’s basketball team competes against Southwest Collin College.
Admission is $3. Students, faculty and staff get in free with a valid Collin ID.
Stetson & Stiletto Standoff
6:30 – 11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Spring Creek Campus Library
The Collin College Foundation hosts a night of fun to raise money for scholarships. For more information, contact Amy Evans at AEvans@collin.edu.
Civil Rights: “The Current Social and Political Climate”
Noon – 1 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 24
Central Park Campus Conference Center
This presentation explores the past and current climates through the eyes of Collin College students.
Film and Discussion: The House I Live In
6:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 24
Preston Ridge Conference Center
A film discussing historical perspective and problems with mass incarcerations and the War on Drugs.
Collin College Board of Trustees Meeting
7 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Collin Higher Education Center
Transfer Fair
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Central Park Campus
Visit with dozens of colleges and universities including Texas Woman’s University, University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Dallas and Texas A&M University-Commerce. University and college representatives will be in attendance to answer transfer and student life questions.
“I Have A Dream”
1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Preston Ridge Campus Quad
Students will present a dramatic reading of the famous “I Have a Dream” speech.
“The Past in Motion: Commemorating African American History Month Dance”
2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
Preston Ridge Campus Quad
Collin College’s dance ensemble will present a dance honoring African American History Month.
Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education Fair
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Preston Ridge Campus Conference Center
The Institute of Hospitality and Culinary Education Fair offers students an opportunity to learn about future career paths in the hospitality and foodservice industries. Students interested in the fair should dress professionally and bring their résumés. Attendees can RSVP by visiting www.collin.edu/hospitality.
Film and Discussion: Something the Lord Made
6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Spring Creek Campus Conference Center
This film underscores the life of Vivien Thomas, an African American surgical technician who helped pioneer modern heart surgical techniques
Pie a Professor
11 a.m. – noon
Thursday, Feb. 27
Spring Creek Campus Atrium
Students can pay $5 for a pie and then throw it in the face of an Honors professor. For more information, contact the Honors Institute at 972.516.5003.
The Quest for Zzzs
1 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Preston Ridge Campus Room J207
Learn about sleep at an entertaining and informative lecture, and earn two points toward the Spring 2014 Wellness Team Challenge. For more information, contact Lisa Huang at lhuang@collin.edu or 972.548.6734.
In the Heights
8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27 and Friday, Feb. 28
Spring Creek Campus John Anthony Theatre
In the Heights is a show about chasing dreams and finding a true home. The musical tells the story of a vibrant community where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions endure. Tickets can be purchased at www.collintheatrecenter.com/home.htm