UTPB Presents Falcon Formation Week
The University of Texas at the Permian Basin announces a two day sequence of leadership and social events for new students. A Thursday lineup includes a free lunch at 12 30 p m a talk by Jon Vroman titled 50s of Living College Life in the Front Row a Where Do You Stand event and a Luau and free dinner at the UTPB pool. Friday offers a free 11 a m brunch in the student cafeteria a noon to 5 p m leadership program and a 7 to 10 p m carnival and block party at the JBS Institute. Call 432 552 2600 for details.
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Odessa Crisis Center seeks clothing and supplies for shelter children
The Odessa Crisis Center asks for donations of new or gently used school uniforms for boys and girls from kindergarten to high school, along with backpacks, binders, paper, pencils, crayons, pens, calculators, and sturdy shoes. Donations can be dropped at 4526 East University Ave building 5 suite 6 or by calling 432-333-A297.
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Odessa Crisis Center
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Dual credit option gains favor in ECISD growth
Nine of ten ECISD students in dual credit pass classes that count for high school and college credit. District officials view a 90 percent passing rate as strong evidence of student success though some higher education leaders worry about rigor. Odessa College and UT Permian Basin leaders praise expanding dual credit, with UC noting up to 25 percent of its students being high schoolers under CollegeNOW.
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Odessa College
University of Texas of
Permian Basin
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Dual Credit Costs Vary Across ECISD and UTPB
ECISD students pay 30 a credit hour making each class about 90. Non district students in Ector County pay 65 per credit hour. At UTPB dual credit courses cost 200 per three hour course with scholarships available. The program aims to prepare students for college by exposing them to college level rigor.
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Sonography insights at Texas Tech Center this week
Christin Havercroft and Dr. James Maher discuss fetal cardiogram techniques at Texas Tech University Health Science Center. Havercroft is among 15 sonographers in Texas licensed in obstetrics, fetal echo and abdominal studies.
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Christin Havercroft
James Maher
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Havercroft
Fetal Cardiac Imaging Aids Permian Basin Trials
Echocardiogram techs fill need in Basin as OB/GYN James Maher notes a 32 week ultrasound produced a nonstandard gray image likened to a Google Map of a fetus thoracic cavity. Maher and sonographer Christin Havercroft provide fetal echocardiography services from Texas Tech Health Sciences Odessa and Midland offices since 2012.
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Christin Havercroft
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Havercroft
Permian Basin
Back to school safety reminder for drivers and pedestrians
With schools back in session, drivers must slow for buses and pedestrians. Passing stopped school buses is illegal in all 50 states and can cost up to $1000 in Texas. Maintain at least 10 feet of clearance around buses and stay alert for unpredictable child behavior.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
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