Dr. Stella Lovato, San Antonio College Vice President for College Services, joins the program to talk with Hot Mustard about current Maintenance Tax Note renovation projects on campus. SAC is currently renovating Gonzales Hall, Chance Academic Center, McAllister Fine Arts Center, Nail Technical Center, and McCreless Hall.

Jennifer Johnson, Project Manager Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, talks about the specific renovations in some of the buildings. SAC has had to make changes on campus that have caused some temporary inconveniences. The project is scheduled to be completed by December 2026, about two years from now.

More information about the Maintenance Tax Notes is online at https://www.alamo.edu/sac/mtn

Dr. Cassandra Rincones, San Antonio College Vice President for Academic Success, joins the program to talk with Hot Mustard about 8-week courses. SAC aims to offer more 8-week courses across all disciplines. Data shows students have higher success rates in 8-week courses than 16-week courses.

Hannah Pierson, Nursing Junior, and David Putman, Computer Engineering Freshman, talk about their experience with 8-week courses and the benefits.

Students interested in 8-week courses can meet with their advisor or visit alamo.edu/sac/advising

Dr. Francisco Solis, San Antonio College President, and Hot Mustard recap the numbers from early voting. Over 9,500 people voted at the San Antonio College Victory Center during early voting. They talk about the importance of voting and some of the rules at the polls on this election day. SAC hosts an election watch party election night in NACH 218.

SAC celebrates First Gen week with numerous events across the campus. 45.5 percent of students at SAC are the first members of their families to attend college. On Thursday, First Generation students are invited to a networking social from 6 to 8pm. In the LSC Round area. There will be games, refreshments, and a chance to network with other students. They can also learn how to network on the web with platforms such as LinkedIn.

November is Native American Heritage Month and SAC has planned several events to observe the month. Events include a presentation on Celebrating Native Voices with retired professor Juan Tejeda on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in NAHC 218. A Native American and Indigenous Vendor Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, on the SAC Mall. More information is online at alamo.edu/sac/nahm

SAC is also planning a big Veterans Day ceremony at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the Victory Center Valor Rooms. During the ceremony, SAC will officially be awarded the Veteran Education Excellence Recognition Gold Award from the Texans Veterans Commission. SAC’s Veterans Affairs Office is also planning events specifically for student veterans including handing out gift bags and hosting a continental breakfast. More information, go to alamo.edu/sac/veteransweek

SAC Continues Celebration of Rainbow Heritage Month with the Second Chance Homecoming Dance from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, in the Fiesta Room. The dress code is “come as yourself”. There will be dancing. Refreshments, and a Build-A-Mum station. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased in advance at the Student Pride Office at LSC 256.