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San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the SAC Kinesiology Program and upcoming Backyard Beast competition. This episode’s guest is Brad Dudney, Kinesiology Program Coordinator. The conversation covers the Backyard Beast competition and on-campus fitness resources for students and employees. Additional information is at  https://www.ala...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, and Hot Mustard talk about Spring Break Safety. This episode’s guests are Dominique Fonseca, coordinator of College Risk Management at SAC, and Anthony Nolden, officer with the Alamo Colleges Police Department. Dominique gives tips on how to stay safe on campus and while on vacation. Officer Nolden unpacks the meaning of “Drink Responsi...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, celebrates Black History Month and the 2024 theme, African Americans and the Arts.   This episode’s guests include Kaldric Dow, local visual artist, and Tanesha Payne, local movement artist.   Kaldric and Tanesha discuss representation of African Americans in the arts. Kaldric talks about the importance of networking and...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the SAC’s new Funeral home and the SAC Mortuary Science Program. This episode’s guest is Jennifer Floyd, Director of Mortuary Science Operations. The Mortuary Science Department is the first college-based funeral service education program to be offered in Texas. Students obtain an Associate of Applied Scienc...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, leads a conversation highlighting St. Philip’s College. This episode’s guest is Dr. Adena Williams Loston, St. Philip’s College (SPC) President. Dr. Loston gives an overview of SPC's remarkable history, speaks about the importance of Black History Month, and highlights upcoming Black History Month events. Information on Black History Mo...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, kicks off Black History Month by highlighting the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM). This episode’s guest is Taylor Foots, Exhibit Space Supervisor for SAAACAM. Together, Dr. Naydeen and Taylor share their insights on collecting and preserving their stories. They also share their experiences as women of...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Alamo Colleges Foundation and scholarship opportunities. This episode’s guests are Deborah Martin, Director of Major Gifts for the Alamo Colleges Foundation, and Jennifer Benavides, SAC Student and Intern at the Alamo Colleges Foundation. The Alamo Colleges Foundation offers a wide variety of scholarship...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, delivers the 2023 State of the College Address. Listen for accomplishments from this past year and what SAC has in store for 2024.

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Fox Tech/SAC Pathway for an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing. This episode’s guests are Dr. Lillian Porter, SAC Director of High School Programs, and Jennifer Benavides, Principal of Fox Tech High School. The focus of the Fox Tech/SAC Nursing Pathway teaches students the skills and training needed...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Palo Alto Agriculture Program. This episode’s guests are Dr. Jeffrey Koch, Director PAC Agriculture, and Ty Chumbley, Faculty Program Lead PAC Agriculture. The PAC Agriculture Program provides an education for those seeking careers in the diverse agricultural and natural resources management area. The As...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, and Hot Mustard talk with graduates from the Fire and Police Academy. This episode’s guests include Fritze Seigel, Universal City Fire Department, Marcus Yax, North East ISD Police Department, and Chief Ivan Hernandez EMT-LP, City of Windcrest. The new San Antonio College First Responders Academy opens Friday, December 8, 2023. The Acad...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about International Education Week (IEW). This episode’s guest includes Alejandra Bueno, Executive Director for International Programs at the Alamo Colleges District. International Education Week is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. The Office of International...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the San Antonio College Victory Center and Veterans Week. This episode’s guest includes Tim Pair, Interim Director of the SAC Victory Center . The SAC Victory Center houses Veterans Affairs and TRIO: Project VALOR . Veterans Affairs provides support services for military-affiliated students, including active...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about Compassionate USA and Caring Campus . This episode’s guests include Dr. Eric Castillo, Associate Vice Chancellor of Arts, Culture, and Community Impact with The Alamo Colleges District , and Harley Williams, Enrollment Team Support Specialist at SAC. CompassionateUSA teaches self-compassion and community wel...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Virginia Finster, SAC Marketing Content Creator, and Melissa Flores-Valencia, Senior Coordinator of the SAC Empowerment Center. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Virginia talks about her experience with domestic violence and her journey to overcome it. She describes the signs to look for if you or a loved one is e...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Melissa Sutherland, SAC Psychology Instructor. World Mental Health Day was Tuesday, October 10, 2023. The day is meant to raise awareness about mental health issues. This episode explores the different types of mental health issues and what may cause them. Those experiencing mental health issues can get help from various non-...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about irrational fear. This episode’s guest includes, Dehlia Wallis, San Antonio College Professor of Psychology. Over 19 million Americans experience some type of phobia, an excessive fear of an object or subject. Irrational fear can manifest itself into anxiety, affecting our everyday life. Professor Wallis expl...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the PATH Foster Youth Program, Partnering, Assisting & Transforming for Higher Education. PATH is a support system to put foster and adopted youth on a path to succeed in college. The program is available at all five of the Alamo Colleges within their Student Advocacy Centers. This episode’s guests inclu...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the upcoming solar eclipse and Mi Gente Heritage month events. Guests Rick Varner, Director of The Scobee Education Center, and Michelle Risse, Planetarium Coordinator, talk about La Fiesta del Sol. This solar eclipse celebration is Saturday, October 14th on the west side of the San Antonio College campus fr...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the SAC Law Enforcement Academy. This episode’s guests are Rolando Barrientez, Director of the SAC Law Enforcement Academy, and ACPD Deputy Chief Scott Purcell. Dr. Naydeen talks with Rolando Barrientez about the San Antonio College Law Enforcement Academy. Cadets learn and train to become a police officer i...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about AlamoPROMISE. This episode’s guest is Stephanie Vasquez, Chief Program Officer for AlamoPROMISE. You’ll also hear stories from current SAC students enrolled in AlamoPROMISE. Dr. Naydeen talks with Stephanie about AlamoPROMISE. The program provides community college tuition to eligible students who plan to ea...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the SAC Regional Fire Academy. This episode’s guest is Frank L. Poyner, Regional Fire Academy Director and Chief of the San Antonio College First Responders Academy. Dr. Naydeen talks with Chief Poyner about the San Antonio College Fire Academy. Cadets learn and understand what it means to be a firefighter,...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Office of Student Life. This episode’s guest is Dr. Jacob-Aidan Martinez , Director of Student Success in the Office of Student Life. The SAC Office of Student Life supports the academic mission of the college by engaging students in a variety of activities. They enhance the college experience by providi...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Student Enrichment Center. This episode’s guest is Sabrina Macal-Polasek, Career Experience Team Leader at the San Antonio College Student Enrichment Center. The San Antonio College Student Enrichment Center, located in the Moody Learning Center room 107, engages students and provides support through car...

San Antonio College President, Dr. Naydeen González-De Jesús, talks with Hot Mustard about the Journalism Program. To meet the needs of changing times, the journalism program has merged with the radio/television/film department to offer a full range of employable skills that will prepare students for 21st century jobs in journalism and communications. This episode’s guest is Jim Dalglish, San Anto...