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University of St. Thomas-Houston’s Professor of History, Dr. Dominic Aquila, is the USTMAX Center special guest for its March Luminary Lecture Series. His talk, “Dante’s Divine Comedy: The Perfect Companion for Holy Week,” is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at the Sacred Heart Parish Life Center located at 704 Old Montgomery Road, Conroe,…

Students interested in earning a certificate to secure a good-paying job in some of the most in-demand job sectors in healthcare can take classes at USTMAX Center, the University of St. Thomas’ micro-campus located at 336 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas. These programs prepare busy adults for employment in as little as three weeks, so…

One of the most popular educational opportunities at the USTMAX Center is a Creative Writing Workshop taught by 2011 Texas Poet Laureate Dave Parsons. So, here is some exciting news: The workshop is back! From March 1 through April 26 (no class March 15 for Spring Break), writers and aspiring writers can again learn from a master.

The much-anticipated 2nd Annual Vince D’Amico Memorial Poetry Reading event is set for Jan. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the USTMAX Center in downtown Conroe. Once again, the gathering of people reading Robert Frost is delighted to have 2011 Texas Poet Laureate Dave Parsons serving as emcee.

If you are a busy professional who likes food and could use more energy and productivity—and who couldn’t?—don’t miss the next free Lunch and Learn at the USTMAX Center called “Elevate Your Plate for MAXimum Energy & Productivity” on Jan. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. The expert presenter will be Founder and Owner of Nutrition Sessions LLC, Nathalie Sessions…

Nowhere is a Christmas event more nostalgic than in historic downtown Conroe, Texas, where the USTMAX Center participates in the annual heartwarming, old-fashioned traditions. So, make plans to join on Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Find out more about how the world’s thousands of cybercriminals work and how cybersecurity can help knock them out at the next free USTMAX Center Lunch and Learn on Nov. 9, noon – 1:00 p.m., at USTMAX Center in downtown Conroe. Guest speaker Assistant Professor Eric Botts, director of the University of St. Thomas-Houston’s Global…

Make plans to attend the second anniversary of the USTMAX Center in downtown Conroe from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, to honor the program chairs and faculty of  University of St. Thomas’ online programs promoted in Montgomery County.  Dubbed “Bubbles, Barbeque and Bundtinis,” this celebration is going to be festive.

Want to hear the story of how a company is set to generate $1.25M in ROI over five years through efficiencies gained by going greener? Then, come to the next USTMAX Center Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, Oct. 25, from noon – 1 p.m., 336 N. Main Street, in downtown Conroe.

This news involves a topic that some people avoid. Yet others see it as a fascinating bookend to life. So bring your natural curiosity, compassionate concerns and questions to the next quarterly USTMAX Center Luminary Lecture: A Keynote Address and Panel Discussion on Holistic Catholic Reflection and Preparation for Death/End of Life Bioethics. Join this free…