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Novelist Oscar Casares reads from new book
Award-winning author Oscar Casares recently visited Del Mar College to read from his new book, “Where We Come From,” a novel about a Mexican-American family in Brownsville that becomes involved in smuggling immigrants into the United States. Casares, who was born and raised in Brownsville, also signed books during his visit, sponsored by the Mexican American Studies Program and Department of English and Philosophy on May 30 at the Center for Economic Development. Casares said “Where We Come From” is influenced by the immigration that occurs in his hometown and how the first couple of generations struggle after their families…
Future artists earn $750
Five DMC students awarded funds from the Art Association Del Mar’s art association recently awarded five students $750 each in a portfolio competition. Art major Kyana Gallaher, who has been practicing art since she was in grade school, was one of the recipients of the award. “Since I was in kindergarten I have always had an interest in art,” Gallaher said. Gallaher decided to pursue her love for art and enrolled in the Del Mar art program to increase her skillset, and explore her style. “I realized this is something I’m good at, and I would like to expand on…
Learning the ins, outs of DMC
Viking New Student Orientation is designed to help make a successful transition into Del Mar College for both first-time and transfer students. A new requirement has been put in place for all new students to attend an orientation or a hold will be placed on their record until completion. Each workshop is based on a student’s individual degree plan. Students in the Division of Health Sciences & Professional Education, Division of Business, Industrial and Public Safety Education had their orientation Nov. 19 in the Retama Room in the Harvin Center on East Campus. Students in the Division of Arts and…