Author: Ana Alldredge

While the challenges of overseeing the college may change over the years, President Mark Escamilla’s goal has been constant since he took the reins in 2008: to see every student reap the benefits and grow as a result of their time at Del Mar. To help accomplish this, Escamilla is working toward a future that includes further expansion of the college and programs it offers. “I want Del Mar to be an option not because we have to, but because we want to, and to be the first choice,” said Escamilla, himself a Del Mar College graduate. His dedication to…

As the end of the semester approaches, so does the stress and anxiety that comes with finals. The Del Mar Counseling Center is hosting Paws and Relax Pet Therapy this week at the Windward and Heritage campuses. The recurring event takes place just before the semester comes to an end. “Our goal with this event is to provide a space and time where students can take a break and relax, as we know they have been busy throughout the school semester and will be gearing up for finals soon,” said Jessica Edwards with the Counseling Center. The event will feature…

Del Mar will host a series of presentations on Oct. 20 to mark Free Speech Week, including a panel discussion with several distinguished speakers. The event will feature keynote speaker Augustin Rivera Jr., Del Mar College’s general counsel; Tom Whitehurst, a former Caller-Times editor with almost 40 years of local journalism experience; Ana Tamez, digital director for KIII 3 News; Robert Muilenburg, professor of journalism; Jim Klein, professor of history; and others. Rivera will kick off the event with a talk on campus speech at 11 a.m. in the Retama Room on the second floor of the Harvin Center on…

Del Mar College is inviting students to participate in the celebration of pride with a National Coming Out event on Oct. 15. National Coming Out Day is an annual celebration that aims to shine focus on members of the LGBTQ+ community and their decisions to reveal their gender identities and sexual orientations with the general public. The event will include food, prizes, music and a contest to choose the three best-dressed participants in pride apparel. Attendees will hear from a variety of speakers who will talk about their own personal experiences. The National Coming Out event will be from 5:30-7…