Author: Jennifer Gracia

Campus

Women’s health stressed

Jennifer Gracia

Jennifer Gracia jgracia@foghornnews.com About 100 women attended the Day of the Woman at the Center for Economic Development on Nov. 9. Del Mar College and the Laura W. Bush Institute coordinated the event annual for women’s health. Mary McQueen gave an introduction and welcomed the guest moderator, Connie Tyne, director of the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health. Guest panelists included Dr. Jennifer Phy, associate professor and faculty physician at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, and Dr. James B. Maas, Sleep for Success CEO. “We like working closely with the organization to help educate women on health,”…

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Preparing for the workforce

Jennifer Gracia

Jennifer Gracia jgracia@foghornnews.com On the fourth floor of the Del Mar White Library, the Career Readiness Institute hosted a Lunch and Learn for about 40 students on Nov. 15. Yazmin Diaz introduced the professional guest panel, Charles A. Nickerson, a consultant for DMC corporate services; Teri D. Samo, DMC business instructor; and Gina Ronje, DMC financial planning counselor with Title V. Ronje spoke about salary negotiation, urging students to research the salary for the position, consider all benefits and ask questions before accepting an offer, and not to underestimate one’s own worth. Diaz explained the services offered to students by…

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French night on campus

Jennifer Gracia

Jennifer Gracia Yuliya Kruchkova, a French language professor at Del Mar hosts a French Night in the Foreign Language Lab located in the Coles Building Wednesday evening. Kruchkova introduces a “camara obscura” to students and speaks about shadows and imagery. “This was used as a form of entertainment in France, a long time ago.” Students brought different French themed foods, from croissants, French bread and international cheeses to celebrate French Night. “We like to introduce different cultures to students here at that Foreign Language lab.” Said Professor Javier Morin.

Entertainment

“The Foreigner” comes to life at Finley

Jennifer Gracia

Jennifer Gracia jgracia@foghornnews.com Gutsy direction and a diligent cast bring help bring Larry Shue’s “The Foreigner” to life at the Finley Theatre. The play debuted in the early 80s, yet still resonates with some of today’s hot button issues, such as racism and xenophobia. Shue’s play offers comic relief and Del Mar Drama did not disappoint. Under the direction, of Kim Frederick, The Foreigner delivered laughs, shocks, and a quick language lesson. The play takes place in rural Georgia, Sgt. “Froggy” LeSeur played by Leo Lugo is helping his shy, anxiety ridden friend, Charlie Baker played by Marcus Garcia take…