Author: John Maldonado

Campus, Community, Education

$500 Ivory Moore Scholarship

John Maldonado

$500 Ivory Moore Scholarship 21st Century African American Student Deadline: February 1, 2019 Texas Association of Black Personnel in High Education (TABPHE) is offering scholarships for African American community college, undergraduate, and graduate students. Two Year Institution Undergraduate Scholarship: $500 Four Year Institution Undergraduate Scholarship: $1,000 Graduate Scholarship: $1,000 Applicants must be currently enrolled in school full-time (12 undergraduate hours/9 graduate hours) and must have at least a 3.00 overall GPA. Application requirements must include: Current transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted but, if selected, official transcripts are required within 10 days of notification…

Campus

Rush Week returns to DMC

John Maldonado

  Students looking to get involved will have no shortage of options during Rush Week this month. The event, hosted by Student Leadership and Campus Life, gives on-campus clubs, known as Registered Student Organizations, a chance to recruit new members while highlighting past accomplishments. “Students will meet new friends and become aware of other services on campus,” said Beverly Cage, director of Student Leadership and Campus Life. More than 40 clubs are expected to participate, including the Social Work Student Association. This club is for students who are interested gaining social work experience or for those who just want to…

Campus, Collegiate, Education

Speak peace now or never

John Maldonado

Del Mar students take a Pledge of Civility and enjoy a slice of pizza  Respect and common courtesy are among the topics that will be discussed at this year’s fifth annual “Speak Your Peace” event.  Students, faculty and staff will hold a round table to discuss questions and campus civility at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in Retama Room on the second floor of the Harvin Student Center. “Civility is defined primarily as the demonstration of respect for others, basic courtesy, reciprocity (treating others as we wish to be treated), and behaviors that create a positive environment in which to learn…