Category: Campus

Speech Professor Mike Jones is more than just a teacher. To students, he is a beloved professor, to faculty, a helpful hand and caring colleague. To Del Mar College, he is the 21st Dr. Aileen Creighton Award recipient.  “To be recognized as somebody who does that for my students and my faculty colleagues, that meant a lot.” Jones said. According to him, the award meant more than just teacher of the year. It was an award given to those who not only focus on the students, but the faculty as well. Someone who genuinely cares for the wellbeing and transformation…

The Harvin Center’s main lobby will be hosting Club Rush Week from Sept. 18-22. “Club Rush Week is the week that we recruit students to join the different clubs we have here on campus,” said Grace Carreon with Student Leadership and Campus Life. “Whatever club that interests them, they can just speak to the members and see what their needs are.” Clubs are not the only groups that students are open to joining, however. “We also have the Student Government Association that they can join,” Carreon said. Not only will students be open to joining clubs and/or the SGA, but…

Several events planned for monthlong celebration With the start of the fall semester, Hispanic Heritage Month is right around the corner. Del Mar plans to offer several events and activities for students to celebrate Nueces County’s largest and oldest cultural community during the month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Here are some upcoming Hispanic Heritage events at Del Mar College: CMAS KICK-OFF The Center for Mexican American Studies has a full lineup of events beginning with a kick-off on Sept. 13. The kick-off event will take place at 11:30 a.m. in the Coles Building, Room CB 133.…

As the fall semester begins, students could potentially be experiencing major stressors. Whether it be major life changes or relationship issues, Del Mar College’s Counseling Center is always here to help. Jessica Edwards, director of the Counseling Center, said the center hopes to continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health by building a community of support in the college. “The Counseling Center provides mental health services to DMC students. We provide individual and couples counseling, as well as consultations and crisis management. Consultations are also available for faculty and staff,” Edwards said. “The Counseling Center hosts wellness workshops, where students…

Chef, others also take part in Mexican American Studies program event Del Mar College’s Mexican American Studies program held its ninth annual summer seminar on July 29. The six-hour event took place in Heritage Campus’ General Academics and Music Building, with a keynote by Alberto Rodriguez, director of the Mexican American Studies Institute at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. The event also hosted special guest and local author Diana López as well as multiple performances by folklorico dancer Teresa Saldivar. Local artists, writers and organizations filled the halls with booths, selling their work and merchandise to attendees. Paintings and handmade informative posters…