Category: Campus

Campus, Health

Nursing students to hold dementia tour

Nieves Guajardo

Nursing assistant students in Del Mar’s continuing education program will help people experience what it is like to have dementia through the use of special goggles, shoes and headphones on Feb. 24. The virtual dementia tour was an annual event before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Donna Huddleston, lead nurse planner at the Center for Economic Development. Safety precautions have been implemented for its return this year, Huddleston said. “There are new changes with the tour due the pandemic as opposed to years in the past, which include special covers for the headset and altered tasks that can help people…

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Meet the student – Man of many talents

Nichaela Shaheen

Born in Corpus Christi on Aug. 26, 1999, Christopher Garcia always loved the idea of working with a team to accomplish a goal. Throughout his youth, it was the passion he had to be a professional soccer player that motivated him to be the best version of himself. However, as time ticked on, he found new passions and excitements, such as building computers, to keep him focused and honed in on his studies. Garcia, a business administration and management major, plans to graduate with an associate degree from Del Mar in summer 2022 before continuing his undergraduate education at Texas…

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Demolition work results in changes to parking lots

Miranda Lisette Medina

Del Mar College continues its renovations, with the latest project being the demolition of Heritage Hall, which started over winter break. The space once occupied by Heritage Hall is planned to be used as the location for more parking for students, along with a new student plaza. Construction projects will continue throughout campus. Students and faculty can expect various building closures during upcoming renovations. The demolition is expected to be completed this spring.

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Spring 2022 graduates required to fill out forms

Dylan Limas

Spring graduation is quickly approaching, which means that every student eligible to graduate this spring must fill out a graduation packet. The completed packet is due on Feb. 23. Here are a few things students should know before filling out the packet: Students must apply for graduation whether or not they plan to participate in commencement ceremonies. Students must apply for graduation to have their respective degrees/certificates recognized on their transcript. The graduation application and signed degree audit must be received together-in the same email. The degree audit will need an original signature, not a stamped signature from the adviser.…

Campus, Sports

Intramurals brings back in-person events

Miranda Lisette Medina

Dodgeball, basketball, indoor soccer and more to return While many events will remain virtual this semester, DMC’s Intramural Program is bringing back some of its more popular games for students to play in person. Students can look forward to dodgeball, basketball, indoor soccer, capture the flag and more this spring. The department also held a yoga event on Jan. 21, which will continue both virtually and in-person. Yoga will be offered from 1-2 p.m. Fridays in the dance studio in the Kinesiology Building at Heritage Campus. Students will be provided with yoga mats. Anyone interested in dodgeball can visit the…

Campus, Education, Features

Future bright for welding student

Melissa Nicole Mata

 Even though Joe Cruz was born with just one hand, he learned early on in life he could accomplish anything he set his mind too.  “I never felt different until I was learning to tie my shoes,” Cruz said. “Trying to tie my shoes was the first time I realized I had to figure things out on my own and find different ways to learn these skills.”  Cruz said his parents have always been “a part of my life when it comes to encouragement.” He said his parents have always pushed him to overcome obstacles and not let anything hold…

Campus, Education

Finals are heating up for firefighting cadets

Nichaela Shaheen

 With finals season here, one group of Del Mar College students found themselves in the line of fire rather than with a blue book and No. 2 pencil in front of them.  Ten cadets with the Del Mar College Regional Fire Academy on Nov. 17 underwent one of the tests required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, which is part of DMC’s program completion requirements as well. The cadets were tasked with extinguishing three types of gas fires: a liquefied petroleum gas tank, a burning car and a dumpster fire.  Dressed in full firefighting gear, cadets found themselves working…

Campus, Health

Get help managing stress

Philip J. Perez

 Students can find ways to manage their holiday stress during an upcoming webinar hosted by the Texas Association of Chicanos in Higher Education along with the DMC Counseling Center.  The webinar, Managing Stress for the Holidays and Beyond, will be streamed on Microsoft Teams from noon to 1 p.m. Dec. 8.  DMC Counselor Heather Garcia, the presenter for the event, said the COVID-19 pandemic still continues to add stress to everyone’s lives ahead of the holidays and with the new Omicron variant, even more concerns arise.  “There are so many things that we are going to have to deal with…

Campus, Education

Grants return in spring

Gabriella Gomez

 Del Mar is now offering a new program alongside the HEERF III Emergency Student Aid.  The college is currently using institutional HEERF grant money, funds the government gave directly to Del Mar College to use for the college, including the add-a-free-class campaign, said Joseph Ruiz, director of Del Mar’s Financial Aid Services.  Del Mar wants to encourage and help students by taking advantage of the program, which offers students an additional class during alternative terms for free in the spring 2022 semester. Also, additional funding for books will be available for students eligible for this program.  “In the fall semester…

Campus, Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing underway

Miranda Lisette Medina

 For students in Del Mar’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, balancing studies with their full-time jobs as nurses isn’t without its challenges — or rewards.  With BSN becoming a preferred credential in health care today, DMC started offering the bachelor’s degree this fall.  Because it is new, DMC has ensured that they gain feedback from students in the program and plan to continue shaping the program for all students’ needs and education.  “The student/instructor interactions have been positive. Faculty have extended extra availability to students as well as flexibility, to help with challenging student work schedules,” said Jennifer…