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Scholarship application deadline approaching

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Students have until April 30 to apply Everyone knows that 15 minutes can save you 15 percent on your auto insurance. But that same 15 minutes can save you even more on your college tuition. With just a few days left to apply for scholarships through the Del Mar College Foundation, students are encouraged to log on to https://dmcfoundation.awardspring.com/ and complete the free application. Students complete just one application, and the system matches them to all scholarships they qualify for. The scholarships don’t have to be repaid. The deadline to apply is April 30. Anyone needing help can watch a…

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Counseling center ready to help as finals approach

Leah Johnston

Students offered free services, self-help resources The end of the semester and finals are quickly approaching, making it a stressful time for most students. Fortunately, the Del Mar Counseling Center is here to help. The DMC counseling center offers several free services and self-help resources that students and faculty can take advantage of. They offer individual, couples and group counseling as well as student, faculty or staff consultations. Jessica Edwards, one of five Del Mar College counselors, believes their Virtual Wellness To-Go workshops will appeal to DMC students the most. “They are 30-minute virtual workshops designed to help students improve…

Campus, Education

Technical programs face challenges amid pandemic

Sariah Winterbauer

Hands-on learning continues with several changes The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many Del Mar students and programs as new protocols have been implemented and classes have been moved online.   “We have incredibly resilient and adaptable students so the transition to online has been a smooth one,” said Leah Eddlemon, director of the Medical Assisting Program.  This program is just one of Del Mar’s many technical programs that requires a person to learn by experience rather than just lecture. While many classes have been moved online, labs and clinicals have had to continue face-to-face with many changes.  “I think it has…

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Fire cadets perform burn drill

Leah Johnston

Del Mar College fire science students had a live burn exercise on March 17. The 16 cadets wore full protective gear and went into the four-story drill tower. This was their second training exercise of the week, with another planned for March 24. The students are set to graduate in Spring of 2021. PHOTOS BY LEAH JOHNSTON/FOGHORN NEWS

Campus, Education

Nursing program taking applications for bachelor program

Leah Johnston

First class set to begin in fall The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is now accepting applications. Del Mar’s first bachelor program is a post-licensure track, meaning the students are already practicing nurses. The RN to BSN program expands on areas such as nursing informatics, community nursing, beginning research, and leadership and management. The first cohort begins in fall 2021 and will graduate in summer 2022. The cohort will have 30 students with plans for the number to increase annually. The preparation for the BSN began years ago when faculty began attaining higher levels of education so they could…

Campus, Food

Viking Food Pantry helps students during pandemic

Sariah Winterbauer

More than 3K pounds of food distributed in January alone Since April 2019, the Viking Food Pantry has continued to help many Del Mar College students despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Opened in partnership with the Coastal Bend Food Bank and with the support of Student Government Association,  the Viking Food Pantry allows participants to receive up to 35 pounds of food twice each month. “Like most services, COVID-19 did affect the VFP operations,” said Rita Hernandez, the assistant dean of Student Engagement and Retention. The pantry was closed between March and July of 2020, but they still distributed food from…

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College to kick off Black History Month celebrations

Leah Johnston

Del Mar College’s Student Leadership & Campus Life will be celebrating Black History Month with a different event each week in February. This week’s event will be at 4 p.m. Feb. 4 and feature guest speaker Jodi Merriday, a Title IX and multiculturalism subject matter expert, speaker and facilitator. Merriday will speak about trending topics on diversity as part of her series, “What’s In It For Me?” All events will be conducted virtually via Zoom. The meeting links will be sent out the week of each event to students’ Del Mar email addresses. Student Leadership & Campus Life encourages all…

Campus, Food

Campus Dining reopens with limited menu

Leah Johnston

‘We are taking all the necessary precautions,’ manager says After being closed for nearly a year because of COVID-19, Campus Dining has reopened — with a limited menu and a side of social distancing. “We are taking all the necessary precautions to maintain a clean and healthy environment,” said Eliza Olvera, food service manager. “We have limited the amount of occupancy in the ordering area.” Other safety measures include spraying down the counters and machines during the day and requiring staff and guests to wear masks. Hand sanitizer is available at the Campus Dining entrance. Due to low guest count,…

Campus, Education

Finals — they’re finally here

Gina Castillo

Many study aids available despite pandemic With finals here, it’s crunch time for most of us. The stress of taking finals can be lessened by creating a game plan to help you study everything your professor has taught you over the entire semester. GAME PLAN It is never too early to start putting together a game plan to help you study for all your classes. The first thing you should do is use the calendar on your phone or laptop to set up a study schedule and use alerts to help you stay on track. Block out chunks of time…

Campus, Education

Stone Writing Center available during break

Leah Johnston

Help offered over Canvas, even on Thanksgiving Day The Stone Writing Center is giving students a reason to be thankful. The center will be available throughout the entire Thanksgiving break, from Nov. 25-29.  The SWC will have some consultants working on Thanksgiving Day and they will also be available the Friday after Thanksgiving.  Physical locations are currently closed but students can access the center remotely via Canvas. The Canvas course is available to all students at all times throughout the day.  According to Laurie Jones, of the Stone Writing Center, many consultants are available throughout the day and into the…