Category: Campus

Texas Rising’s Del Mar College chapter is hosting a meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 for all students who are interested in social issues like LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive rights, environmental activism, and immigration. The chapter welcomes students interested in joining meetings and becoming an official member. Founded by the Texas Foundation Network in 2006, the Texas Rising organization has expanded to nearly 25 colleges and universities with the mission to raise political awareness among students. Since 2023, Del Mar College’s chapter continues to advocate for this mission by being active in our community and campus. “While Texas Rising focuses…

DMC Speech on the Beach is seeking volunteers from Feb 7th – 9th to assist with its 18th annual event at the Coles building located at the Heritage campus.  Sarah Contreras, Professor of Speech communications, is coordinating volunteer sign-ups. “If you feel you are unqualified … do not worry. These students just need an audience,” stated Contreras in an email asking to at least volunteer for two rounds. This event will feature participants from at least 10 colleges and universities, including the University of Texas – Austin, Texas State University – San Marcos, and San Antonio college, to name a…

On Jan 28-29, the Corpus Christi Police Academy held training evaluations for their cadets at their new Oso Creek location, as well as on Del Mar College Oso Creek Campus. The scenario-based evaluations are supposed to simulate real life situations that officers must deal with in the field. Twenty-eight cadets from the 84th class tested their knowledge and instincts on what to do in these stressful situations. Cadets undergo about 1300 hours of training before they graduate. This evaluation puts together all that they have learned throughout the 34-week program. As cadets prepare to graduate in the coming weeks, Field…

The People’s Assembly convened on Jan. 24-25 at All Saints Episcopal Church for its bi-annual, two-day event, bringing together activists, community leaders, and environmental advocates. The gathering aimed to discuss issues of corporate greed, water rights, and labor organization, while strengthening solidarity for environmental justice. Chloe Torres, Coastal Bend Regional coordinator, led the event. Torres continues the work of the late local labor and immigrant rights advocate Eddie Canales who organized the first People’s Assembly with a focus on uniting sectors of the community. “It started with Eddie. He knew people in the teacher’s union, environmental justice … he created…

Planning on graduating this spring? The deadline to submit graduation packets is Wednesday, Feb 19. Students in their final semester of classes must apply for graduation, whether they plan to participate in commencement ceremonies or not a completed application must include an academic evaluation with original signature from your advisor. Do not submit a graduation packet if you have not completed the entirety of your necessary degree/certificate requirements. Students applying for multiple degrees/certificates must submit separate evaluations for each. Second-degree application must ensure the new degree differs from any previous ones by 20% of required semester hours. Incomplete applications will…

Ever heard of Valdar’s Market? This on-campus food pantry provides eligible Del Mar College students with access to various food and hygiene products. The food items provided for the students are there to allow students to make a meal with or just go in to grab some snacks. The food pantry doesn’t just offer food, but also provides personal hygiene products such as deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, shower gels, razors, dental floss, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, nail clippers, antibacterial ointment and first-aid products. Valdar’s Market has locations on all three campuses: on Heritage Campus in Harvin Center Room 112, on Oso…