Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Lenora Keas celebrated her retirement along with faculty, staff and friends at the Del Mar College Oso Creek campus Friday, Jan. 23. After more than 40 years with Del Mar College, Keas moved into administration 17 years ago where she implemented her vision for Del Mar working alongside Del Mar President Mark Escamilla, faculty and administration.   “You’ve changed the very community that you live in”, said Escamilla during a speech at the retirement party. Throughout her career Keas has served the college through various roles including professor, chair of the department of…

The last thing most people want to see after they have been drinking is the police. But it’s a different story when the police are buying. A dozen citizens tossed back a few drinks in the name of public service on Sept. 24. The service was to help Corpus Christi police cadets train for the Standard Field Sobriety Test. About a dozen participants volunteered for police to get them intoxicated above the legal limit for the purpose of cadets’ training and performing their annual Standard Field Sobriety Test. Participants in the Citizens Police Academy can volunteer for this event. Anyone…

Halloween came early to Del Mar College with the Spooktacular event’s 10th anniversary. Mental and physical health organizations sent representatives to provide students with information about each hospital, insurance, and so much more. There were vendors providing information on women’s and men’s health, TRIO, the Student Support Service, the South Coastal Area Health Education Center, and more.  Additionally, a small office offered free flu shots for students. Representatives were dressed up in costumes and giving out treats. The most recognizable vendor was the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority, with Jeremy Sirio dressed as a man being attacked by an octopus.…