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Del Mar to host Transfer Day College Fair this month

Del Mar College will host its annual Transfer Day College Fair on Oct. 8. The event, from 9-11 a.m. in the Harvin Center on East Campus, is expected to draw dozes of colleges and universities. Representatives will be available to talk with students about their transfer options. Sara King, Del Mar’s coordinator of recruitment, said 33 of the schools are in Texas, both public and private, and three offer primarily online programs. “Nine out of 10 arts and science majors transfer to a university” after Del Mar, King said. She added that about 46 of them go on to Texas…

Students hit capital, meet legislators

The day started at 4:30 a.m. with 40-degree weather. Packed into two charter busses, about 50 students plus staff traveled to the granite steps of the Texas Capitol Building in Austin for Texas Community College Day. “The day is about giving the students an opportunity to interact with their state legislators,” said Rito Silva, vice president of student affairs. Mark Escamilla, president of Del Mar College, also made the Jan. 30 trip. “It’s a hustle-and-bustle kind of day. This is always one of the most enjoyable opportunities Del Mar has to offer. I love hosting the students and bringing them…

Be an intern for the mouse

The Disney College Program is a college internship that allows participants to live, learn and earn the opportunity to put a world-renowned entertainment company on their resume. Students of any major are free to apply for the chance to work for the mouse. The Del Mar program is run by Vanessa Adkins, Career Development coordinator, who also has a love for the franchise. “Each role in the Disney Internship Program is unique depending on what the student’s major is,” Adkins said. Whether it is sports and recreation, finance, animal programs, etc., Disney will find a place for any cast member.…