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Class promotes interest beyond basic history

Students who are interested in history beyond the required courses have the option to take a unique class. This course is for students who are interested in studying how certain elements in history impacted both the Coastal Bend and surrounding areas. “The class is hands-on,” said Mark Robbins, instructor of Academic Cooperative in History. “You get projects that are developed by the students in conjunction with advice and mentorship of the professor.” This class fits into the liberal arts major degree plan as an elective and is part of the degree plan for history and social studies majors. Robbins said the…

Make an educated choice about dual credit

Clarrissa Garcia (from left) and her mom, Yolanda, talk to Lisa Pollakis, who was representing the Restaurant Management Department at a previous Dual Credit Night.

Del Mar’s history-making professor: Dr. Edith Parker

Over the years, Del Mar College has recognized many former presidents, regents, faculty, and students who have contributed to the college. Surprisingly however there is none for the professor whose death in 1985 was noted in newspapers throughout the United States. She was Dr. Edith Parker who wrote the declaration of war against Japan on Dec. 8, 1941. Any exhibit would need to include a facsimile of the document and the letter from Lyndon Johnson to Dr. Parker expressing an interest in lecturing at Del Mar. It was because she was there. I first came to Del Mar in 1967.…