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Make sure you are able to leave
Graduation coaches, door prizes offered at Jan. 30 workshop While graduation may seem a long time away, the steps to actually graduate are closer than you may think. For the spring semester, if you want to graduate, you need to apply by Feb. 23. To help students complete the application, the Title V Department will be holding a Countdown to Commencement event open to all students. Students who attend will be able to not only submit their graduation applications, but will meet with graduation coaches, financial planning counselors and other Title V representatives from the Career Readiness Institute. The DMC…
Proposed drought plan changes causes strife
Frustrated Corpus Christi residents showed up for a Feb. 18 listening session hosted by the Corpus Christi water department to hear about proposed updates to the city’s drought plan and voice their concerns over water usage, particularly regarding high-volume water use by out-of-town industries. While the session was intended to gather input on drought management, the majority of speakers voiced frustration with the city’s ongoing relationship with major out-of-town industries that use large quantities of water. They argued that these industries, such as Gulf Coast Growth Ventures, Flint Hills, and Valero, are allowed to consume a large share of the…
Dental assistants shine
Dental assisting students know two things: Their hands will always be in someone’s mouth, and they will always be in demand. “You can find a job anywhere in the world; everyone has teeth,” said Marjorie Hoy, professor of dental assisting. Through the American Dental Association, the week of March 3-9 is dedicated to recognizing dental assisting professionals for their work behind the scenes. “They learn all aspects of dentistry,” Hoy said of students in the program, “everything from restorative dentistry, orthodontics, endodontic and extractions. Pretty much everything a dentist will do, they know how to do as well.” Hoy said…