Cake Decorating

Del Mar College’s Hospitality & Culinary Institute served a Japanese-inspired buffet that was prepared by students in the food production and services class at a recent luncheon. Joseph Lemus, student manager, put together the menu for the Sept. 21 luncheon and ran the operations for the Teaching Restaurant, located at Oso Creek. The luncheon commences the third year of Coastal Bend Restaurant Week, which will run Sept. 22 through Oct. 1. Lemus said he has an interest in a Japanese-style cooking and is inspired by the precision of Japanese chefs’ skills. “Japanese style of cooking is its own world,” Lemus…

Students encouraged to attend, give input The Student Government Association — a club you didn’t know you were already a member of, and one you didn’t know you were already contributing to. According to group president Sofia Jimenez, the SGA is one of the most important clubs to be a part of because, technically, all students already are. “When you pay your tuition, part of that tuition is student service fee. It comes partly to our Student Government Association organization and with that money we are able to do things for the students,” Jimenez said. Jimenez and the rest of…

Speech Professor Mike Jones is more than just a teacher. To students, he is a beloved professor, to faculty, a helpful hand and caring colleague. To Del Mar College, he is the 21st Dr. Aileen Creighton Award recipient.  “To be recognized as somebody who does that for my students and my faculty colleagues, that meant a lot.” Jones said. According to him, the award meant more than just teacher of the year. It was an award given to those who not only focus on the students, but the faculty as well. Someone who genuinely cares for the wellbeing and transformation…