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Mark Young myoung@foghornnews.com A person with bad manners can leave a lasting impression on any number of important people. Whether it’s a date or a dinner with a possible boss, you don’t want to be rude or use bad manners. To combat this, the DMC Vikings Alumni and the Career Development Center sponsored an etiquette lunch at Del Mar. “The luncheon was a great opportunity for students to learn some vital skills that could come in handy in the future,” said Vanessa Adkins with the Career Development Center, who coordinated the March 6 luncheon. Adkins said the annual event only…
Del Mar College’s GIS program will fly into summer with activities and courses that will grab student’s attention. GIS instructor J.J. Nelson said Del Mar will be offering summer courses for the GIS/UAS including a GUAS 2071 continuing education course where students and staff can earn their FAA Part 107 license. Classes are set to begin at the end of May and run through July, and once finished students can take their 107 license test at the computer-aided training facility in Aransas Pass airport. “That’s the driving deal is to get students and staff to get their license,” Nelson said.…
On all Del Mar College campuses, the Registrar’s Office has officially changed its name to the Student Records Office. The change was made to more clearly communicate which services are offered at the office and to help students navigate it easily. The office will continue to assist with adding/dropping courses, enrollment verification, requests for official transcripts, evaluation and articulation of transfer credits, applying for graduation, change of major, and updating personal information. The change is partly due to “Charting the Viking Way,” a 2024-2029 strategic plan introduced to communicate with, elevate, and cultivate the community of Del Mar. The office’s…
