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A DEL MAR COLLEGE STUDENT PUBLICATION

A new event at Del Mar College is in the works to combine the long-time Viking Fall Carnival, the Dia de Los Muertos Welding Competition, and a Car Show into one event that could generate more exposure for the college programs and raise more funds for student organizations. But first, the college needs students’ input said Jason Houlihan, DMC’s executive director of marketing and events. “We want to get the student club and organizations’ buy-in because I think it’s going to be more successful with them versus trying to do something separate,” Houlihan said. “It helps the college but also…
Viking Islander Program allows use of housing, facilities, services, more A dual enrollment program for students to attend both Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will soon be implemented, but not for all students. Beth Lewis, executive vice president and chief academic officer, and Rito Silva, vice president of student affairs, laid out the plans for the new program at the March 6 Board of Regents meeting. The plans, according to Lewis, have been “many years in the making.” The VIP, Viking Islander Program, will see students concurrently enrolled at both Del Mar and A&M-CC at the same…
Del Mar’s very own Kim Fredrick will be retiring with his last show as a drama professor. Fredrick, a cherished figure in the drama department, is orchestrating the special production as a farewell to his long and impactful career. Having dedicated over 30 years to DMC, Fredrick is set to retire after a final showcase of “Greater Tuna,” a play that resonates deeply with him. “Of the many plays, “Greater Tuna” – I feel a connection with this play, in particular,” he shares. His connection to the play underscores his belief in its enduring charm and the joy it brings even decades…
