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SGA updates students on event plans

Miranda Lisette MedinaNovember 1, 2021November 1, 2021

Del Mar’s Student Government Association held its monthly meeting Oct. 20 via Teams. The meeting consisted of announcements for upcoming events, resources and club information. “At SGA meetings we update the students on any changes, on events, and on campus and community resources,” said Sofia Jimenez, president of group. Students are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings, which are held on the third Wednesday of the month, since they inform students of what’s happening on campus, along with specific matters that will benefit them. With the fall semester coming to an end, the group announced there will be an early…

Community

Domestic violence focus of event

Miranda Lisette MedinaOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Speaking up, getting help is ‘not a sign of weakness,’ Del Mar counselor says DMC wants its students to be safe on and off campus. It encourages students who experience abuse or suffer from mental issues to speak up and seek help. That was the goal of a domestic violence awareness event held Oct. 13 in the Harvin Center, where Del Mar College counselor Steven McFarlin was able to raise awareness about an often neglected subject among society. Domestic violence is a hush topic, but is quite common today. “It’s not a sign of weakness. Every person needs a little…

Campus

SGA to offer Safe Space training, certification

Miranda Lisette MedinaOctober 18, 2021October 18, 2021

The Student Government Association and Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation will present a virtual event to give students an opportunity to obtain more information on the LGBTQIA+ community. DMC students and faculty are invited to tune into a three-hour Safe Zone training program course that will result in certification. The virtual event will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 19 and at 10 a.m. Oct. 22 via Microsoft Teams. Students only need to attend one of the meetings. Students and faculty will receive e-mails, which will include a link to access the free event. The SGA plans to raise awareness for the…

Campus

SGA resumes virtual meetings

Miranda Lisette MedinaOctober 6, 2021October 6, 2021

Since returning to campus, the Student Government Association continues to make students a priority. Whether students are taking courses face to face or online, meetings will be virtual until further notice. The first SGA meeting of the semester was held virtually Sept. 15 via Teams. E-mail announcements are sent in advance to students, where they can access meetings from a link. SGA meetings introduce and raise awareness on issues or specific interests that students would like to cover at Del Mar. “When students are enrolled at Del Mar, they’re automatically part of the Student Government Association and an active member,”…