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- “Fully Focused: An Exhibition of Digital Photography” Opens May 2 with Free Reception at DMC’s Center for Economic DevelopmentArticle by Melinda Eddleman They’re fully focused … on photography, that is. And, their talent and ability to show their own perspectives of the world through a camera lens will be highlighted during the Del Mar College (DMC) Continuing Education Department’s opening reception for “Fully Focused: An Exhibition of Digital Photography” on Thursday, May 2. Showcasing 12 Digital Photography students’ creative views, the opening reception runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of the College’s Center for Economic Development located at 3209 S. Staples (78411). Get online directions and map. The free event includes light refreshments while participants view over 60 photographs, some even available for purchase. Questions about the opening reception, exhibit or Continuing Education courses and programs? Contact DMC Continuing Education at 61-698-2122 or ce@delmar.edu. You can also go online at www.delmar.edu/ce. The Spring 2024 Digital Photography class includes Dora Alaniz, Matthew Benavides, Patricia Bradshaw, Leticia De la Garza, Ronald George, Blanca Gutierrez, Philip Johnson, Rosa M. Lazaro, Jordan Mandujano, Rainey Porter, Mary Sherwood and Shirley Sorsby. And, their subject matter ranges from landscapes to still life to nature with all captured as digital photographs. The free exhibit will remain open until Thursday, May 23. Center hours are 8 a.m. until 9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. until noon on Fridays.
- DMC Hosts Denim Day 2024 to Observe Sexual Assault Awareness MonthArticle by Melinda Eddleman Since 1998, denim jeans have been the symbol of injustice stemming from the ruling by an Italian Supreme Court that overturned a rape conviction that year. The justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the assailant who raped her remove those jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans to work in solidarity against that decision. Now, wearing jeans or other denim clothing on “Denim Day” signifies solidarity against rape as part of internationally-recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month because of that case. All around the world, the last Wednesday in April is recognized as Denim Day with 2024 marking 25 years since the observance and the Peace Over Violence campaign began. Del Mar College (DMC) participated on April 24 with its own Denim Day event on the Heritage Campus, which was organized by the DMC Counseling Center in conjunction with representatives from The Purple Door and the College’s Student Leadership & Campus Life Office, along with a Registered Student Organization. “Denim Day highlights breaking the stigma related to victim blaming and destructive myths surrounding sexual violence, and Del Mar College’s Counseling Center hosts this event every year to show support for survivors, bring awareness to the campus community, provide resources and let people know that they are not alone,” said Lisa Olmos, LPC, a Counselor with the center about the event. “And, the College’s Counseling Center offers a free confidential place our students can access to receive support and mental health counseling services.” She also noted that the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reports that an American is assaulted every 68 seconds, and studies show over 53% of women and over 29% of men reported experiencing contact sexual violence. During DMC Denim Day 2024, the Counseling Center, The Purple Door and the RSO called the American Association of University Women set up tables with information about available local resources for students and anyone attending the event who need help. Students, faculty and staff wore their own denim but also decorated denim jeans by writing encouraging messages to share with survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, organizers handed out giveaways and snacks while also providing a selfie venue set up with the College’s oversized “DMC” letters in front of posters and pre-decorated jeans to acknowledge Denim Day 2024. Of the day’s event, Olmos added, “We want to build awareness while encouraging individuals to seek available resources if they have experienced sexual violence or know of someone else who needs help.” Note: click on photos to enlarge in pop-up box, download and get cultines.
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- Elevate361 now officially openCity of Corpus Christi officials celebrated the opening of a new West Side community center for a program aimed at empowering young people through mentorship, education resources, and career development opportunities. The new building for the program, Elevate 361, which first had its ‘soft opening’ in Oct 2023, located on Morgan Avenue and will serve young people between the ages of 16 and 24 years old who want to finish their education or finding employment. “When it comes to the future, for any community, especially for Corpus Christi, it is all about our youths.” Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo said…
- Cast shares their thoughts on upcoming showThe drama department’s upcoming musical performance, “The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee,” excites more than just the cast according to its various student performers. “This is the kind of show where there’s no real fourth wall, so if you’re sitting in the audience, you’ve come to the spelling bee and I’m going to look at you and I’m going to talk to you because I can and do see you,” cast member Mia Dobbins explained. She also mentioned the musical’s built-in audience participation moments as one of her most favorite aspects. Dobbins plays the role of Olive Ostrovsky, who she…
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