DMC Speech on the Beach is seeking volunteers from Feb 7th – 9th to assist with its 18th annual event at the Coles building located at the Heritage campus.  Sarah Contreras, Professor of Speech communications, is coordinating volunteer sign-ups. “If you feel you are unqualified … do not worry. These students just need an audience,” stated Contreras in an email asking to at least volunteer for two rounds. This event will feature participants from at least 10 colleges and universities, including the University of Texas – Austin, Texas State University – San Marcos, and San Antonio college, to name a…

On Jan 30 Texas State University professor of Journalism and Mass Communication, Gilbert D. Martinez spoke on Free Speech rights and First Amendment rights to DMC journalism and media students prior to giving a speech at the Heritage campus Retama room. Martinez discussed the challenges facing free expression in today’s digital age and emphasized the need for protecting constitutional rights. He urged students and faculty that attended to remain vigilant in defending press freedom and the public’s rights to access information.  

On Jan 28-29, the Corpus Christi Police Academy held training evaluations for their cadets at their new Oso Creek location, as well as on Del Mar College Oso Creek Campus. The scenario-based evaluations are supposed to simulate real life situations that officers must deal with in the field. Twenty-eight cadets from the 84th class tested their knowledge and instincts on what to do in these stressful situations. Cadets undergo about 1300 hours of training before they graduate. This evaluation puts together all that they have learned throughout the 34-week program. As cadets prepare to graduate in the coming weeks, Field…