- Desal plant faces challenges from detractorsOn March 28, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved a water rights permit for a desalination plant in Corpus Christi. This will provide the city with an extra 40 million gallons of water a day that, unlike reservoirs, is resistant to drought. However, there are still challenges before construction can start. As the city moves forward, many residents and environmental groups continue to voice their concerns. This debate highlights the challenge of balancing development with protecting the environment in a growing coastal community. With opposition to this plan, climate change mitigation advocate and co-founder of Gulf of Mexico (GOM)…
- Fire science cadets show off skills at fire demoAs the semester comes to an end, the Del Mar College Fire Science students held a family day to show their families and communities the techniques they have learned. Program Director Michael Schmitt, Instructor Joe McQuary, and Assistant Instructor James Creek oversaw four groups of five students put blazing fires out of a rusted dumpster and an old vehicle. As flames escaped the top of a large dumpster, the fire science students directed the hose and worked as a team, demonstrating the training they’ve learned during program. Spectators could feel the heat coming off the fire and the water splashing…
- Paws and Relax held on DMC campusesPaws and Relax held their annual event at DMC Del Mar College students, faculty, and staff stopped by to “Paws and Relax” at a free pet therapy event at the Windward Campus on Nov. 19. Attendees had the opportunity to relax and reduce stress with the help of therapy dogs. The event featured therapy dogs from The GO TEAM and offered participants the chance to sit with the dogs, receive anxiety screenings, and engage in various stress relief activities. Research has shown that pet therapy can improve mood, increase relaxation, and lower blood pressure. Events were also held at the…
- New authentication rolled our for DMC staff and studentsDel Mar College students are currently getting enrolled in Multifactor Authentication, or MFA, for all college IT systems off campus. MFA is a Multifactor Authentication initiative aimed at helping secure DMC students, faculty and staff data, and college systems. This was implemented by the college’s internal auditors, and an independent external ID and cybersecurity audit firm. The initiative was planned in multiple phases, beginning with faculty and staff, followed by students, and is an extra layer of protection for students, faculty and staff user accounts preventing compromised users from their information being leaked. On Oct. 25, students received an email…
- Foghorn earns awards at national competitionFoghorn staff attended the National College Media Association/Associated Collegiate Press Convention in New Orleans. The event took place Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 and provided the opportunity for students to collaborate with other newspapers across the country, sharing experience and expertise. The convention offered a wealth of speaker sessions, covering topics that challenged attendees to think creatively, act ethically, and work both logically and legally in the field of journalism. From discussions on investigative reporting techniques to workshops on multimedia storytelling, the sessions provided valuable insights for students to bring back to their newsrooms. Student journalists also had…
- Del Mar College Professor Reflects on 37 Years of Teaching as He Nears RetirementKim Frederick, drama professor at Del Mar College, is wrapping up his final semester after 37 years of service. As the end of his career approaches, Frederick looks back on the changes and constants he’s witnessed in both the college and in his own life. “Most students go to a university and realize they had it better at Del Mar,” Frederick said, noting the personalized attention students receive at the college. “The classes are more personal here.” Frederick, with nearly four decades of teaching experience, sees the core challenges students face today as similar to those he encountered when he…
- Continuing Education program brings “Beyond the Frame” ExhibitDel Mar College’s Continuing Education program brings their “Beyond the Frame: A Exhibition of Digital Photography” to the public. Twenty students from the DMC Continuing Education’s Digital Photography program will have their digital photographs displayed for the exhibition. “I think these courses are important for our community as this is enrichment for all ages,” part-time photography instructor Edgar de la Garza said. “I’ve had students who are from 22 to all the way to 70 respectfully. It keeps our minds engaged with other fulfilling lines of work. You can’t be too busy or too late in your life to take…
- Veterans Day bell ceremonyDel Mar College hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, to honor and recognize the service of student, staff, and faculty veterans. The ceremony led by Christopher Arcega, veterans affairs specialist with Del Mar, included the Two Bell Ceremony, a Navy tradition that honors fallen shipmates. Following the ceremony, attendees gathered in the Harvin Center Veterans Lounge (for refreshments and a Marine Corps birthday cake-cutting ceremony. The event aimed to show appreciation for the contributions of veterans within the college community. For more information about Veterans Services available at Del Mar College, contact Dr. Jennifer Armentrout, Director of…
- 50 Years of Texas Asian Museum HistoryOn Sunday, Dec. 8, the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures and Education will celebrate its 50th anniversary at 1809 N. Chaparral St. from noon to 5 p.m. The museum has come far in its 50 years, which all began with its founder Billie Trimble Chandler. Born in 1904, Billie Chandler enrolled at the University of Texas in Austin at 48 years old after going through a divorce after 26 years of marriage, where she enrolled alongside two of her children. She earned her master’s degree in education, and she was teaching in Corpus Christi for a few years when…
- Corpus Christi to Hold Runoff Election for Mayoral and City Council RacesAn upcoming runoff election will determine Corpus Christi’s next mayor, as well as who will take the seats for City Council District 1 and City Council District 4. Early voting for the election begins Monday, Dec. 2, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. Voters should keep in mind that both weeks of early voting will be scheduled differently. Voting beginning on Monday, Dec. 2 will continue through Friday, Dec. 6, and will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Voting on Monday, Dec. 9 and Tuesday, Dec. 10, will run later, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Early voting locations…
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