DMC News
- Del Mar College announces Aug. 19 deadline to file for three Board of Regents seats in November 2024 general electionArticle by Del Mar College Del Mar College District residents interested in running for one of three seats on the Board of Regents in the November 2024 general election must submit a completed application packet by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19. The first day to file for a place on the Nov. 5 ballot was Saturday, July 20. The Del Mar College District includes all the area in the Calallen, Corpus Christi, Flour Bluff, Tuloso-Midway and West Oso Independent School Districts. Application packets (PDF file), other resources and additional information are available online at https://www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/election-information.html. Individuals may also request a packet by emailing jaalaniz@delmar.edu. Packets can be submitted by mail (Del Mar College, Attn: Jessica A. Alaniz, 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas 78404-3897) or in person (Room 105A, Heldenfels Administration Building, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, Campus Ave. off Ayers Street, get online directions and campus map). Packets may also be submitted by email to jaalaniz@delmar.edu and must be received by the filing deadline. In the Nov. 5 general election, district residents will elect Board representatives for College Districts 1 and 3 and one At-large position. A link to the College District map (PDF file), showing the boundaries for these board seats, along with a list of the voting precincts in each district, is posted on the Board of Regents Election page. Regents elected in November will serve a six-year term, which ends in 2030. The Del Mar College Board of Regents includes nine regents in a modified single-member district configuration. Five regents represent specific geographic districts while four serve at-large. For more information, contact Jessica Alaniz, Executive Director of Administration, at jalaniz@delmar.edu or 361-698-2214 or Augustin Rivera, Jr., General Counsel, at ariverajr@delmar.edu or 361-698-1096.
- DMC Board of Regents holding called meeting on Tuesday, July 23Article by DMC College Relations Office On Tuesday, July 23, the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents will hold a called meeting beginning at 11 a.m. in Room 106 of the College’s Center for Economic Development at 3209 S. Staples (78411). Get online directions and map. The called meeting also will be livestreamed. Community members may access the meeting by going to the online video link at www.delmar.edu/webcast/ by 10:55 a.m. A copy of the Agenda Notice and Board Packet is available online at www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/called-meeting-packet-7-23-24.pdf. Meeting agendas and other resources are also available on the DMC Board of Regents web page at www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/index.html. The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors are a priority for Del Mar College. To view the College’s COVID-19 guidelines, visit www.delmar.edu/rtc/index.html.
Foghorn News
- Unveiling Corpus Christi Talent: Longnecker’s Witchblade Cover Art Takes Center Stage at Most Wanted Comics EventOn July 17, Most Wanted Comics buzzed with excitement as David Longnecker, a DMC Math Assistant instructor, presented his cover artwork for the Witchblade comic book series. The signing event, which ran from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., drew a diverse crowd eager to witness local talent in the spotlight. Steven Fuentes, owner of Most Wanted Comics, spearheaded a cover art contest aimed at renowned publisher Image Comics. Despite initial resistance due to Longnecker’s lesser-known status, Fuentes persisted, successfully positioning Longnecker as the first Corpus Christi artist featured on a Witchblade cover, a prestigious achievement within the comic book community.…
- IPCB’s Summer of Giving: Free HEB Gift Cards and LUSH Gift Bags Await at Dan’s Barber Shop – while supplies lastIndigenous People of the Coastal Bend (IPCB) are making a heartfelt contribution to their community this summer. On June 22 at 10 am, IPCB will be donating HEB gift cards, water, and luxurious gift bags from LUSH to the first 100 people at Dan’s Barber Shop, located at 714 19th-Street. Local sponsors and supporters have rallied together to make this giveaway possible, aiming to provide essential resources to those in need. Love Sanchez, co-founder of IPCB, expressed her personal connection to the neighborhood, “I grew up in this neighborhood. It feels really good to give back, especially during this summer.”…
CampusWell
- Practical tips for staying on top of your student loansFor most of us, student loans are a necessary evil of the college experience. Use this practical guide to pay off your student loans fast.
- Unlocking the power of positive affirmationsPositive affirmations are a tool that can help us to boost our confidence, improve mood, and lower stress levels. Learn how to create your own positive affirmations with this powerful meditation.