What's New, What's Next at DMC

JUNE 2010

Photo of DMC Biotech students interning at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Currently enrolled in the Biotechnology program at the College, which began last fall, Tamara Griffiths and Carlos Ramos have been selected to intern for 10 weeks this summer in the laboratory of Dr. Michelle Barton, associate professor in the Genes and Development graduate program of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Griffiths and Ramos began interning in Dr. Barton's lab on May 14.

Read more about DMC Biotech Majors at MD Anderson

William Grant Still Documentary

Don't miss the Corpus Christi premiere of the documentary, "William Grant Still: A Voice High Sounding," as part of Juneteenth Activities at Del Mar College! The Juneteenth Coalition and Del Mar College invite the public to meet Judith Ann Still, daughter of African American composer William Grant Still, as she introduces the documentary about her father.

June 11, 7 p.m., Wolfe Recital Hall, Del Mar College East, Ayers at Kosar. Free.

Read more about the William Grant Still Documentary

Juneteenth Chamber Music Recital

As part of Corpus Christi's Juneteenth celebrations, the Camerata del Sol Trio, featuring Evelyn McCarty on oboe, Dulane Aaberg on bassoon and Dr. Imelda Delgado on piano, will present chamber music and solo works by African American composer William Grant Still.

June 12, 7:30 p.m., Wolfe Recital Hall, Del Mar College East, Ayers at Kosar, Free

Read more about the Juneteenth Recital

May Commencement features CHS Graduates

The May 7 Commencement ceremonies included a new group of graduates among the College's traditional- and nontraditional-aged lineup--students from the first graduating class from the Collegiate High School (CHS), which is a partnership between the College and the Corpus Christi Independent School District.

Read the stories of two May grads: firefighter Noah Drumright and CHS graduate KayLynn McCoy.

Tapings of the May Commencement ceremony will be shown starting May 13 on Channel 19 (both Time-Warner and Grande Cable). Read more.

Dr. Lee Sloan Appointed

Del Mar College President Dr. Mark Escamilla announced that Dr. Lee Sloan has accepted a new role at the College as Vice President of Administration, Finance and Student Services.

read more about Dr. Sloan's appointment

SAVE THE DATE - Alumni Roundup October 28

South Texas Alumni Round Up
Date of Event: : Thursday, October 28, 2010

Save the date for Del Mar College's first South Texas Alumni Round Up. The event will take place on the West Campus of Del Mar College from 6 pm till 9pm with BBQ provided by the Corpus Christi Mustangs. More details to come, so keep an eye on the DMC Alumni Web site, as well as our Facebook page.

What's New, What's Next

DMC Offers Summer Activities for Kids!

What else is happening at DMC?

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MARK MINUTE

I'm Dr. Mark Escamilla, President of Del Mar College, and I'd like to tell you about exciting things happening right now:

Northwest Center Classes

Del Mar College is now offering classes in Northwest Nueces County covering health sciences, public safety, business and general education courses for residents of Calallen, Tuloso-Midway and surrounding areas. For the summer, those classes will meet in the Annaville Elementary School, located at 3901 Cliff Crenshaw. In the fall, Northwest Center classes are slated for our newest facility, a partnership with the Corpus Christi Medical Center across FM 624 from Calallen High School.

College district residents can enroll for a three-semester hour course for less than $300 in tuition and basic fees. This fall, students living outside the College district will pay only half the out-of-district fees previously charged. More info.

Achieving the Dream

Del Mar College has been selected for a 2010 Achieving the Dream grant that represents an investment of $150,000 over two years to support student success. Achieving the Dream resources were provided by The Meadows Foundation, matched by the College.

Achieving the Dream will assist us in reaching our first goal of Access to Excellence, our strategic plan. The initiative focuses on understanding and making better use of data to implement improvement of student grades in developmental and core courses and in program/degree completion. I will lead a team of faculty and administrators through Achieving the Dream orientation in a few weeks.
More info.

- Mark