Archive for February, 2013

Building 1 remodel set to displace students, staff

Building 1 remodel set to displace students, staff

February 25, 2013 at 1:11 pm 0 comments

By Anna Duran. Get ready to really learn where things are on campus. A major renovation of Building 1 is set to temporarily scatter the staff and faculty located there. The remodel is expected to begin in early March and be completed by the start of the spring term ofRead More

Valentine’s Day is the Aquaman of holidays

February 25, 2013 at 1:10 pm 0 comments

By Jarrett Quick. You know what’s romantic? Being told to buy things to prove you love someone. As a single person, I may be a little jaded about the holidays, but that doesn’t mean Valentine’s day is worth the coerced pageantry. On the brightside, I can generally ignore it andRead More

Retirement Series: Drew Gocken

Retirement Series: Drew Gocken

February 24, 2013 at 7:52 am 0 comments

By Brandon Greubel. Drew Gocken will be retiring from DMACC after 22 years, “Finally” he says. He started in 1992 as an instructor and a consultant for DMACC Business Resources. No computers were on the desks, and there was no such thing as campus email. Back then, Dan Ivis called andRead More

Continuing education brings a song to DMACC

Continuing education brings a song to DMACC

February 24, 2013 at 7:49 am 0 comments

By Jarrett Quick. Experienced musicians and vocalists at DMACC are now able to stay musically active thanks to two jazz ensemble programs introduced earlier this year. Both the vocal and instrumental programs are for experienced musicians and serve as an environment for local musicians to play and practice with like-mindedRead More

Dental Hygiene program looking for patients

February 24, 2013 at 7:47 am 0 comments

By Jarrett Quick. How would you like to get your teeth cleaned for free or cheap? The graduating students of the dental hygiene program at DMACC need students with dental problems to apply for a free teeth cleaning. Although there are a lot of requirements to meet, it can definitelyRead More

DMACC Retirement Series: Karen Heuer

DMACC Retirement Series: Karen Heuer

February 24, 2013 at 7:46 am 0 comments

By Jesse Garwick. Karen Heuer is retiring after 37 years as an instructor at DMACC. She is the Marketing/Management Program Chair. Included in the department are the Marketing, Management, Fashion/Design, Sales & Management, and Retail Management degrees and diplomas.  Many specialized certificates including Interior Design Consultant and Human Resource Management areRead More

DMACC History

February 24, 2013 at 7:44 am 0 comments

By Alex Payne. An estimated 40 faculty and staff prepare to retire at the end of this semester. When they go they will take a part of DMACC history with them. Follow our three part series taking a look back through DMACC’s history. DMACC was established as Area XI CommunityRead More

Alternatives for buying and selling textbooks

Alternatives for buying and selling textbooks

February 24, 2013 at 7:41 am 0 comments

By Jesse Garwick. Nobody likes paying more than what they have to: especially for a short-term-use item like a textbook. Some students even say they never used their textbook in class, and it was just a waste of their money. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives to simply purchasing brandRead More