Issue Date: 9/22/08
Campus Beat
Forum to introduce new candidates
Students, staff and community members will get a chance to see those who hope to lead Palomar College at a forum that will be held at 2 p.m., Sept. 23 in SSC-1, the Governing Board Room. The four candidates are running for three seats on the Palomar College District Governing Board, this November.
Each candidate has been invited to speak, after which there will be a question and answer time.
The forum is being sponsored by the local branch of the American Association of University Women.
"It is probably the best opportunity the community will have to learn more about the candidates, their qualifications, and their vision for our college," Palomar teacher Linda Dudik said.
Blood drive comes to Palomar again
This semester Palomar students will have more than one opportunity to try and save some lives.
From Sept. 23 through 26 the Health Services Center and Phi Theta Kappa will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in parking lot 11 by the Health Services and E buildings.
Recent years have seen large student turnouts with Palomar receiving an award from the American Red Cross in 2006 for most blood collected that year. Of all the sites that the bloodmobile visits each year, Palomar always provides large amounts of blood.
The bloodmobile will be back for a second blood drive this semester, from Nov. 18 through 21.
Students can make appointments in the Health Services building or at www.givelife.org, code Palomar SM. Walk-ins will be welcomed as well.
For more information contact Yvette Martinez at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2380 or email at ymartinez@palomar.edu.
Design majors have interesting options
Students interested in any kind of designing should enroll in one of Palomar College's Interior Design classes. The Interior Design program at Palomar college has been around for 17 years and continues to be one of the top programs Palomar offers.
Two programs are offered to students, an Associate in Arts degree and a Certificate of Achievement. To obtain an AA degree with a major in Interior Design, a total of 60 general education semester units must be completed and then 44-45 units of Interior Design courses must completed.
Students obtaining the Certificate of Achievement for Interior Design are only required to take 20-21 semester units consisting mostly Interior Design focused classed and a business English course.
Some courses in the program are not offered each semester, so when planning your schedule, make sure to take the necessary classes when available.
The Interior Design Program has done a good job at making sure classes are available for all students, including those not able to be on campus. There are two different classes, Interior Design 100 and Interior Design 115, History of Decorative Arts I, available as online classes. There are also four night classes offered to students.
One of the additional projects Interior Design students can participate in while enrolled in classes is called Work Projects. Work Projects, according to Interior Design Professor Sandra Andre, are projects outside of school where students can design and present portfolios to homeowners who have homes or projects that need to be decorated, who then choose the design scheme they like. Work Projects are worth one credit unit for those who participate.
Anyone interested in the Interior Design program can go online to http://www.palomar.edu/interiordesign/ or contact Andre at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2349 or Interior Design Professor, Lori Graham at ext. 2212.
Fire club gives students more insight
For the past threes years we have had a smoking hot club in San Marcos, the fire club. Located at 182 Santer Place, San Marcos, the club only has one qualification to become a member; you must be a Palomar College student.
According to Carl Lofthouse, professor of Fire Technology and the president of the Fire Club, the club is designed to cover subject matter that can't be covered in class in enough time.
The club goes on field trips to specialized fire stations, interacts with local fire departments, does crash fire rescues, sees marine base firefighting, and attends ride-alongs with fire fighters.
Club members also work on skills such as networking, interviews and resume writing. Members also do community service events, which includes giving blood, working with Habitat for Humanity, raising money for the burn center, and setting up the flags on the main campus lawn for Sept. 11.
To be a member, a student doesn't need to be in the fire academy, but President Lofthouse asks that a member wear a uniform that consist of a T-shirt, dark pants, and a provided helmet. The club also has a chain of command so that they give the feel of a real fire station. For more information on the Fire Club you can visit the Web site: www.palomarcollegefireclub.com.
The first tour is set for Sept. 27 at Ramon Air Attack Base. To join the club, email your first and last name, phone number and email address to Club Chief Dianna Ataiyan at dataiyan@cox.net.
Clubs try to attract new members
Every year Palomar College gives its students a chance to meet new people who share their similar interests through Club Rush. This year is no different.
From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 various clubs will assemble in front of the Student Union to help get the word about their groups.
Students in attendance can expect to meet representatives from Phi Theta Kappa, the Premed Club, MEChA, the French Club, the Anime Club, the Geological Sciences Club, the Environmental club, and more.
According to Marilyn Lunde, staff assistant in the Student Affairs Office, Club Rush not only provides clubs with a chance to increase their membership, it also provides students interested in transferring a chance to gain important skills and opportunities.
"In order to transfer to a four-year university you need membership and leadership in extracurriculars," said Lunde.
Club Rush takes place twice a year during the fall and spring semesters.
For more information contact Marilyn Lunde at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2594 or e-mail her at mlunde@palomar.edu.
Students, staff and community members will get a chance to see those who hope to lead Palomar College at a forum that will be held at 2 p.m., Sept. 23 in SSC-1, the Governing Board Room. The four candidates are running for three seats on the Palomar College District Governing Board, this November.
Each candidate has been invited to speak, after which there will be a question and answer time.
The forum is being sponsored by the local branch of the American Association of University Women.
"It is probably the best opportunity the community will have to learn more about the candidates, their qualifications, and their vision for our college," Palomar teacher Linda Dudik said.
Blood drive comes to Palomar again
This semester Palomar students will have more than one opportunity to try and save some lives.
From Sept. 23 through 26 the Health Services Center and Phi Theta Kappa will be sponsoring an American Red Cross Blood Drive. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in parking lot 11 by the Health Services and E buildings.
Recent years have seen large student turnouts with Palomar receiving an award from the American Red Cross in 2006 for most blood collected that year. Of all the sites that the bloodmobile visits each year, Palomar always provides large amounts of blood.
The bloodmobile will be back for a second blood drive this semester, from Nov. 18 through 21.
Students can make appointments in the Health Services building or at www.givelife.org, code Palomar SM. Walk-ins will be welcomed as well.
For more information contact Yvette Martinez at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2380 or email at ymartinez@palomar.edu.
Design majors have interesting options
Students interested in any kind of designing should enroll in one of Palomar College's Interior Design classes. The Interior Design program at Palomar college has been around for 17 years and continues to be one of the top programs Palomar offers.
Two programs are offered to students, an Associate in Arts degree and a Certificate of Achievement. To obtain an AA degree with a major in Interior Design, a total of 60 general education semester units must be completed and then 44-45 units of Interior Design courses must completed.
Students obtaining the Certificate of Achievement for Interior Design are only required to take 20-21 semester units consisting mostly Interior Design focused classed and a business English course.
Some courses in the program are not offered each semester, so when planning your schedule, make sure to take the necessary classes when available.
The Interior Design Program has done a good job at making sure classes are available for all students, including those not able to be on campus. There are two different classes, Interior Design 100 and Interior Design 115, History of Decorative Arts I, available as online classes. There are also four night classes offered to students.
One of the additional projects Interior Design students can participate in while enrolled in classes is called Work Projects. Work Projects, according to Interior Design Professor Sandra Andre, are projects outside of school where students can design and present portfolios to homeowners who have homes or projects that need to be decorated, who then choose the design scheme they like. Work Projects are worth one credit unit for those who participate.
Anyone interested in the Interior Design program can go online to http://www.palomar.edu/interiordesign/ or contact Andre at (760) 744-1150, ext. 2349 or Interior Design Professor, Lori Graham at ext. 2212.
Fire club gives students more insight
For the past threes years we have had a smoking hot club in San Marcos, the fire club. Located at 182 Santer Place, San Marcos, the club only has one qualification to become a member; you must be a Palomar College student.
According to Carl Lofthouse, professor of Fire Technology and the president of the Fire Club, the club is designed to cover subject matter that can't be covered in class in enough time.
The club goes on field trips to specialized fire stations, interacts with local fire departments, does crash fire rescues, sees marine base firefighting, and attends ride-alongs with fire fighters.
Club members also work on skills such as networking, interviews and resume writing. Members also do community service events, which includes giving blood, working with Habitat for Humanity, raising money for the burn center, and setting up the flags on the main campus lawn for Sept. 11.
To be a member, a student doesn't need to be in the fire academy, but President Lofthouse asks that a member wear a uniform that consist of a T-shirt, dark pants, and a provided helmet. The club also has a chain of command so that they give the feel of a real fire station. For more information on the Fire Club you can visit the Web site: www.palomarcollegefireclub.com.
The first tour is set for Sept. 27 at Ramon Air Attack Base. To join the club, email your first and last name, phone number and email address to Club Chief Dianna Ataiyan at dataiyan@cox.net.
Clubs try to attract new members
Every year Palomar College gives its students a chance to meet new people who share their similar interests through Club Rush. This year is no different.
From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 various clubs will assemble in front of the Student Union to help get the word about their groups.
Students in attendance can expect to meet representatives from Phi Theta Kappa, the Premed Club, MEChA, the French Club, the Anime Club, the Geological Sciences Club, the Environmental club, and more.
According to Marilyn Lunde, staff assistant in the Student Affairs Office, Club Rush not only provides clubs with a chance to increase their membership, it also provides students interested in transferring a chance to gain important skills and opportunities.
"In order to transfer to a four-year university you need membership and leadership in extracurriculars," said Lunde.
Club Rush takes place twice a year during the fall and spring semesters.
For more information contact Marilyn Lunde at (760) 744-1150 ext. 2594 or e-mail her at mlunde@palomar.edu.
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