Tom Pfingsten, Author at Palomar News

All Hands on Deck for ‘Summer of Safety’ at Palomar College

June 10, 2022

Features

The District reinforces its commitment to physical safety following mass shootings and a growing national culture of threats, harassment and violence. SAN MARCOS — Remaining steadfast regarding the health and safety of its students and employees, Palomar College will invest in a variety of safety improvements in what was announced this week as a “Summer…
Continue to: All Hands on Deck for ‘Summer of Safety’ at Paloma [..]
Palomar College Raises Progress Pride Flag on Campus

June 1, 2022

News, Uncategorized

SAN MARCOS, CA (June 1, 2022) — Palomar College became the first community college in San Diego and Imperial Counties to raise the Progress Pride flag during a ceremony to observe the beginning of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual and Ally (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. “As we raise this flag…
Continue to: Palomar College Raises Progress Pride Flag on Camp [..]
Palomar College Celebrates Class of 2022 in Annual Commencement

May 27, 2022

News

Approximately 400 graduates took part in the first in-person ceremony since 2019, with Superintendent/President Dr. Star Rivera-Lacey presiding and hundreds of faculty, friends and family members in attendance. SAN MARCOS, CA (May 27, 2022) — In a ceremony filled with moving tributes and stories of perseverance, Palomar College honored a new class of graduates with its…
Continue to: Palomar College Celebrates Class of 2022 in Annual [..]
Palomar’s Baseball Team Finishes Season in the Final Four

May 25, 2022

Features

The team earned a spot in the CCCAA Final Four for the first time in seven years, following a stellar 37-11 season. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar Comets baseball team reached the state championship tournament for the first time since 2015 after sweeping Saddleback College in a best-of-three series on May 20-21, 2022. The team…
Continue to: Palomar’s Baseball Team Finishes Season in the Fin [..]
Class of ‘22 Valedictorian Speaks of Many Obstacles Overcome

May 24, 2022

Features

In many ways, Citlalli Solorio speaks for a class of graduates who earned most of their credits via remote learning due to the COVID-19 crisis. SAN MARCOS — When Citlalli Solorio’s name is announced as the Class of 2022 Valedictorian at Palomar College’s commencement ceremony on May 27, among those listening will be her father,…
Continue to: Class of ‘22 Valedictorian Speaks of Many Obstacle [..]
Commencement Ceremony Set for Friday, May 27 at Palomar College

May 19, 2022

News

What: Annual commencement ceremony at Palomar College. When: Friday, May 27, 5 p.m. Where: Football Practice Field Palomar College 1140 W. Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 Details: Palomar College presents its annual commencement exercises on Friday, May 27, at 5 p.m. on the football practice field at the college’s main campus in San Marcos.…
Continue to: Commencement Ceremony Set for Friday, May 27 at Pa [..]
MODA Fashion Show Returns to Campus With 2022 Lineup

May 19, 2022

Features

Featuring more than 20 student designers, the annual show was held in the lobby of the Library/LRC at the San Marcos campus. SAN MARCOS — The popular MODA Fashion Show returned to campus on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 after two years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing guests and online viewers with a glimpse…
Continue to: MODA Fashion Show Returns to Campus With 2022 Line [..]
‘Palomar Made It Possible To Pursue My Dream Career in Aerospace’

May 6, 2022

Features

Now on her way to an astronomy degree, Stefanie Storms not only weathered the pandemic while attending Palomar College, she furthered her leadership experience while becoming a NASA Scholar. SAN MARCOS — For Stefanie Storms, the dream of leaving Earth’s atmosphere and taking her career into space came early. Her favorite movies, she said, are…
Continue to: ‘Palomar Made It Possible To Pursue My Dream Caree [..]