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Palomar’s 2021 Valedictorian Has a Comeback Story To Tell

May 7, 2021

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A drastic change of plans landed Ryan Laffin at Palomar College, where he discovered his love of English and charted a new path to success. SAN MARCOS — The Class of 2021 Valedictorian at Palomar College, Ryan Laffin, was in culinary school at the age of 19 when he had his first seizure, the onset…
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Palomar College To Host Vaccination Clinic at Escondido Education Center

May 6, 2021

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A total of 800 doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available to the college’s students and staff, Neighborhood Healthcare patients, and members of the public. ESCONDIDO — Palomar College, in partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare, will host a vaccination clinic at its Escondido Education Center on Saturday, May 8 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. With…
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Palomar’s Speech & Debate Team Excels in Online Competition

April 23, 2021

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The team is wrapping up an unorthodox but successful season, during which all events were held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions. SAN MARCOS — In a series of highly unusual competitions, held online due to COVID-19, the Speech & Debate Team at Palomar College brought home numerous awards during a virtual season that recently concluded…
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Palomar Student Awarded Tool Set with New Job as Diesel Technician

April 22, 2021

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The college has partnered with Project Cornerstone to supply deserving students with the hand tools necessary to enter the local job market. ESCONDIDO — During his second day on the job, Orlando Perez, a student in the Diesel Technology program at Palomar College, wheeled a brand new mechanic’s toolbox through a cavernous bay at Marathon…
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Palomar College Police Implements App to Promote Staff Wellness

April 9, 2021

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Campus Police personnel now have handheld access to health resources from Cordico, the industry-standard technology platform addressing a variety of issues faced by front line workers. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Police Department (PCPD) has implemented a smartphone wellness app developed by Cordico and featuring content to help the department’s staff maintain and further…
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Palomar’s Governing Board Resolves to Support AB 927

April 8, 2021

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The state legislation would expand a pilot program that allowed community college districts in California to provide baccalaureate degrees, opening the doors for Palomar College and others to participate. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Governing Board passed a resolution by unanimous vote at its April 6, 2021 meeting in support of California Assembly Bill…
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Palomar Pathways Students Still Going Strong

March 25, 2021

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Three of the original Student Ambassadors who advised Palomar’s Pathways committee are pursuing advanced degrees in various fields. They reflect on what it was like to travel the path through community college. SAN MARCOS — Three students who participated in developing Palomar Pathways during their time at the college have gone on to universities in…
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Palomar’s Fallbrook Campus Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

March 12, 2021

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Pictured above: Craig Haukom, a Firefighter/Paramedic from the Barona Fire Department, administers a COVID-19 vaccine during the San Diego County Operation Collaboration event at the Fallbrook Education Center on Friday, March 12, 2021. Hundreds receive Johnson & Johnson vaccine during an “Operation Collaboration” event at Palomar’s North Education Center in Fallbrook. FALLBROOK — Some 400…
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