Giving Thanks, Giving Back: Palomar Ready to Distribute 500 Turkeys

Giving Thanks, Giving Back: Palomar Ready to Distribute 500 Turkeys

Palomar College Foundation, Faculty and Classified Employees Union and the regional labor council will distribute 500 Thanksgiving turkeys and other food in a contactless, drive-through event on Nov. 21. SAN MARCOS — Thanksgiving will be a little brighter in hundreds...
A Deepening Commitment to Antiracism in Palomar’s Recent Past

A Deepening Commitment to Antiracism in Palomar’s Recent Past

From hosting nationally recognized thought leaders to serving incarcerated students, antiracism efforts have recently picked up speed at Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — In the years leading up to the turmoil of 2020, momentum was building within an antiracist movement...
Palomar Hosts Virtual Veterans Day Celebration

Palomar Hosts Virtual Veterans Day Celebration

SAN MARCOS — On the eve of Veterans Day and the 245th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, the staff of the Palomar College Veterans Resource Center hosted a virtual celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 10, in lieu of the traditional campus gathering. Veterans Services...
Virtual Dash & Bash Fund-Raiser Benefits Students in Need

Virtual Dash & Bash Fund-Raiser Benefits Students in Need

The third annual event was held virtually this year, raising more than $15,000 for the Palomar College Foundation in a year that has brought many additional student requests for support. Pictured above: An entry in this year’s virtual Monster Dash & Bash costume...
From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story

From Palomar to Space, Engineering Alum Shares His Story

During his virtual presentation, former Palomar College STEM student Yuri Rodea provides glimpses of a career in advanced engineering and urges students to “stick with it.” SAN MARCOS — When the Mars 2020 Rover lands on the Red Planet next year, it will begin...