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Transitions Program Celebrates Summer Graduates

August 17, 2021

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The summer session concluded with 22 students receiving Certificates of Completion. For many, it was the first step in a new journey. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College “Corrections to College” program, known as Transitions, celebrated 22 formerly incarcerated students who completed the intensive eight-week program to earn Certificates of Completion on Friday, August 13,…
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Fall Semester Registration Event Planned on Campus August 13–14

August 5, 2021

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SAN MARCOS — Students preparing for the upcoming fall semester will have an opportunity to visit the Palomar College main campus to get their enrollment, admissions and financial aid questions answered. “We are excited to welcome students back to campus and help them get ready for the fall semester,” said Assistant Superintendent/Vice President of Student…
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Palomar College Governing Board Adopts COVID-19 Employee Vaccine Requirements

July 15, 2021

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The board also updated the language of previous “Communicable Disease” policies to reflect the pandemic. SAN MARCOS — The Governing Board of the Palomar Community College District (PCCD) voted on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to adopt a new “COVID-19 Vaccination and Immunization Plan” requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated against the virus to be…
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Marines Turn Military Training Into Palomar College Credits

July 9, 2021

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A gunnery sergeant’s experience in the Palomar College military leadership program illustrates its potential to engage Marines in higher education while on active duty. CAMP PENDLETON — After 18 years and six tours with the Marine Corps, Gunnery Sgt. Ricardo Candelario has ample experience in uniform. But it wasn’t until Palomar College introduced its Military…
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Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum at Palomar College Wins Two Awards

July 9, 2021

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Upgrades to the 10-acre preserve were completed in September 2019. Two organizations have since recognized the project, one as “Project of the Year.” SAN MARCOS — The Edwin & Frances Hunter Arboretum, a 10-acre preserve that was renovated in 2019 to include ADA-compliant walking trails and water-saving irrigation, has won a pair of awards from…
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New Dean Will Lead Palomar’s Career Education Programs

July 7, 2021

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Susan Wyche will lead a wide-ranging instructional division that includes credit and non-credit, apprenticeship, public safety and numerous programs designed to lead to careers and boost the region’s economy. SAN MARCOS — A long-time educator and community college leader, Susan Wyche, has been hired to lead one of Palomar College’s broadest instructional divisions as Dean…
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Three Palomar Students Awarded Puente Scholarships

June 17, 2021

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SAN MARCOS — Three Palomar College students have been awarded Puente Statewide Community College Scholarships, capping their first year in college and the successful completion of a program focused on college and transfer success. The students selected as scholarship recipients were Chris Garcia, 19, of San Marcos; Lorna Martinez, 18, of Vista; and Oseas Garcia,…
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Two Palomar Students Start New Jobs With Free Tools

June 11, 2021

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The two trainees at Hanson Aggregates in San Diego each received a set of tools valued at $3,900 as part of a partnership between Palomar College and Project Cornerstone. SAN DIEGO — On their second day as apprentice mechanics at Hanson Aggregates, Jack Schwinkendorf and Sayra Martinez received bright blue tool boxes filled with Snap-On…
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