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Palomar Hosts Black History Month Workshops

February 7, 2023

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SAN MARCOS — For the third year, educators and students from Palomar College and around the country are exploring the history and creativity of Black History Month with a series of workshops available on Zoom and in person at the College’s San Marcos campus. “To be able to offer this many workshops and have this…
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Palomar College Seeks to Fill Trustee Garcia’s Governing Board Seat

February 3, 2023

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SAN MARCOS — The Palomar Community College District (PCCD) is taking steps to fill the Governing Board seat of Trustee Area 2, after the President of the Board, Christian Garcia, announced his resignation on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Garcia is stepping down after being appointed to the Escondido City Council, District 3. “On behalf of…
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Poway to Palomar Student’s Powerful Story Wins NYT Contest

February 3, 2023

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RANCHO BERNARDO — For most Americans who discover 17-year-old Joyce Orishaba’s story—at least for the next year or two—it will begin like this: “I am six years old, sleeping with nothing but a banana leaf over my shoulders to keep me warm.” That’s the opening line of Orishaba’s 100-word essay, entitled “A River Runs Through…
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Spring Semester Begins at Palomar College

February 2, 2023

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SAN MARCOS — Thousands of students made their way back to campus on Monday and Tuesday, January 30-31, 2023, for the beginning of the Spring semester at Palomar College. The main campus and Education Centers in Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook were in full swing, with hundreds of classes and all student services available. “It’s…
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Palomar College Hosts Social Justice Community Festival

January 27, 2023

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SAN MARCOS — Three days before the beginning of the Spring semester, Palomar College hosted its second annual Social Justice Community Festival, featuring food, music, information and interactive experiences designed to further Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism (DEIAA). The festival was held in the Performing Arts complex of the San Marcos campus on Friday,…
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Palomar’s Rising Scholars Program Presents to State Board of Governors

January 26, 2023

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The program director and an alum of Rising Scholars spoke to state officials about the thriving program for formerly incarcerated students at Palomar College. SAN MARCOS — Two representatives of Palomar College’s Rising Scholars program presented to the California Community College Board of Governors and Interim Chancellor Dr. Daisy Gonzales during a trip to Sacramento…
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Women’s Basketball Team at Palomar Top-Ranked in State

January 6, 2023

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SAN MARCOS — Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the undefeated women’s basketball team at Palomar College has been ranked No. 1 in the state by the Coaches Association, setting them up for a strong drive toward the state tournament next month. The California Community College Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, or CCCWBCA, voted Palomar the top…
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Palomar College Foundation Names New Board Chair

December 27, 2022

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The leadership of Palomar’s nonprofit Foundation organizes for the next two years, as Pete Rogers concludes a three-year term as Chair. SAN MARCOS — The Palomar College Foundation will welcome a new Board Chair, Will Rivera, who assumes leadership from current three-year Chair Pete Rogers, alongside a new slate of officers for 2023-24. Rivera is…
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