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...
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...
Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People

Opening the Campus Doors to Marginalized People

Building on a foundation of student advocacy, dedicated faculty and staff at Palomar College spent decades dismantling prejudiced systems, and making the campus a welcoming place for underserved communities. SAN MARCOS — Following the turbulent 1960s and ‘70s, Palomar...
Fashion Week San Diego to Feature Two of Palomar’s Own

Fashion Week San Diego to Feature Two of Palomar’s Own

A Palomar College faculty member and a former Palomar student will both have work exhibited during the virtual Fashion Week San Diego event scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17. SAN MARCOS — Two fashion designers with close ties to Palomar College will be featured in...