Palomar College’s 54th Fire Academy Holds Graduation Ceremony
ESCONDIDO — In a ceremony attended by hundreds of family, friends and local firefighters, Palomar’s 54th Fire Academy honored 35 graduates at the California Center for the Performing Arts on Monday, Dec. 17. “You guys were given so many tasks to perform, and you did...
Two More Awards for Palomar’s New Maintenance & Operations Project
Set to open in early 2019, the innovative and energy-efficient Maintenance & Operations complex has earned its second and third design awards. SAN MARCOS, CA ― With back-to-back design awards in November and December, the new Maintenance & Operations (M&O)...
Palomar Community College District Swears in Trustees
Mark Evilsizer begins his fifth term and Norma Miyamoto begins her first term as the board holds annual election of officers at Tuesday, Dec. 11 meeting. SAN MARCOS, CA – At its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, the Palomar Community College District...
Palomar College Foundation Raises More Than $68,000 on Giving Tuesday
This year’s holiday fundraising effort—in which student volunteers staffed the phones to get the word out on Tuesday, Dec. 4—yielded more than $68,000 to support scholarships and key student programs. SAN MARCOS — On Tuesday, Nov. 27—also known around the U.S. as...
At Community Showcase Event, Palomar Honors Bob and Marion Wilson
At the college’s inaugural Community Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 4, hundreds of attendees gathered to hear a report on a stellar year and honor the Wilsons for their philanthropic efforts in North County and beyond. Pictured above, left to right: Palomar College...
Holiday Shopping 101: Art Sale Planned Nov. 28 – Dec. 1
What: The semiannual campus art and craft sale. When: Wednesday, Nov. 28 through Saturday, Dec. 1 Where: Art Department courtyard, located next to the Boehm Gallery and the C and D Buildings Palomar College 1140 W. Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 Details: Christmas...
“Better Together” Community Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 4
Pictured above: This year's Comet Award recipient, Bob Wilson, talks to Palomar College Superintendent/President Dr. Joi Lin Blake at the groundbreaking of the Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center in March 2018. What: Palomar College Foundation’s “Better...
Every Donation at Palomar’s #GivingTuesday Event Will Be Matched
With a catered lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 27, the Palomar College Foundation will raise money for scholarships, textbook assistance and the Palomar Promise. SAN MARCOS, CA ― It’s a season for giving thanks and giving back, and several generous donors have stepped forward...
Palomar Opens New Food & Nutrition Center in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Anita & Stan Maag Food & Nutrition Center expands Palomar’s food pantry program and provides additional resources to address student food insecurity. Pictured above, left to right: Palomar College Governing Board Student Trustee Amber Bancroft; Trustee...
Accommodating Student Parents: NCHEA Workshop at Palomar Oct. 26
What: Palomar hosts North County Higher Education Alliance (NCHEA) workshop: Best Practices for Supporting Pregnant and Lactating Students. When: Friday, October 26, 2018 12 – 2 p.m. Where: Palomar College 1140 W. Mission Road San Marcos, CA 92069 Room MD-157 Details:...