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Retirement Series: Drew Gocken

Retirement Series: Drew Gocken

February 24, 2013 at 7:52 am 0 comments

By Brandon Greubel. Drew Gocken will be retiring from DMACC after 22 years, “Finally” he says. He started in 1992 as an instructor and a consultant for DMACC Business Resources. No computers were on the desks, and there was no such thing as campus email. Back then, Dan Ivis called andRead More

Continuing education brings a song to DMACC

Continuing education brings a song to DMACC

February 24, 2013 at 7:49 am 0 comments

By Jarrett Quick. Experienced musicians and vocalists at DMACC are now able to stay musically active thanks to two jazz ensemble programs introduced earlier this year. Both the vocal and instrumental programs are for experienced musicians and serve as an environment for local musicians to play and practice with like-mindedRead More

Dental Hygiene program looking for patients

February 24, 2013 at 7:47 am 0 comments

By Jarrett Quick. How would you like to get your teeth cleaned for free or cheap? The graduating students of the dental hygiene program at DMACC need students with dental problems to apply for a free teeth cleaning. Although there are a lot of requirements to meet, it can definitelyRead More

DMACC Retirement Series: Karen Heuer

DMACC Retirement Series: Karen Heuer

February 24, 2013 at 7:46 am 0 comments

By Jesse Garwick. Karen Heuer is retiring after 37 years as an instructor at DMACC. She is the Marketing/Management Program Chair. Included in the department are the Marketing, Management, Fashion/Design, Sales & Management, and Retail Management degrees and diplomas.  Many specialized certificates including Interior Design Consultant and Human Resource Management areRead More

Native Pride

Native Pride

February 22, 2013 at 10:19 am 0 comments

An hour before the Native Pride Dancers performance starts, Larry Yazzie and Arlan Whitebreast sit backstage preparing themselves. Whitebreast begins to put on his traditional garb as Yazzie puts together his bustles, which is a colorful spread of feathers and beads. “(Dancing) was a calling for me,” Yazzie said. “Read More

A true gift: The life of Dyamond Ott By Drew Brown

February 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm 0 comments

    This story is a first-person account by Drew Brown, who was Dyamond’s close friend.   Dyamond Ott, an 18-year-old DMACC student, was full of life. Dyamond loved to hang out with friends and family, but her passion was dancing. She would find happiness, even on the worst ofRead More

Continuing education brings a song to DMACC By Jarrett Quick

February 13, 2013 at 1:42 pm 0 comments

Experienced musicians and vocalists here at DMACC are now able to stay musically active thanks to two jazz ensemble programs introduced earlier this year. Both the vocal and instrumental programs are for experienced musicians and serve as a means for local musicians to have a medium to play and practiceRead More

Student alternatives for buying, selling textbooks By Jesse Garwick

February 13, 2013 at 1:39 pm 0 comments

Nobody likes paying more than what they have to: especially for a short-term-use item like a textbook. Some students even say they never used their textbook in class, and it was just a waste of their money. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives to simply purchasing brand new textbooks atRead More