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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

DMACC History

February 24, 2013 at 7:44 am 0 comments

By Alex Payne. An estimated 40 faculty and staff prepare to retire at the end of this semester. When they go they will take a part of DMACC history with them. Follow our three part series taking a look back through DMACC’s history. DMACC was established as Area XI CommunityRead More

Alternatives for buying and selling textbooks

Alternatives for buying and selling textbooks

February 24, 2013 at 7:41 am 0 comments

By Jesse Garwick. 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 brandRead More

A Gift of Life

A Gift of Life

February 22, 2013 at 10:38 am 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 of days. She livedRead 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