https://www.delta.edu/ Delta College News en-us Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:51:31 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-employee-awards.html Delta College will recognize the outstanding achievements of its faculty and staff, as well as celebrate years of service, at a dinner in their honor on Friday, April 5th at DoubleTree by Hilton Bay City Riverfront. Amanda Hammond Thu, 21 Mar 2019 14:19:54 -0400 Faculty & Staff Awards Featured Melissa Appold Melissa Appold https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-sterile-processing.html Fascinated by the tools and technologies used for surgery? Then a career as a sterile process technician may be your ideal job and Delta College has the advanced certificate program to help give you a head start on your adventure. Amanda Hammond Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:21:00 -0500 Featured Academics Surgical Student working in surgical lab https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-collegiate-apple-award.html The Delta Collegiate student news organization at Delta College has been recognized for creating the best student-run TV newscast in the nation. The team that produced the newscast "DeltaBeat" – specifically the February 27 episode – was presented the prestigious David L. Adams Apple Award in New York City on March 9 as part of the College Media Association’s spring conference. Amanda Hammond Tue, 19 Mar 2019 14:19:09 -0400 Students & Alums Featured Awards Collegiate Apple Award Students with the Collegiate Apple Award https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-free-pc-repair-clinic.html The Delta Information Technology & Security (ITS) Club is offering its final two free PC repair clinics of the year on March 15 and 22 in K110 from 11am – 3pm. Amanda Hammond Wed, 13 Mar 2019 09:21:00 -0500 Community PC Repair Student working in a computer lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-voter-friendly-campus.html Delta College was recently named a 2019-2020 Voter-Friendly Campus by Campus Vote Project (CVP) and the NASPA. Delta College joins 123 other two-year and four-year campuses from around the nation, who were also recognized as Voter-Friendly. Amanda Hammond Tue, 12 Mar 2019 10:02:26 -0400 Awards Featured Community American Flag American Flag https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-kenya.html When a Delta College team of current and retired faculty, students and alumni travels to Kenya in May, it will continue a 30-year tradition of collaboration with medical and educational institutions in the African nation. Amanda Hammond Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:23:00 -0500 Students & Alums Faculty & Staff kenya A student working with a Kenyan local. https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-clinical-medical-assistant.html Delta College recently created a new Clinical Medical Assistant Advanced Certificate program. This is a one-year program that addresses the growing need by local health institutions. Amanda Hammond Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:27:00 -0500 Academics Nursing student Nursing student working with faculty in hospital https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-spring-summer-registration.html Whether you are already enrolled at Delta or just want to take a class or two while you are home for the summer, Delta’s spring semester is perfect for you. Amanda Hammond Thu, 28 Feb 2019 10:02:00 -0500 Featured Academics Fire Science A Fire Science student in class https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-vietnam-voices.html “VIETNAM VOICES: Mid-Michigan Remembers the Vietnam War,” a Q-TV production, has been awarded a 2018 Broadcast Excellence Award for Best in Category – Documentary by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Amanda Hammond Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:47:00 -0500 Awards Community Vietnam Voices Vietnam Voices graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-roueche-excellence-award.html Two Delta College professors have been named recipients of a 2018 John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award, which celebrates outstanding contributions and leadership by community college faculty and staff nationwide. Amanda Hammond Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:13:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Awards Roueche Excellence Award Winners Kevin Dehne and Bruce Kemmer https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-black-history-month.html Delta College is celebrating Black History Month with a series of special events, highlighted by a panel discussion focusing on this year’s theme, “Black Migration,” on February 21 in the Pioneer Gym. Amanda Hammond Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:17:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Community Black History Month Black History Month graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-climate-leadership-award.html Second Nature and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) have named Delta the winner of the ninth annual 2018 Higher Education Climate Leadership Award for two-year institutions. Amanda Hammond Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:13:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Awards Climate Leadership Award Climate Leadership Award https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-planetarium-pink-floyd.html Beginning Saturday, February 2 at 7pm, the Delta College Planetarium will bring in an updated version of its Dome360 music show “The Dark Side of the Moon” featuring the celebrated album by Pink Floyd. Amanda Hammond Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:13:00 -0500 Planetarium Pink Floyd Pink Floyd graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-planetarium-northern-lights.html On Friday, February 1, at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City will host a special presentation about the Aurora Borealis or “Northern Lights.” Planetarium Manager and Astronomer, Mike Murray, will uncover the mystery of the Aurora using the unique wrap-around environment of the planetarium’s Dome360 Theater. Amanda Hammond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 12:46:00 -0500 Planetarium Northern lights Northern lights https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-new-board-members.html The Delta College Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed two new members, who have joined for three-year terms through 2024. Amanda Hammond Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:31:00 -0500 Community Faculty & Staff Board - Gannon and Thomas Stacy Gannon and Marcia Thomas at a Board of Trustees meeting https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-planetarium-lunar-eclipse.html On Sunday night January 20 the moon passes through the earth's shadow to create what is known as a Total Lunar Eclipse. Weather permitting, the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City will hold a free viewing session from its rooftop observation deck starting at 10:30pm local time. Clear or cloudy, the planetarium will provide a free live program in its Dome360 Theatre beginning at 10pm which will include a live video cast of the event from other locations around the U.S. Amanda Hammond Fri, 11 Jan 2019 12:35:00 -0500 Planetarium Lunar eclipse Lunar eclipse https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-new-athletic-director.html Delta College recently hired Michigan native, Dionne McCollum, as the new Director of Athletics and Student Athlete Development. Amanda Hammond Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:42:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Athletics Dionne McCullum Dionne McCullum https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-military-friendly.html For the seventh year in a row, Delta College was declared a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. This designation is awarded to the top universities and community colleges in the country that are dedicating resources to ensure military students are successful both in the classroom and after graduation. Amanda Hammond Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:31:00 -0500 Awards Veteran Services A student at the Veteran Services counter https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-student-achievement-lists-fa18.html Congratulations to the 1,961 students who earned high academic achievements in 2018 fall semester. Amanda Hammond Mon, 07 Jan 2019 09:05:00 -0500 Academics Fire Science student Student in a Fire Science class https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-mlk-award-john-neal.html Delta College Admissions Advisor John Neal, is the 2019 recipient of the College’s Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. Amanda Hammond Fri, 04 Jan 2019 11:21:00 -0500 Awards Faculty & Staff John Neal John Neal https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-incoming-show.html On Saturday, January 12 at 3:30pm the Delta College Planetarium will premiere the award-winning production “Incoming!”, a new feature show about asteroids, comets and the hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins. Amanda Hammond Fri, 04 Jan 2019 10:57:00 -0500 Planetarium Incoming! Incoming! graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-speakers-series-temple-grandin.html On Thursday, February 14, world-renowned author, professor and presenter Dr. Temple Grandin will be coming to Delta College to present as part of Delta’s President’s Speaker Series. The event is free and open to the public. Amanda Hammond Wed, 02 Jan 2019 06:00:00 -0500 Community Speakers & Events Temple Grandin Temple Grandin https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-holiday-hours.html Delta College will close for the holidays on Friday, December 21. Most offices will be open 8am – 4pm, the building will fully close at 11pm. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, January 2, with offices opening at 8am. The first day of classes for the Winter 2018 semester is Saturday, January 5. Amanda Hammond Wed, 19 Dec 2018 12:35:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Community holiday Delta College ornament https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-scholarship-application.html Delta College is currently accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2019 and Winter 2020 semesters. The deadline to apply has been extended to midnight on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. Amanda Hammond Fri, 08 Feb 2019 08:36:00 -0500 Students & Alums Scholarships Group of students in the Courtyard https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-apollo-8-anniversary.html On Friday, December 21 at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City will present a special original program about America’s first crewed mission to leave the Earth and orbit the Moon. Amanda Hammond Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:44:00 -0500 Planetarium Apollo 8 View of Earth from Apollo 8 https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-winter-registration.html Classes start January 5 for the 2019 winter semester at Delta and right now is the perfect time to register for classes and begin pursuing an associate’s degree. Amanda Hammond Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:53:00 -0500 Academics Anatomy Students working in an anatomy lab with an instructor https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-allegro.html Delta’s own music professor Brad DeRoche will be performing a classical guitar concert that will include covers of works by Albeniz, Tarrega and Bach on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 2pm. Amanda Hammond Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Faculty & Staff Brad DeRoche Brad DeRoche https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-womens-soccer-season.html It was another great year for the Delta College women’s soccer team as they placed second at this year’s NJCAA Division III National Soccer Tournament in Rockford, Illinois. Amanda Hammond Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:22:00 -0500 Athletics soccer Delta's Womens soccer team at national tournament https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-emergency-alerts.html Be the first to know of campus closures or emergencies. Sign up to receive alerts via text or email (or both!). The Emergency Text Notification Service is a free service provided by Nixle and administered by Delta College’s Department of Public Safety. Amanda Hammond Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:46:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Snow Courtyard with snow https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-apprenticeship-info-session.html Through an apprenticeship you can get 40 credits of a 62-credit associate’s degree paid for by your employer. Delta College works with 80 regional companies who have 300 apprentices. Amanda Hammond Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:23:00 -0500 Community Academics CNC CNC lab https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-soccer-nationals.html After posting 2-1 victories on October 27 and 28, Delta College is headed back to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division III National Soccer Tournament that will run Thursday, November 8 – Sunday, November 11 at Rock Valley Community College in Rockford, Illinois. Amanda Hammond Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:07:00 -0500 Athletics Women's soccer Delta's women's soccer https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-native-american-skywatchers.html On Friday, November 2 at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium will present the original program “The Native American Skywatchers” inside its Dome360 Theatre. Amanda Hammond Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:10:00 -0500 Planetarium Speakers & Events Native American skywatchers Native American skywatchers graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-sbdc-seminar.html Join us on October 25 from 8:30am to 2:30pm for the Michigan Small Business Development Center (MI-SBDC) of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s “How to Buy-Sell a Business Seminar” at the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center in Midland. Amanda Hammond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 13:11:00 -0500 Community Speakers & Events SBDC SBDC consultant https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-meet-the-candidates.html The Democracy Commitment at Delta College invites the community to attend its Meet The Candidates event on Tuesday, October 23, from 11am – 1pm, in the center hallways of main campus. Amanda Hammond Fri, 12 Oct 2018 08:31:00 -0500 Speakers & Events flag American flag https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-overcoming-our-barriers.html Delta College's Hispanic Heritage Month Committee and the Diversity & Inclusion Office will host a panel discussion entitled: “Overcoming Our Barriers; Community on the Rise” on October 11 at 5:30pm. Amanda Hammond Wed, 10 Oct 2018 17:51:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Hispanic Heritage Month Hispanic Heritage Month graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-clearing-the-haze.html This Delta College Political Forum will feature a panel delving into the health, public safety, economic and cultural impact of marijuana legalization in Michigan. The panel will respond to audience members' perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks to the pending ballot initiative. Amanda Hammond Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:27:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Clearing the Haze Clearing the Haze graphic https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-chem-process-fast-start-october.html Apply today to be trained as a Chemical Process Operator in our 13 week job training program. Get qualified to work in a high demand job earning $16.64-$24.67per hour at the region’s chemical processing plants. Amanda Hammond Thu, 04 Oct 2018 08:38:00 -0500 Community fast start Student working in Chemical Processing lab https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-stem-festival.html Walking on water, standing inside a bubble, or playing a piano with bananas for keys are just some of the marvels of science that will be seen at the 6th annual Dow Great Lakes Bay STEM Festival powered by the nationally-known Mind Trekkers of Michigan Technological University. Amanda Hammond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:29:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Community STEM Fest Students at STEM Fest 2017 https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-full-ride-scholarship.html Delta College is pleased to announce applications are being accepted for the President’s Honors Scholarship. Amanda Hammond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:16:00 -0500 Academics Katlyn Katlyn Groulx https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-a-chocolate-affair.html Delta College Foundation will host its annual fundraiser A Chocolate Affair, on Thursday, November 1 at Midland’s Great Hall at Valley Plaza in Midland from 6pm – 9:30pm. The event is the sole fundraiser for the College’s Possible Dream Program. Amanda Hammond Wed, 03 Oct 2018 13:04:00 -0500 Community Speakers & Events Chocolate Chocolate cake https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-four-new-programs.html Delta College recently created four new degree programs that will greatly serve the local and regional community and Delta students. The four new programs are a degree in Journalism and Integrated Media, degree in Digital Forensics, a certificate in Office Professions - Virtual Assistant and a certificate in Medical Office Professions - Medical Scribe. Amanda Hammond Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:11:00 -0500 Academics OAT class Students working with instructor in computer lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-nancy-hartshorne.html Dr. Nancy Hartshorne has been a psychology professor at Delta for ten years. This past summer, she and her husband traveled to Australia and Germany to work with physicians, teaching staff and families of children with CHARGE syndrome. Providing training, education and consultation for them. Amanda Hammond Tue, 02 Oct 2018 09:48:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Dr. Nancy Hartshorne Dr. Nancy Hartshorne https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-monster-light-show.html The Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center in Bay City will celebrate the Halloween season with a music entertainment show specially designed for families and adults. “The Monster Show” premieres Saturday, October 6th at 7pm and plays every Saturday in October through the 27th. Amanda Hammond Fri, 28 Sep 2018 12:47:34 -0400 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-bee-campus-USA.html It is exciting times right now in Delta College’s sustainability program as we were just certified by BeeCampus USA to become a Pollinator Campus, the first in Michigan to do so. Amanda Hammond Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:22:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology campus Spring flowers on Delta's Campus https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-sustainability-aashe.html The 2018 Sustainable Campus Index, published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), has recognized Delta College as a top performer in sustainability. In fact, Delta College ranked fifth in nation in the community college category. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:24:00 -0500 Awards Facilities & Technology Living Wall Students standing near the Living Wall. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-youth-services.html A career in youth services will give you the opportunity to help adolescents who are suffering from abuse, neglect and who are involved in troublesome activities. By helping these adolescents, you can help them realize their potential and personal strengths and have a positive impact on their lives. Amanda Hammond Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:04:00 -0500 Academics Youth Services A youth services student working at a conference table. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-voter-registration.html Register to vote at the Delta Votes! Voter Registration Drive September 17 – 19, 10am – 4pm in the Delta College library. Amanda Hammond Thu, 06 Sep 2018 12:49:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Vote American flag https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-speakers-series-Scott-Dikkers.html Please plan to join us, Tuesday, September 25, when Scott Dikkers – co-founder and longest-serving editor-in-chief of the news satire organization, The Onion, will speak in the Delta College Lecture Theater, as part of the President's Speaker Series. From 10 to 11:30 a.m., Dikkers will take us along on his journey from being a kid who loved reading Mad Magazine to fulfilling his dream of having his work published. Amanda Hammond Wed, 05 Sep 2018 14:30:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Scott Dikkers Scott Dikkers https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-spring-summer-student-achievement-lists.html Congratulations to the following students for their high academic achievement. Amanda Hammond Fri, 31 Aug 2018 08:44:00 -0500 Students & Alums Psychology Students in psychology class. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-fall-open-house.html On Tuesday, September 18, Delta College will be hosting a Fall Open House from 5–7pm. No RSVP is needed to attend this event, just check in at the Pioneer Gym on Delta's main campus. This event is much more than your average open house. Amanda Hammond Tue, 28 Aug 2018 13:21:00 -0500 Community Speakers & Events student group Students working at a table in the F Wing https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-phantom-matter.html From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the early universe, and the nearly mile-deep descent to an underground experiment in South Dakota, a new planetarium show is designed to immerse audiences in the manifold search for what is called Dark Matter. Amanda Hammond Tue, 28 Aug 2018 11:18:00 -0500 Planetarium phantom matter Phantom Matter https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-sustainability.html Delta College has a desire to play its part in protecting the environment by reducing waste, helping wildlife thrive, and becoming increasingly sustainable. Each year, Delta has made improvements to its campus to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Amanda Hammond Tue, 21 Aug 2018 12:34:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Wildflowers Wildflowers near the S wing https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-HVAC.html Delta has HVAC certificate programs for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating, and an associate’s program in service technology, all geared toward giving you the skills needed to become a residential or commercial service technician in this industry. Amanda Hammond Mon, 20 Aug 2018 09:08:00 -0500 Academics HVAC HVAC student working with instructor in lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2019-dwyer-excellence-award.html Accounting student Jamie Dwyer of Midland will be honored for her many contributions to the Delta College community and beyond with a YWCA Emerging Leader Award in a ceremony at the Horizons Center in Saginaw on March 20. Amanda Hammond Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:30:00 -0500 Awards Students & Alums Jamie Dwyer Jamie Dwyer https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-chem-process-technology.html Pursuing a degree in Chemical Process Technology can lead you to work in fields such as, chemical manufacturing, oil refining, food production, power generation, and wastewater treatment. Amanda Hammond Mon, 06 Aug 2018 09:55:00 -0500 Academics Chemical Process Technology Students working in the Chemical Process Technology lab https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-fall-registration.html Classes start August 25, for the 2018 fall semester at Delta and right now is the perfect time to register for classes and begin pursuing an associate’s degree. A person who earns an associate’s in the Great Lakes Bay Region makes an average 35 percent than someone with only a high school diploma. Amanda Hammond Thu, 02 Aug 2018 09:12:00 -0500 Students & Alums Academics Communications class Communications class https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-michael-evans.html Dr. Michael Evans has been making an impact for Delta on an international level, as he recently became an External Examiner for the History Master of Arts research degree at the University of Huddersfield in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England. Amanda Hammond Thu, 02 Aug 2018 08:56:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Dr. Michael Evans Dr. Michael Evans https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-study-abroad.html Delta College has a new exciting study abroad trip opportunity for students coming in the spring of 2019 that will take you on an 11-day adventure through the beautiful and culturally rich countries of Spain and Portugal. Amanda Hammond Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:08:00 -0500 Academics Costa Rica Students hiking in Costa Rica https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-observe-mars.html As the planet Mars makes its closest approach to Earth since 2003, the Delta College Planetarium, Sunset Astronomical Society and Bay City State Park are giving viewers a unique opportunity to see it through telescopes. On Saturday, August 11, beginning at 8pm, activities will begin inside the Saginaw Bay Visitor Center at Bay City State Park. Amanda Hammond Mon, 30 Jul 2018 11:51:00 -0500 Planetarium Mars Mars from the Hubble https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-peatross-trustee.html The Delta College Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of its newest Saginaw County Trustee. Kelley A. Peatross, Ph.D., has been appointed by the Board to fill the vacant term of R. Earl Selby, who resigned in June after serving as a Trustee for 26 years. Luke Goodrow Tue, 17 Jul 2018 11:54:00 -0500 Community New Trustee Peatross New Trustee Peatross https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-wet-program-story.html Want a career working with one of Earth’s most precious resources? Then the Water Environmental Technology program (WET) at Delta College is just for you. Amanda Hammond Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:11:00 -0500 Academics WET Student working in chemistry lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-saturn-night.html The planet Saturn is making its closest approach to Earth and the Delta College Planetarium is giving the public a chance to see it through telescopes. On Friday, July 13 at 8:30 pm, Planetarium Manager Mike Murray will present a program called “Gateway to the Stars” in the Dome360 Theatre to illustrate astronomical highlights in the current evening sky. The main focus of the show will be the ringed planet Saturn and how to observe it with binoculars and telescopes. The program is free and open to all ages. Amanda Hammond Mon, 09 Jul 2018 11:03:04 -0400 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-kimberly-wells-award.html Kimberly Wells, an Assistant Professor of Electronic Media at Delta College, will never forget what it was like to win the Michigan Emmy for her documentary Irene: Child of the Holocaust. Amanda Hammond Mon, 02 Jul 2018 09:41:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Kimberly Wells Kimberly Wells https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-agricultural-operations.html Delta College has teamed up with Michigan State University’s (MSU) Institute of Agricultural Technology (IAT), to provide a dual enrollment Agricultural Technology program that will give you a first-class education in agricultural technology. Amanda Hammond Wed, 27 Jun 2018 15:41:00 -0500 Academics Ag Tech An ag student working with a large crop truck. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-coach-mcmath.html Carlos McMath, the Head Coach of the Delta College Men’s Basketball team, was recently named 2017-18 Junior College Coach of the Year by the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM). Amanda Hammond Mon, 18 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Athletics Carlos McMath Carlos McMath https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-midland-center-dow-announcement.html Delta College was awarded $7.425 million in support of its new Midland Center. The funding is the combination of $4 million from The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, $2 million from The Dow Corning Foundation and an additional $1.425 million from the Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Foundation. Amanda Hammond Thu, 21 Jun 2018 10:51:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Midland Center Midland Center drawing with Dow logo https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-americorps-vista-grants.html Delta College has received two grants through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). The AmeriCorps VISTA project will conduct outreach to low-income communities through services dedicated to increase education opportunities, improve retention rates, increase awareness of the opioid crisis and assist with student success of nontraditional students. Amanda Hammond Mon, 18 Jun 2018 14:02:00 -0500 Community Students & Alums https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-board-seeking-trustee-applicants.html Due to the resignation of Mr. Selby, the Delta College Board of Trustees seeks to appoint a citizen of the Delta College district who resides in Saginaw County to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees until a successor is elected and qualified at the next regular community college election in 2018. Amanda Hammond Thu, 14 Jun 2018 10:22:00 -0500 Community Board of Trustees Board of Trustees at a meeting https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-selby-resigns.html R. Earl Selby, Saginaw County, has informed Delta College that he is resigning his position on the Board of Trustees effective June 22, 2018. Amanda Hammond Wed, 13 Jun 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Community Earl Selby Earl Selby https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-journalism.html Delta College has recently made some major upgrades to its Journalism & Integrated Media program, resulting in a complete revamping of the program. Now it can more efficiently match the skills needed in today’s job market. With a job outlook that is expected to grow in the next ten years, this program is a great one to enroll in if journalism is the career you wish to pursue. Amanda Hammond Tue, 24 Jul 2018 07:41:00 -0500 Academics Journalism A journalism student taking photos in the hallway. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-jupiter-night.html The planet Jupiter is currently making its closest approach to Earth and the Delta College Planetarium is giving the public a chance to see it through telescopes. On Friday, June 1 at 8:30pm Planetarium Manager Mike Murray will host a presentation in the Dome360 Theatre to illustrate the current evening sky in the show “Gateway to the Stars.” Dustin Dehne Wed, 23 May 2018 09:33:00 -0500 Planetarium Planetarium roof top visitors on the planetarium roof top deck https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-student-achievement-lists-wi18.html Congratulations to the 1,921 students who earned high academic achievements in the 2018 winter semester. Amanda Hammond Wed, 16 May 2018 14:15:00 -0500 Students & Alums Student Group A group of students working in Founders Hall. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-chem-process-fast-start-july.html Dow Chemical in collaboration with Delta College and Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!, have announced the next Delta College Chemical Process Fast Start job training session which will be held July 9 - October 25. This 13-week, 40 hours per week, accelerated training program is designed to prepare individuals for careers as Chemical Process Operators. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 15 May 2018 14:58:00 -0500 Community Fast Start Students working in Chemical Process Technology lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-green-fridays.html Green Fridays is an annual Delta College summer initiative to reduce our campus carbon footprint by keeping energy and the emission of pollutants to their lowest possible levels, without decreasing the level of education and services provided. Amanda Hammond Mon, 07 May 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Campus in the summer Campus in the summer. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-commencement.html Delta College held its 56th commencement ceremony on Friday, April 27. About 300 of the 1,700 associate degree or certificate graduates from the past year attended. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 30 Apr 2018 08:54:00 -0500 Students & Alums Academics Commencement Students listening to Delta College president at commencement ceremony. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-digital-community-college.html For the sixth consecutive year Delta College has received recognition as a tech-savvy college. The Center for Digital Education’s Digital Community Colleges Survey Awards honor community colleges that are using technology to improve how they deliver curriculum and services. Amanda Hammond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 15:29:00 -0500 Awards Facilities & Technology Digital Community College Survey Digital Community College Survey https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-to-worlds-beyond.html Beginning Saturday, May 5 at 3:30pm the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center will debut a brand new Dome360 film about the solar system called To Worlds Beyond. Amanda Hammond Thu, 26 Apr 2018 12:04:00 -0500 Planetarium To World Beyond To World Beyond https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-student-graduate-awards.html Delta College celebrated the accomplishments of our students at the annual Delta College Graduate Student Awards Ceremony on April 24. Graduates were recognized for their excellence in the classroom, service and leadership. Amanda Hammond Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:31:00 -0500 Students & Alums Awards Graduate awards Group shot of award winners. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-vietnam-voices.html Delta College Public Broadcasting will kick off its May on-air pledge drive by premiering Q-TV’s latest local documentary, “VIETNAM VOICES: Mid-Michigan Remembers the Vietnam War,” on Thursday, May 3 at 8pm. Amanda Hammond Tue, 24 Apr 2018 15:30:00 -0500 Community Vietnam Voices Vietnam Voices https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-wdcq-continues-coverage.html In early 2017, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that WCMZ-TV – Central Michigan University’s PBS station in the Flint market – was sold as part of the broadcast spectrum auction. WCMZ-TV will be signing off the air on April 23. Delta College’s PBS station, WDCQ-TV, will be available to all dedicated PBS viewers in the Thumb, Genesee and Flint area. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 24 Apr 2018 14:34:00 -0500 Community https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-employee-awards.html Delta College recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty and staff, as well as celebrated years of service, at a dinner in their honor on Friday, April 13 at Horizon Conference Center in Saginaw. Amanda Hammond Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Awards Faculty & Staff Lori Ziolkowski Lori Ziolkowski https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-collegiate-awards.html The Delta Collegiate brought home 11 awards at the annual Michigan Community College Press Association luncheon and conference at Central Michigan University on Saturday, April 7. Amanda Hammond Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:11:00 -0500 Students & Alums Awards Collegiate Collegiate staff working around a large table in the news room. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-gold-coca-cola-scholar.html Emily Gold, an honors student in the Child Development program at Delta College has been named a 2018 Coca-Cola Academic Team Bronze Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Amanda Hammond Tue, 03 Apr 2018 09:10:32 -0400 Students & Alums Emily Gold Emily Gold https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-grzegorczyk-ywca-award.html Carolyn Grzegorczyk, Delta College Business Management student, was honored as a YWCA Emerging Leader on March 21 at an award ceremony at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw. Amanda Hammond Fri, 30 Mar 2018 09:20:41 -0400 Students & Alums Carolyn Grzegorczyk Carolyn Grzegorczyk https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-saginaw-center-groundbreaking-ceremony.html The launch of construction on the new Delta College Saginaw Center took place Monday, March 26, with a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site in Downtown Saginaw. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 26 Mar 2018 17:20:00 -0500 Community Students & Alums Saginaw Center Groundbreaking A group of local administrators wearing hard hats and holding shovels of dirt at the site of the new Saginaw Center. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-goodnow-athena-award.html Dr. Jean Goodnow, President of Delta College, Michigan, was the recipient of the 29th annual ATHENA Award presented by the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting held March 20, 2018. Amanda Hammond Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:31:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Dr. Goodnow with Athena Award Dr. Goodnow with Athena Award https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-NCLEX-results-nursing-grads.html Delta College recently received the 2017 pass rate results of graduates taking the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX). Delta graduates of the associate degree in nursing program earned a 94 percent pass rate. Elizabeth Hernandez Tue, 20 Mar 2018 12:06:00 -0500 Academics Nursing Nursing students working in the lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-discover-northern-lights-planetarium.html On Friday, March 23 at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium in Bay City will host a special presentation about the Aurora Borealis or “Northern Lights.” Planetarium Manager and Astronomer, Mike Murray, will unwrap the mystery of the Aurora using the unique wrap-around environment of the planetarium’s Dome360 Theater. Elizabeth Hernandez Tue, 20 Mar 2018 10:41:00 -0500 Planetarium Community northern lights Northern lights https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-mens-basketball-national-tournament.html Delta's basketball team earned a spot in the NJCAA Division II National Tournament for the first time since 1989, when they claimed the National title. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:31:00 -0500 Athletics Men's basketball team 2018 Delta College mens basketball team https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-crystal-starkey.html The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) congratulates almost 50 recipients of its Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation. Amongst those recipients is Delta's own Associate Professor of English, Dr. Crystal Starkey. Starkey will be recognized at the annual AACC convention in Dallas taking place April 28 to May 1. Elizabeth Hernandez Thu, 15 Mar 2018 11:15:00 -0500 Faculty &amp; Staff Awards Crystal Starkey Crystal Starkey https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-saginaw-center-groundbreaking-announcement.html A groundbreaking ceremony, celebrating the launch of construction of the new Delta College Saginaw Center, will be held on Monday, March 26 at 3pm. The new learning center will be located at 319 East Genesee Avenue in downtown Saginaw. Amanda Hammond Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:49:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Saginaw Center Saginaw Center nighttime rendering https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-delta-debates-me-too.html With the #MeToo movement raising awareness about the widespread problem of sexual harassment and assault, Americans are wondering where we go from here to alleviate the problem. The Delta Political Forum Series is offering an event to explore the role of private individuals and public policy in addressing the problem. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Wed, 07 Mar 2018 21:24:00 -0500 Students & Alums Community American flag American flag https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-curry-ptk-award.html Dr. Reva Curry, Delta College Vice President of Instruction & Learning Services will be recognized by Phi Theta Kappa along with 26 other college administrators for the Distinguished College Administrator Awards during PTK Catalyst 2018. Elizabeth Hernandez Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:33:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Dr. Reva Curry Dr. Reva Curry https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-nursing-davenport-transfer-agreement.html Delta College and Davenport University (DU) have formed a new transfer partnership that enables students accepted into Delta’s Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing program to enroll in DU’s Master of Science in Nursing Concurrent Enrollment Program. Amanda Hammond Wed, 28 Feb 2018 14:36:00 -0500 Academics DU Nursing Signing Administrators signing the new nursing agreement with Davenport University. https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-spring-registration.html Get ahead this summer. Summer is a great time to take a class or two, and Delta is the perfect place. Taking a few classes as a guest student is a great way to complete your degree faster. Students also say it’s a great way to tackle a difficult subject. Amanda Hammond Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Academics Physics https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-deca-competition.html Out of the 17 students Delta College sent to compete in DECA, 16 earned a top 10 medal or a first through third place plaque. On February 2 – 4 students geared up for the competition and made their mark in Grand Rapids as they competed in a variety of events. Elizabeth Hernandez Thu, 22 Feb 2018 09:13:00 -0500 Students & Alums deca group of deca students from regional competition https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-zero-to-sixty.html The Delta College Film Production Program is currently accepting one minute film entries from Mid-Michigan high school students. Elizabeth ReynaHernandez Tue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 -0500 Community Film students Film students working with equipment https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-michigan-meteorite-talk.html On Friday, March 9 at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium and the Sunset Astronomical Society will host a special talk by Craig Whitford from Michigan State University about meteorites of Michigan. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 11:56:00 -0500 Community Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-pink-floyd-show.html Still one of the most popular soundtracks for light shows worldwide, the show features the music of famed British rock group Pink Floyd, visually interpreted with spectacular computer visualizations and special effects. The 45-minute multi-visual performance will feature Pink Floyd’s most popular album, mixed in 5.1 digital surround sound and played through the planetarium’s 12,000 watt sound system. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:04:00 -0500 Planetarium Dark Side of the Moon Dark Side of the Moon https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-student-achievement-lists-fa17.html Each semester Delta College recognizes students for their high academic achievement. Congratulations to the students who earned recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the 2017 fall semester. These students averaged a 3.5 GPA or higher. Amanda Hammond Fri, 12 Jan 2018 13:08:00 -0500 Students & Alums student achievement Students in class https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-planetarium-secrets-of-gravity.html Beginning Saturday, January 20 at 2pm the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center will debut a brand new Dome360 film called “The Secrets of Gravity: In the Footsteps of Albert Einstein.” Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 09 Jan 2018 15:30:00 -0500 Planetarium Secrets of Gravity Secrets of Gravity https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-new-foundation-directors.html The Delta College Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed three new members, who have joined for three-year terms through 2020. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Wed, 03 Jan 2018 16:00:06 -0500 Community News https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-bond-mlk-spirit-award.html Veronica Bond, Delta College Business Services Specialist, is the 2018 recipient of the College’s Spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Award. The award is sponsored by Delta’s Black Faculty and Staff Association. Members annually select a Delta College employee whose service to the institution and community exemplifies the spirit of Dr. King’s work and values. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 02 Jan 2018 11:20:00 -0500 Awards Faculty & Staff Veronica Bond Veronica Bond https://www.delta.edu/news/2018-military-friendly.html For the sixth consecutive year, Delta College has been designated as a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. This designation is awarded to the top universities and community colleges in the country that are dedicating resources to ensure military students are successful both in the classroom and after graduation. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:37:00 -0500 Awards Military Friendly Veterans in Delta College Vets Center https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-scholarship-applications.html Delta College is currently accepting scholarship applications for the Fall 2018 and Winter 2019 semesters. The deadline to apply is February 22, 2018. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 19 Dec 2017 00:01:00 -0500 Students & Alums Scholarships Students in astronomy class. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-holiday-hours.html Delta College will close for the holidays on Friday, December 22. Most offices will be open 8am – 4pm, the building will fully close at 11pm. Normal operating hours and will resume on Tuesday, January 2. Amanda Hammond Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Community Delta ornament Delta Christmas ornament hanging in a tree. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-womens-basketball-coach.html Delta College welcomes Shonda Long as Head Coach of the women’s basketball team. Long had a standout basketball career at Central Michigan University and played professionally for one season. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Wed, 06 Dec 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Athletics Faculty & Staff Students & Alums Basketball-Shonda Shonda Long court side at a basketball game. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-surgical-first-accreditation.html Delta College’s Surgical First Assistant Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and is one of only two in the State of Michigan and ten in the nation to be awarded this accreditation. Amanda Hammond Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Academics Surgical First Students and instructors in the Surgical Technology lab https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-planetarium-telescopes.html On Friday, December 1st at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center will present a special program about telescopes as part of its monthly “Gateway to the Stars” series. Planetarium Manager Mike Murray will offer insights on the different kinds of telescopes and how to use them. The show is specially designed for those that are thinking of gifting observing aids like binoculars or telescopes during the holidays. Amanda Hammond Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Planetarium telescopes Image of telescopes in the Planetarium lobby https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-distinquished-alumni-award.html Delta College presented its annual Distinguished Alumni Award to two area residents, retired attorney Eugene Mossner of Frankenmuth and Michigan State Senator James Stamas of Midland. The awards were presented at a special luncheon on November 10, at the Great Hall in Midland. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:25:00 -0500 Awards Community Students & Alums Speakers & Events 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards 2017 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-soccer-nationals.html Delta College's women's soccer team has been crowned the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA's) Division III third place champions. Amanda Hammond Thu, 02 Nov 2017 11:53:00 -0500 Athletics Students & Alums Women's soccer Delta College's women's soccer team has been crowned the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) Region XIX B Champions, earning a spot in the national tournament https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-delta-debates-beyond-the-dream.html Delta Debates, the Delta College Political Forum Series, is holding a deliberative dialogue on the topic from 6-7:30pm on Monday, November 13 at the Delta College Ricker Center. The event, titled “Beyond the Dream: Perspectives on DACA and Immigration Reform,” will feature a panel of experts on the topic including an opportunity for audience members to lend their life experience and perspective to the discussion. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 02:04:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Community Flag Waving American flag. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-hoppe-ringette.html Renee Hoppe, Associate Professor of Lifelong Wellness, can proudly say she is a world class athlete and a member of the 2017 Team USA Ringette team. Amanda Hammond Wed, 25 Oct 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Renee Renee Hoppe with ringette gear. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-presidents-honors-scholarship.html Applications are being accepted for the President’s Honors Scholarship. It’s an academic-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors from Bay, Midland or Saginaw County which covers two years of Delta College tuition, fees, required books and more. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Fri, 06 Oct 2017 08:15:00 -0500 Community Physics class Students working in Physics lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-a-chocolate-affair.html Delta College Foundation will host its annual fundraiser A Chocolate Affair, on Thursday, November 2 at HORIZONS Conference Center in Saginaw. The event is the sole fundraiser for the College’s Possible Dream Program. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 16:21:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Community Chocolate Affair Photo of chocolate torte https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-halloween-planetarium.html The Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center in Bay City will celebrate the Halloween season with a music entertainment show specially designed for families and adults. “The Halloween Music Show” premieres Saturday, October 7 at 7pm and plays every Saturday through October 28. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Thu, 05 Oct 2017 13:44:55 -0400 Planetarium Community https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-hispanic-month-round-table.html In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Delta College invites you to Building Our Future: Our Education & Our Community a Hispanic/Latino Round Table Discussion on October 12, from 5:30-7pm, at the Saginaw Ricker Center. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:47:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Community Students & Alums Jessica Fehrman Photo of presenter Jessica Fehrman https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-computer-numerical-control.html With a certificate in computer numerical control (CNC) from Delta College, you will have the skills to operate computer-driven lathes, mills, lasers and other machines to shape materials to precise dimensions. Study blueprints. Build tools and jigs. Make the things we use every day. Amanda Hammond Wed, 20 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Academics CNC Student and instructor working in CNC lab https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-dementia-care-classes.html Did you know that by 2025 it is estimated that 22 percent of Michigan residents will experience Alzheimer’s disease? Plus, more than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for loved ones with dementia, and about 33 percent of those caregivers are ages 65 and older. Delta College has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Michigan Chapter to offer classes to help local families and professionals respond with compassion to a growing number of adults affected by this illness. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 19 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Community Academics https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-presidents-speakers-series-edwards.html The Delta College President’s Speakers Series is pleased to announce Dr. Keith Edwards will discuss “Creating a Culture of Consent,” on September 26, at 11am in the Delta College Lecture Theater (G160). Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 18 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Community Students & Alums Speakers & Events Keith Edwards Keith Edwards https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-stem-talent-pipeline.html The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, Delta College and Mid Michigan Community College will establish the Employer Talent Pipeline to serve students, businesses and educational institutions. The goal is to increase the number of students who are interested in and prepared to pursue STEM related careers in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:27:00 -0500 Community https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-stem-festival.html Walking on water, 60-second ice cream and objects floating in mid-air are just some of the marvels of science that you’ll experience at the Dow Great Lakes Bay STEM Festival at Delta College. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 11 Sep 2017 07:31:00 -0500 Academics Community Speakers & Events STEM Fest Students at the 2016 STEM Festival https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-spring-summer-student-achievement-lists.html Congratulations to the 658 Delta students who earned recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the 2017 Spring and Summer semesters. Amanda Hammond Wed, 06 Sep 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Students & Alums Student Group Students working in Founders Hall https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-saturn-jewel-heavens.html Enjoy an excursion through one of the most beautiful and majestic planetary systems in space with this new Delta College Planetarium show. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:47:00 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-new-employee-leaders.html Delta College recently welcomed new employees to leadership roles. Delta employs nearly 500 full-time faculty and staff, with about 20 percent having worked at the college for 20-plus years. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 14 Aug 2017 15:17:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff B-Wing Exterior of the B wing with spring flowers https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-saginaw-center-authorized.html Delta College received construction authorization in the 2018 fiscal year budget for the State of Michigan, signed in July by Governor Snyder. Amanda Hammond Wed, 09 Aug 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Facilities & Technology Saginaw Center Rendering of new Saginaw Center https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-planetarium-great-american-eclipse.html The Delta College Planetarium will host a special presentation called “The Great American Solar Eclipse.” Delta College Associate Professor of Physics Kevin Dehne will provide a visual presentation in the Planetarium’s Dome360 Theater to give audiences a preview of the total solar eclipse that will be crossing the country later this summer. Amanda Hammond Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-centers.html Delta College has learning centers in each of the three counties - Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center in Bay City, Delta College Midland Center and the Ricker Center in Saginaw. Amanda Hammond Thu, 13 Jul 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Academics Facilities & Technology students-ricked Students at the Ricker Center https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-water-environmental-technology.html Choose a career that allows you to work with Michigan's most valuable resource – water. Check out Delta's Water Environmental Technology program. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:01:00 -0500 Academics WET Student working in WET lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-online-business-management.html Delta College has developed a totally new, totally online business management associate's degree program. It's available beginning fall semester with a part- or full-time track. We've made getting your degree even more convenient! Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 27 Jun 2017 11:55:00 -0500 Academics Students & Alums online-learning Hands typing on a keyboard. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-civic-engagement-award.html Heather Bennett was recognized with the Bernie Ronan Award at the national Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting in Baltimore earlier in June. The Bernie Ronan award recognizes a student-initiated project that exemplifies democratic skills and capacities. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 20 Jun 2017 15:44:00 -0500 Academics Students & Alums Heather Bennett Student Heather Bennett https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-winter-student-achievement-lists.html Congratulations to the following students for their high academic achievement. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Fri, 09 Jun 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Students & Alums Students in Courtyard Students in Courtyard https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-we-are-still-in.html We are still in. Delta has joined over 1,200 U.S. businesses, investors, states, cities and other higher education institutions pledging to help the US deliver on its international climate commitments. Leanne Govitz Thu, 08 Jun 2017 16:09:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff Community flag American flag https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-captureing-night-sky.html Visit this new summer exhibition featuring the work of Central Michigan University physics professor Axel Mellinger at the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center. Luke Goodrow <lukegoodrow@delta.edu> Thu, 25 May 2017 12:52:00 -0500 Planetarium Capturing the Night Sky https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-baseball-world-series.html Delta baseball is one of eight teams across the nation to advance to the NJCAA Division III World Series. It's a double-elimination tournament which begins on Saturday, May 27. Tue, 23 May 2017 14:47:00 -0500 Athletics Students & Alums Going to the World Series https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-tech-savvy.html For the fifth consecutive year Delta College has received recognition as a tech-savvy college. The Center for Digital Education’s Digital Community Colleges Survey Awards honor community colleges that are using technology to improve how they deliver curriculum and services. Amanda Hammond Mon, 22 May 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Awards Facilities & Technology Tech Savvy Digital Community College winner badge https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-seeking-vietnam-voices.html QTV has started working on their next documentary, Vietnam Voices: Mid-Michigan Remembers Vietnam, and is looking for local participants to tell their stories. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 23 May 2017 13:49:00 -0500 Community Vietnam Voices https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-stem-explorer-student-conference.html The first annual STEM Explorer Student Conference was held on Thursday, May 4 on the main campus of Delta College. This conference brought together Great Lakes Bay Region high school students - and their teachers - who participated in STEM experiences with Delta College. Since last fall, Delta has offered “deep dive” instruction programs in its STEM Explorer vehicle. Mon, 08 May 2017 09:03:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Community STEM Explorer STEM Explorer https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-commencement.html Delta honored the most recent class of graduates at the annual commencement ceremony on Friday, April 28. Over 250 of the 1,700+ associate degree or certificate graduates of the past year attended our annual commencement ceremony in Delta's Pioneer Gymnasium. Web Content Marketing Coordinator Mon, 01 May 2017 09:26:00 -0500 Students & Alums Academics 2017 Commencement 2017 Commencement https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-chemical-processing-fast-start.html Applications are now being accepted for the 13-week, 520 hour accelerated training program designed to prepare individuals for careers as Chemical Process Operators. Web Content Marketing Coordinator Mon, 14 Aug 2017 16:00:00 -0500 Community Chemical Process Operator Fast Start™ Info Session Chemical Process student working in lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-planetarium-open-house.html The Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center celebrated 20 years of stargazing with an open house for all ages. Mon, 15 May 2017 09:54:00 -0500 Planetarium Community planetarium-open-house Children with Curious George at the open house planetarium-exterior Exterior of the Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-collegiate-awards.html The Delta Collegiate brought home 22 awards at the annual Michigan Community College Press Association luncheon and conference at Central Michigan University on April 8. Web Content Marketing Coordinator Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:50:00 -0500 Awards collegiate-award An award winning photo of the mens basketball team by the Delta College Collegiate https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-registration-fall-winter.html Register today for fall 2017 and winter 2018. Convenience is one of the great things Delta has to offer. And now we've made it even easier with year round scheduling. Web Content Marketing Coordinator Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:00:00 -0500 Academics Geology class https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-diesel-technician.html Due to local demand Delta College has created a new Diesel Technician program. It is being offered in two ways, as an associate degree program and as Fast Start program. The employment outlook for entry-level heavy duty diesel service technicians is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations. Fri, 31 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Academics Diesel Technician Student working in diesel lab. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-employee-awards.html Delta College recognized the outstanding achievements of its faculty and staff, as well as celebrated years of service, at a dinner in their honor on Friday, April 7 at The Grand Banquet and Conference Center in Essexville. Director of Marketing and PR Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:30:00 -0500 Awards Faculty & Staff deroche-guitar Brad Deroche teaching guitar class. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-men-of-color.html Delta College has joined the Community College Equity Assessment Lab (CCEAL) National Consortium on College Men of Color (NCCMC). Participation in the NCCMC will enhance our commitment to improving the success of historically underrepresented and underserved students, including men of color. Wed, 05 Apr 2017 14:00:00 -0500 Students & Alums Academics https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-statewide-astronomy-night.html The Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center in downtown Bay City will host a free public event on Friday, April 7 from 6:30 to 10pm to celebrate the Second Annual Statewide Astronomy Night. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:36:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-delta-debates-trumping-obamacare.html Delta Political Forum Series discusses the future of the U.S. health system on Tuesday, April 4, from 7-8:30pm. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Tue, 28 Mar 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Community Delta Debates Flag American flag https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-CNC-fast-start.html Delta College has partnered with GST Michigan Works! to offer a short term job training program in CNC, Computer Numeric Control. This three and a half week program provides a concentrated skill set for CNC operators with training held April 24 through May 17. Fri, 24 Mar 2017 11:20:00 -0500 Community https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-LGBT-event.html In celebration of LGBTQ Awareness Month, Delta College will be hosting the Family Diversity Project's photo exhibit “We Have Faith: LGBT Clergy, Allied Clergy, and People of Faith Speak Out”. Amanda Hammond <amandahammond@delta.edu> Thu, 23 Mar 2017 00:00:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Family Diversity Project Family Diversity Projects photograph of two men holding hands. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-spring-registration-open.html Taking a few classes as a guest student this summer is a great way to complete your degree faster or tackle a difficult subject. Registration is open now. Fri, 12 May 2017 12:00:00 -0500 Academics Spring Registration Students talking with instructor in a political science class https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-bone-marrow-drive.html Delta College’s Nursing Honor Society and Student Nurses Association will be hosting a Bone Marrow Drive for individuals 18 - 44 years old. Be the match - save a life! Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Thu, 16 Mar 2017 12:30:00 -0500 Community https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-major-hegar.html "Shoot Like a Girl" author, Air Force Major MJ Hegar, coming to Delta to discuss "Women in Combat: A Soldier on Being a Catalyst for Change. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:00:00 -0500 Speakers & Events Major Hegar Major Hegar https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-planetarium-pink-floyd.html Beginning Saturday, March 4 at 7pm, the Delta College Planetarium will feature a completely modernized music dome show to Pink Floyd's immortal "Dark Side of the Moon" album. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:51:00 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-black-holes-lecture.html Delta College Physics Professor Adam VanDyke will discuss the latest discoveries about Black Holes, one of the most intriguing objects in space that result from star death. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:36:00 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-cnc-info-session.html Learn more about Delta's accelerated Computer Numerical Control Certificate of Achievement program. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 13:00:00 -0500 Academics student and instructor CNC student and instructor https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-job-fair.html Delta College will be hosting the Great Lakes Bay Employment Fair on Thursday, March 23, 2017, between noon and 3pm in the Pioneer Gymnasium. Leanne Govitz <leannegovitz@delta.edu> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 14:03:00 -0500 Community job-fair Employer at 2016 job fair. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-donor-support.html Delta College has placed eighth in its private fundraising efforts among all community colleges participating in a national survey. It also placed first among those community colleges in Michigan that participated. Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:54:26 -0500 News https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-tall-ship-documentary.html Delta College Q-TV to premiere new local documentary on the Bay City Tall Ship Celebration. Sail with us aboard a Spanish galleon! Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:03:00 -0500 Community Tall ship celebration in Bay City Michigan 2016 Tall Ship Celebration in Bay City Michigan tall ships, bay city, celebration https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-planetarium-the-native-skywatchers.html On Friday, February 17 at 7pm the Delta College Planetarium and Learning Center will present a special program about the sky legends of the Native Americans. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:41:00 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-new-board-foundation-members.html The Delta College Foundation Board of Directors recently welcomed two new members, who have joined for three-year terms through 2019. Wed, 08 Feb 2017 11:00:00 -0500 Faculty & Staff https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-academy-distinguished-lounsbury.html The Delta College Police Academy gave Paula Lounsbury the Jill Gallihugh Distinguished Alumni Award at its graduation ceremony held in December. Fri, 23 Dec 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Awards Students & Alums Police Academy Distinguished Alumni Award https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-planetarium-orion-constellation.html Delta College Planetarium will present a special program about the constellation of Orion as part of its monthly "Gateway to the Stars" series. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:47:34 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-black-holes.html Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the Black Hole.This show takes a new look at what astronomers have discovered about these mysterious objects. What are they? How are they made? Mike Murray Wed, 04 Jan 2017 11:22:00 -0500 Planetarium https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-new-website.html Welcome to the new website. Mobile friendly. Focused on programs and getting you where you want to go -- fast. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 07:50:00 -0500 Community New Website Welcome to the new website. Mobile friendly. Focused on programs and getting you where you want to go -- fast. https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-saginaw-center-site-selected.html Delta College has selected a location in the 300 block of East Genesee Avenue (at Franklin, Tuscola, Baum), to construct a new building in downtown Saginaw to serve the educational needs of students from the City and surrounding County. Director of Marketing & Public Information Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:48:00 -0500 Community Facilities & Technology Saginaw Center site selected Saginaw Center site selected https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-military-friendly.html For the fifth consecutive year, Delta College has been designated as a Military Friendly® School by Victory Media. Now in its eighth year, the Military Friendly® School designation provides service members and their families with information about post-military education and career opportunities. Director of Marketing & Public Relations Tue, 15 Nov 2016 10:34:00 -0500 Awards Veteran Center Student Veteran Center Student https://www.delta.edu/news/2017-qtv-emmy.html Robert Przybylski, Producer/Director, and Christine Santiago Drake, Independent Producer and Writer, received the nomination in the Historical Documentary category, and Pat Cronley of Flint garnered a nomination for his work on the musical soundtrack for the documentary. Amanda Hammond Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:47:00 -0500 Awards Community Delta Q-TV receives two Michigan EMMY nominations Delta Q-TV receives two Michigan EMMY nominations