Delta may acquire $1.2 million less in revenue than usual due to declining enrollment and may face a budget deficit in the 2014-2015 school year. Debra Lutz, Vice President of Business and Finance, said Delta is trying to reduce expenses and lower losses in revenue. The college has an annual […]
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President speaker series explores the beginnings of the universe
The next chapter in the President Speaker Series is called “Listening to the Universe for the Sounds of Creation.” This event was hosted Janna Levin, a cosmologist who researches the early universe as well as the science and behavior of black holes. Levin is a professor of astronomy and physics […]
Professor William Ketchum retires after 37 years
After 37 years at Delta College, William Ketchum is retiring, effective May 1. Ketchum began his career at Delta in 1977 as news bureau chief and later switched to academics and rose through the ranks to associate professor of English. He said all he ever wanted to do was either […]
Pot or not?
On April 8, as part of the Delta Debates Political Forum Series, a panel will discuss and debate the potential legalization of marijuana in Michigan. Edward M. Czuprynski, Bay City personal injury attorney; Mike Krecek, Director of the Midland County Health Department; and Delta students Charles Drake, 27; and […]
Summer program available for struggling math students
David Redman, Math Division Chair, and Nate Blecke, Professor of Mathematics presented their plan for the 2014 summer Math Booster to the Board of Trustees on March 18. Math Booster is a two-week program, free for students, aimed at moving students up a level or completely out of developmental […]
Lawrason and Klein win Campus Compact Awards
Two of Delta College’s professors of political science, Associate Professor Lisa Lawrason and Assistant Professor Kim Klein are winners of the Campus Compact Award. Both were designated by peers as the faculty/staff persons on campus who have made the most outstanding contributions in service-learning and community service. The award recognized […]
Locals seeking insurance have fears about Affordable Care Act as deadline nears
The March 31 deadline to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, or as many call it, Obamacare, is coming to a close as some Michiganders scramble to sign up while others remain unaffected. “I haven’t finished yet,” said 22-year-old Delta College student Heather Gray from Freeland, […]
Hillary 2016?
There’s been plenty of buzz over the last several years regarding Hillary Clinton’s potential 2016 candidacy for President of the United States. Clinton has not yet stated whether or not she will run, but Delta College students and staff have several opinions concerning the Clinton’s and other women’s chances at […]
March Madness food drive in full swing this week
The fourth annual March Madness food drive starts today, Monday, March 24, lasting through Saturday, March 29. Brigit Dyer, Colleen Wilson-Rood and Jennifer Duncan make up the March Madness Committee. Professors are encouraged to ask their students to bring in non-perishable, non-expired food items to be donated to the Delta […]
Bay County Commissioners vote against LGBT ordinance 4-3
After over two months of deliberation, the Bay County Board of Commissioners have voted down a proposed ordinance that would have banned discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people in all Bay County-related employment and contract agreements. The final 4-3 vote took place on March 11 at the Bay […]