Mitchell Rivard wasn’t your typical student. As a junior in high school he was already preparing himself for college, not by saving money, but by dual-enrolling at Delta College. “I was starting as a junior in high school (Bay City Western) and I was interesting in getting some of my […]
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Walk this Way
UNIVERSITY CENTER, Mich. – Gentlemen were standing a bit taller, if perhaps slightly more unsteadily, at Delta College on March 19. About a dozen men donned high-heeled pumps and strolled around campus as part of a Walk in Our Shoes event, sponsored by the Women’s History Committee, to raise awareness […]
Delta students take a walk through women’s history
Have you noticed the cardboard cutouts of women around Delta lately? The women are there for a walking tour called Women Who Dared. The women who are in the tour dared to break through the confines of their individual cultures. “Some have fought for civil rights, some are athletes that […]
Cast your vote for Delta student senators
Later this month, Delta College will hold a week-long election for student senators. Voting for student senators begins on March 31 and lasts until April 6 at midnight. Voting is conducted entirely online. The ballots can be found at http://www.delta.edu/student-engagement/studentsenators.aspx. The three students with the most votes will be student […]
Downtown Saginaw zone recommended to Delta Board for new center
After months of assessment and debate, the Delta College Board of Trustees heard the recommendation on which zone should be chosen for the new Saginaw center. Doug Kosma and Frank Markley of the architecture firm SmithGroup JJR and President Jean Goodnow recommended the Downtown zone. There were four zones […]
Instructor shares journey to womanhood
UNIVERSITY CENTER – After many decades, Charin Davenport, 58, is finally conquering a fear that she has lived with nearly her whole life. The Bay City woman has been learning to shed her anxiety and embrace who she is: a transgender woman. Davenport did not always go by […]
Butterflies are blooming at Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens is featuring its 16th annual Butterflies in Bloom event, which began on February 28 and runs through April 20. The garden’s conservatory is home to over 200 butterfly species from various regions around the world during this event. This event is $5 for adults, free for children under […]
Black leaders promote change
On Feb. 21, the Delta College Ricker Center held Black Men Matter’s second installment and was co-sponsored by Delta College and Youth Empowerment and Solutions. This convocation was moderated by Lorenzo Pierson, founder of Black Men Matter and featured panelist Byron Hayes, Demond Tibbs, Rufus Bradley, Kevin Gregory and […]
Research family tree through workshop
Whether you are researching your family tree for connection to history, finding lost relatives, medical history or to leave a legacy for your children, Amy French, History Instructor at Delta College, has tips for making it successful. Choosing the first family member and when the interview takes place are the […]
VP candidate a team player
Delta College continues to search for a Vice President for the Instruction and Learning Services. One of the four candidates is Stephen L. Strom, a professor from Anchorage, Alaska. Strom is a professor of Aerospace Studies as well as an Associate Dean of Extended Studies and Workforce at the University […]