Dreamers Success Center

The Dreamer Success Center had the extraordinary opportunity to experience and witness advocacy in action at the Capital, in Sacramento. The students were engaged and fascinated with how advocacy works. This event opened their minds to a whole new world. Shoutout and a big thank you to Abraham Bedoy, from Immigrant Legal Resource Center for inviting us to this empowering experience! 🙌🙌🙌

The Dreamer Success Center had the honor of participating in the EPIC Thai, Lao, Cambodian New Year Celebration! It was such an incredible experience to see the students coming together and celebrating this special occasion. A big thank you to Susan Vang and Nancy Sin for inviting us and hosting such a beautiful and culturally rich event. 🙌🙌🙌

A big thank you to Yasmin Calvillo and AVP Rodney Rego- from Delta Campus Police department for providing an impactful and amazing presentation for our monthly “KNOW YOUR RIGHTS” workshop. Loved seeing the students engage and asking the right questions to further their knowledge with all the new updates! Special thanks to the UFW foundation and Delta College for making these workshop possible! 🙌🙌

The next available in person workshop will be May 27th in Holt 201 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

The Dreamer Success Center had the opportunity to participate in a meaningful community event at San Joaquin Delta College, hosted by Wellness Wednesday. We were proud to engage with students, share resources, and help raise awareness for Autism & Neurodivergence Awareness Day.

Thank you for including us in such an impactful event—we truly appreciate the collaboration and the chance to support our campus community! 🙌🙌🙌🙌

The Dreamer Success Center had the opportunity to visit UC Davis with a group of students. It was an inspiring experience getting to explore the campus, learn about opportunities, and imagine our future there. The students greatly enjoyed the experience and found the visit both engaging and memorable. A special thank you to Dean Marmolejo and the tour guides for making this visit so meaningful and impactful. Moments like this remind us that going to a UC Campus is possible and within reach!

Dear Delta College Community,
I’m excited to share the message below from Professor Mario Moreno highlighting a powerful student art exhibition currently on display in the Dreamer Success Center.

Lotería: Somos Nosotros
 
A Chicanx Art Exhibition at San Joaquin Delta College’s Dreamer Success Center in April 2026
 
Lotería has been played in Mexico for over a century. There are few people with roots in that region who did not grow up with the game, including the cards, the calls, and the laughter around the table.

Through its artful cards, it carries the faces of everyday people and the images of everyday life, including things we recognize and things that are ours, especially in the Chicano community. The images are part of the magic of the game because they connect people to elements that are seen around us.
 
Students in the Spring 2026 Art 9 Chicanx/Latinx Art: Resistance and Affirmation Through Painting class started their project by playing the original game. The classroom got loud fast. Lots of laughter, lots of ¡Buenas!

Then came the harder part. Each student had to figure out what images belong in their Lotería. What images speak to where I come from, what I carry, or what I see? They carefully considered their community, culture, and broader society. They researched. They reflected. They painted. The cards on this wall are their answer: La Luna, La Catrina, La Dama, El Sombrero, El Sagrado Corazón, El Diablito, La Cucaracha, La Espada, El Maíz, La Granada, Rafflesia Arnoldii, Huītzilōpōchtli, El Elotero, La Migrante, El Alienígena, and More Equal.
 
Come see the show at the Dreamer Success Center through April. Look at the cards. Laugh. Reflect. Remember. Renew.

¡Bueno! - Mario Moreno

🦋The Artist Talk with Professor Mario Moreno was a full house, filled with love, culture, and history. I was grateful to be able to stop in and listen as he shared insights from his sabbatical and the heart behind his work.

This is his final semester at Delta (Spring 2026), and he will truly be missed on campus. It has been an honor to work alongside him, and I’m thankful for the thoughtful gift he shared during his presentation.

The Dreamer Success Center wishes Professor Mario Moreno all the best as he enters this next chapter—retirement after this semester. 🦋

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Late post, but such a good read🦋
Shoutout to Alejandra Baltodano for Every Word Counts: Media Literacy Through an ESL Lens.

I really loved how Professor Tara Cuslidge-Staiano breaks media literacy down into four simple actions: examine, question, interpret, and explain. Simple, powerful, and so needed especially for multilingual learners.

Highly recommend checking it out.
🦋Link in bio


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Join us for a Know Your Rights Workshop.
Come learn, ask questions, and feel more confident in understanding your rights.
Open to students, staff, and faculty of San Joaquin Delta College.

🦋See flyer for dates & times🦋