"Staff in Student Activities started 'The Bear Essentials' when DMACC went virtual during the Covid-19 pandemic. We wanted a way to keep the students connected and engaged with us, wanted to provide study tips, how to stay organized, how to stay connected with DMACC resources, and how to stay active and involved with some fun events being produced by DMACC Campus Rec, DMACC Student Activities, and other clubs and departments. We wanted students to know they were not alone, the entire DMACC Community was coming together to help support one another in any way possible." ~Erin Smith, Coordinator of Student Activities, May 12, 2020