BSN students mark end of year 1, give reports in community health class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2014) – “What we do every day is about helping our communities live healthful lives; outreach like this puts a powerful focus on that mission.” Such comments echoed from tabletop to tabletop as students in Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing’s benchmark Community Health Nursing course gave their inaugural project reports in the last week of class.

Judith Valloze, assistant chair for the RN to BSN program, said, “This first community health class performed beyond our expectations,” reaching hundreds of people with important needs-based messaging. The mandatory course focuses on students assessing a community to determine healthcare needs, then developing and delivering an outreach project which addresses the issue, all while working with a BSN-prepared nurse.

Projects included students working on smoking cessation in their community; developing programs and brochures on breast-cancer awareness, heart health and prevention of falls; working with vulnerable populations related to substance abuse; addressing needs of medically fragile children by creating an electronic Volusia County Resource Guide; putting on a health fair with patient education for parishioners in three local churches; developing a No Texting and Driving campaign; using parts of the CREATION healthcare acronym to help medical staff with stress; and educating a rehab-center community on Ebola. All projects involved an interdisciplinary approach to care, where the students worked with other members of the healthcare team to develop well-rounded projects.

The community health class of 41 students, all registered nurses working at healthcare institutions, are part of the first BSN cohort that concluded its first year this semester, with some students expected to graduate in May 2015.

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Saturday event makes for one-stop application and registration

Daytona State Enrollment Day, Jan. 10; classes start Jan. 20

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2014) – With the spring semester looming large, it’s time for
returning students and those new to a college career to lock in their schedule. Daytona State College offers an easy-access no-cost session next month to make registration a simple one-stop process.

Enrollment Day on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus provides an opportunity for students to complete everything from admission to registration.
How it works: Students start by completing a Daytona State application (apply online or download the application from www.DaytonaState.edu), then meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Counselor, take an assessment test (if applicable), meet with an Academic Advisor, and then register for class.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

The Daytona State Financial Aid Office will be open to assist with college education financing and will provide assistance to complete the financial aid applications (FAFSA).

Academic Advisors will also be available to talk about unique academic programs such as Honors College and Learning Communities which includes Linked Classes and Daytona State’s award-winning QUANTA program.

For additional information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/Admissions or call (386) 506-4471.

NOTE: The college Admissions team also holds on-site admissions at local high schools February through May during the school day. Parents and students should check with their guidance offices for dates and times. DSC admissions advisors can discuss program options and the enrollment process, and admit students on the spot with a checklist for class registration.

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WISE speaker program kicks off for spring at Daytona State

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2014) - From Middle East unrest, identity theft and U.S. immigration policy to improving one’s health through smart dieting and laughter, the Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) program will feature something to suit everyone’s interests when it kicks off the spring season in January.

All WISE presentations take place on Tuesdays in the Hosseini Center on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.,
from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The season opener begins on Jan. 20, when Mickey Grosman, wilderness survivalist, cancer survivor and Special Forces veteran, shares the inspiring story of his 5,000-mile Amazon expedition. Next up, Daytona Beach native, retired U.S. ambassador to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, and member of the college’s District Board of Trustees Stanley Escudero will discuss his perspective on Middle East unrest on Jan. 27.

Interested in the U.S. immigration policy debate and its potential impact on constitutional law? Then don’t miss attorney and DSC Legal Studies Professor Todd Richardson’s presentation on Feb. 3. Likewise, Lisa Fields, program coordinator of National Crime Stop, will share her expertise on another hot topic – identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim. Her presentation is slated for Feb. 10.

On Feb. 17, Bill Turner, will share how Apollo astronauts trained with some of the world’s first simulators, followed on Feb. 24 by ERAU President John Johnson, who will talk about current and future area higher education initiatives.

DSC School of Technology chair Dr. Ron Eaglin will show participants how to impress their children and grandchildren with their social media knowledge on March 3, followed on March 10 by retired veterinarian Dr. Ken Nusbaum, who will talk about various diseases and their impact on Floridians, and introduce participants to the mission of the Vets without Borders Association.

Other spring season WISE presenters include:
• March 24 - Dr. Andrew Harris – Food, Climate and Drug Interactions
• March 31 – Andrew Gurtis – Daytona One Update with DIS
• April 7 – Dr. Nancy Duke – Myths, Mysteries and Legends of St. Augustine
• April 14 – Chad Truxall – Marine Discovery Center: A Prescription for an Ailing Lagoon
• April 21 – Diane Trask – Laughter Yoga is the Best Medicine
• April 28 – DSC Professor Myra Vergani – Diabetes: Myths and Facts

The Foundation created the WISE program to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. Since 2009, WISE’s membership has grown from its original three founding couples to an association of more than 250 patrons. WISE is open to anyone age 50 or older. Find out more on the Foundation’s website.

For more information, contact Kent Ryan (386) 506-4425, email: RyanK@DaytonaState.edu.

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Calendar of events at Daytona State announced for January 2015

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2014) - Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for January 2015.

VIEW ONLINE

Events are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted.

Note: All Daytona State College campuses will be closed for the winter holiday starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 and will re-open Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.

Popular concert to air on WDSC during Christmas

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2014) – Daytona State College’s annual “Our Musical Gift to the Community” concert, performed to capacity crowds earlier this month at the college’s News-Journal Center, will be broadcast by WDSC TV 15 several times this month, including on Christmas.

Filmed live during the performances, the concert features the Daytona State Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, along with dance and theater students, in an evening of favorite holiday music and many other surprises. The concert is scheduled to be broadcast for the first time Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 p.m., repeating Monday, Dec. 22, at 2 a.m., and Thursday, Dec. 25, at 2 and 7 p.m.

For more information about WDSC’s holiday line up, visit www.wdsctv.org.

WDSC TV 15 is a non-commercial, educational television station that reaches 3 million viewers and 1.5 million households throughout Volusia, Flagler, Orange, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Brevard and Osceola counties.

For more information about WDSC call 1-800-638-9238 or (386) 506-4415 or visit www.wdsctv.org. New members welcome.

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This week at DSC; women's home basketball game and broadcast of Our Musical Gift to the Community

Cheer-on the Daytona State College Lady Falcons during their home basketball game, Monday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m.

Tallahassee Community College vs. DSC Lady Falcons
Lemerand Center (Bldg. 310)
Daytona Beach Campus
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.

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This week at DSC; Fall Dance Recital, Music Production Rocks!, and Bachelor's Degree Workshop

To help more people learn about advancing or changing their careers, the college is launching a special bachelor's degree information session on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. Faculty, academic advisors and student-services staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding programs, admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more. The information session will take place in the Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200) on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
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Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for December 2014

December Calendar of Events. Events are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted.

Note: All Daytona State College campuses will be closed for the winter holiday starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 and will re-open Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.

This week at DSC; Enrollment Days, Grocery Shopping Tips and Tricks, STEMinar, and Women's Basketball Home Game

Join Exec. Chef Costa Magoulas for a "lunch and learn" presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. - Grocery Shopping Tips and Tricks - part of the Work, Life, Balance series. Free and open to the public.

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Daytona State awarded 4th consecutive grant from Mexico

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2014) – The Mexican government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has nearly tripled down on awarding scholarship funds to Daytona State College that will help low-income Mexican and Mexican-American students defray the cost of their education.

Sponsored by the ministry’s Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME BECAS), this year’s $21,000 award far exceeds funds awarded in 2013 and will help over 100 students enrolled in adult education and college-credit programs pay for tuition and expenses such as testing fees, educational supplies and textbooks.

It’s the fourth straight year Daytona State has been awarded an IME BECAS scholarship grant. The award was presented to Daytona State’s English as a Second Language (ESOL) Coordinator Kathryn Clark this month at the Mexican Consulate headquarters in Orlando.

“This fourth grant award represents a great partnership that has proven to be life-changing for many students,” said Daytona State President Carol W. Eaton. “It helps to ensure that a pathway of opportunity is available to anyone who chooses to pursue a better life for themselves and their families through education.”

Daytona State and the college’s Foundation will match the IME grant with funding and in-kind services, along with the Sister Cities Association of Volusia County, bringing the total funding for this year’s IME BECAS initiative to nearly $41,000. Total grant dollars, matching funds and in-kind services to the program since Daytona State began the partnership in 2011 has been nearly $80,000.

Throughout that period, more than 200 ESOL and GED students, and 20 college-credit students have received help defraying the cost of their studies. Many are members of farm-worker families and reside in rural areas on the northwest side of Volusia County, Clark said; although, students from every campus and a variety of programs have received grant benefits.

“This grant frees people to make the commitment to pursue their education,” Clark said. “Some who have taken ESOL are now in GED, and they are moving up and preparing for futures as college students. Without the economic resources the grant provides, many wouldn’t be able to fulfill their educational goals. Some have had to set them aside for decades. It has been an honor to work with these students, and they are most grateful for this opportunity.” 

Established in 2003, the IME BECAS Scholarship Program is designed to raise the education levels of the Mexican and Mexican-American communities in the United States. Grants are provided to educational institutions and non-profit social organizations across the U.S. to train Mexican immigrants and Mexican-Americans interested in continuing their education and jobs skills development. The program’s ultimate goal is to help Mexican communities living abroad to better assimilate into their extended societies by opening doors of economic opportunity through education and workforce training.

The Sister Cities Association of Volusia County is a non-profit organization that promotes international exchanges between cities and people. The organization is twinned with Campeche, Mexico, and Bayonne, France, to establish mutually beneficial cultural, educational and business opportunities.

Last year, 229 students of Mexican origin attended Daytona State, including international students from Mexico and Mexican-American citizens. The vast majority enrolled in the college’s School of Adult Education. All students of Mexican descent are eligible to apply for the IME scholarship.

For more information about the program, call Clark at (386) 506-3820.

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DSC Bachelor Degrees Info Sessions can jumpstart career advancement

Plus, Enrollment Days set for spring registration; classes start Jan. 20

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2014) - With the new year approaching, it’s time to ramp up plans for the future - to explore paths that will improve quality of life and open fresh opportunities. To that end, Daytona State College offers two easy-access no-cost sessions next month: Enrollment Days and a baccalaureate information session.

·         To help more people learn about advancing or changing their careers, the college is launching a special bachelor’s degree information session on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 6 p.m. Faculty, academic advisors and student-services staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding programs, admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more. The information session will take place in the Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200) on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. (See bachelor’s degree choices below.)

·         Designed to make spring-semester registration a simple one-stop process, Daytona State offers Enrollment Day events on Dec. 2, 4, 6 and Jan. 10; classes start Jan. 20, 2015. Students can take advantage of the one-stop event to complete everything from admission to registration and have a chance to win a $350 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation.

How it works: Students start by completing a Daytona State application (apply online or download the application from www.DaytonaState.edu), then meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Counselor, take an assessment test (if applicable), meet with an Academic Advisor, and then lock in their schedule.

Enrollment Day events schedule:

Tuesday, Dec. 2, 3:30 to 7 p.m.

DeLand Campus

Student Services Center (Bldg. 7)

1155 County Road 4139, DeLand

Thursday, Dec. 4, 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Deltona Campus

Fathi Hall

2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona

Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Daytona Beach Campus

Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Daytona Beach Campus

Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

The Daytona State Financial Aid Office will be open to assist with college education financing and will provide assistance to complete the financial aid applications (FAFSA).

Academic Advisors will also be available to talk about unique academic programs such as Honors College and Learning Communities which includes Linked Classes and Daytona State’s award-winning QUANTA program.

Each Enrollment Day event will culminate with a free drawing for a $350 scholarship presented by the Daytona State Foundation - only students registering for classes at the event will be eligible for these drawings.

Related to the bachelors’ info sessions, Daytona State offers bachelor’s degrees in business, education, engineering technology, information technology and nursing, using instructional methods that include in-class, online and a combination of both:

·         The Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management (BAS) degree is designed for students who already have an associate degree, many of whom are working in their field and looking for advancement. Students in the BAS program will learn the essential components of supervision and management, including the skills needed to assume more responsibility in their career. Salaries range from approximately $46,000 to $100,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor). 

·         The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) degree is available as a standalone degree or with a concentration in Electrical Engineering. This degree is designed for students who already have an associate degree. Graduates are prepared to practice engineering in the areas of product improvement, manufacturing and engineering operational functions. Salaries range from approximately $51,000 to $78,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

·         The Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) degree is designed for students who already have an Associate of Arts degree and want to teach in the K-12 system. Daytona State offers bachelor’s degrees in seven education fields: Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education, Secondary Biology Education, Secondary Mathematics Education, Secondary Earth/Space Science Education, Secondary Chemistry Education and Secondary Physics Education. Salaries range from approximately $34,000 to $53,000 (U.S. Dept. of Labor).

·         The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree is designed for students who already have an Associate degree. Degrees in Computer Information Technology, Computer Programming and Analysis (Software Engineering Technology), Internet Services Technology or Network Systems Technology provide a seamless transition into this new program, offered online and at Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College. The U.S. Department of Labor estimates IT-related job growth to expand by more than 50 percent through 2018, with salaries for experienced BS graduates averaging in the $70,000 range.

·         The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree offers a traditional face-to-face method requiring 48 credit hours, building upon the 72 credit hours which were already earned in the associate degree in Nursing program. By choosing the Daytona State BSN program, students save over 30 percent on the cost of tuition compared to the most price-competitive area BSN programs.

For more information, e-mail Admissions@DaytonaState.edu or call (386) 506-4471.

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This week at DSC; Turkey Trot, Guitar Ensemble, and Thanksgiving Shootout - Men's Basketball

As we lead up to the Thanksgiving Holiday, you're invited to join the Fitness Center and Aquatic Center staff for Turkey Trot - a casual walk around the Daytona Beach Campus on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 12 p.m.

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Support the DSC Foundation on “Giving Tuesday”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2014) - When it comes to holiday shopping, most everyone

knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. But the Daytona State College Foundation is urging area residents to mark Dec. 2 on their calendars as a day that perhaps most aligns with the spirit of the holiday season – Giving Tuesday.

Founded in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to paying it forward, a day when organizations and people from all walks of life around the world come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

“The DSC Foundation helps thousands of students succeed by providing scholarships based on academic merit or financial need, but we can’t do it alone,” said Executive Director Kay Burniston. “Supporting our students through the Foundation is an investment in the skilled workers and professionals who will drive our local economy into the future and lift our community, so we ask that everyone who has the means, please remember us in their Giving Tuesday considerations.”

All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible. Donors can support the scholarship or program of their choice. To make a Giving Tuesday donation, visit www.givingtuesday.org, and choose Daytona State College Foundation or visit foundation.daytonastate.edu and choose Make a Donation.

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This week at DSC; Veterans Day Commemoration, Alumni Cook-Out, Men's Basketball, Open House, Jazz Concert and Proof

Daytona State College will salute service members past and present with a commemoration at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - complete with a color guard, keynote speakers and a million thanks for those who serve.

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Daytona State honors veterans on Nov. 11

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2014) – Daytona State College will salute service members past and present with a Tuesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day commemoration, complete with a color guard, keynote speakers and a million thanks for those who serve.

Organized by the college’s Office of Co-Curricular Activities, the noon event will be held in the student landing on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. The event is free and open to the public, particularly to current and former service members interested in how Daytona State helps its more than 1,300 military veterans with their transition into college life. Daytona State was recently designated a military-friendly school.

This year, the college has teamed up with amillionthanks.org, inviting students, staff and faculty to write letters of appreciation to veterans, as well as to active and reserve military serving at home, abroad or recovering in hospitals. The Student Government Association is collecting the messages and will mail them to the national organization for distribution.

Kicking off the event will be the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Color Guard, followed by keynote speaker Volusia County Council Chairman Jason Davis, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm. Davis is an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Bikers for First Amendment Rights. A 2008 graduate of Daytona State, he began a four-year term with the County Council in January 2013.

Other speakers include:
• George Jacob  - A second-year student and president of Daytona State’s Falcon Veterans Society Club. Prior to enrolling at the college, he served 14 years in the U.S. Army, where he was deployed twice to Iraq and once to the Mediterranean.
• Cathy Heighter-Moore  - a member of the American Gold Star Mothers Program, a national organization dedicated to mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country. The non-profit organization, formed in 1928, provides emotional, peer and resource support to all gold-star mothers and their families.

In addition to the American Gold Star Mothers, the Military Order of the Purple Heart and the Ormond Beach chapter of Rolling Thunder will participate in the event.

Earlier in the day, Deltona Mayor John Masiarczyk will serve as keynote speaker for ceremonies at the college’s Deltona Campus, 2351 Providence Blvd., starting at 8:15 a.m. with flag-raising.

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DSC faculty and staff shine at AFC annual convention

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2014) – From quality faculty and leadership to exemplary practices in marketing and communications, Daytona State College (DSC) earned high accolades during the Association of Florida Colleges’ (AFC) 65th annual convention held Oct. 29-31 in Destin, Fla.

The college’s head librarian, Mercedes Clement, was elected AFC’s 2015 Vice President-Elect for Regions and Chapters. The 33-year Daytona State veteran had served as Region III Director, which includes DSC, Valencia College, Seminole State College, College of Central Florida, Lake Sumter State College and Eastern Florida State College. As the incoming vice president, she will support collaborative and professional development activities within all five AFC regions during her three-year term.

Region III, for which Clement served as director this year, also earned Region of the Year honors, and Daytona State’s AFC Chapter advanced two chapter levels, from silver to platinum designation, based on increasing its membership by five percent and leading various fundraisers throughout the year. English Professor Kathleen Lazarus serves as chapter president.

Sharon Crow, who served Daytona State for 39 years prior to her retirement this fall, most recently as senior vice president of governmental relations, received the association’s Honorary Life Membership Award.

Dr. Trey Orndorff, a political science professor, earned runner-up status as Professor of the Year. The Miami University of Ohio graduate joined Daytona State in 2011 and has quickly become one of the college’s most regarded professors by students and faculty alike.

Daytona State’s Director of Equity and Inclusion Lonnie Thompson was elected to lead AFC’s Equity Commission for the coming year. And School of Student Life Skills chair Charlene Latimer retained her seat on the AFC Board of Directors.

The college also had a strong showing in AFC’s Communications and Marketing Commission’s Awards of Excellence competition, taking home 10 awards, including Best of Show and four first-place awards.

Best of Show went to a series of short videos or “vines” the Marketing Department produced as part of its Get there Faster campaign. The six videos also earned the association’s first-place Trendsetter Award.

The college also took home first place in Specialty Advertising, Radio Advertising and Print Brochure categories, second place in the Outdoor Advertising, Viewbook and Student Handbook categories, and third place in the Website and Story Resulting in Publication categories.

All totaled there were 277 entries submitted by 20 institutions in 34 categories.

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DSC’s final fall Open house set for Nov. 13, News-Journal Center

Featuring $500 scholarship drawings

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2014) – Get a center stage and behind-the-scenes look at Daytona State College's Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art, including degree and certificate programs in Music Production and Recording Technology, during DSC’s final Fall Open House, at the News-Journal Center on Thursday, Nov. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

In addition to learning about its art and cultural programs, this year Daytona State has added a unique opportunity to watch the dress rehearsal of Proof or listen to a Jazz Concert following the open house – free of charge (see more below about the performances).

The open house offers anyone considering a college education a chance to explore the many pathways offered by Daytona State to begin or advance their career or re-tool for a new job. Admissions staff will be available to discuss programs offered at Daytona State, including the:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management
• Bachelor of Science in Education (7 degree choices)
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
• Associate of Arts (University Transfer)
• Associate of Science programs
• Certificate programs

Visitors can take a tour of the college’s News-Journal Center at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach, and see state-of-the-art recording studios, as well as speak with Financial Aid experts to explore funding for college, and register for a chance to win a $500 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation, which more than covers the in-state cost of one class.

Refreshments will be provided. For additional information about the Fall Open House, call (386) 506-4471, email Admissions@DaytonaState.edu or visit DaytonaState.edu/OH.

About the performances: The Jazz Concert, 7:30 p.m. in the Davidson Theater, features energetic and diverse jazz selections from ballads to fiery Latin arrangements and everything in-between. Free to Daytona State and Volusia and Flagler county students, all others $8 per person or $15 for two.

The Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning play, Proof, by David Auburn will be performed in the Gillespy Theater starting Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. and continues Nov. 15 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Matinee performances are scheduled for Sundays, Nov. 16 and 23, at 2:30 p.m. The story: On the eve of her 25th birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, reflects on the many years spent caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father, who hopes to find valuable work in her father’s 103 notebooks. A burgeoning romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draw Catherine into the most difficult problem of all: How much of her father's madness or genius will she inherit? Free to Daytona State and Volusia and Flagler county students, all others $8 per person or $15 for two. Tickets are available at the DSC News-Journal Center Box Office at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Box Office Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; (386) 226-1927; online ticketing available at www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.

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DSC alumni association to host pre-game cook-out, Nov. 11

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2014) – The Daytona State College Alumni & Friends

Association will host a pre-game cook-out on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m., prior to the 7 p.m. tip-off for the Falcons home basketball game against Polk State College in the Lemerand Center on the Daytona Beach Campus.

Featuring free hotdogs, chips and bottled water for the first 100 DSC alums, this “tail-gating” event takes place on the south side of the Lemerand Center.

“The association’s board members are keen to attract former students to attend home games to cheer on the college’s athletic programs,” says Alumni Coordinator Kendra Payne. “Go Falcons!”

Earlier this year, the association kicked off its membership drive, aimed at inviting former students to join at no cost. In addition to being open to anyone who has earned a degree or certificate from the college, membership also is open to those who have taken at least one course, as well as transfer students, non-credit and continuing education students.
By taking advantage of their free membership, alumni enjoy these benefits:
• Invitations to special “alumni and friends only” events
• Networking opportunities
• Free admission to Southeast Museum of Photography programs and a 10 percent discount on gift shop purchases
• Free use of the DSC Library
• Free use of the College Writing Center
• Free use of the DSC Career Placement Center
• Use of the Lemerand Fitness and Aquatic Centers
• Complimentary online subscription to the DSC President’s Communique
• Use of the Dental Hygiene Clinic (DeLand Campus only)
• Use of Massage Therapy (Daytona Beach Campus only)
• Use of Cosmetology services (Daytona Beach and Deltona campuses only)
• Use of Barbering services (New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus only)
• Access to quality programming delivered by WDSC TV-15
All Benefits require a valid DSC Alumni ID card which can be obtained by completing and submitting the Alumni Association Membership form at Alumni.DaytonaState.edu.

To become a member or for more information, visit the Alumni Association website or call (386) 506-4506.

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This week at DSC; Daytona State College Tip-Off Classic (Nov. 8-9)

Show your support for DSC's Lady Falcons during the Daytona State College Tip-Off Classic (Nov. 8-9). With home basketball games Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. (vs. Palm Beach State College) and Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. (vs. Miami-Dade College), the tournament also features games at 2 p.m. both days.

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Monday	11.03	Advance Registration for Spring 2015 For currently enrolled students - classes start Jan. 20, 2015.
Monday	11.03	Dining on Campus  | Cafe 101 and Coffee Bar
Monday	11.03	Studio Arts Show (NJC)
Monday	11.03	New Tricks (WDSC)	8 p.m.
Tuesday	11.04	Southeast Museum of Photography	11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday	11.04	WISE: An Afternoon with da Vinci Robotic Surgery	2-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday	11.04	Info Session: Florida TRADE Manufacturing program The Florida TRADE Manufacturing program can open doors to a career in manufacturing through an 11-week course that starts Jan. 12, 2015.	5 p.m.
Tuesday	11.04	Inspector Morse (WDSC)	9 p.m.
Wednesday	11.05	Work Life Balance: Mindfulness - Based Stress Reduction	12 p.m.
Wednesday	11.05	Tropicante: Musical Journey Through Latin America	1-2 p.m.
Wednesday	11.05	MOVIE MATINEE SERIES: Man, Animals & Nature - Beauty, Conflict & Mythology (SMP)	1:30 p.m.
Wednesday	11.05	STEMinar: Sunlight for Chemistry	5 p.m.
Wednesday	11.05	WEDNESDAY MOVIE: Double Feature (SMP)	7:30 p.m.
Thursday	11.06	Open Registration for Spring 2015 Classes start Jan. 20, 2015
Thursday	11.06	MUSEUM FILM SERIES: Civil Rights - The Long Freedom Struggle (SMP)	7 p.m.
Thursday	11.06	Local Flavor (WDSC) A live production by students in the Television Studio Production program, featuring host Chef Costa Magoulas.	7:30 p.m.
Thursday	11.06	Hollywood Stars Film Package (WDSC)	8 p.m.
Friday	11.07	Museum Film Series: The War to End All Wars (SMP)	7 p.m.
Friday	11.07	Foyle's War (WDSC)	8 p.m.
Saturday	11.08	Southeast Museum of Photography	1-5 p.m.
Saturday	11.08	Women's Basketball Daytona State College Tip-Off Classic (Nov. 8-9)	4 p.m.
Saturday	11.08	Saturday Britcom Line-up (WDSC)	7 p.m.
Sunday	11.09	Southeast Museum of Photography	1-5 p.m.
Sunday	11.09	Women's Basketball Daytona State College Tip-Off Classic (Nov. 8-9)	4 p.m.
Sunday	11.09	Second Opinion (WDSC)	5:30 p.m.
Sunday	11.09	Doc Martin (WDSC)	8 p.m.
Sunday	11.09	Pie in the Sky (WDSC) A light-hearted British police drama	9 p.m.

November Events Calendar