This week at DSC; Admissions Open House, Faculty Flute Recital, and "Stage Fright"

Featuring Red Carpet Selfies, the Admissions Open House on theDaytona Beach Campus - Tuesday, Oct. 28, 4-7 p.m. - provides the opportunity for future students to explore a college education, choose ways to advance their career or re-tool for a new job.

Showcases: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision & Management, Cosmetology, Dental Assisting, Bachelor of Science in Education, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Building & Architecture, Hospitality/Culinary, Photography, and TV Production.

 Workshops for Financial Aid and Dual Enrollment for high school students will be held at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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Kiwanis carries on tradition, donating to DSC student scholarships, partnering in golf tourney fundraiser

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2014) – Daytona State College welcomed a $3,500 gift on Oct. 9 from Kiwanis Club of Daytona Beach in continued support of student scholarships.

Kiwanis officers Buddy Budiansky and Suzanne Steiner presented the check to Dr. Carol W. Eaton, president of Daytona State (far right), and Kay Burniston, executive director of DSC’s Foundation (far left), as pictured.

The gift supports the Daytona Beach Kiwanis Scholarship Fund, which has provided over $40,000 in scholarships to Daytona State students since 2008. The Kiwanis Club of Daytona Beach is the oldest active service club in the Daytona Beach area, established in 1921.

Kiwanis also partners with Daytona State each year in a popular fundraiser golf tournament – Score One for Kids. The 40th tournament is set for Friday, April 24, 2015, at the exclusive, private Sugar Mill Golf & Country Club in New Smyrna Beach. Sign-ups will start soon; for more information, check the Score One for Kids website, email john@mfswear.com or call (386) 258-5632. Businesses or individuals also can support the fundraiser through sponsorships and donations; and door prizes are welcome.

The golf tourney proceeds stay in the Daytona Beach area and help fund various education-related programs for underprivileged children from kindergarten through high school, including scholarships to Daytona State.

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Calendar of events at Daytona State announced for November 2014

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2014) - Daytona State College presents the calendar of events for November 2014.

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

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Center for Business & Industry offerings match workforce interests

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2014) – The Center for Business & Industry (CBI) at Daytona State College addresses timely training needs of a broad spectrum of employers and professionals; its November offerings provide functional learning in subjects ranging from leadership to pool operations, pumps and Microsoft Office products.

• Pumpology School: On Nov. 6, in partnership with Thompson Pump, CBI presents a one-day workshop, “Pumpology School,” that combines six courses approved by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE), the Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB) and the Florida Rural Water Association (FRWA). This workshop provides hands-on demonstrations and classroom training from recognized industry experts. Topics include the measurement of sound for pumps, calculating system head curve, determining friction loss, various curve reading methods, differences of variable and positive displacement pumps, backup pumps for lift stations, eight steps for proper pump failure analysis and more. Tuition: $200 (FRWA CEU Administrative Fee $35 for members, $65 for non-members. Must be paid in advance along with tuition). The workshop meets on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Emerging Leadership Series: Bringing more than 20 years of leadership, management,  training and development experience, Mark Toombs will guide participants in the Emerging Leadership Series beginning Nov. 11. The series covers several key business skills and how to apply them within an organizational context. Effective leadership, better decision making, talent development, coaching, change management and strategy formulation form the core of the program's curriculum. Using in-depth discussions, skills practice and case studies, each half-day module teaches skills to maximize both individual and team performance. Cost: $595 for the series (includes all student materials and refreshment breaks). The series meets on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, Nov. 11, 18, 25 and Dec. 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Certified Pool Operator Training Course: With a convenient mid-week evening and weekend schedule, the Certified Pool Operator Training Course was established by the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF) to teach how to safely and efficiently manage and operate swimming pools and spas. Upon course completion, participants must demonstrate knowledge of the topics covered by successfully answering 75 percent of the questions on the NSPF CPO-certification exam. The course fee is $295 including text book. Classes are held on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus and start on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 9 p.m., continuing Wednesday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Nov. 20. The course concludes on Saturday, Nov. 22, 8 a.m. to noon.
• Microsoft Office: The CBI’s series of Microsoft Office classes continues during November with classes in PowerPoint 2010 (Basic and Advanced), along with Access 2010 (Basic). Each one-day class is $85 and includes a student workbook and a CD containing the lab files used in class. Each class meets on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PowerPoint, Basic – Nov. 4; PowerPoint, Advanced – Nov. 11; and Access, Basic – Nov. 19.

The CBI is located in Bergengren Hall, room 236, at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. For registration or more information, call (386) 506-4224, email ParkerJ@DaytonaState.edu or visit www.DaytonaState.edu/CBI.

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Daytona State to host abilities-awareness event, Oct. 22

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2014) - The 24th annual Abilities Awareness Day at Daytona State College will be held on Wednesday, Oct.22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event brings together
non-disabled and people with disabilities to share fun, information, education and understanding. The event helps promote and build an integrated community by assisting people with different abilities to learn together and access resources that Daytona State and Volusia County have to offer.  

The celebration features:

• performances by the OuttaSight Band and Deaf Dance Troupe from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
• games and a wheelchair rally held by the college’s Occupational Therapy students
• informational tables about regional support services

All activities are in the main courtyard of the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Organized by the college’s Office of Student Disabilities Services and sponsored by the Co-Curricular Activities Department, the event is free and open to the public.

(Caption) Through demonstrations and simulations, non-disabled participants can experience barriers faced by people living with disabilities.

For more information about abilities awareness day, contact Lisa Wise, (386) 506-3530, WiseL@DaytonaState.edu.

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This week at DSC; fall open house at the Deltona Campus - Oct. 16

To help future students take the first step, Daytona State College invites students of all ages and interests, parents and families to choose an open house close to home. This week's open house is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16, 4-7 p.m. on the Deltona Campus.
 
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Bernier Show at DSC features discussion of the law and “The Money All-Stars”

Public invited to attend or call into the 10/23 event

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2014) – A professor and legal expert will enlighten listeners and visitors through a discussion with students – “Looking at the Law” – during WNDB 93.5FM/1150 AM’s Marc Bernier Show, a live broadcast hosted by Daytona State College, set for Thursday, Oct. 23. This special series of Bernier’s show focuses on community topics of interest, news, wide-ranging guests and an open forum.

Bernier’s first guests are Daytona State professor Kim Grippa and students from her paralegal studies course enacting a class activity examining questions of law in case studies. Grippa holds a J.D. from Florida State University College of Law and a B.S. in Business Administration from State University of New York at Albany. Among her career highlights, she is a Master Faculty graduate and was appointed to Judge David Beck’s Pro Se Litigant Project and was recognized by the 7th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem Office for the recruitment of  volunteer child advocates. The exercise and discussion run from 3 to 5 p.m.; all are welcome to attend and add questions or comments.

In addition to news of the day, his next segment features "The Money All-Stars" talking about money issues in a panel discussion from 5 to 7 p.m. The public is invited to pose questions and share insights during the panel talk.

WHAT:  WNDB live broadcast on topics of interest to the community; guest experts join host Marc Bernier from 3 to 5; public open forum with "The Money All-Stars" from 5 to 7 p.m.

All welcome to attend or call in. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

WHEN:  3-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014
WHERE:  Daytona State’s News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. in downtown Daytona Beach

All are welcome to listen and watch the show in the studio theatre – the Elaine & Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Theatre.

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This week at DSC; fall open house at the Flagler/Palm Coast Campus - Oct. 7, Abracadabra - Oct. 9

To help future students take the first step, Daytona State College invites students of all ages and interests, parents and families to choose an open house close to home. This week's open house is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 4-7 p.m. on the Flagler/Palm Coast Campus.

 

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DSC’s largest gift conveyed - $ 4.2M endowment for scholarships

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2014) – A near $4.2 million gift bequeathed to Daytona State College upon the passing of a final heir has been fulfilled. The Nunamann family’s one surviving nephew, Stephen B. Dietz Jr., passed away this spring.

Over the past 12 years, the George C. Nunamann Trust has assisted over 800 Daytona State students with scholarships based on academic performance and financial need. That support came from a portion of a gift shared with family members as willed by former New York banker and investor George Nunamann, who had lived in Daytona Beach for 27 years in retirement.

In 1984, he established the trust and named members of his family its beneficiaries. He also designated Daytona State as the full beneficiary once the trust’s designated family members passed away, stipulating that the college establish the George C. Nunamann Scholarship Fund to pay the tuition of qualified students. The $4.2 million dollars will be endowed and the interest earnings will fund scholarships.

In 2012, the college recognized Stephen B. Dietz, his family and Mr. Nunamann during a dedication ceremony that named a campus building after the generous benefactor. Building 200, which houses education and business programs on the Daytona Beach Campus, was named the George C. Nunamann Hall.

“Mr. Nunamann’s generous gift will benefit many deserving students over many years ahead,” said DSC President Carol W. Eaton. “As a successful businessman, he knew the value of higher education, and how, combined with hard work, each graduate can make a difference, both in reaching personal goals and fueling the region’s economic success. We are deeply honored by his generosity.”

Rafael Ramirez, president of the college’s Foundation Board of Directors, said, “People like George Nunamann are a model to live up to; we should look to his example as we consider how to help others become more productive and successful citizens.”

The need for student scholarship and support continues to grow. Presently, the Foundation is able to assist approximately 30 percent of those who apply for scholarships, underscoring a greater need to support Daytona State students.

For more information, contact the Foundation, (386) 506-3195 or Foundation@DaytonaState.edu.

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Girl Scouts honor co-founder of Center for Women and Men

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2014) - Ellen O’Shaunessy, a former professor and co-founder of what today is known as Daytona State College’s Center for Women and Men, was honored on Sept. 27 by the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council during its 17th annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala held at the Rosen Hotel in Orlando.

O’Shaunessy received the organization’s Women of Distinction Community Impact Award in recognition of the thousands of students who have been served by the center over its 38-year history. In 1976 O’Shaunessy helped establish the Women’s Center to serve displaced homemakers with little to no work experience, who because of divorce, widowhood, or other circumstances had to suddenly seek training and employment.

“We are so proud of Ellen,” said Veronica A. Oxford, associate director of the Center for Women & Men. “Through her dedication and continued support of our mission, the Center has provided hope and a springboard to better lives for countless Volusia and Flagler County residents.”

O’Shaunessy retired from teaching in 2005, but has remained active on the Center’s advisory board, as well as with many area civic organizations, including the American Association of University Women, which also is supportive of the Center and DSC students.

In 2012, the Women’s Center expanded its scope to serve men as well and changed its name to the Center for Women and Men. It is located on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, with satellite offices on the Deltona and Flagler/Palm Coast campuses.

Among its program offerings are:
• Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) - A federally funded program that provides eligible Daytona State students with child care assistance.  Last year, 65 students received child care assistance through CCAMPIS.
• Fresh Start - Free four-week courses that help women and men transition into college by providing support, offering practical life skills, and helping them develop personal and career goals. Last year, 250 students completed a DSC Fresh Start program.
• New Directions – Assists eligible non-traditional students seeking associate degrees. Last year, 64 students were served through New Directions.
• Other resources include a Clothes Closet for students preparing for job interviews or who need appropriate attire for work.
• Book Loan Library – A program for currently enrolled students to borrow a textbook. Last year 411 students were able to secure a book.
The Girl Scouts of Citrus Council has been serving girls throughout Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties since 1956.

For more information about the Center for Women and Men, call (386) 506-3714 or email OxfordV@DaytonaState.edu.

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Captions:
~ Girl Scouts of Citrus Council award winner Ellen O’Shaunessy poses with her husband, Jim, during the 17th annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala. O’Shaunessy was presented the organization’s Women of Distinction Community Impact Award.
~ Girl Scouts of Citrus Council award winner Ellen O’Shaunessy poses with Veronica Oxford, associate director of the Center for Women and Men at Daytona State College, during the 17th annual Women of Distinction Awards Gala. O’Shaunessy was presented the organization’s Women of Distinction Community Impact Award.