Daytona State College Foundation and Kiwanis Club team up for charity golf tournament

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 3, 2016) - The Sugar Mill Golf and Country Club in New Smyrna Beach will be the setting for the 41st annual Score One For Kids golf tournament on Friday, April 22,

benefitting scholarship programs at Daytona State College and supporting community activities of the Kiwanis Club of Daytona Beach. The shotgun start begins at 8:30 a.m.

Participants will receive a continental breakfast, green fees, golf cart, range balls and refreshments. Stonewood Grill & Tavern in Port Orange also will host wine and appetizer stations, and Sunsetter’s will provide specialty drinks on the course. Lunch will be catered by the Sugar Mill Country Club.

Businesses or individuals also can support the fundraiser through sponsorships and donations, and door prizes are welcome.

In addition to generating scholarship funds for the Daytona State College Foundation, 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.

Foursomes and corporate sponsors can register online by clicking on the events tab at www.DaytonaState.edu/foundation or by visiting www.daytonabeachkiwanis.org.

Sugar Mill Golf and Country Club is located at 100 Clubhouse Circle in New Smyrna Beach.

For more information call or email John Koberg at (386) 258-5632, mfswear@gmail.com, or the DSC Foundation’s Suzette Cameron at (386) 506-4506, Suzette.Cameron@DaytonaState.edu.

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Daytona State awarded 5th grant to benefit students of Mexican descent

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2016) – For the fifth straight year, Mexican and Mexican-American students attending Daytona State College can apply to receive help defraying their educational costs, thanks to a partnership between the college and a Mexico-based non-profit group.

Juntos Podemos (Together We Can) was created by five non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Mexico, headed by the Mexican Entrepreneurs Association in the United States (AEM-USA). Among them is Parents Alliance Inc., which last month granted the college $19,000 to continue a program originally administered through the Mexican government’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ IME BECAS program.

Since 2011, Daytona State has received more than $80,000 in IME BECAS grant awards, including matching cash and in-kind services. This year’s award also will see a similar match, including in-kind and cash contributions from longtime partner Sister Cities of Volusia County.

“We are pleased that Juntos Podemos has taken the lead in ensuring that this very worthwhile program continues,” said DSC President Thomas LoBasso. “Many students would not be able to fulfill their dreams of a high school diploma, GED or college degree without the economic assistance this grant provides.”

All totaled, about 100 scholarships will be awarded this year, including 80 Adult Education scholarships and 20 college or vocational credit scholarships.

“We are currently accepting applications,” said Daytona State’s English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Coordinator Kathryn Clark. “Students can use the scholarship award for tuition and expenses such as testing fees, educational supplies and textbooks.”

Clark noted that the grant helps students keep their personal commitment to pursue their education. “Some who have taken ESOL are now in GED, and they are moving up and preparing for futures as college students,” she said, adding that many have had to put their educations on hold for years because they lacked economic resources. “Over the years, I’ve seen the dedication and determination these students have to succeed when they are given the opportunity, and it has been an honor to work with them.”

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.

Since DSC first began receiving the grant awards in 2011, more than 265 ESOL and GED scholarships, and 42 college scholarships have been given, helping students defray the cost of their studies. Many 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.

Last year, 243 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 information on how to apply for a scholarship, e-mail Clark at Kathryn.Clark@DaytonaState.edu.

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#GivingTuesday offers day for philanthropy, Dec. 1

Daytona State welcomes support for students with #GivingDSCday 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2015) – The holidays proclaim a joy of giving to family and friends – from a day to give thanks (and to feast) to ‘getting deals’ through Black Friday, Small

Business Saturday and CyberMonday. Now, #GivingTuesday offers a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, Dec. 1, charities, businesses, donors, public institutions and students around the world celebrate generosity and a time to give.

Daytona State College joins in the spirit with its own #GivingDSCday on Dec. 1, inviting one and all to support students in need through gifts of any amount. “We appreciate how busy people can be during the season, and are always thrilled that so many remember to donate to scholarships – or start a named fund – as the year comes to a close,” says DSC Foundation Executive Director Kay Burniston.

In addition, consumers who shop online thru Amazon.com can choose Daytona State College Foundation (DSCF) as their charity of choice and a portion of all sales will be donated back to DSCF. It’s simple. Visit Smile.Amazon.com (same user name and password as used with Amazon.com), choose Daytona State College Foundation and your purchases can bring a percentage back to DSCF.  
To discover other ways to contribute to DSC’s educational mission, visit the Foundation’s website or call (386) 506-3110. Donations also can be made online at Donate.DaytonaState.edu/donate.

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Daytona State Foundation prompts students to apply for scholarships by Dec. 1

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2015) – With spring classes starting Jan. 19, many students will

rely on federal financial aid funding to meet educational expenses. However, scholarships can provide critical funding – in some cases making the difference in whether or not a student can pursue a college education.

At Daytona State College, students have access to a variety of donor scholarships, which accounted for almost $1 million awarded to nearly 1,000 students in 2014. Students can apply online at www.DaytonaState.edu/scholarships.

The Spring 2016 donor scholarship application is available through Dec. 1, 2015. Types of scholarships range from teacher education to general studies to interactive media.

• Students will be matched with as many scholarships as possible, per criteria and eligibility. However, students may receive only one DSC Foundation scholarship per semester. 
• Scholarship recipients must meet all scholarship requirements in order to redeem the scholarship award.  
• Scholarship applicants must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 (out of a possible 4.0) grade point average (GPA), unless a higher GPA requirement is stated in the scholarship description.
• Scholarship may not be transferred to another semester.
• High school graduates and first-semester college students must have a high school transcript on file at Daytona State.
• Multi-semester awards must be used in continuous semesters (excluding summer). 
• Applications will not be accepted after the posted application submission deadline for any semester. 
• All official communication with students who apply for scholarships online will be thru FalconMail.

Financial aid specialists and counselors are available to assist students Monday through Friday with extended hours on most campuses at least one day per week. For more information, visit Financial Aid Services online at www.DaytonaState.edu/finaid.

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DSC Foundation offering book scholarship for veterans

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 1015) - The Daytona State College Foundation has established a scholarship fund for eligible student veterans seeking to defray the cost of their textbooks.

Effective spring semester, which begins in January 2016, the Yellow Ribbon Book Scholarship will award a $100 subsidy to up to 25 veterans pursuing degrees or certificates at Daytona State.

“There are times when Post 911 GI Bill and other benefit resources are not quite enough to carry a veteran through to completion,” said Foundation Executive Director Kay Burniston, “ and this scholarship provides another stepping stone that can help them move forward.”

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have been honorably discharged from military service. They also must have exhausted all their veterans educational benefits or be ineligible for benefits that provide a stipend for books (Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606). Applicants also must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

The scholarship application period for Spring 2016 Semester is Oct. 1 through Dec. 1. The application can be found at www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships. Completed applications will match students with all scholarships for which they may be eligible.

More than 1,300 veterans were enrolled at Daytona State last year. In May, U.S. News and World Report’s listing of America’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Military Veterans ranked Daytona State No. 2 among over 700 colleges and universities across the nation.

Adding to the DSC appeal, the college in 2014 joined an elite list of colleges and universities designated as Military Friendly Schools by the veteran-owned company Victory Media, which recognizes colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service members and veterans as students.

Victory Media calls its list America’s most stringent and transparent inventory of schools catering to veterans, grading the institutions on nine criteria, including military support on campus, academic credibility and the portion of military students enrolled. Those criteria are assessed through a survey the company makes available to all of the nation’s 12,000 VA-approved colleges, of which 15 to 20 percent earn the military friendly designation.

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DSC student chosen for prestigious national scholarship

May ’15 grad one of 90 in the U.S. to receive Kent Cooke Scholarship

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2015) - Daytona State College soon-to-be graduate Melissa

Diaz got a big surprise when she came for a meeting in the president’s office on April 28.

The stellar associate-degree student found out she will receive a prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, as one of 90 scholars nationwide chosen this year. The scholarship is for up to $40,000 per year and is intended to cover a significant share of Melissa’s educational expenses when she transfers to the University of Florida, Gainesville, in the fall – including tuition, living expenses, books and fees – for two to three years to earn her bachelor’s degree.

“Melissa represents the fulfillment of the Daytona State College mission,” said Interim President Thomas LoBasso. “Here, she found an open door to explore her possibilities, to grow and to test her leadership abilities in ways that have prepared her to successfully advance through her next academic challenge and through life. To say we are all proud of her is an understatement.”

The Cooke Foundation scholarship award is the culmination of Melissa’s exceptional dedication to

her studies and the college community during her time at DSC. She became president of Phi Theta Kappa’s Mu Rho Chapter, leading it to becoming a five-star chapter, and headed the “Honors in Action Project” that focuses on community health awareness; conducted bowling and movie nights for the Conklin Center for the Blind; participated in the Heart Walk for the American Heart Association; and helped sponsor blood drives on campus.

Melissa also was named among the Florida College System’s 2015 All-Florida Academic Team, which recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities.

She has set her goals on a career embracing political science and law. She is one of only a few associate of arts degree students ever to present a scholarly paper to the Florida Political Science Association, and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in political science at UF, ultimately earning a law degree.

“Melissa is a dedicated individual,” says Steven Pruitt, DSC student activities coordinator and PTK advisor. “She has been a major part of bringing the Mu Rho chapter of PTK back to life at Daytona State. It has been an honor to be a mentor to Melissa, and help foster her leadership skills and abilities.

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DSC’s final spring open house set for May 7, News-Journal Center

Featuring $500 scholarship drawings  
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 24, 2015) - 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 Spring Open House, at the News-Journal Center on Thursday, May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

In addition to learning about its art and cultural programs, this year Daytona State features a unique opportunity to hear a Symphonic Band Concert following the open house – free of charge (see more below about the performance).

The open house gives anyone considering a college education a chance to explore the many pathways at Daytona State to begin or advance careers or re-tool for new jobs. Admissions staff will be available to discuss programs offered at DSC, 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 covers the in-state cost of one class.

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

About the performance: The DSC Symphonic Band is honored to be among 70 ensembles from around the world invited to play a piece by a Valencian (Spain) composer during a 32-day period between April 14 and May 15, 2015. This event, called "Muestra Internacional de la Música Valenciana 2015," will feature the fiery and passionate music of Spanish Composer Luis Serrano. The worldwide event is being sponsored by the society M. I. Academia de la Música Valenciana. 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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Daytona State announces auditions for resident modern dance company, Jan. 28

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2015) - Daytona State College’s resident modern dance company, Dance Theatre, under the artistic direction of Kevin Veiga, will hold auditions for the

coming season on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 4 to 6 p.m. Auditions will take place in the Dance Studio at the News-Journal Center located at 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach.

The audition will consist of ballet barre and center, modern movement across the floor and learning excerpts from recent repertory. Interested students should come prepared in proper dance attire or comfortable movement-oriented clothing, dance shoes (ballet and jazz) and/or bare feet.

The Dance Theatre is primarily a modern dance company, but members should be able to perform ballet, jazz and other dance forms as called for by the choreography. An informal performance in the fall and a main stage performance in the spring will highlight the year, along with other campus and community performances scheduled as requested or needed.

Auditions are open to the community and members need not be students. Dance Theater members receive college credit if enrolled in DAA2640. Tuition assistance may be available. Rehearsals are scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. starting Monday, Feb. 2. Additional rehearsals also may be scheduled as needed. In addition, each member is encouraged to register for a technique class through the dance course offerings.

Degree-seeking students (both non-dance and dance majors) taking a full course load, who are interested in taking at least one dance technique class during the spring semester, are eligible to apply for a needs-based tuition scholarship. To apply, stop by the Daytona Beach Campus and speak with Kevin Veiga in room 116, Goddard Performance Hall,  Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2 to 4 p.m., or Wednesday, Jan. 21, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Scholarships range from three or more credit hours toward the cost of tuition per academic year. Additional scholarship awards available for participants in the DSC Dance Theatre.

For additional information, email veigak@DaytonaState.edu or call (386) 506-3183.

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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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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: get it done during Saturday event

New and returning students can "get it done" - sign up for classes, financial aid, etc. - in one visit to Daytona State College on Saturday, July 19. Registration for fall semester is as simple as stopping by the Daytona Beach Campus for Enrollment Day to complete everything from admission to registration and have a chance to win a $350 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation.
 
Find out what's happening this week at DSC.

Foundation holds meet and greet for donors and scholarship recipients

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. ( April 18, 2014) – Dozens of Daytona State College Foundation scholarship recipients came face to face with their benefactors during a donor appreciation luncheon held April 14 at the college’s teaching eatery and kitchen, Café 101.

With food prepared by Daytona State culinary students, the affair was a chance for the scholarship recipients to personally express their thanks for the financial help they received to attend college.

Among them was Benarah Sanford, who earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Daytona State and is now pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, thanks to a DSC scholarship endowment established by Dr. William Schildecker and the Bert Fish Foundation.



Dr. William Schildecker, right, chats with scholarship recipient Benarah Sanford during a donor appreciation luncheon hosted this month by the Daytona State College Foundation.

As a trustee and donor, Schildecker and the Fish Foundation have donated millions to Daytona State and other organizations throughout the years in support of education and health care. They will be the honorees this year at the Daytona State College Foundation’s Sept. 18 annual gala.

Daytona State President Carol W. Eaton said the luncheon was an opportunity for donors to witness first-hand how their support of the Foundation touches lives. “We invited you to meet our scholarship recipients so that you can see for yourself, so you can actually gain an understanding from personally meeting and speaking with our students, just how great an impact your investment in their future will have,” she said.

Over the past 10 years, the DSC Foundation has awarded more than $7.5 million in scholarships, with nearly $1 million being awarded this year alone to almost 1,200 students. Scholarship awards are granted each semester. The Foundation is actively seeking to increase its donor base and scholarship resources in order to help more students defray the cost of their college education.

Schildecker and the Fish Foundation have established 11 individual scholarships through the DSC Foundation on behalf of Daytona State students pursuing degrees and certificates in a wide range of health care programs. The college’s Foundation has received nearly $3 million from them since 1984 for scholarships and program support.

For more about DSC Foundation Scholarships, visit http://donate.daytonastate.edu or call (386) 506-3195.

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Daytona State to conduct open auditions for summer musical, Once on This Island

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 24, 2014) – The Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art at Daytona State College will conduct open auditions for Once on This Island at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the News-Journal Center at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. 

In addition, the open audition is an opportunity for both theatre and non-theatre majors to apply for Theatre Scholarships; these are awarded to DSC students who participate in theatre classes or productions – tuition scholarships range from $600 to $2,400 per academic year.

Once on This Island, the highly original and theatrical adaptation of popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid, is an almost non-stop song and dance show. It tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. After Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice and hatred. Appropriate and entertaining for the whole family.

Auditions will be held for the following roles:

• TI MOUNE: Female Lead. A naive peasant girl in Haiti whose life is being led/helped by the gods. The heroine. Young, full of restless energy and fervor, she is immature and even a little selfish in her single-minded quest for freedom. Requires a strong dancer. Soprano with belt.
• YOUNG TI MOUNE: (5-12) Also plays the child for whom the story is told. Energetic, confident and sweet with a strong speaking and singing voice.
• DANIEL BEAUXHOMME: Male Lead. A wealthy Haitian, who is cared for by Ti Moune after a car crash. Sensitive and poetic, he must be quite convincing as a romantic interest for the spirited Ti Moune. Tenor.
• ERZULIE: Goddess of Love. A mentor for Ti Moune. Ethereal. Loving. The most approachable of the gods, but ultimately no less egocentric; by love, she means romance. Requires a strong Soprano.
• AGWE: God of Water. A mentor for Ti Moune. Larger than life. Mysterious. Requires a very strong singer with a dramatic voice and big range; Baritone/Bass.
• ASAKA: Mother of the Earth. A mentor for Ti Moune. Spunky. Happy. Requires a strong singer – soprano with belt.
• PAPA GE: God of Death. Antagonist embodying the fears of all the peasants, and easy to dislike. Dark Tenor.
• MAMA EURALIE: Ti Moune’s adoptive mother, protective, superstitious, fiercely loving and strong willed. Alto.
• TONTON JULIAN: He is Ti Moune’s adoptive father, and from him she has learned the sacrificial love she demonstrates later. Caring, loving – a typical father. Baritone/Tenor.
• STORYTELLERS: (All ages) Narrators of the story of Ti Moune. Predominantly speaking roles.
• ANDREA DEVEREAUX: Daniel’s betrothed – she seems cold at first, but turns out to be both humane and determined. Mezzo.
• MONSIEUR BEAUXHOMME: Daniel’s father. Baritone.

Participants should prepare one-minute song (if auditioning for the musical) and monologue; bring sheet music in the correct key and a headshot and résumé if available, as well as a list of conflicts within the rehearsal/performance dates.

Production dates for Once on This Island: June 6-7, 12-14, at 7:30 p.m., and  June 6, 8, 13 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. - held in the Gillespy Theater, News-Journal Center.

For more information about the audition and Theatre Scholarship application, call (386) 226-1903 or email SternS@DaytonaState.edu.

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Spring open houses at Daytona State feature special showcases

Future students can enter a $500 scholarship drawing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2014) - Anyone interested in exploring a college education, advancing their career or re-tooling for a new job should make plans to attend a Spring Open House at Daytona State College. Held at each of the college’s seven instruction sites, the sessions feature a chance to win a $500 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation.

Visitors can speak with college representatives about programs offered at Daytona State, including the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, associate of arts, associate of science, and certificate programs. Financial Aid experts will also be on hand.

With the exception of the May 8 Open House at the college’s News-Journal Center, a Dual Enrollment presentation for students who would like to get started on college while still in high school will be held at each Open House event.

The Daytona State spring open houses will be held as follows:

• Tuesday, April 1, 5-7 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Hosseini Center
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Showcases for individual program areas include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; Cosmetology/Barbering; Bachelor of Science in Education; Computer Science and Building & Architecture; Dental Assisting; Honors/QUANTA; Hospitality and Culinary; Interactive Media; Photography; and TV Production.

• Thursday, April 3, 5-7 p.m.
Deltona Campus
Fathi Hall
2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona

This open house will feature a showcase for Cosmetology.

• Tuesday, April 8, 5-7 p.m.
DeLand Campus
Bert Fish Hall
1155 County Rd. 4139, DeLand

Showcases for individual program areas include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; and Dental Hygiene.

• Thursday, April 17, 5-7 p.m.
Advanced Technology College (ATC)
1770 Technology Blvd., Daytona Beach

Showcases for individual program areas include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Technology, Computer Science, and Building & Architecture; Public Services - Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Fire Science and Criminal Justice; and Workforce Careers – Automotive, HVAC, Industrial Management Technology, Machining, Welding, Electrical Apprentice.

• Thursday, April 24, 5-7 p.m.
New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus
Academic Hall, Rm. 109
940 10th Street, New Smyrna Beach

This open house features a Barbering showcase.

• Tuesday, April 29, 5-7 p.m.
Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
Academic Hall (Bldg. 2), Rm. 106
3000 Palm Coast Parkway S.E., Palm Coast

This open house will feature a workshop to learn about career advancement with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree program.

• Thursday, May 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
News-Journal Center (NJC)
221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach

Showcases for individual program area including: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management and Music Production Technology.

Refreshments will be provided and each Open House offers new applicants a chance to win a $500 Daytona State scholarship presented by the Daytona State College Foundation (two scholarship drawings per Open House, drawings will be at 5:45 p.m. and entrants must be present to win except for ATC and NJC events).

For additional information or to reserve a space, call (386) 506-4471 or email Admissions@DaytonaState.edu.

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