New Student Center closer to realization
After many years of work to secure funding to build a new student center, Florida Gov. Scott approved the project in July. Once complete, the center will feature an integrated approach to student
services and workforce/career success.
DSC President Tom LoBasso congratulated the District Board of Trustees its continued support and gave
special thanks to Mori and Forough Hosseini, who dedicated much time and effort to gain the $18.9 million needed to start the project. In prior years, the College received $10.4 million. This new funding allows DSC to get it started in designing and building the multi-service facility on the Daytona Beach Campus.
In other funding news, the budget includes continued support for WDSCTV and new funding for online learning programs.
Retired professor gets radio show
Newly retired Senior Professor of Microbiology, Ram Nayar, didn’t lose any time getting back in the saddle again, this time with a radio talk show titled “Your Health Matters.” It airs on WELE 1380 AM-The CAT live on Mondays and Fridays from 2 to 3 p.m.
The show offers interviews with physicians and surgeons from around the nation and well-known scientists and science educators.
Periodically, he will have a review of a select topic, as was done on his first July 20 when the topic was “Super Bugs.”
That show dealt with antibiotic resistant bacteria and ways to control them.
Another recent show covered premature babies born in Volusia County” with guest Dr. Richard Hartmann, recently retired from Halifax Medical Center and FSU Medical School faculty in the University’s
Residency Program.
Listeners may call in at 386-523-1380 or 386-523-1380.
Kiwanis come across with cash for students
Daytona State College President Tom LoBasso was delighted to receive a $6,000 check last month from the Daytona Beach Kiwanis Club, a result of proceeds from the annual fund-raising golf tournament held in partnership with the college.
“It’s rewarding to work with excellent partners like the Kiwanis Club,” said LoBasso. “Our students benefit so much from scholarship support like this generous check.”
The 2015 golf tournament brought in $2,500 more than last year. Each year the Daytona State College Foundation awards nearly $1 million in scholarships.