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FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF EVENTS, GO TO: http://www.daytonastate.edu/news.html
SOUTHEAST MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY — Offers interactive and rotating exhibits in the Mori Hosseini Center, Bldg. 1200. Admission to the Museum is free. All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted. Museum hours: 11-5 p.m. Tues, Thurs & Fri; Wed: 11-7 p.m. Saturdays, 1-5p.m. Call 386-506-4475. All discussions are wheelchair-accessible. Information is also available at www.smponline.org Closed Mondays and on the following dates: Daytona 500 Weekend, Spring Break, Easter Sunday, July 4, Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas and New Year’s day.
“Fridays with Phil” — Retired educator Phil Kalfin provided educational tours of the museum from aa 1.m. to 2 p.m. He will introduce exhibits, provide background information and lead visitors through the galleries with 15-minute information sessions. Free and open to the public.
Through Dec. 3
“Carlos Betancourt” — The Puerto Rican native moved to Miami in 1981 and made the legacy of South Beach his photographic canvas. Betancourt has pushed the boundaries of the genre into the realm of sculptural and performance art. The exhibit is a showcase of his most recent works, an introduction to Central Florida.
Through Dec. 18
“En-Light-Ened: Digital Photo Academy Participants” — Each summer the SMP hosts an intensive, two-week photo program for young adults, ages 14 to 17. The best images from each student’s portfolio are showcased for this public exhibition. It represents a variety of subjects and styles indicative of these young photographer’s voices.
FAKE NEWS SERIES — Examines practices and ethics of journalists with films from then to now. Five theatrical films depict reporters working to uncover hidden truths and four documentaries address the more complicated issues of our time, including government surveillance, gun violence and race relations. With moderator Senior Professor of Photographic Studies and documentary filmmaker Eric Brietenbach and guest speakers. Admission is free, donations are welcome! Screenings are at 2 and 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the Madorsky Theater.
Dec. 6— “Citizenfour,” Dir. Laura Poitras (2014)
STUDIO ARTS LECTURES — All lectures/workshops are held on Wednesdays in the Studio Arts Hall, Bldg. 520, rm. 102. and are scheduled from noon to 1 p.m. For more information about the lecture series, call 386- 506-3669 or email Stacey.Reynolds@DaytonaState.edu. Dec. 6, The HUB on Canal. The Hub on Canal has a mission: Art Creating Community. It rents space to local artists, and offers workshops and classes at all levels.
The Hub brings the community together through events, and extends the arts to under-served through scholarships.
WINTER BREAK — All campuses closed from 5 p.m. Dec. 15 to 8 a.m. Jan. 2.
CAFÉ 101 —The teaching café and kitchen is operated by Daytona State College students, under the supervision of our chef instructors. Café 101, which has been highly rated by the Daytona Beach News-Journal, is open for lunch Monday through Friday with seatings at 11:30 a.m. or noon and dinner on Wednesday evenings with seatings of 5:30 or 6 p.m. Café 101 features a fixed-price menu of $11 for lunch and $15 for dinner (including tax). Patrons receive an appetizer, entree, dessert and beverage. Vegetarian meals are available by request. Gratuities are welcome and help fund student scholarships. Credit cards are accepted. Seating is by reservation only. To make reservations call 506-3859. The Café closes over the summer months. Cafe 101 will close Friday, Dec. 8, reopening Monday, Jan. 22, 2018.
COFFEE/BAKE SHOPS — Fresh-baked goodies and coffee is served from morning to early afternoon in the foyer of the Mori Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200). Hours: 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursdays and Fridays. There is an alternate location in the campus Library, Bldg. 231, Daytona Beach. Hours are abbreviated during summer months.
“Falcon Fuel” — New Grab & Go Food Pantry offers free light snacks and small nonperishable food items. DSC students can “grab” before or between classes and “go” about their successful day (limit three items per day). DON’T go to class hungry! It has been proven that full bellies build strong minds. Located in the Center for Women & Men (Bldg. 300, rm-227), Daytona Campus. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Must be enrolled with a DSC student ID. Staff and faculty who want to contribute to the pantry can bring items to the Center.
GALLERY EXHIBIT — Through Dec. 11. “Off Task: Clandestine Drawings by Bruno Moskola.” News-Journal Center Gallery, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
A Christmas Carol, The Musical — Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 9, 2:30 p.m. The operetta-style musical will be directed by Samantha Stern, associate professor at Daytona State, with musical direction from Dr. Jean Hickman, associate professor of Choral/Vocal Music. This festive production is based on the novel by Charles Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge, an old man transforms his miserly ways after four ghostly visits one Christmas Eve. Ticketed event. See details below. Free to DSC and Volusia County Students. DSC’s News-Journal Center, Gillespy Theater. Dec. 8 & 9, 7:30 p.m. (dinner at 6 p.m.) A Christmas Carol, The Musical with Dickensian Dinner. The operetta, with dinner is $45. Reservations required. See below for details.
Flagler Art & Wine Shuttle — Dec. 9, 12-6 p.m.Running between Flagler Beach and Palm Coast’s Hammock, allowing registered guests to visit different art venues along the 15-mile route. Everyone will be able to get on and off the vans at designated stops. Riders can always take the next van as it comes by. Art, wine, snacks, music and great people. Cost: $20 each or 2 for $35 (advance sales end at midnight on Dec. 8); day of – $25 each at Ocean Art Gallery. Comfortable air conditioned vans operated by professional drivers provide safe and efficient trips between the designated stops. The eight art venues included are: The Baliker Gallery; Hammock Wine & Cheese; Art LaMay Studio; Ocean Art Gallery; Gallery of Local Art; SeaCasas, plus two new venues: Daytona State College (Flagler/Palm Coast Campus) and Grand Living Realty Design Center. Daytona State College will showcase its collection of more than 200 artworks by local artists donated to the College by the Gargiulo Art Foundation. Grand Living Realty’s Design Center will display more than 30 pieces of art provided in a partnership with Ocean Art Gallery. For information, visit https://www.flagleroceanartgallery.com/shuttle.html
Music Production Rocks! — Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. (rain date – Dec. 14) Free admission, no tickets required
DSC’s News-Journal Center, Davidson Theater.
221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Faculty Art Exhibition — Dec. 14, 2017-Feb. 15, 2018. Studio Arts Faculty will be exhibiting their works. Opening Reception: Dec. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free admission, no tickets required. DSC’s News-Journal Center, Davidson Theater.
TICKET & RSVP INFORMATION — DSC News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Free parking for college events in lot and behind shops. The News-Journal Center is wheelchair accessible. Please mention at the time you purchase tickets any special seating requirements. Groups requiring handicapped seating or other special needs should call the Box Office no less than five days prior to the show. NOW FEATURING RESERVED SEATING! You are now able to choose your favorite seat and rest assured that it will be waiting for you when you arrive. Tickets are available at the News-Journal Center Box Office located at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Box Office Hours: Wednesdays-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact the News-Journal Center Box Office by calling 386- 226-1927. When available, online ticketing can be made at www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts. Seating begins one half-hour prior to curtain time on a first-come basis, except when reservations are required. Patrons should arrive no less than 10 minutes prior to curtain time for seating. No seating after a performance begins except at the discretion of the house manager.
All events are $8 per person or two for $15 and free to Daytona State College, Volusia and Flagler County students, unless otherwise stated. For information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts or call 386- 226-1927.
SEE DBCC’S WEB PAGE AND GO TO THE ATHLETICS LINK FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF FALCON GAMES OR GO TO http://go.daytonastate.edu/athletics/main.html
INTRAMURALS — For information on intramural/recreational activities, contact 506-3486 and talk to director Lori Lemoine . The office is in the Student Center, Bldg. 130, Rm. 110, or go to: www.DaytonaState.edu/student_act/intramurals.html
HEALTH & WELLNESS — For a full roster of classes, go to: www.DaytonaState.edu/fitness_ctr or
www.DaytonaState.edu/aquatic_ctr
CALLING ALL WRITERS/EDITORS — In Motion, the campus newspaper, seeks students interested in writing sports, arts and entertainment, news or features, as well as artists, copy editors, photographers and cartoonists. Some scholarships are available. Meetings are 4 p.m. Wednesdays in the Lenholdt Student Center, Bldg. 130, Rm. 119. 386-506-3268 or 506-3686. Contact Adviser Elena Jarvis, 506-3268, for information on the paper or Aeolus literary magazine or e-mail Aeolus@DaytonaState.edu or InMotion@DaytonaState.edu Aeolus is now accepting submissions of artwork, poetry, short stories (70-1,000 words), personal narratives, photographs or drawings.
AERho — The National Broadcasting Society meets at 5 p.m., the first Monday of each month in the boardroom of Bldg. 400, which is the WDSC-TV station. Adviser is Anita Bevins, 506-3936. The club aims to enhance development of college and university students and entry level professionals involved in electronic media.
THE ENGLISH CLUB — A local chapter of Sigma Kappa Delta. It meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in Bldg. 500, rm 220. Refreshments are served at every meeting. A movie is also shown at every meeting. Past films include “Five Easy Pieces,” “Anne of a Thousand Days” and “Bonnie and Clyde.” On occasion, the club puts on poetry readings. At least twice a year members attends performances of the Orlando Shakespeare Theater. Any student, faculty or staff member is eligible to join. There is no membership fee, although students who meet the criteria can pay $30 and become members of the national organization.
MASSAGE THERAPY — Enjoy a therapeutic massage provided by the students of the Massage Therapy program. Available by appointment only spring semester. $15 for one hour. Bldg. 320, Rm. 138. Call 506-3229 or 506-3185.
PEOPLE OF THE PEN — DSC’s Creative Writing Club meets weekly at 3 p.m. on the DeLand Campus, Bldg. 4, room 131. For information to to WriteDSC.weebly.com
PTK MEMBERSHIP — To join Phi Theta Kappa, the campus honor society, come by Bldg. 130, Rm. 106 and fill out an application. GPA of 3.5 required and no less than 3.2 in any given semester. In Daytona Beach, the PTK campus chapter meets first and third Thursdays at 2 p.m. in Building 130, room 110. Hours and meeting times vary at the other five campuses. Contact Student Activities at 386-506-3131.
SPA — The Student Photography Association of DSC and UCF fosters artistic encouragement and professionalism in photo students on campus. TSPA meets the last Thursday of every month. Daytona State adviser is Roger Linke and for UCF it is Laine Wyatt. Contact Linke at 506-3280 or Wyatt at 506-4092.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION — Academic support for students enrolled in difficult required courses. It is an academic assistance program that increases student performance and a peer-facilitated out-of-class study group that incorporates study skills with course content. This program targets high-risk courses rather than high-risk students. High-risk courses are traditionally difficult due to their content. Courses targeted for this program: MAC 1105 College Algebra, BSC 1085 Hum Ant & Phys I, MCB 1010 Microbiology, CHM 1025 Intro to Chemistry, BSC 1005 Survey Biology. For information contact Fatima Gilbert at 506-3356.