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LUNCH & LEARN
—Global topics and professional enrichment comprise a new series of “lunch & learn” presentations at Daytona State. All presentations are at 11 a.m. March 5, “Rwanda’s Street Children
—The Impact of the Genocide and its Aftermath on Children,” presented by Johani Kayinamura, School of Biological and Physical Sciences; March 19,
“Contemporary Issues Facing Community Colleges,” presented by John Brady, Professional Development and Shana Deyo, School of Management. Free. Daytona Beach Campus, Bergengren Hall (Bldg. 110), Room 112. Call 386-506-3837.
STEM SEMINARS
— All events are at 5 p.m. and designed to raise awareness of STEM and how these areas affect daily life. Free. Daytona Beach Campus, Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200), Madorsky Theater.. Call (386) 506-3779. March 5, “Emerging Pathogens,” presented by J. Glenn Morris, Jr., Professor and Director, Emerging Pathogens Institute, University of Florida. March 19, “ Issues and Promises of Thin Film Solar Cells,” presented by Helge Heinrich, Professor, Advanced Materials Processing & Analysis Center, UCF.
JOB FAIR
— Daytona State College is offering a Job Fair on March 6, from 11a.m. to 2p.m., in the Hosseini Center, Bldg. 1200. Participants are asked to dress appropriately and bring copies of their resume. More than 35 employers are expected to attend. Students can also go to the Student Services Center, Bldg. 100, Rm. 205, for help.
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INSTRUMENTAL EXTRAVAGANZA
— March 6, 7:30 p.m. A showcase of our instrumental music students, featuring the 75 member symphonic band playing Broadway Show Music, marches and colorful arrangements exclusive to the concert band. Our big band will then swing into the setting with some contemporary arrangements that highlight student soloists. News-Journal Center, Davidson Theater. Free for Volusia County students, $8 for all others or $15 for two.
PLANNING COUNCIL MEETING
— 2–4 p.m. March 19. Daytona Beach Campus, Bergengren Hall (#110), Conference Center (Room 112), 1200 W. Int’l. Speedway Blvd. Call 386-506-3904.
STUDENT EXHIBITION
— March 17–April 25. Join us for an exciting exhibit featuring the wide diversity of student artwork in various mediums and approaches from DSC studio art classes. This show celebrates the talent, creativity, and imagination of Daytona State Colleges’ art students. Free. Opening Reception: Thursday, March 20, 1-3 p.m. News- Journal Center, North Lobby / Art Gallery, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
IMPROV NIGHT
— March 27, 7:30 p.m., and April 10, 7:30 p.m. Free. Comedic improvisation, starring Daytona State College students. News-Journal Center, Gillespy Theater.
MORE AT THE CENTER
— At Daytona State College. For a full roster of events, visit: For additional information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts or call 386-226-1927
VENUE LOCATIONS
— News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Free parking for college events in lot and behind shops.); J.M. Goddard Center (Bldg. 230), Daytona Beach Campus. Free parking in lots off of White Street and Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard.
TICKET INFORMATION
— The J.M. Goddard Center and the News-Journal Center are 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. 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.
LADY FALCON GOLF
— March 23-25, 2014 Morehead State University Ocala Spring Invitational Juliette Falls Golf Club, Ocala. Call 386-506-3282.
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.
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. The next meeting will be Oct 7. 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 210.. 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.
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 campuswide adviser Ted Wygant at 386-506-3517.
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.
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 peerfacilitated 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 more information contact Fatima Gilbert at 506-3356.
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 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesdays and weekends from 1 to 5 p.m. 386-506-4475. All discussions are wheelchair-accessible. Information is also available at www.smponline.org Closed Mondays and for the following dates: Daytona 500 Weekend, Spring Break, Easter Sunday, July 4, July 30-Aug. and Thanksgiving Weekend.
THROUGH APRIL 20 “VALLEY OF SHADOWS AND DREAMS”: Ken and Melanie Light
—The exhibit is the result of a five year photographic and literary exploration of California’s Central Valley, a region known for its agricultural plenty and the marginalization of its people. Ken Light’s photographic imagery combined with Melanie Light’s insightful essays reveal the harsh truths of farm workers’ daily experience and take a hard look at the legacies of politics, bureaucracy and control in the region.
THROUGH -MAY 25, “El Ojo Fino:- The Exquisite Eye”
—“Each woman represented in the exhibition is a strong artist, able to stand alone but together they are a formidable force and a Mexican voice that will speak with universal resonance beyond the twenty first century,” says Connie Todd, Curator of the Wittliff Gallery of Southwest & Mexican Photography Feb. 28, 6-8 p.m., Opening Reception and Talk. Free.
FILM SERIES MOVIE MATINEE SERIES: “ Existential Comedies & Dramas “
— Wednesday afternoon matinees continue with comedies and dramas that explore the human condition and life’s philosophical quandaries Movie admission by donation. No reserved seating. All screenings are at 1:30 p.m. in the SMP Madorsky Theater.
March 5
— “Being John Malkovich,” Dir. Spike Jonze (USA, 1999)
March 19
— “The Royal Tenenbaums,” Dir. Wes Anderson (USA, 2001)
March 26
— “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” Dir. ToddSolondz (USA, 1995)
WEDNESDAY MOVIE: “Poison”
— Poison is a series of films that examines American society, culture and politics. Both documentary and theatrical films address greed, violence, exploitation and deceit.Join series host, DSC faculty member Eric Breitenbach and a variety of guest lecturers for background information, discussion and audience Q & A. Movie admission by donation. No reserved seating. All screenings are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the SMP Madorsky Theater.
March 5
— “Glengarry Glen Ross,” Dir. James Foley (USA, 1992)
March 19
— “Mulholland Drive,” Dir. David Lynch (France/USA, 2001)
March 26
— “Sunshine State,” Dir. John Sayles (USA, 2002)
EXHIBITION FILM SERIES: Contemporary Mexican Cinema
Contemporary Mexican cinema is vital, sophisticated and powerful, and ranges from gripping dramas and wry satire to magical realism. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition The Exquisite Eye/Elojo fino. Movie admission by donation. No reserved seating. All screenings are 1:30 p.m. Fridays in the Madorsky Theater, unless otherwise noted.
March 6
— “Aventurera (Adventuress),” Dir. Alberto Gout (Mexico, 1950), 7 p.m.
March 7
— “El Crimen del Padre Amaro (The Crime of Father Amaro),” Dir. Carlos Carrera (Mexico/Spain/Argentina/France, 2002)
March 20
— “Vámonos con Pancho Villa! (Let’s Go with Pancho Villa),” Dir. Fernando de Fuentes (Mexico, 1939) , 7 p.m.
March 21
— “Silent Light,” Dir. Carlos Reygadas(Mexico/France/Netherlands/Germany, 2007)
March 28 — “Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate),” Dir. Alfonso Arau (Italy/France/UK, 1992)
MUSEUM FILM SERIES: Graphic Novel Films
— Graphic novel films have entered the mainstream of cinema and have been described as everything from modern mythology to mindless spectacle. But have films based on graphic novels transcended from entertainment to art? Join host Bryan Seagrave, a Daytona State College staff member and movie blogger (moviestop10.tumblr.com) and guests from the Daytona State College Graphic Novel Book Club to discuss the influence and impact of each film. Movie admission by donation. No reserved seating. All screenings are at 7 p.m.
Fridays in the Madorsky Theater.
March 7
— “300,” Dir. Zack Snyder (USA, 2006)
March 21
— “Sin City,” Dir. Robert Rodriguez(USA, 2005)
March 28
— “V for Vendetta,” Dir. James McTeigue(USA, 2005)
SMP COMMUNITY EDUCATION WORKSHOP:
March 22, 1-4 p.m. “Call Your Shots — An Into to Smart Phone Photogaphy” (Level I). This workshop is designed to help you make the most of the camera on your smartphone. Basic shooting and composition, image editing, photo sharing, and instructions for saving and backing up photographs will be covered. You will also have time to practice taking, editing and sharing your photos during the second half of this workshop. Note: While you can participate in this workshop with any smartphone, this workshop is geared towards iphone operations, applications and processes Cost: $30. Due to limited space, pre-registration and payment is required. Daytona Beach, Hosseini Center, SMP Education Area.
CAFÉ 101 Café 101 is a teaching café and kitchen 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 seating times of 11:30 a.m. or noon and dinner on Wednesday evenings with seating times 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