InMind: March 2013
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People find it hard not to believe impossible
Carnival showman and world class huckster P.T. Barnum said there’s a sucker born every minute. Robert Ripley asked readers every week in his comic strip to “Believe It Or Not.” A comment from a good friend will often begin with “You’re not going to believe this, but…”
Even in the face of impossibility, people will believe pretty much anything. Continue reading People find it hard not to believe impossible
Retirement for Pope – what’s next?
For the first time since the Dark Ages, the Pope has left the building. Not since 1415, when Gregory XII stepped down over an issue with who had the rightful claim to the title has a Pope quit.
In the last 600 years, every pontiff that donned the pointy hat has performed his duties, sometimes trustworthy, other times shady, until death came to take him home, so to speak. Now, Pope Benedict XVI has vacated the seat because of advanced age. Continue reading Retirement for Pope – what’s next?
Mike Curb offers wisdom, support for school
Music industry icon and philanthropist Mike Curb entertained attendees February 13th as part of the L. Gale Lemerand Entrepreneurial Speaker Series, speaking about a wide range of topics, from his own history to the future of Daytona State College.
Curb lectured for over an hour, describing his history in the recording industry, NASCAR racing circuit and politics. His endowment to Daytona State College provides for the Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Arts. His Curb Family Foundation has committed to supporting arts education to make sure the history of music and entertainment combines with present technologies to secure a solid future for the industry. Continue reading Mike Curb offers wisdom, support for school
STEM expo wows crowds with science
On February 8th, the News-Journal Center played host to Daytona State College’s STEM expo, featuring scholarly seminars and displays, rocket and space experts and even a group of Science Cheerleaders.
DSC’s STEM Community Scholars Program aims to increase the number of students receiving degrees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines. The program is supported by a substantial five-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Continue reading STEM expo wows crowds with science
Board revisits tobacco ban policies
The controversial issue of whether to allow smoking on the Daytona State College campuses will be revisited March 21st at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting.
Due to continuous requests from students and faculty members to make DSC’s campuses smoke-free, Board Chairman Dwight Lewis asked the board during the February meeting, “To put on our agenda next month the smoke-free campus question again. I want to ask for your support of that. I can tell you, I do not believe that I voted correctly the last time it came before us.” Continue reading Board revisits tobacco ban policies
Ready for their CLOSE UP!
April 20, the joint DSC and University of Central Florida photography programs will host an exhibition featuring student work ranging from comedic and surrealistic subjects to conceptual and documentary styles. Titled “f/8” the object is to showcase the work students have accomplished in the four years leading up to spring graduation.
Reception Committee Chair Karly Scheuerman and others working on the event have a Facebook fan page, as well as an Indiegogo fundraiser to help underwrite the enterprise. At press time, the group had raised about half of its $2,000 goal. Contributions are greatly appreciated . Go to http://igg.me/at/f8 Those who cannot afford a contribution are asked to spread the word by “liking” the Facebook page at http://facebook.com/f8/ Continue reading Ready for their CLOSE UP!
HIV exhibit aims to educate
The HIV virus is a faceless, nameless epidemic that many people want to avoid talking about. However, the Faces of HIV Project is working to share their stories and knowledge all across Florida.
The Mobile Art Exhibit visited Daytona’s campus on Thursday, February 14th. The display features portraits, interviews and journals from real people that have contracted the HIV virus. Those that went were able to experience the exhibit firsthand, but people that missed the exhibit can access the information and stories presented at www.wemakethechange.com. Continue reading HIV exhibit aims to educate