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- Table Tennis Tourney: Public PlayApr 27, 2024 8:00 AM | Public Competition: Vikings Table Tennis Tournament at Del Mar College (including DMC Students and Employees)Table Tennis anyone? You might know the game as ping pong. But, for serious tournament-worthy players familiar with game rules, “table tennis” is the appropriate term, and Del Mar College’s Kinesiology Program is hosting non-sanctioned USA Table Tennis tournament play Saturday, April 27, in the Heritage Campus Gymnasium that’s open to public competition. Spectators are welcome to watch. Organized in honor of the late Doug Wade, who co-founded the Corpus Christi Table Tennis Club in the early 1990s, tournament play is a Corpus Christi Open Round Robin for anyone from the public wanting to compete and show-off their table tennis savvy. Cost for the Corpus Christi Open Round Robin is $15, which includes a Continental breakfast, with in-person registration beginning at 8 a.m. and tournament play running from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Payment will be collected in cash and in-person on Saturday. Online registration is now underway for the April 27 Corpus Christi Open Round Robin. Play includes A, B, C and D Divisions with cash prizes for the A and B Divisions and trophies for the C and D Divisions. Prize money will be dependent upon the number of entries. Additionally, proceeds after prizes are awarded will benefit the DMC Viking Food Pantry. For more details, visit Viking News.• Saturday, April 27, Corpus Christi Open Round Robin for everyone in the community, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Vikings Table Tennis Tournament.• Location: Gymnasium, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: $15 for Corpus Christi Open Round Robin, which includes breakfast on Saturday, with registration required.• Questions? Contact the DMC Kinesiology Program’s Intramural Director Dr. Carla Vela at 361-698-1337 or cgamez@delmar.edu or Recreation Supervisor Rogerio Moya at 361-698-1947 or rmoya@delmar.edu.
- DRAMA: Musical ProductionApr 27, 2024 7:30 PM | M-U-S-I-C-A-L C-O-M-E-D-Y … Del Mar Drama’s Production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”Can you spell “musical comedy?” April marks the first time since 2018 that Del Mar Drama has produced a musical. And, for a three-weekend run, audiences can laugh and spell during the Broadway musical comedy, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” scheduled April 12-13, 18-20 and 26-27 in the Sue Sellors Finley Theatre on the Heritage Campus. Rated PG-13 for mature content, all performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The Tony Award-winning musical follows six quirky adolescent contestants and three moderators at a spelling bee in the regionally ambiguous Putnam County. As the bee progresses, audience members will learn about the characters’ lives and backstories through songs and montages during this coming-of-age story with as much heart as humor. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” isn’t a typical musical as the line between audience and performers is frequently crossed, putting patrons’ spelling skills to the test against key characters’ abilities and making each performance unique. Online ticket sales (delmardrama.ludus.com/) begin Friday, March 29, with day-of-show ticket purchases available with the Box Office opening one hour prior to each performance. The April 12 opening features a cash bar and post-production reception. Additionally, April 18 (Thursday) is Student Night when any local student with a valid student I.D. can attend the performance for free, along with a post-production reception in the lobby.• Weekends, April 12-13, 18-20 and 26-27, 7:30 p.m., Del Mar Drama production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”• Location: Sue Sellors Finley Theatre, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: $15 for general admission; $10 for seniors, military and DMC employees; and $5 for DMC students with a valid ID.• Online ticket sales begin Friday, March 29, at delmardrama.ludus.com/.• For more information, contact Del Mar Drama at 361-698-1216 or drama@delmar.edu.
- MUSIC: Guzheng RecitalApr 27, 2024 7:30 PM | Guzheng Recital with Jing Xia Presented by the Del Mar College Cultural Programs Series and Music DepartmentTake a musical journey across the vast landscape and rich cultures of China as Del Mar College’s Cultural Programs Series and Music Department present guzheng virtuoso Xia Jing on Saturday, April 27, in the Heritage Campus Wolfe Recital Hall beginning at 7:30 p.m. This free special performance is designed not just as a concert but also as an auditory tour. The program features a selection of pieces from different regions of China, each telling its own story and capturing the essence of its origin. From the gentle melodies that capture the tranquil beauty of the Jiangnan to the lively rhythms that echo the passionate dances of the Silk Road, this program brings the diversity and depth of Chinese music to the stage at Del Mar College.• Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., Guzheng Recital with Jing Xia.• Location: Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center Music Building, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: free.• For more information, contact the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214 or music@delmar.edu.
- MUSIC: Mariachi Del MarApr 29, 2024 7:30 PM | Mariachi Del Mar Recital at Del Mar CollegeJoin the Del Mar College Music Department and its ensemble Mariachi Del Mar for a captivating evening of various Mexican tunes on Monday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in Wolfe Recital Hall on the Heritage Campus. The recital features a combination of traditional trrancheras, polkas, sones and boleros that capture the enriching and beautiful heritage of Mexican music.• Monday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., Mariachi Del Mar Performance.• Location: Wolfe Recital Hall, Fine Arts Center Music Building, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: free.• For more information, contact DMC Music faculty member Luz Valdez at lvaldez54@delmar.edu or the DMC Music Office at 361-698-1214.
- MUSIC: Percussion Ensemble ConcertMay 1, 2024 7:30 PM | Del Mar College Percussion Ensemble Presents a Spring ConcertThe Del Mar College Percussion Ensemble presents their spring concert under the direction of Dr. Neil Sisauyhoat. A highly entertaining concert, the ensemble’s performance features traditional music from Brazil as well as works by James Campbell and Emmanuel Séjourné, among others. And, you might even recognize some fun music from classic video games! The free concert will also highlight the talent of some of the finest local high school percussionists performing in the Corpus Christi All-Star Percussion Ensemble, along with special guests!• Wednesday, May 1, 7:30 p.m., Percussion Concert.• Location: Richardson Performance Hall, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map.• Cost: free.• For more information, contact DMC Music faculty member Dr. Neil Sisauyhoat at nsisauyhoat@delmar.edu or 361-698-1623.
- DMC Hosts Denim Day 2024 to Observe Sexual Assault Awareness MonthArticle by Melinda Eddleman Since 1998, denim jeans have been the symbol of injustice stemming from the ruling by an Italian Supreme Court that overturned a rape conviction that year. The justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans, she must have helped the assailant who raped her remove those jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans to work in solidarity against that decision. Now, wearing jeans or other denim clothing on “Denim Day” signifies solidarity against rape as part of internationally-recognized Sexual Assault Awareness Month because of that case. All around the world, the last Wednesday in April is recognized as Denim Day with 2024 marking 25 years since the observance and the Peace Over Violence campaign began. Del Mar College (DMC) participated on April 24 with its own Denim Day event on the Heritage Campus, which was organized by the DMC Counseling Center in conjunction with representatives from The Purple Door and the College’s Student Leadership & Campus Life Office, along with a Registered Student Organization. “Denim Day highlights breaking the stigma related to victim blaming and destructive myths surrounding sexual violence, and Del Mar College’s Counseling Center hosts this event every year to show support for survivors, bring awareness to the campus community, provide resources and let people know that they are not alone,” said Lisa Olmos, LPC, a Counselor with the center about the event. “And, the College’s Counseling Center offers a free confidential place our students can access to receive support and mental health counseling services.” She also noted that the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reports that an American is assaulted every 68 seconds, and studies show over 53% of women and over 29% of men reported experiencing contact sexual violence. During DMC Denim Day 2024, the Counseling Center, The Purple Door and the RSO called the American Association of University Women set up tables with information about available local resources for students and anyone attending the event who need help. Students, faculty and staff wore their own denim but also decorated denim jeans by writing encouraging messages to share with survivors of sexual assault. Additionally, organizers handed out giveaways and snacks while also providing a selfie venue set up with the College’s oversized “DMC” letters in front of posters and pre-decorated jeans to acknowledge Denim Day 2024. Of the day’s event, Olmos added, “We want to build awareness while encouraging individuals to seek available resources if they have experienced sexual violence or know of someone else who needs help.” Note: click on photos to enlarge in pop-up box, download and get cultines.
- Table Tennis anyone? Del Mar College Kinesiology Program hosting two-day tournament play April 26-27Article by Melinda Eddleman Repost: April 24, 2024 Original Post: March 29, 2024 You might know the game as ping pong. But, for serious tournament-worthy players familiar with game rules, “table tennis” is the appropriate term, and Del Mar College’s (DMC) Kinesiology Program is hosting two days of non-sanctioned USA Table Tennis tournament play April 26-27 in the Heritage Campus Gymnasium at 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404). Spectators are welcome to watch the competition each day. 2024 Vikings Table Tennis Tournament organizers note that the competition is in honor of the late Doug Wade (June 9, 1942 – Oct. 9, 2014), a landscape architect who not only left his mark around Corpus Christi through various landscaping projects but also co-founded the Corpus Christi Table Tennis Club in the early 1990s. Three-hour practice sessions were the norm and held on the third floor of the YMCA, ending with Wade telling everyone “Happy Trails” and flashing a contagious smile. Tournament play includes Friday, April 26, as the DMC Open for the College’s students and employees and Saturday, April 27, as the Corpus Christi Open Round Robin for anyone from the public wanting to compete and show-off their table tennis savvy. DMC community members interested in playing Saturday, too, may do so but must register separately for both Tennis Tournament Opens. Cost for the DMC Open is $10 with in-person registration starting at 5 p.m. and tournament play running 6 to 10 p.m. The fee for the Corpus Christi Open Round Robin is $15, which includes a Continental breakfast, with in-person registration beginning at 8 a.m. and tournament play running from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Payment for both days of play will be collected in cash and in-person each day. Online registration is now underway for the Corpus Christi Open Round Robin. Scroll down to “Texas” and click on the “Register” button next to “Vikings SP 2024 Table Tennis Tournament - in honor of Doug Wade” (get the flyer). The Omni-Pong website requires fast, easy and free registration with the site before individuals can register for the tournament. DMC students and employees can register in advance for the April 26 tournament by contacting Rogerio Moya at 361-698-1947 or rmoya@delmar.edu. Play includes A, B, C and D Divisions with cash prizes for the A and B Divisions and trophies for the C and D Divisions. Prize money will be dependent upon the number of entries. Additionally, proceeds after prizes are awarded will benefit the DMC Viking Food Pantry. April 26 matches will be “best three” out of five games to 11 during the DMC Open. On April 27 during the Corpus Christi Open, the 9 a.m. Round 1 will include players seeded into Round Robin groups of four to five players based on rating. Round 2 at 1 p.m. includes players being seeded into the A through D Divisions depending on group placing in Round 1. If more than 30 entrants participate, Round 3 will include the top two players from each group in each division advancing to a single-elimination bracket. Questions? Contact the DMC Kinesiology Program’s Intramural Director Dr. Carla Vela at 361-698-1337 or cgamez@delmar.edu or Recreation Supervisor Rogerio Moya at 361-698-1947 or rmoya@delmar.edu.
- Del Mar College Names Matthew Busby as Vice President of Development and Donor AdvisingArticle by DMC College Relations Office Del Mar College (DMC) officials recently announced that Matthew Busby has been appointed as Vice President of Development and Donor Advising. He will lead the DMC Foundation team, focusing on building philanthropic support and meaningful engagement among donors, alumni and supporters of the College. Busby joined the College in January 2019, serving most recently as Associate Vice President of Development and providing leadership and strategic vision to fundraising efforts. More than $18 million has been donated to the College with multiple record fundraising years after Busby became a member of the DMC Development Office. Additionally, nearly $11 million in scholarships has been awarded to more than 8,400 students; and, more than $540,000 has been awarded to students facing emergency situations, allowing them to stay on-track with their education. He added, “I look forward to increasing our listening and support of students, faculty, staff and supporters. Together with our community partners, we will take philanthropy to greater heights in striving for excellence and innovation.” Busby has 16 years of experience with Texas community colleges. He previously served in a fundraising position at College of the Mainland in Texas City and in fundraising, academic advising and financial aid positions at Hill College. He is a Past President of the Texas Association of Community College Foundations and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Corpus Christi. He holds an Associate in Arts degree from Temple College, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Baylor University in Waco and a Master of Science in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. Busby also holds the professional credential of Certified Fund Raising Executive. About the Del Mar College Foundation Established in 1983, the Del Mar College Foundation is people helping people. The Foundation provides scholarships, supports educational programs and works with other organizations to help remove barriers for students. We identify and develop resources that help solve problems in our community. Ninety percent (90%) of Del Mar College students come from the local area and remain in the community. As students join the local workforce, the credentials they earn at Del Mar College increase their earning potential, empowering them to become productive, contributing citizens. Their lives and the lives of their families are forever changed by the newfound prospect of financial stability. The Foundation’s goal is to provide the resources needed for all students to have the ability to achieve their educational goals. Learn more about the DMC Foundation at www.delmar.edu/foundation. (Editor's note: click on photo to enlarge and download.)
- DMC Volunteers Take Over, Teach Junior Achievement Principles at West Oso ISD’s JFK Elementary School as Part of “JA in a Day”Article by Melinda Eddleman For 15 youngsters in kindergarten teacher Flor Elizondo’s class, learning life’s lessons about “needs” and “wants” was a major part of their curriculum on Wednesday, April 17. The lesson plan was taught by Del Mar College (DMC) volunteers as part of the Junior Achievement (JA) of the Coastal Bend’s “JA in a Day” at the West Oso Independent School District’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) Elementary School. Overall, 34 volunteers participated in the teaching experience, including 29 from DMC, who followed research- proven curricula focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career and workforce readiness. Lessons were tailored to the kindergarten and first grade students whose classes that the volunteers were assigned to cover age-appropriate materials in a day. “We are excited to have Junior Achievement at JFK Elementary because it is never too early for our students to learn about the importance of saving and giving and the benefits of working hard to succeed in life,” said Principal Roxanna Martinez prior to Wednesday’s “JA in a Day.”. The mission of “JA in a Day” is all about imparting “possible,” and for Junior Achievement USA, the organization dedicated to inspiriting and preparing America’s youth for success in what is now a global economy, engraining concepts focused on education and career pathways, financial confidence and even business ownership can never come too early as part of preparing young participants for their future. Dr. Sramek and fellow College employee Cynthia Soliz, Health Sciences Advisor, served as the two teaching volunteers in Elizondo’s kindergarten class. All “JA in a Day” volunteers received training and materials to cover lessons tailored to their assigned grade levels, which included: • Kindergartners: JA Ourselves uses storybook characters in read-aloud and hands-on activities to introduce the role people play in an economy. Through engaging, volunteer-led activities, young students learn about individual choices, money, the importance of saving and giving, along with the value of work. • Frist Graders: JA Our Families (first grade) explains how family members’ jobs and businesses contribute to the well-being of the family and the community. The program introduces the concept of needs and wants and explores the ways families plan for and acquire goods and services. Students analyze their own skills to determine ways they can support their families. Junior Achievement USA’s proven lesson plans align with national and state educational standards and are delivered by educational partners and local community volunteers to millions of students across the country. The organization’s website notes that “research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success and have started a business as an adult.” “These JA volunteers dedicated their time to introduce important topics such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship and career-readiness to help students better understand business and economics,” said Ezra Moreno, JA of the Coastal Bend Program Manager, of volunteers’ efforts today. “It is not every day that Junior Achievement is able to reach every K-5 student in a district;. However, today’s volunteer day marked our reaching goal of teaching Junior Achievement curriculum to all 44 elementary classrooms throughout West Oso ISD.” DMC volunteers taught grade-focused curriculum last fall to youth attending both JFK and West Oso Elementary Schools, which included kindergarten through fifth graders.
- DMC Board of Regents holding workshop and regular monthly meeting tomorrow, April 16Article by DMC College Relations Tomorrow, April 16, the Del Mar College (DMC) Board of Regents will hold a workshop beginning at 10 a.m. and their regular monthly meeting beginning at 1 p.m. in Room 106 of the College’s Center for Economic Development at 3209 S. Staples (78411). Get online directions and map. Both the workshop and the regular meeting also will be livestreamed. Community members may access the two livestreams by going to the online video link at www.delmar.edu/webcast/ by 9:55 a.m. and 12:55 p.m., respectively. Copies of both Agenda Notices and Board Packets are available online as follows: • 10 a.m. Workshop: https://delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/workshop-agenda-04-16-2024-packet.pdf • 1 p.m. Regular Meeting: https://delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/_resources/agendas/regular-agenda-04-16-2024-packet.pdf Meeting agendas and other resources are also available on the DMC Board of Regents web page at www.delmar.edu/regents-and-community/board-of-regents/index.html. The health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors are a priority for Del Mar College. To view the College’s COVID-19 guidelines, visit www.delmar.edu/rtc/index.html.
