Viking Radio Show Highlights Del Mar College Fall Events
- Del Mar College is featuring its community events on its weekday conversational radio show, Viking Radio.
- The scheduled broadcasts highlight campus activities running through November across the Heritage and Windward campuses.
- Drama faculty member Carl Yowell reflects on his 32-year career during the Monday, Oct.
Del Mar College is featuring its community events on its weekday conversational radio show, Viking Radio. The 30-minute program airs locally from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Monday through Friday on Retro Country 105.9 FM and 103.3 FM, and Retro Tejano 104.1 FM, with on-demand playback available on Spotify and YouTube.
The scheduled broadcasts highlight campus activities running through November across the Heritage and Windward campuses. Produced entirely in-house in partnership with Retro Radio, the series brings faculty, staff, and students onto the airwaves to discuss local offerings.
Building a Theater Legacy and Spooky Bashes
Drama faculty member Carl Yowell reflects on his 32-year career during the Monday, Oct. 26, episode. He is joined by drama student Rett Hobart to discuss student experiences and tease the upcoming campus production of Little Shop of Horrors, which starts Nov. 5.
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On Tuesday, Oct. 27, Dean of Student Engagement and Retention Rita Hernandez and Director of Student Leadership and Campus Life Beverly Cage discuss the Viking Fall Carnival. The annual event is scheduled for Oct. 30 on the Heritage Campus, featuring trick-or-treating, booths, games, food, and costume contests for families.
Career Expos and Viking Fest Celebrations
Jennifer Gonzales, Director of Career Development Services, appears on Wednesday, Oct. 28, to outline career resources and discuss soft skills for job seekers. Her segment precedes the Viking Connections Career Expo scheduled for Nov. 4 on the Windward Campus, which is open to students, alumni, and the community.
Thursday, Oct. 29, features Executive Director of Marketing & Events Jason Houlihan and Associate Professor of Welding Sam Garcia. They detail Viking Fest, the college’s signature annual event scheduled for Nov. 14 on the Windward Campus, which includes a Viking 5K and Kids 1K, Best Viking Costume contest, and the Fifth Annual Día de los Muertos Welding Competition.
Family Service and Scouting Awards
The Friday, Oct. 30, broadcast features a husband-and-wife faculty team: Professor of Speech Mike Jones and Amy Jones, Chair of the Department of Communications, Languages and Reading and faculty member. The pair discuss their community work with Scouting America in the Coastal Bend.
During their segment, the speakers announce that Del Mar College President and CEO Dr. Mark Escamilla has been selected to receive Scouting’s Distinguished Citizen Award. Full episodes remain accessible on Spotify and YouTube for listeners who miss the radio broadcasts.