Del Mar College podcast and radio show, “Viking Radio,” announces new episodes for Nov. 2-6
Weekly lineup features beachcombing, local history, music, GIS careers, veterans and more
Article by DMC College Relations
Del Mar College’s Viking Radio has five new episodes coming Nov. 2-6, featuring conversations that connect the College and the community. This week’s lineup explores discoveries made on South Texas’ beaches, local history found in a local cemetery, music, geographic information systems careers and the experiences of veterans who have served the country.
Viking Radio airs weekdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on Retro Country 105.9 FM and 103.3 FM and Retro Tejano 104.1 FM. Episodes are also available on Spotify and YouTube after each airing. Episodes are recorded and produced in-house in partnership with Retro Radio.
Check out next week’s schedule running Nov. 2-6:
Monday, Nov. 2: Secrets of the South Texas Shore
• Guest: Jace Tunnell, Director of Community Engagement at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Harte Research Institute
• Description: Jace Tunnell, director of community engagement at the Harte Research Institute Jace Tunnell chats about the fascinating finds he discovers on South Texas’ beaches during his “Beachcombing” series on local media. Tunnell also reflects on his time as a Del Mar College student and his path to a career as a champion for the study and appreciation of coastal ecosystems.
Tuesday, Nov. 3: Where the Past Still Speaks
• Guests: Friends of Old Bayview Cemetery Association Representative Karen Howden and History Professor Dr. Mark Robbins with the DMC Social Sciences Department
• Description: Corpus Christi’s Old Bayview Cemetery is a fixture among the city’s historic landmarks and a treasure for history lovers. Karen Howden with the Friends of Old Bayview Cemetery Association talks about the upcoming event, Voices of South Texas – Old Bayview Cemetery Comes Alive, featuring storytellers and historical re-enactors. DMC history professor Dr. Mark Robbins joins the conversation and shares how Old Bayview Cemetery serves as a rich resource where his students can learn about the city’s people and history outside the classroom.
Wednesday, Nov. 4: Meet the Masters of Music
• Guests: DMC Music Professor Todd Ehle, Clarinetist and DMC UX Manager Ralph Goonan and Andrew Aguilar, DMC Music major
• Description: The Corpus Christi Chamber Orchestra at Del Mar College has long been a staple in the city’s classical music scene, and its second performance of the season is scheduled Nov. 8 in Richardson Performance Hall on the Heritage Campus. Orchestra director and music professor Todd Ehle discusses the history of the orchestra, its musicians and the standards that shape the ensemble’s performances. Clarinetist and DMC employee Ralph Goonan and violinist and DMC Music major Andrew Aguilar join the conversation to share the passion behind their music.
Thursday, Nov. 5: The Career Hidden in Every Map
• Guests: John J. “JJ” Nelson, DMC Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Systems with the Computer Science, Engineering, Architecture and Advanced Technology Department, and Dara Betz, Director of Workforce Programs with the College’s Corporate Services Department
• Description: Del Mar College’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program introduces students to a field with applications across a wide range of disciplines and industries. Del Mar College GIS assistant professor JJ Nelson and DMC director of workforce programs Dara Betz discuss the growing career opportunities for GIS professionals and details about the Nov. 18 Coastal Bend GIS Day at Texas A&M University-Kingsville.
Friday, Nov. 6: Stories of Service and Sacrifice
• Guests: DMC Veterans Services Director Dr. Jennifer Armentrout, DMC Director of Workforce Programs Dara Betz and Robin Romero, DMC Veterans Affairs Specialist
• Description: In recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Viking Radio welcomes three Del Mar College employees for a conversation about military service. U.S. Marine Corps veteran Dr. Jennifer Armentrout, U.S. Army Reserve Major Dara Betz and U.S. Army veteran spouse Robin Romero discuss military deployment, the transition to civilian life, veteran services available at the College and the Veterans Day ceremony planned at the Heritage Campus on Nov. 11.
For anyone missing these episodes or those aired previously, listen to the conversations on Spotify or YouTube.
Viking Radio features conversations with local educators, leaders, innovators and changemakers shaping the Coastal Bend. With a casual, informative and fun format, Viking Radio features guests ranging from Del Mar College students and professors with great stories to share to business owners and representatives of nonprofits who are making a difference in the community.
Del Mar College empowers students to achieve their dreams. We offer quality programs, individual attention, outstanding instruction through faculty with real-world experience and affordable costs to credit and noncredit students in Corpus Christi and the South Texas Coastal Bend area. Nationally recognized while locally focused, we’re ranked in the top two percent of community colleges in the country granting associate degrees to Hispanic students (Community College Week). Del Mar College focuses on offering our students programs that match current or emerging career opportunities. Whether students are interested in the fine arts, sciences, business, occupational or technical areas, students get the education they need for the future they want at Del Mar College.