Del Mar College podcast and radio show, “Viking Radio,” announces new episodes for Nov. 9-13
Weekly lineup features police and firefighting training, rewarding nursing and child development careers and passion for the arts
Article by DMC College Relations
Del Mar College’s Viking Radio has five new episodes coming Nov. 9-13, featuring conversations that connect the College and the community. The week’s lineup explores emergency responder training that prepares law enforcement and firefighting professionals, personally rewarding careers in nursing and child development fields and the passion Coastal Bend creatives express through their art.
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. 9-13:
Monday, Nov. 9: Inside the Police Academy
• Guests: DMC Assistant Professor and Master Peace Officer Tchanee Meissner and Eleazar Villegas, DMC Regional Police Academy cadet
• Description: The Del Mar College Regional Police Academy is where regional law enforcement officers have received world-class training for over 25 years. Assistant Professor and Master Peace Officer Tchanee Meissner with the College’s Public Services Department will discuss her law enforcement career and the many career options open to Academy graduates. Additionally, Academy cadet and soon-to-be graduate Eleazar Villegas will share his experience training through the College’s program and his goals as a police officer with the Alice Police Department.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: The RN Roadmap
• Guests: Dr. Linda Earwood, DMC Professor of Nurse Education and Program Director, and Nurse Education major Crystal Jenkins
• Description: Nursing is among the most in-demand career fields in the Coastal Bend, and generations of nurses and healthcare professionals have gained their education and training at Del Mar College. Dr. Linda Earwood, a professor with the College’s Nurse Education Department, will chat about the program and the many rewards a nursing career provides. Nursing student Crystal Jenkins will also share her educational journey as she prepares to graduate and begin her career as a Registered Nurse.
Wednesday, Nov. 11: The Power of Early Learning
• Guests: Dr. Amy Mintz, DMC Professor of Child Development/Early Childhood and Program Director, and Alyson Judd, DMC Child Development/Early Childhood major
• Description: Dr. Amy Mintz with the Kinesiology and Education Department’s Child Development/Early Childhood Program will discuss how students like Alyson Judd prepare to make an impact on the lives of young children living in the Coastal Bend. This episode is an in-depth conversation about the nurturing, teaching and rewarding aspects associated with a child development career. The discussion will also include the legacy of Del Mar College’s Morris L. Lichtenstein, Jr. Center for Early Learning.
Thursday, Nov. 12: Firefighters in the Making
• Guests: Mike Schmidt, DMC Assistant Professor of Fire Science and Program Director, and Dylan Roberts and Daniel Salinas, Del Mar College Regional Fire Academy cadets
• Description: Generations of Coastal Bend firefighters have trained for their careers at the Del Mar College Regional Fire Academy, and the Fire Science Program continues its strong role preparing the Coastal Bend’s emergency responders. Retired firefighter and Program Director Mike Schmidt will reflect on his long career and offer an insider’s perspective about life as a firefighter. Fire Academy cadets Dylan Roberts and Daniel Salinas will also share their experiences and career plans with the Kingsville Fire Department.
Friday, Nov. 13: Dreamers and Creators Welcome
• Guests: DMC Professor of Art Amorette Garza-Morales and Art major Beth Hopp
• Description: Del Mar College’s Art programs are second to none in the region, offering degree plans in painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and other media. The Heritage Campus is a hub for creators who are guided by dedicated professors like Amorette Garza-Morales, who will join Viking Radio to talk about her wide range of work with media, ranging from wood and metal to paper, candy and gum. Art student Beth Hopp will add to the conversation her passion for art and big plans.
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.