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Del Tech holds 50th Anniversary kickoff
Prior to the kickoff ceremony, administrators from Delaware Tech Owens gathered for a photo. Shown are (l-r) Dr. Ileana Smith, vice president and campus director; Patty Grimes, board of trustees; Scott Green, board of trustees chair; Judge Richard Stokes, board of trustees past chair; and Mark Brainard, college president. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
February 5, 2016
Several of the school's nonprofit community partners were on hand for the kick off, talking with students and faculty about the many opportunities to perform community service. Shown is Alexa Conway talking with Big Brothers & Big Sisters Program Manager Brad Spicer about becoming a Big Sister. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
The Phi Theta Kappa chapter at Del Tech set up a table to write letters to servicemen and women. Shown composing a letter is English teacher Alison Hughes as Phi Theta Kappa advisor David LaFazia looks on. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Dressed as their favorite Dr. Seuss characters, students with the Del Tech Child Development Center encourage students and staff to volunteer to read to a Dr. Seuss book to children or to buy a Dr. Suees book for the center. Shown are (l-r) Jeri Alexander, Katherine Harmon and Stevee Greenly. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Food Bank of Delaware Volunteer Coordinator Sunny Redden, right, talks with Rhonde Sharman about the many volunteer opputunities available at the Food Bank. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Delaware Technical Community College launched its 50th anniversary celebration (1966-2016) Jan. 27. The kickoff included a commemorative anniversary video that showcases the college’s history and accomplishments; an anniversary website with historical timeline and alumni success stories; a campus scavenger hunt; and refreshments.
"Delivering Excellence, Changing Lives" will serve as the 50th anniversary theme and celebratory events and activities are planned throughout the year. Delaware Tech employees and students will complete 50 campus and community service projects in 2016 and the college will formally install its fifth president, Dr. Mark T. Brainard, June 9.
