August 18, 2005
DMC Summer Graduates Walking Stage of TAMU-CC’s Performing Arts Center
for Commencement on Aug. 19
WHO: 338 prospective graduates of the Summer Class of 2005; friends and
family members of graduates who received tickets to participate; keynote speaker
Carlos Valdez, District Attorney of Nueces County
WHAT: Del Mar College’s Summer 2005 Commencement
WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19
WHERE: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s Performing Arts Center,
Second Entryway Off Ocean Drive (No. 3 on campus map available at www.tamucc.edu/campmap.html)
VISUALS: During Summer 2005 Commencement, a sea of Del Mar College blue
caps and gowns will fill TAMU-CC’s Performing Arts Center as an alternate
venue for this year’s ceremony. Students will hear inspiring words from
District Attorney Carlos Valdez as they move into the next phase of their future.
FYI: It’s not often that a community college holds commencement
on a university campus. But, for Del Mar College’s prospective 2005 summer
graduates, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s new Performing Arts
Center will serve as the venue for the graduation ceremony.
And the reason for the change in venue is?
The College is now moving forward with renovating and expanding Richardson Auditorium.
Last year, the DMC Board of Regents approved Corpus Christi’s Dykemas Architects,
in association with Morris Architects out of Houston, to serve as the project
architects. Morris Architects, which is subcontracted through Dykemas Architects,
has extensive experience working with performing arts facilities.
The facility will undergo over $4.6 million worth of renovations and expansion
during the next year. Last week during their Aug. 9 meeting, the Board approved
contracting Fulton/Coastcon Construction to handle project. While administrators
expect project completion by fall 2006, the next commencement ceremony the College
will hold in Richardson Auditorium won’t be until spring 2007.
During this summer’s commencement, participants will hear inspirational
words from Carlos Valdez, District Attorney of Nueces County and former Del
Mar student. For a full release about Valdez, go to www.delmar.edu/news/carlosvaldez081205.html.
CONTACT: Melinda Eddleman or Rosa Linda Reynoso, DMC College Relations, at 361/698-1247 before 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19
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