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Former Durham Technical Community College President Phail Wynn, Jr., a titan of higher education in Durham and a lifelong advocate of the city, died suddenly of natural causes at his home Tuesday. He was 70.
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Retired executive vice president Danny Thomas “Tom” Jaynes was honored for his nearly 30 years of service to Durham Tech last month at an unveiling ceremony for the College’s new D. Thomas Jaynes Art Gallery. Jaynes, who retired in June 2021, was also presented the prestigious Long Leaf Pine Society Award for service to the state of North Carolina.
Jaynes was a longtime leader at Durham Tech and focused his attention on areas of equity and inclusion, economic mobility for low-income and first-generational families, restructuring the College into Guided Career Pathways, and led the COVID-19 response for Durham Tech.
In addition, Jaynes had a deep love for art, music, photography, theatre and has been active in creative expression for over three decades. He is also an actor, poet, musician, singer, Tiki scholar, and author.
Jaynes was a longtime leader at Durham Tech and focused his attention on areas of equity and inclusion, economic mobility for low-income and first-generational families, restructuring the College into Guided Career Pathways, and led the COVID-19 response for Durham Tech.
In addition, Jaynes had a deep love for art, music, photography, theatre and has been active in creative expression for over three decades. He is also an actor, poet, musician, singer, Tiki scholar, and author.
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60 for 60: RSVP at Durham Tech provided senior residents tax services, volunteer opportunities
In 1976, Durham Technical Institute and ACTION, a federal agency, partnered to launch the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Durham Tech. Prior to offering this service at the College, the Volunteer Center of Greater Durham hosted the program.
RSVP provided senior residents, identified as those over the age of 55, with opportunities to volunteer in different capacities within the community.
Durham Tech locally sponsored the program by matching personal interests and skills of volunteers with opportunities to serve.
RSVP provided senior residents, identified as those over the age of 55, with opportunities to volunteer in different capacities within the community.
Durham Tech locally sponsored the program by matching personal interests and skills of volunteers with opportunities to serve.
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In clinicals and community, Durham Tech health care students at forefront in COVID-19 response
Students serve in clinical rotations as a part of health care classes and many have seen the impact of COVID-19 first hand. Now, some are working with community partners to combat COVID-19 outside of clinical experience.