Monthly Archives: June 2017
Christensen Sends Greeting from the Siemens Program in Berlin
Greetings from Berlin, Germany!
I am here in the historic city of Berlin, Germany attending a four-week Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program instructor certification course at the Siemens Technik Akademie. Classes are held in a 100-year old building using ultra-modern automated mechatronic equipment preparing students for Industry 4.0, the latest generation in automated manufacturing. I am here in direct support of our Department of Education Title V HSI-STEM grant focused on encouraging Hispanic and low-income students to pursue careers in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field. The hope is that by establishing a mechatronics program at SFSC, the college can become a catalyst to help grow the industrial capacity in our service counties and provide high wage technical skills to our students.
PTK Members Attend National Honors Institute
Two SFSC Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members, president Danny Sustaita and public relations officer Erika Weaver-Coleman, attended the national PTK Honors Institute for five days in early June at Loyola University’s Lake Shore campus in Chicago. They were accompanied by their PTK advisor, Dr. Sonji Nicholas. Much of the institute focused on the theme, “How…
SFSC Foundation President Honored as 2017 Home Rule Hero
Terry Atchley, SFSC Foundation Board of Directors president and Wauchula city manager, was recently honored with a 2017 Home Rule Hero Award from the Florida League of Cities. According to a press release from the League, he earned this award for “his tireless efforts to advance the League’s legislative agenda and help protect the Home…
Business Office Year End Closing
In preparation for the end of the fiscal year, the Cashier’s Office will close at these times: The Cashier’s Office will close at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 29, and reopen 8 a.m., Monday, July 3. Banner will go down at 3 p.m., Thursday, June 29, and return at 8 a.m., Monday, July 3. Thank you for…
Birthdays 6-26
June 27: Angie Noonon June 29: David Sostre July 2: Sonji Nicholas July 3: Debbie Milliken
Campus Dining 6-26
Kelly’s Korner Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., order off the menu. Friday: Cafeteria is closed May 12 through August 11. Hotel Jacaranda Summer Menu Hotel Jacaranda is open for lunch, Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., serving its soup and salad bar, sandwich platters, and daily specials. The Grand Buffet is available on Sundays, 11 a.m.-2…
Calendar 6-26
Monday, June 26 Last day to withdraw with a grade of W for summer term Camp Adventure continues through July 28, “Hometown Heroes Week,” (Community Education) Highlands Campus McCracken Farms Produce Cart, 11:30 – 1 p.m., Parking Lot D, Entrances 3 and 4, (SFSC Wellness Committee), Highlands Campus Thursday, June 29 GPS New…
SFSC Named One of Most Promising Places to Work
For a second time, South Florida State College received recognition as a Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges, and the findings for 2017 were published in the May 18 edition of Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine. SFSC was initially recognized in 2015. SFSC joins 11 other colleges across the country to receive…
Associate Degree Nursing Students Honored in Pinning Ceremony
Thirty-four graduates of South Florida State College’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program were honored in a traditional pinning ceremony on June 15 in the Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at SFSC, Highlands Campus. The graduates are Ashley Acosta, Shelby Anderson, Angelina Avila, Cristal Badillo, Angela Barrs, Vanessa Brooker, Ashley Cross, Erica Escamilla, Yuri Estrada,…
Calendar 6-19
Monday, June 19 Classes begin for second summer flex session Camp Adventure continues through July 28, “Mission Impossible – Scavenger Hunt Week,” SFSC University Center, (Community Education), Highlands Campus McCracken Farms Produce Cart, 11:30 – 1 p.m., Parking Lot D, Entrances 3 and 4, (SFSC Wellness Committee), Highlands Campus Tuesday, June 20 Registration…
