Monthly Archives: August 2017
SGA Helps Texas Hurricane Victims
The SFSC Student Government Association (SGA) and Campus Christian Club/FCA are providing relief to families hit hard by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Consider making a donation today during Club Rush, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Building B, Highlands Campus. Other donation collection bins are located near the SFSC Cashier’s Office in Building B, Community Relations and Marketing Department in Building F, the library in Building Y, and at the Desoto and Hardee campuses and Lake Placid Center. Donations are being accepted through Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Items most needed are cases of water, non-perishable food items, personal items (e.g., wipes, toothpaste, soap), dry dog food, and baby diapers and formula.
For more information, contact Andy Polk, SGA advisor, at ext. 7435 or Melanie Jackson, Campus Christian Club advisor, at ext. 7018.
The Kaleidoscope Series Offers Free Family-Friendly Performances
SFSC Performing Arts together with the city of Avon Park and Sebring Radio Group will present four family-friendly Kaleidoscope Series performances for FREE in SFSC University Center, Highlands Campus. “What a wonderful opportunity for parents to bring their children to live, professional entertainment!” said Cindy Garren, director, Cultural Programs. “Plus a food truck will be onsite so…
Sign Up for Oct. 6 Wellness Fair
Get or stay healthy, and help SFSC earn $15,000 for wellness initiatives. The Wellness Committee invites you to join us for SFSC’s 14th Annual Wellness Fair on Friday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the SFSC University Center. Florida Blue will be on site providing Personal Health Assessments (PHAs) for all benefit eligible employees. SFSC can…
Volleyball Action Tuesday, Aug. 29
In Volleyball action Tuesday, Aug. 29 the Lady Panthers swept Webber International JV winning by scores 2-1 in straight-sets. The Lady Panthers will be back in action Thursday, Aug. 31, when they play host to Indian River State College at 6 p.m., SFSC Panther Gym., Highlands Campus.
Wellness “Walk at Lunch” Resumes Sept. 1
The Wellness Committee invites you to join us on Friday, Sept. 1, noon, as we resume our monthly Walk at Lunch walks. The walks take place on the first Friday of every month, and we’ll walk around campus. We finish around 12:30 p.m., but you are free to walk as little or as much as you would like. …
Brown and Shuler Win AFC Gift Cards
During Convocation week, two $25 gift cards–for Starbucks and Subway–were available in a drawing to Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) chapter members. The drawing was held at the end of the week, and the gift card for Subway went to a current regular member of the chapter, Sheila Brown. The Starbucks gift card went to a new chapter member, Subrina Shuler. To…
Wanita Bates Bids SFSC Au Revoir, Aug. 31
Wanita Bates, executive assistant to Dr. Sidney Valentine, vice president for academic affairs and student services, officially retires from the college on Aug. 31. However, a potluck luncheon will be held in her honor on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Board Room (Building F, Room 102), Highlands Campus. Bates started her career…
Building B Elevator Closed for Modernization Beginning Sept. 15
Maintenance has worked diligently with all the players involved to ensure the modernization of the elevator in Building B on the Highlands Campus runs as smoothly as possible. The elevator will be closed/shut down for several dates; therefore, staff, students, instructors, and visitors will be affected. The dates planned for the modernization are: Friday, Sept. 15: …
BSEE Students Learn about Restoration Ecology
On Aug. 23, nine students, who are in their final year of the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) program, spent a day at Riverwoods Field Laboratory in Lorida, Fla., to learn about restoration ecology. “Using the Kissimmee River as a living lab, they learned how to test water quality, sampled and identified aquatic…
Campus Dining 8-28
Kelly’s Korner Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a. m-2 p.m. Monday: Chicken Cordon Bleu, Baked Potato, and Veggie Tuesday: Baked Ziti, Garlic Bread, and Salad Wednesday: Pepper Steak over Rice, and Veggie Thursday: Cod Fish Sandwich, Steak Fries, and Coleslaw Friday: Order off the Menu Hotel Jacaranda Summer Menu Hotel Jacaranda is open…
