SPC alumna lands HSN internship, debuts on Wendy Williams show #SPCInspires

SPC alumna Destinee Bullard and Erin Marty working this summer on HSN internship
Communications, Mass Communications

St. Petersburg College graduate, Destinee Bullard, made her television debut on the Wendy Williams show during an HSN internship this summer. https://youtu.be/56zcfu4XqPg After graduating from St. Petersburg College in 2015, with an Associate of Arts degree focusing on Mass Communications, Destinee transferred to the University of Florida where she is a senior public relations major. … Continue reading SPC alumna lands HSN internship, debuts on Wendy Williams show #SPCInspires →

Sign language student follows her heart #SPCinspires

American Sign Language, Communications

When Holli Tempe was child, she loved to watch Linda Bove, the deaf actress who played Linda the Librarian on the PBS children’s show Sesame Street. She was fascinated when Bove would pop up in a little interpreting bubble during the show. Years later, when Tempe started her studies at St. Petersburg College, she jumped … Continue reading Sign language student follows her heart #SPCinspires →

SPC alumna is finalist for prestigious Teach for America fellowship

Deniann Grant - Teach for America
Communications

Deniann Grant, a 2012 SPC graduate, was recently chosen as a finalist for the Teach for America Sue Lehmann Teaching and Learning Fellowship. The award recognizes outstanding teachers who exemplify the organization’s core values. Chosen as one of 25 finalists from more than 200 applicants, the award decision will be announced in May. “This award … Continue reading SPC alumna is finalist for prestigious Teach for America fellowship →

ACEcon Anime and Comics Enthusiasts Convention at Tarpon Springs Campus

ACEcon Anime and Comics Enthusiasts Convention
Communications

The Palm Harbor Library and St. Petersburg College’s Tarpon Springs Campus present their third annual ACEcon (Anime and Comics Enthusiast Convention). This two-day event will be held rain or shine: Saturday, April 16 (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) at the Palm Harbor Library Sunday, April 17 (12 – 5 p.m.) at the St. Petersburg College Tarpon … Continue reading ACEcon Anime and Comics Enthusiasts Convention at Tarpon Springs Campus →

Sandbox News student honored by Florida College System Activities Association

Communications

This month the Florida College System Activities Association named St. Petersburg College student Fred Arnold their November 2015 Publications Division Student of the Month. Arnold, who works as the Social Media Manager for the college’s student newspaper Sandbox News,  was nominated by SPC faculty member Cindy Kuropas.  “Fred has more than 300 volunteer hours with … Continue reading Sandbox News student honored by Florida College System Activities Association →

Author Tim Dorsey at St. Petersburg/Gibbs, Tarpon Springs campuses Nov. 18

Communications

St. Petersburg College Learning Resources presents author Tim Dorsey, best-selling novelist and former Tampa Tribune journalist, who will discuss his Florida-based mystery novels at  both the St. Petersburg/Gibbs and Tarpon Springs campuses on Nov. 18. “In the Stacks with Florida Author Tim Dorsey” is FREE and open to the college community and the public. These events are … Continue reading Author Tim Dorsey at St. Petersburg/Gibbs, Tarpon Springs campuses Nov. 18 →

Upcoming poetry night with Tampa, Hillsborough County Poet Laureate James E. Tokley

James E Tokley
Communications

Do you enjoy poetry? Are you looking for a fun autumn activity? Then please join us at the Allstate Center Library for our first poetry night! Renowned poet James E. Tokley will be reading from a selection of his work on Nov. 18 from 6 – 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. This event is … Continue reading Upcoming poetry night with Tampa, Hillsborough County Poet Laureate James E. Tokley →