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SPC hosts International Education Week!

Events, News, SPC International Education Week

wdibInternational Education Week is upon us! Come join us out on our SPC campuses to celebrate on November 20th, 2014! All events are free!

St. Petersburg/Gibbs (International Food Festival Celebration):

  • 12:00pm-2:00pm
  • Quad

St. Petersburg/Gibbs (International Film Festival):

  • 6:30pm in the Quad
  • Enjoy a taste of the Caribbean – music, food and film from Haiti, When the Drum is Beating

Visit the International Education Week Calendar for details on all events! We’ll see you there!

Japanese Day at SPC

Events, News

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Held on November 13, Japanese Day at SPC Downtown (DT) was full of art demonstrations, performances, Ikebana, and exhibitions. The day aimed to celebrate Japanese culture with sushi and live art demonstrations by Koki Sugita and Keisuke Teshima, two contemporary artists from Fukuoka, Japan who are featured in the video linked below. Mr. Sugita writes Japanese calligraphy on traditional rice-straw (tatami) mats, and Mr. Teshima is one of only three people in the world to master the one-stroke dragon-painting technique.

About his art, Mr. Sugita commented, “If I have put my all into my work, and the thing I create matches the image I made in my mind and the energy and feelings of the room, then I know it’s good.” Mr. Teshima revealed to another student the Japanese general philosophy of art: “While there’s no one form of martial art that is directly related to what I do [one-stroke dragon painting], all forms of Japanese art are connected. I’ve practiced karate for ten years, and Mr. Sugita has practiced kendo (Japanese fencing) for ten years. Everything is related.”

Want to see more? Mr. Sugita’s amazing art is on display on the second floor of the Downtown Center and will remain there through the end of the year.

Also, check out our SPC Study Abroad Programs for amazing opportunities for cultural experience!

International Education Week comes to SPC!

Events, News

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ts4International Education Week is upon us! Come join us out on our SPC campuses to celebrate on November 18th, 2014! All events are free!

Health Education Center (Cappuccino Bar and Aerapas):

  • 11:00am-12:30pm
  • Lobby

Health Education Center (International Coffee and Guava Pastries):

  • 4:30pm-5:30pm
  • Lobby

St. Petersburg/Gibbs (International Coffee Social):

  • 12:00pm-2:00pm
  • SS Lobby

Clearwater (Cultural Tasting Event):

  • 12:00pm-1:30pm
  • ES 104

Visit the International Education Week Calendar for details on all events! We’ll see you there!

Be The Change with Ricky Roberts III

Go Glocal, Student Resources

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Date: Thursday, November 20th

Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm

Location: ES 104.

Ricky Roberts III is one special man. He has dedicated his life to inspiring people through his writings, speaking engagements, workshops, and youth outreach to be better and more positive humans. Ricky is coming to the St. Petersburg College Clearwater Campus. His workshop, open to all students, is hosted by Phi Theta Kappa Tau Zeta in partnership with the International Club on the Clearwater Campus and aims to build tolerance and promote compassion.

Enjoy refreshments and snacks while learning that your life has a purpose, your story is important, your dreams count, your voice matters, and you were born to make an impact! To learn more about Ricky and his story visit his website.

SPC Hosts International Education Week!

Events, News

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International Education Week is upon us! Come join us out on our SPC campuses to celebrate on November 17th, 2014! All events are free!

Tarpon Springs (International Food Festival Celebration):

  • 11:30am-2:00pm
  • AG Courtyard

Seminole (International Food Festival Celebration):

  • 11:30am-2:00pm
  • UP Lobby

Midtown (International Food Festival Celebration):

  • 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Learning Support Center

Vet Tech (International Coffee and Guava Pastries):

  • 12:00pm-1:00pm
  • Lobby

Visit the International Education Week Calendar for details on all events! We’ll see you there!

Field Trip to Edgecomb Courthouse

Events, News,

Blog Picture“On this trip, I put into practice all of the knowledge that I have gained in these months in the International Language Institute. At Edgecomb Courthouse, there are certain words that are not often heard in daily life, but they are important to have a good use of the language. I recognized the importance of the laws implemented by the authorities. These laws allow a peaceful life in any nation regardless of culture or location.” -Nicolas Carrera

“I’ve had one of my best experiences visiting the Tampa Courthouse, since I came here to Florida. I was initially interested in the development and history of the judicial system in Florida, as well as the architectural details of this building. But suddenly, my point of view changed when we met the judges. We had an interesting conversation with them, and we discussed Florida’s laws. It was very helpful, because we were all students from different countries and different cultures too. We learned how important it is to follow the rules in Florida, and how this country manages its citizens even though they come from other different cultures. It was very interesting to learn about the history of how the judicial system has been improved up until our days.” -Olta Celaj

“Last week, SPC International Language Institute organized a field trip at Tampa Courthouse. During the visit, we had the opportunity to learn how the court system works, and also how laws are applied. We watched several cases about young people who were driving under the influence of alcohol, or driving while their driver license was suspended. Also, we had the opportunity to ask questions to the judge and he explained everything to us that we didn’t understand about the cases. We enjoyed that experience and had a great time.” -Orledja Sanxhaku