Scholarship Opportunity
Deadline to apply: February 13, 2015
Still need funds to travel abroad? Check out this scholarship opportunity below!
The Zeta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is sponsoring a $500.00 scholarship to three African-American females from the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus.
For more information, please click on the application form: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority scholarship application
To learn more about SPC Study Abroad, please visit our website.
St Petersburg College chose Regina Calcaterra’s Etched in Sand as the feature for 2015’s One Book/One College activities. On January 28, SPC’s Clearwater Campus was privileged to host the author and provide an opportunity for readers to engage with her and her story directly. Over 50 students and faculty attended the event, taking advantage of this unique chance to meet the woman behind the words. Regina Calcaterra’s Etched in Sand is courageous, fascinating, and unforgettable; all SPC libraries have a copy, so be sure to read it when you get a chance!
One Book/One College unites students, faculty, and staff, as they share their experiences reading and discussing the chosen book and engage in related activities, which can range from quad events to health fairs to pet adopt-a-thons and author visits.
Keep on the look-out for 2016’s One Book/One College events and other news on the SPC Events Calendar.
For more information on SPC international events, check out our website!
The Loy Krathong Festival is one of the most beautiful and popular festivals in Thailand. Visit Tampa’s Wat Mongkolratanaram and join the festivities!
Event Information:
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2014
Time: 7 p.m. until midnight
Location: 5229-5449 Palm Road, Tampa, FL 33619
It’s celebrated on the day of the full moon in November. The central event in Loy Krathong is the launching of krathongs. A krathong is a small lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves, flowers, candles and three incense sticks. People launch the krathongs into any large body of water to carry away their bad luck. It is considered good luck if the krathong floats away from you.
For more information, please visit the link!
St Petersburg College St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus is Proud to Present:
Bulgarian Days of Culture: Exhibition of Art, Video, and Music
Join St Petersburg College as we celebrate Bulgarian culture with a special exhibition under the auspices of the Bulgarian Embassy. Delight in the sights and sounds of Bulgaria right here in beautiful St Petersburg!
Location
St Petersburg College St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Music Center
6605 5th Avenue North
St Petersburg, FL 33710
Dates
November 5, 2014 through December 19, 2014
Hours
Hours vary. Please click here for details.
Questions? Please call 727-341-4731 or 727-341-4783.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Masters of Japanese art in action!
SPC Downtown Center and the Center for International Programs are proud to host two sessions of an amazing art demonstration on November 13, 2014.
For more details, please click the photo below:
BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a groundbreaking 7-day experience bringing together the world’s finest collection of ocean films, along with acclaimed underwater photography exhibits.
Event Information:
Date: November 3–9, 2014
Location: Host Hotel – Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront – 333 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Admission: Tickets available for purchase.
This Festival screens over 100 of the world’s ocean films in more than 20 award categories. Film screenings and conservation events are open to the public, along with memorable social events that provide an intimate environment for networking with filmmakers and scientists.
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Israel Study Abroad student Corey Cunningham shared his thoughts with us on his first experiences in Israel:
Driving through Israel for the first time and not seeing any soldiers out on the streets or any type of ruckus going on really shows me how peaceful this country is.
Going to their market and seeing the diversity really shocked me; it was as if I was in New York. Going to the Roman theater gave me insight on how many civilizations ruled over Israel, which gives it the diversity it has now.
The construction of buildings in Israel uses a unique rock that I’ve never seen that is so interesting and words can’t do justice to. I am so excited to continue on the rest of this trip.
