Had the opportunity to visit Cuba in late January for a long weekend. Quite a study in contrasts: energy and lethargy, poverty and promise, beautiful renovated historic sites aside crumbling buildings and infrastructure. As part of a large group of business and government leaders, I was more curious than anything else. Even with the recent … Continue reading Provost Olliver visits Cuba
Bon Bini!!! (Welcome in Papiamentu) I am so excited about what is awaiting our group only months from now. Bonaire is one of my favorite places on earth. Whenever I think of tranquility, gorgeous sunsets, ocean sounds, amazing diving, exotic wildlife, and a wonderful gastronomical experience, Bonaire comes to mind. Bonaire is one of the … Continue reading Bonaire: an undiscovered jewel!
Learn more about the SPC Ecuador Study Abroad Program. Complete process by* April 13, 2015 Travel and course dates July 13-July 23, 2015 Program details: The primary goal of the course is to introduce students to the rainforest associated systems of South America and the ecology through lectures, labs, and discovery-oriented investigative experiences of rainforest, … Continue reading Study Abroad in Ecuador and earn College Credit!
Learn more about the SPC South Africa Study Abroad Program! Program details: The primary goal of this program is to examine human rights from social science perspectives in order to develop an insight and understanding of how human rights, human rights practices and human rights institutions are socially created and recreated by human beings. This … Continue reading Study Abroad in South Africa and earn College Credit!
As part of the 26th Annual International Conference on College teaching and Learning, SPC family is invited to participate in the Jumping the Fence into Administration leadership experience on March 30 and 31, 2015. For more information, please see the flyer linked here: 26th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning To register for the leadership … Continue reading Leadership Experience Opportunity: Jumping the Fence into Administration
Study Abroad Spain: Language Immersion Get the scoop on a great SPC Study Abroad program for 2014-2015 – join us for the Spain: 101 program meeting! When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:00pm Where: Clearwater Campus – ES 314 Why: Meet the professor and the students that will be studying abroad! Make sure you bring … Continue reading Spain: 101 – Thursday, February 26!
This March, Bulgaria celebrates its National Holiday, marking the 137th anniversary of its liberation from five centuries of Ottoman rule. In honor of the Bulgarian National Holiday, there will be a picnic to celebrate! The event will be hosted by RODINA, the Bulgarian American Culture Center in the Tampa Bay area: Sunday, March 1, 2015 at … Continue reading Celebrate the Liberation Day of Bulgaria with RODINA on March 1st!
Join us tomorrow, February 25th from 11:30 to 2:00 pm in the Agora Courtyard as the Tarpon Springs Campus celebrates: African American History Month with a “Taste of Soul” A Study Abroad representative will be at the event representing the wonderful South Africa Study Abroad Program going in June 2015! — Follow us on:
For students learning Spanish, English, or any other language Wednesday, March 4 at 12:30 – Second Language Learning Strategies –Library Presenter – Dr. Fernando Ojeda This workshop will focus on strategies to enhance second language learning. Typical problems will be proposed that hinder second language learners, and personal experiences will be shared from the classroom … Continue reading Free Language Learning Workshops!
Heading out to the Dutch Caribbean this May, Jennifer Fernandes and her study abroad students will be exposed to a unique habitat: an island desert that contains one of the world’s most pristine coral reef ecosystems. The main projects on this program are working with the Coral Reef Restoration Foundation and with the Sea Turtle … Continue reading SPC 2015 Innovation Grant for Study Abroad!