Cuba: What’s the New Normal is a session topic to be presented at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. Panelists will debate the pros and cons of Cuba policy, how we deal with Castro’s Cuba as a constant discussion, and particularly now that President Obama has announced the establishment of formal diplomatic relations. Throughout … Continue reading Cuba: What’s the New Normal?
Students can learn about SPC programs and other opportunities with institutions around the country at the FREE CollegeWeekLive Virtual Study Abroad Fair! Event Details: Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Time: 12:00 to 8:00 PM EST Location: Online Link – Register here! The first Virtual Study Abroad Fair, hosted by CollegeWeekLive, IIE, and the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Virtual Study Abroad Fair, February 25, 2015 – SPC is participating!
A huge part of teacher preparation is making sure that our teachers are globally aware and prepared for the students that will enter their classroom. Universities and Colleges have made great strides toward the internationalization of teacher education but there is still a long ways to go. A recent article posted by Education Week lists … Continue reading A Decade of Preparing Globally Competent Teachers
Each year LIADO, The Italian-American Women of Today, organize the spectacular San Gennaro Festa to celebrate and share the wonderful Italian heritage. In the beautiful city of Safety Harbor, Florida, you can enjoy Bocce Courts, Zeppole and Cannoli, Homemade Pasta Fagioli & Meatballs, Cannoli and Meatball Eating Contests, Pizzelle-Making Demonstration, Genealogy Booth, Live Italian Music, … Continue reading LIADO’s 12th annual San Gennaro Festa in Safety Harbor
Amil Kusain Tan Jr., a new international student from the Philippines (pictured), wrote about his experiences during the New International Student Orientation he attended on January 8, 2015. Please click here to read the full story. — Follow us on:
Did you know that the largest human migration in history is taking place right now in Asia? Every year, millions of people make their way home to celebrate the Lunar New Year (also widely known as the Chinese New Year), effectively shutting down all business operations to welcome the year of the sheep. Some of … Continue reading Celebrating the Lunar New Year
On February 26 at the St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs, a panel of experts will discuss terrorism in our time. Panelist Wole Soyinka, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and one of Nigeria’s leading public intellectuals, will discuss the terror group Boko Haram and its threat to west and central Africa. To register … Continue reading Terrorism: How Long and How to Resist It?
From February 12-15, 2015, a group of six students from the Latinos United Club at the Tarpon Springs Campus participated in the annual USHLI conference in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees were able to participate in very interesting sessions and forums as well as listen to speeches from very well-known Hispanic political figures such as Bill Richardson, … Continue reading SPC travels to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference
When? February 25, 2015, from 12:00 to 8:00 PM EST | Attendance is Free! The first Virtual Study Abroad Fair, hosted by CollegeWeekLive, IIE, and the U.S. Department of State, is a unique opportunity for U.S. students to learn more about the benefits of study abroad, program options, potential host countries and funding opportunities. Students … Continue reading The First Virtual Study Abroad Fair February 25!!
The Bulgarian American cultural Center “RODINA” invites all SPC students, faculty, and staff to participate in their ongoing and upcoming events in 2015. Interested? Here is a sample of the events RODINA has to offer: Bulgarian American Cultural Center Upcoming/Ongoing Events Children musical club: singing, dancing –Wesley United Methodist Church, 301 37th Avenue North, St. … Continue reading Get Involved with the Bulgarian Community in St Petersburg!