United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Experience by Arthur Wilmoth

I recently had the amazing experience of traveling to Chicago to attend USHLI –United States Hispanic Leadership Institute- with a wonderful group of SPC students. We had the opportunity of hearing from Dr. Antonia Novella and Samuel Betances to name a few. The speeches delivered throughout the entire conference where powerful, moving, and motivational. I … Continue reading United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Experience by Arthur Wilmoth

Scholarships and paid internship opportunities for students with US State Department by Anna Faiola

Diplomat-In-Residence Edward Loo was recently on the SPC Clearwater campus to share information about opportunities for SPC students to work as paid interns abroad for the US State Department!  If you are interested in applying for this wonderful opportunity to work abroad, the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program could possibly assist you in funding … Continue reading Scholarships and paid internship opportunities for students with US State Department by Anna Faiola

International Students Reflect on the Holocaust Museum by Mary Lancaster

On Sunday, February 23, 2014, a group of international students and International Club members participated in a trip to the Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida.  It was a heartfelt learning experience for all.  Some of the international students did not know about the Holocaust and appreciated learning about what happened. This trip was a … Continue reading International Students Reflect on the Holocaust Museum by Mary Lancaster

The State of Beauty Today – An International Bilingual (French/English) Conference by Anna Faiola

University of South Florida is hosting The State of Beauty Today – An International Bilingual (French/English) Conference, which will take place on the USF Tampa campus, on Friday Feb. 28 (Library, Grace Allen Room: 9:30am-5:00pm) – March 1st (Marshall Student Center 3705: 10:30am-5:00pm). This international interdisciplinary conference will address the specific topic of beauty in … Continue reading The State of Beauty Today – An International Bilingual (French/English) Conference by Anna Faiola

Southeast Conference on Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Film by Anna Faiola

The Department of World Languages at the University of South Florida welcomes you to the Southeast Conference on Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Film (SCFLLF) on Feb. 21 & 22, 2014 on the USF main campus in Tampa. The 21st SCFLLF will bring together scholars from a variety of disciplines in the Humanities. Presentations will cover … Continue reading Southeast Conference on Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Film by Anna Faiola

SPC Students Attend the Florida International Leadership Conference by Anna Faiola

The mission of the Florida International Leadership Conference (FILC) is to promote international understanding with the goal of enhancing leadership skills. International students and Study Abroad students are invited yearly to participate. Attending FILC is the pure example of a GLOCAL activity; attending this multicultural conference is like traveling all around the world without ever … Continue reading SPC Students Attend the Florida International Leadership Conference by Anna Faiola

An update from the Tarpon Springs International Club by Anna Faiola

The SPC Tarpon Springs International Club meeting this week was a success! What a great accomplishment to see so many interested students from diverse backgrounds attending the meeting. There was great energy  during the meeting as we planned some great events for the Tarpon Springs campus. Look for upcoming announcements soon! During the meeting, Rosangela … Continue reading An update from the Tarpon Springs International Club by Anna Faiola

St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs at USF: open to all! by Anna Faiola

USF St Petersburg is hosting their second annual St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs beginning today, February 13! This three-day conference is open to faculty, students, and the public alike, offering the opportunity to hear 15 panels of distinguished experts speak on important international issues. The conference is completely free of charge, so sign up … Continue reading St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs at USF: open to all! by Anna Faiola

SPC Students get a taste of China! by Anna Faiola

In January, over 20 SPC students and staff helped to usher in the Year of the Horse at a Chinese New Year Celebration hosted by the Confucius Institute at USF.  The Celebration featured professional performances that included a dragon dance, illuminated Chinese yoyo show, Chinese instruments and cultural games with special gifts to the winners. … Continue reading SPC Students get a taste of China! by Anna Faiola