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Working towards World Peace: A General’s Story about U.S.-China Relations by Mary Lancaster

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SPC is proud to partner with USF World and the Confucius Institute to bring General Bernard Loeffke to the Seminole campus for his presentation of China: Friend or Enemy? A General’s Story. Event Details Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 Time: 12:30-1:30 PM Location: Seminole campus Digitorium Major General Loeffke is committed to bridging the US … Continue reading Working towards World Peace: A General’s Story about U.S.-China Relations by Mary Lancaster →

SPIFFS International Evening of Song and Dance by Mary Lancaster

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Join us for SPIFFS International Evening of Song and Dance at the St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Music Center, with dancers from Albania, Laos, and Serbia, as well as Opera singers performing songs from Germany, Italy, France and more! Event Information: Date: Friday, September 12th, 2014 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus Music Center, located at … Continue reading SPIFFS International Evening of Song and Dance by Mary Lancaster →

SPC International Film Series Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Clearwater Campus! by Anna Faiola

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SPC International Film Series Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Clearwater Campus! Come and watch the classic Mexican film, Frida: Naturaleza Viva Date: Thursday, September 18, 2014 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Clearwater Arts Auditorium Free admission, refreshments, and door prizes. Before the film, SPC will host a Hispanic food and Information Fair from 5-6:30 p.m. in … Continue reading SPC International Film Series Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month at Clearwater Campus! by Anna Faiola →

Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Clearwater September 13, 2014 by Mary Lancaster

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Come celebrate with the Entire Family! Enjoy a genuine Cultural Experience! Free Admission!   Mexican Independence Day Event Information: Date: Saturday, September 13th, 2014 Time: 3:00 P.M. to 10 P.M. Location: Cleveland Street & Missouri Avenue in Clearwater’s East Gateway.  Come join the Mexican Independence Day celebration in Clearwater, where there will be activities for … Continue reading Mexican Independence Day Celebration in Clearwater September 13, 2014 by Mary Lancaster →

U.S. Department of State 2015 Summer Internship Program (unpaid) OPEN for Applications! by Mary Lancaster

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Don’t miss this great opportunity to participate in an internship with the U.S. Department of State! The deadline to apply is October 17, 2014. The U.S. Department of State is looking for diverse, culturally aware, well-rounded, and strategic problem-solvers seeking an internship. This internship helps you gain experience, explore new careers and acquire lifelong skills. … Continue reading U.S. Department of State 2015 Summer Internship Program (unpaid) OPEN for Applications! by Mary Lancaster →

SPC Engages with Local French Institute for Joint Lecture at Downtown Center September 3, 2014 by Mary Lancaster

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From the moment you entered the room you could tell this was something special. Seventy French and American students gathered at SPC Downtown Center on September 3 for a joint lecture on American and French national governments. SPC Prof. Tara Newsom welcomed Dr. Philippe Beau of the Business and Enterprise Alternative University (BEAU) Institute and … Continue reading SPC Engages with Local French Institute for Joint Lecture at Downtown Center September 3, 2014 by Mary Lancaster →

Top 10 Tips for Immersing Yourself in the Culture While Studying Abroad by Anna Faiola

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A New York Times columnist Nick Kristof, writes that “travel can also be an education, a step toward empathy and international understanding.” SPC couldn’t agree more with his statement. Studying Abroad opens new horizons for students and it is a significant moment in a young person’s life that continues to impact their life for years … Continue reading Top 10 Tips for Immersing Yourself in the Culture While Studying Abroad by Anna Faiola →

Students from Sister City Takamatsu, Japan Visit SPC! by Mary Lancaster

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Three high school students from Takamatsu, Japan visited St. Petersburg College’s Gibbs Campus on July 29, 2014. They had a blast playing music in the MIRA building and enjoyed gazing into the stars of the planetarium during their tour of the campus.  SPC students joined the Japanese students for a “Sister City Cultural Conversation” later in … Continue reading Students from Sister City Takamatsu, Japan Visit SPC! by Mary Lancaster →

Join the Model UN for Fall: International Experience, College Credit, Close to Home! by Mary Lancaster

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Enroll in INR 2500 for Fall of 2014 on St Petersburg/Gibbs campus to experience Model UN activities and conferences, and get college credit at the same time! View the flyer below for more information (click the flyer to enlarge text.)

You’ve Studied Abroad, now what? by Anna Faiola

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Coming home from your Study Abroad program you will experience many new things, from reverse culture shock to the sudden urge to travel again! If you are looking for inspiration or just guidance on what to do now that you are back home, check out the Life After Study Abroad magazine. Articles rage from: The … Continue reading You’ve Studied Abroad, now what? by Anna Faiola →