October is Hispanic Heritage Month and the Tarpon Springs Campus invited all SPC students, faculty, staff and the community for a lively celebration on Thursday, October 13. The Sones de Mexico kicked off the party with some traditional folkloric dances. All night long, people were danging along to the music of the Son Salvaje band and … Continue reading Hispanic Latino Heritage Celebration
When? Wednesday, November 9, 2016 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Where? Seminole Campus UP 303 Why? Learn what the Center for International Programs can do for you Receive updates on Study Abroad Hear ways to internationalize your classroom Discover the Global Citizen Pathway Share ideas for improvements What? A delicious dinner and engaging conversations … Continue reading All SPC faculty are cordially invited to attend our International Programs Dinner
The Center for International Programs invites SPC students, faculty and staff to enter the International Photo Contest, held in conjunction with International Education Week. How to enter: Review contest guidelines and rules Submit up to two photos you took while traveling outside the U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii and US territories do not count) on the Center for International Programs … Continue reading Enter the 2016 International Photo Contest!
Working in the Professional Theater is what I do (in addition to teaching theater at SPC). When I first started teaching here, I knew I wanted to share the professional experience with students and I knew I wanted to take them to London. London is one of the theater capitals of the world. … Continue reading Study Theater in London!
We invite you to stop by the Center for International Programs on the Tarpon Springs Campus in DE 442B, to learn more about our Study Abroad programs. Study Abroad representatives will be available to answer all of your questions regarding what scholarships may be available, what courses you can take abroad, and more. When: Wednesday, October … Continue reading Study Abroad Open House
Encourage your students to Study Abroad Schedule a class presentation with our Study Abroad representative Help us spread the word about the available study abroad scholarships For more information on our Study Abroad programs view our video here (also posted on MyCourses under Faculty Support). Inspire your students to be globally engaged Get your students … Continue reading September 2016 Update for Faculty
Those attending the graduation ceremony on Saturday, July 23rd were moved by the impassioned graduation speech given by Sane Haidara, an international student from Timbuktu, Mali. In his speech he thanked all at SPC for helping him to gain leadership and community service skills which will enable him to return to Mali to address social … Continue reading International Student Receives Standing Ovation at Summer 2016 Graduation
As part of the ongoing effort to facilitate student success, SPC’s Collaborative Lab hosted a session on helping Hispanic/Latino students improve their academic development on Thursday, July 28. Staff, students, and community members gathered together to brainstorm strategies for engaging Hispanic/Latino students and their families with our college. The group established three strategies, each with … Continue reading SPC and Community Brainstorm Hispanic/Latino Student Support
SPC’s partner for the Jamaica Dental Hygiene Study Abroad program, Great Shape! Inc.’s 1000 Smiles Project, paid a visit to SPC in mid-July. The 1000 Smiles Project director and executive team came to St Petersburg to buy supplies for the Jamaica experience and also to see America. Several of them have never been out of … Continue reading 1000 Smiles Project Visits SPC “Jamerican” Family
Celebrate Nelson Mandela Day! When? Monday, July 18, 2016 Where? College-wide opportunities What? Learn about Mandela by watching video streams on campus monitors Mandela Learning Module in MyCourses Enter to win $200 study abroad deposit waiver for South Africa study abroad 2017 Volunteer in the community and share your story What is Nelson Mandela International … Continue reading SPC celebrates Nelson Mandela Day