Category: News

Leadership Experience Opportunity: Jumping the Fence into Administration

February 26, 2015Events, Faculty Resources, Go Glocal, News, Tips & OpportunitiesEvents/News, Faculty Resources, Glocal News, Go Glocal, Tips & OpportunitiesMary Lancaster

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 →

Spain: 101 – Thursday, February 26!

February 25, 2015Events, News, Spain 2019, Study AbroadInternational Events, SpainEdina Kurtovic

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! →

Celebrate the Liberation Day of Bulgaria with RODINA on March 1st!

February 24, 2015Events, International Students Events, News, Tips & OpportunitiesInternational Events, Tips & OpportunitiesEdina Kurtovic

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! →

African American History Month with a “Taste of Soul”

February 24, 2015Events, NewsInternational Events, South AfricaEdina Kurtovic

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:

Free Language Learning Workshops!

February 24, 2015Events, International Students Events, News, Tips & OpportunitiesInternational Events, Tips & OpportunitiesEdina Kurtovic

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! →

SPC 2015 Innovation Grant for Study Abroad!

February 23, 2015Bonaire, News, Study AbroadBonaire, International NewsEdina Kurtovic

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! →

Cuba: What’s the New Normal?

February 23, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

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? →

Virtual Study Abroad Fair, February 25, 2015 – SPC is participating!

February 22, 2015Events, Faculty Resources, Go Glocal, News, Student Resources, Study Abroad, Tips & OpportunitiesEvents/News, Glocal News, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesMary Lancaster

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 Decade of Preparing Globally Competent Teachers

February 21, 2015News, Study AbroadInternational NewsEdina Kurtovic

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 →

LIADO’s 12th annual San Gennaro Festa in Safety Harbor

February 20, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

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 →

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