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
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!
Drop by the SS Lobby at the SP/Gibbs Campus on Wednesday, February 11 and chat with a representative from Salzburg College in Austria! Find out more about wonderful Study Abroad opportunities offered through Salzburg College and how YOU can get involved. Event Information: Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Time: 10:00-4:00 PM Location: SP/Gibbs campus SS … Continue reading Interested in Austria? Salzburg College Comes to St Petersburg/Gibbs Campus February 11!
Get the scoop on a great SPC Study Abroad program for 2014-2015 – join us for the Costa Rica Spanish Language program meeting! Study Abroad Costa Rica Spanish Language 101: When: Monday, February 9, 2015 at 5:00pm Where: Clearwater Campus – ES 314 Why: Meet the professor and the students that will be studying abroad! Make … Continue reading Study Abroad 101 Meeting on Monday, February 9!
Every year has its share of significant world events. 2014 is no exception! From the rise of several crises worldwide to life-threatening incidents here and there, the past year left a number of ordeals that humanity has to address. Ebola is just one of those urgent matters that hopefully 2015 will be the year in … Continue reading Global Engagement Institute: Ebola in 2015