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Blue Ocean Film Festival 2014 by Mary Lancaster

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BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a groundbreaking 7-day experience bringing together the world’s finest collection of ocean films, along with acclaimed underwater photography exhibits. Event Information: Date: November 3–9, 2014 Location: Host Hotel – Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront – 333 1st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Admission: Tickets available for purchase. For specific information, please visit: http://www.blueoceanfilmfestival.org/tickets_and_passes.htm This Festival … Continue reading Blue Ocean Film Festival 2014 by Mary Lancaster →

SPC students visit the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts by Anna Faiola

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On September 19th, St. Petersburg College took a group of students from Clearwater and Gibbs Campuses to the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg.  They explored specifically the Young Chinese Artist Exhibition which they enjoyed the most.  They were interacting with the docent and giving their thoughts and opinions of each piece as they … Continue reading SPC students visit the St. Petersburg Museum of Fine Arts by Anna Faiola →

Submit an International Photo for a chance to win an iPad! by Edina Kurtovic

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Enter the annual International Photo Contest! SPC will once again sponsor the annual International Photo Contest Open to all current SPC students, faculty, and staff Winners will be announced during International Education Week in November 2014 How to enter: Submit up to two photos you took while traveling outside the U.S. (Alaska, Hawaii and US … Continue reading Submit an International Photo for a chance to win an iPad! by Edina Kurtovic →

International Language Institute students visit Congo River Golf by Anna Faiola

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The Intensive English Program at Corporate Training went on a field trip to Congo River Golf. For most of the students, it was their first experience playing golf. Because the students are from 21 different countries and speak fifteen different languages, it was still a day of English practice! Unexpectedly, one student won the opportunity … Continue reading International Language Institute students visit Congo River Golf by Anna Faiola →

SPC International Film Series Featured on 83 Degrees! by Mary Lancaster

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The word is out about SPC’s International Film Series! 83 Degrees, an online information source for global diversity in the Tampa Bay area, published an article highlighting the International Film Series and internationalization at SPC. Read the article here: www.83degreesmedia.com/innovationnews/spc091614.aspx Focusing on the September 18 film series kickoff screening of “Frida: Naturaleza Viva”, 83 Degrees … Continue reading SPC International Film Series Featured on 83 Degrees! by Mary Lancaster →

Travel the World and Get SPC Credit – Learn How at a Study Abroad Fair! by Mary Lancaster

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Come to an SPC Study Abroad Fair to learn how YOU can travel and earn SPC course credit at the same time! Enter for a chance to win the $200 deposit fee waiver! Event Information: All Fairs are from 12:00-2:00pm Date Campus Location Wed., Sept.17 St. Petersburg/Gibbs SS Lounge Wed., Sept. 24 Clearwater ES113 Wed., … Continue reading Travel the World and Get SPC Credit – Learn How at a Study Abroad Fair! by Mary Lancaster →

Chinese Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebration by Anna Faiola

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On September 8, 2014, a group of students from Clearwater and Gibbs campuses with their advisors went to the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration.  The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is celebrated by the Chinese on the 15th day of the eighth month on the lunar calendar.  Everyone was invited to experience cultural … Continue reading Chinese Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival Celebration by Anna Faiola →

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 →