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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 →

Study Abroad Faculty receive CETL Distinguished Faculty Award by Anna Faiola

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The Center for International Programs would like to congratulate three of our Study Abroad faculty who have received the 2013-2014 CETL Distinguished Faculty Award. Professor Nicholas Manias led the first St. Petersburg College France Study Abroad program in May 2014. Nancy Watkins is getting ready to lead the third education practicum program to Jamaica in … Continue reading Study Abroad Faculty receive CETL Distinguished Faculty Award 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 →

EducationUSA visits Corporate Training by Barbara Wolter

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SPC’s Corporate Training recently welcomed representatives from EducationUSA to a presentation by SPC’s International Language Institute and Center for International Programs. The EducationUSA advisors hailed from nine different countries and were in the Tampa Bay area for the Overseas Association for College Admission Counseling Conference. While here, they toured the EpiCenter and Gibbs campuses and … Continue reading EducationUSA visits Corporate Training by Barbara Wolter →

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 →

Come watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with us! by Anna Faiola

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All SPC students are invited to watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with us! Bring your friends and come support your team! We will be providing pizza and drinks! Game Dates: Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 Time: 4-6PM Where: Tarpon Springs campus, Student Center/AG 114 Team matchups and full schedule of the … Continue reading Come watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals with us! by Anna Faiola →

We’ve still got FIFA fever! by Mary Lancaster

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Come watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup with us! We have two showings left! SPC faculty, staff, and students are invited to come watch the FIFA World Cup at the International Center SP/Gibbs Campus in room AD 103. The games will be aired live in our lounge area from 1:00PM-4:30 PM on the following days: Game Dates: … Continue reading We’ve still got FIFA fever! by Mary Lancaster →