Save the date to see Dr. Anne Graham Cagney on April 2nd, at USF! Dr. Anne Graham Cagney is an Irish Fulbright Scholar whose research is focused on exploring how to create transformative learning spaces in professional development programs for teachers in adult education. Her talk titled, “Further & Adult Education in the ‘Path’ of … Continue reading USF Fulbright Symposium Featuring Anne Graham Cagney by Anna Faiola
Learn German with Professor Bozena Gasior through the International Language Institute. Both Conversational and Beginning German classes are available. The basic German language course introduces students to listening, speaking, reading and writing, and the cultures of German-speaking countries. The emphasis is placed on pronunciation and phrases used in everyday conversations. The conversational German language course … Continue reading German Classes at SPC through International Language Institute by Anna Faiola
On March 26 I had the pleasure of attending the Nick M. Billiris Administration Building Dedication Ceremony. The ceremony was held out front of the administration building on the Tarpon Springs Campus where students, faculty, and guests gathered to hear the many speakers, and take part in the Dedication Ceremony. The ceremony saw an array of speakers such … Continue reading Nick M. Billiris AD Building Dedication Ceremony by Arthur Wilmoth
Do you know the positive impact on Studying Abroad? The first lady, Michelle Obama, is working to promote Study Abroad among students in the United States. “The benefits of studying abroad are almost endless,” Michelle said during the CNN interview. According to her, companies are more likely to hire people with knowledge and experience about … Continue reading Studying Abroad Could Give You An Edge In The Job Market by Anna Faiola
The SPC SP/Gibbs Campus International Club revived in 2014! The SP/G International Club held its first event of the new year – a “Pizza and Ping Pong party” on March 26th. It was great to see the international club kick off with such an active and fun event! Many students from unique parts of the … Continue reading International Club: Pizza and Ping Pong Party by Anna Faiola
SPC was excited to receive a visit from a group of Indonesian community college representatives March 3-4, 2014, under the auspices of the U.S. State Department and FSU. The delegates were from several different areas of Indonesia, and stayed in the U.S. for six weeks, touring campuses around the state. SPC pulled out all the … Continue reading Indonesian Community College Delegation Visits SPC! by Anna Faiola
St. Petersburg College (SPC) has committed to double Study Abroad participation from 77 to 154 students by the end of the decade, through the Generation Study Abroad initiative. SPC is one of only three Florida institutions that chose to take the plunge and pledge to double their numbers. Miami Date and Daytona State are joining … Continue reading We’re committed. We’re serious. We’re studying abroad! by Anna Faiola
This year’s One Book, Once College at St. Petersburg College is featuring Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder. This New York Times bestseller tells the story of how one person can make a difference in the world. Kidder writes about the true story of a gifted man, Dr. Paul Farmer, who is in love with … Continue reading One Book, One College 2014: Mountains Beyond Mountains by Anna Faiola
Study Abroad alumni Tait Sorenson and Cheri Kuenn were name to the All-Florida Academic Team. The students were recgnized for their outstanding academic achievement, leadership and service to the community. Tait participated in the Study Abroad program to Costa Rica in Summer 2012. On the right here is a picture of Tait during the visit … Continue reading SPC Study Abroad students named to All-Florida Academic Team by Anna Faiola
Dr. Lakshminarayan Rajaram (Mathematics, Tarpon Springs) recently received a prestigious Hind Rattan Award for 2014 in recognition of his outstanding teaching/research services globally and achievements in the fields of biostatistics, mathematics and public health. Click here to read the full story.