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100 Years of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide

The following commemorative events will be hosted in the Tampa Bay area in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the tragic event of the Armenian Genocide: Schedule of Commemorative Events “Orphans of the Genocide” and “The Armenian Genocide” Airs on WEDU Tuesday, April 21st – 8pm and 9:30pm on WEDU “Rising from the Ashes of … Continue reading 100 Years of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide

International Film Series Events at Seminole and Tarpon Springs

On April 15, 2015, SPC’s Seminole Campus hosted the third event in the International Film Series, screening The Optimists, the inspiring true story of the rescue of the Bulgarian Jews from the Holocaust. Prior to the screening, participants attended the opening reception in the Artway Gallery of the art exhibit, Life and Culture in Bulgaria, which … Continue reading International Film Series Events at Seminole and Tarpon Springs

International Bazaar at the Clearwater Main Library April 22-24, 2015

Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc. is sponsoring an International Bazaar event. The event will take place April 22-24, 2015 at the Clearwater Main Library (100 N. Osceola Avenue, Clearwater, FL.) Funds raised will be used to support the Clearwater Sister Cities, Inc. Student Exchange Program as well as other Sister Cities activities. For more information on … Continue reading International Bazaar at the Clearwater Main Library April 22-24, 2015

Middle Eastern Culture Quad Event on Clearwater Campus

A warm Shokran (that’s “thank you” in Arabic) to everyone who helped make Clearwater campus’s  April 1 Middle Eastern Quad Event such a success! More than 375 students joined in to enjoy this unique learning experience about Middle Eastern cultures.  A local restaurant provided delicious authentic Middle Eastern dishes for students to try, and attendees … Continue reading Middle Eastern Culture Quad Event on Clearwater Campus

Experience 5,000 Years of Civilization. Live on Stage!

Coming to Mahaffey Theatre on April 3-4, 2015, Shen Yun is a performance that is inspired by an ancient culture. It presents authentic Chinese culture in a mesmerizing way. In a show of vigorous physicality and a beautiful nimble mastery of dance the performance is spectacular. For the St. Petersburg performance and tickets visit the … Continue reading Experience 5,000 Years of Civilization. Live on Stage!

International Tree Climbing Championship comes to Tampa March 21 and 22!

Professional tree climbers vying for the title of world champion descend on Tampa’s Rowlett Park this weekend for the International Tree Climbing Championship. After you watch the pros go at it, you’ll have the opportunity to grab a helmet and try your hand in a fun climb. The event is free. Date: March 21, 2015 … Continue reading International Tree Climbing Championship comes to Tampa March 21 and 22!

International Students and SPC Leadership Team Visit Tallahassee March 19!

International Programs was thrilled to repeat the annual visit to Florida’s state government seat at Tallahassee with Dr. Law on March 18 and 19, 2015. Forty-seven students participated in this fantastic learning experience, eleven of whom were SPC international students. Sane Haidara, originally of Mali, had the following reaction to his experience: We went to … Continue reading International Students and SPC Leadership Team Visit Tallahassee March 19!

Batter up for the St Petersburg International Baseball Series – March 13-22!

The fifth season of St. Petersburg International Baseball features a 10-game series with Team Canada and the Puerto Rican National Team going to bat with MLB prospect teams from the Atlanta Braves, Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays. The first nine games will be played at the Walter Fuller … Continue reading Batter up for the St Petersburg International Baseball Series – March 13-22!

SPC Students in the World – St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs

Eleven internationally-minded SPC students participated in the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs on February 26 – 28, 2015, using this unique three-day opportunity to mingle with over 2,500 session attendees and 41 speakers.   In addition to attending sessions headlined by such illustrious guests as Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, students attended seminar luncheons which provided … Continue reading SPC Students in the World – St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs

Leadership Experience Opportunity: Jumping the Fence into Administration

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