On September 4-8, the king and queen of Spain will visit St. Augustine as part of the city’s 450th anniversary commemoration. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are expected to visit several of St. Augustine’s historic sites. St. Augustine will celebrate its 450th anniversary on September 8, 2015. The mission of the event is to … Continue reading Spanish Royals Visit St. Augustine September 2015
The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions at St. Petersburg College, in partnership with the Global Action Coalition, is presenting a free forum on the Cuban trade embargo on June 30th from 6-8 p.m. at the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg. The forum, titled “Cuba: Embargo or Not?”, will be moderated by John Wilson, former anchor … Continue reading “Cuba: Embargo or Not?” FREE Forum presented by SPC Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions
This spring, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo hosts cultural event of the season, Zoomination, a dazzling exhibition of colossal lanterns sprawling over 26 acres. It’s an unforgettable journey through the ancient Chinese art of lantern sculpture. Date: From February 28-May 31, 2015 Event Time: Sun – Thur. 6-10 p.m. and Fri. & Sat. 6-11 p.m. … Continue reading Zoomination: The Lantern Festival at Lowry Park Zoo!
With hard work and dedication in researching and practicing diplomatic behavior in simulations, SPC’s Model United Nations Team represented the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia this year at the National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference in New York. The team received the Distinguished Delegation Award for the second year in a row, putting SPC delegates … Continue reading Congratulations to SPC Model United Nations Team – Top 13% Internationally!
Join SPC’s Music Industry/Recording Arts (MIRA) Ensemble’s upcoming showcase performance of original music as well as covers for an end of semester celebration. Featured performers include Rock Ensemble, R&B Ensemble, and La Lucha, with special guests and faculty members Pat Hernly and Austin Vickrey. Event Information Date: Monday, April, 27 2015 Time: 7:00-9:00 P.M. Location: … Continue reading MIRA Showcase of World Music
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
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
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
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 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!