Tag Archives: International Events

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

March 13, 2015Events, Go Glocal, International Students Events, NewsEvents/News, Glocal News, Go Glocal, International Events, International StudentsMary Lancaster

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! →

Celebrate International Women’s Day with SPC!

March 8, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

International Women’s Day, on March 8th, is a global day of celebration honoring the economic, political, and social achievements of women past, present, and future. In some countries, International Women’s Day is a national holiday while in others, it is observed more casually with the presentation of flowers and gifts to the women in people’s lives. … Continue reading Celebrate International Women’s Day with SPC! →

Spain: 101 – Thursday, February 26!

February 25, 2015Events, News, Spain 2019, Study AbroadInternational Events, SpainEdina Kurtovic

Study Abroad Spain: Language Immersion Get the scoop on a great SPC Study Abroad program for 2014-2015 – join us for the Spain: 101 program meeting! When: Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:00pm Where: Clearwater Campus – ES 314 Why: Meet the professor and the students that will be studying abroad! Make sure you bring … Continue reading Spain: 101 – Thursday, February 26! →

Celebrate the Liberation Day of Bulgaria with RODINA on March 1st!

February 24, 2015Events, International Students Events, News, Tips & OpportunitiesInternational Events, Tips & OpportunitiesEdina Kurtovic

This March, Bulgaria celebrates its National Holiday, marking the 137th anniversary of its liberation from five centuries of Ottoman rule. In honor of the Bulgarian National Holiday, there will be a picnic to celebrate! The event will be hosted by RODINA, the Bulgarian American Culture Center in the Tampa Bay area: Sunday, March 1, 2015 at … Continue reading Celebrate the Liberation Day of Bulgaria with RODINA on March 1st! →

African American History Month with a “Taste of Soul”

February 24, 2015Events, NewsInternational Events, South AfricaEdina Kurtovic

Join us tomorrow, February 25th from 11:30 to 2:00 pm in the Agora Courtyard as the Tarpon Springs Campus celebrates: African American History Month with a “Taste of Soul” A Study Abroad representative will be at the event representing the wonderful South Africa Study Abroad Program going in June 2015! — Follow us on:

Free Language Learning Workshops!

February 24, 2015Events, International Students Events, News, Tips & OpportunitiesInternational Events, Tips & OpportunitiesEdina Kurtovic

For students learning Spanish, English, or any other language Wednesday, March 4 at 12:30 – Second Language Learning Strategies –Library Presenter – Dr. Fernando Ojeda This workshop will focus on strategies to enhance second language learning. Typical problems will be proposed that hinder second language learners, and personal experiences will be shared from the classroom … Continue reading Free Language Learning Workshops! →

Cuba: What’s the New Normal?

February 23, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

Cuba: What’s the New Normal is a session topic to be presented at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. Panelists will debate the pros and cons of Cuba policy, how we deal with Castro’s Cuba as a constant discussion, and particularly now that President Obama has announced the establishment of formal diplomatic relations. Throughout … Continue reading Cuba: What’s the New Normal? →

LIADO’s 12th annual San Gennaro Festa in Safety Harbor

February 20, 2015Events, NewsInternational EventsEdina Kurtovic

Each year LIADO, The Italian-American Women of Today, organize the spectacular San Gennaro Festa to celebrate and share the wonderful Italian heritage. In the beautiful city of Safety Harbor, Florida, you can enjoy Bocce Courts, Zeppole and Cannoli, Homemade Pasta Fagioli & Meatballs, Cannoli and Meatball Eating Contests, Pizzelle-Making Demonstration, Genealogy Booth, Live Italian Music, … Continue reading LIADO’s 12th annual San Gennaro Festa in Safety Harbor →

Terrorism: How Long and How to Resist It?

February 18, 2015Events, Faculty Resources, Go Glocal, International Students Events, News, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesEvents/News, Faculty Resources, Glocal News, Go Glocal, International Events, International Students, Student Resources, Tips & OpportunitiesMary Lancaster

On February 26 at the St Petersburg Conference on World Affairs, a panel of experts will discuss terrorism in our time. Panelist Wole Soyinka, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature and one of Nigeria’s leading public intellectuals, will discuss the terror group Boko Haram and its threat to west and central Africa. To register … Continue reading Terrorism: How Long and How to Resist It? →

SPC travels to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference

February 16, 2015Events, International Students Events, News, Success StoriesInternational Events, Success StoriesEdina Kurtovic

From February 12-15, 2015, a group of six students from the Latinos United Club at the Tarpon Springs Campus participated in the annual USHLI conference in Chicago, Illinois. Attendees were able to participate in very interesting sessions and forums as well as listen to speeches from very well-known Hispanic political figures such as Bill Richardson, … Continue reading SPC travels to the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Conference →

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