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Day of Remembrance for 9/11 is Part Civic Events

A group of SPC volunteers at the Midtown Center gathered for a group picture.
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The Center for Civic Learning & Community Engagement at St. Petersburg College honored 9/11 with a Day of Service and Remembrance on Thursday, Sept. 11.

In collaboration with Student Life and Leadership, the day included activities across the College, including flag planting, civic volunteer projects and a blood drive, to honor the sacrifices and acts of service that characterize that day in history

The day of remembrance was part of the College’s week of civic and community events. Upcoming events will celebrate the 249th year of the U.S Constitution and National Voter Registration Day.

The following is a full list of past and upcoming civic and community events:

Tarpon Campus

  • 9/11: Campus Blood Drive
  • 9/16: Voter Registration Drive
  • 9/17: Spirit of Compromise Forum

Gibbs Campus

  • Recognition & celebration of first responders at the Titan Volleyball Rally hosted on 9/11.
  • Preamble Party @ the Gibbs Student Lounge on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 12 – 1:30 p.m. with League of Women Voters & Supervisor of Elections.

Seminole Campus

  • 9/11 – Supporting Veteran Services department for their Flag Planting Event.
  • 9/17 – Voter Registration Comes out, Constitution Booklets handed out, Red/White/Blue Cake and partnership with Dr. Douglas Rivero for the Oratorical Contest.

HEC Campus

  • 9/11 – Red, White and Blue Cupcakes and flag planting
  • 9/17 – Voter Registration Comes Out and Constitution Day Booklets.

Clearwater Campus

  • 9/11 Constitution Day/Flags for our Future flag planting

Downtown & Midtown Centers

  • 9/11 Day of Service & Remembrance
    • 9:30 am @ Downtown Student Reading and flag planting
    • 1pm-4pm @ Midtown Campus Neighborhood Beautification Service Project
  • Constitution Day Preamble Party @ Downtown, Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10am-11am with student presentations, spoken word, and performance art. voter registration opportunity.
  • Constitution Day Preamble Party @ Midtown, Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 8am-10am.

FAAME participates in flag planting to honor Constitution Day and 9/11

On September 16th and 17, Clearwater FAAME students honored the U.S. Constitution
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On Sept. 16 and 17, Clearwater FAAME students participated in two power-packed days honoring and appreciating the U.S. Constitution and remembering the events of 9/11.

SPC hosted a two-day event to encourage all generations of citizens and residents of the U.S. to celebrate and reflect on what it represents.

As part of the two-day event, in recognition of Constitution Day, attorney David Moran gave an informative speech regarding the Constitution and the origin of the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Constitution was signed by delegates at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Penn, on September 17, 1787. The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land and provides the framework for our government.

On Sept. 17, Dr. Smiley gave a spirited speech regarding 9/11 and its impact, even to this day on our lives. In addition, he gave reflection regarding the American flag, and 2,000 U.S. flags were planted on the Clearwater quad, and more than 50 FAAME men, combined from the inaugural group to the current group, gathered to commemorate, remember and reflect on this rich history.

Clearwater’s Student Government Association provided food for the hundreds of attendees. For more information on FAAME, please contact Steve Marshall at 727-712-5887 or email marshall.steve@spcollege.edu

A large group of Clearwater FAAME students in dark shirts.
L to R-Tyrell Daniels, Attorney David Moran, Savion Bryant, Oscar Adderly
L to R-Tyrell Daniels, Attorney David Moran, Savion Bryant, Oscar Adderly

Clearwater F.A.A.M.E. Cohort participates in Constitution Day

The Clearwater F.A.A.M.E. cohort along with the faculty and staff celebrated Constitution Day
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On September 17, 1787, the U.S. Constitution was signed by delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land and is the framework of the United States Government.

September 17 was designated as Constitution Day to commemorate the signing of the Constitution and to encourage all generations of citizens and residents of the United States of America to celebrate and reflect on what it represents.

The Clearwater F.A.A.M.E. cohort along with the faculty and staff celebrated Constitution Day with the Honorable James Pierce as the program speaker and by planting 1,000 U.S. flags on the quad. The event was very momentous and enjoyed by all attendees.

The Clearwater F.A.A.M.E. cohort along with the faculty and staff celebrated Constitution Day