SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts Gets Grand Reception
March 8, 2010 – 8:26 am | No Comment

Searchlights, a red carpet, tuxedoed presenters, and a live performance all conjure up images of Academy Awards night. But the VIP Grand Opening and Dedication on Feb. 27 was even more special to South Florida …

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Let Me Speak of Heroes
March 4, 2010 – 8:33 pm | No Comment

Dr-Norman-StephensHeroes — not a word we choose lightly.  There are heroes in battles who risk their lives for others and for the greater cause.  These are extraordinary heroes, and we rightfully celebrate their glory and often memorialize their lives. 

A true hero values others above self. According to Merriam-Webster, a hero symbolizes the ideal of a people or a group.  Heroes are ordinary people who do exemplary acts of kindness, thoughtfulness, courage, and love, not seeking fame or fortune and often not wanting their efforts acknowledged.  We have many such people in our midst, and I’d like to single out several of them in order to share their recent deeds with you.

George Washington’s Birthday dawned like any Monday.  As that day progressed, we knew nothing of the tragedy that would unfold for 32 innocent people and indirectly impact the lives of hundreds, even thousands of others.  This group, the guests of an Exploritas program, participated in a learning experience at Archbold Biological Research Station, and later, enjoyed the murals of Lake Placid.  On the way back to their hotel, a traffic accident forced the tour bus off the highway, and it rolled over on its side.  Two of these travelers died at the scene, one more followed three days later.  Everyone was hurt, some critically.

It was one of those moments we’ll never forget.  This is certainly the case for Becky Rousch, who was pulled from the bus miraculously uninjured.  Becky had the presence of mind to call for help first, and then to call us about what had happened.  She had experienced a horrific tragedy, but what she was most concerned about was her fellow travelers.  The next morning, as we gathered to formulate a plan for dealing with the crises, Becky was there with the important documents we needed to contact family members.  She was there in spite of her own trauma, because she cared about these people and about doing whatever she could to help them.  In my book, Becky is a hero. Read the full story »

News from Human Resources
March 3, 2010 – 4:10 pm | No Comment

NEW HIRES
Ashley Bennett-Administrative Assistant II, Controller
Ginger Schmidt-Reference Assistant, part-time

Community College Week Begins March 15
March 3, 2010 – 2:38 pm | No Comment

This year’s Community College Week competition expects the highest turnout in the games’ history with 17 teams signed up to participate. Competitors can expect some new events such as Shark Rodeo and Giant Jenga as …

SFCC 7th Annual Wellness Fair
March 2, 2010 – 5:04 pm | No Comment

SFCC will hold its seventh annual Wellness Fair on Friday, March 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in the SFCC University Center. All health screenings are free and open to all full-time, part-time, and temporary college employees, …

Summer Hours Offer Flexible Work Schedules
March 2, 2010 – 4:43 pm | No Comment

           From Monday, May 10 through Friday, Aug. 16, SFCC employees may opt to work flexible schedules of four 10-hour days, four-and-a-half nine-hour days, or five eight-hour days. The college is closed for Memorial Day …

Creative Writers’ Reading Series Presents Author Debra Dean
February 11, 2010 – 10:27 am | No Comment
Creative Writers’ Reading Series Presents Author Debra Dean

Debra Dean, author of the bestselling novel, The Madonnas of Leningrad, will be a guest speaker on Monday, Feb. 22, 4 p.m., at South Florida Community College Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC), Highlands …

News From Human Resources
February 9, 2010 – 1:31 pm | No Comment

New Hires
Cynthia Kinser – instructor, Medical Secretarial Program
David Adams – Lead Maintenance, DeSoto Campus

SFCC Employee Receives New Degree
February 9, 2010 – 9:07 am | No Comment

Mary Coffey, accounting specialist, received her bachelor of science degree in Accounting from Webber International University where she graduated Cum Laude.

Help for Haiti Benefit
February 8, 2010 – 1:51 pm | No Comment

South Florida Community College’s Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC) and the Avon Park Noon Rotary will hold a Help for Haiti benefit program, Thursday, Feb. 25, 12:30-4:30 p.m., on the patio of SFCC …

Major Leaguers Honored with Panther Dedication Ceremony
February 1, 2010 – 2:25 pm | No Comment

The South Florida Community College Panthers will dedicate the jerseys of four former Panthers, who have Major League Baseball service, during a dedication ceremony prior to the season home opener on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 4:55 …

Award-winning Author Kicks Off Creative Writers’ Series at SFCC
January 29, 2010 – 2:45 pm | No Comment
Award-winning Author Kicks Off Creative Writers’ Series at SFCC

Over 40 students and community member attended the first presentation of the South Florida Community College Honors Program Creative Writers’ Reading Series, Jan. 25, at the SFCC Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC). Patrick …