During the SFSC Foundation Gatsby’s Getaway Legacy Showcase and Fundraiser on Thursday, June 13, at the Hotel Jacaranda, Dr. Catherine P. Cornelius was inducted into the 2024 Legacy Society for her service to the Foundation, the College, and the community. Jamie Bateman, SFSC vice president for institutional advancement and external affairs, made the presentation. This… Read More
Monthly Archives: June 2024
Watch Out for Job Scams
Scammers are emailing students and soliciting them for fake jobs using the College’s name and asking recipients to click on a link for details. Please tell students that they should not click on any links or open any attachments. These emails should be reported for phishing by using the Outlook “Report Phishing” button. If you… Read More
Walk the Wildstein
The doors of SFSC’s Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts are open for walkers. Community members and SFSC employees can get in their steps on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. While walkers are not permitted onstage or backstage, there are wide aisles and plenty of stairs plus restrooms… Read More
Events June 17-23
Thursday, June 20 SFSC Spirit Poster Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Bldg. B Read More
SFSC Introduces Drafting Program for Fall 2024
SFSC is now enrolling students for its new Drafting program that will be housed on its Hardee Campus in Bowling Green, Fla. for fall 2024. The Drafting Career Certificate is 1,500 contact hours, or 50 career credits, and will include architectural, civil, and multidiscipline drafting. Students will design houses and buildings in 2D and 3D,… Read More
Birthdays June 17-23
June 18 – June Weyrauch June 19 – Michael Garcia June 22 – Anne Barrett Read More
Make an SFSC Spirit Poster
Come to the lower lobby of Building B on Thursday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon to create a spirit poster. Poster supplies will be available at the event. Please wear appropriate clothing for painting. All participants will receive a free SFSC t-shirt. Read More
Endowed Chairs Awarded to Four SFSC Faculty
Colleges and universities honor and encourage faculty who go beyond the requirements of the classroom. To that end, four SFSC faculty have been appointed as endowed chairs in their respective disciplines with funds donated through the SFSC Foundation. The Norm and Laurie Stephens Endowed Teaching Chair was awarded to Dr. Kate Calvin, Chemistry instructor. Dr.… Read More
SFSC Graduates Seven New Law Enforcement Officers
During a ceremony on Thursday, May 30 on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park, South Florida State College’s (SFSC) Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy Class 272 graduated seven cadets. BLE Class 272 graduates who received Career Certificates were: Julianna Marie Harrison, Brian Zachary Rhoton, Blanca Juliana Serapio-Vivanco, Robert Michael Smith, Carol Saskia Suarez, Jason Lee… Read More
The Passing of James Houseknecht
James Houseknecht, SFSC adjunct faculty member, tutor, and volunteer for the RSVP program, passed away on May 21. Below is his published obituary: James Richard Houseknecht, 77, entered into heaven in the early morning hours on May 21, 2024, following a long battle with a number of health issues. He was born in Elmira, N.Y.… Read More
