Category Archives: Around the Campuses

Pam Vestal Retires

Pam Vestal is retiring as purchasing assistant at the end of the month. On March 26, Dr. Tom Leitzel presented her with a resolution commending her for nearly three decades of service to South Florida State College. Pam began working at SFSC in 1990 as a part-time general clerk in the library. In 1992, she… Read More

Athletes Recognized at Year-End Ceremony

South Florida State College’s four athletic teams were recognized for academic achievement, athletic accomplishments, and service to the community at the SFSC University Center Tuesday evening. The annual athletic awards ceremony was conducted by Athletic Director and Head Baseball Coach Rick Hitt, Cross Country Coach Krista Schult, Volleyball Coach Kim Crawford, Softball Coach Carlos Falla,… Read More

Plaque Honors Alumni Association Founders

A plaque recognizing the founding members of the SFSC Alumni Association is now on display in Building B. The plaque was unveiled on April 19 with many of the honorees in attendance, including Donald L. Appelquist, Max Gooding, Jane Hancock, Patricia Manderville, Lena D. Phelps and Sarah Sconyers. Founding members Darrell Jensen and John P.… Read More

February New Employees

SFSC would like to welcome some new members to our family. As you see each of the following individuals around campus, please take a minute to welcome them and introduce yourself.   Read More

SFSC Annual Pot Luck Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 12

Join us for the Annual Pot Luck Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the Cafeteria on the Highlands Campus. All employees are asked to bring a covered dish. We need potatoes, dinner rolls, casseroles, vegetable dishes, salads, meat dishes, and dessert. Our chefs from the Athletic Department will prepare turkey and… Read More

Updates in Athletics Schedules

The Panthers exhibition baseball game vs. Seminole State College that was scheduled for Friday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m. has been moved to tonight, Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. at Panther Field. The Lady Panthers will open the State Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 3 against Gulf Coast State College at noon at Pasco-Hernando State College, the host… Read More

SFSC Performing Arts: Employee Sales Week Begins Oct. 7

Purchase tickets online and skip the line! Employee Sales Week begins on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Next week will be set aside for full-time SFSC employees to buy tickets to SFSC Performing Arts events. SFSC employees have the advantage of buying single tickets before they go on sale to the general public on… Read More

HCSO Holds Bass Tournament Oct. 28

The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is holding its second annual Bass Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 28, safelight to 1 p.m., and starts from the Istokpoga Park Boat Ramp at Lake Istokpoga. Proceeds from the fishing tournament will be used to send underprivileged and at-risk children for six days to a wilderness summer camp at the… Read More

September New Employees

SFSC would like to welcome some new members to our family. As you see each of the following individuals around campus, please take a minute to welcome them and introduce yourself. Read More

Foundation Offers Innovation Grants to Faculty and Staff

The SFSC Foundation is pleased to offer Innovation Grants to employees of the College. These grants were established to support self-contained projects that make an innovative contribution to the College by improving the quality of the teaching and learning process. All College employees are eligible to apply. The maximum level of funding per project through this grant program… Read More