Category Archives: Around the Campuses

August 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

Salmon Receives Retirement Resolution

Winnie Salmon received a retirement resolution during the Wednesday, Aug. 22 meeting of the SFSC District Board of Trustees. Salmon, who serves as administrative assistant in the Advising and Counseling Center, officially retires from the College on Friday, Aug. 31. Salmon worked for SFSC a total of 16 years, 1999-2003 and 2006-2018. Read More

Today We Celebrate ‘Old Glory’

Today, Americans commemorate Flag Day. But what makes this national observance different than other patriotic holidays – like Independence Day? Flag Day is the birthday of the American flag. On June 14, 1777, the second Continental Congress authorized the “Stars and Stripes” to be the official American flag. On June 14, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson… Read More

AFC’s Final Lunch Features A Baked Potato Bar

The SFSC chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) is serving up baked potatoes Friday, June 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., on the patio by the Highlands Campus cafeteria. A lunch combination plate consisting of a baked potato with your choice of topping, and a drink is $5. Individual items are as follows: drink, $1; bag of chips,… Read More

Concealed Weapons Permit Class

South Florida State College’s Criminal Justice Academy will hold a Concealed Weapons Permit class on Saturday, June 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Highlands Campus in Avon Park. If you are applying for a license to carry a concealed weapon in Florida, you must demonstrate that you understand state law regarding concealed… Read More

SFSC Employee Enterprise Car Rental Reservation Link

SFSC now has a direct online reservation link for utilizing the State of Florida Rental Vehicle Contract #78111808-15-1 good through September 29, 2020. This includes out-of-state travel and the benefits extend to all employees for personal travel. To make a reservation online:   https://partners.rentalcar.com/stateofflorida/ Or Call the State of Florida Reservations & Customer Service at 1-877-690-0064 and… Read More

Hardee Fifth Grade Experience

On May 14, 2018, the fifth grade students of Wauchula Elementary attended the Hardee Campus of South Florida State College following their orientation as new sixth graders for the 18-19 year at Hardee Junior High. This is the second year the students have participated in this event at the Hardee Campus. The 115 students participated… Read More

SFSC Participates in Leadercast

On Friday, May 4, SFSC hosted Leadercast, the world’s largest one-day leadership conference that was broadcast from Atlanta, Ga. Attendees left with useful information from leadership professionals and some great prizes. Stay tuned for information about future, on-campus conferences. Read More

Hillsborough Sweeps Three-Game Baseball Series Against Panthers

In baseball action on Wednesday, April 11, visiting Hillsborough Community College defeated the Panthers by the score of 5-1, to sweep the three-game series. Next up: The Panthers 22-11  8-10 travel to Fort Myers on Friday, April 13 to open a  three-game series with Florida Southwestern State College.  Game time is 3 p.m. at City of… Read More

Martin’s Blackbird Anthem Featured on Veteran-Produced Film

The song “Pocket Full of Fortune,” by Blackbird Anthem, can be heard on the upcoming veteran-produced short film “Tango Down,” as well as its MOVIE TRAILER. The song was written and sung by Adam Martin, founding member of Blackbird Anthem and SFSC professor of business. “Tango Down” is produced by Silver Rose Entertainment and follows the paths of two friends after leaving… Read More