Monthly Archives: October 2025

Sidewalk and Parking Lot Closure

Due to continued waterline work, the sidewalks adjacent to Building B on the Highlands Campus will be closed on Nov. 4 and 5. In addition, the parking lot next to Building F will be closed. Anyone who regularly parks in that lot will need to park elsewhere during this time. Please see the map below… Read More

You’re Invited to the SFSC Foundation Christmas Luncheon

SFSC Foundation Christmas Luncheon Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025 Dining Rooms at the Hotel Jacaranda The SFSC Foundation invites our faculty and staff to join us for our Christmas luncheon. Dine at the grand ol’ Hotel Jacaranda for a delicious holiday meal in our dining rooms and peruse the holiday décor throughout with friends and/or colleagues.… Read More

Campus Dining Oct. 2025

Start your day right!🍳 Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. In need of a quick bite for lunch?🥗 Lunch is available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Check out what’s cooking at Kelly’s Bistro, click HERE to see the menu.📞 Call ext. 7199 to order ahead, or swing by and grab one of… Read More

United Way – Highlands County 2025–26 Campaign Kickoff!

The new United Way Campaign is officially underway, and we invite you to join us in making a difference right here in our community. United Way supports 14 incredible local programs that rely on our generosity to continue providing essential services to those in need. Please take a moment to review the information to learn… Read More

Relocation for Tutoring

Notice: The Library (Building Y) is closed for repairs Oct. 27-29, 2025. Consequently, Joshua Saenz (math specialist) in the Math Lab and Samia Mehbub (writing specialist) in the Writing Lab are providing in-person tutoring in Room 250 on the second floor of Building B on these days. They plan to return to the Math (Y-103) and… Read More

Living Roots: Sacred Land Opens at MOFAC

Living Roots: Sacred Land, a visual journey through landscapes of memory, transformation, and sacred belonging by artist Adorable Monique, opens at the Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC) on Wednesday, Oct. 29. MOFAC is located on the SFSC Highlands Campus and admission is free. MOFAC is open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.… Read More

SFSC Foundation’s Jacaranda Jubilee

SFSC Foundation Jacaranda Jubilee Monday, Dec. 1, 2025 Veranda of the Hotel Jacaranda We invite our esteemed faculty and staff of SFSC to join us for a festive evening of hors d’oeuvres, desserts, drinks, and music while viewing the Avon Park Christmas Parade from the veranda of the Hotel Jacaranda. We will showcase our student… Read More

Reminder: Open Enrollment Closes Oct. 31

SFSC’s Open Enrollment for employees is a once-a-year opportunity to review and make changes to your state group insurance coverage. Open Enrollment is available now and closes on Friday, Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. ET. All changes to your coverage must be made online in People First. Download your Benefit Statement under the Insurance Benefits… Read More

Blood Drive: Big Red Bus Comes to Highlands Campus Oct. 29

The OneBlood bloodmobile will be at the Health and Science Education Center (HSEC) on the Highlands Campus, on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. All blood donors will receive a $20 e-gift card and a Halloween donor t-shirt. Also, donors receive a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, temperature, iron count, pulse, and cholesterol… Read More

Birthdays October 27-31

October 27 – Charles Benn October 27 – Blair Gilfus October 27 – Melinda Haygood October 31 – Tatyana Brusentsova October 31 – George Rice Read More