Yearly Archives: 2017

Online Walking Tour Celebrates Arcadia’s Incorporation

SFSC, in partnership with the DeSoto County Historical Society (DCHS), will provide an online mobile-friendly, self-guided walking tour of historic downtown Arcadia on Dec. 6 to celebrate the anniversary of the town’s incorporation on Dec. 6, 1886. To learn more about Arcadia, its history, and its historic commercial structures, access the online self-guided walking tour at http://libguides.southflorida.edu/florida/desoto_walking_tour.… Read More

SFSC Annual Holiday Luncheon, Wednesday, Dec. 13

Join us for the annual SFSC Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in the cafeteria, Highlands Campus, brought to you by the SFSC Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC). On Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m., decorating assistance is needed to transform the cafeteria into a winter wonderland. If you’d… Read More

SFSC Graduates 11 Prospective Law Enforcement Officers

Seven graduates of South Florida State College’s Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy, Class 253 and four graduates of the Cross-over Academy, Class 351, were recognized at a ceremony on Nov. 29 in the SFSC University Center auditorium, Highlands Campus, Avon Park. BLE graduates who received occupational certificates were Odalys Del Rio (class leader), Michael O’Malley… Read More

Campus Dining 12-4

Kelly’s Korner Hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a. m-2 p.m. Monday: Pepper Steak over Rice, Roll, and Veggie Tuesday: Baked Ziti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, and Salad Wednesday: Hamburger or Cheeseburger Sliders, Steak Fried, and Salad Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuit, and Salad Friday: Order off the Menu The Hotel Jacaranda Lunch Buffet, soup… Read More

Birthdays 12-4

Dec. 3: Kristina Lewis Dec. 5: Charles Rafatti Dec. 5: Mary von Merveldt Dec. 7: Rita Rodriguez Dec. 10: Daniella Ochoa Dec. 10: Subrina Shuler Read More

Calendar 12-4

Monday, Dec. 4 Bake Sale, 9 a. m. – 1 p.m., Building B Lobby, (Phi Theta Kappa-PTK), Highlands Campus Tuesday, Dec. 5 Bake Sale, 9 a. m. – 1 p.m., Building B Lobby, (Phi Theta Kappa-PTK), Highlands Campus GPS New Student Orientation, 5:30 p.m., Building B, Highlands Campus Trending Now Series: The Nutcracker, 7 p.m.,… Read More

Au Revoir to Lorrie Key Upon Her Retirement

Lorrie Key retires on Thursday, Nov. 30. Please join us in bidding her au revoir at her retirement party, Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m., in the SFSC University Center lobby, Highlands Campus. In the meantime, she had a lot to tell us: How long have you been with SFSC and what various positions did you hold? I’ve been… Read More

Jacaranda Jubilee Ushers in Holidays

The SFSC Foundation officially ushered in the holidays on Monday evening with the annual Jacaranda Jubilee. The event took place on the veranda of the Hotel Jacaranda overlooking Main Street and the Avon Park Christmas parade. The event was well attended by the foundation’s supporters, who enjoyed good conversation along with elegant refreshments prepared by… Read More