Yearly Archives: 2021

United Way Workplace Campaign Exceeds Goal

“Thank you to everyone that contributed to the United Way campaign,” said Deanne Shanklin, Highlands County coordinator for the United Way. “SFSC employees contributed $7,001 to support local programs such as Ridge Area ARC, Peace River Center, Nu-Hope Elder Care, and Early Learning Coalition.” Every SFSC employee that made a one-time or annual donation was… Read More

SFSC Dean, Faculty, and Staff Presented Retirement Resolutions

During the Wednesday, Dec. 8 SFSC District Board of Trustees meeting, Erik Christensen, Jill Feyerharm-Sconyers, and Helen Shoemaker were presented with retirement resolutions. Christensen, dean of applied sciences and technology, was recognized for over 17 years of service to SFSC and, in addition to the resolution, was conferred the title of dean emeritus. Christensen officially… Read More

Cindy Rose Eaton Wildlife Photography Featured in SFSC Lobby Gallery

The Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC) at SFSC has mounted a Florida wildlife exhibit featuring the work of photographer Cindy Rose Eaton. The exhibit is on display in the Lobby Gallery of the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at SFSC, now through Monday, Jan. 31. Eaton is an award-winning, Florida-based… Read More

Associate Degree in Nursing Graduates Honored in Pinning Ceremony

On Monday, Dec. 6, 22 graduates of SFSC’s Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program were honored in a traditional pinning ceremony at the Highlands Campus. The graduates are Crystal Abesamis, Debbie Arias, Karl Asumen, Sonia Becerra, Tessa Brewer, Cole Bronson, John Morgan Clyatt, Raylee Coleman, Jessie Cox, Caitlin Cwalinski, Sarah Elders, Diana Eugenio Hernandez, Kayti… Read More

With Community Support, Commencement Speaker Followed Her Dream

As a child, Madeline (“Maddie”) Charles wanted to become a doctor — specifically, a pediatrician, because she loved children. As she grew up and spent time researching the field, she decided that, as a nurse, she could build stronger relationships with patients. Years later, Charles graduates with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from… Read More

Events Dec. 6-12

Monday, December 6 Associate Degree Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Alan Jay Wildstein Center Tuesday, December 7 Young Alumni Monthly Meet-Up, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Building B- Courtyard Thursday, December 9 SFSC Foundation Christmas Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hotel Jacaranda Read More

Dean Erik Christensen Retires from SFSC

Erik Christensen, dean of applied sciences and technologies, retires from SFSC after 17 years (full time) with the College on Friday, Dec. 17. Please join us in bidding him au revoir at his retirement reception on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2 – 3:30 p.m., in the Board Room (Building F, Room 102), on the Highlands Campus.… Read More

Meetings Dec. 6-12

Wednesday, December 8 Budget Workshop, 11 a.m., Board Room DBOT Meeting, 1 p.m., Board Room Read More