One of our adjunct instructors, Dr. Jennifer Korn, participated in the making of a film about the Florida Panther. She is a wildlife biologist that has studied the Florida Panther in her research life. See the full trailer: https://youtu.be/QnTCxdskJlw Synopsis: Drawn in by the haunting specter of the Florida panther, a wildlife photographer, veterinarians, ranchers, conservationists,… Read More
Monthly Archives: April 2023
Human Resources: Did You Know? Leave of Absence, Sick Leave
Over the next several weeks, the Human Resources Department will post information pertinent to SFSC employees on Daily Connection. If you have questions about any of the information presented, please contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 7132. Under Procedure 5130 – Leave of Absence, Sick leave eligibility, accrual, and usage of sick leave. Sick… Read More
Major Gift Comes to SFSC Athletics and Benefits Students
Because of a generous donor, SFSC’s current softball facilities will don a new name and receive much anticipated upgrades, while students will benefit from a scholarship geared to fast-pitch softball players. On Monday, April 24, a check in the amount of $365,234 was presented to Jamie Bateman, SFSC vice president for institutional advancement and external… Read More
Undergraduate Research Symposium at SFSC
The SFSC Undergraduate Research (UGR) Symposium, in conjunction with the University of South Florida’s (USF) FUSE program, was held on the Highlands Campus on Monday, April 24. During the symposium, six SFSC students made oral presentations on their research before an audience and 25 research poster presentations were on display. Presentations addressed the sciences, the… Read More
Employees Invited to AFC Ice Cream Social
The AFC Ways and Means Committee invites all SFSC employees to a Cinco de Mayo ice cream social on Friday, May 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m, in the lobby of the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts. Come on over to enjoy ice cream and paletas while you get to know other AFC members… Read More
Criminal Justice Academy Graduates 21 New Corrections Officers
During a ceremony on Thursday, April 20, SFSC Basic Corrections Academy Class 109 graduated 21 new correctional officers at the SFSC Highlands Campus in Avon Park. From the SFSC University Center Auditorium stage, Michael Austin, coordinator of SFSC’s Criminal Justice Academy, called up the 21 and handed each new officer a certificate. Those receiving a… Read More
Students Awarded for Their Academic Prowess
On Friday, April 21, students were recognized by faculty with awards for their classroom efforts. Dr. Mark Bukowski, dean of student services, hosted the event and the academic deans announced the students and gave a synopsis of why they earned their awards. To end the event, Megan O’Sullivan received the Joseph E. Johnston and Bett… Read More
Athletic Update: Softball and Baseball Play in FCSAA State/Region 8 Tournaments
Following softball and baseball action last weekend, both teams have qualified for the FCSAA State/Region 8 Tournaments. Softball will travel to Clermont, where they open play on Thursday, May 4 at noon and will play their second game that day at either 3 or 6 p.m. The National Training Center is the host site and… Read More
Events April 24-30
Monday, April 24 UGR Symposium, 4-6 p.m., HSEC Lobby Tuesday, April 25 Softball vs. Florida Sate College, 4 p.m., Panther Field Friday, April 28 Baseball vs. Florida State College, 1 p.m., Panther Field Saturday, April 29 Baseball vs. Florida State College, noon, Panther Field Read More
