Dr. Chris van der Kaay, dean of institutional research, and Dr. Brent Ferns, dean of applied sciences and technologies, will host two more sessions on artificial intelligence (AI). Register to attend one of the three sessions to learn more about AI. These sessions are open to all SFSC employees. Title: Innovation Unleashed: AI’s Role in Teaching,… Read More
Monthly Archives: October 2023
Human Resources: Did You Know? My Social Security Account
Now available on the Social Security Administration website, you can: Create your personal my Social Security account today. A free and secure mySocial Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the… Read More
Exile Performs at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts
Exile kicked off its 60th anniversary year with several projects, including a new record, a documentary, and the current tour aptly named “A Million Miles Later” which comes to the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at SFSC on Friday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. The tour will highlight Exile’s hits like the… Read More
AI in Higher Education: Harnessing the Future, Navigating the Challenges
Dr. Christopher van der Kaay, dean of institutional effectiveness, and Dr. Brent Ferns, dean of applied sciences and technologies, delivered a presentation on artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education at the Florida College System (FCS) Joint Councils meeting in Orlando on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Drs. van der Kaay and Ferns highlighted the potential and ethical… Read More
Panther Athletics Update
Volleyball: In Volleyball action last week, the Lady Panthers fell in straight sets 0-3 to Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth. The loss dropped the Panthers to 5-10 on the season overall and 3-9 in the Sun Lakes Conference. Next up: The Lady Panthers will play their final match of the season on Friday,… Read More
Campus Dining October 2023
Hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Breakfast is available 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Lunch is available 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kelly’s Bistro Menu Order ahead by calling ext. 7199 or stop by to pick up one of your favorites. Current Menu Lunch is served Tuesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. The… Read More
Road Closure in Avon Park
There will be a temporary road closure for a portion of Marble Avenue and all of South Lake Boulevard in Avon Park. This area will be closed beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to ALL traffic so the road can be paved. The closure will last eight weeks or until approximately Friday, Dec. 8. The boat… Read More
Live Onstage at SFSC: Wild World of Animals
The Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts at SFSC presents the live animal show, “Wild World of Animals,” starring Grant Kemmerer on Sunday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. “Wild World of Animals” is an entertaining and educational show voted one of the top five edutainment shows in the world by the International Association… Read More
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Mintoo Patel
Dr. Mintoo Patel joined SFSC as an adjunct instructor in 2014 and went on to become a full-time biology instructor in 2020. As she’d been a scientist her adult life, she wasn’t sure that she could teach. But, in time, she came to spearhead SFSC’s venture into undergraduate research. Dr. Patel, originally from Vadodara, India,… Read More
Birthdays October 16-22
October 16- Katrina Joyner October 17- Edwin Cuencas October 17- Gregorio Ramos III October 17- Kristina Wilson October 19- Larry Bucher October 21- Robert Grinis Read More
