The Link FSC Parent Newsletter 9/21/12

Campus Announcements:

Veranda Dedication - The Ebbie Sue Pou Doherty ’81 Veranda Dedication will be held this Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. on the east side of Spivey Hall, complete with music, sweets, and prizes for students. This is a birthday present for the donor, Ebbie Sue, so we’ll have plenty of cake! Mocsie will be on hand to help lead the party celebrating the opening of this beautiful new space overlooking Mr. George’s Green.

Avoid the Flu - The flu vaccine is available at the Student Health Center on October 1^st and 2^nd from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Cost is $10 and will be charged to the student’s account at the Business Office. Any questions, please call the Student Health center at 863-680-4292. No appointment is needed.

How to do Fall Break Housing - Residents planning to stay on campus over Fall Break must sign up by Monday, October 1, 2012 via our online registration form to avoid a $75 charge.

https://www.flsouthern.edu/KCMS/Student-Life/Community-Living/Break-Housing-Registration-Form.aspx All residential communities close on Friday, October 5th at 5pm for all residents who did not sign up to remain on campus. Halls reopen at noon on Sunday, October 14. Food service is limited during this time and is not covered by the food plan.

Greek Recruitment – Fraternity Bid Day is Saturday. Women begin Panhellenic recruitment next week, culminating in Bid Day next Saturday.

Hot Jobs – Is your student looking for a full or part-time job? Be sure to read below under the Career Center news where you’ll find job prospects.

Please Keep Liking Us – Our Facebook numbers are growing. Thanks for liking us. If your student comes in Monday and says either he/she or you like us on FB, we’ll enter them in a special drawing for a gift card. Pass it on.

Curtain Up – The FSC Theatre Department opens “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller this week. Students can receive a free ticket by showing their ID at the Buckner Box Office.

Academic Reminders (always good to know):

· If your student is needing some academic help:

Tutor Tables– Mondays and Tuesdays 6-8 p.m., Student Solutions Center – Natural Sciences, Math, Social Sciences

PENS Central Writing Lab open for assistance

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Think "super group" learning! PASS is where students work together to reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies. Whether you are a top performer or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained from attending PASS. The most obvious result of PASS is that students who attend regularly consistently can earn a higher grade. PASS is also a great way to network with other students in your course.

ACC	2111	Tuesday Friday	5-7 p.m. 3-4 p.m.	Rogers Student Lounge
ACC	3111	Monday Thursday	4-5 p.m. 4-6 p.m.	Rogers Student Lounge
BIO	1500	Tuesday	6-8 p.m.	PS 203
BIO	2215	Tuesday	5-7 p.m.	PS 204
CHE	1011	Tuesday	6-8 p.m.	PS 108
CHE	1111	Thursday	5-7 p.m.	PS 108
CHE	1112	Sunday
MAT	1007	Thursday	6:30-8:30 p.m.	PS 203
MAT	2022	Tues & Wed	5-6 p.m.	PS 203
MAT	2311	Tuesday & Thursday	6-7 p.m.	PS 205

Highlighted is a change in the schedule.

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Friday, Sept. 21

· FSC women’s volleyball vs. Lynn, 7 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· Fraternity recruitment continues

Saturday, Sept. 22

· Fraternity Bid Day, 10 a.m., Greek Village

· Shuttle to Shop, Brandon Mall, 1-5 p.m., Circle Drive

· FSC women’s volleyball vs. Barry, 4 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· FSC women’s soccer vs. Lynn, 5 p.m.

· FSC men’s soccer vs. Lynn, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 23

· Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Mass, 1:30 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

Monday, Sept. 24

· Community Living Madden 13 Tournament, 6:30 p.m., Hollis Lobby

· Sorority Recruitment Kick Off event, 7 p.m., Eleanor Searle Drawing Room

Tuesday, Sept. 25

· Career Center Major Madness, 4 p.m., Career Center

· Sorority Recruitment

· Dedication of the Ebbie Sue Pou Doherty ’81 Veranda, Spivey Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

· Yom Kippur

· Career Center Major Madness, 10:45 a.m., Career Center

· Visiting Poet Dr. Srikanth (Chicu) Reddy, The University of Chicago, 5 p.m., 109 Christoverson (Moc Theater) http://english.uchicago.edu/faculty/reddy

· Sorority Recruitment

· FSC men’s soccer vs. Nova, 7 p.m., Barnett Field

Thursday, Sept. 27

· Career Center Major Madness, 12 p.m., Collegiate Room, Wynee’s Bistro

· Sorority Recruitment

· FSC Dept. of Theatre presents “All My Sons,” 7:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

Friday, Sept. 28

· Chick Fil A Friday, 8:45 a.m., Bandshell, 1^st 100 students receive a free chicken biscuit

· FSC Dept. of Theatre presents “All My Sons,” 7:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

· Sorority Recruitment

· Darraugh Park and Tibor Pataky, Melvin Art Gallery

Saturday, Sept. 29

· Sorority Bid Day, 11 a.m., Greek Village

· FSC volleyball vs. Eckerd, 4 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· FSC Dept. of Theatre presents “All My Sons,” 7:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

Sunday, Sept. 30

· Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· Mass, 1:30 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

· FSC Dept. of Theatre presents “All My Sons,” 2:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

A Look Ahead at Wynee’s Bistro:

Monday – Taste of Greece

Tuesday – Stir Fry

Wednesday – All American Burger Bar

Thursday – Come on Back to New Orleans

Friday – Bienvenue en France

Saturday – Steak and Shrimp

College Terrace – Fajita Flats

Cyber Café – French Dip Roast Beef Sandwich

Grill Master – Shrimp Scampi with Rice

In the News

Mocs ROTC Battalion Distinguishes Itself in Assessment Course

Game Selected for Broadcast on CBS Sports Network

First-Year Advice:

By now your student has probably received some graded feedback in all of their courses. Speak to them about how they are doing in each class. If you sense frustration, please remind them of resources on campus such as Tutor Tables, PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions), and our Pens Central Writing Lab. Also remember Student Solutions is always willing to work with students on a plan for success.

Second-Year Insight:

If your student is still undecided on a major or considering a major change, they should attend the Career Center’s Major Madness on Thursday, Sept 26, at noon in the Collegiate Room. Not only will they get expert advice on how to choose a major, but Amy Salley from the Student Solutions Center will be on hand. She will help them understand the curriculum requirements for any major they choose and how the courses they have already taken will apply towards those requirements.

From the FSC Career Center:

Is your student undeclared? Undecided? Exploring? Discovering? Or just not sure what they want to major in? We are here to help them start the decision making process. Have them join us for Major Madness – Hints on Choosing a Major on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 @ 4:00 p.m. or Wednesday, September 26 @ 10:45 a.m. in the Career Center. On Thursday, September 27 we will brown bag it and meet in the Collegiate Room.

Parents, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at: careercenter@flsouthern.edu or stop by our office on the first floor of the Thrift Building when you are on campus. We are open from 8-5/M-F.

Hot Jobs – brought to you by the Career Center- For additional information on all these “jobs” please visit and register with College Central and Internships.com on the Career Center website: www.flsouthern.edu/career

Hot “Internships” of the week:

· CliftonLarsonAllen – Job ID# 2714505

Accounting majors can apply for this position to gain experience and training in the accounting field. Local CPA firm that will pay $20/hour.

· Eko Tracks - Job ID# 2774895

Wildlife Conservation Internship in South Africa! Must have a love of animals and will be working with rhinos, lions and birds on the Savannah learning about their habitats in the wild.

· Straz Center for the Performing Arts– Job ID 2761503

The Graphics Assistant will work with our Marketing department to create print and promotional materials to showcase events, special programming and shows, and other projects within the Center.

· JBT Food Tech – Job ID# 2774268

Accounting and Business majors for 2-year program for college seniors or grad students who can work between 25 to 40 hours per week. Possible permanent full time job after completion of internship.

Hot “Part-Time jobs” of the week:

· Silliker, Inc.– Job ID# 2771865

Biology majors needed for Microbiology Technician position. The intern prepares food samples for microbiological testing and maintains documentation of the process to facilitate analysis procedures. $11/hour

· Visit Sarasota County– Job ID# 2759481

Looking to fill a part-time position for Fundraising Intern. Non-profit destination marketing organization, seeks an intern for the Fall 2012 semester. Intern will assist in fundraising and marketing to promote Sarasota County as a top tourism destination.

· Crowder Bros. ACE Hardware – Job ID# 2760046

Cashier position for family owned local hardware store at Southgate shopping center. Learn customer service skills and cashier duties while making a competitive salary.

Hot “Full-Time jobs” of the week:

· Orlando Magic – http://orlandomagic.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/jobs/jobs.cfm/Ticket-Sales?supcat=1046

Ticket Sales Representatives needed to generate maximum revenue for the Orlando Magic through full-menu selling of ticket products. Bachelor’s degree needed and prior sales a plus.

· Boring Business Systems – Job ID# 2761250

Any major can apply for position of Inside Sales Associate to sell imaging equipment and services. If you want a rewarding future in sales and you are a college graduate or entry level professional

· Crowe Horwath Job ID# 2761624

Federal Tax Senior Staff to assist on large projects. Tax consulting includes performing tax research and working with clients on tax matters as well as planning and implementing special projects. The Tax Senior is responsible for the compliance function on clients including preparation and technical review of corporate, partnership and personal income tax returns.

From the FSC Counseling Center:

Some Things You May Not Hear From Your Student. You probably communicate with your student in a variety of ways: phone, text, Skype, email, maybe even cards and letters (remember them?). Even if you connect every day, there are some things parents don’t always hear from their students. Here are a few:

1. It’s harder to be on my own than I thought it would be. I thought I was so ready for independence but sometimes it’s overwhelming.

2. I’m trying new things, most of which are absolutely harmless and a few of which might worry you if you knew.

3. I’m changing but I don’t want you to change. I’ll feel a lot safer if you’ll just keep everything at home exactly the same. (And don’t change my room, either.)

4. You were right, Mom and Dad. I won’t admit it to you, but you were right.

This lack of full communication is not a sign of imminent disaster. Quite the opposite—it’s typically an indication that your student is working on the developmental process of individuation, transitioning from dependent teen to independent young adult. As students make this transition, they sometimes feel a need to make their own decisions without having to explain them to you. It’s part of the process of learning to handle things themselves. Also, some things are hard to admit, like that you were right or that they weren’t as grown up as they thought. Don’t worry. They know you’re there if they need you. And the Counseling Center is here for them, too.

From the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center:

The new school year is off to a great start and students are encouraged to check out what’s happening at the Wellness Center.

First Blood Drive of the Year a Success

A special Thanks to everyone who gave of their time to donate blood this week. The results are in and 46 donated on Tuesday and 47 on Wednesday leaving us only 1 short of our goal. Did you know that 1 donation can save the lives of up to 3 people?

Nutrition Topics Series Continues

The second of our four part practical nutrition series will be held on Thursday, September 20, at 2 pm in the Dubose Conference Room. No preregistration required.

· September 27 – What are We Eating?

· October 4 – 411 on Supplements

Fall Break Trip Options

· Tuesday, October 9

Zip line tour in the Ocala National Forest

Cost $40.00

Includes: Zip line tour, dinner and transportation

· Thursday, October 11

Archery trip-check out the local indoor and outdoor archery ranges close to campus.

Cost: FREE *($10 refundable deposit required at time of registration to hold your spot.)

Includes: Range fees, Equipment use and transportation

· Friday, October 12

Day hike – Nature photography and geocashing

Cost: FREE *($10 refundable deposit required at time of registration to hold your spot.)

Includes: Transportation and hiking

*Students living on campus are reminded to let housing know if they are planning to stay on campus for Fall Break.

FREE Personal Fitness Consulting

Through our Jump Start program, our fitness staff can help students reach their health and fitness goals. We offer full fitness assessments, functional movement screenings, personalized exercise program design and instruction and nutrition education. Contact Michele Cash at mcash@flsouthern.edu or 863-680-3894 for more information or to set up an appointment. http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/jumpstart.htm

Group Exercise

Classes are in full swing and students will notice a number of new exciting additions to the schedule such as Indoor Cycling, Aura Cardio Dance, Yogalates, and Pump-It-Up, along with some returning favorites such as Zumba and Boot Camp.

Check out our complete schedule at: http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/documents/gx12_001.pdf

Intramurals

Flag Football and Volleyball continue.

Student Health 101-A Parent Perspective

http://readsh101.com/flsouthern-pp.html

We hope you’ll enjoy this interactive parent’s companion to our Student Health 101 newsletter.

Sports Shorts:

Home action:

Fri. Sept. 21 Lynn Lakeland 7:00 pm Volleyball

Sat. Sept. 22 Barry Lakeland 4:00 pm Volleyball

Sat. Sept. 22 Lynn Lakeland 5:00 pm W. Soccer

Sat. Sept. 22 Lynn Lakeland 7:30 pm M. Soccer

Tues. Sept. 25 Nova Southeastern Lakeland 6:00 pm W. Soccer

Wed. Sept. 26 Nova Southeastern Lakeland 7:00 pm M. Soccer

Sat. Sept. 29 Eckerd Lakeland 4:00 pm Volleyball

AND WE’RE OFF … The 2012-13 sports season is underway, as men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, both cross country squads and both golf teams have seen their first competition of the year. Florida Southern had 12 of its programs participate in NCAA postseason competition in 2011-12 with the women’s golf team finishing second at the NCAA Division II Championship. FSC placed 14th in the nation in the 2011-12 NCAA Division II Learfield Sports Director's Cup, which recognizes the top overall athletic programs in the country. The Mocs were the highest finishing Sunshine State Conference member. At the conference level, FSC once again won the men’s competition for the SSC Mayors’ Cup. Fifty-two Moccasin student-athletes received Division II Academic Achievement Awards for academic excellence and 123 were named to the SSC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll for the spring semester.

NEW FACES … The Athletic Department did a lot of heavy recruiting prior to the start of the 2012 school year adding 10 faces to the athletic department. Ben Greenberg (Assistant AD for Athletic Communication), Matt Parker (Sports Information Intern) and Chrissy Curran (Assistant Athletic Trainer) all joined the athletic department staff. Many of the sports teams have additions to their coaching staff as well. Jeremy Duerr (Assistant Men’s. Basketball Coach), Bryce Currie (Assistant W. Basketball Coach), Derrick Rose (Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach), Rob Williams (Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach), AJ Mack (Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach), Joe Ferraro (Assistant Women’s Lacrosse Coach), Rob Koehler (Assistant Volleyball Coach) and Blake Rawlins (Assistant Volleyball Coach) all joined their respective sport.

JENKINS FIELD HOUSE LOBBY RENOVATED … Walking into Jenkins Field House is a new experience all its own as the lobby and area leading into the field house has had a makeover. One of the more drastic changes in the lobby is that the ceiling has been lifted by two feet and three round circular columns have been added. Instead of multiple trophy cases, one major trophy case, which has become the focal point of the lobby, was added to display the 27 National Championship trophies won by the various sports programs at the college. The lobby’s entrance also saw a makeover as the doors were moved to each far end of the lobby and the front has been enhanced by floor to ceiling glass windows from door to door.

WYNEE WARDEN TENNIS CENTER DEDICATION … The Wynee Warden Tennis Center has been officially opened and dedicated. The ten-court facility was dedicated September 14 with special guest, tennis legend Chris Evert on hand. Wynee Warden generously donated a considerable amount of the funds to Florida Southern for the 1.6 million dollar complex to be built. The facility features the U.S. Open blue hard court surface and a grandstand that has a seating capacity of 400 overlooking the two championship courts named after Warden’s two sons, Andrew and Chandler. After the ribbon cutting, Evert and head women’s tennis coach Trish Riddell, volleyed back-and-forth as the first official tennis action on the new courts.

JENKINS CLUBHOUSE ANNOUNCED … The Florida Southern baseball program looks to be in a new home come the spring season. The baseball team will still play at historic Henley Field but the addition of a 3,500-square-foot clubhouse behind right field will give the program a major-league-like facility to move into. The facility, named after generous donor and Lakeland native David Jenkins, will contain a locker room, training room, laundry facilities and a kitchen. “Our goal is to win national championships, and this is a start, said head baseball coach Lance Neikro. The Jenkins Clubhouse “will improve recruiting more than you can imagine.”

SSC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK presented by VALIC … The Sunshine State Conference released the SSC Players of the Week presented by VALIC and not one but two of FSC’s Volleyball players. Senior outside hitter Anne Pietkiewicz averaged 3.20 kills, 2.40 digs per set and hit .274 this past weekend while at the Armstrong Atlantic Classic in Savannah, Ga. to garner the SSC Offensive-Player-of-the-Week. Receiving the Defensive-Player-of-the-Week honors was freshman defensive specialist Arielle Fernandez. Fernandez averaged 4.00 digs per set this weekend to help the Moccasins clinch four region wins. She had double figures in digs in three matches, one being a career-high 21 digs in FSC’s closing game in Savannah. Volleyball wasn’t the only women’s team making an impact this week. Sophomore goalkeeper Erin Moseley was also been selected as the Sunshine State Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Week in women’s soccer. Moseley shut out Nova Southeastern in their 1-0 victory with eight saves last week. She is the first FSC player to earn defensive player of the week since the 2009 season and only the second Mocs’ goalkeeper, in the history of the program to achieve the honor.

VOLLEYBALL WINS SEVEN STRAIGHT… The Florida Southern volleyball program got off to a rough start at the beginning of this season, losing close matches to really good opponents. However, after starting the season 1-4, the Moccasins have bounced back and won seven straight matches to go into conference play with an 8-4 record. The Mocs started their seven game win streak in Boca Raton at the Lynn Invitational as Anne Pietkiewicz led her team to three consecutive three-set wins against Assumption (Mass.), Valdosta State and UPR-Mayaguez. Pietkiewicz hit .388 with 31 kills and 24 digs. The volleyball team then traveled to Savannah, Ga. to participate in the South/Southeast Region Crossover at Armstrong Atlantic. There, the women played and won four region matches in two days. On Friday, the Jill Stephens led Mocs beat south region rival North Alabama, and later in the day dispatched No. 22 Flagler in a four set match. Saturday afternoon the women opened play against UPR-Rio Piedras and closed out the day with a hard fought five-set match against tournament host Armstrong Atlantic. Freshman Arielle Fernandez, who won SSC Defensive-Player-of-the-Week honors for her performance, averaged 4.00 digs per set, had three double digit dig games and recorded a career high 21 digs against Armstrong Atlantic

MEN’S SWIMMING TEAM HONORS SIX NATIONAL CHAMPIONS … The 2011-12 Florida Southern men’s swimming program produced six national champions this past season. These six individuals were recognized and given their NCAA Division II National Championship rings in front of the whole student body at last week’s Convocation in Bramscomb Auditorium. The rings were presented by Florida Southern President Dr. Anne Kerr, FSC Athletic Director Pete Meyer, and head coach Duncan Sherrard. The six national champion swimmers from last season were seniors Jeb Halfacre, Miguel Ferreira, Bruce Janzen, Stephen Swan, and sophomores Luis Rojas and Allan Gutierrez. There were three events that the Mocs became national champions in, the 400-yard medley relay (Ferreira, Halfacre, Janzen and Swan), the 800-yard freestyle relay (Halfacre, Ferreira, Rojas and Gutierrez) and the 200-yard backstroke, where Halfacre won his third consecutive individual national championship and set a new NCAA record time of 1:43.41.

MEN’ S CROSS COUNTRY EARLY FAVORITE … Led by returning juniors Chris Yanichko and David Tomchinsky, the Moccasin cross country squad was ranked second in the Preseason NCAA Division II South Region rankings that are compiled by the United States Track & Field Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). The Mocs are the highest ranked SSC member. The team showed why they are the early favorites by opening the season with a win at the Tampa Early Bird Classic. Yanichko and Tomchinsky finished second and third respectively while freshman runner Jose Perez finished seventh giving the Mocs three runners in the top-ten.

MEN’S GOLF OPENS SEASON AT HISTORIC BETHPAGE STATE PARK… The Doug Gordin led Moccasin Golf Team opened their season in New York, on the Red Course at Bethpage State Park, this past weekend as they were one of three non Division I schools to participate in the McLaughlin hosted by St. John’s University. The Mocs finished sixth out of 16 teams with a three round total of 865. In his first collegiate tournament, Joseph Leavitt, who was playing as an individual, was the highest finishing Florida Southern golfer. His 54-hole total of 212, four over par, was good enough to garner him t-11th finish.

WOMEN’S GOLF RANKED PRESEASON NO. 2 … After coming off their fifth national runner-up finish in the 2012 NCAA Division II National Championship tournament, the women’s golf team has entered the 2012-13 season ranked second in the Golf World/NGCA D-II Preseason Coaches’ Poll. Senior Honorable Mention All-American Megan Kiley returns as the Mocs’ top golfer along with four other golfers who saw tournament action, including three who were on the national runner-up team. Coach Robbie Davis has also brought in five new comers to the program. The women opened up the season with a fifth-place finish at a rain shortened NCAA Division II Fall Preview at LGPA International.

THE MOCS REPORT … Listen to the the weekly Mocs Report on WLKF (1430 AM) in Lakeland at approximately 7:40 a.m. FSC Asst. Athletic Director for Athletic Communication Ben Greenberg provides information and updates on Moccasin Athletics each week with “Mayhem in the AM” host Len Erickson. The program will air each Friday morning throughout the school year.

MOCCASIN UPDATES … SnakeBytes is just one way to follow the Mocs. You also can sign up for e-scores and have Moccasin results come to your cell phone or computer. Go to the Moccasin athletics web site at www.fscmocs.com, and then click on the e-scores link to sign up. Become a fan of the Mocs on Facebook at http://bit.ly/fscmocs or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/fsc_athletics.

Final Thoughts – Fall in Florida. Believe it or not, Fall officially arrives this weekend. And yes we do have a Fall in Florida. Some of our leaves do change or fall off. Most noticeably will be changes in humidity and then you wake up that one morning and the air just feels “different.” We’ve got lots of great outdoor activities planned for your student during this great time of year. And what better place to be outside and enjoy our many outdoor venues than on the “the most beautiful campus” in the country!

All the best – Shari

Shari Szabo

Associate Dean of Student Success

Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Lakeland, FL 33801-5698