The Link FSC Parent Newsletter 12/9/11
Campus Announcements:
Has your
student registered for Spring? – Registration for Spring semester is winding down. Has your student registered
for classes? Was your student able
to register for all the classes he/she needs to stay on track to graduate on
time? We are here to help. The Student
Solutions Center, Financial Aid and Business Office will be open this Monday
and Tuesday evening until 7 p.m. Please make sure your student is ready to go
in January. A great semester awaits!
Commissioning
- The Cadre and Corps of Cadets of FSC Army ROTC Moccasin Battalion will hold
its Fall 2011 Commissioning Ceremony on Friday, December 16, at 10 a.m., in the
Eleanor Searle Drawing Room. The Army ROTC program at Florida Southern College
was established in January 1951. The original mission of the unit was to
commission lieutenants in the Military Police Corps, but, in 1953, the
curriculum changed to general military service. Enrollment in ROTC was
originally mandatory for all freshman and sophomore males attending Florida
Southern College. The program began operating on a voluntary basis in the
academic year 1971-72. After sixty years, Florida Southern College Army
ROTC continues its tradition of providing the highest quality officers for
service in the United States Army.
Florida Southern will be offering
Live video streaming
of the December 17, 2011 Commencement
through the college's Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/floridasouthern. Click on the "Livestream"
link on the left hand side of the page (under the red FSC graphic mark).
Commencement Handbook has been updated: http://www.flsouthern.edu/current_students/commencementhandbook.htm
Study Abroad
– Numerous opportunities await your student for study abroad. The latest
includes this summer trip from the Roux Library to New Mexico! Departure is
from Tampa on May 30 (6:55am) and return to Tampa on June 6 (12:15am). Summer
Session B commences on June 7. Visits will include cultural institutions in
Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, and Cimarron to learn how they preserve and
present Native American, Hispanic, and Anglo American history. LIB 3998 - Libraries,
Archives, and Museums of New Mexico is designed as a 1 credit-hour Junior Journey course and is free for Junior Journey-eligible
students. For students who are not Junior Journey-eligible the all-inclusive
trip cost is $1,875. Enrollment will be limited. Contact Randall
M. MacDonald to receive a syllabus
and schedule or for more information.
Schedule of
Upcoming Events:
Friday,
Dec. 9
á
Last day of classes –
finals follow
á
Final Day of Freshman,
Sophomore, and Junior Show, Melvin Art Gallery
Sunday,
Dec.11
á Chapel,
11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Save a Swipe Lunch
á
Mass, 1:30 p.m., Danforth Chapel
á
Flapjack Fling, 9-11 p.m., WyneeŐs
Bistro, take a study break with free pancakes
Monday,
Dec.12-14
á
Final Exams
Thursday,
Dec.15
á
Residence Halls Close at 5 p.m.
Friday,
Dec.16
á
Water Dome Splash for December graduates, 1-2 p.m.,
Water Dome
Saturday,
Dec.17
á
Commencement, 10:30 a.m., Branscomb
Auditorium
á
FSC menŐs basketball vs. Chowan, 7:30 p.m., Jenkins
Field House
Sunday,
Dec.18
á
FSC womenŐs basketball vs. Delta State, 3 p.m.,
Jenkins Field House
Monday,
Dec.19
á
FSC womenŐs basketball vs. Alabama-Huntsville, 5 p.m.,
Jenkins Field House
á
FSC menŐs basketball vs. Malone, 7:30 p.m., Jenkins
Field House
FSC
offices closed for the Holiday – Dec. 26 thru Jan. 2, 2012
In the News:
Courtney Sturgill
To Represent American Quarter Horse Association
From
the FSC Career Center:
As we head into Christmas
Break I am hoping our seniors are going to come back with a nice suit and
professional outfits to interview. Remember even graduate programs are
interviewing these days, so being prepared is very important. They should also
be making connections and networking back home.
Looking ahead? The Career
Center has put together some excellent programs for this Spring
to assist your student with everything from learning how to write great resumes
and cover letters, to visiting State department diplomats, to an opportunity to
meet with a representative from the Student Conservation Association (check-out
their wonderful internship opportunities.) Mark it on your calendar to visit
our webpage in January for a look at our exciting Spring 2012 schedule!
Hot Jobs - brought
to you by the Career Center-
For additional information on all these ŇjobsÓ please visit and register with College Central and Internships.com on
the Career Center website: www.flsouthern.edu/career
Hot ŇInternshipsÓ
of the week:
Fed Ex - shttp://fedex.hodesiq.com/careers/job_detail.aspx?User_ID=&FedexID=515857&Locale=en
á Summer
internships for IT majors in Lakeland
from June to August 2012. Learn
business/customer reporting technologies. Write reports for customers using
Crystal Reports and provide documentation, coding and testing support as designated
for the pricing projects. Interviews begin in January.
Charles
B. Rangel International Affairs Program
– Job ID# 2443661
á
2012
Graduate Fellowship in Washington, DC that includes an
orientation to the program and the Foreign Service at Howard University.
Seeking outstanding individuals interested in international affairs and careers
in the U.S. Foreign Service
White
House Internship Program – Job ID# 2441015
á
Unique
opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and
build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and
cultivate todayŐs young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the
Executive Office of the President and engage them in public service
opportunities.
SPCA
– Job ID# 2452086
á Looking for a Graphic Design major to help create a new design for the SPCA. They are launching a new logo and need
help with all posters, flyers, etc.
May work at the facility or remotely.
Hot ŇPart-Time jobsÓ of the week:
Harley
Davidson - Job ID# 2448972
á
Marketing
major to help coordinate and plan local events. Must be willing to work weekends setting
up and helping with events.
University
Tutor.com– Job ID# 2427211
á
Seeking
qualified college students to work as tutors part-time during
the school year and summer. Most of the tutoring will be for high school
students who need help with math, science, languages, SAT prep, writing, etc
GEICO– Job ID# 2413583
á
Underwriting
Technician whose job functions include: processing
policy endorsements, data entry and analysis. Will accept any major with good
verbal and written communication skills.
Hot ŇFull-Time jobsÓ of the week:
Naval Sub Base Kings Bay–
Job ID# 2448804
á Recreation Assistant to
work on Naval Sub base in St. Mary, GA to assist with all performing/planning
recreational events on base.
Flexible work schedule including weekends, nights, etc. $25-29K
Families USA
– Job ID# 2430618
á Wellstone Fellowship for any major
to include
assisting in the organization of conferences and trainings for advocates and
community leaders. Position is
one-year, full time at $38k in Washington DC. Applications begin in January 2012.
Avis
Budget Group– Job ID#
2440631
á Operations Manager Trainee
with Marketing Management major or
degree to work for car rental agency in the Tampa area. Must be available to work flexible
shifts.
From
the FSC Counseling Center:
Is That Your Final
Answer? IŐve never been on a
television quiz show but IŐll bet itŐs pretty nerve-wracking, especially when
large amounts of money are at stake. Taking exams can be just as
terrifying for some students and they can feel as if their whole future is at
stake. To help your anxious student face finals with confidence (or at least
without terror):
If your student needs
assistance with effective study strategies, time management, healthy lifestyle
choices, or stress reduction, suggest a visit to the Counseling Center.
We can help your student get through the remainder of the term and start the
next one off right.
From
the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center:
Intramurals
Congratulations to our
Flag Football Champions:
WomenŐs: Kappa Delta
MenŐs A: Lambda Chi Alpha
MenŐs B: BIR
Tailgate Triathlon
Winners
Corn Hole: Eric Galloto/AJ Margnelli & Nhung Truong/Dawna Daigle
Ladder Golf: Madison Plusk/Amanda Arnold & Chris Park/Seth Denison
Washers: Rob Bledsoe/Chris Clarry & Brittani Gray/Bridgette Long
Swim Lessons Available
Beginner to advanced lessons available for a discounted rate of $40. Price includes 4 private 1 hour lessons where you can learn to swim, refine your strokes or receive goal specific training by a certified Water Safety Instructor. Sign up at the front desk of the Wellness Center.
Student Health 101-A Parent Perspective
http://readsh101.com/flsouthern-pp.html
We hope youŐll enjoy this interactive parentŐs companion to our Student Health 101 newsletter.
For
the spring:
Intramurals
Sports we will be offering the following sports in the Spring: Soccer,
Basketball, Tennis, Wiffleball, 4 v 4 Flag Football,
Floor Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Sand Volleyball, Inner Tube Water Polo and Dodgeball.
In
Fitness, we will be offering weekly group exercise classes and our ongoing Jump
Start program, which includes fitness assessments, personal training, and
nutrition education. We will be offering two tobacco cessation classes, two blood drives, two Stress Free Zone (free chair
massages, tea tasting, etc) and a self defense clinic. We will also be offering
a personal training and a group exercise certification course for students.
Outdoor
Rec will be offering the following trips: Rock climbing, horseback riding, an
overnight spring break trip, paint ball and a ŇLeave No TraceÓ certification
trip.
In
addition, the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center (HWC), HWC Pool, HWC Waterfront
and HWC Recreation Room will be open for other informal activities and
recreation, and equipment check-out.
Final Thoughts – From ice skating (yes, here in
Florida) to a hot air balloon ride, fun awaits your student as he/she returns
for the spring semester. But most importantly, a semester of stimulating
academics and engaged learning also waits. Be sure your student doesnŐt miss
out. Please make sure your student has completed registration for the spring.
For those of you
that this is your final parent newsletter, your student will be proudly
crossing the Branscomb stage to accept a diploma.
ItŐs been our honor and privilege to work with you in achieving success for
your student. Wishing you and your student well in this next stage of life.
All the best
– Shari
Shari Szabo
Assistant Dean of
Student Development
Florida Southern
College
111 Lake
Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL
33801-5698