Creating partnerships that change lives                                                  August 2016
 
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In This Issue
Tickets on Sale Now for An Evening with David Brooks
An Evening with the Rays
Upcoming Forum on Food Labeling
SPC Travels the Globe
Fall Faculty 2016 Names Six Professors Emeriti
Create a Legacy that Gives an Education
SPC Alumni Class Notes
Thank you to our Distinguished Speaker Series Sponsors!
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SPC Foundation
Board of Directors
Beth A. Horner
Chairman

Angela Beltz
Joseph G. Blanton
R. Michael Carroll
Kenneth P. Cherven
Stephen O. Cole
Paul Demirdjian
John W. Dosher
Deveron M. Gibbons  
Robert L. Hilton
Amy Lockhart*
William D. Law*
Bill McCloud
Frances Neu*
Steven Shepard
Shan Shikarpuri
Richard B. Winning
David Zillig

Directors Emeriti
Leon R. Hammock
Helen K. Leslie
Alfred T. May
Henry B. Sayler

Honorary Director
Wendell R. Ware

* Ex officio members



The beginning of the new academic year is always an exciting time. Adding to that excitement this year is the College's addition of two newly-accredited degrees: Biotechnology Laboratory Technology and Biomedical Engineering Technology. The programs, which recently received SACS accreditation, respond to the considerable growth of medical device companies and health care facilities in Florida.

Expanding the academic offerings available at SPC is another example of the College's steadfast commitment to responding to the evolving needs of the business community and providing the education and training that prepare our students for the high-demand, high-paying jobs that correspond to those needs.

We look forward to updating you on this program and more in the year ahead.

Sincerely,
Frances Neu
VP of Institutional Advancement &
Foundation Executive Director, St. Petersburg College

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 7:00-9:00PM
The Palladium Theater
253 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Tickets: Orchestra Seating $65, Balcony Seating $55
Purchase tickets at www.mypalladium.org or 
call the Box Office at (727) 822-3590
We expect this event to sell out, purchase your tickets today!

By most accounts, the 2016 Presidential Campaign has been one for the books! Join us for Mr. Brooks' timely and informed analysis of present-day politics. His gift for bringing audiences face-to-face with the spirit of our times with humor and insight is certain to make for an engaging and unforgettable evening. Proceeds from the event will support the Foundation's Scholarship Initiative.
An Evening with the Rays
Foundation Board Member Mike Carroll and  his wife Janet lead the group in singing  "Take me Out to the Ball Game". Click image to watch video.

A big thank you to the Tampa Bay Rays for hosting the Foundation on August 15. The exciting game ended with a win for the Rays against the San Diego Padres 8 to 2. The group even got to lead the crowd in singing "Take me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th Inning Stretch. Remember to visit www.raysbaseball.com/SPCoffer to get a 5% discount on your tickets. Go Rays!
Upcoming Forum on Food Labeling
The complex and confusing issue of food labeling will be the focus of a public forum titled, What's on Your Plate? Food Labeling, from Seed to Fork. The forum is presented by SPC's Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions on Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 6-8PM at SPC's Seminole campus. Admission is free, but advance registration is required.
Click here  for more info.
SPC Travels the Globe
Through the SPC Study Abroad program, students are able to expand their learning experience in a variety of countries. Thanks to generous donors who understand the value of international travel, 10 students each received a $2,000 scholarship that covered the full cost of studying abroad during the 2015/16 academic year. Here are some of our favorite photos that they have shared from their trips:
Fall Faculty 2016 Names Six Professors Emeriti
Professor Emeritus Dr. Michele Gerent and President Bill Law
at the 2016 Fall Faculty event.

The annual Fall Faculty event honors SPC faculty for their commitment to student success and workforce readiness. The event also recognized the following 2016 Professors Emeriti:

-Martha Campbell, Ed.D.  Communications

-Pat Curtin, M.A. Sociology, Social  Services (deceased)
-Eileen Hicks, M.S.N. College of  Nursing
-Michele Gerent, Ph.D. College of Education
-Tom Lancraft, M.A. Natural Science
-David Lichtenfels, M.A. Library Services
Create a Legacy That Gives an Education
Bequests, charitable remainder trusts, gift annuities, IRAs, and gifts of property are some of the ways you can provide significant and lasting support to SPC.

To learn how your planned gift can meet your financial objectives while supporting the work of the College and the aspirations of students, call us at 727-341-3302.  Change a life today!
 
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