Campus Announcements:
Academic Success Week – Next week is the week before finals meaning it’s Academic Success Week. While your student is hunkering down on those books preparing for finals, there’s still some great things happening on campus including Southern Takeover, the SPCA fundraiser featuring unlimited puppy cuddles, our talented FSC student in
Symphonic Celebrations, the campus highlighted Fairwell Festival and the annual Flapjack Fling study break. See complete details in the weekly calendar. These events and more can provide a nice break in this hectic final week of classes.
FSC TO HOST USILA HEADSTRONG GAME - The Moccasin men’s lacrosse team will host a United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association HEADstrong Foundation Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday, Apr. 23, at Bryant Stadium as FSC takes on Saint Leo at noon. HEADstrong Foundation Awareness Week takes place from April 15-23. This landmark initiative asks lacrosse teams nationwide to make a statement on the playing field by pledging a game, raising funds and wearing HEADstrong awareness accessories in support of the cause.
Still Time to Register for Summer School - It is a great way to fast-track to an early graduation or to retake a class – and there’s still time to register! Visit
www.flsouthern.edu/summer for more details.
Senior Stuff – A heads up if your student is graduating in May - Senior Signing is going on until May 5 in the Rogers Building. The annual Senior Splash Water Dome experience gets underway on April 30!
Recitals Still Remain – There are still a few remaining recitals to be held on campus. Good luck to these students. All recitals are held in the Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall (B 202) of the Robert A Davis Performing Arts Center.
25 Sophie Trottier – Senior Cello Recital, 7:00 p.m.
(Studio of Troy Chang)
26 Alejandra Santillanes – Senior Flute Recital, 7:00 p.m.
(Studio of Colleen Blagov)
26 Sardée Ramos (mezzo soprano) – Senior Voice Recital, 8:15 p.m.
(Studio of Diane Stahl)
29 Brittany Febbraio – Senior Piano Recital, 7:00 p.m.
(Studio of Paula Parsché)
29 Jacob Trunzo – Junior Piano Recital, 8:00 p.m.
(Studio of Paula Parsché)
Commencement Handbook – Last minute questions? Please refer to the Commencement Handbook for answers.
http://www.flsouthern.edu/students/commencement-handbook.aspx
Campus Events:
Friday, April 22
FSC softball, 6 p.m., Barnett Field
Saturday, April 23
FSC softball, doubleheader, 1 p.m., Barnett Field
FSC Pool event: Friends and Floaties, 3-6 p.m., DJ music featured
FSC men’s lacrosse, 12 p.m., Bryant Stadium
FSC Dance: New Beginnings, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb Auditorium
Sunday, April 24
Chapel, 11 a.m., AP Chapel
Catholic Mass, 1 p.m., AP Chapel
Waterfront Open, 12-5 p.m.
Wellness Center Open, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pool Open, 12- 6 p.m.
Sandwich Ministries, Fannin Center, 1 p.m.
FSC Dance: New Beginnings, 2:30 p.m., Branscomb Auditorium
Monday, April 25
Monday Sundae Funday, Fannin Center
Tuesday, April 26
FSC softball, 6 p.m. Barnett
Southern Takeover -Featuring Robert Delong & Denim Blue Miclain Keith, 8 p.m., Jenkins Field House
Doors open at 7pm
Valid FSC Student I.D. needed for Entry
All guests must be accompanied by a FSC student with valid FSC Student I.D.
Wednesday, April 27
SPCA fundraiser, 9-1 p.m., Snake Pit (Rogers Building); $3 donation to the SPCA for unlimited puppy cuddle time
FSC softball doubleheader, 6 p.m., Barnett
Thursday, April 28
Symphonic Celebrations, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb
Friday, April 29
Last day of classes
FSC baseball, 6 p.m., Henley Field
FSC softball, 6 p.m.
Saturday, April 30
FSC softball DH, 1 p.m., Barnett Field
FSC baseball DH, 1 p.m., Henley Field
Ye Olde Fairwell Festival, 6 p.m. Intramural parking lot
Sunday, May 1
Chapel, 11 a.m., AP Chapel
Catholic Mass, 1 p.m., AP Chapel
Waterfront Open, 12-5 p.m.
Wellness Center Open, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pool Open, 12- 6 p.m.
Mocs Night Out: Flapjack Fling, 9 p.m.-11 p.m., Wynee’s Bistro
Monday, May 2-Wednesday, May 4
Finals
Thursday, May 5
Senior Splash, WaterDome, graduating seniors, 1-2 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Saturday, May 7
Commencement, 1:30 p.m., Lakeland Center
What’s on the plate at Wynee’s
WORLD TOUR:
Mon. 4/25 = Featuring GREECE (Gyro's / Greek Salad, etc.)
Tues. 4/26 = Boston Mocket
Wed. 4/27 = Weiner Wunder Bar
Thurs. 4/28 = Featuring New Orleans
Fri. 4/29 = Fajita Bar
Academic Reminders:
April 29 – Final Day of Class
May 2-4 – Final Exams
May 7 - Commencement
Final Week of Tutor Tables:
Biology, Math, Chemistry – 6-9 p.m. Rogers First Floor Lounge
The Writing Center: Rogers 119, appointments online or walk in
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions); Check with professors for specific details.
Fine Arts:
The FSC dance program stages its exciting inaugural performance under the direction of Erin LaSala in “FSC Dance: New Beginnings” Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium. With a rich roster of talented students, this performance will feature innovative choreography by FSC faculty and nationally-acclaimed guest choreographers. Adding to the festive occasion, the dancers of FSC’s company-in-residence, the Florida Dance Theatre, will perform in selected pieces from their distinctive company repertoire. Admission is free to FSC faculty, staff, and students, and tickets may be picked up at the Branscomb Box Office.
FSC’s Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Kira Omelchenko, offers an extraordinary program of music designed to showcase the beauty and breadth of this treasured medium in “Symphonic Celebrations” on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium. Celebrating beloved repertoire from Beethoven’s dramatic “Egmont Overture” to Rimsky-Korsakov’s colorful “Capriccio Espagnol,” this concert will also feature performances by the winners of the orchestra’s annual concerto/aria competition. Free to the FSC community, admission is free, and tickets are available at the Branscomb Box Office.
From the Counseling Center:
So Long, Farewell, Auf Weidersehen, Goodbye. In a few days, you and your student will take part in our graduation ceremony, a great tradition that symbolizes the ending of one phase of life’s journey and the beginning of another. You’ll no longer be the parent of a college student—you’ll be the parent of a college graduate! This impressive accomplishment is made possible, in part, by your commitment to your child’s education and your support of the College and its goals. You’ve been an important member of our FSC family. We hope you know how much we value you. (We definitely include you among our “favorite things,” along with raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.) As you and your student move on, we hope you’ll continue to feel a part of our College family and stay connected to FSC. Maybe instead of saying goodbye, we’ll just say, “See you soon.” And if your student is not a graduating senior, we look forward to continuing to work together next fall.
From the FSC Career Center:
Attention Seniors! Attend our Grad Bash: Tools for Success Event! Has your student established a plan of action for their “next step”? Whether they are pursuing employment or graduate school, the Career Center stands ready to help! Have them meet with a Career Counselor on April 27th, 2016 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm to gain insight about resources and strategies to guide them in achieving their professional goals. Have them choose from the topic areas listed below to create an experience tailored to their specific needs.
Session A (4:00 to 4:30 pm)– Choose one
Resume/Cover Letter
Graduate School
Portfolios (digital, hard copy, and interview)
Dealing with Job Search Rejection
Session B (4:30 to 5:00 pm) – Choose one
LinkedIn
Cover Letters
Job Search Resources
Tapping the Invisible Job Market: Networking 101
Wellness & Intramurals:
Intramural Sports:
The Intramural Sports calendar is winding down for this academic year with only a couple Championship games left. It’s been a great year with some new sports the students requested and some impressive participation numbers.
*If your student is staying on campus this summer they may want to check out the Summer Intramural schedule which will be coming out soon.
Fitness Programs:
New Weekly Relax and Renew Yoga Class
Wednesday’s from 1:30pm-2:00pm
Wellness Center Group Exercise Room
Come join us for an instructor led meditation & breath work practice.
No experience necessary!
Is your student looking for additional ways to connect or deal with stress at this busy time of the semester? The Finals Week Group Exercise schedule will be coming out on Tuesday, April 26.
Celebrate our Senior Group Exercise Instructors: Tuesday, April 26
Some of your student’s favorite Group Exercise Instructors may be graduating or leaving and this will give everyone a chance to have one last class with them and let them know how much they appreciate them.
6:00-6:30 Yoga-Hank
6:30-7:00 Zumba-Kandi
7:00-7:00 Yoga-Grace
Followed by refreshments.
Group Ex Incentive Program
We’re entering the final week for this very popular and fun incentive program which will run until April 28. Students have been working out and earning water bottles, towels and if they’ve completed 30 classes they’ll be entered into a drawing for a $50 Gift Card.
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.
Bicycle Daily Checkout Program
The Wellness Center still offers their daily bike checkout program. Students can sign out a bicycle to ride around beautiful Lake Hollingsworth or go to Publix or uptown to pick up needed items. There is no charge for this service but there is no overnight check out of bicycles.
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.
See something in your issue that might be of interest to your student? We encourage you to ask them if they’ve read their current Student Health 101 issue.
The link is included in the weekly e-mail we send to all students every Monday.
Sports Shorts: Home events in bold
Fri. Apr. 22 at Tampa Tampa 6 p.m. Baseball
Fri. Apr. 22 Tampa Barnett Field 6 p.m. Softball
Sat. Apr. 23 at Tampa Tampa 1 p.m. Baseball
Sat. Apr. 23 Tampa (DH) Barnett Field 1 & 3 p.m. Softball
Sat. Apr. 23 Saint Leo Bryant Stadium 12 p.m. M Lacrosse
Tues. Apr. 26 Eckerd Barnett Field 6 p.m. Softball
Wed. Apr. 27 Eckerd (DH) Barnett Field 6 p.m. Softball
Final Thoughts – And so we come to the end. This week’s edition is the last for the academic year and for some families, the last they will receive as their student is handed a well-earned diploma from Florida Southern College. We’ve been your student’s home through the years. The knowledge they’ve obtained, the friends they’ve made, it’s all been a part of becoming that individual who will go out and make a consequential impact on society. We salute them and you, the cheering crowd, who encouraged them and helped them dream. It’s been a pleasure.
All the best – Shari
Shari Szabo
Associate Dean of Student Success
