Campus Announcements
Housing Selection – Housing Selection for the 2017-2018 academic year is quickly approaching for returning students. Returning students have been sent emails to their preferred email address that include where they are eligible to live and a priority number for which decides what order they pick their housing. Housing Selection priority numbers are based on total credit hours & GPA through Fall 2016. Honors students will receive the first numbers of their credit blocks. Students are encouraged to sign up roommates and can attend selection at the time for the lowest priority number for their group. Students eligible to Homestead (return to their current assignment for next year) can sign up during the following times: Monday, March 20 through Wednesday, March 22 from 9:00am to noon and from 2:00-5:00 pm on Wednesday in Rogers 235. Apartment Selection will take place on Monday, March 27^th and General Housing Selection will take place on Monday, April 3^rd in Ordway 162. Students with questions can reach out to their Resident Advisor, Community Director or the Office of Community Living at (863)680-4625.

OLeader Application Deadline Extended to Today - Orientation Leader applications are due today, March 17! OLeaders help to welcome new students by leading small groups, managing check-in and more.
 
Fall Registration Awaits – Students will soon be able to register for Fall courses. Your student should be meeting with his/her academic advisor and clearing any holds, ex. a business hold,  so the registration process is smooth.
 
Stay Connected - YLakeland keeps your student connected to all things Lakeland with an insider’s perspective into the city we love. Stay up to date on upcoming events, live music, and new businesses to call Lakeland home or simply explore Lakeland through guides like the top things college students need to know or where to find the most Instagram worthy spots in Lakeland. Encourage your student to check out the YLakeland website or sign up for the YLakeland Insider.
 
Upcoming Campus Speakers:
The Child of the Sun Distinguished Speaker Series presents
Wednesday, April 12
7:00pm-Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
Sarah Lewis-Vision & Justice
 
Speaking of English for Spring 2017
Tuesday, April 4
Senior English major Giulia Simioni, "Rebelling Conventions and the Independent Self: Black Women in Their Eyes Were Watching God and Sula"
at 4:00pm (Moc Theatre, CH109)
 
2016-2017 PLE LECTURE SERIES - FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE - CENTER FOR FREE ENTERPRISE 
IS FREE SPEECH AT RISK?
Saturday, April 1
Becker – Room 112   9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Six journalists could spend up to 10 years in prison after being arrested during protests against President Trump’s inauguration. Campus debates about censorship and free speech have erupted across the country. Join us to explore free speech in 2017 with lectures, discussion, and a film screening of Can We Take a Joke?
*Speakers:  Robby Soave (Reason.com), Samuel Abrams (Sarah Lawrence College), Joe Cohn, (FIRE), Frank Furedi (U of Kent).
Registration is free and all meals are included.  Register now at www.TheIHS.org/FloridaSouthern     
*Funding for this project was provided by the Institute for Humane Studies through a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation and the Center for Free Enterprise, Florida Southern College.
 
EMPORIOPHOBIA - How to Roll Back the Demonizing of Free Markets
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 6:00 PM - Becker Building Room 112
Dr. Paul H. Rubin will be speaking on how markets are the most efficient institution for increasing human welfare.  Nonetheless, many people dislike and fear markets ... how can we explain this given the overwhelming evidence that such institutions provide the greatest wealth, health and happiness for humankind .....
 
Department of Communication Annual Speaker Series
March 28, 5:30 p.m., Hollis Room 
Featuring Alyson Lundell, ARP, CPRC
Senior Director of Public Relations at Universal Studios Resort
Immediately following is the Department of Communication Annual Awards Banquet
Dinner at 7:00 pm in the Eleanor Searle Drawing Room
Non-FSC students or guests - $10 per person, due in Communication Dept. by March 22nd
 

LIFE HACKS WORKSHOP – ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION

Wednesday and Thursday – March 22 and 23, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Counseling Center, 1^st floor Thrift

Life Hacks is a series workshops aimed at helping you improve your ability to handle everyday life. They are open to all undergraduate students. Please arrive 5 minutes early and sign in with the receptionist as space is limited to the first 15 students. No pre-registration is required. Check out the website for more details (www.flsouthern.edu/counseling). Better yet, stop by, see Riley and ask us about them.

 
Campus Events:  events free with ID unless indicated
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
Scholars Weekend
Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition, 7 p.m., Melvin Art Gallery
Studio Box, 11 p.m., Thrift
Saturday, March 18
Southern Takeover, 8 p.m., Branscomb, Raury and DJ Earworm
Sunday, March 19
Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel, Save a Swipe lunch after Chapel
Catholic Mass, 1:30 p.m., AP Chapel
Women’s Celebratory Tea, 2 p.m., Eleanor Searle Drawing Room, JR
Monday, March 20
Shake It: Dance Lessons, 6 p.m., Simmons Center
Tuesday, March 21
Moc Pride Week, 5 p.m., Honeyman Pavilion
Welcome to the Wizarding World, 5-7 p.m., Honeyman Pavilion
Wednesday, March 22
Moc Interview Day, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Career Center
Moc Pride Week, 5 p.m., Honeyman Pavilion
Swish and Flick: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, 8-10 p.m., Snakepit  - Rogers
Thursday, March 23
Moc Pride Week, 5 p.m., Honeyman Pavilion
Quidditch World Cup, 5-7 p.m., Intramural Field
Friday, March 24
Final Day to Withdraw from Class(es), 5 p.m.
Moc Pride Week, 5 p.m., Honeyman Pavilion
TriWizard Tournament, 6-8 p.m., Mr. George’s Green
Saturday, March 25
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, Wellness Center
Sunday, March 26
Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel
Catholic Mass, 1:30 p.m., AP Chapel
NSLS Super Sunday, 2-5 p.m., Thrift/Hollis Room
 
Coming Up: (These are just a few of the highlights for activities/events coming up)
March 27 – Apartment Selection, 3-9 p.m., Ordway 162
March 27 - Students with 93 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 8:00 p.m.
March 28 - Department of Communication Annual Speaker Series, 5:30 p.m., Hollis Room-Featuring Alyson Lundell, ARP, CPRC, Senior Director of Public Relations at Universal Studios Resort
March 28 - Department of Communication Annual Awards Banquet, 7 p.m., Eleanor Searle Drawing Room, JR
March 28 – FSC Chamber Singers present From Generation to Generation, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb
March 28-29 Blood Drive
March 29 – Jumpstart Your Future: Grad School Success Workshop, 5 p.m., Career Center
March 30 – Jazz Odyssey, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb
March 30 – Mocs Comedy Presents: Josh Johnson, 8:30 p.m., Eleanor Searle Drawing Room – JR
March 30 - Students with 60 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 8:00 p.m.
March 31 – Founders Convo, 11 a.m.
March 31 – Studio Box, 11 p.m., Thrift
April 1 – Beach Day, 10-5 p.m., limited access
April 3 – FSC Faculty Artist Series: Women of Note, 7:30 p.m., Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall
April 3 - Students with 30 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 8:00 p.m.
April 3 – General Housing Selection, 3-9p.m., Ordway 162
April 4 – Speaking of English
April 5 – Student Honors Celebration, 5 p.m., Eleanor Searle
April 5 – STEM & Pre-Health Career and Internship Showcase, 11-12p.m., Honeyman Pavilion
April 6-9;13-16 – FSC Theatre Dept. presents “The Rimers of Eldritch”
April 6 - Students with 1 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 7:00 a.m.
April 6 - Students with 0 earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 12:00 noon
April 7 – Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition Begins, Melvin Art Gallery
April 7 – Love Unlimited, 6:30 p.m.,
April 7 – ACE presents Southern Cinema: Rogue One
April 7 – Studio Box, 11 p.m., Thrift
April 8 – Day on Campus
April 10 – Dreams and Innovations, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb
April 11 – MOCspeak presents: Sierra DeMulder, 7:30 p.m. Branscomb
April 12 - Child of the Sun Distinguished Speakers Series
April 14 - Good Friday Holiday
April 16 – Easter
April  18 – Citiscapes, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb
April 20 – Paintball Trip, Wellness Center
April 21 – Relay for Life, 6-11 p.m., Jenkins Field House
April 21 – Studio Box, 11 p.m., Thrift
April 22 – Earth Day
April 22 – Fairwell Festival, 6- 10 p.m., Intramural Field
April 22-23 – FSC Dance: Entrances and Connections, Branscomb
April 25 – Group Exercise: Senior Night, Wellness Center
April 27 – Spanish Speed Dating: Language Practice, 5 p.m., Simmons Center
April 28 – Tuned In: The Hails, 8:30 p.m.
April 28 - Final Day of Class
April 30 – Stress Free Zone, 7-9 p.m., Roux Library
April 30 – Flap Jack Fling, 9-11 p.m., Wynee’s Bistro
May 1-3 - Final Exams
May 4 – WaterDome Splash, 1-2 p.m., WaterDome
May 6 - Commencement
 
Shuttle to Shop to local stores every Saturday. Students can catch a shuttle at the top of every hour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Circle Drive at the Bookstore to head to Lakeside Village, Target, and Publix. Pick up needed items, grab a bit to eat or catch a movie.
 
What’s on the plate at Wynee’s
Mon. 3/20 = Chopped Salad Bar
Tues. 3/21 = Taco Bar
Wed. 3/22 = Soup Bar
Thurs. 3/23 = International Mac N Cheese Bar
Friday 3/24 = Dog Days
 
Fine Arts:
The Melvin Art Gallery presents the Senior Graphic Design Thesis Exhibition through March 31.  Featuring the work of FSC’s senior graphic design students, this exciting exhibition provides a glimpse into the creativity and resourcefulness brought by these gifted artists to the areas of print and digital media. The Gallery is open weekdays from 9 – 4:30 when school is in session, and admission is free.
 
On Tuesday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium, the members of FSC’s Chamber Singers, under the direction of Beth Gibbs, will present “From Generation to Generation.”  In a dynamic program with works by composers as diverse as Giovanni Palestrina and Randall Thompson, the talented members of this popular ensemble demonstrate how much we rely on those who have come before us – and how each generation enhances the experience of the next.  The concert is free of charge to FSC faculty, staff, and students, and tickets may picked up at the Branscomb Box Office.
 
Join veteran jazz performer, composer, and educator Paul Butcher and FSC’s Jazz Ensemble in “Jazz Odyssey” on Thursday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Branscomb Auditorium.  With energy and panache, these talented musicians (along with special guest artists) will share their enthusiasm, expertise, and excitement through appealing repertoire that will include blues, standards, and selected charts from the libraries of Count Basie and Buddy Rich.  Free to the FSC community, tickets are available at the Branscomb Box Office.
 
The Faculty Artist Series presents its final performance of the season with “Women of Note” on Monday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall.  Conceived, directed, and narrated by Diane Stahl, this performance celebrates women composers whose contributions to music throughout history have been legion – yet often overlooked.  Among the performers will be the Hollingsworth Trio (Paula Parsché, Michael Sedloff, and Mark Thielen); Fen-Fang Chen and Paula Parsché, piano duet; Steven Laraia, viola; Colleen Blagov, flute; Mark Thomsen, tenor; and Christianne Roll, mezzo soprano – in works by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Cécile Chaminade, Rebecca Clarke, Jennifer Higdon, Amy Beach, Mary Rodgers, and others. Admission is free.

The Music Department is pleased to announce the Spring 2017 schedule of Junior and Senior Recitals.  
 ll recitals are held in the Anne MacGregor Jenkins Recital Hall (B 202) of the Robert A Davis Performing Arts Center and are open to the public, free of charge. We cordially invite you to attend these capstone performance events.  Performance times are listed.
March
20       Dariella Parejas – Senior Flute Recital, 7:15 p.m.
           (Studio of Colleen Blagov)
 
April                                                                             
5         Joshua McNiven – Junior Euphonium Recital, 7:15 p.m.
           (Studio of Lawrence Burke)
13       Patrick Moore – Senior Trumpet Recital, 7:15 p.m.
           (Studio of Don McLaurin)
21       Tatiana Montilla (mezzo soprano) – Junior Voice Recital, 7:15 p.m.
           (Studio of Diane Stahl)                                                                                                                                                        
21       Matthew English (bass-baritone) – Senior Voice Recital, 8:15 p.m.
           (Studio of Mark Thomsen) 
24       Erica Porter – Junior Piano Recital, 7:15 p.m.
           (Studio of Paula Parsché)
24       Raymond Rivera Sierra – Senior Saxophone Recital, 8:15 p.m.
            (Studio of Valerie Gillespie)
25       Roxanne Jester (soprano) – Junior Voice Recital, 7:15 p.m.
            (Studio of Diane Stahl)
25       Josef Samargia (baritone) – Senior Voice Recital, 8:15 p.m.
            (Studio of Mark Thomsen)
28       Michael Ramos – Senior Piano Recital, 7:15 p.m.
            (Studio of Paula Parsché)
28       Garrett Owens – Senior Classical Guitar Recital, 8:15 p.m.
            (Studio of Mark Switzer)
 
Academic Reminders:
March 24 - Final Day to Withdraw from a Course without Academic Penalty before 5:00 p.m.
March 24 - Final Day to Withdraw from College before 5:00 p.m.
March 27 - Students with 93 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 8:00 p.m.
March 30 - Students with 60 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 8:00 p.m.
April 3 - Students with 30 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 8:00 p.m.
April 4 - Final Day to Withdraw from a “B” Course without Academic Penalty before 5:00 p.m.
April 6 - Students with 1 or more earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 7:00 a.m.
April 6 - Students with 0 earned hours may begin Portal Registration at 12:00 noon
April 14 - Good Friday Holiday
April 28 - Final Day of Class
May 1-3 - Final Exams
May 6 - Commencement
 
Academic Fuel
WRITING CENTER
Monday          10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tuesday         10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday     10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday        10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday            10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Sunday          4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Rogers 119 (Writing Center) Make an appointment for the writing center by visiting flsouthernwritingcenter.setmore.com , walk-in, or download the Setmore app
 
S³ (Scholars Strengthening Scholars)
Biology (General Biology Topics)
Tuesdays 6 – 8 p.m. and Sundays 4 – 6 p.m.
Chemistry (Chemical Foundations, Principles of Chemistry I & II, Organic I & II)
Wednesdays and Thursdays 6 – 8 p.m. and Sundays 4 – 6 p.m.
Computer Science (Intro, Programming, and Discrete Structures)
Tuesdays and Thursdays 6 – 8 p.m.
Math (Social World Algorithms, Statistics, Applied Calculus, Calculus I & II, Discrete Structures)
Wednesdays 6 – 8 p.m. and Sundays 4 -6 p.m.
*All sessions held in Rogers 128 (SSC Lounge)
Tutors: Blake Crosby (CHE), Shelby Cain (MAT), Daniel Bolding (BIO/CHE), Lillian Mulligan (CSC)
 
PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)
Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 2216
Tues. & Sun. 4 – 6 p.m. in Rogers 225       
 
Anatomy & Physiology II, BIO 2216 OPEN LAB
Thurs. 6 – 8 p.m. in PS 101
Note: Open lab not available week of exam.
Extra sessions offered the week prior to exams: Tues. 3/21, 4/18 from 6 – 8 p.m. in PS 101.
 
Calculus I & II, MAT 2311, 2312
Tues. 5 – 7 p.m. in PS 203
Principles of Chemistry II, CHE 1112
Tues. 6 – 8 p.m. in Rogers 225
Organic Chemistry II, CHE 2222
Tues. 6 – 8 p.m. in Rogers 230
Statistics, MAT 2022
Weds. 6 – 8 p.m. in Rogers 225
Zoology, BIO 2230
Weds. 6 – 8 p.m. in Rogers 119 (Writing Center)
Physics, PHY 2120
Weds. 6 – 8 p.m. in Rogers 230
Microbiology, BIO 2280
Weds. 6 – 8 p.m. in Berry Citrus 207 and also this Sunday 3/19 from 6-8pm. The Wednesday session for 3/22 will be canceled.

Study Suggestions:
With midterm grades in, students are able to determine areas in which they can work harder to achieve their semester goals. Students should remember to utilize academic resources such as PASS, Writing Center, Scholars Strengthening Scholars, and their instructors. Now is the time to address academic and career goals to be sure this semester is as successful as students have hoped. Student Solutions is another great place for students seeking academic support or needing help finding resources on campus. Taylor Shook, Student Solutions Specialist
 
From the FSC Counseling Center:
Time Keeps on Slipping.  After spring break, time seems to speed up and the semester ends in a rush.  This perception that it’s all downhill from here can lead students into an optimistic view that “it will all work out somehow.”  They focus on the short time remaining and not on the amount of work that must be done in that time.  In reality, effective time management is more important now than ever.  If your student has fallen behind in class work or other responsibilities or is showing signs of unwarranted optimism, encourage him or her to think through in detail what must be accomplished before the term ends.  A thorough to-do list can definitely be a reality check but it can also function as a guide for the next few weeks’ work.  The list should include all academic assignments (projects, papers, tests, and finals) and all the other things that must be done (work shifts, organizational meetings, and events).  The next step is to prioritize the list so that tasks are done in order of importance and on time.  And, finally, it may help your student to include some method of accountability to ensure staying on track.  Here in the Counseling Center, we often help students with this sort of issue.  We have many students who attend weekly counseling sessions in order to stay focused as they work toward their goals.  We can help your student with time management, meeting academic deadlines, or just generally managing the stresses of college life. Carol Ballard, director
 
Career Center
Encourage your student to attend “Moc” Interview Day! Sign up is now open! This event will be held on Wednesday, March 22^nd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Students will participate in practice interviews with employers and receive feedback to improve this critical skill! Students can stop by the Career Center (Rogers Building – 1^st Floor) to sign up.
 
Wellness & Intramurals

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. 

Group Exercise

The Spring schedule of Group Exercise Classes is in full swing.  Students are encouraged to try some of our new additions to the schedule such as POUND, Yin/Yang Yoga, Yoga Slow Flow and Vinyasa Flow (Level 1and 2), Intro Cycling on Saturday mornings We are also offering several returning favorites such as Ab Attack, Zumba, Barre, Boot Camp and Turbo Kick.  This semester in Indoor Cycling we will continue to offer ‘30’ minute Express rides to our already popular Full ‘45” Rides.

Now – April 25^th Group Exercise Incentive Program – Fit Bingo

New Spring Group Exercise schedule – Check out our new POUND class Mondays & Sundays @ 4:30pm

Intramurals

Mon Mar 20^th     Floor Hockey 4:00-8:00pm

Tue Mar 21^st      Floor Hockey 4:0-8:00pm, Team Handball 8:00-11:00pm, Ultimate Frisbee Captain Meeting 7:00pm

Wed Mar 22^nd     Floor Hockey 4:00-8:00pm, Team Handball 8:00-11:00pm

Thu Mar 23^rd      Floor Hockey 6:00-8:00pm

Fri Mar 24^th        Soccer 5:00-7:00pm, 4v4 Flag Football Registration closes

Sat Mar 25^th       Ultimate Frisbee Tourney

Sun Mar 26^th      Soccer 12:00-3:00pm

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.

Aquatics & Waterfront

The Wellness Center does offer free private swim lessons and also, a reminder that the waterfront has paddleboards and kayaks for daily rental.

Weekend Hours have resumed 12:00-6:00pm

Equipment Checkout Room

Open from 3 to 5 PM Monday-Saturday. You can check out sports equipment such as frisbees and sand volleyballs. Camping equipment, hammocks and Outdoor Recreation Gear can also be checked out from here.

Student 101

Our monthly online publication that is available to all students and faculty. Each edition is full of health, wellness, self-help and other important topics. 

Sports Shorts
https://spark.adobe.com/page/twzxESuVomvfw/
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Fri., Mar. 17
TBA - Men’s & Women’s Track at USF Bulls Invitational (Tampa)
3:00 pm - Women’s Tennis vs. Texas A&M Kingsville (Warden Tennis Center)
6:00 pm - Baseball vs. Embry-Riddle (Henley Field)
7:00 pm - Softball at Barry (Miami Shores)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Sat., Mar. 18
TBA - Men’s & Women’s Track at USF Bulls Invitational (Tampa)
12:00 pm - Women’s Lacrosse vs. Seton Hill (Bryant Stadium)
1:00 pm - Baseball vs. Embry-Riddle - DH (Henley Field)
1:00 pm - Softball at Barry - DH (Miami Shores)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Sun., Mar. 19
12:00 pm - Men’s Lacrosse vs. Colorado Mesa (Bryant Stadium)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Mon., Mar. 20
All Day - Men’s Golf at the Bobcat Invitational (Cuscowilla GC, Eatonton, GA)
3:00 pm - Women’s Tennis vs. Murray State (Warden Tennis Center)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Tue., Mar. 21
All Day - Men’s Golf at the Bobcat Invitational (Cuscowilla GC, Eatonton, GA)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Wed., Mar. 22
3:00 pm - Women’s Tennis vs. Arkansas Tech (Warden Tennis Center)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Fri., Mar. 24
TBA - Men’s & Women’s Track at UNF Spring Break Invitational (Jacksonville)
3:00 pm - Women’s Tennis vs. West Virginia State (Warden Tennis Complex)
6:00 pm - Baseball vs. Eckerd (Henley Field)
7:00 pm - Men’s Lacrosse at Saint Leo (Saint Leo)
7:00 pm - Softball vs. Saint Leo (Auburndale Softball Complex)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Sat., Mar. 25
TBA - Men’s & Women’s Track at UNF Spring Break Invitational (Jacksonville)
TBA - Men’s & Women’s Track at D-II Florida Collegiate (Daytona Beach)
1:00 pm - Baseball vs. Eckerd - DH (Henley Field)
1:00 pm - Softball vs. Saint Leo - DH (Auburndale Softball Complex)
1:00 pm - Men’s Tennis vs. Palm Beach Atlantic (Warden Tennis Center)
1:00 pm - Women’s Lacrosse at Saint Leo (Saint Leo)
SUPPORT YOUR MOCS! - Sun., Mar. 26
11:00 am - Women’s Tennis vs. Barry (Warden Tennis Complex)
 
Final Thoughts – 
Wow! There’s still a lot that’s left to happen on campus! The next few remaining weeks of the semester will fly by. Yes, that’s right, I said remaining weeks. It’s hard to believe but the end of the semester will soon be here. There are still lots of events, including some FSC traditions to take place. Encourage your student to enjoy but stay focused as the clock ticks down for final grades!

All the best
Shari
Shari Szabo
Associate Dean of Student Success