Eastern Florida State College 2013 News Releases

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• Inaugural EFSC Graduates Accept Diplomas

  December 19, 2013 - The first graduating class from Eastern Florida State College accepted their diplomas at fall commencement ceremonies after hearing a call from the college president to become role models to all who follow. Read More

• Application Process Open for 911 Operator Program

  December 17, 2013 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming 911 Public Safety Telecommunications Academy. Read More

• Construction Set for College's New Public Safety Institute

  December 16, 2013 - Construction will begin next month on a new Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College that will mark the start of a planned expansion of its Melbourne campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida's New Veterans Center to Offer Expanded Services

  December 16, 2013 - Veterans attending Eastern Florida State College will soon have access to more services through a new Veterans Center designed to meet their educational and personal needs. Read More

• High School Soccer Championships Coming to EFSC

  December 12, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College's new Melbourne Campus soccer facility will be the site of the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) girls and boys state championship semifinals and finals in February. Read More

• Sports Hall of Fame Moving to EFSC

  December 9, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College's gymnasium building on the Melbourne Campus will be the new home of the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame. Read More

• College Prepares for Inaugural EFSC Commencement Ceremony

  December 2, 2013 - About 2,000 students are eligible to take part in fall commencement at Eastern Florida State College on Dec. 19 in the first graduation ceremony for the newly-named institution. Read More

• Students Need 2014 Sticker to Ride Free SCAT Buses

  November 18, 2013 - An updated sticker is required on student identification cards to ride free on Space Coast Area Transit buses during the 2014 calendar year. Read More

• Young Entrepreneurs Get Expert Advice

  November 14, 2013 - A special B.W. Simpkins Lecture Series event called the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour hit the King Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday with a presentation designed to give prospective young entrepreneurs a close-up, personal look at their potential for success. Read More

• Titusville Campus Hosts Shakespeare in the Park

  November 13, 2013 - The Performing Arts Club on Eastern Florida's Titusville Campus will present its 5th Annual Shakespeare in the Park event over two consecutive weekends - Nov. 16 & 17 and Nov. 23 & 24. Read More

• Eastern Florida Soccer Tournament Brings $1 Million Boost to Brevard Economy

  November 12, 2013 - The NJCAA Division I women's national soccer championship tournament coming Nov. 18-23 to Brevard County will provide an estimated $1 million boost to the local economy. Read More

• Eastern Florida Ceremony Honors Local Veterans

  November 11, 2013 - Hundreds of veterans gathered at Eastern Florida State College to commemorate Veteran's Day in what's the largest such event on the Space Coast. Read More

• Eastern Florida Student, Foundation Board Member Among Volunteer Honorees

  November 7, 2013 - Florida Today recognized our community's volunteer spirit at the newspaper's annual Volunteer Recognition Awards, which included EFSC freshman Logan Morris and Foundation board member Susie Wasdin among the honorees. Read More

• Fall Choral Concert Set for Cocoa Campus

  November 7, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College will host a Fall Choral Concert on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida Salutes Veterans with Special USO-Style Show

  November 5, 2013 - Saluting veterans and educating students about the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces will be the focus of an upcoming USO-style show at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• EFSC Professor Earns Leadership Award

  November 4, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College professor Dr. Carol Bourke has received the 2013 Outstanding Leadership Award by the Southern Business Education Association. Read More

• EFSC to Host Veteran's Day Event

  November 4, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College will host the 31st Annual Veterans Memorial Service and Massing of the Colors on Monday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. Read More

• Interior Design Networking Event Planned

  October 31, 2013 - The Eastern Florida State College Interior Design Technology Program advisory committee is partnering with Space Coast businesses and industry sponsors to present a networking event on Thursday, Nov.7. Read More

• Two College Officers Honored for Saving Student's Life

  October 29, 2013 - Two Eastern Florida State College security officers have been honored for their quick action earlier this year that saved the life of a student. Read More

• eLearning's Dr. Cobb Receives Excellence in Education Award

  October 28, 2013 - Dr. Kathy Cobb, the eLearning Provost at Eastern Florida State College, has received the Thomas E. Gamble Excellence in Education for Economic Development Award for her work in the rapidly growing field of online studies. Read More

• Extreme Entrepreneurs Highlight Upcoming Simpkins Seminar

  October 16, 2013 - Students and local residents hoping to start their own business can gain important insights from the Extreme Entrepreneurship Tour, the fall B.W. Simpkins Business Seminar at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Titan Madness to Kick Off EFSC Basketball Seasons

  October 9, 2013 - A dunking contest, three-point shooting drill and free pizza are just part of the family fun Thursday, Oct. 10 as the college's men's and women's basketball teams kick off their seasons with Titan Madness. Read More

• Theatre Students Present Play Based on Classic Children's Books

  October 8, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College's Department of Performing and Visual Arts will present the family-friendly musical "Miss Nelson is Missing" October 25-27. Read More

• Dental Student Earns Top Honors

  October 7, 2013 - A recent Eastern Florida State College graduate has received the prestigious "Chancellor's Student of the Month" award that's given to the top college students in Florida. Read More

• Art Exhibit Features Faculty Talent

  September 24, 2013 - Artwork created by Eastern Florida State College faculty members will be the focus of an upcoming show at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• Nursing and Health Sciences Information Session

  September 24, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College will host a public information session for people interested in careers in the fields of Nursing and Health Sciences on October 8. Read More

• Eastern Florida Wins $1.5 Million Grant for New Degree Programs

  September 19, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College has been awarded a nearly $1.54 million federal grant that will be used to help launch its three new Bachelor Degree programs in information technologies next year. Read More

• Constitution's Meaning in Today's Society Discussed

  September 16, 2013 - The 226th birthday of the U.S. Constitution was celebrated a day early Monday during a gathering at Eastern Florida State College that focused on the framing of the country's founding document and its relevance in today's society. Read More

• Eastern Florida EMT Program Brings Strong Return on Tuition Investment

  September 12, 2013 - Graduates from Eastern Florida State College's Emergency Medical Technician program can expect to turn their educational investment into a solid career according to a new national study. Read More

• Fall Cultural Arts Showcase Brings Free Family Fun to King Center

  September 9, 2013 - The Brevard Symphony Orchestra, Eau Gallie Arts District and the King Center for the Performing Arts have teamed up for a new family event featuring an afternoon of music, theater, dance and visual arts, with a taste of the new food truck trend included as well. Read More

• U.S. Rep. Posey to Speak at Eastern Florida "Constitution Day" Event

  September 4, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Bill Posey will be the keynote speaker during a program to mark Constitution Day and discuss the document's meaning Sept. 16 at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Returning Veterans Focus of Eastern Florida Conference

  September 3, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College's Small Business Development Center will hold its 13th Annual Veterans Conference on Sept. 18 aimed at helping veterans who are business owners grow their firms, lending a hand to veterans who want to start an enterprise, and aiding business owners in assisting their veteran employees. Read More

• Eastern Florida Night Draws Crowd at Space Coast Stadium

  August 28, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College held center stage at Tuesday night's Brevard County Manatees baseball game at Space Coast Stadium during an evening designed to showcase the college's new name and nine intercollegiate athletic teams. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Law Enforcement Student Dies

  August 27, 2013 - A Law Enforcement Academy student at Eastern Florida State College collapsed and died Tuesday morning after a physical conditioning run on the college's Melbourne campus. Read More

• Eastern Florida 'Freedom Rider' Recalls March on Washington

  August 26, 2013 - 50 years ago this week Rosemary McGill, now a multicultural specialist at the College, was part of the historic gathering on the Washington, D.C. mall that featured Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic "I Have a Dream" speech. Read More

• Eastern Florida Online Programs Named Among Best in U.S.

  August 26, 2013 - Online criminal justice degree programs at Eastern Florida State College are among the best in the nation, providing students the accessibility and flexibility they need to learn and graduate. Read More

• Space Coast Stadium Hosts Eastern Florida Titans Night

  August 21, 2013 - The Brevard County Manatees will host Eastern Florida State College Night during the team's Tuesday, Aug. 27 baseball game as a celebration of the college's new name. Read More

• Gov. Scott Welcomes Freshmen Class

  August 20, 2013 - In an open letter to college freshmen, Florida Gov. Rick Scott encourages students to "envision big dreams as you pursue success." Read More

• Eastern Florida Trustee Alan Landman Renamed Chair

  August 19, 2013 - Alan Landman has been named to another term as chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees. Read More

• Students Need ID Sticker to Ride Free SCAT Buses

  August 19, 2013 - A special sticker is required on student identification cards starting this term to ride free on Space Coast Area Transit buses. Read More

• Eastern Florida Fall Term Begins with First Bachelor Degree Students

  August 19, 2013 - The fall term is getting underway at Eastern Florida State College with an inaugural class of students enrolled in its first Bachelor Degree programs. Read More

• College Leaders Focus on Upcoming SACS Visit

  August 15, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College leaders discussed the importance of the college's upcoming re-accreditation process Thursday, telling faculty and staff that everyone is "all in" to make it a success. Read More

• Mobile Device Users Benefit from New Titan-Mobile App

  August 13, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College has gone mobile through a new phone app that allows mobile device users to view the college's latest news and events. Read More

• Gov. Scott Reappoints Trustee Chair Alan Landman to New Term

  August 12, 2013 - Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed Alan Landman to another four-year term on the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees. Read More

• Eastern Florida Names Former Sheriff Parker to Top Public Safety Post

  August 12, 2013 - Former Brevard County Sheriff Jack Parker has been named to direct public safety academic programs and campus security at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Eastern Florida Students Graduate in Medical, Public Safety Programs

  August 4, 2013 - More than 100 students are taking the next step in their careers this week as they graduate from medical and public safety programs at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Welcome Back Set for Mid-August at King Center

  August 1, 2013 - The annual Welcome Back event for college faculty and staff signaling the start of the Fall Term will be held Aug. 15 at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

• New Sports Prepare for Launch

  July 30, 2013 - Eastern Florida State College's two new intercollegiate varsity sports - men's soccer and women's tennis - debut in the coming weeks. Read More

• Athletic Skills Camps Available This Summer

  July 24, 2013 - Local youngsters who'd like to improve their athletic skills in basketball or golf can take advantage of two upcoming camps at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• 911 Program Produces First Eastern Florida Graduates

  July 15, 2013 - The first students to graduate since the name change to Eastern Florida State College have come from one of its new programs: Emergency 911 dispatchers who help protect the community and save lives. Read More

• It's Official: Eastern Florida State College

  July 1, 2013 - A new era in higher education began Monday when Eastern Florida State College opened its doors to provide four-year degrees to students in Brevard County and Central Florida. Read More

• Eastern Florida Era Dawns at College Premiere

  June 19, 2013 - The new name for Brevard Community College was officially unveiled Wednesday night in a special premiere at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus, featuring TV commercials branding the college's new identity as Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Applications

  June 19, 2013 - The registration deadline is July 8 for the August 2013 Law Enforcement Academy scheduled to begin in late August. Read More

• Golf Camp's Goal: Teach Beyond the Game

  June 18, 2013 - In its 21st year the Brevard Community College P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp is providing life lessons as well. Read More

• No Tuition Hikes for Second Straight Year as BCC Preps for Name Change

  June 17, 2013 - The first fiscal year budget for Eastern Florida State College includes no tuition hikes for students, the second year in a row without an increase. Read More

• Port's Growth, BCC Partnerships Focus at Conference

  June 11, 2013 - More than 400 business leaders marked Port Canaveral's 60th anniversary during a conference at BCC Tuesday that focused on growth and encouraging more business partnerships with higher education. Read More

• Free Men's Health Fair This Saturday

  June 11, 2013 - The Central Brevard NAACP will host its 12th Annual Men's Health Summit on the Brevard Community College Cocoa Campus on Saturday, June 15. Read More

• Crime-Fighting Smartphone App Coming to BCC

  May 23, 2013 - Brevard Community College will take part in a new crime prevention initiative that will use a smartphone app and website to allow users to easily report tips about incidents on its four campuses. Read More

• BCC Event to Help Fight Childhood Hunger

  May 23, 2013 - Volunteers are needed for a food packaging event at the Brevard Community College Melbourne Campus gym on Sunday, June 2 that will involve packaging meals to help feed hungry children during the summer. Read More

• BCC Golfer is First-Team All-American

  May 21, 2013 - Brevard Community College sophomore golfer Keith Greene has been named an NJCAA Division I First-Team All-American by virtue of his finish in the national championship tournament. Read More

• Era Ends as BCC's Last Graduating Class Receives Diplomas

  May 16, 2013 - About 1,900 students were eligible to receive their degrees Thursday as the last graduating class from Brevard Community College walked across the stage at the King Center before the the July 1 name change to Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• BCC Launches Health Information Technology Degree

  May 14, 2013 - The application deadline is June 1 for a new limited access Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Technology that starts this fall. Read More

• BCC Offers SolidWorks Intro Course

  May 13, 2013 - Brevard Community College will offer a new, introductory course on SolidWorks mechanical design automation software beginning May 21, 2013. Read More

• Registration Open for Youth Golf Camp

  May 6, 2013 - The Brevard Community College P.J. Wilson/Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp and Minority Youth Golf Program tees off its 20th anniversary season this June in Cocoa. Read More

• BCC Adds More Degrees in Fast-Growing Job Fields

  May 6, 2013 - Brevard Community College will begin offering six new Associate Degrees and certificate programs in 2014 in the fast-growth fields of aviation and health care. Read More

• Chorus of 180 Voices, Symphony Musicians Present Elijah

  May 2, 2013 - Members of the Brevard Community Chorus, Brevard Chorale and BCC Concert Choir will present a full-scale performance of Elijah on Saturday, May 11th, at 7:30 p.m. at the King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N. Wickham Road in Melbourne, 32935. Read More

• BCC's Last Graduating Class Readies for May Commencement

  May 1, 2013 - In the final graduation ceremony before the July 1 name change to Eastern Florida State College, about 1,900 students will be eligible to graduate May 16 at Brevard Community College's spring commencement. Read More

• BCC's SpaceTec Gets $1.6 Million Worker Training Grant

  April 24, 2013 - A nationally recognized program that trains aerospace workers at Brevard Community College has received a $1.6 million federal grant to continue operating another four years. Read More

• BCC Again Chosen to Host National Soccer Championship

  April 17, 2013 - Brevard Community College and Space Coast Sports Promotions will host the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer National Championship Tournament for the next four years, providing an important boost to the local economy. Read More

• BCC Golf Team Captures NJCAA District Title

  April 16, 2013 - Brevard Community College has won the NJCAA Division I District 4 golf tournament, its first district title since 2008 as the team builds momentum before the national tournament. Read More

• Variation on Shakespeare Coming to BCC Stage

  April 9, 2013 - "Midsummer," an abridged version of the classic William Shakespeare comedy "A Midsummer Night's Dream" has three performances at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on April 23 and 25. Read More

• Get Up-Close View of College Programs Offered at BCC

  April 8, 2013 - Brevard Community College invites prospective students and their families to attend an Open House on any of its four campuses the week of April 15. Read More

• BCC Students on State Academic Team

  April 8, 2013 - Six students from Brevard Community College have earned a place on the prestigious 2013 All-Florida Academic Team. Read More

• Titusville Students Present at National Pop Culture Meeting

  April 4, 2013 - Five students from Brevard Community College's Titusville Campus presented academic papers at the National Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association Conference in Washington, D.C. Read More

• Student Art Show Underway on Melbourne Campus

  April 2, 2013 - The Brevard Community College Melbourne Campus plays hosts to its annual Juried Student Art Exhibit in the Maxwell C. King Center Lobby Gallery throughout the month of April. Read More

• BCC Student Gains Statewide Honor

  April 1, 2013 - Brevard Community College student Michael McAllister has been named "Student of the Month" for March by the chancellor of the Florida College System. Read More

• Learn About Interior Design Program at Open House

  March 21, 2013 - The BCC Interior Design Program will host an Open House on Wednesday, April 3 from 11 AM until 2 PM on the Melbourne Campus in Bldg. 6, room 113. Read More

• Cocoa Campus Host Site for 2013 Chick-Fil-A LEADERCAST

  March 21, 2013 - The Brevard Community College Cocoa Campus is the site of this year's May 10 Chick-Fil-A LEADERCAST, which features advice from some of the world's top business leaders. Read More

• BCC Adjunct Professor Named 'Career Firefighter of the Year'

  March 20, 2013 - Palm Bay Fire-Rescue Lt. Jim Hamor, an adjunct professor at Brevard Community College, has received the highest recognition for career firefighters in Florida. Read More

• BCC's Local Economic Impact Totals $1 Billion a Year

  March 18, 2013 - Brevard Community College boosts the local and regional economies by $1.05 billion a year with graduates earning higher incomes and the College serving as a driver of economic growth, a new study finds. Read More

• BCC Unveils New Bachelor Degree Tracks for 2014

  March 18, 2013 - In another major step forward, Brevard Community College will offer students seven more Bachelor Degree tracks in 2014 in fields with strong job growth. Read More

• BCC Printing and Graphics Experts Earn Recognition

  March 14, 2013 - Two staff members in the College-wide Printing and Graphic Services Department have received Collegiate Advertising Awards honors. Read More

• Enrollment Set to Begin for New Bachelor's Degree Programs

  March 11, 2013 - Brevard Community College will soon begin accepting applications for its first Bachelor's Degree programs which are tailored for traditional students and working adults seeking management careers. Read More

• Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Applications

  March 7, 2013 - Brevard Community College is now recruiting for the May 2013 Institute of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy scheduled to begin on May 28, 2013.  Read More

• Stress Awareness Day Offers Fun Ways to Chill Out

  March 6, 2013 - BCC's annual Stress Awareness Day will be held on Wednesday, March 20 on the Melbourne Campus, sponsored by that campus's Psychology Club. Read More

• Murder Mystery Coming to Simpkins Stage

  March 5, 2013 - The zany, murder mystery farce "Lucky Stiff" will be presented the weekend of March 15 at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• BCC Tops in Central Florida Graduation Rates

  February 21, 2013 - BCC has the highest graduation rate among all community colleges in Central Florida, according to a new federal study.. Read More

• Entrepreneur Shares Success Secrets

  February 14, 2013 - Entertainment industry leader Mike Curb urged students to finish their college education as one of the keys to business success during today's Simpkins Entrepreneurial Lectures at BCC. Read More

• BCC Trustee Charpentier Receives Award

  February 13, 2013 - The Brevard County Bar Association has honored Brevard Community College Trustee Steve Charpentier for his leadership role at BCC and work with other community organizations. Read More

• Bochy Donation Helps in Construction of BCC Baseball Clubhouse

  February 13, 2013 - Former Brevard Community College All-American baseball player and current Major League Baseball Manager Bruce Bochy has helped make the Titans baseball clubhouse a reality. Read More

• BCC President Praised, Contract Extended in Performance Review

  February 4, 2013 - Brevard Community College's Board of Trustees cited several accomplishments Monday, including the addition of four-year degrees, in praising the first-year performance of President Dr. Jim Richey, and rewarding him by extending his contract through 2018. Read More

• BCC, Sheriff's Office Team to Strengthen Campus Security

  February 4, 2013 - Brevard Community College is partnering with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office and other public safety agencies to strengthen security and safety as BCC becomes a state college. Read More

• Interior Design Students Earn Statewide Honors

  January 29, 2013 - Two BCC Interior Design students, Jan Reed and Victoria Bellucci, won first and second place, respectively, in the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Statewide Design Competition. Read More

• National Motivational Speaker a Highlight of Black History Month at BCC

  January 28, 2013 - The Brevard Community College Melbourne Campus will host national speaker, Jullien Gordon, on Monday, Feb. 18, one of more than 50 events planned in celebration of Black History Month at BCC. Read More

• New Leader for BCC Small Business Development Center

  January 25, 2013 - Robert (Rob) Pickett has been promoted to Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) following the retirement of the Center's long-time director. Read More

• Simpkins Lecture to Feature Entertainment Industry Leader

  January 22, 2013 - An innovative leader in the entertainment industry whose company has produced more than 400 chart-topping hits will be the featured Simpkins Lecture Series speaker Feb. 14 at Brevard Community College. Read More

• BCC Auto Program First to Meet New National Standards

  January 22, 2013 - The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) has announced that Brevard Community College is the first auto technology program to achieve accreditation under the new NATEF automobile accreditation standards. Read More

• Grant Provides Disabled Students Better Chance at Success

  January 14, 2013 - Students with intellectual disabilities will have a better chance for living independently and finding employment thanks to a new state grant that Brevard Community College has received. Read More

• Sheriff Ivey Takes Office on Cocoa Campus

  January 7, 2013 - Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey was sworn in as the community's new chief law enforcement officer in front of hundreds gathered at BCC's Simpkins Center. Read More