Eastern Florida State College 2016 News Releases

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• EFSC Graduates Celebrate Milestone Surrounded by Family and Friends

  December 15, 2016 - Cheers and celebrations rang through Eastern Florida State College on Thursday as students marked the completion of degree and certificate programs during Fall Commencement. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Needs Help to Reach Scholarship Goal

  December 14, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation is nearing its fundraising goal in a new student scholarship campaign and is asking for the community's help to put them over the top. Read More

• Agreements Give EFSC Students New Avenues to Engineering, MBA Degrees

  December 12, 2016 - Students at Eastern Florida State College have new paths to Bachelor Degrees in Engineering and a Master Degree in Business Administration thanks to agreements with two Florida universities. Read More

• Boniface-Hiers Presents $50,000 Donation to EFSC Foundation

  December 7, 2016 - The Boniface-Hiers Automotive Group presented a check for $50,000 Wednesday to the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for student scholarships. Read More

• Eastern Florida Readies for Fall Graduation

  December 5, 2016 - Years of hard work will culminate Dec. 15 when students at Eastern Florida State College receive their diplomas during two fall commencement ceremonies at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

• EFSC-Trained Dancers Join Israel Peace Tour

  December 1, 2016 - Four former Eastern Florida State College dance students will travel to Israel on December 14 to represent Brevard County in a Peace Ambassador Tour. Read More

• Florida Today Honors Brevard Volunteers at EFSC Event

  November 17, 2016 - Brevard County residents and organizations that exemplify the commitment to give back to the community were honored Thursday night during the 25th Annual Florida Today Volunteer Recognition Awards at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Launches Annual Titan Fund "Come Grow With Us" Campaign

  November 17, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation is asking for the community's support to create a $50,000 endowment for the Annual Titan Fund Campaign to increase student scholarships. Read More

• Students to Present Classic Story "It's a Wonderful Life"

  November 16, 2016 - Students in the Eastern Florida State College Titans Theatre Club will present "It's A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play" by Joe Landry on Wednesday, November 30 on the Cocoa Campus in the Simpkins Fine Arts Center Studio Theatre. Read More

• Eastern Florida Ceremony Honors Local Veterans

  November 11, 2016 - Hundreds of veterans gathered to remember those who have served their country Friday afternoon at EFSC's Cocoa Campus Amphitheater for the 34th Annual "Massing of the Colors," the largest Veterans Day event on Florida's Space Coast. Read More

• Performing Arts Club to Present 8th Annual Shakespeare Performance

  November 9, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing Arts Club will present its 8th Annual Shakespeare performance featuring The Tempest on the Titusville Campus in the John Henry Jones Gymnatorium (Bldg. 4). Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Theatre Production Earns Top Honor

  November 7, 2016 – The EFSC Performing and Visual Arts Department has received a prestigious Superior ranking and Community Service Award from the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) for its production of “Pinocchio” by Greg Banks. Read More

• EFSC Alumni Gather to Support Student Scholarships

  November 4, 2016 - More than 150 Eastern Florida State College alumni gathered Thursday night to support student scholarships and learn what they can do to contribute to the college's rapid growth. Read More

• Fall Choral Concert Planned

  November 3, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will present a Fall Choral Concert on Monday, November 21 at 7:30 PM on the Cocoa Campus in the Simpkins Fine Arts Auditorium. Read More

• Annual Veterans Day Event Planned at EFSC

  November 2, 2016 - The Military Order of World Wars Space Coast-Indian River Chapter will hold the 34th Annual Veterans Memorial Service and Massing of the Colors on Friday, Nov. 11 on the Eastern Florida State College Cocoa Campus. Read More

• College's Fire Training Facility Plans Open House

  October 31, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Fire Training Program will host an Open House at their new facility on the EFSC Palm Bay Campus on Monday, November 7 from 3 to 7 PM. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Tournament Raises Funds for Student Scholarships

  October 21, 2016 - The third annual Eastern Florida State College Foundation Golf Tournament and Oktoberfest featured an exciting finish, made possible by a student golfer who served as a reminder of the tournament's mission. Read More

• EFSC to Offer Math Boot Camp

  October 20, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College's Titusville Campus will offer a special Math Boot Camp on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. beginning November 2 through November 30 in Bldg. 1, Room 143. Read More

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Planned at EFSC

  October 17, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College plans to start a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2018 to help meet a critical need for more nurses along the Space Coast and in Florida. Read More

• Children's Classic Pinocchio Coming to Simpkins Center Stage

  October 13, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present the play "Pinocchio" by Greg Banks on October 28-29. Read More

• EFSC Associate Provost Receives Lakin Fellowship

  October 11, 2016 - Dr. Dedra Sibley, the Associate Provost of Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa campus, has been named one of 15 fellows with the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership. Read More

• EFSC President Tours Campuses In Hurricane Matthew's Wake

  October 10, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey toured all four campuses Monday in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, meeting with faculty and staff and talking with students to make sure their needs were met. Read More

• October Information Session Planned for 50+ Work Program

  October 5, 2016 - EFSC, a proud sub-grantee of the Social Innovation Fund (SIF) program under a grant provided from the Corporation for National and Community Service to AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP, is partnering once again with Career Source Brevard, welcoming more participants to a training program for women 50+ that teaches new job skills and can help them find jobs. Read More

• Eastern Florida Nursing Students Study Abroad in Africa

  October 4, 2016 - A recent three-week study abroad program in Africa, designed to provide first-year EFSC nursing students with an opportunity to develop a better understanding of transcultural healthcare, highlights the unique educational opportunities made possible by the growth of online education. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Foundation Board Announces New Officers, New Members

  October 3, 2016 - The EFSC Foundation Board of Directors elected its officers for 2016-2017 during its recent September meeting and added seven new members to the volunteer board which guides fundraising efforts to support student scholarships. Read More

• Women's Tennis Headed to National Championships

  September 26, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College women's tennis team will now play on the national stage after making history over the weekend, winning both the singles and doubles titles at the ITA Florida Regional Championships. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives $50,000 Goldman Endowment

  September 23, 2016 - A $50,000 endowment to honor the Judy and Mitchell Goldman Family has been received by the Eastern Florida State College Foundation for student scholarships. Read More

• EFSC Wins National Awards for Community Service Efforts

  September 22, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College has won two major awards for community service on the Space Coast for a program that provides students hands-on experience helping others. Read More

• "Shark Tank" Winner Inspires Students at EFSC Presentations

  September 20, 2016 - Entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" winner Chris Gilpin shared his made-for-television story of a lottery ticket that led to riches during two appearances on the Cocoa and Melbourne campuses Tuesday as part of the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series. Read More

• Reception & Jazz Concert to Highlight EFSC Alumni & College Growth Plans

  September 20, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation and EFSC Alumni Association will host a "Come Grow with Us" reception and concert on Thursday, Nov. 3 at the King Center for the Performing Arts on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• EFSC Foundation Receives Scholarship Donation

  September 19, 2016 - The Florida College System Foundation has given the EFSC Foundation $29,000 to provide more scholarships to students. Read More

• EFSC Faculty Art Exhibit to Open at King Center Lobby Gallery

  September 13, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College Faculty artwork will be exhibited at the King Center for the Performing Arts in the Harris Corporation Lobby Gallery from September 26 through October 30. Read More

• New Ranking Puts EFSC Among Top 10 Colleges in Florida

  September 12, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is one of the Top 10 colleges and universities in Florida based on a new study by OnlineColleges.com. Read More

• Eastern Florida Ready to Help ITT Students Seeking Transfers

  September 8, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is offering a special Information Session and is prepared to assist students from ITT Technical Institutes seeking to transfer following the closure of ITT campuses nationwide. Read More

• EFSC Launches New Education Center at Patrick Air Force Base

  September 6, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is opening a new education center at Patrick Air Force Base where military members, their families and local community civilians can study toward a degree. Read More

• Shark Tank Winner Next Simpkins Entrepreneur Series Speaker

  September 1, 2016 - Florida college graduate Chris Gilpin, who turned a $1 winning lottery ticket into a thriving high-tech start-up, then secured a $200,000 investment on ABC's Shark Tank series, will share his secrets for success in the Simpkins Entrepreneur Series held at two EFSC campuses on Sept. 20. Read More

• EFSC Performing Arts Department to Present Constitution Day Play

  August 31, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College theatre program students will perform the play "Information" on September 13-14 to commemorate the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Launches Online Career Search Tool

  August 30, 2016 - EFSC has launched Career Coach, a free online tool that allows students and Brevard County residents to explore potential careers and search current job listings. Read More

• Well-Known Singer Drake Wears EFSC Titans Jersey at Saturday Concert

  August 28, 2016 - The Canadian singer, songwriter and actor Drake wowed Eastern Florida State College alumni and current students attending his Tampa concert by appearing onstage in an EFSC Titans men's basketball jersey, prompted by his connection to a player on the team. Read More

• Local Automotive Group Makes Major Donation to EFSC Foundation

  August 22, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Foundation has received a $50,000 gift from the Boniface Hiers Automotive Group, supporting the Foundation's vision to build futures, transform lives and promote academic excellence. Read More

• Jack Parker Appointed Vice President at Eastern Florida

  August 18, 2016 - Jack Parker has been named Vice President for External Affairs at Eastern Florida State College tasked with directing a wide range of programs and major new initiatives. Read More

• Moses L. Harvin, Sr. Elected Chair of EFSC's Board of Trustees

  August 15, 2016 - Moses L. Harvin, Sr. has been selected as the new chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of the Trustees, saying his priority is continuing the college's expansion of new programs and facilities. Read More

• More New Programs, Buildings Greet EFSC Students This Fall

  August 3, 2016 - Growth in educational opportunities, new programs in high-demand careers and enhanced location choices are all part of new initiatives awaiting about 16,000 students returning to Eastern Florida State College Aug. 15 for the start of the Fall Term. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Alumni Association Plans Gathering

  August 4, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Alumni Association will host a networking event on Tuesday, August 16 at Grills Riverside Seafood Deck and Tiki Bar. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Offers Smart Strategies Workshops

  July 18, 2016 - The successful partnership between Eastern Florida State College, the AARP Foundation and Career Source Brevard to help train women age 50+ with new job skills is opening its doors to more participants during August workshops. Read More

• EFSC Gets $1 Million Grant to Train High-Tech Workers

  July 6, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College has been awarded a nearly $1 million federal grant to help train workers in the advanced manufacturing and information technology fields. Read More

• EFSC Music Students Receive Jazz Scholarships

  June 29, 2016 - Two incoming Eastern Florida State College music students were recently selected as recipients of the Florida Smooth Jazz Foundation's Music Merit Scholarship through the Eastern Florida State College Foundation. Read More

• EFSC, Florida Today Hosting Candidate Forums

  June 27, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College and Florida Today will host a series of candidate forums at the college starting in August that will provide the public a front row seat on major issues in the 2016 elections. Read More

• No Tuition Increase at Eastern Florida for Fifth Straight Year

  June 20, 2016 - No tuition hike for students for the fifth straight year and a pay increase for faculty and staff are key features in Eastern Florida State College's new fiscal year budget. Read More

• EFSC Youth Golf Camp Making Impact on Local Students

  June 14, 2016 - The P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp is in full swing for another year, combining the highlights of golf's fundamental skills and valuable lessons about life. Read More

• Apply Now for Aerospace Technology Degree Program

  June 9, 2016 - The Aerospace Technology Program at Eastern Florida State College is accepting applications through July 10 for the fall term. Read More

• Application Process Open for Law Enforcement Training

  June 8, 2016 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is now recruiting for its remaining 2016 Law Enforcement Academies which begin classes July 25, September 19 and November 28. Read More

• Special Donation Helps Dental Clinic Meet Needs

  June 6, 2016 - During this month, the Eastern Florida State College Dental Clinic will provide free cleanings and exams to Brevard County children thanks to a special contribution made by supporters Guy and Delores Spearman. Read More

• Applications Being Accepted for EMT and Paramedic Programs

  May 23, 2016 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is recruiting for its EMT and Paramedic Programs. Read More

• EFSC Officer Honored for Life-Saving Action

  May 17, 2016 - An Eastern Florida State College security officer was honored Tuesday for quick action that helped save the life of a heart-attack victim. Read More

• Eastern Florida President, Two Others Receive Sports Honor

  May 13, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College was represented in a major way Friday when the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame inducted its Class of 2016. Read More

• Eastern Florida Students Mark Graduation Day Milestone

  May 12, 2016 - More than 2,000 Eastern Florida State College students were eligible to receive their diplomas during two Spring Commencement Ceremonies held at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

• EFSC Graduates Celebrate at Noon Commencement

  May 12, 2016 - Stories of inspiration and goals achieved filled the halls Thursday as Eastern Florida State College students received their diplomas during the first of two Spring Commencement ceremonies at the King Center. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Helps Women Return to the Workforce

  May 10, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College, a sub-grantee of the SIF program under a grant provided from the Corporation for National and Community Service to the AARP Foundation, is pairing once again with Career Source Brevard to help train women age 50+ with new job skills and to help them get jobs. Read More

• Brevard Community Chorus to Present Verdi's Requiem

  May 5, 2016 - The Brevard Community Chorus will perform Giuseppe Verdi's famous Requiem on Saturday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the King Center for the Performing Arts. Read More

• Eastern Florida Students Honored for Community Service

  May 3, 2016 - The EFSC Center for Service Learning and Civic Engagement will hold its annual awards ceremony May 10, recognizing more than 4,200 students who have volunteered 190,000 community service hours the past year. Read More

• Eastern Florida Students Prepare for Spring Graduation

  April 27, 2016 - Graduation Day is approaching at Eastern Florida State College where about 2,000 students will be eligible to receive their diplomas May 12 during spring commencement ceremonies. Read More

• Eastern Florida Music Professor to Collaborate in Italy

  April 25, 2016 - Dr. Chan Ji Kim, an Eastern Florida State College Associate Professor of Music, will join a group of musicians this summer in Italy to compose music for a ballet opera based on Shakespeare's The Tempest. Read More

• Student Government Officer Earns National Honor

  April 21, 2016 - Julia Weatherspoon, an Eastern Florida State College junior, has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national network dedicated to campus-based civic engagement. Read More

• Eastern Florida Hosts 5th Annual Poetry Aloud Event

  April 19, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College's Cocoa Campus will be the site for the 5th Annual Poetry Aloud event on Tuesday, April 26. The event will be held from 3-6 p.m. in the Bernard Simpkins Fine Arts Center in the Studio Theatre. Read More

• Special Opera Favorites Concert Wednesday on Cocoa Campus

  April 18, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble will join with the Florida Tech Concert Choir and String Ensemble to present "Bravo! An Evening of Opera Favorites" on Wednesday, April 20 at the Cocoa Campus Simpkins Center. Read More

• Public Safety Institute Offers Basic Abilities Test (BAT)

  April 15, 2016 - Starting April 25 the Brevard Police Testing and Selection Center at Eastern Florida State College's Public Safety Institute will offer the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) on a walk-in basis at its office on the EFSC Melbourne Campus. Read More

• Donors Generate New Scholarships at Eastern Florida State College Foundation

  April 14, 2016 - Donors have created three new scholarships at the Eastern Florida State College Foundation, which continues to grow and provide more students an opportunity to receive a higher education. Read More

• Unique Comedy Planned at Eastern Florida's Titusville Campus

  April 14, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College's Titusville Campus will present Nom Generique, a comedy about vampires written by Christopher Cerimele. Read More

• Titans Hosting Youth Golf Camp

  April 13, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is once again offering the P.J. Wilson and Henry Scott Youth Golf Camp, free to local students ages 10-16. Read More

• SGA Officers Win National Model Congress Awards

  April 13, 2016 - Three Student Government Association Officers from Eastern Florida State College recently returned victorious from Washington, D.C., winning four awards in the National Model U.S. Congress. Read More

• EFSC Appoints New Student Recruitment Director

  April 11, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College has appointed Christine Warner Director of Collegewide Student Recruitment. Read More

• EFSC Will Repeat as Women's Soccer Championship Site

  April 6, 2016 - Eastern Florida's Titan Soccer Complex will host the NJCAA Division I Women's Soccer Championship in 2017 and 2019, providing a $1.1 million economic boost each year. Read More

• Attend Nursing and Health Sciences Open House

  April 6, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College will hold an Open House featuring its Nursing and Health Sciences Programs on Tuesday, April 26 from 5-8 PM on its Cocoa Campus. Read More

• Open Call for Entries in Titusville Campus Spring Art Show

  April 5, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College's Titusville Campus is hosting its spring art show "Growing With The Arts" and is calling for submissions from EFSC students, faculty, staff and Brevard County residents. Read More

• State Approves Funding for New Student Union on Melbourne Campus

  April 4, 2016 - A new Student Union that will be a hub of student activity and play an important role in providing career guidance services has been approved by state lawmakers for construction on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• EFSC Presents Juried Student Art Show

  March 28, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College annual Juried Student Art Exhibit is on display at the Maxwell C. King Center Lobby Gallery through April 24. Read More

• EFSC Student Makes All-Florida Academic Team

  March 14, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College student Joshua Bontrager has been selected to the 2016 All-Florida Academic Team for his outstanding scholarship and work in the community. Read More

• Eastern Florida State College Launches April 2 5K Race

  March 9, 2016 - EFSC's Titusville Campus Office of Student Life is planning the Step Up for Autism 5K Race with an eye toward helping students with special needs achieve their dreams of a college education. Read More

• Eastern Florida Campus Open Houses Set for April

  March 7, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College will hold an Open House on each of its four campuses in April to provide current and prospective students the chance to learn about current and new programs available this summer and fall and to gain assistance with the application process. Read More

• Broadway Musical Comedy COMPANY Coming to Simpkins Center Stage

  March 1, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department will present three performances of the Tony-Award winning musical COMPANY at the Cocoa Campus April 8-10. Read More

• EFSC Expands Veterans Center to Aid Student Vets and Families

  February 22, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College has expanded its Military and Veterans Service Center on the Cocoa and Melbourne campuses to help meet the specialized needs of veterans and active military personnel and their dependents in the classroom and in their personal lives. Read More

• EFSC Among Top Florida Colleges for Online Programs

  February 17, 2016 - Highly popular online learning programs at Eastern Florida State College have been named among the best in the state. Read More

• New Fire Training Center Opens at EFSC

  February 11, 2016 - A state-of-the-art Fire Training Center at EFSC's Palm Bay Campus that includes a four-story rescue tower is the new training site for firefighters from Brevard County Fire-Rescue and all 13 municipal departments, making it a key resource to ensure public safety along the Space Coast. Read More

• College to Host Seventh Annual Children's Dental Health Fair

  February 10, 2016 - The Dental Assisting and Hygiene Programs at Eastern Florida State College are again teaming up with local dental professionals for the "Happy Smiles-Happy Kids" free dental health fair for children under 18. Read More

• Black History Month Play Coming to Cocoa & Palm Bay

  February 9, 2016 - The Eastern Florida State College Performing and Visual Arts Department in collaboration with the Titans Theater Club will present the play "Oh Freedom! The Story of the Underground Railroad." Read More

• EFSC President Named to Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame

  February 4, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College president Dr. Jim Richey has been named to the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame for expanding collegiate athletics and bringing professional soccer to Brevard County. Read More

• Art & Environmental Protection Meet in Palm Bay Campus Event

  February 2, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is partnering with the Brevard Cultural Alliance and the City of Palm Bay to host "The Art of Sustainability" initiative on the Palm Bay campus. Read More

• Trustees Praise Eastern Florida President for "Outstanding Job"

  February 1, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey was praised Monday for his excellent performance by the Board of Trustees who extended his contract to 2021. Read More

• Former Trustee Steve Charpentier Honored for Service

  February 1, 2016 - Steve Charpentier, a former chair of the Eastern Florida State College Board of Trustees, has been honored for his service in helping transform EFSC into a four-year institution. Read More

• EFSC Nominated for Distinguished Aspen Prize

  February 1, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is in the running for the prestigious Aspen Prize that is awarded to the top community college in the nation. Read More

• Orlando City B Schedule Released for EFSC-Based Matches

  January 26, 2016 - Orlando City Soccer Club today announced its United Soccer League (USL) schedule for the 2016 season, including its 15 home games at Eastern Florida State College's Titan Soccer Complex on the Melbourne campus. Read More

• EMT Program Accepting Applications

  January 26, 2016 - The Public Safety Institute at Eastern Florida State College is actively recruiting for its upcoming Emergency Medical Technician program. Read More

• Lecture to Feature Well-Known Economic Journalist and Author

  January 21, 2016 - Experience a different view on the Roaring 20s with economic journalist, historian and author Amity Shlaes at the February 16th Freedom Lecture on EFSC's Palm Bay Campus. Read More

• EFSC Helps Women Return to Workforce

  January 19, 2016 - A successful program pairing Eastern Florida State College and the AARP Foundation to train women age 50+ with new skills and help them get jobs is opening its doors to more participants. Read More

• Gathering at EFSC Attacks Human Trafficking

  January 11, 2016 - Top officials from across the Space Coast took a tough look at an issue that leads to the exploitation of 21 million people worldwide during a Human Trafficking Symposium at Eastern Florida State College that was sponsored by U.S. Rep. Bill Posey of Rockledge. Read More

• Biology Professor Honored as Distinguished Educator

  January 7, 2016 - Dr. Ashley Spring, an Assistant Professor of Biology, has received the prestigious Distinguished Educator Recognition Award for 2015 from Eastern Florida State College. Read More