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Friday, March 27, 2009
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SPC’s first ROTC grad earns degree and commission in May
In the past, some two-year SPC students have been able to take part in ROTC programs through partnerships with other institutions that have ROTC programs. However, those students would not earn their ROTC commissions until they completed a full four-year course of study, finishing up at some other college. Moore-Etheridge wanted her ROTC commission in the U.S. Army Reserve to come through St. Petersburg College. But she was surprised to learn recently that she was making SPC history. “I had no idea,” Moore-Etheridge said. “My ROTC Major brought it up to me, and I was very excited. I know people graduated from SPC and went on to finish up elsewhere, but I am the very first to graduate from SPC and go straight through to earn an ROTC commission.” Moore-Etheridge, 24, followed a rather circuitous route to earn her mission. She is already a military veteran, and she is a single mother of a 7-year-old daughter. “I started college when I was 19,” she said. “I lived in Alabama, and I was married to a man who was in the service. I enlisted in the military, and I completed my basic training in 2006.” She then joined the Army Reserve, and moved back to her native St. Petersburg, enrolling at SPC. She earned an A.A. degree before pursuing a four-year degree while continuing to serve in the reserves. It was then that she decided to join the ROTC program. “I wanted to become a Lieutenant and a leader,” she said. “I decided to do ROTC and get paid to go to school while serving my country. So that’s what I did – I was in the ROTC program while working two jobs and going to school.” Moore-Etheridge was able to make it work by taking advantage of a partnership agreement involving several local colleges. The ROTC program she is enrolled in is based at the University of South Florida, but that program has partnership agreements with Eckerd College and Clearwater Christian College as well as SPC, according to Maj. Scott Macksam, Assistant Professor of Military Science and Leadership at USF’s St. Petersburg campus. “Nicole was in the Reserves, but she wanted to become a leader and an officer,” Macksam said. “We have had SPC students who have transferred into the USF system, but she is the first to be commissioned with a degree from SPC. She will be commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Reserves as she graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Administration.” After graduation, Moore-Etheridge will complete six months of active duty training at Fort Benning in Georgia and Fort Jackson in South Carolina. After that, she said, she hopes to be placed on active duty as a Reservist. Moore-Etheridge will be commissioned May 1 at 3 p.m. during ceremonies at the Joint Military Leadership Center at the USF St. Petersburg campus. ROTC is a college-based officer commissioning program, predominantly in the U.S. It is designed as a college elective that focuses on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning and professional ethics.
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When Nicole Moore-Etheridge graduates with a baccalaureate degree in Public Safety Administration May 9, she will do so as the first person in SPC history to earn a military commission through the Reserve Officer Training Corps.
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| Nicole Basket and Terry Stalans create a graduation memory. |
Spring graduation is at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9, at Tropicana Field, and the deadline to order rental or keeper graduation regalia is Tuesday.
Attendance is mandatory for all full-time faculty and Administrative and Professional staff. Adjuncts and percent-of-load faculty are not required, but are welcome to participate. Required faculty and staff may seek to be excused by submitting a written request to President Kuttler by April 24 with the purpose clearly stated.
Regalia can be ordered from Follett’s Bookstore on any campus. Follett’s will need your name, height (with shoes), weight, cap size (or head measurement, in inches), full title of your degree, and the school which conferred your degree along with the university’s location (city and state), and a phone number where you can be contacted.
Orders received after Tuesday will incur a late fee. Questions should be directed to your campus bookstore.
Thank you
I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of my SPC Family. The love and support you showed Doug and me, and continue to show me, is incredible. My family and I appreciate all of the Hospice donations, your thoughts and prayers, cards and gifts. The turnout at the memorial ceremony was overwhelming. It is something our family will never forget. - Jodi Raynor
Cultural Corner
This weekly column features some of the arts and entertainment events presented by St. Petersburg College and its partners. NEW items are noted for your convenience.
Discounts Palladium: Faculty, staff and students receive a 10 percent discount to all shows produced by the Palladium or its partners at the Palladium. |
St. Petersburg College: Legacy of Leadership, St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, on the approach to the Pier. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. $12 general, $9 seniors and students, $7 ages 7 to 17, ages 6 and younger free.
Continuing through April 5
Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, adapted by Todd Olson and T. Scott Wooten, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. American Stage Theatre, St. Petersburg. $31-$39.
Continuing through April 12
It's a Dog's Life: Photographs by William Wegman and Sanctuary: Anna Tomczak Photography, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Tarpon Springs. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for children, members and students. Sunday admission free for all.
Friday, March 27
Suncoast Singers: Broadway for Kids from 2 to 92, featuring music from Chicago, The Little Mermaid, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, A Chorus Line, The Lion King and others. 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $10, $20 adults, $6 children.
March 27-29
Florida Orchestra Pops Concert: A Tribute to the Always Amazing John Williams, Richard Kaufman, Conductor. 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
Saturday, March 28
Family Fun Day, with pet adoptions, hands-on art activities, tours, more. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art. Free.
Sunday, March 29
RockShop Revue Winter-Spring Concert 2009, 7 p.m. Palladium. $11.50.
Tuesday, March 31
Encore 2009 C’est Magnifique! Hsu and Hunsberger Trio, presenting works by Alec Wilder and Francis Poulenc and more. 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $10, $15, $20.
Thursday, April 2
Student Recital, 12:30 p.m., St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
Thursday, April 2
Side Door Jazz: Stan Hunter Quartet, a night of jazz standards with keyboard master Stan Hunter; Bob Swisher, trumpet; Ron Gregg, drums; and Michael Ross, bass. 7:30 p.m., Stavros Great Room, Palladium. $20.
April 3-5
Moving Current Dance Collective, Tampa Bay's premier modern dance company makes its Palladium debut with popular favorites from its repertoire. 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 3; 2 p.m., Sunday, April 5, Palladium. $16.50 adults, $11.50 students.
Friday, April 3
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Bruckner Symphony No. 5, Stefan Sanderling, Conductor, 8 p.m., Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center. $19-$65.
Sunday, April 5
Andrea Beaton and Troy MacGillivray, a highly energetic Cape Breton fiddler and a master of piano and fiddle, they mix traditional tunes with modern and original compositions. 7 p.m., Stavros Great Room, Palladium. $20 advance, $25 day of show.
April 6-24
10th Annual Juried SPC Student Exhibition, Crossroads Art Gallery, Clearwater Campus. Reception, 6-8 p.m. April 8. Free.
Thursday, April 9
Side Door Special: Boogie Woogie/Blues Piano Stomp, with International Boogie Woogie piano star Bob Seeley, pianist Liz Pennock and bassist Dr. Blues. All three are inductees in the Boogie Woogie Piano Hall of Fame. 7:30 p.m., Stavros Great Room, Palladium. $12 advance, $15 at the door.
Friday, April 10
St. Petersburg College Piano Concert Series: Howard Na, young artist recital, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus. Free.
Monday, April 13
Encore 2009 Chamber Series: C’est Magnifique! A Tale of Two Cities, includes works by Vaughn-Williams, Saint-Saëns and Encore artistic director Mark Sforzini. Soprano Sara Peeples is the featured vocalist., 7:30 p.m., Palladium. $10, $15, $20.
Wednesday, April 15
David Fanning – Behind the Lines, WEDU and the Palladium present Fanning, Executive Producer of the PBS documentary series Frontline, in a rare public appearance. Fanning and a panel of area journalists will discuss global affairs and the state of journalism today. 8 p.m., Palladium. $30 VIP (includes pre-show reception), $15.
Thursday, April 16
Student Recital, 12:30 p.m., St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
Thursday, April 16
Side Door Jazz: Denise Moore and Then Some, with jazz standards and songs from her latest release along with an all-star band. 7:30 p.m., Stavros Great Room, Palladium. $20.
Friday, April 17
St. Petersburg College Concert Chorus: Mendelssohn’s “Elijah,” with the 130-voice choir, along with soloists Todd Donovan, Marilyn Michael and Brad Meredith. Mendelssohn’s legendary oratorio commemorates the 200th anniversary of his birth. 7:30 p.m., Palladium. Free Admission.
April 17-May 10
American Stage in the Park: Altar Boyz, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Demens Landing, St. Petersburg. $11-$14.
April 18-19
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Schumann: Symphony No. 2, Stefan Sanderling, conductor; Katherine Young, oboe. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
NEW - Thursday, April 23
Student Recital, 12:30 p.m., St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
NEW - Thursday, April 23
St. Petersburg College Percussion Ensemble Concert, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
NEW - April 23-25
CoMotion Dance Theatre Concert, 8 p.m. Clearwater Campus Auditorium. Free.
Friday, April 24
St. Petersburg College Band Concert, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
NEW - Saturday, April 25
St. Petersburg College Spring Chorus Concert, 3 and 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
NEW - Saturday, April 25
Dick and Derrick at the Movies, with legendary pianists, Dick Hyman and Derrick Smith. 8 p.m., Palladium. $50 VIP (includes reception with the artists) $25, $20.
NEW - Monday, April 27
St. Petersburg College Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
NEW - Thursday, April 28
Encore 2009 Chamber Series: C’est Magnifique! Alstadter, Sforzini and Landmeyer, the final Encore concert of the season, featuring an all-star trio that includes former Florida Orchestra principals Mark Sforzini (bassoon) and Catherine Landmeyer (flute), along with Steinway artist Judith Alstadter (piano), in a program of works by Debussy, Sforzini, Poulenc, Saint-Saens and Beethoven. 7:30 p.m., Palladium. $10, $15, $20
NEW - Thursday, April 30
Student Recital, 12:30 p.m., St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
NEW - Thursday, April 30
Side Door Jazz: Nate Najar Trio with Chuck Redd, featuring Palladium favorite Najar, along with John Lamb on bass, and Washington D.C. jazz favorite Redd on vibes. 7:30 p.m., Stavros Great Room, Palladium. $20.
NEW - Friday, May 1
St. Petersburg College Piano Concert Series: Dolores Gadevsky, solo recital, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus. Free.
NEW - May 1-3
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Brahms: Symphony No. 3, Stefan Sanderling, conductor; Karen Gomyo, violin. 8 p.m. Friday, May 1, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; 8 p.m. Saturday, May 2, Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
NEW - May 15-17
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Mahler Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, Stefan Sanderling, conductor. Featuring the Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, Richard Zielinski, artistic and music director. 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; 8 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
Check out the upcoming events at the Florida Orchestra in their online calendar:
March | April
This article and other health information are available on our Wellness blog.
Calories and weight loss: How diet savvy are you?
Test your knowledge with our diet quiz.
- I can lose five pounds quickly by:
a. not eating after 7 p.m.
b. not eating breakfast.
c. eating less and moving more.
- Portion control is a good way to cut calories.
a. True
b. False
- Rapid weight loss is always fat loss.
a. True
b. False
- Carbohydrates provide less than half as many calories as fat.
a. True
b. False
How did you do?
The answer to question one is C - eating less and moving more.
A healthy approach to weight loss includes a daily intake of no less than 1,500 calories, regular physical activity, adequate sleep and stress management.
The answer to question two is A - true.
A healthy diet plan allows you to eat a variety of foods while maintaining energy balance. You should not starve yourself, but be wary of super-sized portions.
The answer to question three is B - false.
Diets that promise rapid weight loss can be dangerous and almost always result in you gaining that weight back. Rapid weight loss also means muscle loss too, which lowers your basal metabolism and should be avoided.
The answer to question four is A - true.
Fat has more than double the calories of protein and carbohydrates:
Fat = 9 calories per gram; Carbohydrates = 4 calories per gram; Proteins = 4 calories per gram.
A recent study published in the Feb. 26 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine compared different diets with different compositions of fat, carbohydrates and proteins. It concluded that people lose weight if they lower calories, no matter what types or combinations of foods are consumed.
To sum it up:
Food intake = Output (activity and basal metabolism) = No change in weight
Food intake > Output = weight gain
Food intake < Output = weight loss
To explore additional wellness updates, visit the SPC Wellness blog.
Locker Room: Baseball team’s losing streak hits 6
After winning its first five games of the season, the baseball team has lost its last six.
The result is the Titans have dropped from first place in the Suncoast Conference to third place, three games behind first place Manatee Community College.
SPC is 5-6 in the conference and 21-17 overall. Manatee leads at 9-3.
SPC is at home Friday and Monday against PHCC at 6 p.m. at Carpenter Complex.
The softball team is in third place in the Suncoast Conference, two games behind Manatee and one behind Polk CC. The team is 6-4 in the conference and 16-17 overall. The next two home doubleheaders are critical: Polk, April 1 and Manatee, April 2. Both begin at 5 p.m. at Eddie C. Moore Complex.
The tennis team is 5-8 and still playing non-conference matches in preparation for the state tournament April 18-19.
For results please visit www.spcollege.edu/athletics.
St. Petersburg College adds environmentally focused degree programs
In the fall, the college will begin offering an Associate of Science in Environmental Science Technology and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sustainability Management.
“Environmental issues are no longer a fad, but rather a philosophy that is becoming part of the collective social conscious,” said Jason Green, SPC’s Sustainability Coordinator. “Now more than ever, the college has the opportunity to provide the leadership needed to train our community for the Green Collar’ jobs of the future.”
The Sustainability Management degree focuses on sustainable business and communication strategies, energy and resource management, legal aspects of sustainability, and sustainability in built and natural environments. It was developed by SPC’s College of Technology and Management and is an extension of a Sustainability and Green Management track being offered as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Organizational Leadership.
“This unique degree, developed in collaboration with local industry leaders and universities, is designed to help students understand the broad concept of systems and strategy involved in sustainability,” said Shri Goyal, Dean of the College of Technology and Management.
The Environmental Science Technology degree includes three sub-plans: Water Resource Management, Environmental Resources/Energy Management and Sustainability.
“We believe this program will provide the practical applications and skills to support a wide range of existing and new ‘green’ careers, as well as being an initial step for those interested in moving on to the new SPC four-year program,” said Jim Olliver, Seminole Campus Provost.
In addition to those two new offerings, SPC offers a number of other environmentally focused academic programs.
Sustainable construction practices and awareness have been incorporated into the Architectural Design and Construction Technology A.S. degree. Also, the College of Technology Management offers a Sustainability and Green Management track as part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Management and Organizational Leadership. Green lodging has been introduced into the Hospitality A.S. degree curriculum, while an emphasis on sustainability has been incorporated into the Parks and Leisure Services program.
Water conservation is studied within the Management Technology A.S. degree.
To participate in the sustainable SPC initiative, e-mail green.jason@spcollege.edu or call 727-341-3283.
HR Notes
Now that it's Income Tax Season and you may want to make some adjustments to your withholding, please visit the Human Resources home page for the form W-4. Print the W-4, complete it to make your updates, keep a copy and mail the original to Human Resources, Epi-Services Building. You may make W-4 changes at anytime during the year.
On SPC-TV
Here is the broadcast schedule for the original cultural programs recorded by SPC for broadcast on the college station. SPC-TV can be seen on Bright House 620, Knology 19 and Verizon 27 in Pinellas County.
Monday 9 p.m, Wednesday noon and Saturday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
For details on other Department of Music events, visit the Department of Music Web site
» The Music Center Presents: St. Petersburg College Band
Sunday noon and 9 p.m.; Friday 8 p.m.
» A Night at the Palladium: Harambee; African Culture Showcase
Monday 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.
» A Night at the Palladium: An Evening with Rosa Rio
Sunday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Tuesday 9 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.
» A Night at the Palladium: Nathan Laube
Monday 8 p.m.; Friday 9 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.
» A Night at the Palladium: Valentine and Stardust
Wednesday, 9 p.m. and Saturday at noon and 9 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.