The Link FSC Parent Newsletter 2/15/13

Campus Announcements:

A Week of Activities – ItŐs been a week of groundbreakings and dedications on campus. Be sure to check out the hyperlink and the FSC webpage for photos.

 

Spring Break Countdown - Residence Halls close on Friday, February 22nd at 5pm and reopen on Sunday, March 3rd at noon. All students who plan to remain on campus during this time can do so for free by registering at http://www.flsouthern.edu/KCMS/Student-Life/Community-Living/Break-Housing-Registration-Form.aspx . To avoid a late registration charge of $75, your student needs to register no later than February 19th.  

 

An Alternative - Serve hard and play hard with FSCŐs Alternative Spring Break trip to Southwind, a Young Life camp in Ocala, FL.  Partner with a childrenŐs camp on rewarding service projects that will include: painting, landscaping, construction, cooking and more!  Participants will also enjoy great food and lodging along with time off for canoeing, swimming, basketball, and walking trails.  The ASB group will leave the FSC campus on Monday, February 25th and return on Thursday, February 28th.  The trip cost is $149 and includes all meals, lodging, travel, activities and project materials. You can register here: http://www.led2serve.org/journeys/eventdetail/29/-/service-adventure-florida-southern-college or contact Rachel Smith at rsmith@flsouthern.edu for more info.

Convo –Did you student attend Convo on Wednesday? If not, a reminder Convo Encores are held this Tuesday and Wednesday. See the schedule below for details.  

O Leaders Deadline – The deadline to turn in applications to be an Orientation Leader is Wednesday, Feb. 20.  Dynamic campus leaders are wanted to help new students transition into the Florida Southern community.  Contact Student Solutions with any questions.

 

Academic Reminders (always good to know):

á      If your student is needing some academic help:

Tutor Tables– Mondays, Tuesdays, and now Wednesdays

 6-8 p.m., Student Solutions Center – Natural Sciences, Math, Social Sciences

á      Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

 

Course #:

Time & Place:

Location:

ACC 2111

Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30pm

Thursdays, 5:30-6:30pm

Rogers Student Lounge

BIO 2216

Tuesdays, 5-7pm

PS 204

BIO 2280

Mondays, 5:30-6:30

PS 202

CHE 1011

Sundays, 3-5pm

PS 108

CHE 1012

Thursdays, 7-9pm

Sundays, 3-5pm

PS 107

PS 107

CHE 1111

Tuesdays, 5-7pm

PS 107

CHE 1112

Mondays, 5:30-7:30pm

PS 108

MAT 2022

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30pm

Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm

PS 203

PS 203

PHY 2120 & 2020

Tuesdays, 7-9pm

PS 204

 

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Friday, Feb. 15

á      FSC Homecoming

á      Scholars Weekend – Admissions

á      Bishop Robert E. Ő58 and Faye Ő59 Fannin Campus Ministries Center Dedication, 12 noon, Fannin Campus Ministries Center

á      Jenkins Clubhouse Grand Opening, 5:30 p.m., Henley Field (ceremony honoring championship teams from 1978, 1988 - baseball, 1993 softball

á      FSC baseball vs. University of North Alabama, 7  p.m., Henley Field

á      ACE presents Thick as Thieves, 8 p.m., Mr. GeorgeŐs Green

á      FSC Dept. of Theatre, ŇLittle Women,Ó 7:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

Saturday, Feb. 16

á      FSC Homecoming

á      5K Fun Run, 7:30 a.m., Water Dome

á      Homecoming Concert, The Marshall Tucker Band, 2:30 p.m., Mr. GeorgeŐs Green

á      Evett L. Simmons Ő79 Multicultural Appreciation Inaugural Celebration, 4 p.m. Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

á      FSC Dept. of Theatre, ŇLittle Women,Ó 7:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

Sunday, Feb. 17

á      Chapel, 11 a.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

á      Mass, 1:30 p.m., Annie Pfeiffer Chapel

á      MenŐs lacrosse, 2 p.m., Bryant Stadium

á      FSC Dept. of Theatre, ŇLittle Women,Ó 2:30 p.m., Buckner Theatre

Monday, Feb. 18

Tuesday, Feb. 19

á      Convo Encore, 2 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., PresidentŐs Dining Room

á      Orlando Magic game, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 20

á      Convo Encore, 10:40 a.m., PresidentŐs Dining Room

á      Moc Interview Day, Career Center, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 21

á      Eating Disorders Screening, Counseling Center, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., free 20 minute screening

á      FSC Presents: A Music Faculty Showcase, 7:30 p.m., Branscomb Auditorium

Friday, Feb. 22

á      Chick-Fil-A Friday, 8:45 a.m., Bandshell, 1st 100 students receive a free Chick Fil A chicken biscuit

SPRING BREAK

 

 

First-Year Advice:

One of the great resources we have in the Student Solutions Center is a computerized Learning Style Assessment. Please encourage your student to stop by and take the brief assessment. Once completed, one of our staff members will discuss ways to utilize this information and create a personal study plan. ItŐs a great way to gain new insights and also pick up a few ideas for test preparation.

 

Second-Year Insight:

ItŐs hard to believe that registration for fall classes will soon arrive!  Group advising takes place March 6. This is an important meeting where students will learn information about their academic department, the experiences of their peers, and other important information to help enhance their FSC experience. ItŐs also at this time when students will sign-up for a 1:1 meeting with their advisor. To help speed the process, make sure your student checks for any holds on his/her account – business and accountability.

 

From the FSC Career Center:

ŇMocÓ Interview Day is this coming Wednesday, February 20th.  As a reminder, students should be at the Career Center at least 10 minutes prior to their interview time. Students should be dressed professionally and have a resume ready, as this could be a great connection for a future internship or full-time job.

As they head out for spring break, students should take advantage of networks at home to connect with some professionals in their field of study.  They many want to conduct an Informational Interviews to learn more about their field of interest, or start checking out possibilities for summer internships. We have a great handout in the Career Center and on our website: www.flsouthern.edu/career

 

From the FSC Counseling Center:

Eating Disorders Screening.  Many people, both men and women, engage in some unhealthy behaviors around food or body image.  Even though these behaviors may not reach the level of an eating disorder, they can be harmful and can lead to other more serious problems.  Here are some practices that can indicate an unhealthy attitude toward food, eating, and appearance:

One by one, these behaviors may not seem too concerning.  After all, donŐt we need to pay attention to what we eat and how we look?  The problems develop when health and fitness take a back seat to appearance or become so all-consuming that they eclipse other aspects of a well-rounded life.  You may have noticed some of these behaviors in your student.  If so, encourage your student to participate in our annual Eating Disorders Screening, Thursday, February 21, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Counseling Center.  It only takes a few minutes and can be the start of a more positive approach to health and wellness. 

 

From the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center:

Group Exercise Classes

á       FIT BINGO   Students can sign up with their Group ex instructor for a chance to GET FIT and win fun prizes.  If youŐve got your first BINGO see Michele Cash for your water bottle and start working toward you fitness t-shirt.  This challenge ends Friday, February 22.  We offer 21 class opportunities each week so check them out at:  http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/documents/GroupExSpring2013.pdf

 

Intramurals

4x4 Flag Football Tourney, Friday, February 15.

Floor Hockey and Ultimate Frisbee registration due Friday, February 22.

 

National Recreational Sports & Fitness Day events planned for Wednesday, February 20 ( due to Spring Break schedule).

February 22, 1950, is NIRSAŐs founding date and in 1999, members voted to proclaim this a day to focus on, celebrate, and share the positive benefits of recreational sports, fitness and wellness.  Students are encouraged to come and join us on the 20th for the following:

á       Basketball Bonanza

á       3 Point & Free Throw competition

á       Rock, Paper, Scissors

á       Tug of War

á       Wellness Screenings

á       Cycling classes-check schedule

á       Ab Attack-4:30-4:50-Group Exercise

á       Beach Bod-5-5:50-Group Exercise

á       Yoga-6:45-7:45-Group Exercise

á       Healthy snacks

 

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.  Contact Michele Cash at mcash@flsouthern.edu or 863-680-3894 for more information or to set up an appointment.  http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/jumpstart.htm

 

Student Health 101-A Parent Perspective

http://readsh101.com/flsouthern-pp.html

We hope youŐll enjoy this interactive parentŐs companion to our Student Health 101 newsletter.

 

Sports Shorts:

Fri.      Feb.     15        at Eckerd                                             St. Petersburg              3:00 pm           M. Tennis

Fri.      Feb.     15        Scotland (Scrimmage)                     Lakeland                    4:00 pm          W. Lacrosse

Fri.      Feb.     15        North Alabama                                 Lakeland                    7:00 pm          Baseball

Fri.      Feb.     15        at SSC Championships                       Clearwater                   All Day           M&W Swim

Sat.      Feb.     16        at SSC Championships                       Clearwater                   All Day           M&W Swim

Sat.     Feb.     16        Barry                                                  Lakeland                    10:00 am        W. Tennis

Sat.     Feb.     16        North Alabama (DH)                        Lakeland                    1:00 pm          Baseball

Sat.      Feb.     16        at Palm Beach Atlantic                       West Palm Beach        4:00 pm           M. Basketball

Sat.      Feb.     16        at Embry-Riddle Last Chance             Daytona Beach           TBA                M&W Track

Sun.    Feb.     17        Barry                                                  Lakeland                    10:00 am        M. Tennis

Sun.    Feb.     17        Molloy                                                            Lakeland                    2:00 pm          W. Lacrosse

Tues.  Feb.     19        Flagler (DH)                                      Lakeland                    5:00 pm          Softball

Wed.    Feb.     20        at Eckerd                                             St. Petersburg              3:00 pm           W. Tennis

Wed.    Feb.     20        at Eckerd                                             St. Petersburg              5:30 pm           W. Basketball

Wed.   Feb.     20        Flagler                                               Lakeland                    7:00 pm          Baseball

Wed.    Feb.     20        at Eckerd                                             St. Petersburg              7:30 pm           M. Basketball

Fri.      Feb.     22        vs. Columbus State                             Saint Leo                     1:30 pm           Softball

Fri.      Feb.     22        Lynn                                                   Lakeland                    2:00 pm          M. Tennis

Fri.      Feb.     22        at Palm Beach Atlantic                       West Palm Beach        3:00 pm           W. Tennis

Fri.      Feb.     22        at Delta State                                      Cleveland, Miss          4:00 pm           Baseball

Fri.      Feb.     22        vs. Southeastern                                  Saint Leo                     3:45 pm           Softball

Fri.      Feb.     22        Lindenwood                                       Lakeland                    7:00 pm          M. Lacrosse

Sat.      Feb.     23        vs. Maryville                                      Saint Leo                     9:00 am           Softball

Sat.      Feb.     23        vs. Francis Marion                              Saint Leo                     1:30 pm           Softball

Sat.      Feb.     23        at Delta State                                      Cleveland, Miss          2:00 pm           Baseball

Sat.     Feb.     23        Florida Tech                                      Lakeland                    5:30 pm          W. Basketball

Sat.     Feb.     23        Florida Tech                                      Lakeland                    7:30 pm          M. Basketball

Sun.     Feb.     24        at Lynn                                               Boca Raton                 10:00 am         W. Tennis

Sun.     Feb.     24        at Delta State                                      Cleveland, Miss          2:00 pm           Baseball

 

WOMENŐS LACROSSE VS. SCOTTISH NATIONAL TEAM

The womenŐs lacrosse team will be hosting an exhibition against the Scottish National Team this Friday, Feb. 15, at 4 p.m. The womenŐs lacrosse team asks everyone to come out, support the team and learn about the game!! The game will be played at Bryant Stadium.

 

BASEBALL vs. NORTH ALABAMA

This Friday, Feb. 15, the baseball team will open up a three-game weekend series against North Alabama at 7 p.m. During Friday nightŐs game, trivia and games will be held and you know what that means!! PRIZES!!!

So come on out and kick-off homecoming right with a baseball game Friday night!

 

HONORING THREE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS

Before the baseball game this Friday, Feb. 15, at 6:45, FSC will honor three National Championship teams that are at homecoming for reunions. Being honored will be the 1978 and 1988 Baseball National Championship teams along with the 1993 Softball National Championship team.

 

WOMENŐS LACROSSE HOME OPENER

This Sunday, Feb. 17, the womenŐs lacrosse team will officially open their 2013 season with a home game against Molloy at 2 p.m. All are invited to come out and watch. Let your family and friends know that if they bring a church bulletin, from that day, to the game they will get into the contest for free. Also at halftime there will be a halftime shootout for participants to win t-shirts!!

 

 

Final Thoughts – Your student has one more week to go before Spring Break. You may find that your student has many projects and papers coming due at this midterm point. Encourage them to rejuvenate over the break and be prepared for the remainder of the semester which flies by upon their return.

 

All the best – Shari

Shari Szabo

Associate Dean of Student Success

Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Lakeland, FL 33801-5698