The Link FSC Parent Newsletter 9/14/12

Campus Announcements:

Match Point – The Wynee Warden Tennis Complex was dedicated this morning with celebrity athlete Chris Evert in attendance. The beautiful complex on the college’s east side is the latest campus addition thanks to the generosity of Wynee Warden. Be sure to check the FSC website front page for the story and link to photos.

Constitution Day – FSC students will recognize Constitution Day Sunday afternoon with contests, food and games from 3-6 p.m. at the Bandshell and Mr. George’s Green. Constitution Day was established by Sen. Fritz Hollings as a "celebration of the US Constitution". The main organizers of the event are the members of POS1125 (American Political Systems) - a first year class of about 40 students. Dr. Bruce Anderson said the student have organized the event from top to bottom, including basic logistics, food, decorations, posters, games, and speakers. Speakers have been asked to address the basic Constitutional tenet "E Pluribus Unum" -- the basic idea that in diversity, you may come to unity. The students thought this was the perfect time to explore this, because the election can lead us to believe that we are so sharply divided.

A Time to Call – Many of the parents of our new students will be receiving a phone call from us over the next few weeks. We are checking in with you to see how you think your student is doing. We look forward to talking with you.

Florida Lecture Series Kicked Off – The literary culture of Key West got the spotlight last night as the Florida Lecture Series got underway. Author William McKeen took the stage detailing his work, “Mile Marker Zero- The Moveable Feast of Key West.” The book describes the Key West literary and musical scene of the 1970s.

First Year Bottle - First-year students can pick up a free aluminum water bottle in the Center for Student Involvement, compliments of SGA.

You Like Us – Many of you are now following us (Student Solutions Center) on Facebook. It’s a great way to keep informed on a daily basis of some of the campus highlights for your student. Keep an eye out for an incentive your student can collect!

On the Horizon – The FSC Theatre Department opens with its first performance of the year next weekend. “All My Sons” by Arthur Miller will be presented. Students can receive a free ticket by showing their ID at the Buckner Box Office.

Fall Break Ahead – We gave you the rundown last week of some of the options if your student selects to stay on campus during Fall Break. The alternative Fall Break service trip will provide students with the chance to volunteer at Give Kids the World. Registration ends Sept. 24. The Center for Student Involvement features the Discover Florida trip to St. Augustine, a three day all inclusive opportunity. Encourage your student to find out more info at http://www.flsouthern.edu/KCMS/Student-Life/Discover-FL.aspx. Also, be sure to review the options being offered by our Wellness Center under Wellness updates.

Academic Reminders (always good to know):

· September 19 – Final Day to drop an “A” Course

· If your student is needing some academic help:

Tutor Tables– Mondays and Tuesdays 6-8 p.m., Student Solutions Center – Natural Sciences, Math, Social Sciences

PENS Central Writing Lab open for assistance

Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

Think "super group" learning! PASS is where students work together to reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies. Whether you are a top performer or could use some improvement, you will benefit from the skills and understanding gained from attending PASS. The most obvious result of PASS is that students who attend regularly consistently can earn a higher grade. PASS is also a great way to network with other students in your course.

ACC	2111	Tuesday Friday	5-7 p.m. 3-4 p.m.	Rogers Student Lounge
ACC	3111	Monday Thursday	4-5 p.m. 4-6 p.m.	Rogers Student Lounge
BIO	1500	Tuesday	6-8 p.m.	PS 203
BIO	2215	Tuesday	5-7 p.m.	PS 204
CHE	1011	Tuesday	6-8 p.m.	PS 108
CHE	1111	Thursday	5-7 p.m.	PS 108
CHE	1112	Sunday
MAT	1007	Thursday	6:30-8:30 p.m.	PS 203
MAT	2022	Thursday	6:30 -8:30 p.m.	PS 204
MAT	2311	Tuesday & Thursday	6-7 p.m.	PS 205

Schedule of Upcoming Events:

Friday, Sept. 14

· Campus Ministries Retreat (a campus record for attendance!)

Saturday, Sept. 15

· Campus Ministries Retreat

· Day of Service

· Water Ski Tourney, FSC vs. Rollins

· Hispanic Heritage Event, Salsa Magic, 7-10 p.m., Bandshell

Sunday, Sept. 16

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

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

· Constitutional Day Recognition, 3-6 p.m., Bandshell

· Intramural Flag Football begins

· Greek Life Information session, 8 p.m., Branscomb

Monday, Sept. 17

· Fraternity recruitment begins

Tuesday, Sept. 18

· Fraternity recruitment continues

· Blood Drive, 1-9 p.m., Circle Drive

· Sorority Recruitment Info Session, 7 p.m.

· SYE Event, 5:30 p.m., Barnett Lawn between Wesley and Nicholas Halls, Free food, games, prizes. All Second Year students invited. Cookout!

Wednesday, Sept. 19

· Academic Improvement Session, 10:40 a.m., Rogers Aud., “Effective Note Taking”

· Fraternity recruitment continues

· FSC women’s soccer vs. Rollins, 5 p.m., Barnett Field

· FSC men’s soccer vs. Rollins, 7:30 p.m., Barnett Field

· SGA Tailgate, 5 p.m., Barnett Field

· Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Circle Drive

Thursday, Sept. 20

· Fraternity recruitment continues

· Career Spotlight Series, 3 p.m., Ordway 103, Social Sciences

Friday, Sept. 21

· FSC women’s volleyball vs. Lynn, 7 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· Fraternity recruitment continues

Saturday, Sept. 22

· Fraternity Bid Day, 10 a.m., Greek Village

· Shuttle to Shop, Brandon Mall, 1-5 p.m., Circle Drive

· FSC women’s volleyball vs. Barry, 4 p.m., Jenkins Field House

· FSC women’s soccer vs. Lynn

· FSC men’s soccer vs. Lynn

Sunday, Sept. 16

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

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

A Look Ahead at Wynee’s Bistro:

Monday – Caribbean Islands

Tuesday – Stir Fry

Wednesday – Taco Bar

Thursday – Hungry Planet Havana Cuba

Friday – Seafood Platter

Saturday – Steak and Shrimp

College Terrace – BLT on Pita Bread

Cyber Café – Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Grill Master – Andouille Sausage Sandwich

In the News

Students Help Coaches Understand Concussions

First-Year Advice:

Many students find it challenging to take notes in their college classes. If your student could benefit from additional skills in this area they may wish to attend our next Academic Improvement Session - Effective Note Taking. The program is this upcoming Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 10:40 – 11:30 a.m. in Rogers Auditorium. Students who attend will leave with practical skills which they can apply immediately. I hope you’ll encourage your student to attend.

Second-Year Insight:

Mix together programming, resources, and mentoring and you've got the Second-Year Experience, specifically designed to fit the needs of a second-year college student. SYE focuses on support and ensuring success as students enter an important phase of their development.  While more than 60 students currently live in the SYE Living Community in Wesley Hall, SYE provides services and programs to ALL second-year students. The first SYE event of the year is on Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30pm.  A fun, casual BBQ on the lawn between Nicholas and Wesley Halls is a great way to meet other second-year students.  There will be free food, games and great prizes!   

From the FSC Career Center:

Many students ask “what do alumni in the social sciences do after graduation”? They can come and find out during out first Career Spotlight Series event on Thursday, September 20, 2012 @ 3:00 p.m. in Ordway 103. They will have the opportunity to meet and network with alumni in a variety of fields who will share their career paths after graduating in the social sciences. They can create connections to help them with their career path!

Also, don’t forget to encourage your student to take advantage of our Career Center Development Grants. These grants allow our winners to use $500 towards a seminar or conference they would like to attend. This is open to all students at FSC. Please see additional information and application on our website: www.flsouthern.edu/career The due date is Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.Materials need to be brought to the Career Center in person.

From the FSC Counseling Center:

Simple but Not Easy.  It sounded so simple, didn’t it?  Your high school senior would soon be going off to college.  By now, though, it’s probably really hitting home that your child has left the nest.  It doesn’t matter whether it’s your first, last, or middle child, it’s still hard to let go.  As it turns out, sending a kid to college is one of many things in life that are simple but not easy.  Simple enough to get your kid here; not so easy to leave him or her here.  Simple enough to anticipate being the parent of a college student; not so easy to actually be one, with the worries, concerns, and, yes, expenses that accompany it.  It’s an important job that only you can do.  If you’re struggling, realize that you’re not the only parent to discover that it’s also a difficult and demanding job.  It may help to remember that others before you have undertaken this big job and have made it through.   Talk things over with your spouse, a close friend, your clergy-person, or a counselor.  Even more to the point, talk with other parents.  It can really help. 

From the Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center:

The new school year is off to a great start and students are encouraged to check out what’s happening at the Wellness Center.

Nutrition Topics Series Continues

The second of our four part practical nutrition series will be held on Thursday, September 20, at 2 pm in the Dubose Conference Room.  No preregistration required.

· September 20 – Meal Planning

· September 27 – What are We Eating?

· October 4 – 411 on Supplements

Campus Wide Blood Drive

Giving Blood Is Safe, Simple & It Saves Lives!

Tuesday, September 18, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Circle Drive by Wynee’s Bistro.

Wednesday, September 19, 12 noon – 8 pm at Circle Drive and by the Bandshell.

FREE $10 IKEA Gift Cards for all donors.

If you donate on Wednesday, the 19^th, bring your donor sticker to the soccer game, FSC vs Rollins, and be eligible for 3 door prize tickets.

Fall Break Trip Options

Sign up for the following begins Monday, September 17, at the Hollis Wellness Center.

· Tuesday, October 9

Zip line tour in the Ocala National Forest

Cost $40.00

Includes:  Zip line tour, dinner and transportation

· Thursday, October 11

Archery trip-check out the local indoor and outdoor archery ranges close to campus.

Cost FREE

Includes:  Range fees, Equipment use and transportation

· Friday, October 12

Day hike – Nature photography and geocashing

Cost:  FREE

Includes:  Transportation and hiking

*Students living on campus are reminded to let housing know if they are planning to stay on campus for Fall Break.

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

Group Exercise

Classes are in full swing and students will notice a number of new exciting additions to the schedule such as Indoor Cycling, Aura Cardio Dance, Yogalates, and Pump-It-Up, along with some returning favorites such as Zumba and Boot Camp. 

Check out our complete schedule at:  http://www.flsouthern.edu/wellness/fitness/documents/gx12_001.pdf

Intramurals

Flag Football begins Sunday, September 16.

Volleyball continues.

Student Health 101-A Parent Perspective

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

We hope you’ll enjoy this interactive parent’s companion to our Student Health 101 newsletter.

Sports Shorts:

Home action:

Wed. Sept. 19 Rollins Lakeland 5:00 pm

W. Soccer

Wed. Sept. 19 Rollins Lakeland 7:30 pm

M. Soccer

Fri. Sept. 21 Lynn Lakeland 7:00pm

Volleyball

Sat. Sept. 22 Barry Lakeland 4:00pm

Volleyball

Sat. Sept. 22 Lynn Lakeland 5:00pm

W. Soccer

Sat. Sept. 22 Lynn Lakeland 7:30pm

M. Soccer

Final Thoughts – Cool. I think that’s how I’d have to describe seeing Chris Evert in person on our new FSC tennis courts. If you were like me, you grew up watching her be an athletic icon for young women, not only promoting the sport of tennis but the success for women athletes. Many a day I would be out on the old FSC tennis courts as a child (yes, I grew up on campus) imagining that someday I too could be Chris Evert. She was funny, engaging and still competitive as she hit a few volleys with our women’s tennis coach this morning. She saluted our generous donor Wynee Warden for her support of the sport and she took the time to acknowledge and celebrate our collegiate athletes. Well done Chris Evert. Well done. And cool.

All the best – Shari

Shari Szabo

Associate Dean of Student Success

Florida Southern College

111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive

Lakeland, FL 33801-5698