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SCF History Instructor Publishes First Novel
(Bradenton, Fla., March 1, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) American Government instructor Mike “Mig” Gallagher recently published his first novel, “California Blood at Gettysburg: From Antebellum California to a Bloody Pennsylvania Ridge.” The work of historical fiction is available online through Amazon. Gallagher describes the book as 80% history and 20% imagination. … Continued
03-01-2022
Community Foundation of Sarasota County Awards $30,000 Grant for Disability Resource Center
(Bradenton, Fla., March 1, 2022) – The Community Foundation of Sarasota County awarded $30,000 from the Ira and Patricia Strauss Fund to the State College of Florida (SCF) Foundation to support the college’s Disability Resource Center Dyslexia Pilot Program. The grant supports psychology consultation and evaluation services from a licensed psychologist, standardized assessments and evaluations, … Continued
03-01-2022
Alumni Spotlight Darlene Ava Williams, Professional Stunt Woman
Darlene Ava Williams got some of her best advice while taking theatre classes at Manatee Community College (MCC), now State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Read more>
03-01-2022
Points of Pride Find Out What Recent News is Making #SCFProud
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03-01-2022
SCF Music Instructor Authors New Textbook on Biased Resistance to Unfamiliar Music
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 24, 2022) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) recognized Don Bryn, instructor of music, for the publication of his new textbook, “Now Hear This.” The 13-chapter text engages students and encourages critical thought and excitement about music and how to overcome cultural and psychological resistance to unfamiliar music. Bryn’s textbook is … Continued
02-24-2022
SCF TRIO Student Support Services Holds Successful Career Navigation Event
(Bradenton, Fla., Feb. 24, 2022) — TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota hosted “Navigating Your Career” to wrap up the fall semester. Michael Kiefer, associate provost for academic and faculty affairs; Kristen Anderson, TRIO SSS program director; a panel of deans and assistant deans, and several members of the student … Continued