Monthly Archives: March 2018

Choral Society of Pensacola to present ‘Her Songs’ on April 21

The Choral Society of Pensacola will celebrate the music of female composers with its presentation of “Her Songs Celebrating Women Composers” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at the First United Methodist Church located at 6 E. Wright St. in Pensacola.

Showcasing music from the 17th century through the 21st century, compositions by six women will be presented by a 60-voice chorus. Selections will range from Italian opera to contemporary Chinese-American influences.

Former police officer shares eye-opening facts on internet threats

Many parents warn their children about “stranger danger.” However, former law officer Chris Wilkinson says stranger danger should not be the only concern.

In an eye-opening presentation on March 13 at Hagler Auditorium, Wilkinson went into detail about the dangers children face today ─ especially on the internet.

Pensacola Guitar Orchestra to celebrate 35th anniversary recital on April 14

The Pensacola Guitar Orchestra – under the direction of Joe Stallings – will hold its 35th Anniversary Spring Recital on Saturday, April 14, at Pensacola State College.

The performance is set for at 7:30 p.m. in Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. Admission is free.

Soul Street Dance to bring ‘Breakin Backwards’ show to Pensacola State

The Soul Street Dance troupe has been described as one of the premier dance companies in existence.

On Tuesday, March 20, these four high-energy Houston-based dancers will perform its “Breakin Backwards” show at 7:30 p.m. in Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

TRIO Student Support Services ‘shares the love’ with PSC students

Pensacola State College’s TRIO programs staff celebrated National TRIO Day by “sharing the love” with students on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14.

“We wanted to ‘Share the Love’ in order to raise awareness of our TRIO programs here at Pensacola State College,” Student Support Services Director Rachelle Burns said. National TRIO Day is a great opportunity to do that because it’s a day set aside by Congress to recognize who TRIO is and what we do.”

2018 PSC Photography Sunset Contest

Kendall Sainata is the winner of the 2018 Pensacola State College Photography Sunset Contest. Patrons of Jaco’s Bayfront Bar and Grille voted Sainata’s photograph as their favorite during the contest held Feb. 7-28. Pensacola State’s Valerie Lawson won honorable mention in the contest.

Jennifer Hill selected Kelly Services Talent of the Month for February

Jennifer Hill has been selected the Kelly Services Talent of the Month for February.

Hill works at WSRE and is the primary staff person for PBS station’s Imagination Station ─ a free hands-on children’s activity resource room at the Pensacola Bayfront Stadium for children and parents.

4 faculty members to be inducted into Academy of Teaching Excellence

Four Pensacola State faculty members have been selected for induction into the college’s Academy of Teaching Excellence.  The faculty members are:

Jeanne Branch, Assistant Professor, Business
Roberta Harvey, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Dr. Vasanth Ramachandran, Assistant Professor, Physical Sciences   
Dr. Barbara Reitz, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences

Theta Chi chapter named a Five Star Chapter at 2018 PTK convention

Pensacola State College’s Theta Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was named a Five Star Chapter at the annual Phi Theta Kappa – Florida 2018 Regional Convention held March 2-4 in Tampa.

“It was such an honor to receive this award from our peers,” said Amber Carey, Pensacola State’s Theta Chi chapter adviser. “All or our student-members work very hard to make the Theta Chi chapter one of the best PTK groups in the state. We are very proud.”

Rainy day video wins PSC baseball team a Blue Wahoos field tarp

A picture may be worth a thousand words but a video turned out to be a home run for the Pensacola State Pirates baseball team.

The Pirates beat out baseball organizations from Arizona to Georgia to win a field tarp from the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. The Blue Wahoos received a new tarp for its seventh season, and held a video contest to find a home for the old one which was still in good condition.

Poetry Slam Champion Neil Hilborn to perform April 5 at Pensacola State

Pensacola State College will welcome Slam Poet Neil Hilborn for a live performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus at 1000 College Blvd. Hilborn, who uses his personal battle with mental illness as the inspiration, is the 2011 College National Poetry Slam Champion.…

Winners announced for 2018 forestry conclave, lumberjack competitions

Winners of the 30th Annual Northwest Florida and Lumberjack Festival have been announced.

Held March 3 at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus, the event included cross-cut sawing, axe throwing, pole tossing, compass and pacing, axe throwing, knife throwing, log rolling, cross-cut sawing, pulpwood tossing and more.

Pensacola State faculty member earns First Diploma at Golden Key competition

Dr. Michael Coleman, a Pensacola State College faculty member, was awarded First Diploma in the 2018 Golden Key Piano Composition Competition.

Coleman’s winning composition, “Room 857,” is written for solo piano. A Pensacola State adjunct music instructor for more than 24 years, he will perform the piece in August at Ehrbar Hall in Vienna, and at Bӧsendorfer Hall at Mozarthaus during the Golden Key Music Festival at Vienna. 

PSC performing arts department to stage ‘1984’ on March 8-11

The Pensacola State College theatre department will stage an adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian novel, “1984,” on Thursday through Sunday, March 8-11. ”

Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, March 8-10, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11, in  Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd.

Eileen Myles shares words of wisdom with PSC students, faculty

Poet and novelist Eileen Myles, who has been described as “one of the savviest and most restless intellects in contemporary literature,” presented a reading from “Afterglow (a dog memoir),” a poetry workshop, and a book talk during Feb. 8-10 as part of the Pensacola State College Lyceum Series.

Myles, the author of more than 20 books including “I Must Be Living Twice: New & Selected Poems,” and the 2015 reissue of “Chelsea Girls,” spoke on Feb. 8 in Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium.

Pirates, Lady Pirates basketball players named to FCSAA All-Panhandle Conference Teams

Pensacola State College Pirates and Lady Pirates basketball players have been named to the Florida College System Activities Association All-Panhandle Conference Teams.

Nia Johnson and Naterria Luster were selected to the FCSAA All-Panhandle Conference First Team Women’s Basketball Team.

Johnson, a 5 foot 7 guard, is a sophomore from Sandersville, Georgia. Luster, a 6 foot forward, is a sophomore and from Richmond, Virginia.

Haley Schipper selected Kelly Services Talent of the Month for January

Haley Schipper has been selected as the Kelly Services Talent of the Month for January. 

Haley works in the Student Services department, but has also helped out in President Ed Meadow’s office. Both offices nominated her for the Talent of the Month award.

Victory Media designates PSC a 2018 Military Friendly School for ninth year

Pensacola State College has been named a 2018 Military Friendly® School by Victory Media.

This is the ninth consecutive year, PSC has received the designation awarded to U.S. colleges, universities and trade schools that dedicate resources to military students to ensure success in the classroom and after graduation.

PSC has more than 2,000 veterans, active duty personnel and their dependents enrolled in classes, said College President Ed Meadows.