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PSC Art Faculty and Staff Exhibit at Switzer Gallery

More than 100 select works from 23 professional artists are on display at the annual Art Faculty and Staff Exhibition at Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus.

The show is free and the public is invited to meet the artists at a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 16.

Featured through Jan. 12, 2018, the exhibition gives students and the community an up-close look at the creative efforts of Pensacola State’s widely respected visual arts faculty and staff.

Holiday Crafts and Vendors Festival at PSC Milton Campus Nov. 4, 2017

Get an early start on your holiday shopping! Seasonal items, numerous vendors and plenty of food will be available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017  at Pensacola State College’s Milton campus, 5988 Hwy. 90. Come out and enjoy crafting for children, rock painting, Christmas ornaments and Milton High School Band’s famous shish-ka-bobs,…

PSC–West Florida Hospital Employees Tailgate-Cookout set for Nov. 4

The registration deadline for the Pensacola State College and West Florida Hospital Employees Fall Tailgate-Cookout is quickly approaching. You have until next Monday, Oct. 23, to sign up to enjoy a glorious fall day outside with a bunch of your closest coworkers and relatives. Set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, the tailgate-cookout promises…

Fagan graduates from FDLE Executive Leadership Institute

Pensacola State College Police Chief Sean Fagan was among 30 criminal justice executives to recently graduate from the Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute. An educational opportunity for upper level managers within Florida criminal justice organizations, the Executive Leadership Seminar provides a continuing education forum for the development and refinement of leadership skills. The Class Five…

Solar Eclipse 2017

They came with solar eclipse glasses, boxes converted into safety viewers and cellphones to catch history as it crossed the skies of northwest Florida on Monday. Hundreds of Pensacola-area residents – young and old – camped outside the E.G. Owens Planetarium from about 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to catch a glimpse of the Great…

PSC honors Employees of the Year

Unsung hero… Outstanding work ethics… Huge heart for students…

These were just a few of the comments describing Pensacola State College’s three Employees of the Year – Mary Graves, Diana Taylor and Scott Russell – at a festive ceremony in the new Charles W. Lamar Studio, July 25.

Colleagues, friends and family filled the Studio’s spacious lecture hall as PSC President Ed Meadows called attention to the accomplishments of each honoree and the importance of the annual event that began in 1975.

“CAEOP began this awards ceremony and it has been an anticipated event for more than 40 years. When CAEOP could no longer host the ceremony, it was just too important to let it drop,” Dr. Meadows said. “We are grateful that our Human Resources department is continuing this tradition.”

27th annual SHOW, ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie,’ runs July 21-23 and July 28-30 at PSC

More than 50 local high school students are featured in Pensacola State College’s 27th annual Summer High School Onstage Workshop production, “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” July 21-23 and July 28-30. Friday and Saturday performances are 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are 2:30 p.m. at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. The…

President Ed Meadows shares college news and accomplishments at campus meetings

New faculty and staff were recognized, college-wide accomplishments were celebrated, and an abundance of information was shared as PSC President Ed Meadows held five campus meetings on the Milton, Pensacola and Warrington campuses last week.

Kids’ College Wins Best of the Coast 2016 Award

Pensacola State College’s 26th Annual Kid’s College recently was named the Best Summer Camp in the Best of the Coast 2016 competition, sponsored by Independent News Weekly. Running from June 6 through Aug. 5, Kids’ College offered several new courses with cutting-edge fun. Campers ages 6-12 were introduced to coding in “Minecraft Modders” and created…

Pensacola State College instructor, students invent Pancake Robot

Perfect pancakes are as easy as 1-2-3 when you use Pensacola State College’s Pancake Robot. Students in Wilson Rook’s robotics-mechanics and controls course recently outfitted an industrial robotic arm with two prosthetics that pour and flip pancakes. On Nov. 28, the students tried out the apparatus and were treated to a dinner of golden pancakes…

Reaching Milestones

Last week was a busy one for Pensacola State. The college family said goodbye to Collegiate High and Adult Education, PALS and Pensacola State graduates during commencement exercises held Thursday, Friday and Sunday. More than 130 students received diplomas from Collegiate High and 27 others earned Certificates of General Education Development during summer and fall…

Sandy Sansing is featured speaker at PSC fall graduation ceremony Dec. 11

Automobile dealership magnate Sandy Sansing is the featured speaker at Pensacola State College’s fall graduation ceremony at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Pensacola Bay Center. The doors open at 1:30 p.m. PSC President Edward Meadows will confer bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificates to about 500 graduates at the ceremony. Almost 104,000 students…

PSC Gallery Opens Exhibition Season Aug. 15 with Works by Craig Hawkins

Pensacola State College opens its exhibition season with ethereal, thought-provoking works by Georgia artist Craig Hawkins. The show runs Aug. 15 to Oct. 7 at the Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the Pensacola campus. The exhibition is free and the gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

Pensacola State College Hosts 2016 College Fair for High School Juniors and Seniors Sept. 11-13

More than 60 colleges and universities will have representatives providing information at the 2016 College Fair, Sept. 11 through 13, hosted by Pensacola State College, in conjunction with the Escambia and Santa Rosa County School Boards. The three College Fair events are free and open to the public.

PSC Hosts Na’im Akbar in Free Event June 23

Distinguished scholar, clinical psychologist and author, Na’im Akbar, speaks on “Knowledge, Power and Freedom” at 6 p.m., Thursday, June 23 at Pensacola State College’s Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, Room 252, on the Pensacola campus. The public is invited to this free event and no tickets are required. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sponsored by PSC’s…

Poet Laureate Jamey Jones Presents Book Talk at PSC Library April 20

Northwest Florida Poet Laureate Jamey Jones opens up about books that have influenced his life and poetry at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 20 at Pensacola State College. The public is welcome to this free, informal event at the Edward M. Chadbourne Library, Building 20, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. A question-and-answer session follows…

See the Splendor of the Universe at PSC Planetarium and Space Theatre April 15

See the splendor of the universe at Pensacola State College’s Planetarium and Space Theatre Friday, April 15 with public shows beginning at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Located in Building 21 on the Pensacola campus, the planetarium is handicapped accessible and is showing: • 6 p.m., “From Earth to the Universe” followed by “Pirate Nights,” a…

Energetic Classical Quintet WindSync Performs at PSC April 13

Dynamic classical quintet WindSync performs at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 13 at Pensacola State College’s Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, 1000 College Blvd. Hailed by the Houston Chronicle as “revolutionary chamber musicians,” WindSync has distinguished itself among classical music ensembles as North America’s foremost emerging wind quintet. A winner of the 2012 Concert Artists…

50th Anniversary Art Students Honors Exhibition at PSC Switzer Gallery April 11-29

The 50th Anniversary Art Students Honors Exhibition is featured April 11 through 29 at Pensacola State College’s Anna Lamar Switzer Center for Visual Arts, Building 15, on the corner of Ninth Avenue and Airport Boulevard. Student work is faculty-selected and represents the finest examples of ceramics, drawings, digital images, graphic design, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture…

Pensacola Civic Band Presents “Sousa with a Twist” Featuring Guest Artist Adam Frey in Concert April 9

Pensacola Civic Band presents “Sousa with a Twist” featuring world renowned euphonium player Adam Frey in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at the Saenger Theatre, 118 S. Palafox Place. Come experience a re-creation of a concert that the Sousa Band performed at Pensacola High School in 1924. As with all Sousa concerts, the…

Browse for Bargains, Munch Some Lunch at Warrington Market Place at PSC April 9

Browse for bargains, munch some lunch and soak in the sunshine at the monthly Warrington Market Place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 9 at Pensacola State College’s Warrington campus, 5555 West Highway 98. Taste the delicacies at multiple food trucks and support local artists, craftsmen, bakers and businesses. This family-friendly event features…

Three Free “Bach’s Lunch” Concerts at PSC

Pensacola State College’s Performing Arts Department presents free “Bach’s Lunch” concerts from noon to 1 p.m., Thursdays, April 7, 14 and 21 at the gazebo by the Delaino Student Center, Building 5, on the Pensacola campus. Bring your lunch, sit under the pines, and enjoy great music. April 7, the Pensacola Guitar Orchestra performs a…

Free Activities, Fun and Food at Money Matter$ Week April 11-15

Tired of seeing your funds fizzle? Plant some financial information and grow your money! Learn to cook on a dime, understand credit and manage your finances at Pensacola State College’s annual Money Matter$ Week activities April 11 through 15. Throughout the week, there will be Money Matter$ information booths at all PSC locations, displays in…

Two PSC Students Named Coca-Cola Scholars

Two Pensacola State College students have been named 2016 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Scholars. Out of 1,900 applicants nationwide, Kimberly Bogers is one of 50 students honored as a Silver Scholar and Tammy Sutton is one of 50 students honored as a Bronze Scholar. Sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, this recognition includes a…

PSC Students Win 44 ADDYs at Local AAF Gala

Pensacola State College graphic design and photography students won 44 awards in the college/university student division at the recent 2016 American Advertising Federation Pensacola ADDY® Awards Gala. PSC students won Best of Show, Judge’s Choice, 12 Gold awards, and 30 Silver awards. Michael Daw won Best of Show with “The Keys 3-D Comic Book” in…

PSC Holds Auditions for “The Commons of Pensacola” April 4-5

Pensacola State College invites area actors to audition for the comedy, “The Commons of Pensacola,” at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 4 and 5 at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. After her husband’s Wall Street scam becomes headlines, Judith is forced to trade her luxurious New York life…

Noise Complaint Dancers at PSC March 19

Professional tap dance ensemble, Noise Complaint, electrifies the Pensacola State College stage at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus, 1000 College Blvd. This youthful, high-energy troupe uses costumes, sets and choreography to present a cosplay dance show that will have you glued to your…

PSC Presents “Grande Romanza” March 11

“Grande Romanza” brings romantic Broadway and operetta musical selections to the Pensacola State College stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. Stefano and Nina Tanchietti, a dynamic tenor and soprano duo, perform classic love songs with fully-staged scenes, lavish costumes and choreographed dances.…

Spelman College Glee Club Performs Free Concert at PSC Amos Studio March 7

The renowned Spelman College Glee Club performs a free concert at 7 p.m. Monday, March 7, at Pensacola State College’s Jean and Paul Amos Studio, WSRE-TV Building 23, 1000 College Blvd. The public is invited and the doors open at 6:30 p.m. Recognized for its choral excellence for more than 50 years, the Spelman College…

Charlene Gilbert Presents Acclaimed Documentary “Homecoming” Free at PSC March 5

Filmmaker, producer and professor Charlene Gilbert presents her acclaimed documentary, “Homecoming …Sometimes I am Haunted by Memories of Red Dirt and Clay,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at Pensacola State College’s Hagler Auditorium, Building 2, Room 252, on the Pensacola campus. The event is free and the public is invited. Doors open at 6:30…

Free Midday Planetarium Laser Shows for Students, Faculty and Staff

Got a lunch break? Spend it at the PSC Planetarium feasting on stunning visuals and mesmerizing music by an incredible array of artists such as Fat Boy Slim, Sting, The Police, Blue Oyster Cult, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, and Foo Fighters, to name a few. Using a special laser projector, the Planetarium…

“The Devil’s Horn” Hits the Right Notes at PSC Book Talk Feb. 17

Local musician Thom Botsford hits the right notes as he combines saxophone selections with a discussion of “The Devil’s Horn” by Michael Segell at Pensacola State College’s monthly Book Talk at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. The public is welcome to this free, informal event at the Edward M. Chadbourne Library, Building 20, on the…

Pensacola State College Presents SWERVE/dance Company Jan. 23

Pensacola State College Lyceum Series presents the SWERVE/dance Company performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, in the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium, Building 8, on the Pensacola campus. Celebrating 20 years, SWERVE/dance is a modern dance company comprised of professional dancers from varied performing backgrounds who create, perform and present contemporary dance. SWERVE is under…

Office 365 for Free!

Pensacola State College partners with Microsoft to provide Office 365 to our students for email and collaboration.  Included in the Office 365 suite is cloud based email and Office apps as well as a full 1 TB of cloud storage in OneDrive…and now students can download the suite for free to personally owned devices! This automatically updatable,…

Two PSC Athletes Ink Deals With Division 1 Universities

Two Pensacola State College athletes committed to Division-1 universities during a signing ceremony on Tuesday. Bevia Robinson, a PSC softball shortstop, will play at Mississippi State next fall, while Jamal Thomas, a shooting guard on the Pirates basketball team, will be at Charleston Southern University. “I’m pretty excited to be heading to a D-1 school…

PSC Student Publications Win 14 Awards in State Competition

Pensacola State College’s student newspaper and literary magazine recently won 14 awards at the 56th annual Florida College System Publications Association conference in Orlando. The Kilgore Review literary magazine won second place in fiction for a submission from Michael Hughes and third place in poetry for works by Becca Juntunen, Sarah Berrisford and Charles Phillips.…

Tattoos Across Nations and Hepatitis C Awareness Event

Wednesday November 4th, 12:30-2:30pm, Student Center (Bldg 5) This event is FREE! Everyone is welcome, and participants will (while supplies last) • receive collectible pins • receive pizza and a drink • have the option of getting a temporary tattoo with henna or tempura paint Phi Theta Kappa members have researched human expression through tattoos…