SFSC Gets $47,203 In State,s $1.5 Million Allocation To Expand Entrepreneurship Education And Training
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March 4, 2021, •
SFSC Gets $47,203 In State,s $1.5 Million Allocation
To Expand Entrepreneurship Education And Training
South Florida State College rounded graduate and this is the future," said Commis-
is slated to receive $47,203 in another step toward our goal to sioner Corcoran. "The idea is
grant funds to expand entre- make Florida the best state in that we do not want to just
preneurship education and the nation for workforce edu- technically train, but to also
training. cation by 2030." equip all students with the nec-
Commissioner of Education Florida's Perkins V State essary employability skills."
Richard Corcoran announced Plan has committed to creating The $1.5 million will fund a
the recipients of the Depart· a robust entrepreneurial variety of initiatives, such as
ment of Education's Perkins V statewide ecosystem through teacher professional develop-
Entrepreneurship Education its CTE programs. The plan ment and certification pro-
and Training Grant on Feb. 24. recognizes how self-employ- grams in entrepreneurship
The grant aims to help scale ment and the ability to create education to development of
entrepreneurship-related initia- value contributes to Florida's student idea-accelerator pro-
tives across the state's career economic security. For this grams or start-up CfE boot
and technical education (CI'E) reason, the plan attempts to camps for budding entrepre-
programs. A total of 22 agen- help all CTE stakeholders un- neurs~ and underwriting the
cies were awarded, ranging derstand how to better support costs associated with integrat-
from $25,000 to $100,000 dol- interdisciplinary and entrepre- ing entreprenellflihip education
lars for each proposal. neurial ways of thinking and and training into existing CTE
"While we know the quality acting across all career path- programs of study. The grant
of Florida's career and techni- ways. aims to help school districts
cal education programs is un- "Being an entrepreneur, or and colleges expand commu-
matched, it is vital that our an intrapreneur- an employee nity and business partnerships
students graduate as critical who can add value from within to better connect CTE students
thinkers, value creators and - is a viable path to improving with area enterprises and ven-
excellent communicators.'' Florida's economic and social ture capitalists.
said Governor Ron DeSantis. mobility rates. CTE does not For infonnation about the
"Entrepreneurship education just prepare students to take Florida Department of Educa-
and training ensures for a well- jobs, but to create the jobs of tion, visit www.fldoe.org.
I March 9, 2021 www.hlghlandsnewssun.com
SFSC students present scientific research
Spedll te tM .......... and Kosha Upadhyaya metabolism and cancer Feb. 26 and 27. We had
llws·San researched genes that are gene expression. a great turnout, and I'm
PROVIDED BY SotrrH FLORIDA involved in blood vessel Amy Bohan, SFSC looking forward to the
STATE COlLEGE formation and neuron biology instructor and Experimental Biology
function. Devan Patel Honors Program director, and Florida Academy
AVON PARK- Nine. "'~ assessed if high sugar and Dr. James Hawker, of Science conferences,
South Florida State affected the function of dean of arts and sciences, where we will also have
College (SFSC) students endothelial cells (cells presented a workshop at students present their
presented at the 2021 that line blood vessels). the conference that dis- work."
Florida Undergraduate Osbaldo Cisneros is cussed how SFSC adjust- According to the FURC
Research Conference looking at angiogenesis - ed through the pandemic, website, the benefits of
(FURC) that was held this blood vessel formation - keeping students engaged undergraduate participa-
year in a virtual format. and the potential influ- in undergraduate tion in research are many:
FURC is one of the ence that endothelial cells research. it increases students' log-
largest multi-disciplinary have on angiogenesis. "I'm pleased with ical and critical thinldng
research conferences in Carl and Coralis Ewing how our students have skiUs;increasesstudent
the United States and is are researching if freely adapted in times ofthis. retention, achievement,
open to all undergraduate circulating biomarkers in pandemic," Bohan said. and persistence, especial-
researchers in Florida to canine plasma influence "Not only have we been ly for underrepresented
present their research both cardiovascular heart able to continue meeting. groups; is associated with
in a poster format. The function and kidney func- biweekly via Zoom to a stronger identity as a
conference offers college tion in canines. AngeUque discuss science-related scientist; increases the
and university students Robinson is researching if papers, but we have been UkeUhood of students
presentation experience, biomarkers from patient able to virtually meet pursuing a graduate
networking opportuni- tissue can be used to test once a month for our degree;blcreasesstu-
ties, and professional for colorectal cancer. Undergraduate Research dents' self-confidence in
development workshops. Camila Rimoldi exam- Forums at SFSC. Our designing and executing
The February 2021 FURC ined whether certain students have been able scholarly or research
was hosted by the Florida genes involved in sound to continue working in projects; and increases
Undergraduate Research generation, detection, or the lab in some capacity, their overall satisfaction
Association and Florida reception are also found which has allowed them with their undergraduate
State University {FSU). in coral, as they may use to progress in their educational experience.
The SFSC students' sound for communi- reseal$. It is rewarding For more information
scientific research presen- cation. Angela Huange to see so many students about undergraduate
tations for the conference is researching whether from SFSC present their research at SFSC, contact
were varied and, for the circadian rhythms (dally data in this new virtual Dr. James Hawker at
lay person, seemingly tight and dark cycles) format, as seen during 863·784· 7329 or james.
complex. Kyra Wickham affect thyroid tumor cell FURC, held by FSU, on hawker@southflorida.edu.
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Page6 Thursday, March 11, 2021
Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts:
to offer 4 free performances .
By TOM MEISENHEIMIR
CoRRESPONDENT
AVON PARK- The
WJ.ldstein Center for the
Performing Arts on the
campus of South Florida
State College has a
1,400-seat state-of-the-art
theater.
Since 1984 it has been
the "go to" place to see
world class entertainment
right here in Highlands
County.
The theater, in a
normal year, presents 10
matinee shows, usually
on 1\J.esdays starting at
1:30 p.m. and eight to 10
Artist Series productions
weekly at 7:00 p.m. during
the winter/spring season.
They range from tribute
shows to Broadway plays,
to musical dance perfor-
mances. Another smaller
co;zy theater on campus is staff. Shows sometimes
home to'three-to four jazz require crews between six
concerts. and 60 people, assuring
This season the theater first -class entertainment.
The theater also has a Oncly Garren has been with SFSC since 2014 as their Director of
had a number of can- Cultural Programs.
cellations as performers IS-member advisory
chose not to travel. committee of residents Garren has worked New York City. During
However many entertain- from Highlands, Hardee as a Major Gifts Officer that time she travels
ers did not cancel, know- and DeSoto counties. for the Red Cross in the Big Apple attending
ing that the theater took The staff is led by Cindy Pennsylvania and was various shows to search
great precautions to keep Garren, M.FA, who has CEO of the Girl Scouts for appropriate entertain-
attendees safe with social been Director of Cultural for 5 112 years in Penn. ment for SFSC. She also
distancing. American Programs since 2014. She served as executive attends another traveling
Sweethearts and the Theater attendees see director of Broward State booking conference.
Celtic Angels show last Garren as she walks on College's concert hall She is called regularly
week was wonderful. stage to greet the audi- which is the home of the by booking agents and
Shows are still sched- ence prior to every show. Miami City Ballet. Garren checks out other shows
uled March through She usually appears on said, "I've loved and been happening throughout
June, four of them, via a stage dressed in an outfit involved in theater since Florida.
grant from the National that fits the performance. the 4th grade." Garren is excited to
Endowment for the Arts. Her vibrant personality The average cost to announce a Kaleidoscope
The WJ.ldstein Center and sense of humor sets bring one performance Series of four shows she
staff includes a sound the stage for a wonderful TOM MEISENHEIMER/CORRESPONDENT to the Wildstein Center is is brining via a grant from
and a light technician, evening of entertainment. Than Alan Jay Wldstein Center for the Performing Arts. $22,500. That does not in- the National Endowment
volunteer manager, box Making pre-perfor- clude hotel costs to house for the Arts. Tickets are
office staff, house man- mance announcements sum up her work in two for Public Management, the entertainers, food, required and are available
agers, a work study and is just a minor role that words, "networker" and International Association marketing, advertising, four per family. Visit
social media assistant Garren plays. She is "negotiator." of Auditorium Managers. copyright fees or software sfscARTS.org for details.
and over I 00 volunteer literally responsible for Garren grew up in In 1999 she was a mem- needed to handle ticket Garren said, "The free
ushers. Entertainers every show and it is a Nanticoke, Pa. She ber of that year's Super sales. events bring people here
also bring their own Herculean task. You can received her B.A. in Bowl Entertainment Garren said that she is who usually cannot afford
Theater from Penn State, Committee. Besides her two years out finding and a show ticket. It also
University Park, and her work at SFSC she volun- arranging shows for a giv- introduces our regular
M.F.A degree in Theater teers with the United Way en season. One performer attendees to new venues."
from the University
of North Carolina at
of Central Florida and took her four years to
the Tourist Development schedule. Every year
"We were denied a
grant the first two years
Greensboro. She is also a Council of Highlands she attends a National
graduate from the School County. Booking Conference in CENTEII14r~ Page 14 • Thursday, March 11,2021
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Cindy Garren greets aU pests to the Wildstein theater prior
to every performance to adcnowleclge sponsors and upcoming
shows.
11-year-old girl groWing
. . . . .. u~under the Taliban in
""" anJstan in 200 .
a story with the potential
thatlapplied.Thisyear to unite and heal.
we received a $10,000 gift Rudram Dance
to present four diverse Company will visit June
performances." com- 19 at 7 p.m. They will
mented Garren. Seeking make it easy for the
a grant from the National audience to experience
Endowment for the Arts the grandeur of Indian
is very competitive. Most classical dance. It will
grants are only awarded be an ideal performance
to major arts organiza- both enlightening and
tions. Receiving this grant inspiring.
speaks to how positive Highlands County can
the Wlldstein Center is thank former college
regarded. President Dr. Catherine P.
Daniela Soledade will · Cornelius for her vision.
perform Saturday, March She felt the community
27 at 7 p.m. She interprets needed a theater offering
bossa nova classics and many types of entertain-
puts a Brazilian touch on ment if we were to attract
jazz standards. families and retirees to
The Lee Boys will move here. The Wlldstein
performAprillO at 7 p.m. Center for the Performing Volunteer Janke Steven's has voklnteerecl at the Wllclstefn
They play "sacred steel" Arts is now a testimony to Center for four yean. Here she hands out a performance
music rooted in Gospel that vision. booklet listing upcoming shows, sponsor and dOnors names as This Is the fifth year that Wlldsteln Center friendly usher volun-
infused with rhythm and The Center's curtain wen as detailed lnfonnatioa about the theater. teer Clair Smith has help attendees find their seats prior to a
blues, jazz, rock, funk, will rise again with shows perfomance.
Tickets sales start in are so important to us,"
hip-hop, country and planned for the 2021- . August. Businesses and said Garren.
African music. 2022 season. They will be individuals can benefit Call the theater at
An award winning revealed May 1. You can from season and individ- 863-784-7178 to find out
animated film, "The join over 58,169 residents ual show sponsorships. how you can become a
Breadwinner' will be and tourists who have "Our ticket prices are sponsor or a volunteer
shown Aprill5 and again attended one or more reasonable but only cover usher for the 2021-2022
Aprill6 at 7 p.m. It is of the Wlldstein Center's 49% of the cost of a show. season.
the story of Parvana, an many events. That is why our sponsors
Dorothy Horman is Captain of the usher volunteers at the Wild-
stein Center. She has volunteered for 12 years and was voted '
Volunteer of the Year in 2016.• ' . •
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COURTESY PHOTO
The Lee BoJS wiH perform at tbe Alan JaJ Wlldstein Center for tbe Perfonnlng Arts at SFSC In Avon Park on Saturday, AprH 10.
Lee Boys to
perform at SFSC
SPECIAL ro HmHLANos SuN nephews, Alvin Cordy John Legend and The
Jr. (seven-string bass), Roots - all of whom have
AVON PARK- The Earl Walker (drums), and performed with the Lee
Lee Boys, one of the top Roosevelt Collier (ped- Boys and/or invited them
"sacred steer bands in al-steel). Chris Johnson, a to tour with them.
the United States, are young pedal-steel player "Their 2019 "live on
scheduled to pedorm at from Miami, has joined the East Coast" album
the Alan Jay Waldstein The Lee Boys. Johnson, reached number one on
Center for the Pedorming a huge fan of Collier's, is the chart and it was a
Arts at South Florida making qltite a name for follow up to their impres-
State College (SFSC) in himself and has shared sive "Testify" album," said
Avon Park at 7 p.m. on the stage with Anders Cindy Garren, director
Saturday, AprillO..The - Osborne, Warren Haynes, of cultural programs at
pedormance is free, but Robert Randolph, Eric SFSC. "This promises
tickets are required due to Gales, Campbell Brothers to be a raucous, funky
social distancing. and more. pedormance for the
Sacred Steel is a FoUowing a blazing whole family, and I expect
music style and African pedormance at the 2008 to see people dancing in
American tradition that Bonnaroo, The Lee Boys the aisles. This is a casual
evolved out of the House were asked to pedorm on dress event."
of God Pentecostal NBC's "Late Night with Face masks are
churches during the Conan O'Brien." Their required during the
1930s. Worship services, rousing pedormance pedormance. Seating is
driven by a lap steel had the host jumping out socially distanced. Tickets
guitar, were punctuated of his chair and raving are available oriline at
by "shout" or "praise" about the band. The sfscARTS.org or by calling
music. In the 1970s, Lee Boys are also the the SFSC Box Office at
the pedal-steel guitar subject of a Florida Public 863-784-7178.
was introduced into the Broadcasting System The Alan Jay Wtldstein
House of God by musi- (PBS) documentary. Center for the Performing
cians including Maurice In the last decade, The Arts is located on the
"Ted" Beard Jr., Calvin Lee Boys have pedormed campus of South Florida .
Cooke, Chuck Campbell for more than 750,000 State College located at
and Acome Coffee. music fans at festivals 600 West College Drive in
Determined to incorpo- throughout the United Avon Park. Parking is free.
rate the pedal-steel into States, Canada, Europe Upcoming free per-
their musical tradition, and Asia. Their unique formances include: "The
they developed unique sound has attracted Breadwinner," the award
tunings, pedal setups and musical artists such as winning animated film
playing techniques. The Allman Brothers on Thursday, April15
The Lee Boys are a Band, B..B. King, Buddy at 4:30 p.m. and Friday,
family group which Guy, Robert Plant, April16 at 7 p.m. and
consists of three broth- Robert Randolph, Derek Rudram Dance Company,
ers: Alvin Lee (guitar), Trucks, Mavis Staples, a classical Indian dance
Derrick Lee and Keith Lee Gov't Mule, Blind Boys of company on Saturday,
(vocals), along with their Alabama, Black Crowes, June 19 at 7 p.m.:: ASI HIGHlANDS NEWS-SUN I March 24,2021 www.hlghlandsnewssun.com
SFSC students present scientific research at Florida Academy of Sciences
Spal to the Highlands The Academy sponsors College and Hillsborough all of our students that
NtwS·S• the Florida Junior Community College. presented their research
PRoviDED BY SoUTil FLORIDA Academy of Science SFSC's Osbaldo at the Florida Academy of
ST"TE CoLLEGE to encourage young Cisneros, who presented Sciences annual meeting,"
scientists; publishes the "TGF Family Receptors said Dr. James Hawker,
AVON PARK - Four quarterly journal, "Florida ACVRL-1, TGF R-1, and SFSC dean of arts and
South Florida State Scientist"; and sponsors Endoglin Are Expressed sciences. "Presenting one's
College {SFSC) students an annual meeting to give on Human Endothelial research work to fellow
presented research at the members an opportunity Cells," tied for second students and faculty from -. -- {~L . :- ---·.
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84th annual meeting of to present papers, honor place for best undergrad- all over the state is a vital
the Florida Academy of their peers, and partici- uate poster in biology. The component of learning I·
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Sciences that was held pate in multidisciplinary other SFSC undergraduate to do research. Students 1: .-... '---=~~ . II .. ,.. _· -
on Friday, March 19 and scientific e.¥changes. student presentations articulating their project
Saturday, March 20 in a
virtual format. Bethune-
Cookman University
hosted the annual
Although most uri- '
dergraduate researchers
presenting at the Florida
Academy of Sciences
were from Angelique
Robertson on "Biomarkers
to Predict Metastasis in
Colorectal Cancer," and
gives them important
communication sldlls that
they can apply in their
future studies and career."
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COURTESY/CISNEROS VIA SFSC
meeting. meeting were from state Carl and Coralis Ewing on Hawker ser-ved as a·
The Florida Academy or private universities, "Expression Profiling of judge for the Florida Osbaldo Osneros' poster used IR hJs presentation before Floridl
of Sciences was founded SFSC students came Circulating MicroRNAs in Junior Academy of AcademJ of Sciences. Osneros placed secOnd place fer best
in 1936 and is the Florida from one of three Florida Canine Congestive Heart Sciences research presen- undergraclute poster in biology.
affiliate of the American state colleges that made Failure and Associated tations in biology.
Association for the presentations includ- Disorders." For more information research at SFSC, contact or james.hawker@south-
Advancement of Science. ing Indian River State "We are thrilled for about undergraduate Hawker at 863·784-7329 florida.edu.You can also read
