a great Valencia alumni blog

Please be sure to take a moment to check out this inspirational and insightful site:
http://willyoubemyhero.wordpress.com/
Here, in her own words, Laura (Valencia alumna, 2006) shares why she started her blog and the important goal she hopes to accomplish:
I’ve decided to write a blog that will chronicle my search for a spokesperson for people with the condition [...]

foundation f.a.q for you

Valencia students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff have questions about what the Valencia Foundation is and how the organization supports Valencia Community College. Below are frequently asked questions and answers. Provided so you can be one of Those-in-the-Know.

alas, alumni welcome!

Did you know that annual alumni membership is absolutely free at Valencia?
Please take a moment to reconnect and get involved with exciting Alumni Association benefits and events.  We invite you to fill out the membership registration form online today!
Already a member?   Please complete the alumni class notes online. We’d like to know what you’ve been doing: [...]

making strides at urban flats

You are cordially invited to attend a happy hour full of free flowing wine and food, all the while benefiting a great cause: American Cancer Society’s ‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Meet at Urban Flats in downtown Orlando from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Thursday October 29th.

in memory of Tina Collyer

Family creates scholarship in memory of Valencia student Christine “Tina” Collyer

valencia grad to be published in literary anthology

Jared Silvia, a Valencia Community College graduate from the Winter Park Campus, has been selected to have his creative writing published in Phi Theta Kappa’s 2009 edition of “Nota Bene,” the society’s literary honors anthology.
 Silvia was one of 15 Phi Theta Kappa members nationally to have his work chosen for publication. Two of his short [...]

valencia student featured on CNN special

 Valencia Student to be Featured on CNN Special, “Latino in America”
Orlando, FL – Valencia Community College student Carlos Robles will be featured in the documentary, “Latino in America,” which will debut Oct. 21 and 22 on CNN and CNN en Español. Robles’ story will air on the 22nd.
The two-night, four-hour documentary, hosted by correspondent Soledad [...]

class notes: our valencia graduates

RON G. SWORD III 2007, 2009
Ron is a member of The Institute for the Advancement of the Aural Arts (IAAA), an international visiting group of seven musicians and educators who present concerts, master classes and workshops based on the most
contemporary musical thinking on a worldwide basis. Ron’s company, Sword
Guitars, builds guitars in microtonal tunings. His [...]

chorus groups seek new members

Valencia Community College’s ensemble and chorus groups are looking for new members for the fall term. Opportunities are available to all students, staff, faculty and community members.
 There are three opportunities available:
 Voices of Valencia
Now in its 13th year, the Voices of Valencia is a musical group for singers of all levels. The group performs all over [...]

community

President Sandy Shugart elaborates on Florida’s community colleges adding bachelor’s degrees, changing their names to “college” or “state college,” and Valencia’s partnership with UCF. Dr. Shugart provides readers an update on these issues with a focus on Valencia’s direction.

facebook & twitter

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