Spotlights

Spotlights

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• Publish Your Writing at EFSC

  April 27, 2023 - We've relit The Lantern, EFSC's literary journal, and we're now collecting content for review. Students, staff, and faculty may submit up to three pieces each semester. Read More

• Lead365 Conference Registration

  September 24, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College is providing free registration for to up to 500 currently enrolled EFSC students to attend the virtual Lead365 National Conference from Monday, October 5 to Monday, October 19, 2020. Read More

• EFSC Honors Employees for Exemplary Performance

  August 26, 2020 - Ten Eastern Florida State College employees have been named STARS Award winners for their exemplary performance during the past academic year. Read More

• Attention EFSC Spring 2020 Graduates: We're Celebrating You This Thursday

  May 11, 2020 - Eastern Florida State College's special Virtual Commencement Ceremony held online at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 14 also will include the addition of a drive-up celebration opportunity that day on EFSC's Melbourne campus. Read More

• EFSC Represented at National Conference

  March 12, 2020 - EFSC students, faculty and staff recently attended the 14th Annual Black, Brown and College Bound (BBCB) Summit in Tampa, a conference that focuses on success for African American and Latino students from across the nation. Read More

• EFSC Faculty Member and Student Recognized by EFSC Trustees

  October 14, 2019 - Two members of the Eastern Florida State College community were recognized Monday by the Board of Trustees for their exceptional performance. Read More

• EFSC Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

  September 15, 2019 - Eastern Florida State College will be hosting several contests and events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. Read More

• EFSC Honors Nine Employees for Exemplary Performance

  August 8, 2019 - Nine Eastern Florida State College employees were named STARS Award winners Thursday for their exemplary performance during the past year. Read More

• EFSC is Celebrating National Library Week

  EFSC is commemorating National Library Week with various activities including Fine Forgiveness for undamaged, late items that are returned April 8-12. Read More

• Celebrate National Superhero Week at EFSC

  The EFSC Career Planning and Development Center invites you to stop by and find your inner superhero! Read More

• EFSC Planning Hispanic Heritage Month Events

  Eastern Florida State College is hosting several events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. Read More

• EFSC Employees Honored as STARS Winners

  August 9, 2018 - Ten Eastern Florida State College employees were named STARS Award winners Thursday for their exemplary performance during the past year. Read More

• EFSC Fall Term 2018 Welcome Events to Take Place in August

  July 16, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College is celebrating the start of Fall Term 2018 with welcome events on each campus beginning Monday, August 13, 2018. Read More

• EFSC Honors Employees for Dedication and Service

  April 26, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College honored 90 of its employees Thursday for their service in helping students attain their educational goals. Read More

• Cheerleading Team Coming to EFSC

  April 26, 2018 - Eastern Florida State College will hold tryouts in the fall for a new co-ed cheerleading squad, with a spring informational session scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 6 PM. Read More

• EFSC Campuses to Hold Bi-Annual Finals Fest

  April 23, 2018 - The Office of Student Life on each Eastern Florida State College campus is celebrating Finals Fest the week of Monday, April 30. Read More

• EFSC to Hold Accessibility Awareness Week

  To increase awareness of accessibility, Student Access for Improved Learning (SAIL) and the Offices of Student Life at Eastern Florida State College have planned a variety of events on each campus the week of April 16-19, 2018. Read More

• EFSC is Celebrating National Library Week

  EFSC is commemorating Library Week with various activities including Fine Forgiveness for undamaged late items that are returned April 16-20, with fines $9.99 or under waived. Read More

• Titan Con 2018 Information & Schedule

  January 30, 2018 - EFSC students, faculty & staff: make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Titan Con, a day-long event March 15 on the Palm Bay campus featuring comic, anime and pop culture panels, plus interactive activity sessions hosted by EFSC faculty and students. Read More

• Fire Engines Donated to EFSC Fire Training Center

  December 11, 2017 - Students training to become firefighters at Eastern Florida State College got some important new tools Monday with the donation of two fire engines from local fire departments. Read More

• EFSC Joins Puerto Rico Relief Efforts

  September 28, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College is partnering with the Brevard Hispanic Alliance to provide relief from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria and is asking students, faculty and staff to donate badly needed supplies. Read More

• EFSC President Makes Post-Irma Campus Visits

  September 21, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey visited all four campuses Thursday in the wake of Hurricane Irma, talking with students, faculty and staff to address their needs and make sure things were running smoothly. Read More

• EFSC Student Information: Impact of Hurricane Irma Closure

  September 18, 2017 - View full text of email sent to Eastern Florida State College students from Dr. Linda Miedema, Vice President, Academic/Student Affairs and Chief Learning Officer regarding the impact of Hurricane Irma closure and reopening on Sept. 18. Read More

• EFSC Holding Auditions for "Proof" by David Auburn

  September 18, 2017 - Auditions for the play "Proof" by David Auburn, originally scheduled for Tuesday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 13, have been rescheduled due to Hurricane Irma. Read More

• Hispanic Heritage Month Events Planned at EFSC

  August 31, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will host several events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. Read More

• College President Praises Faculty, Staff for EFSC Achievements

  August 10, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College President Dr. Jim Richey praised faculty and staff for EFSC’s achievements Thursday during a Welcome Back gathering to mark the start of the Fall Term. Read More

• EFSC Celebrating Fall Term 2017 with Back to Campus Events

  August 2, 2017 - The Office of Student Life on each campus will hold several celebratory events during the month of August to welcome new and returning students to Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• Real-World Field Trip Visits EFSC Aviation Maintenance Students

  August 1, 2017 - The classroom took an exciting show-and-tell spin Tuesday as Eastern Florida Aviation Maintenance Technology program students got to see and hear how the engines they work on perform when used inside a jet drag racer. Read More

• Finals Fest to be Held in May

  April 26, 2017 - To better prepare students to face end-of-term challenges, the Eastern Florida State College Office of Student Life will be sponsoring their bi-annual Finals Fest event from May 1 through May 4. Read More

• Earth Day 2017 Events Planned at EFSC

  April 18, 2017 - Eastern Florida State College will celebrate Earth Day, which officially takes place this year on Saturday, April 22, with a party on each campus featuring free food, music and a variety of different activities. Read More

• Library Week 2017

  April 7, 2017 - Join us for activities on your campus the week of April 17-21, including an author visit to the Titusville Library and a Knowledge Quest or Scavenger Hunt on the other EFSC campuses for currently enrolled EFSC students, plus a prize basket opportunity for faculty and staff as well. Read More

• EFSC to Hold First Annual Titan-Con at Palm Bay Campus

  Come check out the First Annual EFSC Titan-Con on Thursday, March 30, 2017! Join us from 11 AM to 8 PM on the Palm Bay campus for a full day of comic, anime and pop culture panels, plus interactive activity sessions hosted by EFSC faculty and students. Read More

• Black History Month Events Planned at EFSC

  January 25, 2017 - In commemoration of Black History Month, Eastern Florida State College will be hosting a variety of events on each campus in February. Students and the general public are welcome to attend. Events are listed by campus below. Read More

• EFSC Recognizing Florida First Responder Appreciation Week

  January 9, 2017 - To acknowledge those who serve and protect the community each day, Eastern Florida State College is celebrating Florida First Responder Appreciation Week from January 9-13. Read More

• Spring Term Welcome Back Events Scheduled for January

  The week of January 23, Eastern Florida State College will hold a Welcome Back event on each campus for Spring Term 2017. Read More

• Melbourne Campus Claims Hacker's Cup Victory

  November 30, 2016 - After completing four correct problems in two hours and 22 minutes, Melbourne campus student Matthew Burcik was ultimately declared the winner of Eastern Florida State College's 2nd Annual Intercampus Hacker's Cup Programming Competition. Read More

• Finals Fest to be Held on December 5 and 6

  November 21, 2016 - To help students alleviate stress during final exams week, the Eastern Florida State College Office of Student Life will be sponsoring the annual Finals Fest event on Monday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 6. Read More

• EFSC Melbourne Campus Hosting Constitution Day Observance

  September 8, 2016 - The Melbourne Campus of Eastern Florida State College will hold a special Constitution Day event on Monday, Sept. 12 at 12:30 p.m. in the Building 4 Auditorium. Read More

• EFSC Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

  September 8, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College will be hosting several events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. Read More

• Zika Virus Information and Prevention

  August 11, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College is monitoring a federal health advisory on Zika virus in the state of Florida, with a focus on eliminating standing water that contributes to mosquito breeding and sharing resources aimed at protecting the college community. Read More

• EFSC Employees Honored with STARS Awards

  August 11, 2016 - Ten employees were honored for their exemplary performance at Eastern Florida State College during Thursday's Welcome Back program as recipients of the College's STARS Award. Read More

• Cocoa Campus Building 9 Classes Relocated for Remainder of Summer Term

  July 18, 2016 - Following a one-day closure that canceled day and evening classes on July 13 due to air conditioning issues, the Cocoa Campus reopened for normal operations and classes on Thursday, July 14. The one exception is Building 9 which did not reopen until July 18. However, due to the limited time left in summer term, classes normally held in Building 9 will remain in their revised locations. Read More

• EFSC Students Send Technology Package to "Edge of Space"

  May 4, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College Aerospace Technology students successfully created a life support experiment that was launched this week as part of a high-altitude balloon launch system that carried the project 20 miles above the Earth. Read More

• EFSC Recognizes 2016 Campus Award Recipients

  April 28, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College recognized the achievements of outstanding students and adjunct instructors. Recipients represented each of the four campuses, the Public Safety Institute and eLearning. Read More

• Students Represented EFSC at Florida Undergraduate Research Conference

  EFSC students took part in the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference during the spring term at The University of Tampa. 20 students and five faculty members attended, representing the Melbourne, Titusville, and Palm Bay campuses. Read More

• Celebrate National Library Week 2016 and Enter to Win Great Prizes

  April 6, 2016 - Eastern Florida State College, in partnership with all campus libraries, will celebrate National Library Week with the theme "Libraries Transform." Events or activities will be held at each campus and include the opportunity to win a variety of prizes. Read More

• Eastern Florida Honors Community, College First Responders

  December 17, 2015 - Be sure to thank a police officer. And a firefighter. And a paramedic. And a security officer as part of First Responder Appreciation Week in Florida that runs Jan. 4-8. Read More

• Citizen Scholar a Beacon of Light to the Visually Impaired

  December 8, 2015 - Eastern Florida State College student Andy Miles, left almost completely blind after a brutal attack, exemplifies what an educational institution can offer its students - and what a student can offer their community. Read More

• EFSC Study Abroad Trips Bring Courses to Life

  October 13, 2015 - Each year, Eastern Florida State College offers its Study Abroad Program, an exciting travel opportunity that allows students to learn outside the textbook and better understand the complex world around them. Read More

• EFSC Music Alumni to Assist with Recital

  September 15, 2015 - EFSC music alumni, Tabitha Swalef, returns to the Cocoa Campus to assist with a Sept. 29 music seminar/recital that will also include a showcase for local middle school students. Read More

• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at EFSC

  September 15, 2015 - Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Read More

• Rockledge Street Named for Longtime Educator

  September 3, 2015 - The City of Rockledge has renamed a city street "Dr. Joe Lee Smith Drive" in honor of the lengthy community service of Dr. Smith, Eastern Florida State College's executive advisor to the president and College ambassador and 30-year-plus Rockledge city councilman. Read More

• Tropical Storm Erika Updates

  August 27, 2015 - EFSC Emergency Management is actively monitoring Tropical Storm Erika with updates posted to the college website as needed. Read More

• Employees Honored with Welcome Back STARS Awards

  August 13, 2015 - Twelve employees were honored for their dedicated service to Eastern Florida State College during Thursday's Welcome Back program when they were recognized as recipients of the new STARS award program. Read More

• Eastern Florida Graduate Wins International Art Contest

  February 3, 2015 - Megan Nelson has placed in the International Illustrators of the Future art contest which focuses on fantasy and science-fiction themed artwork and writing. Read More

• Math Boot Camp Planned

  January 29, 2015 - All campuses will be holding a math boot camp to help "workout" your brain. Read More

• Welcome Back to Spring 2015 Events Planned for Students

  January 21, 2015 - Eastern Florida students can start the spring term right by attending their campus's Welcome Back event the week of Jan. 26.. Read More

• Black History Month Events Span Eastern Florida Campuses

  January 21, 2015 - A variety of events designed for Eastern Florida students and the general public will take place during February's commemoration of Black History Month. Read More

• Eastern Florida First Responders Honored

  January 8, 2015 - First responders who work at Eastern Florida State College were honored Thursday as the college marked First Responder Appreciate Week in Florida. Read More

• Graduation Supplies Highlighted at Grad Fair

  November 24, 2014 - All four EFSC bookstores will showcase graduations supplies, including caps, gowns and announcements at a Dec. 3 Grad Fair. Read More

• Group Study Session

  October 16, 2014 - Core Scholar Peer Tutors will be hosting two Group Study Sessions on October 30 focusing on graphing biological data and staying within the guidelines of a writing assignment. Read More

• Preschoolers Complete the EFSC Life Cycle

  September 18, 2014 - The Child Development Centers at Eastern Florida State College are receiving the best vote of confidence possible: graduates from the Center's preschool programs are now returning with their own children. Read More

• EFSC Faculty & Staff Prepare for Fall Term

  August 14, 2014 - Several hundred faculty and staff gathered on the Melbourne campus Thursday for the traditional 'Welcome Back' event marking the start of the fall term at Eastern Florida State College. Read More

• EFSC Students Beautify Pridmore Center for Women & Children

  August 11, 2014 - For their spring semester service project, the students in Eastern Florida State College's Honors Community Involvement Class on the Melbourne Campus beautified the landscaping of a transitional housing center and uplifted the spirits of the women and children who live there. Read More

• EFSC Writing Centers Offer Free Help

  June 19, 2014 - Writing Centers on two Eastern Florida State College campuses provide writing assistance to students from all disciplines. Read More

• KSC Director Bob Cabana's Commencement Address

  May 15, 2014 - Former astronaut and Kennedy Space Center Director Robert Cabana spoke at the noon graduation ceremony for Eastern Florida State College, telling the grads to live life with passion, never give up and reach for the highest goals. Read More

• Florida Governor Congratulates Spring Graduates

  May 15, 2014 - Spring commencement at Eastern Florida State College includes a congratulatory letter from Governor Rick Scott asking graduates to "put (their) education and skills to work right here in the Sunshine State." Read More

• State of the College Address

  April 9, 2014 - Dr. Jim Richey, President of Eastern Florida State College, delivered a State of the College address to students, faculty and staff at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus. Read More

• EFSC Online Visual and Literary e-zine Accepting Student, Faculty and Staff Submissions

  March 18, 2014 - Eastern Florida State College Cocoa Campus's online visual and literary arts e-zine, published biannually, is now accepting submissions from EFSC's students, staff, and faculty. Read More

• Students Shine at Research Conference

  March 5, 2014 - Four students from Eastern Florida State College shined in the spotlight recently when their scientific projects were presented at the Florida Undergraduate Research Conference at Florida International University in Miami. Read More

• Wellness Program Benefits EFSC Employees

  March 3, 2014 - Full-time employees covered by Florida Blue through the College can once again take part in the BlueRewards Health and Wellness program, which can earn up to $175 in rewards. Read More

• Experiencing the Magic of College

  February 18, 2014 - Eastern Florida State College students recently attended the 8th Annual Black Brown College Bound summit in Tampa, which featured basketball legend Magic Johnson. Read More

• Distinguished Educator Nominations

  January 28, 2014 - Nominations for the 2014 Distinguished Educator Award are being accepted through March 17. Read More

• Student Photography Exhibit Opens

  December 10, 2013 - The Eastern Florida 2013 Photography Portfolio class will showcase its work in the lobby of the Simpkins Fine Arts Center through February. Read More

• Composition By EFSC Music Professor Featured on New CD

  November 4, 2013 - A chamber music composition by ChanJi Kim, an associate professor of music on Eastern Florida's Cocoa campus, is included on a Society of Composers compilation CD. Read More

• Recent Eastern Florida Graduate Earns National Writing Honor

  September 26, 2013 - EFSC graduate Casey Covel has been selected as the 2013 Ewing Citation Scholar for her poem entry entitled "Genuine" for publication in Phi Theta Kappa's 2013 Note Bene. Read More

• Candidate Forum Replays 2012

  September 25, 2012 - During the Fall 2012 election season Brevard Community College and Florida Today are sponsoring a number of Candidate Forums. This page contains video replays of each forum, when available. Read More

• The Federal Reserve and Maximum Employment

  July 3, 2012 - In challenging economic times, many businesses and individuals look to the Federal Reserve for answers. BCC professor John Hilston asks whether maximum employment should be among those topics. Read More