Ousted? Tensions run sky high at recent Valencia board meeting

By James Tutten / jtutten@valenciavoice.com
April 22, 2013
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WEST CAMPUS -- The final board of trustees meeting at Valencia College for the spring semester also witnessed a bittersweet goodbye from Valencia trustee Chairwoman Bertica Cabrera Morris after seven years on the board. “Well as you know the president [Valencia College president Dr. Sanford Shugart]... Read more »

New building now open on Osceola

By Luis Herrera / lherrera@valenciavoice.com
April 16, 2013
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OSCEOLA CAMPUS -- Valencia College hosted the Building 4 dedication on Thursday. Many important people came to the dedication and spoke about the concept and use of Building 4. Building 4 is the newest building at Osceola Campus and is very important in many different aspects. Many local school officials... Read more »

Peace and Justice Initiative hosts trip to local Buddhist sanctuary

By Andrew Johnson / ajohnson@valenciavoice.com
April 2, 2013
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ORLANDO -- From the “water drop tea house” to the “lotus garden,” the Guang Ming Temple has it all in its authenticity. Whilst the gilded sunset overtook Friday’s cloudless sky, temple staff and volunteers eagerly finished their preparations for the night of cultural enlightenment that... Read more »

Pope and change for Catholics, UCF campus ministry reflects

By James Tutten / jtutten@valenciavoice.com
March 14, 2013
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ORLANDO — Students from the University of Central Florida and other local colleges joined in spirit with Catholics around the world to celebrate the selection of their new leader Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina — Pope Francis. “It is extremely exciting, it’s unexpected,“ said... Read more »

Courtyard cookout celebrates close of Black History Month 2013

By Keola Prickett / kprickett@valenciavoice.com
March 10, 2013
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WEST CAMPUS--- Valencia College ended Black History month with an event outside of the SSB building in the courtyard on Thursday, Feb. 28. Valencia Volunteers helped students sign-up at the Student Development table in order to receive a free bag and a passport to the Black History Cultural Gala. The... Read more »

Spring break happens next week, use restraint and also restraints

By Keola Prickett / kprickett@valenciavoice.com
February 28, 2013
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OSCEOLA CAMPUS -- Peer Educators hosted the “Party Like An Animal” workshop on Wednesday, Feb. 27 to encourage students to stay safe and responsible during spring break, which is next week for Valencia students. Joanna Romano, leader of Peer Educators, came out to the courtyard outside of building... Read more »

Redefining financial assistance, events offer aid with financial aid

By Ty Wright / twright@valenciavoice.com
February 19, 2013
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OSCEOLA CAMPUS -- Not enough money in your savings? Or is the amount you received from a scholarship lower than you anticipated, so you still need some type of funding? The “Free Application for Federal Student Aid” (known as the FAFSA) is required by anyone who is seeking financial aid for college... Read more »

Annual Film Fest coming soon

By Chris Fain / cfain@valenciavoice.com
February 18, 2013
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EAST CAMPUS -- Valencia will be having its 18th annual “Valencia Film Celebration.” The festival will begin this Thursday, Feb. 21 and will continue through Feb. 23. Any Valencia College student or employee can attend the festival for free with your Valencia identification. Students of schools... Read more »

More than music, talent show helps celebrate Black History

By Jazka Prickett / jprickett@valenciavoice.com
February 12, 2013
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EAST CAMPUS — The African American Cultural Society presented “Afritique” at Valencia’s East Campus on Thursday, Feb. 3; a talent show of rap, dance, comedy, and poetry for Black History Month. Linda Ruiz won first place. She sung “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston. In the middle... Read more »

Volunteers at East Campus help during taxing time of year

By Amber Hastings / ahastings@valenciavoice.com
February 12, 2013
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EAST CAMPUS -- Free tax assistance and clinics were offered at the East Campus, Feb. 9. The clinic was open to both Valencia students and the public. Those who participated in the event were able to receive help with any problems they may have encountered while doing their taxes. "It's nice to... Read more »