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Palm Beach State hosts first EMS competition

April 11, 2014 | By

Professional emergency medical services teams from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties competed today in Palm Beach State College’s first EMS Panther Challenge, held at the Public Safety Training Center on the Lake Worth campus. The teams’ knowledge and skills in advanced life support were put to the test in dynamic, realistic medical scenarios that involved human patient simulators (wireless, computerized mannequins) and people portraying patients.
Nine professional teams competed, including Palm Beach Gardens, Delray Beach and Boca Raton Fire Rescue departments, … Continue reading Palm Beach State hosts first EMS competition →

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An open book of kindness, passion and knowledge | Joanne Cameron

April 10, 2014 | By

From Contact magazine, Spring 2014
In the spring of 1989, Joanne Cameron walked into a large empty room that was to become part of the new Limestone Creek Elementary School in Jupiter. Her task: to set up a library from scratch.
“I felt a bit overwhelmed, realizing the size of the project at hand,” says Cameron. That intimidation, however, soon turned into excitement as she thought of all the possibilities of the new job. … Continue reading An open book of kindness, passion and knowledge | Joanne Cameron →

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From high school dropout to cop to engaging professor | David Childers

April 10, 2014 | By

From Contact magazine, Spring 2014
Sitting on David Childers desk is a top 10 list of human fears. Number one is public speaking. Number four is death. “That means if someone goes to a funeral, he or she would rather be the cadaver than give the eulogy,” says Childers.
The thought seems absurd but is a reality that Childers has to tackle when he teaches public speaking and fundamentals of speech communication. … Continue reading From high school dropout to cop to engaging professor | David Childers →

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Bargain book prices at Palm Beach State’s annual event

April 8, 2014 | By

The Palm Beach State College chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges and the Library Learning Resource Center will hold their annual book sale during National Library Week, which runs April 13-19. The book sale will be held April 14 and 15 on the Lake Worth campus.
A great variety of books, CDs and records will be available on both days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Library Learning Resource Center/Technology Center courtyard. All of the proceeds will benefit the Palm Beach State AFC chapter and the AFC Scholarship Fund for employees and students. … Continue reading Bargain book prices at Palm Beach State’s annual event →

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Energetic leader reaches out to students and community | Dr. Kristy Taylor

April 7, 2014 | By

From Contact magazine, Spring 2014
When students walk into one of Dr. Kristy Taylor’s classrooms, they quickly learn to be uninhibited. “I tell my students that what is said in the classroom stays in the classroom,” says Taylor.
According to the Pearl, Miss., native, letting students feel comfortable enough to express their opinions even if they are different from the mainstream is the key to unlocking their creativity.This is just one of many things Taylor believes are needed to have a successful learning experience. … Continue reading Energetic leader reaches out to students and community | Dr. Kristy Taylor →

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Palm Beach State College to hold annual juried student art exhibition April 8 – May 7.

April 7, 2014 | By

The Art Gallery at Eissey Campus at Palm Beach State College will hold its annual juried student art show beginning April 8.
The 28th Annual Student Art Exhibition is a showcase of artwork created by Palm Beach State art students. The exhibition runs from April 8 through May 7, with the opening reception held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. … Continue reading Palm Beach State College to hold annual juried student art exhibition April 8 – May 7. →

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Open House offers dental health professionals continuing education

April 4, 2014 | By

April 12 event also celebrates 50th anniversary of College’s dental health education programs.
Palm Beach State’s Dental Health Services will host its annual Professional Development Open House for dental health professionals on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dental Health Services Building on the College’s Lake Worth campus.
The event will give dental hygienists, dental assistants, dentists and other dental health professionals the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs) as well as celebrate the 50th anniversary of Palm Beach State’s Dental Health programs and community dental care. … Continue reading Open House offers dental health professionals continuing education →

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Day-long seminar to offer tips for legal professionals April 25

April 1, 2014 | By

Palm Beach State College’s Center for Leadership and Professional Studies will host a Legal Education Seminar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 25 at the Palm Beach Gardens campus BioScience Technology Complex, Room 127.
The Continuing Legal Education seminar will feature four presentations by local legal professionals on the latest trends in the industry.
Highlighted lectures include “Technology and Court Room Ethics” by Judge Meenu Sasser at 8:30 a.m. and “Closing Arguments: How to Win Billion Dollar Verdicts” by Attorney Willie E. … Continue reading Day-long seminar to offer tips for legal professionals April 25 →

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And the winner is. . .Palm Beach State captures six national marketing awards

March 28, 2014 | By

Palm Beach State College marketing initiatives have received six national awards in recent competitions that drew thousands of entries from all 50 states and several nations.
The total includes five Educational Advertising Awards from the Higher Education Marketing Report and a Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations.
“The Measure of Excellence,” PBSC’s current marketing campaign, earned Educational Advertising Awards in these categories: total advertising campaign (silver), single newspaper ad (bronze), outdoor advertising (bronze), … Continue reading And the winner is. . .Palm Beach State captures six national marketing awards →

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Forbes honored as the top coach in Palm Beach County

March 25, 2014 | By

It was a historic 2013 for Palm Beach State College baseball. With the leadership of head coach Kyle Forbes, the team won its first FCSAA state title since 1984 and made its first ever appearance in the NJCAA JUCO World Series.
For these efforts, Forbes was named Coach of the Year by the Palm Beach County Sports Commission. He was presented the award March 23 during the commission’s Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. … Continue reading Forbes honored as the top coach in Palm Beach County →

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