Life Changers
Whenever I talk with students and alumni about their experiences at Palm Beach State College, invariably they tell me about a key person who inspired…
Spring 2014 - In This Issue
Contact Archive
Blah, blah, blah? Not Dr. V.
Jesus J. Venereo, M.D., Instructor, Medical Assisting – Lake Worth Certified Pathologist, Higher Institute of Medical Sciences, Villa Clara, Cuba M.D., Higher Institute of Medical…
Energetic leader reaches out to her students and community
PROFESSOR, HEALTH EDUCATION, HISTORY – BELLE GLADE D.H.SC., A.T. STILL UNIVERSITY M.S., TOURO UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL B.S., PARK UNIVERSITY A.A.S., COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE…
Great design lies in the details
Associate Professor, Department Chair, Architecture- Boca Raton M.Arch., University of California Los Angeles B.S., Florida International University A.A. Palm Beach Community College Dharmesh Patel With…
Truth, justice and no gimmicks
Dr Paul L. Friedman Professor, Department Chair, Criminal Justice – Lake Worth Ed.D., Nova Southeastern University M.A., Union Institute & University B.S., Barry University A.A.,…
Science professor helped pioneer online learning
Associate Professor, Department Chair, Biology- Boca Raton M.S., Florida Atlantic University B.S., University of California Irvine Carolyn Allen Through her nearly 20 years of teaching,…
Setting the bar high
Robert M. Shalhoub Adjunct Instructor, Paralegal Program – Palm Beach Gardens J.D., Samford University B.A., University of Florida Robert M. Shalhoub Enter the world of…
From high school dropout to cop to engaging professor
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, SPEECH COMMUNICATIONS – BELLE GLADE M.A., CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY B.A., SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY A.A.S., DELTA COLLEGE A. COM., HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE…
An open book of kindness, passion and knowledge
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, LIBRARIAN – PALM BEACH GARDENS M.S., FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY B.S., WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY Joanne Cameron In the spring of 1989, Joanne Cameron walked…
Personal touch: Connecting students with real-life health issues
Professor, Health Education- Lake Worth M.A.. Western Michigan University B.S., Western Michigan University Tracy Ciucci Talking about certain health topics such as alcohol, drugs, eating…
Learning to love math
Associate Professor, Math Club Advisor- Lake Worth M.S., Florida Atlantic University A.A., Palm Beach Community College Alex Opritsa Carrying a tray of sub sandwiches and…
Shovel-ready: PBSC gears up for new campus construction
Architectural design, infrastructure and site work are underway for a new Palm Beach State College campus to serve residents in the growing communities of central-western…
All eyes on hoo?
A live webcast from the Belle Glade campus is giving students and the world a bird’s-eye view of the intricate lives and behaviors of one…
Palm Beach State College’s STEAM initiative moves into second year
It started with Steve Wozniak – better known as “The Woz.” The Apple Inc. co-founder headlined the Palm Beach State College Foundation’s launch in early…
Life on the Wild Side
Brian Dowling’s surprising, satisfying career Sometimes destiny stares you right in the face. Picture a seven-year-old boy staring transfixed at two man-eating lions, stuffed and…
Alumni Success Stories
Betty Lou McCray-Wells A.A., PALM BEACH JUNIOR COLLEGE, 1969 B.A., M.S., FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY ED.S., NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY Most meaningful learning takes place when teachers…