Tag: Wendy Link

Village of Tequesta recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary year with proclamation

April 14, 2023 | By

Palm Beach State College received a special proclamation recognizing its 90th anniversary from the Village of Tequesta during a village council meeting April 13.
Accepting the honor on behalf of the College was Palm Beach Gardens Provost Dr. Tracy Pellett and former chair and member of the District Board of Trustees Wendy Sartory Link.
“On behalf of President Parker, we thank you,” said Pellett during the meeting. “We know knowledge is power. Certainly, PBSC has been bestowing that for many years. … Continue reading Village of Tequesta recognizes PBSC’s 90th anniversary year with proclamation →

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Trustees applaud Link for her service

September 23, 2022 | By

The Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees recognized Wendy Sartory Link at its Sept. 20 meeting for her service as chair over the last year and her work for the College through the years.
As part of the annual reorganization of the five-member District Board of Trustees, Carolyn L. Williams was elected chair of the board for the 2022-2023 year, replacing Link, and Trustee Patrice Bishop was elected vice chair.
With that change of board leadership in August, … Continue reading Trustees applaud Link for her service →

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Loxahatchee Groves campus celebrates five years

May 12, 2022 | By

Palm Beach State College celebrated the five-year anniversary of its Loxahatchee Groves campus with a small outdoor reception and updates on enrollment, community partnerships and expansion plans.
The Dennis P. Gallon campus, officially named in honor of the College’s former longtime president, opened as the fifth campus on Feb. 27, 2017, to more than 700 students. Today, it serves over 5,000 students annually.
During the District Board of Trustees meeting at the campus May 10, Kimberly Lancaster, … Continue reading Loxahatchee Groves campus celebrates five years →

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PBSC celebrates MLK’s legacy, honors local individuals

January 14, 2022 | By

Palm Beach State College paused Jan. 13 to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and to honor five individuals and an organization whose community work exemplifies the spirit of the noted civil rights leader.

The 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was held at the Duncan Theatre on the Lake Worth campus and livestreamed for the public. The theme was “Resilience and Empowerment: Moving Forward Together,’’ and the event included performances by the Palm Beach State College Concert Chorus and the Boynton Beach Community High School Choir. … Continue reading PBSC celebrates MLK’s legacy, honors local individuals →

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Miedema to lead District Board of Trustees in 2019-2020

August 21, 2019 | By

The Palm Beach State College District Board of Trustees has reorganized its leadership by electing a new chair and vice chair for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Trustee Barbara J. Miedema was elected to serve as chair, succeeding Trustee Carolyn L. Williams, and Trustee Wendy S. Link, Esq., was elected to serve as vice chair, a position previously held by Trustee Miedema. Williams remains on the five-member board appointed by the governor, as does Darcy J. … Continue reading Miedema to lead District Board of Trustees in 2019-2020 →

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PBSC selects Loxahatchee Groves for new dental building

October 10, 2017 | By

Palm Beach State College will build its new Dental & Medical Services Technology Building on its Loxahatchee Groves campus and relocate its long-standing, highly regarded dental health education programs to the 75-acre site.
The District Board of Trustees reached the unanimous decision during its regular meeting Tuesday after a recommendation from the College administration.
College leaders had contemplated building the facility on the Lake Worth campus, where the existing 55-year old structure is located. However, after analyzing the two sites and receiving input from faculty, … Continue reading PBSC selects Loxahatchee Groves for new dental building →

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Grand opening held for PBSC Loxahatchee Groves campus

March 1, 2017 | By

Palm Beach State College held the grand opening ceremony Tuesday for its new Dennis P. Gallon campus in Loxahatchee Groves named in honor of its former president.
A standing room only crowd packed the lecture hall for the ceremony and ribbon cutting. Others watched the live stream on TV monitors in the hallways of the first three-story, 50,000-square-foot building on the College’s fifth campus.
One by one, College leaders and state and local elected officials stepped up to a microphone, … Continue reading Grand opening held for PBSC Loxahatchee Groves campus →

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PBSC confers more than 2,400 degrees

May 9, 2016 | By

Palm Beach State College conferred more than 2,400 degrees and certificates during two commencement ceremonies Monday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center.
Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater delivered the keynote address at the morning commencement ceremony for graduates of the Associate in Science, Associate in Applied Science, Bachelor of Applied Science and Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programs along with the certificate programs. State Sen. Maria Sachs, D-Delray Beach, was the keynote speaker at the afternoon ceremony for the 1,440 Associate in Arts degree graduates who comprise nearly 60 percent of the graduating class. … Continue reading PBSC confers more than 2,400 degrees →

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Bringing her “A” Game: Ava L. Parker is PBSC’s fifth president and first female chief

December 8, 2015 | By

From Contact magazine, Winter 2015-16
Dressed in academic regalia on a steamy Friday morning, Palm Beach State College President Ava L. Parker, J.D., stepped to the podium in the packed Duncan Theatre. Within five minutes, she had the crowd of new students on their feet and chanting.
“We are the Panthers,” they roared, following her lead like sports fanatics at a big game. “We are the Panthers. We are the Panthers. And, … Continue reading Bringing her “A” Game: Ava L. Parker is PBSC’s fifth president and first female chief →

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Palm Beach State College leaders endorse governor’s graduation challenge

November 12, 2015 | By

Palm Beach State College leaders today accepted Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s statewide “Ready, Set, Work” challenge calling for the achievement of 100 percent graduation rates for full-time students.
College officials said the challenge is formidable but attainable through a concerted effort to improve student completion.
“We know what is at stake for our students, and we are wholeheartedly committed to making sure that they have what they need to get to the finish line,” said College President Ava L. … Continue reading Palm Beach State College leaders endorse governor’s graduation challenge →

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