News & Spotlights

Alumni News

VOLUNTEER with the IRSC Student Alumni Association

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Want to network with IRSC students or just share some memories of your time at The River? We need alumni to volunteer a few hours a semester with a new club on campus, the IRSC Student Alumni Association. more…

Corwin McCammon-Outstanding IRSC Student and Role Model

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Corwin McCammon is truly a person who knows the meaning of sharing. In addition to carrying and full academic load in the Honors program at IRSC, Corwin somehow finds the time to give back to the community. more…

New Business Partners for the IRSC Alumni Association Members

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Ocean Chiropractic and Health Center of Stuart and Swiss Mango-Website Management Made Simple offer discounts to IRSC Alumni Association members. more…

IRSC Students Participate in Leadership Conference

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: On Friday, September 30 Student Leadership Development & Activities hosted its 38th Annual Leadership Conference in the Kight Center on the Main Campus from 8:30AM – 5PM. The 170 students attending were nominated by administrators, faculty, and staff. more…

IRSC's Public Safety Training Complex Hosts Firefighter Combat Challenge

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: It takes strength, determination and some would say insane drive to compete in the Firefighter Combat Challenge. It reduces strong men into humble contestants and on October 28-30, 2011, the IRSC Public Safety Complex in Fort Pierce, FL hosted this tough competition. more…

Clark Advanced Learning Center Students Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Ten Clark Advanced Learning Center students were recently recognized for their academic achievement by induction into the Nu Iota Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at Indian River State College. The Clark inductees were: Amisha Budhdeo; Lauren Carroll; Alex Fowler; Alicia Kianes; Amanda Lowe; Haider MirAli; Oscar Macias; Michael Meloni; Carissa Nichols; and Kara Russell, Clark Co-President PTK. These IRSC dual enrolled students achieved a 3.5 grade-point average or higher while carrying a full college course load. more…

Duke Ellington Orchestra Comes to IRSC

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: On Monday, November 28th, the Duke Ellington Orchestra appeared in concert in the McAlpin Auditorium on the IRSC Main Campus in Fort Pierce, FL and IRSC Alumni Association members were offered free tickets to attend this outstanding event. more…

IRSC's Public Safety Training Complex On The Cutting Edge

Date: Monday, December 5, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: The Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex at Indian River State College (IRSC) is the most comprehensive, technologically advanced public safety training facility in the nation. The 50-acre, eight-building Complex has gained national and international attention for its proactive approach to disaster prevention, response, recovery and relief. The Complex enables IRSC to combine criminal justice, fire science, forensics, emergency management, humanitarian assistance, paralegal and human services education in one place for a coordinated response to all types of emergencies. This innovation in public service education provides students with access to quality instruction, integrating academics, technology and practical applications that lead to degrees and certifications in the public service sector. more…

IRSC Foundation's Take Stock in Children Program Receives High Praise

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: The new president and CEO of Florida's Take Stock in Children Program, Emilio Alonso-Mendoza recently toured the state to see firsthand the impact the program has had on the students involved and his visit to IRSC garnered high praise. more…

End of Year Giving Reminder

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Helping Students Can Help You Too! In addition to the joy you'll receive through helping others, you may realize significant tax savings! more…

IRSC Student Creates Award Winning Video for St. Lucie County

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Helping others is important to Indian River State College student, Natasha Monaco, who created a travel training video with easy-to-understand instructions on how to use St. Lucie County's Treasure Coast Connector (TCC) bus service. more…

MBA Opportunity at IRSC

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Strayer University will now be offering MBA classes at IRSC Main Campus, Fort Pierce, FL more…

IRSC Alumni - We Need Your Input!

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: HOW DID WE DO? IRSC Alumni - Please watch your e-mail for a brief, but very important survey about your experience as a student at IRJC, IRCC, and IRSC. Indian River State College values your opinion so please take a few moments to complete the survey. more…

Special Discount For Fine Arts Student Productions

Date: Monday, August 1, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: IRSC Alumni Association members will receive a special discount to all IRSC Fine Arts Student Productions. Alumni Association members may purchase their ticket for $8 instead of the regular ticket price of $12. Just present your membership card at the box office or give your member ID number when purchasing your tickets over the phone to receive the special alumni rate. more…

River Riders Meet The Challenge!

Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Congratulations to the IRSC Alumnae of the River Riders cycling team for placing FIRST in their category of 4-person team-women in the 6 day Race Across America (RAAM)! more…

FREE Business Classes Offered at CCTI

Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: The Entrepreneur Development Institute (EDI) @ IRSC's Corporate & Community Training Institute offers a number of free workshops designed to support, enrich and develop the skills of the entrepreneur and small business owner. more…

IRSC Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament - Huge Success!

Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: With the formation of the new IRSC Alumni Association, the IRSC Foundation successfully encouraged greater Alumni involvement at the 11th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament with Alumnus Rick Kelly serving as honorary chairman. Held again at presenting sponsor Vero Beach Country Club on Friday, May 20, 2011, the tournament drew a full field of 144 golfers and raised more than $30,000 toward student scholarships and lifelong learning opportunities at IRSC. Mark your calendars for next year’s full day of fun at the 12th annual tournament on Friday, May 18, 2012. more…

Take Stock in Children Scholarships Awarded

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Deserving middle and high school students earned a valuable incentive for future success. On May 16, 2011, IRSC hosted the annual Take Stock in Children Awards Ceremony, during which 40 new recipients, from Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee Counties, were awarded four-year tuition President's Challenge/Take Stock in Children scholarships.The scholarships are made possible through many generous donations. In addition, 64 High School Graduates and 34 Indian River State College Graduates were honored. It was a wonderful night and everyone is looking forward to another successful year! more…

Business Programs Thrive At IRSC

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: IRSC is dedicated to training the professionals of the future and IRSC's business programs are certainly testimony to that mission. Business principles are at the heart of many job opportunities with one job in eight requiring skills in sales or entrepreneurship. Students can find a wide array of options in the business curriculum to suit their needs and interests. more…

New STEM Center at IRSC

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Category: Alumni News
Summary: Our region's continuing economic development as the Research Coast hinges on providing students with a world-class education to produce the highest caliber of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. These biotech professionals will remain in our communities, advancing the area's employment rate and economic development. more…

Alumni Spotlights

Miami Dolphins Cheerleader Remembers IRSC

Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: Ask former Indian River State College student Brianne Herndon about following your dreams, and she will share how doing just that has led her to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as a Miami Dolphins Cheerleader. more…

Local Artist and IRSC Alumnus Rick Kelly

Date: Monday, April 25, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: For those of us who live and work on the Treasure Coast, an appreciation of the local landscape goes without saying. But artist, Rick Kelly, has captured those everyday scenes on canvas for all to enjoy. We are pleased to announce that Rick will be the alumni chairman of the 11th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament, which will be held on May 20th at the Vero Beach Country Club. more…

IRSC Alumni Cycling Across America for a Cause

Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: Three IRSC alumnae, Michelle Tovar, Kristen Kram and Lisa Gallagher along with Lauren Schrichten are teaming up as the River Riders to compete in the Race Across American bicycle race. Learn more about the team and how you can help at http://raamriverriders.com/. more…

IRSC Alumnus Dr. Calvin Arnold Receives 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award

Date: Monday, April 25, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: Dr. Calvin Arnold, Director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Horticulture Research Laboratory, received the 2011 Distinguished Alumni Award at the Indian River State College Awards Ceremony, April 14, 2011. more…

Where Are They Now?

Date: Monday, April 25, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: In each newsletter, you'll find updates on IRSC Alumni Association members. A special thank you to all of you who have permitted us to share your updates and special memories of IRSC. See what your fellow alumni have been up to recently. This article features members with last names A-J. more…

Where Are They Now Continued

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: Read on for updates on fellow IRSC Alumni Association members. Members with last names starting with K-Z are featured in this newsletter. Subsequent newsletters will post all new members A-Z as well as any news updates (births, promotions, moves, etc.). Remember, information is only posted with the permission of the Alumni member. A special thank you to all of you who have shared your updates and special memories of IRSC. See what your fellow Pioneers have been up to! more…

IRJC Alumnus Lindsey Bond

Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Category: Alumni Spotlights
Summary: As Deputy Chief Knowledge Officer at Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne (PWR), Lindsey plays a leading role for Knowledge Management (KM) initiatives across the Canoga Park, West Palm Beach, Stennis Space Center, Kennedy Space Center and Huntsville/Marshall Space Flight Center companysites. Lindsey supports the strategic planning and implementation of KM processes and tools as well as operation of Program Management (PM) processes for West Palm Beach based programs. more…

Spotlights

Brown Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Dedication

Congratulations to Jim Coffey - 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year

Register Now! Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

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Apply Now Online For 2012-2013 Scholarships