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Alumni Spread “the Love” in Honor of Beloved Flagler Employee
Maya Angelou once famously stated that “people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” This is exactly what comes to mind when Ronnie Nichols ’97 and Rachel Wootten ’98 think of Delores Rutledge Love, a former Dining-Hall employee at Flagler College.
Faculty Spotlight: Paige Chapman
Assistant Professor of Communication, Paige Chapman, studied journalism at the University of Florida and fell in love with teaching when one of her professors asked her to adjunct a course after she finished her BS in journalism. She knew she had to do a lot more school to be able to make teaching at the college level her career. She studied news and technology during her master’s at UF and studied health communication and technology for her dissertation at the University of Iowa.
Kenan Trust Makes Largest Gift in Flagler College History
In the largest gift in Flagler College's more than 50-year history, the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust has made a $12 million, 3-1 matching gift that will help make key investments in the College's future.
Flagler students to work alongside professional filmmakers with the launch of a Cinematic Arts major
A new interdisciplinary Cinematic Arts major at Flagler College will let aspiring filmmakers get involved with all elements of narrative and feature filmmaking in a program designed to model a realistic professional film environment.
Using Discarded Oysters to Save Our Shores
Like many coastal areas, St. Augustine is familiar with the sight of eroded shorelines after a major storm. Along with destroying homes, erosion also damages vulnerable ecosystems, leaving every aspect of the coast affected by hurricanes and tropical storms.
Flagler Launches Cinematic Arts Major with More Hands-On Experience for Students
A new interdisciplinary Cinematic Arts major at Flagler College will let aspiring filmmakers get involved with all aspects of narrative and feature filmmaking in a program designed to model a real professional environment.
Alumni Notes: Former Flagler Pitcher and Coach Christopher Holt Now on Staff of Orioles
For any kid who has played the game of baseball, their dream is to make it to the Major Leagues and step into the batter's box at Wrigley Field or Fenway Park.
Alumni Spotlight: Alum Aaron Sagers Gets Paranormal
On the day of his graduation, Flagler alumnus Aaron Sagers took his family on an unofficial ghost tour of St. Augustine, showing them the most haunted spots of the city and telling stories of the Hotel Ponce De Leon, including a floor tile that Henry Flagler’s face is supposedly emblazoned on. He wore his cap and gown the entire time.
FlagSHIP Deaf EcoSystem Course Creates Bridges Between Communities
Flagler Professors June Ann LeFors and Jennifer Catalano created the FlagSHIP Deaf EcoSystem Course with the sole mission of further connecting Flagler College to the Deaf community of St. Augustine. Their goal in creating the course was to teach students ways that local businesses can be more inclusive to Deaf individuals. With the help of Flagler- alumni owned local businesses, they’ve been able to do just that.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated on campus with student event, keynote speaker
In 1988, the month-long celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month was codified as a national period of observance recognizing the cultures and contributions of people in the U.S. who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. This month of celebration, which begins on Sept. 15, also coincides with the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua reminding us to recognize the rich history of Latin American countries. “Hispanic Heritage Month to me means celebrating my culture and who I am,” senior Kandy Marroquin said. “It also reminds me to appreciate what my family has worked hard for.”
