Build brighter future by making the best of your situation Oct 13, 2009
"We struggle to get students to fill classes," wrote Bruce Hesher, who teaches electronics and renewable energies at the Engineering Technology program at Brevard Community College in Palm Bay, Fla. "At the same time, I have local employers asking me to send them graduates." Students tell him "they don't want to study engineering because it is too hard. As with all things, you get out of it what you put into it.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sanchez to be remembered today Oct 9, 2009
"His senior year he was early-admission at BCC (Brevard Community College.)". Elliott said he found out fellow students called Sanchez "Ranger Rob" because of his determination to be a part of the special operations forces unit. (Florida Today)
Forum covers health debate Oct 9, 2009
The event will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Simpkins Fine Arts Center at Brevard Community College campus in Cocoa ... The forum is being held in association with FLORIDA TODAY and Brevard Community College, which will provide live media coverage. (Florida Today)
Probes set to deliver 1-2 punch to moon Oct 8, 2009
The Brevard Community College Astronaut Memorial Planetarium staff plans to discuss any early findings from the impacts before the start of a 7 p.m. Space and Astronomy Lecture Series event Friday featuring Eric Perlman, an associate professor at Florida Tech. The planetarium is located on the Cocoa campus at 1519 Clearlake Road. (Florida Today)
Johnnie Mae Scott's legacy of generosity is remembered Oct 3, 2009
Scott also taught basic reading and writing skills to adult students at Brevard Community College. She joined the Melbourne Housing Authority board as a commissioner in 1985 and served for a decade reviewing housing issues affecting the city. (Florida Today)
Our views: Dear Mr. President Sep 30, 2009
Some of the states leading political, business and aerospace officials gathered Monday at Brevard Community College in Cocoa to discuss strategies to meet the enormous challenge in a session that showed a needed sense of unified purpose. But it was the forums closing speaker, County Commissioner Robin Fisher, who issued an important wakeup call to every Brevard County resident. (Florida Today)
Our views: An ailing program Sep 30, 2009
But the Department of Veterans Affairs still hasnt paid up, leaving the Brevard Community College student struggling with overdue school fees and cost-of-living expenses while he attends the Melbourne campus. Its extremely stressful, the reservist told FLORIDA TODAY, saying hes been forced to use most of his savings bonds to make ends meet. (Florida Today)
Calm in a storm of health debates Sep 25, 2009
Inside an auditorium Thursday night at Brevard Community College, about 50 people listened to a group of six panelists, trying to educate themselves on the state of health care in the United States as the debate over reform rages. Thursday's audience consisted mostly of senior citizens, including 72-year-old Merritt Island resident John Kaufmann. (Florida Today)
Art star Nancy Dillen Sep 20, 2009
Background: Art professor emerita, Brevard Community College, Melbourne campus. Retired in 2006 after teaching 35 years, she is now a full-time artist living in the Eau Gallie Arts District, exhibiting and giving workshops in painting and drawing. (Florida Today)
Winningest UF baseball coach dies at age 94 Sep 17, 2009
Melbourne's Jack Kenworthy was a catcher for Fuller for three seasons in the 1960s and went on to coach baseball for 14 seasons at Brevard Community College. He also is in his 27th year as a baseball umpire. (Florida Today)
Lawyer overcomes trials Sep 16, 2009
After graduating from high school, he attended Brevard Community College. There, Conway met an instructor who would change his life. (Florida Today)
Jordan, Strasburg part of Instructional League Sep 16, 2009
"I though I was a little bit rocky toward the middle of the season and I just started throwing a little bit better toward the end," said Jordan, who pitched one season at Brevard Community College before the Nationals drafted him. He noticed an immediate difference in the GCL.. (Florida Today)
Flagler golfer wins Platinum Sep 14, 2009
Teammate Greg Dela-Pietra shot a 65 on Sunday to equal the competitive 18-hole course record held since 1999 by former Brevard Community College golfer Mike Sicolo. In fact, Dela-Pietra shaved 10 strokes off his Saturday round yet finished second to Bray by seven strokes. (Florida Today)
Wall, Norman And Wilde Pace ODU At Maryland Tournament Sep 13, 2009
Wall who played at Brevard Community College in Florida last year, shot 39 in the front nine, then 35 in the back for a 74. Both Norman and Wilde shot 35 on the front and 40 on the back. (Odusports.com)
Past champs in Platinum tournament Sep 5, 2009
Paul Azinger, who won the 1993 PGA Championship, played in the tournament when he was at Brevard Community College. The 36-hole individual stroke play tournament will be contested in three divisions: championship flight and senior championship (50-and-over) flight, both scratch, and full handicap flights with a maximum handicap of 22. (Florida Today)
Celebrate Puerto Rican culture at Salsa Festival Sep 4, 2009
The event raises money for a Brevard Community College scholarship and helps children learn about Puerto Rican culture, he said. "It brings families together," Lopez said. (Florida Today)
Forum crowd cheers message of restraint Sep 3, 2009
During opening remarks, Posey and Brevard Community College President Jim Drake asked attendees to observe respectful behavior -- regardless of differing political viewpoints -- during the forum. Two weeks ago, more than 300 people attended a sometimes-boisterous AARP health care meeting in Viera. (Florida Today)
Zap: Best of August Sep 2, 2009
We vistied Kelly's Irish Pub, Vapor, Long Doggers in Palm Bay, Emerald City, The Wet Spot, Sports Page, County Line, the Chili Pepper for the 'Men of Playgirl' and went back to school at Brevard Community College. . (Florida Today)
Flare will flash over Titusville tonight Aug 28, 2009
The flare should appear at the Brevard Community College Observatory in Cocoa at 9:12:30 -- 5 seconds earlier in Titusville, 6 seconds later in Melbourne and Palm Bay ... Currently, Bernie enjoys presenting the star shows under the 70-foot dome at Brevard Community College Planetarium. (Florida Today)
Chef Q & A: Believer's Deli branches out to BCC Aug 27, 2009
The owner of the city's Believer's Deli is branching out into the Titusville Campus of Brevard Community College ... I hear you will be cooking for the students at Brevard Community College. (Florida Today)
Palm Bay police charge five in two unrelated killings Aug 21, 2009
The arrests took place late Wednesday, including two at the Brevard Community College Palm Bay campus, and led to four men being charged with second-degree murder. "They were his accomplices," said Detective Steve Hill of the Palm Bay Police Department. (Florida Today)
Local ACT scores stay the same as more take it Aug 20, 2009
Last year, ACT Inc. gave the district a discount, plus the cost was paid in part by grants from the Florida Department of Education and Brevard Community College. The district paid the remaining $52,000. (Florida Today)
Manatees winning, not filling stadium seats Aug 20, 2009
Proceeds benefit the Roberto Clemente Walker Sports Scholarship at Brevard Community College. For more information call 863-5165. (Florida Today)
Our views: Call to action Aug 20, 2009
The Brevard Community College Titusville campus and Jess Parrish Medical Center also are major assets that can anchor attempts to create new high-technology and medical industry jobs. Mayor Jim Tulley tried to focus residents on the pluses Tuesday in a state of the city address in which he said Titusville must move beyond its half-century NASA relationship, attract young entrepreneurs and find new economic opportunities. (Florida Today)
What if you win? Aug 15, 2009
"No real estate," said Peter Dugo, a 22-year-old from Rockledge studying psychology and business administration at Brevard Community College. "I'd probably invest some in gold, and I'd invest some in the technology stocks, Asian markets.". (Florida Today)
Cocoa police search UCF campus, but find no gunman Aug 14, 2009
The University of Central Florida and Brevard Community College have a joint campus in Cocoa, located on Clearlake Road. Contact Moody at 242-3651 or. (Florida Today)
Reality check on Obama's promises Aug 10, 2009
People packed the room at Brevard Community College. Many were space workers or people with ties to the industry. (Florida Today)
Where are all the jobs? Aug 9, 2009
Brevard Community College -- $4. 12 million for student Pell grants and work-study funding. (Florida Today)
Platinum Coast registration begins Aug 8, 2009
Paul Azinger, who won the 1993 PGA Championship, played in the tournament when he was at Brevard Community College. BCC's Spencer Burson of Titusville High and Port St. John, who will continue his college career at Barry University, was the 2008 winner. (Florida Today)
Thousands more apply for BCC aid Aug 8, 2009
More than 8,000 students have applied for scholarships this fall through the Brevard Community College Foundation, an increase of more than 2,000 applicants compared with last year ... Stephanie Collard, who works at Wuesthoff Medical Center in Rockledge, applied for and received a scholarship that will pay for one year of her tuition as a nursing student at Brevard Community College. (Florida Today)
Sotomayor's confirmation a landmark for diversity Aug 7, 2009
For Terri Jones, director of the Moore Multicultural Center at Brevard Community College, Sotomayor's approval means the opinions of women and minorities will be heard. "I am extremely excited," said Jones, vice president of the South Brevard Branch of the NAACP in Melbourne. (Florida Today)
Our views: New GI Bill Aug 7, 2009
The result could be a half-million veterans or family members participating the first year, including local veterans who could attend Brevard Community College, Florida Tech, the University of Central Florida or other schools. The veterans have served with courage, dedication and honor. (Florida Today)
Warriors, Rams will offer football tryouts Aug 6, 2009
The sessions will be held at Stradley Field in Cocoa, south of the Brevard Community College Cocoa campus ... Also, the Brevard Rams, the 2009 Florida Football Alliance East Division and wild-card runner-up have three tryout dates remaining -- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 and Aug. 22 at the soccer field on the Post Road side of Brevard Community College's Melbourne campus. (Florida Today)
Fairbanks returns to Brevard stage to direct 'Sea Marks' Aug 4, 2009
The Theatre Company performs in the lecture auditorium on the Palm Bay campus of Brevard Community College. Smith expects the news about Fairbanks will delight theater lovers. (Florida Today)
Sports briefs from around the Space Coast Jul 29, 2009
Recent Brevard Community College graduates, Spencer Burson and Sam Wall, have signed letters of intent to continue their collegiate golfing careers. Burson will attend Barry University in Miami, and Wall will attend Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Va. (Florida Today)
Jordan shines in GCL start Jul 28, 2009
Merritt Island and Brevard Community College standout Taylor Jordan had his best appearance of the season for the Gulf Coast Nationals Sunday. The starter tossed four innings of one-hit baseball, striking out five in the Nationals' 11-0 victory over the GCL Mets. (Florida Today)
Chick-fil-A devotees camp out for chance at free food Jul 23, 2009
"Breakfast, lunch and dinner. And all the sweet tea you can drink," said Morency, who is a student at Brevard Community College. Adam Lang, Morency's friend, and a student at University of Central Florida, said the promotion was a great marketing idea. (Florida Today)
Mom's anguish relieved by confession Jul 19, 2009
Lindenberg was enrolled at Brevard Community College for a year before she moved to South Florida, after having saved money to buy a trailer. Grachis preserved every newspaper clipping about her daughter's homicide. (Florida Today)
Moon, Mars, Venus meet in morning Jul 17, 2009
Currently, Bernie enjoys presenting the star shows under the 70-foot dome at Brevard Community College Planetarium. More Bernie Badger columns. (Florida Today)
Teens command summer's stage Jul 10, 2009
Brevard audiences should have the best of both worlds this weekend with the annual Summer Fine Arts Workshop program sponsored by the Brevard County School District in cooperation with Brevard Community College. This summer's productions include the eternally funny, upbeat musical, "Once Upon a Mattress," and the more contemporary tragic musical "Miss Saigon.". (Florida Today)
Pug wins Humane Society's Poshest Pet Contest Jul 9, 2009
Other sponsors included Dick and Gail Beagley, Brevard Community College Veterinary Technology Program, Central Brevard Sharing Center, VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, Timothy J. Bradley, John and Darcia Francey, Tanya Pruitt Herbert, Anne OFlaherty, Perrone Properties Inc., Alan and Sandra Roberts, Rockledge Animal Clinic, Season Tickets Boutique Cocoa Village, Sandi Trudeau, The Title Station Inc. and Yang Enterprises Inc.. lect> Add your comment (max {maxchars} characters) You must be... (Florida Today)
Brevard lights up Jul 5, 2009
Because of a storm that passed over the Brevard Community College Palm Bay Campus, where the city's Splashes and Sparks Fourth of July Celebration took place, the fireworks show was cancelled. Just as the event was about to get started, a heavy thunderstorm with lightning and high winds moved through. (Florida Today)
Fourth of July fireworks and fanfare Jul 3, 2009
The Splashes and Sparks event will be from 6 to 10 p.m. at Brevard Community College Palm Bay campus, 250 Community College Parkway ... Juan DeGuerrero watches fireworks with his family during the 2008 Splashes and Sparks Independence Day celebration at Brevard Community College Palm Bay campus. (Florida Today)
Community holiday events Jul 3, 2009
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.: The Splashes and Sparks event will be at Brevard Community College Palm Bay campus, 250 Community College Parkway. There will be bounce houses, water slides, an inflatable obstacle course, field games, a patriotic bicycle parade and live music. (Florida Today)
Strike up the band Jul 3, 2009
All but Kuntz are Brevard Community College music faculty members. Kuntz played with the Brevard Symphony for 30 years. (Florida Today)
Holiday closings Jul 3, 2009
Schools and colleges: Brevard County Public Schools, Brevard Community College, the University of Central Florida and Florida Tech will be closed Friday and Saturday. BCC Planetarium: The Brevard Community College Planetarium will be closed Saturday. (Florida Today)
Community briefs Jul 1, 2009
Brevard Community College will host junior golf camps July 13-16 and Aug. 3-6 at Fred Gay Golf Academy at BCC, on SR 524 in Cocoa. The junior golf camps, from 1-3 p.m., are for ages 7-17 and will cost $85 per golfer. (Florida Today)
Osborne, Young selected to All-State team Jul 1, 2009
He has committed to play next season at Brevard Community College. Both first-team members had teammates appear on their classification's second teams. (Florida Today)
Local happenings Jun 27, 2009
Brevard Community College will host junior golf camps July 13-16 and Aug. 3-6 for high school ages at Fred Gay Golf Academy at BCC, on SR 524 in Cocoa. The junior golf camp will be for ages 7-17 from 1-3 p.m. and costs $85 per golfer. (Florida Today)
Merritt Island's Taylor Jordan makes pro baseball debut Jun 27, 2009
Merritt Island High and Brevard Community College pitcher Taylor Jordan had a solid start to his Major League Baseball career. Jordan started Friday's game against the Gulf Coast League Mets and tossed two scoreless innings, striking out two and walking one. (Florida Today)
Young actors take stage Jun 26, 2009
Look for the story about the upcoming Summer Fine Arts Workshop in next week's TgIF. While these productions are not considered children's theater, they feature talented area teenagers and are produced in cooperation with Brevard County School District and Brevard Community College. Tickets are $8 to $10. (Florida Today)
Big hit on court Jun 23, 2009
Her father and mother, Katerina, are both teachers at Brevard Community College. Belaya also has two younger sisters, Sonya (15) and Sasha (10). (Florida Today)
They're keeping our cool Jun 23, 2009
"There's a lot of (air conditioners) right now that are borderline and inclined to fail," said Clint Ramsey, an a/c repair instructor at Brevard Community College in Palm Bay ... Clint Ramsey, an air conditioning repair instructor at Brevard Community College in Palm Bay, offered these tips and suggestions when dealing with a malfunctioning air conditioner. (Florida Today)
Words of comfort, wisdom Jun 22, 2009
More than 1,000 of you crowded into auditoriums on the Brevard Community College campus in Cocoa and at Florida Tech. Norris is an excellent columnist, but his skills go well beyond that. (Florida Today)
Our views: Weekend wrap-up Jun 20, 2009
Among them are the Economic Development Commission of Floridas Space Coast and Brevard Community College, the latter of which is focusing on workforce retraining. Florida Techs contribution is a welcome addition to the cause. (Florida Today)
Our views: Keep it affordable Jun 19, 2009
In another sign higher education in Florida is on the financial precipice, Brevard Community College officials this month are looking for ways to save one of the jewels in their crown. The dual enrollment program that allows motivated students to earn credits toward a high school diploma and a certificate or diploma from BCC at the same time. (Florida Today)
Opinion Matters Blog: Join the Conversation Jun 16, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009. Single Payer Health Plan. (Florida Today)
Advocates seek ways to save Mims bus route Jun 6, 2009
He rides the bus to classes at Brevard Community College and to the Mims-Scottsmoor Library, and hopes to soon go the mall and the YMCA. ... Brevard Community College students ride for free. (Florida Today)
BCC golf scholarships investigated Jun 5, 2009
Officials at Brevard Community College have requested an outside investigation after learning that too many scholarships may have been awarded to the school's golf team. They became aware of a possible problem in May, days before the team competed for a National Junior College Athletic Association championship. (Florida Today)
Timeline: From Cape Girardeau to Oakland Jun 1, 2009
1973-74: Brevard Community College (Brevard, N.C.), assistant coach ... assistant coach 1970-73: Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Wisconsin), assistant coach 1973-74: Brevard Community College (Brevard, N.C.), assistant coach 1974-76: Mercer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Family celebrates mother and son graduations May 30, 2009
She renewed her journey four years ago by enrolling at Brevard Community College ... Ward Silverman, a member of National Art Honor Society, plans to attend Brevard Community College in the fall. (Florida Today)
NAACP chapter set to honor Morse at banquet May 30, 2009
On June 13, in partnership with Brevard Community College, the branch will sponsor the Men's Health Summit. Prostate cancer screening is one of the events. (Florida Today)
Rough start for Horschel, Johnson May 27, 2009
In Toledo, Ohio, University of Florida senior and Bayside High graduate Billy Horschel shot 76 (+5) and UCF senior and former Melbourne High and Brevard Community College standout David Johnson shot 78 (+7) in Tuesday's opening round of the NCAA Championship at the Inverness Club. Horschel is tied for 75th, while Johnson is tied for 117th. (Florida Today)
Palm Bay: Grateful graduates avoid rain May 24, 2009
Another seven students earned enough credits from Brevard Community College to receive their associates degree at the same time as their high school diploma. Tierra Jackson's day was extra special: It was her 18th birthday. (Florida Today)
Cocoa: Tears, smiles as grads depart into the world May 24, 2009
She's heading to Brevard Community College next where she will study to become an X-ray technician. "I'm ready to go, but I don't want to leave my friends," she said. (Florida Today)
