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With four campuses and two centers in the Orlando area, Valencia Community College is now the third largest of Florida's 28 community colleges, teaching more than 50,000 students a year. The school opened as Valencia Junior College in 1967. In 1971, it changed its name to Valencia Community College and moved to its first permanent location, the 180-acre West Campus located on South Kirkman Road. The job placement rate for Valencia Associate in Science graduates is 90% and their average annual salary is $36,372. Director Steven Spielberg has called Valencia¿s film program ¿one of the best film programs anywhere,¿ according to the school Web site.
With four campuses and two centers in the Orlando area, Valencia Community College is now the third largest of Florida's 28 community colleges, teaching more than 50,000 students a year. The school opened as Valencia Junior College in 1967. In 1971, it changed its name to Valencia Community College and moved to its first permanent location, the 180-acre West Campus located on South Kirkman Road. The job placement rate for Valencia Associate in Science graduates is 90% and their average annual salary is $36,372. Director Steven Spielberg has called Valencia¿s film program ¿one of the best film programs anywhere,¿ according to the school Web site.
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Longwood firm close to completing energy-efficient Valencia Community College building
Sentinel Staff WriterLongwood-based Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. said this morning the company is in the final stages of completing the LEED-certified, 80,000-square-foot Science and Allied Health Building on the west Orlando campus of Valencia Community College. The...Tags: Universal Orlando, Energy Saving, Kissimmee, The Simpsons, Colleges and Universities
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Orange County schools in brief
Alexandra Swets, a student at Southwest Middle School in Orlando, won Olive Garden's annual Pasta Tales national essay contest for her age group. Young writers had to describe their favorite family activity and what makes it special. Alexandra's essay...Tags: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, Awards and Prizes, Leu Gardens, Orange County (Florida), Bodies of Water
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Valencia concert spotlights summer dance students
Valencia Community College's Dance Theatre will present its Summer Dance Repertory Concert at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday in the Black Box Theatre, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. The concert will showcase students from Valencia's Summer Dance...Tags: Rollins College, Dance, University of South Florida, Colleges and Universities, Valencia
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Institute class of 2008
Caroline Buck *CLASS: Senior *SCHOOL: Bishop Moore High School *ACTIVITIES: I'm a track and cross country runner. I am also very involved with Best Buddies, Social Justice and Leadership. *GOAL FOR INSTITUTE: I want to know what working in sports...Tags: National Basketball Association, Game Playing, Natural Disasters, Volleyball, National Government
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GED, adult education Kissimmee is offering free General Educational Development and adult basic education classes from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m each Monday, Wednesday and Friday until July 31. Classes are at Chambers Park Community Center, 2380 N. Smith St., and...Tags: Theft, Awards and Prizes, Clubs and Associations, Family, Bible
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What's happening
GED classes Kissimmee is offering free General Educational Development and adult basic education classes from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m each Monday, Wednesday and Friday until July 31. Classes are at Chambers Park Community Center, 2380 N. Smith St. and are for...Tags: Awards and Prizes, Theft, Clubs and Associations, Family, Bible
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Sign language is part of Disney's world
Sentinel Staff WriterHow might you say Mickey Mouse in Spanish? Mickey Mouse will do -- after all, it's a proper name. What about in American Sign Language? That's a different challenge. Spelling out M -- i -- c -- k -- e -- y -- M -- o -- u -- s -- e with finger-...Tags: Donald Duck, Kissimmee, Walt Disney World Resort, Personal Service, Walt Disney
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Extend your knowledge this month
The Osceola County Extension Service is offering the following classes in July, unless otherwise noted, at the Extension Services Building, Osceola Heritage Park, 1921 Kissimmee Valley Lane, Kissimmee. Registration is required. *Household Pest Control,...Tags: Family, Theft, Awards and Prizes, Health and Safety at School, Sexual Assault
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Umpire clinic The Kissimmee Athletics Division will put on an umpire clinic for the USSSA leagues at 9 a.m. July 5 at the Fortune Road Athletic Complex, 2500 Fortune Road. Registration is $50 and includes lunch. Details: 407-518-2345. Vendors...Tags: Family, Awards and Prizes, Health and Safety at School, Sexual Assault, Randy Johnson
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Let us now praise artist's skillful eye
Special to the SentinelPhotographer and filmmaker Eric Breitenbach is virtually an institution on the local arts scene. So when the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach mounts a midcareer retrospective, the question occurs: Hasn't Breitenbach had a whole career...Tags: Values, International Speedway Corp., Beach Vacations, Florida Film Festival, Film Festivals
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