Spring Break - College Closed
FSCJ will be closed for spring break from Monday, March 17 – Sunday, March 23, 2025. We look forward to serving you when we return on March 24.
Leading Up to the Excitement
Robots in Space: Past, Present and Future
Monday, February 6th @ 2:00 – 3 PM | Webex Link
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Robots, a remarkable example of human creativity and ingenuity, are essential in our quest to explore and venture into outer space. Join Professor Alan Zube beaming in live from the FSCJ Robotics Classroom for a discussion of how robots have been at the core of space exploration, how they are being used today, and how they will shape the future of space exploration.
Earth to Mars? Can you hear me?
Thursday, February 9th @ 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Downtown Campus Library - 2102Q
Trying to communicate while stranded alone on Mars and all the equipment is breaking seemed nearly impossible in The Martian, but sometimes it can seem just as impossible to communicate when the person is only 3 feet away! Come join Lisa Moore, FSCJ's Chief Officer for Organizational Culture and Engagement, to learn about how we can best convey our ideas and intents while appreciating all of our wonderfully unique backgrounds.
The Book was Better...
Monday, February 13th @ 9:30-10:30 AM| Downtown Campus Library - 2102Q
Adaptation from book to screen is rife with challenges and expectations. In this discussion, we’ll explore methods used by filmmakers to convey tone, backstory, and character visually while citing examples of success, as well as failure. Join Kevin Kimball to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of visual and written storytelling while comparing the page to what we ultimately see on screen.
How Much is Mars?
Wednesday, February 15th @ 11 AM – 12 | South Campus Library - G300
It is one thing to just say we want to go to Mars, but it takes so much more than you might even realize to actually get there. Join Logistics Professor, Mitch Velasco in a brief exploration of the collaboration of private and public organizations, the costs, and reasons for going to Mars.
Making It on Mars
Thursday, February 16th @ 11 AM – 12 |KentCampus E-112F
Being a new student and stepping onto campus can feel like taking your first steps on Mars! Yes, there is excitement and happy anticipation, but also there is the stress of the unknown and what is to come. Join Billy Thomas, Dean of Behavior and Social Sciences, as he connects The Martian with the experience of being a new student on campus and not understanding the culture, hidden curriculum, and other more!
No Superpowers? No Magic? No GRAVITY?
Wednesday, February 22nd @ 11 AM – 12 | South Campus Library - G300
Whether it’s The Martian’s being stranded on a hostile planet or Frankenstein’s monster thrust alone into the wilds of brutal society, there are so many books and movies focused on being "alone". Why do we cheer for the solitary “only one” character to survive by wits and luck, without Marvel magic or super-powers? Join Professor Betsy Stoutmorrill to learn about these various stories and why we invest in these lone characters and root for them overcoming all odds to SURVIVE!