FSCJ to Hold Inauguration Ceremony Honoring John Avendano, Ph.D.

For Immediate Release: January 31, 2020

Contact: Jill Johnson, (904) 632-5016

FSCJ to Hold Inauguration Ceremony Honoring John Avendano, Ph.D.

WHAT: Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) will celebrate the inauguration of John Avendano, Ph.D. as the sixth College President. Along with the FSCJ District Board of Trustees, local and state elected officials, the Florida College System, college and university partners and local school districts, FSCJ faculty, staff and students will convene on Friday, February 7, 2020, for the formal academic ceremony to officially install Dr. Avendano into office.

           In addition to President Avendano’s inaugural address, the ceremony will welcome remarks by City of Jacksonville Director of Community Affairs Dr. Charles Moreland, Florida College System Chancellor Kathy Hebda, Tallahassee Community College President Dr. Jim Murdaugh, The College of the Florida Keys President Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, St. Johns River State College President Joe Pickens, J.D., University of North Florida President Dr. David Szymanski, Nassau County School District Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns and Duval County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene.

WHEN:Friday, February 7, 2020

            9:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

            Brunch reception immediately following.

WHERE:  FSCJ South Campus

                Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts

                11901 Beach Blvd.

                Jacksonville, FL 32246

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