“The book is called OPPORTUNITY… and its first chapter starts New Years Day….”

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Welcome P.1 Winter Fest P.2

Note from the Dean P.6 Upcoming Events P.6

ISSUE 01 JAN 2015

The FTC team welcomes you back to school for the 2015 academic year! We hope that each of you enjoyed your Winter Break; filled with relaxation, new experiences, and loved ones. Those of you returning to campus may have noticed a few changes as well as many new faces. Let’s take a moment to welcome the newest members of FTC Pines Campus, beginning with the new students who started January 2015. This bright, creative group of students will bring an array of experiences and ideas that will enrich life on campus. We are also thrilled to welcome the following new instructors: Professor Zaldivar, IT Department, Professor Etienne, Business Department, Professor Cooper, CJ Department and Professor Gonzalez, General Education. Last but not least, we are pleased to welcome Mr. Dwayne Ore’, our new Executive Director. Much appreciation for the consistent and dedicated efforts of everyone at FTC for making the best of 2014. We are excited to see what we’ll accomplish together this year. Once again, welcome back! Here is to making 2015 bigger and better.

Admissions team from left to right

Sybil Cohen, Madelin Fernandez, Maria Koontz, and Elissa Espinal (bottom)

Images from our 2014 Winter Wonderland

Dean Evans gives Santa the thumbs up.

Executive Director, Dwayne Ore’ and Director of Admissions, Maria Koontz discussing Christmas wishes.

2014 Christmas Door Decorating Contest

Director Ore’ and Registrar, Dani Vazquez with second place Ugly sweater contest winner Jeanette.

Elissa Espinal, Maria Koontz, and Gregory Dear Sorry Maria, your sweater just wasn’t ugly enough.

Joseph Dowling Director of Financial Aid

Jeanette Vergara Director of First Impressions

Madelin Fernandez Admissions

2014 Ugly Sweater Contest Winners First Place: Gary Krantz

Second Place: Jeanette Vergara Third Place: Mily Benitez

Getting Santa ready for his big debut

Director of First Impressions, Mily Benitez, and little Mia smiling for the camera.

Business Student, Shanese Dorsey, and her son Joshua.

Santa receiving big hugs and lots of love!

Santa spreading Christmas joy one candy at a time.

Student Accounts, Bonnie Galindo, and IT Student, Millie Cuello, being silly with Santa.

Images from our 2014 Winter Wonderland

Dr. Whitmore shows us that you’re never too old to sit on Santa’s Lap.

IT student, Valerie Gehy, and daughters Josephine and Victoria enjoying the winter wonderland. Happy Holidays Santa! See you next year.

Even Mr. Bones from the Allied Health Department is in the Holiday Spirit.

Note From the Dean

Florida Technical College

Pembroke Pines Campus

12520 Pines Blvd.

Pembroke Pines FL, 33027

www.ftccollege.edu

Extra! Extra! iPad distribution/orientation will be

held on January 28th at 10:30AM for morning

students & 29th at 6:30PM for the evening

students. Furthermore we will be acknowledging

your academic and leadership accomplishments

during our award ceremony January 22nd at

11:30AM & 6:30PM. Thank you and have a great

term.

Award

Ceremony