Peace Week celebration
Pasco-Hernando State College will host speakers, guest lecturers, exhibits, presentations, interactive workshops, and peace festivals for its 11th annual Peace Week, Sept. 24 to Sept. 28.
The theme of “Unity” will run through the college’s East Campus in Dade City, North Campus in Brooksville, Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch in Wesley Chapel, the Spring Hill Campus, and the West Campus in New Port Richey.
There will be presentations and lectures entitled “Stand Together,” “Coffee with a Cop,” “Wellness Techniques and Chair Yoga,” and more.
Unity festivals, with drum circles, exhibits and displays, will take place on each campus. Crafts, such as tie-dye T-shirts, also will be available.
At the Spring Hill Campus, Buddhist monks will create a sand mandala, which will be displayed for a short period of time before a dissolution ceremony takes place.
For information, visit PHSC.edu.
Fee adjustment meeting
Pasco-Hernando State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) will consider approving proposed adjusted course-related fees at its Sept. 25 meeting, at 6 p.m., at the Spring Hill Campus, 450 Beverly Court.
Fee adjustment proposals are reviewed and approved for DBOT consideration by PHSC’s Council of Academic Affairs, a committee that includes representation by administrators, deans, academic department chairs, program directors, faculty and staff.
For details, visit Policies.PHSC.edu/policies-and-procedures/public-disclosure.
Questions and concerns can be directed to the appropriate dean listed on the webpage.
Saint Leo open house
Saint Leo University, 33701 State Road 52 in St. Leo, will host an open house Sept. 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., for students of all ages, and their families and friends.
Guests can get acquainted with the academic programs by talking to the faculty, through resource fairs, and a variety of academic presentations and demonstrations.
Visitors also can tour the campus, chat with current students, learn about clubs and organizations, meet with financial aid representatives, talk with admission counselors, and more.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Admission is free.
To register, visit SaintLeo.edu/open-house.
For help with registration, or for questions, contact the Office of Admissions at or (352) 588-8283.
Performing Arts College Fair
Students interested in pursuing a college degree in dance, theater or music are encouraged to attend the Straz Center’s inaugural Performing Arts College Fair on Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at 1010 N. MacInnes Place in Tampa.
There will be morning workshop rotations that include master classes and audition prep taught by Patel Conservatory faculty.
In the afternoon, guests can meet with representatives from schools known for their performing arts programs, including: Carnegie Mellon School of Music; The American Musical Dramatic Academy; Boston Conservatory; Flagler College; Greensboro College; Stetson University; Florida College; Butler University; University of North Florida; Lynn Conservatory of Music; Florida State University College of Music; Valdosta State University; University of South Florida; Florida Southern College; Savannah College of Art & Design; Manhattan School of Music; The New School; and, the University of Florida.
Admission is free. Lunch will be available for purchase.
Reservations are required at PatelConservatory.asapconnected.com/#EventDetail=177547.
For information, call the Patel Conservatory Student Affairs office at (813) 222-1029.
Free homecoming dresses and accessories
The Belle of the Ball Project will once again provide free homecoming dresses and accessories, to in-need high school girls, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its boutique at 1210 Holt Ave., in Clearwater. Upcoming dates include Oct. 6 and Oct. 20.
Dresses will be available for prom, homecoming and military balls.
No referral letter is necessary. No appointment is needed.
A small donation of $1 to $5 can be made, but is not required.
The project also will accept donations of dresses and accessories.
For information, call (877) 772-3553.
