***PBCC Newsletter***

In This Issue:

1. Fall term classes
2. Bright Futures Legislative Changes
3. My.PBCC e-mail account
4. Career Center News
5. Academic Advising
6. University Transfer Seminars

Important Web sites to bookmark and visit regularly:

Student Updates page - www.pbcc.edu/StudentUpdates.xml
(New policies and information that affect you!)

Archived Student Newsletters - Student Updates page (link above)
Upcoming PBCC Events: www.pbcc.edu/PBCCEvents.xml
Upcoming Athletics Events: www.pbcc.edu/athletics.xml

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1. Don't forget that there may be classes available starting in September and October.  If you are still looking for classes, check the class registration available at www.pbcc.edu/pantherweb.xml.  Log on then go to Add/Drop.  

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2. The 2009 Florida State Legislature made some very significant changes to the Florida Bright Futures program.  If you receive a Bright Futures scholarship you need to read the information at http://www.pbcc.edu/x17499.xml.

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3. Activate your student e-mail. You have been assigned a Student E-mail account for official communication. We have already created your my.pbcc.edu e-mail address. Your new PBCC e-mail address appears on your PantherWeb Home Page.  Here is a link that will help you activate your my.pbcc e-mail if you haven't already done so.  http://media1.pbcc.edu/podcasts/helpdesk/StudentEmailPasswordReset/StudentEmailPasswordReset.htm.

Remember all official communication is sent to your my.pbcc.edu account.  Activate your account today.

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4. The PBCC Career Centers upcoming events.

Boca Campus
Do You Have a Way With Words?
Come to the "Careers in Communications" event at the Boca Raton campus on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 11:00am - 12:15pm in HT 103. Meet local professionals working in the field who will talk about the career options related to communications and answer your questions.  For more information call 862-4325

Palm Beach Gardens Campus
Plan ahead and get this date on your calendar- Thursday, November 5
JOB FAIR at Palm Beach Gardens Campus
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. First Floor BioScience Complex
For more information call 207-5350

Lake Worth Campus
Job Searching Workshops
9/24     Employer Recruiter Tips and Pointers - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  CE 118
9/29    What Can I Expect in a Job Interview - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.   CRB 107
8/28    Best Practices for Professional Networking -  1:00 p.m.   CE 118

For more information call 868-3066
For a complete listing of Career Center programs open the Career Center Calendar of Events

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5. Plan ahead and be sure to make an appointment to see an academic advisor for course selection and educational planning.  Before you know it, registration for spring classes will be starting.  You can access advising contact information at www.pbcc.edu/advising.xml.  Check the important spring registration dates at www.pbcc.edu/academiccalendar.xml.

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6. Getting ready to transfer to a university?  Attend a transfer seminar to help get you started. All presentations will be held in CT105 on the Lake Worth Campus.  For more information, contact Karen Handy at (561) 868-3054. 

                Thursday, Sept 17, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
                Wednesday, Oct 21, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
                Tuesday, Nov 17, 10:00 - 11:30 am