Year: 2016
STOP AND NOTICE: Jury is out on social media
Social media have caused a dramatic change in the way people view one another, which may prove to be a good thing – or a bad thing. Many people post opinions and other comments, photos and videos on sites such as Facebook, and the posts gain a certain amount of popularity. But it often doesn’t take long for people to move on to the next best thing. […]
Dick Gregory visits Harrison Center
Civil rights activist, comedian and St. Louis native Dick Gregory visited Forest Park’s Harrison Center on April 4 to speak on race relations, religion, gender bias, politics, assassinations, social justice and other controversial topics. […]
College hires new provost
An associate dean at a community college in Florida will be Forest Park’s new provost, replacing Interim President Rod Nunn. The St. Louis Board of Trustees voted to hire Larry Johnson during a special meeting on April 6. They also chose Carol Lupardus as provost for the Meramec campus. She now serves as vice president of academic affairs at Florissant Valley. […]
Housekeepers find strange items while cleaning
College housekeepers are unsung heroes, cleaning up messes that students leave behind and keeping classrooms and offices neat and safe. […]
SGA president wants to help students succeed
Diamond Jones greets everyone at Student Government Association meetings with a smile. Her leadership style is inclusive and collaborative, according to SGA adviser Donivan Foster. […]
Students over 40 share their stories
Many view community college as a place where young people seek to advance their educations. But older adults are using Forest Park as a path to different careers or simply as a way to learn new skills and boost their incomes. […]
