IRSC at 60
THE CELEBRATION
This free event will feature live entertainment, food
trucks, fun and educational activities for children and
teens, as well as tours and tips for anyone interested in
attending college. IRSC academic departments and student
organizations will offer hands-on activities and interactive
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In honor of its diamond anniversary, IRSC has events
planned throughout 2020 that will recognize the leading role
the college has played in the development of our region and
the extraordinary impact IRSC has had on tens-of-thousands of
students. Celebratory activities will highlight students, faculty
members, employees, branch campuses, alumni and others.
The college invites community members to mark their
calendars for the IRSC 60th Anniversary Block Party, taking
place on Main Campus in Fort Pierce on Saturday, May 16,
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event will feature live entertainment,
food trucks, fun and educational activities for children
and teens, as well as tours and tips for anyone interested
in attending college. IRSC academic departments and student
organizations will offer hands-on activities and interactive
demonstrations designed to delight and dazzle.
For a listing of all 60th anniversary activities, an interactive
timeline and more, visit www.irsc.edu/irsc60.
Besides its 60th anniversary, the college has even more
to celebrate.
In 2019, the Aspen Institute, an educational and policy
studies organization based in Washington, D.C., awarded
its highest honor, the Aspen Prize for Community College
Excellence, to Indian River State College. The award is the
nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and
performance among America’s community colleges.
“The Aspen Prize is a credit to the people of Indian River
State College and the outstanding communities we serve,”
said Dr. Edwin Massey, president of IRSC. “From our Trustees,
to our community partners, to our employees, to our dedicated
students, IRSC is enriched with some of the most incredible
people supporting our college mission, and this distinct honor
IRSC 60TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY
Main Campus in Fort Pierce
Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
demonstrations designed to delight and dazzle.
For a listing of all 60th anniversary activities, an
interactive timeline and more, visit www.irsc.edu/irsc60.
validates their commitment on a
national level. Bringing home the
Aspen Prize is truly a celebration of
their hard work.”
IRSC was selected from more than
1,000 state and community colleges
following a rigorous review of data,
strategies and outcomes related
to student learning, degree and
certificate completion, high rates of
graduate employment, earnings for
graduates, and exceptional access
and success for minority and lowincome
students.
IRSC’s 60th Anniversary Block Party on May 16 will offer hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations to delight guests of all ages.
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