Shining bright for 60 years
IRSC Celebrates Anniversary with Slate of Community Events
Indian River State College this year is celebrating a milestone: 60 years of service to the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee County. The past six decades, marked by exceptional growth and significant progress, include the evolution of Indian River State College from a small junior college into a comprehensive community college, to one of Florida’s first four-year state colleges, to the Top College in the Nation.
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 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 low-income students.
IRSC 60TH ANNIVERSARY BLOCK PARTY
Main Campus in Fort Pierce
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.
