Business Week is an annual event at Flagler College that allows students to showcase their entrepreneurial skills in a series of panels, dinners and competitions. This year’s theme is “The Future is Now: Technology and Business.”

On Tuesday, Feb. 9 from 2-4 p.m. the biannual event will take place in the Virginia Room of the Ringhaver Student Center. President Joyner will officially recognize the 166 honorees in a ceremony-only type format, different from previous years when a reception with family and faculty rounded out the experience.

Please note: This event has been cancelled. On Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy will present a virtual lecture delivered by Senior Director of The Center for the Future of Aging at the Milken Institute Nora Super. She will present, “Brave New World: Trends that are changing the politics of aging.” This event is free and open to the public virtually.

The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College welcome Toronto-based artists Maria Hupfield and Jason Lujan to the CEAM Artist Residency from Feb. 7 – 20. Hupfield and Lujan work collaboratively under the name Native Art Department International (NADI) to produce artworks, exhibition, events and film screenings. Their current exhibition Bureau of Aesthetics is currently on view at Flagler College’s CEAM, and is produced and organized by Mercer Union, Toronto. In conjunction with their residency, the artists will give a virtual talk about their work on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and registration is required.

Late last year, Dr. Frances Bartlett Kinne’s godson, Eric Nelson, presented President Joseph G. Joyner with a $100k generous gift from Dr. Kinne’s estate. The gift will be added to an endowed scholarship fund, established in 2003, which bears her name.

This spring, Ayla’s Acres is breaking ground on a facility located at SR 208. As part of a partnership with a Flagler College class, they will also debut new branding as well. While the no-kill animal rescue was in the process of preparing for the new addition these last two years, they realized it was the perfect time to rebrand, as their existing logo was created 10 years ago.

The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College announce the forthcoming exhibition “Bureau of Aesthetics” by Native Art Department International (NADI), a collaborative project by Toronto-based artists Maria Hupfield and Jason Lujan. The exhibition is organized by Mercer Union, a centre for contemporary art, Toronto, and is guest curated by Julia Paoli, Director and Curator. Encompassing sculpture, video and installation, “Bureau of Aesthetics” will open with a virtual talk with Julia Paoli on Friday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. This event is free and open to the public (virtually) while also part of Flagler College’s Diversity and Inclusion Week with registration to participate required.

On Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy will present a virtual lecture delivered by Director of Flagler College Forum Jim Toedtman. He will present, “Curiosity Won’t Kill the Cat; How to Break Out of Our Silos.” This event is free and open to the public virtually.

On Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy will for the first time present virtually. William “Bill” Douglas staff writer for NHL.com and author of blog “The Color of Hockey” will present on “Athletes, Politics and Sport.” This event is free and open to the public virtually.

Beginning on Monday, Jan. 18 The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to celebrate another Diversity & Inclusion week at Flagler College! Whether you are a faculty member, staff member, student, or a student organization, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

On Jan. 18 the Flagler College Office of Diversity and Inclusion is excited to partner with the Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of St. Johns County, Inc. to host the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Breakfast event.

On Dec. 18 Senator Travis Hutson, Representative Cyndi Stevenson and Representative Paul Renner presented a State of Florida Proclamation to Dr. Joyner on the occasion of his retirement. The St. Johns County Legislative Delegation recognized his contributions to the St. Johns County community.

Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts and Program Director for Music Kip Taisey has made the most of this year's restrictions on public performance. His students, and in turn his discipline on campus, has remained very engaged throughout the past semester as they figured out ways to stay active and hone their craft.

The end of the Fall 2020 semester marks many things, but one of the most notable will be the retirement of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty Alan Woolfolk. He made his final mark on campus as the 2020 Commencement Speaker during the Dec. 12 commencement exercises, providing advice and humor in his own unique style.

Flagler College’s Office of Institutional Advancement raised over $51,000 during its record-breaking Giving Tuesday campaign.

This fall, the Office of Institutional Advancement hosted a hybrid model meeting to introduce Dean of the School of Creative Arts & Letters Andrea McCook, along with other faculty, to the new Visual and Performing Arts Advisory Board. Those in attendance included representatives from the St. Augustine Art Association, EMMA Concert Association, The Amp, St. Johns Cultural Council, A Classic Theatre, Inc. and Limelight Theatre among others including alumni, parents and community members.

On Saturday, Dec. 12, Flagler College held its commencement exercises for graduating seniors. Approximately 396 students received diplomas at The Amp, an outdoor auditorium owned by St. Johns County.

A look back at the Class of 2020 and their time at Flagler. Through their words.

For the sixth consecutive year Flagler College is one of a record 42 NCAA Division II member institutions to be honored as part of the Presidents’ Award for Academic Excellence for achieving a four-year Academic Success Rate of 90 percent or higher. This is the 10th year of the program.

Flagler College’s Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of John Delaney to serve as Interim President of Flagler College beginning in July 2021.