Community Bulletin

Socially conscious studiers

Although some pursue college degrees with dollar signs in mind, Rollins College has announced two new majors and minors designed for the socially conscious student who also wants to be successful in the business environment. The first is a major in business (with a concentration in management) and a corresponding minor and the other, a major and minor in social entrepreneurship and business. The two majors will focus on sustainability, social responsibility, entrepreneurship and innovation. Courses are slated for the 2014 academic school year.

Help preserve history

The Orange County Regional History Center is asking those in the Central Florida community to contribute to a new exhibition, “History Is Important to Me Because...” History is being dropped from school curriculums and left in the shadow of the STEM subjects. The History Center is looking to change that. Community members are asked to submit their thoughts about why history is important, even vital. Participants can submit their responses through text, video, or interpretive photos on the History Center's Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (@ochistorycenter) accounts. Onsite submissions will also be accepted from museum guests. The exhibit will be up through Dec. 13. Submissions will be accepted through Nov. 22. Visit thehistorycenter.org for more information.

Feed the Need

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge to recruit members of the business community to become Community Champions, organizations who commit to raising a minimum of $500 toward the effort to feed hungry families in our community through the Second Harvest Food Bank. Community Champions that sign up by Friday, Oct. 25 will be recognized at the campaign kick-off on Thursday, Oct. 31 at city hall. Visit tinyurl.com/feedtheneedWP to sign up.