theLAKER | 11 Food lockers add convenience Students can pick up fresh foods from the College’s food pantry using refrigerated lockers in the main lobby. FLCC purchased the lockers using a $50,000 grant from the State University of New York. The funds are part of the $1 million SUNY distributes each year to address food insecurity at two- and four-year schools. Students can visit the Center for Student Well-Being at the main campus or fill out an online form to request food. If the order includes perishable items, a staff member packs it and stows the food in a locker. The student receives an email when their order is ready and a text message with the locker number and a code to open it. Students can pick up the food on their own schedule. They do not have to worry about getting to an office before it closes. Since the lockers went into service in October 2025, more than two dozen students had used them by February. Students can also complete an online screening tool that identifies potential federal, state, and local programs that provide food, childcare support, health insurance, tax preparation and other benefits. More information is online at flcc.edu/studentwellbeing. New offering: Wine service management Starting this fall, the College will offer a new wine service management certificate for those pursuing careers related to wine sales and service. Jamie Rotter, associate professor of culinary arts, developed the program to fill a niche in the food and wine industry. “The program addresses a need in the industry in terms of service and marketing. There are folks who would like to have a career in the wine world, but do not want to be a part of the extremely technical production side,” he explained. Students will learn from industry experts and complete 300 hours of work experience at a hospitality business. Graduates will be qualified to work in positions such as wine steward, food and beverage manager, and wine marketer. The 27-credit certificate includes courses in marketing, business law, culinary and beverage fundamentals, and three courses on wines. Most courses can be taken online. Four summer camp options for grades 6–9 FLCC will host week-long camps this summer for students entering grades 6 through 9 in fall 2026. Camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The $250 fee covers camp supplies, snacks and a souvenir. Registration is at flcc.edu/steam. Dates and themes are as follows: • July 6–10, STEAM in Motion, Victor Campus Center: Students build models and explore how mechanical parts, electronic circuits, and robotics can be used to create motion. • July 13–17, STEAM in Orbit, Newark Campus Center: Campers explore careers related to the NASA Artemis missions, computer science, game design, and skilled trades. • July 20–24, STEAM in Nature, Muller Field Station: Students observe wildlife, learn plant and wildlife identification, and take part in water quality projects. • July 27–31, STEAM Detectives, Geneva Campus Center: The camp introduces students to the world of clues, codes, and related science, including fingerprinting, DNA analysis, and forensic sketching.
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