Florida State University Panama Canal Branch
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Florida State University-Panama, or FSU-Panama is one of FSU's
international campuses located on the isthmus of Panama
. FSU has operating a broad curriculum program in Panama City
of the Republic of Panama for over 50 years. The campus, located by the Miraflores Locks
of the Panama Canal
, provides students with many facilities, including the largest English-language library in the Republic of Panama, computer facilities, research facilities, student housing, and athletic facilities. The student population is generally international and comes from the United States, the Republic of Panama and other countries.
s located in the Panama Canal Zone
could continue their education while staying in Panama
.
, but was for many years located in La Boca (The Mouth), cerca the mouth of the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal
.
, a reverted area which was previously US Army base Fort Clayton
, but was closed in 1999 per the Torrijos–Carter Treaties.
There are a few degrees which can be completed fully at FSU Panama:
These programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
the FSU Pananole
. There are many other clubs and groups, such as the Mandarin Club and the Environmental Club.
FSU
FSU may refer to:*Florida State University*Ferris State University, Michigan*Frostburg State University, Maryland*Fayetteville State University, North Carolina*Fairmont State University, West Virginia*Framingham State University, Massachusetts...
international campuses located on the isthmus of Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
. FSU has operating a broad curriculum program in Panama City
Panama City
Panama is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has a population of 880,691, with a total metro population of 1,272,672, and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of the same name. The city is the political and administrative center of the...
of the Republic of Panama for over 50 years. The campus, located by the Miraflores Locks
Miraflores (Panama)
Miraflores is the name of one of the three locks that form part of the Panama Canal and the name of the small lake that separates these locks from the Pedro Miguel locks upstream. In the Miraflores locks, vessels are lifted in three stages totalling 8 m, allowing them to transit to or from the...
of the Panama Canal
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1904 to 1914, the canal has seen annual traffic rise from about 1,000 ships early on to 14,702 vessels measuring a total of 309.6...
, provides students with many facilities, including the largest English-language library in the Republic of Panama, computer facilities, research facilities, student housing, and athletic facilities. The student population is generally international and comes from the United States, the Republic of Panama and other countries.
Panama Canal Zone
The first campus was established in 1957 and served as an academic institution where US Military and ZonianZonian
A Zonian is a person associated with the Panama Canal Zone, a political entity which existed between 1903 and the absorption of the Canal Zone into the Republic of Panama between 1980 and 2000....
s located in the Panama Canal Zone
Panama Canal Zone
The Panama Canal Zone was a unorganized U.S. territory located within the Republic of Panama, consisting of the Panama Canal and an area generally extending 5 miles on each side of the centerline, but excluding Panama City and Colón, which otherwise would have been partly within the limits of...
could continue their education while staying in Panama
Panama
Panama , officially the Republic of Panama , is the southernmost country of Central America. Situated on the isthmus connecting North and South America, it is bordered by Costa Rica to the northwest, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The...
.
Albrook 808 Building
The university was located in the Albrook 808 Building, during the early 90's in a former US ARMY Air Force Station. At this location many courses on International Affairs, Computer Science, Psychology and Economics were given . Most of the students were US citizens or relatives.Chino Panameno School
After Albrook was reverted to the Panamanian state. Florida State University had to move to Chino Panameno School , giving classes at night for people who worked. This location was in the period from 1997 to 1999.La Boca Campus
The campus had various locations in Panama CityPanama City
Panama is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama. It has a population of 880,691, with a total metro population of 1,272,672, and it is located at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal, in the province of the same name. The city is the political and administrative center of the...
, but was for many years located in La Boca (The Mouth), cerca the mouth of the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal
Panama Canal
The Panama Canal is a ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1904 to 1914, the canal has seen annual traffic rise from about 1,000 ships early on to 14,702 vessels measuring a total of 309.6...
.
City of Knowledge Campus
In the Summer of 2009, the campus relocated to the Ciudad del Saber or the City of KnowledgeCiudad del Saber
Panama's Ciudad del Saber is a government sponsored cluster of academic organizations, technology companies and non-governmental organizations, managed by the foundation of the same name...
, a reverted area which was previously US Army base Fort Clayton
Fort Clayton
Fort Clayton was a United States Army base in the former Panama Canal Zone, later part of the Republic of Panama. Fort Clayton was located northwest of Balboa, Panama, with the Panama Canal located nearby. It closed in 1999 pursuant to the Torrijos-Carter Treaties...
, but was closed in 1999 per the Torrijos–Carter Treaties.
Study Abroad Program
Many students take part in FSU's "first year abroad" program, whereby after completing a year of study at FSU Panama, they can receive in-state tuition at the main campus in Tallahassee.There are a few degrees which can be completed fully at FSU Panama:
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies
- Information Studies
- International Affairs
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies
These programs are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Facilities
- Largest English-language library in the Republic of Panama
- Computer Labs
- Chemistry and Physics Labs
- Student housing
- Athletic facilities
- One mile track
- Gym
- Basketball court
- Tennis courts
- Baseball diamonds
- Olympic sized pool
Student organizations
FSU Panama has its own Student Government Association as well as its own Student NewspaperStudent newspaper
A student newspaper is a newspaper run by students of a university, high school, middle school, or other school. These papers traditionally cover local and, primarily, school or university news....
the FSU Pananole
FSU Pananole
The Pananole is the student newspaper for FSU's Panama Canal Branch in the Republic of Panama. The current editor is Andrea Calderón.-History:The Pananole was started by FSU Panama professors Benjamin Murphy and Silvio Sirias...
. There are many other clubs and groups, such as the Mandarin Club and the Environmental Club.
Sports
- 2004 National Football Championship of Panama, FSU-Panama vs USMA
- 2007 National Football Championship of Panama, FSU-Panama vs Panama Saints
External links
- http://panama.fsu.edu FSU Panama's Official Website
- Vimeo Video of FSU-Panama Campus Interview with Rector and Vice-Rector.