Submitted by Heather Browne

Fort Scott Community College will host speaker Robert McField at 7 p.m. Thursday, February 16, at the Danny & Willa Ellis Family Fine Arts Center.

McField, a 2012 graduate of Fort Scott Community College, will share his inspiring life story and speak about the numerous obstacles he has overcome in his life. He will also discuss the “2BIG2STOP” mindset that he developed to triumph over the struggles that he experienced.

McField is a former Pittsburg State University athlete, multiple surgery patient, former level-five maximum security prisoner and stage-four cancer survivor. He holds a master’s degree in human performance and wellness from Pittsburg State University, and currently works for a second chance program as a behavior interventionist.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact Tom Havron, FSCC Dean of Students, at 620-223-2700, ext. 7230.