Business Dean Weighs In At Roundtable

Ron P. Hill, PhD, dean of the college of business, joined business leaders and U.S. Rep. Jim Davis Tuesday to discuss the nation's blooming deficit. The one-hour roundtable was convened by Davis, a supporter of a coalition to reduce the deficit.

Members of the business community were invited to discuss the current state of the federal budget and some of the budget issues being debated in Congress. The group discussed Tampa Bay employment opportunities, how a variation in interest rates might impact the local business economy and how typical families measure fiscal soundness.

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On-Line Pay Stubs: A New Way of Doing Business

Beginning March 5, 2004, pay stubs will no longer be printed and distributed by Human Resources. Employees are now able to access the information from their computers via GEMS Self Service.

Many in the USF Community have already experienced the convenience of the paperless GEMS Self Service functionality. Those individuals who may not have regular access to a computer at their worksite, are located off-campus, or are on a leave of absence should contact their departmental payroll representative for details on accessing pay information.

For additional information or assistance with GEMS Self Service, please contact Human Resources at 4-2970. If you would like to set up a GEMS Self Service demonstration in your area, please contact Michele Phlipot at 4-5489.

Dr. Sarah Partan presents for Sigma Xi at Eckerd College

Assistant Professor of Psychology will speak at Eckerd College Thursday,
February 26, 2003 at 6:30 PM.

Topic: Primate facial expression and vocalization: do they say the same thing?

The Galbraith Marine Science Laboratory Auditorium (Room 110).

Dr. Partan specializes in animal behavior and communication, focusing on how animals use and interpret different communication signals.

Complementary refreshments will follow this program.

For more information regarding Sigma Xi or this program, please contact Nancy Smith (864-8440) or Jeannine Lessmann (864-7686)

Career Expo 2004 - Your Time to Soar!

Don't miss this exciting event:

Wednesday, February 25, 2004 from 2:30 until 6:00 p.m.
Campus Activities Center.

This event is open to all USF students, alumni, faculty, and staff and is a professional forum for job searching, netowrking, and graduate school information. A variety of employers will be attending looking for all types of majors and jobs. There will also be certain graduate programs and test prep organizations represented. A list of participating employers will be available beginning February 18, 2004 on the Counseling & Career Center website or in BAY 119.

Event web page: http://www.stpt.usf.edu/studentdev/ccc/careerevents.htm

For information, please contact Tara Mohrfeld at 553-4032.

USF St. Petersburg Cares!

Special Olympic volunteers are still needed for the event on Saturday, March 6 at Lakewood High School. We'll be doing such jobs as timing track events, measuring the softball throw, and assisting with awards presentation. Contact Barry McDowell for more infor and to register. 3-4990 or mcdowell@stpt.usf.edu

University Relations Seeks Upcoming Events

Media releases for March lectures, symposia, special classes and other campus community events are being planned now for E-News, USF St. Petersburg's calendar and local and regional media. Please send your campus event information, including topic, date, time, location and your target audience, to Holly Kickliter in University Relations at hkicklit@spadmin.usf.edu .

Career Expo 2004 - Your Time to Soar!

Wednesday, February 25, 2004
2:30-6:00 p.m.
Campus Activities Center

Recruiters from a variety of industries, organizations, and schools will

be present to talk about job and internship opportunities and network with the students, alumni, staff, and faculty of USF St. Petersburg.

A list of participating organizations will be available at www.stpt.usf.edu/studentdev/CCC/careerevents on February 20

Soon it will be spring--with the land awash in GREEN!

Celebrate springtime—and Irish culture and spirit with the USF St. Pete Singers! Rehearsals for the annual grand St. Paddy's spring show are held weekly in February at the USF SP Williams House on Sunday afternoons from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Performances of “The Late Late Leprechaun Show with Brendan Blarney” are scheduled for March 7, 13, 14 and 17 at various senior centers and nursing homes around the area.

Talent is useful, but a big heart is required. Singers, dancers, jugglers, speakers, costume-designers, and other warm bodies are welcome. Bring a friend.

The USF SP Singers is an eclectic collection of students, faculty, staff, alumni, family, and friends who perform throughout the year. The primary mission of the USF St. Pete Singers is social service. The Singers began is 1974 and recently presented their 30th annual Yuletide shows. The group also received recognition as the “2003 Volunteer of the Year” in the Arts and Recreation category from the United Way of Tampa Bay, Volunteer Center, and 2-1-1 Tampa Bay .

For further information, please contact Sudsy O'Tschiderer 3-4842. Slainte!

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