USF St. Petersburg Hires Research Leader
 USF St. Petersburg has hired its first research leader in its 39 year history.
Christopher F. D’Elia, PhD, will begin as Assistant Vice
President for Research and Community Partnerships on Sept.
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Known
for his research on coastal, tropical and subtropical ecology,
D’Elia joins USF St. Petersburg from the University
at Albany, SUNY where he holds a joint appointment as a professor
of biology and public administration and policy. He is developing
new programs in watershed science and policy and in forensic
science for the University at Albany. >> Read more Florida
Studies Hosts Florida's First Civil Rights Movement Conference
June 3-6
Historic Conference on the Florida
Civil Rights Movement Attracts Movement Veterans. >> Read
more >> Read
the leaflet (Acrobat .pdf) Governor Kicks Off Town Hall Tour at USF St. Petersburg Floridians for Health Care Choices will conduct
a series of Town Hall Meetings across the state this summer to better
educate Floridians on the benefits of Health Savings Accounts and
Health Reimbursement Arrangements. These new health care products
are designed to improve access to affordable health care while empowering
consumers to invest in health care savings.
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Optimism'
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Harvard Professor Randall
Kennedy took a moment to talk with students during a reception
held at Williams House prior his speech. |
“How does a court case in 1954 affect
your life today?” Last Friday night more than 200 campus
and community guests filled the Campus Activities Center to hear
Harvard University’s Randall Kennedy talk about the ruling
and his work for U.S. Supreme Court Thurgood Marshall. Kennedy’s lecture covered the
components of the 1954 ruling, chronicling both the legitimacy
the law granted, and the actions that it didn’t prevent.
His thoughtful lecture cautioned the audience not to give too much
credit to the decision. >> Read
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top Campus' First Labs Open
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New USFSP Research Labs
open!
Regional Chancellor Karen White, (left) and Arts & Sciences
Dean Mark Durand, (right) help a group of researchers cut
the ribbon at the new labs. |
USF St. Petersburg's first research
laboratories opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. Eight
researchers from the Environmental Science, Policy and Geography
Program of Distinction have moved in and are getting settled
next door to the Piano Man Building. >> Page
top USF Educator Speaks at Gibbs Commencement Visiting Assistant Professor Eve Kleiser wrote just six words on
a piece of paper for her commencement address to Gibbs High
School graduates last week: Thanks,
Kids, Commence, Choices, Like, Dress and John F. Kennedy.
Her work in the classroom and experience leading workshops
kept her focused on her message. “I told them
that the choices they make during the next two years will
impact the rest of their lives,” Kleiser said. “Then
I gave them three pieces of advice.”
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top Pinellas County Alumni Chapter
'Summer Social' The Pinellas County Alumni Chapter will hold
a 'Summer Social' on June 17th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in
the Williams' House Courtyard. Come meet Alumni from Pinellas County and find
out about the local chapter! Enjoy a free night of music, friends,
spirits, and Hors d'oeuvres! RSVP to Sue Sietsma (727)553-4561 or sietsma@stpt.usf.edu >> Page
top University Relations Seeks Summer News Media releases for summer 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 . 
The June Blood Drive
is Wednesday, June 2
Be a lifesaver! The June Blood Drive is Wednesday, June 2
with one bus in front of Davis Hall from 9:30 to 5pm. Coupons
for Lowry Park Zoo and Chick-fil-A plus a picnic jug for all
donors! There is a critical shortage in this area, with less
than one day's supply of O and B blood types. Please donate
Volunteer at the All Children's Hospital
Telethon, June 5 - 6.
The major fund-raiser for All Children's Hospital is its telethon
which is scheduled for Saturday, June 5 and Sunday, June 6. Volunteers
are needed Saturday evening and all day Sunday. Two jobs are available:
traffic
control (parking) and runner staff (taking pledges to the bookkeepers).
Shifts are 2-3 hours and volunteers must be capable of being on
their feet throughout the shift. Let's get a large USFSP presence
and help our wonderful neighbors! Contact Barry McDowell at 3-4990
or mcdowell@stpt.usf.edu. >> Page
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Calendar of Events
The USF Web Calendar
of Events can advertise to campus-wide faculty, staff and
to the general public. Events may include lectures, conferences,
ceremonies, concerts, sporting events, scholarship events,
fundraising events and exhibits.
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