Gear Up for SACS Site Visit 
Mark your calendar for one of three open forums to discuss the SACS committee visit. 

Find out about information sessions.

Anniversary Kickoff with Economic Impact Announcement
To launch the University of South Florida’s 50th Anniversary celebration, President Judy Genshaft and USF Board of Trustees Chairman Dick Beard will announce the results of a system-wide economic impact study.

Find out how you can watch.
City May Convert One-Way Streets
The City of St. Petersburg is proposing to convert 1st and 2nd Streets south of Central Avenue from one-way to two-way traffic. 

Click here for more information.

Guest to Speak About Artificial Reproduction
Hugh LaFollette, Cole Chair in Ethics, has invited David Archard, PhD, director of the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at the University of Lancaster, United Kingdom, to campus to speak about the ethical issues surrounding new forms of artificial reproduction.

Find out when Archard will be speaking.

New Computer Classroom Open
A new computer classroom is now open on the second floor of Davis Hall. 

More about new classroom.

Chili Cook-Off
It's time to find your cookbooks, large pots and wooden spoons; the Office of Multicultural Affairs will host a Chili & Soup Cook-off Jan. 25 from 11:30 -1:30 p.m. in DAV 130. There will be prizes awarded to the first and second place winners of each category.

How you can be a part of it.

Fitness Center Offers New Classes
It’s a new semester and a new year so why not shed the pounds you vowed to lose for 2006 right here on campus. Join Fit-4-Life, a new program dedicated to fitness offered at the fitness center.

Full story...
City Launches New Education Initiative
The City of St. Petersburg kicked off a new partnership between schools and local businesses Thursday, Jan. 6.  The “Partnership to Advance School Success” further links the College of Business with its “Mayor’s, Mentor’s and More” partner, Maximo Elementary. 

To read the city's press release, click here.

Campus Undergoing Inventory Audit
The property department is conducting an inventory audit of USF-owned equipment until Friday, Jan. 13.

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What‘s Happening On Campus
This is a new, weekly rundown of various activities happening either on campus or around town that faculty and staff may be interested in.

Click here to see what‘s happening.

Campus Showcase
Students can learn more about USF St. Petersburg by attending Campus Showcase Wednesday, Jan. 18. This day long event aims to inform new and returning students about opportunities, resources and services available at USF St. Petersburg.


More info.
MLK Parade Kicks-Off
Find out all the details about the city's Martin Luther King, Jr. parade it's hosting this Monday as well as a listing of USF St. Petersburg Black History Month activities.

Click here for more information.

Associate Dean Named
Full-time visiting professor James L. Strachan, PH.D., CMA, CCA. and CCP, has accepted the role of Interim Associate Dean until a permanent dean and associate dean are appointed.

More on Strachan.

In the Press This Week
Find out who on campus made headlines, received television coverage or got a spot on the radio this week.  This new segment will run whenever news coverage warrants.

More info...

Library Changes Due Dates For Faculty
Effective immediately, fixed due dates are eliminated for Poynter Library books checked out by faculty members for the spring and fall semesters. Books will now be due 180 days from the date the book is checked out.

Click here for more information.

 January 11, 2006

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Enrollment Services is hosting this month’s Final Friday in the Lobby of Bayboro Hall Jan. 27 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

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