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Courses Go Digital
 The Nelson
Poynter Library is more than just a building to
house books and students studying. It
also offers a studio for four professors
taking their lectures to the World Wide Web this
fall.
Who
is going digital?
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The College of Education
Helps In the Community
 Faculty
and staff from the College of Education read
almost 300 essays written by students in
grades 1st through 12th for the Pinellas
County Urban League’s Black History Month Essay
Contest.
Find
out more about the
contest.
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Guest Lecturer Motivates USF St.
Petersburg
 Willie E. Gary flew into St.
Petersburg on his plane “Wings of Justice II” to
inspire, move and motivate those who attended his
lecture “Dream Big Dreams-Refuse to be Denied.”
For
more on the evening.
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Power Out in Davis Hall
 Progress
Energy will replace a transformer in Davis Hall
Sunday, Feb. 26. During the process the power will
be turned off.
For
more information.
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Historic Photograph Collector
Passes Away
The Nelson Poynter Library has
lost a major contributor to its special
collections.
For
more
information.
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Battle of the Bands: Bullstock
‘06
 USF St. Petersburg’s Harborside
Activities Board is hosting Battle of the
Bands: Bullstock ’06 on Saturday, March 4 from
noon to 4 p.m. on the Harborside Lawn.
For
more information on Bullstock
’06
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What’s Happening on
Campus?
Find
out what’s happening during the next
week
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Career Expo Looking for
Employers
Do you know of an organization
or business interested in working with our
students? If so, the Career Expo needs their
help.
Click
here for more
information.
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Alumni Award Nomination
Information< body>
 Do you
know a USF alumnus who has excelled in business
and community and campus service? If so, nominate
him or her for a 2006 Pinellas County
Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations are due
March 31, 2006.
Click
here for more
information.
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Special Olympics Volunteers
Needed
If you enjoy sports, the Special
Olympics could use your help on March 4 from 8:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist
with the track and field events for the
developmentally challenged. The games are held at
Lakewood High School. No skills are needed.
If you are interested in volunteering
contact Barry McDowell, Coordinator of Volunteer
and Disability Services at 3-4990. There is no
deadline to sign up.
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FAFSA Frenzy Benefits
Students
Financial aid hopefuls had their first taste of
FAFSA Frenzy but only have one more chance to
take advantage of the event.
Click
here for more
information.
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In the Press...
 Find out
who on campus made headlines, was tapped to
lecture, received television coverage or got a
spot on the radio this week.
Press clippings this week include Vivian Fueyo,
Deby Cassill and Carol
Dinsdale.
Click
to read the press
clippings
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New Book Discusses St.
Petersburg’s Past
 Jon Wilson, who wears many hats at USF
St. Petersburg and at the St. Petersburg
Times, has published a new book.
St. Petersburg's Historic Twenty-Second Street
South arrived in book stores last week.
More
information about the
book.
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Welcome New Counselor
 Susan
Cochran-Phillips, Ph.D., is a recent addition to
USF St. Petersburg. Cochran-Phillips is the new
director of the Career and Counseling Center. She
joins USF St. Petersburg after 12 years at
the University of Alabama.
For
more information on Susan
Cochran-Phillips.
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R.S.V.P. For The Faculty/Staff
Awards Luncheon
Thursday, March 9 marks USF St.
Petersburg’s annual Faculty/Staff Awards Luncheon.
President Judy Genshaft and Regional Chancellor
Karen A. White would like you to join
them for an afternoon of recognition.
For
more luncheon
information.
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Final
Friday
Student Affairs hosts this month’s
Final Friday. The theme is Mardi Gras, USF St.
Petersburg style. The event is at the Coquina Pool
from 4 - 6 p.m. Friday Feb 24. For additional
information contact Jenn Quinn-Taylor at
3-4181.
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Spring College
Day Coming
Departments should reserve their table
now! USF St. Petersburg will host Spring
College Day Feb. 28
from 9 a.m. to noon. Prospective students
will tour the campus and look at
Residence Hall One. They
can also attend information sessions on
admissions, financial aid, housing and USF St.
Petersburg’s three colleges.
Departments are encouraged to
reserve tables for the event. Any organizations or
departments that are interested can contact
Destiny Wilt in Prospective Student Services
at 3-4802. Local radio station 93.3 WFLZ will
broadcast
live.
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 Need a Copier?
Florida Humanities is purchasing a new copier and
their current copier, a Konica Minolta copier,
Model 6001, is available for any department to
pick up. The copier is in good
condition. Please contact Laurie Berlin at
3-2006 or e-mail lberlin@flahum.org
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