Reminder to RSVP
It's
the annual Faculty and Staff Awards
Luncheon this Thursday, March 9 from Noon - 1
p.m. in the Campus Activities Center.
Regional Chancellor Karen A. White will recognize
staff and faculty members for their length of
service to the university and announce the winners
of the A&P Excellence in Service Awards
and the USPS Outstanding Service Awards.
There will also be a wall signing at
Residence Hall One to commemorate the event.
Everyone planning to attend MUST call
the R.S.V.P. line at 3-4490 to have a
seat.
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USF is Named in Top 95
Research Universities
The Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
released this week an extensive revision to how it
classifies U.S. colleges and universities. The
University of South Florida is now listed as a
Research University (Very High Research Activity),
which is the highest level of classification in
the new system.
Full
Story
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Airport Expansion Prompting
Changes
 The Honda
Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and a major
expansion at Albert Whitted Airport are forcing
parking changes at USF St. Petersburg.
More
parking information
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Undergraduates Present with
Scholars
Undergraduates will represent
USF St. Petersburg at the March 17 Southeastern
Psychological Association Conference, SEPA, in
Atlanta. The students submitted their work
alongside some of the country’s top scholars, and
were invited to participate in the conference.
More
on students.
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Wade in the Water
 The
figure wading in Bayboro Harbor Thursday, March 2
wasn’t the Loch Ness Monster, but instead an
environmental science student with S.E.A.S.,
Students Environmental Awareness Society. She was
on a mission to clean up the harbor.
For
more on cleaning up the
harbor.
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Hola, Konnichiwa, Ciao, Buon
Giorno
 Why limit your lingual potential to
just one language? The USF libraries have language
lessons available through a simple download.
How
you can learn to speak a new
language.
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What’s Happening
A list of upcoming
events for the next two weeks on campus and around
town.
More
info...
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City Streets Becoming
Two-Way
 The city of St. Petersburg approved
the conversion of First and Second streets
South into two-way streets. The transformation is
designed to enhance traffic flow through downtown.
Which
streets are changing?
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Call for Nominations for
Distinguished Alumni
 The Pinellas County Alumni Chapter
continues the tradition of recognizing excellence
among alumni, community leaders and businesses
with ties to USF by hosting the 2006 Distinguished
Alumni Awards Ceremony.
Click
here for more
information.
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Where There Are Jobs, There Are
Applicants
 The Campus Activities Center was home
to the 2005 Spring Career Expo sponsored by the
Career and Counseling Center. More than 50
employers showcased their benefits and recruited
employees.
More
info...
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Bands Battled it Out at
Bullstock ‘06
 Eight local Tampa Bay area high
school and college bands showcased their skills
for cash prizes at the first Battle of the Bands:
Bullstock ’06 on the USF St. Petersburg Harborside
Lawn Saturday, March 4. Approximately 200 Bay area
students came out to enjoy the waterfront concert.
Full
story...
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In the Press
 Find out
who made headlines, was tapped to lecture,
received television coverage or got a spot on the
radio this week.
In the press this week was Vivian
Fueyo, Meeghan Kane, USFSP Bullstock '06 and
the campus community.
More
info...
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Who Will You Nominate?
 Your
students have been working hard and this is their
chance to be honored. Omicron Delta Kappa is
expanding its circle at USF St. Petersburg and is
accepting nominations.
Omicron
Delta Kappa
requirements.
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Nominate an Outstanding
Senior
 Nominate an outstanding senior for
this prestigious award that has been a part of USF
St. Petersburg history since 1973. The Outstanding
Senior Award is open to all graduating seniors and
recognizes exceptional achievements in leadership,
community service, work experience, and school
spirit.
Click
here for more
information.
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USFSP Faculty and Staff Get
Perks
Midtown Sundries Restaurant
& Bar considers USFSP St. Petersburg faculty
and staff VIP. As a VIP you are entitled to
discounts throughout the week.
What
it means to be a VIP.
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The Problem of Electronic
Stalking
The history of stalking is as
old as the history of human relationships.
Although the stalker’s primary goal-to gain
control of the victim by instilling fear and
terror-has not changed over time, the techniques
used by the stalker have. New technology has
made it easier for stalkers to harass their
victims anonymously and from a distance.
More
info...
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| March 8, 2006 |
Don't forget!
Spring Break is almost here. Next week, March 13
thru March 17, there are no classes.
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Calling All
Golfers!
USF is having a
faculty/staff golf scramble to benefit USF
Scholarships. The event is a four player scramble
with shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. April 1. The fee
to participate is $55 including green fees, cart,
dinner, small bucket of balls at driving range
prior to start and sales tax. Deadline to register
is March 24, entries are limited to 120. For more
information call Chris at 974-7944 in the Campus
Recreation Office at USF
Tampa.
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