USFSP Achieves Separate
Accreditation
 The Commission on Colleges of the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
recommended separate accreditation to USF St.
Petersburg on June 23. This accreditation of USF
St. Petersburg is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2006.
The date of the decision was exactly one year
after SACS recommended the campus fast track its
site visit from spring 2007 to 2006.
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information.
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Tradition of Giving Breaks
Record
Faculty and staff contributed a
record amount in the annual Faculty and Staff
Campaign at USF St. Petersburg. The drive
wrapped up June 30 with more than $43,000 raised,
65 percent higher than the goal of $26,000.
Campaign
details
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New Space Facilitates
Partnerships
 Researchers from USF St. Petersburg’s
Program of Distinction, Environmental Science,
Policy and Geography, are beginning their move
into the newest addition to St. Petersburg’s U.S.
Geological Survey’s Florida Integrated Science
Center Office.
More
about the space
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Parking Services Makes Decal
Purchase Easier
 With the new semester on the horizon
parking decals are approaching their expiration
date.
Parking Services has introduced a new
convenient option for permit purchase to obtain
your new parking decal for the upcoming year.
How
to get your permit
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Trip to Orient Benefits Students
 USF St.
Petersburg College of Business students learned
about the global economy this summer, not from
books, but by seeing it first-hand.
Two professors traveled with 17 students to
China and Hong Kong to examine those countries
bustling economies.
Trip
details
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Renovation at the
CAC
 The kitchen in the Campus Activities
Center is undergoing renovations to provide
room for the campus’ growing student
organizations. Construction should be completed by
mid-August.
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out more details
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A Tour of Civil Rights
History
 A unique partnership between the
University of South Florida St. Petersburg and the
Stetson University College of Law included an
extensive historical tour into the heart of our
nation’s civil rights history.
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story...
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Signs, Signs, Everywhere
Signs
 You may have noticed changes taking
place across the university. They are small
changes, but much anticipated.
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Recent Graduate Publishes
Book
 A 2005 graduate of USFSP, La Toia C.
Rushing published her debut book of poetry, It
Just Doesn't Get Any Better, in June.
She said writing has been a good outlet for her
thoughts.
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New USF Alumni Chairman
 Charley
Harris of St. Petersburg was elected chairman of
the board of directors of the University of South
Florida Alumni Association at the organization's
annual meeting in June.
He replaces John Thomas, who will remain active
as immediate past chairman and member of the board
of directors.
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story...
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In the Press
 Find out
who on campus made headlines, received television
coverage or got a spot on the radio.
Included this month are Darryl Paulson, Ray
Arsenault, Susan Cochran Phillips, Judithanne
Scourfield-McLauchlan, Tony Silvia, Bill Heller,
Chris D'Elia, Geralyn Franklin, Todd Shank
and Tom Ainscough.
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Faculty and Staff Ooh and
Aah
 Walking slowly through the crisp, new
hall they looked up and down, left and right.
For the first time, many camus faculty and
staff members received their own guided tour of
Residence Hall One.
Full
story and dates for
tours
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Kerlin Announces
Retirement
 Max Kerlin, Director of Budget
Services, announced he's retiring. His last day
will be Friday, Sept. 29.
His next stop? Taking the time to do things he
always wanted.
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New Coordinator for
Multicultural Affairs
La-Tarri Canty
comes to USF St. Petersburg from the State
University of New York, College at
Oneonta. The New York native is looking forward
to implementing social change for students of
underrepresented populations through leadership,
advocacy and mentoring.
She begins work Friday, Aug. 11.
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Career Counselor Makes USFSP
Home
 The Counseling and Career Center
welcomes a new staff member. Terry Dowling joined
the center as a career counselor.
It’s his second career and one he believes is
very rewarding.
More
about
Dowling...
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Congratulations Dr.
Heller! Governor Jeb Bush signed the
bill into law that changes the name of Coquina Hall to
H. William Heller Hall when the professor of Special
Education retires.
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Bull Lake?
No, you’re not seeing things. This small
lake in back of Residence Hall One is in the shape of
the USF Bulls logo.
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USFSP
Outstanding Graduate Applications
The USF Alumni Association and
Pinellas County Alumni Chapter are accepting
nominations for the Summer 2006 Outstanding
Graduate. The due
date is Monday, July 18.
Seniors completing course work this summer may
nominate themselves or be nominated by a member of
the University community. Candidates must have at
least a 3.5 GPA to be considered for this award.
An application and two letters of recommendation
are required by the deadline.
Please assist the Alumni
Association by forwarding this information and the
application to qualified students.
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Fulbright
Scholar opportunities are now available.
This past year U.S. faculty and professionals
engaged in a rare opportunity for professional
development by teaching or conducting research in
more than 150 countries as Fulbright Scholars.
For more information about
Fulbright Scholars Program and application
materials, visit www.cies.org or
email apprequest@cies.iie.org. You can also call 202-686-4000.
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A Snell House visitor.
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Here's a list of events taking
place in July and August. 
The
dedication for Residence Hall One will take place
Tuesday, August 22 at 11 a.m. All faculty, staff
and students are invited to attend the event at
the hall. 
Imagine
parking in the shade, keeping your vehicle out of
the baking sun and torrential downpours.
