USF Sarasota-Manatee holds Open House at professional development school
Over 100 student interns, potential USF Sarasota-Manatee students, and community leaders attended an Open House in the “USF Bulls Room” at G.D. Rogers Garden elementary school in October. Complete News

 

 USF Sarasota-Manatee to showcase faculty and programs at “USF: Unstoppable”
SARASOTA, FL (October 21, 2009) – Amid green and gold festivity and fanfare, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will charge to the kickoff of the USF: Unstoppable Campaign, showcasing its growth in academic achievement, research initiatives, health sciences and athletics at a huge pep-rally event Friday, Oct. 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. located on its main campus on the Manatee/Sarasota County line. Complete News

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee professor and social media expert named one of the “Top 100 Twitterers in Academia” and the “Top 22 Most Popular and Influential Professors on Twitter”
SARASOTA, FL (October 12, 2009) – A professor at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee recently received a big honor—she was named as one of the Top 100 Twitterers in Academia and one of the Top 22 Most Popular and Influential Professors on Twitter. Complete News

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee and Verizon hosting reception to announce Internet Safety workshops for mature adults
SARASOTA, FL (October 8, 2009) – On Monday, Oct. 12 at 4:30 p.m. the University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee and Verizon will host a reception at the Selby Auditorium on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to provide a status report and update on the Verizon Community Workshops. Complete News

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee forum commemorates Domestic Violence Awareness Month
SARASOTA, FL (October 8, 2009) – To commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a panel of experts will discuss the trends in handling domestic violence, assess the current policies both nationally and at the local level, and look at the power of public awareness and social change.  Complete News

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee to host forum in conjunction with the Ringling International Arts Festival discussing the future of the arts on Florida’s Gulf Coast
SARASOTA, FL (October 5, 2009) – This Saturday, Oct. 10, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s Institute for Public Policy and Leadership (IPPL) will host a discussion on the role Southwest Florida’s Gulf Coast will play in the international artistic landscape of the 21st century. Complete News

 

WUSF to Hold Informational Session About New Studio at USF Sarasota-Manatee
WUSF Public Broadcasting will host an informational session to discuss its plans with the community to create a new broadcast and production studio at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

 

 

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store supports USF Sarasota-Manatee through scholarships

SARASOTA, FL (September 29, 2009) – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store made a gift to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to award scholarships to students in the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Complete News

 

 

Brunch on the Bay at USF Sarasota-Manatee to celebrate Community Leadership and Scholarship
SARASOTA, FL (September 25, 2009) – On Sunday, November 8 the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will celebrate the 17^th annual Brunch on the Bay, one of the area’s most highly touted events. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE FORUM TO DISCUSS HOW THE SARASOTA-MANATEE AREA CAN IMPROVE LIVABILITY THROUGH LAND-USE POLICIES

SARASOTA, FL (September 16, 2009) – An internationally recognized expert in design of livable cities will be the keynote speaker in the third of a four-part series of forums on land-use policies at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Sept. 30.  Complete News

 

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee employee campaign raises $43,357
SARASOTA, FL (September 2, 2009) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s 2009 Faculty/Staff campaign raised $43,357, an increase of 103% over the 2008 total of $21,363. Complete News

 

 

FREE INTERNET SAFETY WORKSHOPS FOR THE 50+ ADULT COMMUNITY AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

Sarasota, Fla. – The University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee will host a series of free Internet Safety workshops this spring designed specifically for computer users in the 50+ adult community. The hands-on workshops will take place at various locations in Bradenton and Sarasota in April and May.  Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE EDUCATION STUDENTS TO GET ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING WITH OPENING OF NEW PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

USF Sarasota-Manatee Assistant Professor Dr. Marie Byrd-Blake applies a USF Bulls temporary tattoo to a student’s hand at G.D. Rogers Garden Elementary School’s orientation session. Complete News

 

 

Jonathan’s Café opens at USF Sarasota-Manatee
SARASOTA, FL (August 31, 2009) – Jonathan’s Café, which takes the place of Einstein Bros. Bagels at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, opened amid fanfare surrounding the first week of the Fall semester on campus. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE CELEBRATES GRAND RE-OPENING OF CLYDE G NIXON COURTYARD

SARASOTA, FL (August 28, 2009) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee celebrated a grand re-opening of the Clyde G. Nixon campus courtyard. The event was attended by over 200 people and included a ribbon cutting celebration and a barbeque lunch sponsored by the Student Government Association at the new outdoor barbeque space near the pond. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE DEAN DELIVERS USF GEAR TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL

SARASOTA, FL (July 31, 2009) – Dr. Richard King, Dean of Education at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, delivers USF supplies to G.D. Rogers Garden Elementary Principal and USF graduate Wendy Hererra at the elementary school’s brand new campus, set to open this Fall. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE ANNOUNCES NEW ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD

SARASOTA, FL (July 29, 2009) – This month, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee announced a new Alumni Association Board. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE DEAN NAMED VP OF ARTS AND CULTURE AT SARASOTA SISTER CITIES

SARASOTA, FL (July 16, 2009) – Dr. Jane Rose, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, has been named Vice President for Arts & Culture of the Sarasota Sister Cities Association, Inc. (SSCA) Complete News

 

 

LOCAL LEADER TO RECEIVE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA SERVICE LEADER AWARD

SARASOTA, FL (July 1, 2009) – Charles Baumann, a shareholder at Sarasota certified public accounting firm Kerkering, Barberio & Co., P.A., will be presented with the Donald A. Gifford Alumni Service award by the University of South Florida Alumni Association during USF’s Homecoming weekend, November 20 and 21. Complete News

 

 

SOCIAL MEDIA AND UNIVERSITIES: HOW NEW TECHNOLOGIES ARE USED IN ACADEMIA

SARASOTA, FL (June 19, 2009) – Thousands of people have likely seen the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s new website design, but many are likely not aware of the “other side” of marketing a University via the World Wide Web—a new-age technology term called “Social Media.” Complete News

 

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS DISCOVER THE EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE SUMMIT

SARASOTA, FL (June 2, 2009) – What do “green” vehicles, crime scene investigations, and storm predictions have in common?  Complete News
 

 

EXPERT ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE TO SPEAK AT SRQ AIRPORT

SARASOTA, FL (May 29, 2009) – What kind of international trade opportunities does the global economy have for local businesses and entrepreneurs?  Complete News

 

 

LAND USE POLICIES DEBATED AT GROWTH FORUM

SARASOTA, FL (May 28, 2009) – With Florida’s growth machine stalled following the bursting of the real estate bubble, many feel that current growth management legislation didn’t accomplish the intended goals. Some, led by Sen. Mike Bennett of Bradenton, want to streamline the rules to help the development industry get back on its feet. Others see this as an opportunity to reinvent growth management and in the process transform the state’s economic model.  Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE INTRODUCES NEW STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION OFFICERS

SARASOTA, FL (May 13, 2009) – This month, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee announced the new Student Government Association officers for the 2009-2010 term. Complete News
 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE STUDENTS PRESENT RESEARCH AT 7TH ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM AND CELEBRATION

SARASOTA, FL (May 12, 2009) – In April, USF held its 7th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium and Celebration, and USF Sarasota-Manatee had strong representation at the event. Complete News

 

 

RECEPTION HELD FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL (May 7, 2009) – Each year, the Rawley Silver Award for Excellence assists graduate students at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee who are enrolled in service-related programs such as social work and education who show exceptional promise based on academic achievement or prior life experience.  Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE STUDENT ACCEPTED INTO NASA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

SARASOTA, FL (May 6, 2009) - Jessie Jones, 23, received his bachelor’s of science in Information Technology from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Sunday, May 3. Next stop—the Kennedy Space Center. Complete News

 

 

ACCOUNTING ADVISORY COUNCIL INTRODUCED AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE
SARASOTA, FL (May 6, 2009) – The new University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Accounting Advisory Council (AAC) held their introductory meeting in April, followed by a meet and greet with the Accounting Society. The Accounting Society is the largest student group on campus with 186 members.  Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE HONORS GRADUATE WITH PERFECT 4.0 GPA
SARASOTA, FL (April 27, 2009) – Erika Szoke has wanted to be a nurse since she was five years old, and has let nothing stand in her way.

On Sunday, May 3, Erika will graduate with 310 other seniors from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee with a bachelor of science in Nursing, but she stands out from the crowd in one unique way--her perfect 4.0 grade point average.  Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO CONFER 311 DEGREES AT SPRING 2009 COMMENCEMENT
SARASOTA, FL (April 27, 2009) – This Sunday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m., the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will confer degrees upon 311 students at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center. Complete News

 

 

FUTURE MOVIE MAKERS AND FILM DIRECTORS INVITED TO FREE LECTURE ABOUT THE FILM MAKING PROCESS

 

 

PHOTO RELEASE: ACADEMY AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR JOHN AVILDSEN WITH DR. ARTHUR GUILFORD AND RANDY FINCH
This photo was taken on April 6 of John Avildsen, Oscar award winning director of Rocky, The Karate Kid, and 8 Seconds, before a lecture at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.  The lecture featured a full screening of his hit movie Lean on Me and a Question and Answers session with the director.  About 100 film students from MCC, Ringling College, the University of Tampa, USF Sarasota-Manatee, and area high schools attended the event.  Many students wore Rocky Balboa t-shirts and stayed after the lecture to talk with Avildsen.  View Photo

 

 

NEW USF SARASOTA-MANATEE CAMPUS BOARD MEMBERS APPOINTED
Bob Turner of the Bradenton Herald and Margaret Callihan of SunTrust Bank join the Campus Board
SARASOTA, FL (April 6, 2009) – The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has announced that Bob Turner, president and publisher of the Bradenton Herald, and Margaret Callihan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Sun Trust Bank, have been appointed to serve on the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus Board.  Complete News

 

 

BRUNCH ON THE BAY WRAP UP/KICK OFF PARTY A CULINARY MASTERPIECE
Committee members from USF Sarasota-Manatee’s 2008 Brunch on the Bay wined and dined at an event hosted by Cosimo’s Brick Oven at FineCraft Custom Cabinetry. Inc. as USF Sarasota-Manatee wrapped up last year’s brunch and kicks off the 2009 campaign.  Complete News

 

 

SUPERINTENDENTS TO BE PRESENTED WITH "COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION" AWARD DURING MEETING AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO DISCUSS EDUCATIONAL CHALLENGES
SARASOTA, FL (April 3, 2009) – On Saturday, April 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Phi Delta Kappa (PDK), the Professional Association in Education, will hold a meeting and present the “2009 Commitment to Education Award” to Manatee and Sarasota Public Schools’ Superintendents Tim McGonegal and Lori White.   Complete News

 

 

CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE NAMED "CLUB OF THE YEAR" FOR SUNCOAST REGION
SARASOTA, FL (April 3, 2009) – Valerie Connors is on a mission to save the world, starting with the Sarasota-Manatee region.

Besides being a stay at home mom to 4 year old daughter Kaitlin, going to school for her bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, and being the student affiliate for the American Association of University Women, Connors has dedicated her time to building the Circle K service club at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

Her hard work has paid off since she revived the club at USF Sarasota-Manatee in January of 2008.  The club was named “Circle K Club of the Year” at the Circle K District Council meeting during the Annual Florida District Large-Scale Service Project, and Connors was named “President of the Year” for the Suncoast region.  Complete News

 

 

JACKSON HEWITT RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR COMMITMENT TO HIGHER EDUCATION AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE
SARASOTA, FL (April 1, 2009) – Representatives from Jackson Hewitt Tax Service were recently invited to a reception in honor of the company’s commitment to education.

Jackson Hewitt has been providing need-based scholarships for students at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee since 2002.  Attending USF Sarasota-Manatee graduates thanked Jackson Hewitt for making a difference in their lives and enabling them to finish their college degrees.   Complete News

 

 

ACADEMY AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR TO SPEAK AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE 
SARASOTA, FL (April 1, 2009) –John Avildsen may not be a household name, but you almost certainly have heard of his movies.

As the Academy Award winning Director of Rocky (1976), The Karate Kid (1984), and 8 Seconds (1994), John Avildsen is responsible for some of the highest-grossing films of all time, but he's also a talented cinematographer and editor and a great storyteller.  Complete News

 

 

LOCAL STUDENTS AND JOB SEEKERS SEARCH FOR JOBS AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE CAREER FAIR
SARASOTA, FL (March 21, 2009) – In a tight economy, students and the public will attend a Career Networking Fair hosted by USF Sarasota-Manatee, hoping to find a local employer to connect with.

Full and part-time positions and internships will be available at the Fair, which will be held Weds., March 25 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Selby Auditorium on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.  Complete News

 

 

LECTURE AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO DISCUSS WHETHER "GREEN JOBS" ARE REALLY BENEFICIAL TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR ECONOMY
SARASOTA, FL (March 19, 2009) – On Tuesday, April 7 from 12:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Andrew P. Morriss, Professor of Law at the University of Illinois, will speak on “Green Jobs: Myth or Reality” at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.

His speech is the fourth lecture in a four-part Community Leadership Forum on Environmental Economics at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.  Each of the four events, presented by the College of Business and the Institute for Public Policy and Leadership at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus in partnership with the Property and Environmental Research Center (PERC), has an admission fee of $25 and includes lunch.  The events run monthly January through April.  Complete News

 

 

time magazine question sparks debate on florida's future
New series to discuss Florida’s “survival” in tough economic times
SARASOTA, FL (March 12, 2009) – Is Florida the Sunset State?

That question on the front page of Time magazine last summer sparked hand-wringing by Chamber of Commerce officials and ignited a spirited debate among policy-makers about the future of the Sunshine State. The author of the article, Michael Grunwald, Miami-based correspondent for Time, will share his insights on Florida’s future in a guest appearance March 31 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

 

 

free internet safety workshops offered to the 50+ community from usf sarasota-manatee
SARASOTA, FL (March 12, 2009)- The University of South Florida-Sarasota-Manatee will host a series of free Internet Safety workshops this spring designed specifically for computer users in the 50+ adult community. The hands-on workshops will take place at various locations in Bradenton and Sarasota in April and May. Complete News

 

 

IS RECYCLING REALLY SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT-AND YOU MONEY?

Environmental Economics forum to teach attendees the “Eight Great Myths of Recycling”
SARASOTA, FL (February 23, 2009) – On Thursday, March 5 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Daniel Benjamin, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Clemson University and fellowship program director of the Property and Environmental Research Center (PERC), will speak on the “Eight Great Myths of Recycling” at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.  Complete News

 

 

usf sarasota-manatee to hold renewable energy policy forum
SARASOTA, FL (February 19, 2009) – A renewable energy policy that could give energy credits to homeowners who produce surplus power from renewable sources such as solar panels or windmills will be discussed at a free public workshop at 4:00 p.m. on February 26 at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

 

 

financial expert jeffery kleintop to give economic predictions at usf sarasota-manatee
SARASOTA, FL (February 18, 2009) –The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and Sarasota-based Dictor | Martin are proud to announce that they will be hosting the 2^nd annual appearance locally by Jeffrey Kleintop, Senior Vice President and Chief Market Strategist for LPL Financial. Complete News

 

 

internet safety forum to teach mature adults how to safeguard themselves from online fraud; attorney general to be keynote speaker
SARASOTA, FL (February 6, 2009) – As the economy turns sour and internet use among the mature adult population increases, so does the chance of that group falling victim to internet fraud.  Mature adult users have become the fastest growing segment of the population to use computers and the internet according to AARP, and thousands of scam operations have popped up to take advantage.  Complete News

 

 

panel to discuss 2008 election campaign trends and look ahead to 2010 elections
SARASOTA, FL (February 4, 2009) – Factories may be laying off workers and stores going out of business, but politics is an industry that is recession-free. It is never idle, never in danger of going out of business. Complete News

 

 

workshop discussion to discuss leadership florida sunshine state survey
SARASOTA, FL (February 2, 2008) – Distinguished University of South Florida Professor Susan MacManus will interpret results of the Leadership Florida Sunshine State Survey at a workshop for Sarasota-Manatee leaders on Wednesday, February 4. The event will be held from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.  Continental breakfast will be included. Complete News

 

 

SPEAKER TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF ECONOMIC DISASTER AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING
SARASOTA, FL (January 23, 2009) – America is on a new spending spree, this one aimed at correcting the spending excesses of the past. The government has been committing hundreds of billions of dollars to bail out failing financial institutions and jump-start the economy to prevent an economic meltdown.  Complete News

 

 

human rights leader to discuss genocide in darfur at usf sarasota-manatee: free exhibit to feature genocide drawings by children of darfur
SARASOTA, FL (January 20, 2009) – On Monday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m. Rebecca Tinsley, Director of Waging Peace, an organization that campaigns against genocide and human rights abuses, will give a consciousness-raising lecture that will address the genocide in Darfur.  The lecture, entitled “Genocide in Darfur:  Lessons from Rwanda and Uganda,” will be held in the Selby Auditorium at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

 

 

environmental economic forum to teach attendees how to "go green" efficiently
SARASOTA, FL (January 15, 2009) – Many people believe that protecting the environment means big costs for businesses.  Not, so according to Terry Anderson, Executive Director of the Property and Environment Research Center (PERC), who will speak at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on January 15^th. Complete News

 

 

usf sarasota-manatee celebrates five years of growth and leadership in south sarasota county
SARASOTA, FL (January 12, 2009) – On Monday, January 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will hold a special event at the MCC Venice campus to celebrate the five year anniversary of their South County program.  USF Sarasota-Manatee’s presence in South Sarasota County enables students in the area to receive their degrees closer to home. Complete News