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2006 Sarasota-Manatee Campus News Archive
 

USF Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice adds more office space, to accommodate growth of USF offerings in south county 

SARASOTA, FL (December 21, 2006) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice has grown again, with the addition of a modular building to be used as office space for USF employees and faculty and a classroom serving south Sarasota County and the surrounding region. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee introduces five new information security classes 

SARASOTA, FL (December 19, 2006) – Information is one of the most valuable – and vulnerable – assets in today’s competitive business environment. Protecting information such as customer records, personal information, trade secrets, and product design details from fire, floods, natural disasters, cyber theft or human fallibility requires both diligence and training in the advanced field of Information Security, a specialization within the field of Information Technology. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee to confer 202 degrees at CEO’s final Fall Commencement 

 

SARASOTA, FL (December 14, 2006) – Graduation is historically a time of reflection, a time to look to the future, and a day to remember.  It is a time new beginnings and sad goodbyes. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee teams with Sarasota Family YMCA to provide Campus Kids Preschool program 

SARASOTA, FL (December 11, 2006) – As part of its commitment to providing educational resources to the Sarasota-Manatee region, USF Sarasota-Manatee announced today that it will offer childcare services to USF students and employees beginning in the Spring 2007 semester. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee opens registration period for college “test drivers”

SARASOTA, FL (December 5, 2006) – Beginning December 7, people interested in continuing their college education will have the opportunity to register to “test drive” some college courses during the Spring 2007 semester at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts panel discussion for local professionals with disabilities

SARASOTA, FL (November 28, 2006) – On Friday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host Professionals with Disabilities: A Panel Discussion. Complete News

New USF Sarasota-Manatee campus adds new daytime option, to make college courses more convenient for wider variety of non-traditional students

SARASOTA, FL (November 15, 2006) – Now with plenty of high-tech classroom space in its new campus, USF Sarasota-Manatee has unveiled a new daytime program designed for non-traditional students who would like to take college classes during the middle hours of the day. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice offers new Educational Leadership graduate programs

SARASOTA, FL (October 27, 2006) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice will be holding two information sessions for two graduate-level programs in Educational Leadership – to be offered for the first time in the south Sarasota County region during the Spring 2007 semester. Complete News

In a tight job market, USF Sarasota-Manatee helps local employers and residents connect  

SARASOTA (October 27, 2006) – In a region where the unemployment rate is less than three percent and continues to fall, some local employers have trouble finding qualified employees. Complete News

NEW Sarasota-Manatee CAMPUS to HOST CAREER & EDUCATION EXPO

SARASOTA (October 12, 2006) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host a Career and Education Expo on Wednesday, November 1 from 3:00 to 6:00  p.m. at the William G. Selby and Marie Selby Auditorium on the new USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. The campus is located at 8350 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, across from the airport. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee to present gift of new Campus Center to community during Grand Opening Dedication ceremony

SARASOTA, FL (October 3, 2006) – This Thursday, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will officially present their new regional campus center as an educational gift to the community --amidst fun, fanfare, and festivities. Complete News

South Sarasota County enrollment hits new high for USF Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice

SARASOTA, FL (September 19, 2006) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice started their 2006 Fall semester with a record enrollment of 280 students in August. Complete News

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee loses a dedicated friend of the campus

SARASOTA, FL (September 14, 2006) – H. Parker Lansdale donated much of his time and money to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee – but it was his heartfelt love that he contributed most. When Lansdale passed away in July of this year at the age of 83, he left behind a legacy of good will and a dedication to the USF regional campus here. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts record number of new adjunct faculty members at Fall faculty orientation session

SARASOTA, FL (September 8, 2006) – A record number of new adjunct faculty members joined USF Sarasota-Manatee for the start of this academic year -- and more faculty will continue to be hired throughout the year. Complete News

Verizon kicks off the 2006 USF Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay with donation       

SARASOTA, FL (August 29, 2006) – Verizon kicked off the Fall 2006 Brunch on the Bay Scholarship event with a generous $10,500 gift to benefit USF Sarasota-Manatee students.  The Brunch will be November 5 at the Sarasota bayfront Powel Crosley Mansion, adjacent to the university’s new campus. Complete News

William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation scholarship awards given to 37 USF Sarasota-Manatee students  

SARASOTA, FL (July 27, 2006) – On March 7, 2006, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s Selby Scholars attended a luncheon hosted by William G. Selby and Marie Selby Foundation at the University Club. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee professor bids a fond farewell after 17 years of service 

SARASOTA, FL (July 25, 2006) – On July 19, 2006, Dr. Chad Michaels, associate professor of management at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, said his farewells in the same place his career with the campus began 17 years ago, at College Hall on Sarasota’s bayfront. Complete News

USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Senior Academy updates name and approach, prior to moving into new regional campus 

 

SARASOTA, FL (July 19, 2006) – The Senior Academy at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee is getting a facelift with a new name and attitude, as the move to the new USF regional campus nears. Complete News

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee recognizes outstanding employees at last staff event before moving to new campus

 

SARASOTA, FL (July 7, 2006) – On June 28 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., USF Sarasota-Manatee employees gathered at College Hall to celebrate the achievements of selected faculty and staff.  The event was the last employee event held before the move to the new campus, which is slated to open at the end of August. Complete News

With new state budget approval, USF Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice becomes a permanent academic program for area residents

SARASOTA, FL (June 20, 2006) – With the recent approval of the latest state budget in May 2006, USF Sarasota-Manatee’s south county program has now received continuing state funding for its operations on the campus of Manatee Community College in Venice (MCC Venice), which is located just north of the growing cities of North Port and Englewood.  Complete News

New Researcher Grant awarded to Dr. Brooke Butler for additional research on the death penalty 

SARASOTA, FL (June 9, 2006) – Many in the legal community consider Dr. Brooke Butler to be the world’s leading expert on death qualification – the process by which jurors are chosen for trials involving the death penalty. The University of South Florida wants to help her prove it. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE to hold information session for the Master of Arts in Teaching K-6

SARASOTA, FL (June 2, 2006) – To stave off the teacher shortage in the state of Florida, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has implemented the Master of Arts in Teaching K-6, a 56-credit hour program designed for people with bachelor’s degrees in programs other than teaching. Complete News

WITH NEW CAMPUS SLATED TO OPEN IN THREE MONTHS, USF SARASOTA-MANATEE SCHEDULES TWO INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE FALL 2006 STUDENTS

SARASOTA, FL (May 26, 2006) – People who start classes at USF Sarasota-Manatee this fall will have a chance to make history – as members of the first incoming class to start and finish their degrees at the college’s new campus. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE AND BRADEN River High School students celebrate successful first year of unique Mentoring Program 

SARASOTA, FL (May 22, 2006) – On May 17, USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrated the end of the first year for a new Mentoring Program aimed at students with disabilities -- with food, trivia and a team-building project for the student mentors from Braden River High School. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE'S CEO LAUREY STRYKER ANNOUNCES PLANS TO RETIRED FROM USF

SARASOTA (May 18, 2006) – Dr. Laurey Stryker, the CEO of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee for almost six years, announced her retirement plans today before the USF Community Leadership Council (CLC), a campus advisory group of business and civic leaders. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SEES SUCCESS WITH SALSA ON THE BAY

SARASOTA, FL (May 11, 2006) – On May 5, the USF Alumni Association put on its dancing shoes to help USF Sarasota-Manatee celebrate USF Weekend and the 50th anniversary of the USF system. Complete News

SENIOR ACADEMY AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE OFFERING 13 COURSES THIS SUMMER; REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR "SUMMER 2006 SPECIAL" 

SARASOTA, FL (May 9, 2006) – This summer, the Senior Academy at USF Sarasota-Manatee will be offering 13 classes from June 5 to July 19.  Nine of the classes are new to the program, and all of the classes can be taken for a single fee of $85. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO AWARD 22 MBA DEGREES AT SPRING COMMENCEMENT

SARASOTA, FL (May 5, 2006) – This Sunday, among the nearly 300 students who will receive degrees from the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, 22 graduate-level students will receive the coveted Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE AWARD RECIPIENTS EMBODY SPIRIT OF GIVING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE DURING SPRING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

SARASOTA, FL (May 5, 2006) – This Sunday evening during USF Sarasota-Manatee’s commencement ceremony, four university students and one professor will receive awards to honor their contributions to the university community. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO CELEBRATE GRADUATION WEEKEND WITH LATIN DANCING AND LAUGHTER

SARASOTA, FL (May 4, 2006) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the USF System this weekend, with a full slate of events – all to be held on the bayfront of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE CELEBRATES USF WEEKEND WITH ACTOR AND COMEDIAN HARLAND WILLIAMS

SARASOTA, FL (May 4, 2006) – Harland Williams claims to be a big advocate of Florida’s wildlife.“I love coming to Florida,” he said, “because I can request a family of manatees in my dressing room.  Flubbery ones that I can cuddle and snuggle with before the show.  They’re wonderful.” Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE COMMENCEMENT SETS NEW RECORD FOR NUMBER OF GRADUATES

SARASOTA, FL (April 27, 2006) – University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will award a record 296 degrees at its Spring Commencement this Sunday. Of those 296 graduating students, 207 will be participating in this Sunday’s Spring Commencement exercises – to be held on May 7 at 6 p.m., on the bayfront behind College Hall on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus, located at 5700 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Complete News

STUDENTS AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO HOST FORUM FOR STATE AND FEDERAL POLITICAL CANDIDATES

SARASOTA, FL (April 27, 2006) – This Saturday, April 29, the College Democrats and College Republicans at USF Sarasota-Manatee will host their first Candidate Forum at the Hamilton Teaching Auditorium (HCL 8) located at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Complete News

SARASOTA IT EXPERT ALEX PARNES SPEAKS AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL (April 21, 2006) – On Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m., Alex Parnes, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering of award-winning Sarasota-based manufacturer MadahCom, Inc., spoke at an Information Technology lecture hosted by USF Sarasota-Manatee.  The free event was held in the Jane Bancroft Cook Library, Room 209 on the university campus, and was open to all faculty, staff and students. Complete News

MCC AND USF STRENGTHEN AND EXTEND COOPERATION AGREEMENT

SARASOTA, FL (April 19, 2006) – Today, the two top administrators of Manatee Community College and USF Sarasota-Manatee ceremoniously entered a brand new era of educational cooperation. In a signing ceremony held this morning at MCC Venice, MCC President Dr. Sarah H. Pappas and USF Sarasota-Manatee CEO Dr. Laurey Stryker inked a new articulation agreement that enhances a landmark 2001 cooperation agreement between the two schools. Complete News

MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO SIGN AGREEMENT FOR INCREASED COOPERATION

SARASOTA, FL, (April 17, 2006) – Many of Florida’s public two-year community colleges and upper-level universities are moving toward four-year programs – and in the process, they are indirectly increasing the statewide competition for college-level students. However, two local higher education institutions are bucking that trend, with a novel concept: They are maintaining their original two-year charters and increasing their cooperation. Complete News

HONORS CONVOCATION TO RECOGNIZE SCHOLARSHIP AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL, (April 6, 2006) – This Sunday, USF Sarasota-Manatee will recognize outstanding academic achievement and research by its students and faculty during the university’s third annual Honors Convocation. Complete News

FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT DONATES $100,000 TO NEW USF SARASOTA-MANATEE CAMPUS CENTER

SARASOTA, FL (March 27, 2006) – Florida Power & Light Co. (FPL) has donated $100,000 to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to enhance the new academic campus featuring the latest state-of-the-art technology.  The campus is scheduled to open in the fall of 2006.  In recognition of their donation, the campus courtyard will be named Florida Power & Light Courtyard Plaza at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE TO HOST OPEN HOUSE AND CAREER FAIR

SARASOTA, FL, (March 16, 2006) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will host an open house and career fair on Thursday, April 6th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Sudakoff Center on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Complete News

MBA INFO SESSION OFFERED BY USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL, (March 13, 2006) – What is a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) worth these days? According to a recent survey conducted by the Graduate Management Admissions Council, the average starting salary for MBA graduates in 2005 was $78,040. Complete News

SENIOR ACADEMY AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE ADDS SIX NEW COURSES FOR SPRING 2006; REGISTRATION PERIOD NOW OPEN

(Sarasota, FL, February 20, 2006) - Twenty-seven courses for the upcoming Spring 2006 session are now open for registration at the USF Sarasota-Manatee Senior Academy. Six of those courses are new additions to the program. Complete News

GRADUATE SCHOOL TEST PREP COURSES OFFERED AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL, (February 16, 2006) – USF Sarasota-Manatee now offers test preparation courses to help students optimize their scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). Complete News

"LIVING HISTORY PORTRAYAL" OFFERS WINDOW INTO THE LIFE AND WORKS OF LANGSTON HUGHES

SARASOTA, FL, (February 10, 2006) – Actor Bob Devin Jones offered a fascinating “living history portrayal” of author Langston Hughes on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus on Thursday, February 9th. Complete News

HOTEL INDUSTRY ICON TO SHARE INSIGHTS ON CUSTOMER SERVICE

SARASOTA, FL, (February 10, 2006) –  Horst Schulze, former CEO of Ritz-Carlton and current President/CEO of The West Paces Hotel Group, will come to Sarasota on March 7th to share his wealth of knowledge about exceptional customer service. Complete News

ANHEUSER-BUSCH COMPANIES, GOLD COAST EAGLE DISTRIBUTING GIVE $60,000 TO NEW USF SARASOTA-MANATEE CAMPUS CENTER

SARASOTA, FL, (February 3, 2006) – Anheuser-Busch and Gold Coast Eagle Distributing have given a combined gift of $60,000 to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee toward technology and state-of-the-art enhancements of the new academic Campus Center opening in Fall 2006. The Anheuser-Busch/Saputo Family School of Hotel & Restaurant Management Classroom will be named in recognition of their gift. Complete News

VISITING SCHOLAR TO GIVE PHILOSOPHICAL LECTURE FOR SENIOR ACADEMY

(Sarasota, FL - February 1, 2006) - Through the centuries, philosophical discussions about science vs. faith have helped people decipher their own beliefs. On February 21, a visiting scholar intends to help Sarasota-Manatee area residents further clarify their own philosophical underpinnings. Dr. Walter Mead, professor emeritus of political science at Illinois State University, will speak about “Science and Faith: A New Approach to Bridging the Gap.” The lecture is sponsored by the USF Senior Academy, and will start at 4 pm at the Sudakoff Center, located on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Complete News

LANGSTON HUGHES "LIVING HISTORY PORTRAYAL" COMES TO  USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL, (January 31, 2006) – Actor Bob Devin Jones will portray writer Langston Hughes on February 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the College Hall Music Room on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus at 5700 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. Complete News

READ-IN TO CELEBRATE LITERACY DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

SARASOTA, FL, (January 31, 2006) – Students, faculty, and staff invited are to participate in the 17th annual African-American Read-In on Monday, February 6th, from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jane Bancroft Cook Library at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE OFFERS MULTIPLE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEW YEAR

SARASOTA, FL, (January 9, 2006) – New Year’s resolutions run the gamut, and many are notoriously difficult to maintain for more than just a few months without some external motivation and assistance. However, for people with New Year’s resolutions to enhance their job skills or expand their knowledge, local help and motivation is just around the corner. Complete News


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