Gulf Coast Community Foundation of venice, the north port chamber of commerce, and the city of north port invite the community to meet usf sarasota-manatee vp and ceo

SARASOTA, FL (May 6, 2008) – On Wednesday, May 14 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will hold a special event at the North Port City Hall to introduce CEO Dr. Arthur Guilford to the community and celebrate USF’s continued commitment  to the North Port area. Complete News

 

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee to confer 292 degrees at spring 2008 commencement

SARASOTA, FL (April 28, 2008) – This Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 p.m., the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will confer degrees upon 292 students at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center. Complete News

 

 

usf sarasota-manatee seeks sponsors for student internships in professional and technical  writing

SARASOTA, FL (April 14, 2008) – Students at USF Sarasota-Manatee will have an opportunity to apply for internships in professional and technical writing beginning in the fall 2008 semester.  Complete News

 

 

new york times editor to speak about election at usf sarasota-manatee

SARASOTA, FL (April 7, 2008) – On April 17 at 7:00 p.m. Robert B. Semple Jr., associate editor of The New York Times editorial page, will speak at a lecture entitled “Election Musings: A View from the New York Times.”  Complete News

 

 

experts discuss voting technology at lecture and luncheon

SARASOTA, FL (April 4, 2008) – At an April 17 luncheon event at the Ritz Carlton, three prominent experts on voting technology will take an in-depth look at how the issue affects the election process. Complete News

 

 

partnership seeks to compare environmental issues in florida to those in holland

SARASOTA, FL (April 4, 2008) – USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Institute for Public Policy and Leadership (IPPL) has been invited to be the public policy representative for a unique international environmental partnership project called the Florida-Holland Connection.

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authors lauren groff and stephen king to speak at usf sarasota-manatee

SARASOTA, FL (March 18, 2008) – Stephen King will be speaking at USF Sarasota-Manatee this month, and not to promote his new book, “Duma Key,” which takes place on a fictional island south of Casey Key. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE HOSTS INTERNATIONAL PANEL DISCUSSION

SARASOTA, FL (March 6, 2008) – On March 28 at 3:00 p.m. USF Sarasota-Manatee’s International Studies Association (ISA) is hosting a panel discussion entitled “Foreign Service and International Communication.” Complete News

 

 

local students search for jobs at usf sarasota-manatee career fair

SARASOTA, FL (March 5, 2008) – 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.  Complete News

 

 

usf sarasota-manatee welcomes clc chairman and executive committee

SARASOTA, FL (March 5, 2008) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee welcomes Richard Smith of Christopher Smith Leonard Bristow & Stanell PA as the 2008 Community Leadership Council Chairman.  Complete News

 

 

professor discusses kenya's national elections in contrast to our own

SARASOTA, FL (March 5, 2008) – The slaughter in Kenya following that African nation’s national elections in December stands in stark contrast to the current election process in the United States, where one of the biggest concerns is the level of civility the candidates show toward one another. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE PROFESSOR TO DISCUSS POLITICS IN RUSSIA

SARASOTA, FL (February 28, 2008) – On March 11, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Associate Professor Dr. Robert Barylski will give a lecture entitled “Russian Political Change:  Who Controls Russia Today?  Where is this Richer, More Powerful Russia Heading?” Complete News

 

 

travel marketer to speak at usf school of hotel and restaurant management's third lecture of the linda novey-white lecture series

SARASOTA, FL (February 26, 2008) – On Tuesday, March 4 at 4:00 p.m. USF Sarasota-Manatee’s School of Hotel and Restaurant Management will host Dr. Peter Yesawich, Chairman and CEO of YPartnership, as the keynote speaker for the third annual Linda Novey-White Memorial Lectureship.  YPartnership is America's leading marketing, advertising and public relations agency serving travel and leisure-industry clients. Complete News

 

 

lecture series attempts to bring civility back to politics

SARASOTA, FL (February 25, 2008) – We live in an increasingly contentious political climate fueled by partisan gridlock, negative campaigns, disputed results, and declining citizen anticipation in government. Complete News

 

 

Political analyst larry sabato to speak at ritz carlton

SARASOTA, FL (February 20, 2008) – On Feb. 27 at 12:00 noon Dr. Larry J. Sabato, professor of political science and director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, will provide a broad overview of civility at a luncheon and lecture entitled “Sabato’s Crystal Ball” at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Sarasota. Complete News

 

 

theatergoers interact with panelists and actors after the show at van wezel "CONVERSATION SERIES" EVENT

SARASOTA, FL (February 15, 2008) – On Feb. 10, the Van Wezel presented “Top Secret:  the Battle for the Pentagon Papers,” to a packed audience, completing its Conversations Series.  The Series provided a unique experience for theatergoers to interact with the actors and community leaders on the play’s subject matter after the show. Complete News

 

 

children's literature symposium helps to choose books for children

SARASOTA, FL (February 15, 2008) –On Saturday, February 23, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will be hosting its second Children’s Literature Symposium, entitled “Engaging a Generation of Readers:  Voices of Selection.” Complete News

 

 

forum to discuss economic reality of "the next five years" in sarasota-manatee

SARASOTA, FL (February 5, 2008) – The bursting of the real estate bubble, concern for high property taxes, and citizen hostility to development joined forces in 2007 have put the Sarasota-Manatee area and the entire state of Florida into a tailspin. A long era of prosperity has slowed to a crawl. Complete News

 

 

"paths to greatness" panel to celebrate black history month

SARASOTA, FL (February 5, 2008) – On Weds., Feb. 27, USF Sarasota-Manatee will be hosting “Paths to Greatness,” an event to celebrate Black History Month. Complete News

 

 

FORMER COMMUNITY LEADER CLYDE G. NIXON COMMEMORATED AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL (February 1, 2008) – On Monday, Feb. 11, the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will celebrate Clyde Nixon’s contributions to the University and the community with the dedication of the Clyde G. Nixon Courtyard. Complete News

 

 

YALE PROFESSOR TO DISCUSS VOTING PROCESS AND ELECTION MEDIA COVERAGE AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL (February 1, 2008) – On Feb. 8, just days after a historic Super Tuesday primary election, Yale Political Science Professor Gregory Huber will visit the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus to discuss his research on the impact of campaign advertising and campaign contact on election results. Complete News

 

 

AGING BRAIN SYMPOSIUM TO BE HELD BY USF SARASOTA-MANATEE ACADEMY FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

SARASOTA, FL (January 30, 2008) – Does your brain change as you age?  What effects does aging have on learning, memory and cognitive skills?  What can you do to keep your brain ‘young?’ Complete News

 

 

USF Sarasota-Manatee to hold 'candidate college' for those thinking of running for office

SARASOTA, FL (January 29, 2008) – Politics 101 is the only course that will be offered at the “Candidate College” at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee on Feb. 7. The three-hour session, beginning at 6:00 p.m., is a primer for anyone running or thinking of running for office in this election year of 2008. Complete News

 

 

USF SARASOTA-MANATEE AT MCC VENICE WELCOMES CEO TO SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY AND CELEBRATES GROWTH OF PROGRAM FOR AREA RESIDENTS

SARASOTA, FL (January 28, 2008) – On Thursday, Jan. 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee at MCC Venice will hold a special event at the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce to introduce CEO Dr. Arthur Guilford to the community and celebrate USF’s continued commitment  to the Venice area. Complete News

 

 

complex amendment one issues to be explored at public forum at usf sarasota-manatee

SARASOTA, FL (January 8, 2008) – The complex issues related to Amendment One will be explored in depth at a free upcoming public forum sponsored by The Institute for Public Policy and Leadership at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee. Complete News

 

 

BOB GRAHAM TO SPEAK ON CIVILITY AT USF SARASOTA-MANATEE

SARASOTA, FL (January 7, 2008) – Bob Graham, former two–term governor and three-term U.S. Senator from Florida, will speak at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Friday, Jan 11 at 4:00 p.m. in the Selby Auditorium.  His address, which is free and open to the public, is entitled, “Keep it Civil: We CAN All Just Get Along.” Complete News

 

 

usf sarasota-manatee academy for lifelong learning speaker series to be held on anna maria island

SARASOTA, FL (January 4, 2008) – The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee’s Academy for Lifelong Learning will present a Speaker Series in 2008 on Anna Maria Island. Complete News

 

 

book author to teach program on "living thin" at usf sarasota-Manatee

SARASOTA, FL (December 21, 2007) – The holidays are a time of cooler weather, gifts, shopping, family, and perhaps most of all—food.  A growing waist line this time of year is not uncommon, and the New Year’s Resolution of many is to lose weight and be healthier. Complete News