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The University of South Florida is one of Florida’s top three research universities, and one of only 10 universities ranked in the top tier of public research universities and the top tier of community-engaged universities. With campuses in Lakeland, St. Petersburg, Sarasota/Manatee, and Tampa, USF has over 44,000 students and is one of the nation's 10 largest universities. USF Lakeland is establishing a niche as a polytechnic campus, focusing on applied learning and applied technology. USF Lakeland offers over 20 undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs.
12-18-2007 • Learning to teach
USF Lakeland graduate helps address Polk County teacher shortage
 To address a teacher shortage, Polk County Schools aims to hire 1,000 new teachers for the 2008-2009 school year. Jennifer Jones aims to be one of them.
Five years ago, Jones worked as a teacher’s aide in a Polk County elementary school. Today, after receiving her bachelor’s degree from the University of South Florida Lakeland, she’s ready for a career as an elementary school teacher.
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12-18-2007 • Students graduate from USF Lakeland
The following students graduated from the University of South Florida Lakeland at its Fall 2007 commencement Dec. 17
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12-13-2007 • Blind graduate has a clear vision for her future
 Some people may call her blind, but Becky Skipper has a clear vision for her future.
“As information becomes more important, I want to be where all the action is,” says Skipper, who will graduate from the University of South Florida Lakeland Dec. 17 and study for a master’s degree in library science at USF Tampa.
Skipper has never let blindness stop her from reaching her goals.
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12-12-2007 • Senior Scholars seeks instructors for new Lunch & Learn series
The University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center introduces a new Lunch and Learn series for the winter term of Senior Scholars.
This program gives adults 50+ the opportunity to continue the lifelong learning process in a friendly classroom environment. Students can register for 90-minute lectures held every Friday at the Rath Center in Bartow, beginning Feb. 1, 2008.
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12-10-2007 • USF Lakeland commencement honors graduates and community leader
The University of South Florida Lakeland will recognize the achievements of 84 students at its fall commencement. The ceremony will take place Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Lakeland Center’s Youkey Theatre.
Seventy-three students will receive bachelor's degrees, and 11 will receive master's degrees. Candidates are graduating with degrees in the areas of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering and Information Technology. USF President Judy Genshaft will confer the degrees.
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12-06-2007 • Dr. Andrew Artis receives Outstanding Faculty Award at USF Lakeland
 The University of South Florida Lakeland has announced that Assistant Professor Andrew Artis, Ph.D., has received the Outstanding Faculty Award for Fall 2007, presented by the USF Lakeland Student Government Association (SGA).
The award is the highest campus-level honor for USF Lakeland faculty members.
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12-04-2007 • Regional leaders discuss visions for future
 We are the past. We are the present. We are the future.”
Emblazoned above the entrance to the Fantasy of Flight conference center, those words greeted participants in the November 30 regional planning summit. And while honoring the past and respecting the present, the group of visionaries placed its focus clearly on the future.
The University of South Florida Lakeland, the Central Florida Development Council and Winter Haven Hospital hosted more than 70 representatives from business, education and government, who met to discuss visions for the future of the region to be anchored by USF’s planned polytechnic campus at the intersection of I-4 and the Polk Parkway.
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12-04-2007 • USF Lakeland presents LabVIEW seminar
 The University of South Florida Lakeland Engineering Division invites students and community members to a free hands-on seminar on LabVIEW, a graphical programming environment for building virtual measurement and control applications that, among other things, allow remote access and control of machinery.
"LabVIEW Introduction and What's New in 8.5." will take place Dec. 11, 2007, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the USF Lakeland Engineering Lab, Room 2154, Lakeland Technology Building. Michele Yackel, field engineer for National Instruments, will lead the seminar.
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12-04-2007 • Jack Myers to receive Distinguished Service Award from USF Lakeland
 Polk County Commissioner Jack Myers will receive the Fall 2007 Distinguished Service Award from the University of South Florida Lakeland at its Dec. 17 commencement.
According to USF Lakeland VP/CEO Marshall Goodman, Myers has shown himself to be "a model of leadership and public service."
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12-04-2007 • Regional leaders discuss visions for future
The University of South Florida Lakeland, the Central Florida Development Council and Winter Haven Hospital hosted a Regional Planning Summit Nov. 30 at the Fantasy of Flight conference center in Polk City.
More than 70 representatives from business, education and government met to discuss visions for the future of the region to be anchored by USF Lakeland's planned campus at the intersection of I-4 and the Polk Parkway.
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11-29-2007 • Tara Crum named Outstanding Senior at USF Lakeland
The University of South Florida Lakeland has named Tara Crum of Winter Haven as the recipient of the Fall 2007 Outstanding Senior Award. 
The award recognizes Crum for exceptional achievements in leadership, scholastic achievement, school spirit, work experience and community spirit. She currently serves as president of the Student Government Association and is actively involved in the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity. Her academic achievements have earned her a Florida Medallion Bright Futures Scholarship, a USF Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship, and membership in the Golden Key Honor Society. A graduate of Winter Haven High School, she earned an associate of arts degree from Polk Community College.
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11-28-2007 • USF Lakeland kiosk to debut at Eagle Ridge Mall
The University of South Florida Lakeland will debut a new kiosk at the Eagle Ridge Mall on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The kiosk is designed to help promote USF Lakeland programs and activities in East Polk.
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11-27-2007 • USF Lakeland expert speaks on aging and technology
 Rosemarie Lamm, R.N., Ph.D., director of the University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, and an instructor at USF Lakeland, presented a paper at the Dagstuhl Seminar on Assisted Living Nov. 14-17, 2007, in Germany.
Her presentation, “Aging and Technology,” was a keynote address with Dr. Edwin Lamm, who presented “Chronic Illness and Aging.” This presentation was in conjunction with a paper Dr. Rosemarie Lamm co-authored entitled “Ambient Assisted Living.” The co-authors are Drs. Arthur Karshmer, Jurgen Nehmer and Martin Becker. Read more
11-15-2007 • Professor brings global perspective to USF Lakeland
For Dr. John Selsky, "the wanderlust started early." And the University of South Florida Lakeland values that attribute.
Beginning at age 16, when he went on a school-sponsored trip to Europe, the USF Lakeland associate professor of management has visited 34 countries. That love of travel led him to an international teaching career.
“In 1988, after receiving my Ph.D. from Wharton, I was looking for a different kind of academic experience,” he said. “I was living in Seattle and was recruited by the University of Otago in New Zealand. One thing led to another and I went sight unseen.” Read more
11-14-2007 • USF Lakeland presents Arts on the Green
 Artists and art lovers of all ages are invited to the University of South Florida Lakeland’s Arts on the Green on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, from 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. on the lawn between LAC and LTB.
The theme of this year’s event is “How Art Grows.” Everyone is welcome to experience art from artists of all ages. Students from local schools will display their work. Vendors will also have arts and crafts for sale. Enjoy free food, music and entertainment – and much more.
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11-13-2007 • PCC/USF Lakeland present free Virtualization Seminar
Polk Community College and the University of South Florida Lakeland invite students and information technology professionals to a free Virtualization Seminar Nov. 28, 2007, from 1p.m. to 5 p.m in the Lakeland Technology Building on the PCC/USF Lakeland campus. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m..
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11-09-2007 • Speaker helps USF Lakeland students learn about Native American culture
 The challenge of maintaining the unique Seminole culture while operating in the mainstream economy is the priority for today's Seminole Tribe of Florida, said Willie Johns.
A member of the Seminole tribe, Johns made a presentation on Native American culture at the University of South Florida Lakeland on Nov. 1, 2007. He discussed the history of the Seminoles in Florida from the 1500s to the present. Johns also displayed tribal artifacts and talked about his efforts to keep the tribe's culture alive.
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11-09-2007 • Watch Party Scheduled for USF-Syracuse Game
Attention Bulls fans! A watch party for the USF-Syracuse football game takes place Saturday, Nov. 10, at The Gym Sports Bar, 118 S. Kentucky Ave., in downtown Lakeland. Kickoff is at noon.
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11-05-2007 • Polk County school leaders discuss diversity
 Twenty-one principals and assistant principals from Polk County public schools attended the Quality School Leaders Symposia (QSLS) Diversity Session Oct. 30, 2007, at the Jim Miles Professional Development Center in Lakeland. The University of South Florida Lakeland was among the presenting sponsors.
The session’s theme was “Professional Learning: The Key to Effective Leadership.” Cheryl Joe, Senior Director of Professional Development, Polk County Schools, led the training. Read more
11-02-2007 • Local student receives scholarship
Jodie Skitka of the University of South Florida Lakeland has been awarded a scholarship from the Bailey Family Foundation, Skitka, a junior from Wauchula, majors in elementary education.
Located in Tampa, the Bailey Family Foundation helps expand the availability and enhance the quality of post secondary education by providing financial assistance to students.
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11-02-2007 • Winter Haven student receives scholarship
Mariana Lopez of the University of South Florida Lakeland has been awarded a Sallie Mae Fund First in Family scholarship. A senior from Winter Haven, Lopez is majoring in Applied Science with a concentration of Early Childhood Development.
Developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, the Sallie Mae Fund First in Family scholarship program provides scholarships to undergraduate Hispanic Americans who are the first in their family to attend college.
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11-02-2007 • Former USF Lakeland professor develops new way to teach math to blind students
 Learning mathematics has always been a daunting task for the visually impaired student," said Dr. Arthur Karsher at the University of South Florida Lakeland's Information Technology Colloquium on Nov. 1, 2007.
A professor in the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco, Karshmer is also the founder and former chair of USFs Information Technology department, which is headquartered at USF Lakeland. Read more
10-29-2007 • USF Lakeland collaborates with top 10 entrepreneurship program
 The University of South Florida’s football team is not the only relatively new program on campus to earn national recognition. USF’s graduate program in entrepreneurship, which is just five years old, has the ninth best graduate entrepreneurship program in the nation for 2007, according to the Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.
Steve Budd, an assistant director of USF’s Center for Entrepreneurship in Tampa, now directs the new interdisciplinary undergraduate Entrepreneurship Program at USF Lakeland, which blends academic and economic development with an emphasis on applied learning.
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10-29-2007 • USF ranked 64th in science and engineering research expenditures
The University of South Florida ranks 64th in top institutions in total research-and-development expenditures for science and engineering for the 2005 fiscal year. According to the National Science Foundation, USF spent $259, 218,000. Johns Hopkins University ranked No. 1 with an expenditure of $1,443,792,000.
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10-25-2007 • SuperBull XI Homecoming Week coming to USF Lakeland
 As the University of South Florida Bulls prepare to face the Cincinnati Bearcats Nov. 3 in Raymond James Stadium, USF Lakeland will host a week-long series of Homecoming events.
SuperBull XI Homecoming Week will be highlighted by a free Homecoming Kickoff on Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 pm and a Homecoming Pep Rally on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. outside between LAC and LTB. Sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA), the events feature food, music and activities.
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10-25-2007 • USF Lakeland presents Transfer Day 2007
 Want to "run with the Bulls"? Learn everything you need to know about transferring to the University of South Florida Lakeland on Transfer Day 2007, Nov. 8, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the LTB Auditorium at USF Lakeland.
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10-25-2007 • Student tickets available for USF-Cincinnati
The University of South Florida Bulls host the University of Cincinnati Bearcats in a key Big East contest at Raymond James Stadium on Nov. 3, 2007. USF Lakeland students can each pick up one free ticket from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Homecoming Pep Rally in between LAC & LTB. You must have a valid USF student ID.
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10-25-2007 • Expert to address math education for blind students
Public invited to free event at USF Lakeland
Dr. Arthur Karshmer will present “AutOMathic Blocks: a computer-based method for teaching arithmetic to young blind students” at the University of South Florida Lakeland’s Information Technology Colloquium on Nov. 1, 2007. The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place from noon to 1 p.m. in LAC 1280 at USF Lakeland.
“Learning mathematics has always been a daunting task for the visually impaired student,” said Dr. Karsher, a professor in the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco.
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10-19-2007 • USF Lakeland offers free Interview Workshop for students
The Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity presents a free Interview Workshop Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in room 1105 of the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) at the University of South Florida Lakeland.
All USF Lakeland students are invited to stop by and receive tips on successful job interviews. Representatives from Target, Publix, Winter Haven Hospital, Outback, Cheeseburger in Paradise and Peace River Center will be available to discuss interview skills.
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10-16-2007 • At USF Lakeland, two Buckeyes run with the Bulls
If the college football season were to end today, the USF Bulls would play the Ohio State Buckeyes for the national championship. At USF Lakeland, two prominent staff members find themselves in a "can't lose" situation.
VP and CEO Marshall Goodman taught at and received his M.A. and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. He also met his wife when both were students at Ohio State. When first asked who he’d root for in a battle of the Bulls and Buckeyes, Goodman claimed he felt strongly both ways.
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10-12-2007 • USF Lakeland expert speaks on community engagement
Rosemarie S. Lamm, Ph.D., director of the University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, presented "University and Community collaboration with Senior Adults" at the 7th Annual International Conference on Service-Learning Research: Sustainability and Scholarship.
Her presentation focused on how the community, including university programs, can best serve senior adults. She highlighted the collaboration between community organizations and the Rath Center, which has coordinated services in the community while identifying the needs of elders and their families.
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10-10-2007 • USF Lakeland presents free GRE Strategy Seminar
Interested in attending graduate school? Come to a free GRE Strategy Seminar presented by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions on Nov. 8 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the University of South Florida Lakeland in LTB 1105.
The free seminar will provide an overview of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and offer tips for test takers. The session is open to the public and advance registration is required.
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10-05-2007 • USF Rises in Ranks of U.S. Research Universities
The USF football team is getting all the media coverage this week for rising in the ranks of college football's elite, but USF is also quickly moving up in the ranks of the nation's research universities. The National Science Foundation's survey of federally financed research & development expenditures at universities and colleges for 2006 shows the University of South Florida at number 63, up three places from the previous year and the second highest-ranking university in Florida.
The rise of USF is dramatic-it was ranked 130th in 1992, and when Judy Genshaft became president at USF in 1999, the University was ranked at 107.
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10-04-2007 •USF Lakeland seeks candidates for Outstanding Senior Award
The University of South Florida Lakeland's Outstanding Senior Award is open to all graduating seniors. Each semester, the award recognizes one graduating senior who has shown exceptional achievements in leadership, scholastic achievement school spirit, work experience and community spirit.
The outstanding senior is honored as a special guest at commencement and sits onstage with the distinguished platform party. The president of the university and a representative of the USF Alumni Association recognize the outstanding senior during each commencement exercise.
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10-03-2007 • USF Lakeland expert speaks on equity in health care
Rosemarie Lamm, R.N., Ph.D., director of the University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, spoke at the third annual Partnerships for a Healthier Polk conference Sept. 27. The topic of her presentation was "How Close Are We to Closing the Gap to Equity?"
"With senior adults, chronic illness is common," said Lamm. "Some resist getting treatment, can't afford medicines and have their diseases for years before getting help."
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10-02-2007 • USF Lakeland offers graduate school orientation
The University of South Florida Lakeland Psychology Club presents a workshop for all college students interested in getting into graduate school. "Exit Orientation" takes place Oct. 15 from 5-6 p.m. in LTB 1105 at USF Lakeland.
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09-30-2007 • President Genshaft Guests in Rocky Horror Show
 Halloween starts early at the University of South Florida's College of Visual & Performing Arts, with performances of Richard O' Brien's comic sci-fi musical "The Rocky Horror Show," Oct. 4-7 and Oct. 10-13 at USF Theatre 1 on the Tampa campus.
No tricks, just treats in this production of the once-controversial, campy 1970s stage show that spawned a cult-classic movie: USF President Judy Genshaft will make a special appearance in the role of the
Narrator. The Narrator, onstage throughout the show, pops up to comment on the strange happenings coordinated by mad Transylvanian scientist Frank 'N' Furter at a creepy old castle.
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09-27-2007 • Bulls make it three straight wins on USF Lakeland Day
herd of more than 250 Bulls fans from Polk County celebrated USF Lakeland Community Day Sept. 22 at Raymond James Stadium. The Polk partisans witnessed history as the Bulls took the field for their first game ever as a nationally ranked team (No. 23 in the AP Poll and No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches Poll). Led by Lakeland's own Matt Grothe at quarterback, the Bulls trounced the North Carolina Tar Heels 37-10.
After making the drive down I-4 to Tampa, the USF Lakeland contingent began tailgating shortly before 10 a.m. A few pregame raindrops failed to dampen fans' enthusiasm - or their appetites - as they enjoyed food and fellowship up until the noon kickoff. Kids' activities included a football toss, face painting and an impromptu game of touch football.
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09-26-2007 • Lakeland ranked No. 22 on hot jobs list
Lakeland ranks 22nd on a list of the 100 hottest job markets, according to a Tampa Bay Business Journal analysis of employment trends in the nation's 100 largest labor markets over the past five years.
The 100 markets, taken collectively, contained roughly two-thirds of the nation's 116.9 million private-sector jobs as of June 2007. The list of hottest employment markets has Phoenix No. 1, Salt Lake City No. 2 and Boise, Idaho, No. 3. At No. 22, Lakeland is between Atlanta (20) and Memphis (25). As far as listing percent growth in private-sector jobs from 2002 through 2007, Lakeland ranks seventh in the nation with 20.9 percent growth.
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09-26-2007 • Instant message, instant answer
In a fast-paced world, who has time to wait? You may send an e-mail, but when will you have your question answered?
How about immediately.
At the University of South Florida Lakeland, recruiters now interact with prospective students using their preferred method of communication: live chat. Visit the university's website, and you'll notice a window inviting you to have a live chat with a recruiter.
"With today's technology, students shouldn't need to wait for answers," said Sal Torres, recruiter, USF Lakeland. "Live chat lets us exchange text messages to give them the information they need, right now."
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09-25-2007 • Students learn to teach diverse population
 The face of Polk County continues to change. For the first time, Hispanics are Polk's largest minority, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates, accounting for 14.5 percent of the county's 561,606 residents. In the past six years the number of Hispanics jumped to 81,646, a 44 percent increase.
As central Florida changes, the University of South Florida Lakeland is committed to preparing future teachers to excel in teaching children from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds. USF graduates more first-year teachers than any other Florida university, and Florida principals have rated USF education graduates the best-prepared teachers in the state. Over the past five years, Hispanic student enrollment at USF Lakeland increased 82.8 percent.
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09-25-2007 • USF Lakeland offers Fast Track info session
A Fast Track I information session will be held at the University of South Florida Lakeland on Oct. 2, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the LLC Building, Room 2124/25.
Fast-Track I is a new cohort open to K-12 educators interested in obtaining a master's degree in educational leadership (M.Ed.) or to educators with a current master's degree (in any field) who want to add educational leadership to their Professional Educator's Certificate.
Beginning January 2008 and ending May 2009, the accelerated Fast Track program features three courses per semester over four semesters (16 months).
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09-24-2007 • USF Lakeland offers free Health Screening Expo
The University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center presents a free Health Screening Expo on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Lakeland Technology Building auditorium. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited.
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09-21-2007 • USF Lakeland hosts diversity seminar
 Diversity can give an organization a competitive edge. That was the message presented today to more than 70 representatives from business, education, health and community organizations at a free conference, "How to Leverage your Competitive Edge Around Diversity," presented by the Diversity Partnership at USF Lakeland.
The event, which kicked off Multicultural Week 2007, began with a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Nathan Thomas, Director, USF Lakeland Office of Diversity. Sharing ways that they leverage diversity to strengthen their organizations were Ruth Hall, District Administrator, School District of Hillsborough County; Dr. Jose Hernandez, Director of Diversity, USF Tampa; Suzanne Jackson, Director, Office of Student Diversity and Enrichment , USF College of Medicine; Dr. Cynthia Johnson, Senior Manager, Pinellas County Economic Development; and Nat West, Vice President, Winter Haven Hospital.
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09-21-2007 • Expert addresses wireless technology at IT Colloquium
As the wireless way of life becomes more prevalent, opportunities are increasing in the fields of programming, networking and technology in general, according to Phillip J. DuMas, director of research, development and engineering, F4W, Inc.
DuMas, guest speaker at the University of South Florida Lakeland's Information Technology Colloquium on Sept. 19, 2007, discussed how to make the most of today's cutting edge of wireless technology, giving students in his audience particular encouragement to follow their ideas and inspiration.
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09-20-2007 • Three receive business scholarships at USF Lakeland
The University of South Florida Lakeland announced that three students in the College of Business have received scholarships for Fall 2007. To receive scholarships at USF Lakeland, students must meet the required application deadlines and criteria.
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09-20-2007 • Goodman Talks Polytech with Rotarians
 Dr. Marshall Goodman, VP and CEO of the University of South Florida Lakeland, spoke this morning to members of the Lakeland Christina Rotary Club at Cleveland Heights Golf & Country Club in Lakeland.
Speaking to an overflow crowd, Goodman discussed the concept of a polytechnic university, focused on applied learning, applied research and applied technology. He emphasized the extent to which the strategic development of public higher education opportunities can be linked with economic development, and offered USF Lakeland as an institution that can play a key role in the evolution of the region's economy. Following his speech Goodman fielded questions from the engaged audience. After the meeting, he stayed an additional 20 minutes to visit with interested Rotarians.
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09-19-2007 • Livin’ Large
Lakeland’s Matt Grothe featured on local USF billboard
 Lakeland's own Matt Grothe, QB for the USF Bulls, looms large in Polk County. Starting today, a new billboard featuring an action photo of Grothe and the USF logo promotes USF's Sept. 22 game against North Carolina. The game has been designated "USF Lakeland Community Day" by USF Athletics.
The 14' x 48' sign oversees the NE corner of U.S. 98 and Winter Lake Rd., just north of USF Lakeland. Following Saturday's game, the billboard will call attention to USF's Sept. 28 contest against West Virginia.
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09-18-2007 • Polk fans heading to Tampa for USF Lakeland Day
 Saturday is USF Lakeland Day at Raymond James Stadium, and USF will take the field for its first game ever as a nationally ranked team. This week, the Bulls debuted at No. 23 in the AP Poll and No. 24 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
About 250 Polk County fans will make the trip on I-4 to Tampa and sit in Sections 238 and 239 as the Bulls host the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. Kickoff is at noon.
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09-18-2007 • USF Lakeland offers Master's Degree information sessions
Would you like to earn a master's degree close to home from one of Florida's top three research universities?
The University of South Florida Lakeland offers an affordable, high-quality education. Cohort models offer sequenced coursework and simplified scheduling.
Degrees are available in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.), Counselor Education (M.A.) and Reading Education K-12 (M.A.). Courses available in Adult Education may also be applied to a master of arts degree.
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09-14-2007 • USF Lakeland presents 'The Hollywood Librarian'
 They have more cardholders than VISA, more items than FedEx and more outlets than McDonald's. Meet America's librarians.
"The Hollywood Librarian: A Look at Librarians Through Film" is the first full-length documentary film to focus on the work and lives of librarians. It will have its only central Florida showings at the University of South Florida Lakeland during Banned Books Week, Sept. 29 - Oct. 6, 2007. It will also be shown in over 40 locations in North America during the same period.
"The Hollywood Librarian" is a unique and charming blend of film clips, humor and critical analysis of the popular image of librarians. The documentary gives audiences the chance to peer into the world of librarians: the skills and passion it takes, the challenges of book censorship, and declining library funding. Rated G, it runs 95 minutes.
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09-12-2007 • Expert to address wireless technology at USF Lakeland
Public invited to free event Sept. 19
 As more and more households and businesses embrace the wireless way of life, opportunities are becoming more prevalent in the fields of programming, networking and technology in general.
At the University of South Florida Lakeland's Information Technology Colloquium on Sept. 19, 2007, Phillip J. DuMas, director of research, development and engineering, F4W, Inc., will discuss how to make the most of today's cutting edge of wireless technology.
The event, which is free and open to the public, takes place from noon to 1 p.m. in LAC 1280 at USF Lakeland, 3433 Winter Lake Rd.
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09-11-2007 • Celebrate Multicultural Week Sept. 20-23
 The Diversity Partnership encourages central Floridians to celebrate Multicultural Week Sept. 20-23, 2007.
Activities begin Thursday, Sept. 20, with "How to Leverage your Competitive Edge Around Diversity," a free conference for business, education, health and community organizations from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Lakeland Technology Building on the PCC/USF Lakeland campus. To register call (863) 667-7812.
The Greater Lakeland Multicultural Festival happens Friday, Sept. 21, from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. at Lake Mirror Park in Lakeland. Food, music, dancers and vendors will be featured. A VIP reception takes place 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the Magnolia Building, and a College Students Multicultural Celebration is scheduled from 9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. in the Peggy Brown Building. Read more
09-11-2007 • USF Lakeland offers new Fast Track cohort
The University of South Florida Lakeland Division of Education announces the start of Fast Track I, a new cohort leading to the master's degree in educational leadership (M.Ed.). The M.Ed. degree is offered through the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies.
Beginning January 2008 and ending May 2009, the accelerated Fast Track program features three courses per semester over four semesters (16 months).
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09-10-2007 • USF Lakeland announces Dean's List for Summer 2007 Semester
The University of South Florida Lakeland is pleased to announce the Summer 2007 Dean's List. To be eligible, full-time undergraduate students must demonstrate superior academic achievement and have completed 12 hours of graded courses with no incomplete grades during the semester, while maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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09-07-2007 • Dr. Stephen Klasko to speak on healthcare at USF Lakeland
 Stephen Klasko, M.D., vice president for USF Health and dean of the USF College of Medicine, will be the featured speaker at the first Polk County Advanced Practice Nurse Symposium on Friday, Sept. 14, 2007. The event is co-sponsored by the University of South Florida Lakeland, the Saxena Family Endowed Lecture series and the Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center.
Dr. Klasko will discuss “Why Healthcare Has Escaped the Quality Revolution…and What We Can Do About It.” There is no admission charge, and all health care professionals and community members are welcome to attend.
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09-06-2007 • Five Year Plan Presents Vision of Excellence at USF
The University of South Florida’s vision for the next five years is to evolve into a premier research university with state, national, and global impact, boost the quality of the undergraduate, graduate and research programs, and position USF for membership in the elite Association of American Universities (AAU). This vision is outlined in a new strategic plan unveiled today and titled Shaping Our Future, 2007-12 – Transforming Higher Education for Global Innovation.
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09-05-2007 • Local student headed to London
 In early September, Eric Kimelton will say goodbye to family and friends, leave central Florida, board a plane and fly to London, England. He's looking forward to seeing the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. But Kimelton isn't visiting London on holiday. He's going to study for a master's degree in international business at the University of Westminster.
For Kimelton, who earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of South Florida Lakeland in 2006, London is the next stop on an academic journey that included Bartow High School and Polk Community College.
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09-04-2007 • USF Lakeland sponsors Volunteer Fair
The University of South Florida Lakeland Office of Student Life will present an on-campus Volunteer Fair on Sept. 11, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the LAC courtyard. The event is free and open to the public. Sixteen non-profit agencies will take part and share information about their organizations and volunteer opportunities.
"The Volunteer Fair is about recognizing the needs of the community and encouraging students, faculty and staff to get involved and make a difference through volunteering," said Jan Lloyd, Ph.D., director of student life. "The event is specifically scheduled for Sept. 11 to remind people about the differences we can make in our local communities."
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08-30-2007 • USF Lakeland expert speaks on aging and elder care
Rosemarie Lamm, R.N., Ph.D., director of the University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center, spoke this morning to members of the Lakeland Christina Rotary Club at Cleveland Heights Golf & Country Club in Lakeland.
Dr. Lamm, a member of the Arts & Sciences faculty, discussed programs available at the Rath Center and issues related to aging and elder care. Following her speech she fielded questions about the sociological implications of an aging population and opportunities for community involvement in Rath Center activities.
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08-30-2007 • An uncommon experience
New USF Lakeland Library uses ‘information commons’ model
 The University of South Florida Lakeland took a quantum leap forward this year when it opened a new library based on the information commons model. The new facility will help USF Lakeland prepare for its new campus and better serve the needs of its students and faculty.
“An information commons is a unique learning hub that integrates technology, information, and expertise to best strengthen the teaching, research, and learning opportunities that occur within the university community,” said Dr. Alice Murray, Associate Vice President, Administrative & Academic Support Services. “The information commons will become a focal point on campus where the elements of meeting, collaboration, and discovery come together.”Read more
08-29-2007 • High tech, higher education
As college students soaked up the sunshine or otherwise enjoyed their summer vacations, some of their professors spent time in summer school. At the University of South Florida Lakeland, 11 dedicated faculty members voluntarily spent time in the classroom to learn how technology can enhance the learning process for their students.
Advances in technology continue to change the way faculty teach, research and serve within the academic community. Coping with rapid change, however, can often seem overwhelming. To mitigate that tendency, Dr. Naomi Boyer oversees a program that helps USF Lakeland faculty embrace and use technology to bolster teaching and learning.
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08-29-2007 • Growth and Rise in Academic Quality Highlight USF's New School Year
The University of South Florida is welcoming a record number of students, a record number of both graduate and transfer students and its highest achieving freshman class according to enrollment figures released today.
USF's enrollment for fall 2007 approaches a new milestone of 45,000 based on first class day numbers of 44,891 students or an increase of 3.4 percent compared to the first class day in fall 2006.
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08-28-2007 • Local sports star strengthens USF's I-4 connection
One of the things that makes the University of South Florida Lakeland attractive to prospective and current students is the opportunity to get a "big-time degree" without leaving home. A local student-athlete is making the distance between "Lakeland" and "big time" shorter and shorter with each passing headline.
USF, with campuses in Lakeland, Sarasota, St. Petersburg and Tampa, is one of the 10 largest universities in the United States. It has quickly risen in stature and now ranks second only to the University of Florida in research funding.
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08-28-2007 • PCC/USF Lakeland seek artists for Hispanic Art Fest
Calling all artists! Polk Community College and the University of South Florida Lakeland will present a Hispanic Art Fest Oct. 3, 2007, and are looking for artists whose work has a Latin flavor.
Do you paint Caribbean landscapes or architecture? Make colorful pottery? Weave baskets, hats or blankets? Capture Hispanic life through photography? Or do you have any other artisan trade representative of Hispanic culture?
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08-27-2007 • Senior Scholars program seeks instructors
The University of South Florida Lakeland Rath Senior ConNEXTions and Education Center is looking for instructors and course ideas for the Senior Scholars fall schedule.
The Senior Scholars Program gives seniors 50+ the opportunity to continue the lifelong learning process in a friendly classroom environment. Classes are held once a week for a six-week semester. Class length is usually two hours, but adjustments can be made based on instructor needs. Past classes have included Computers, Digital Photography, History, Foreign Language, Yoga, Creative Painting, and many more.
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08-27-2007 • Aaron Bates joins Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce
 Most young college students wait until after graduation before starting a career. Not Aaron Bates. On Sept. 4, just a week after beginning his final semester at the University of South Florida Lakeland, Bates will join the Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce as vice president of communications. He will graduate from USF Lakeland in December 2007 with a major in marketing and a minor in finance.
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08-24-2007 • USF Cited in Princeton Review's "Best 366 Colleges"
The University of South Florida ranks number 17 among the Best 366 Colleges in the nation for diversity according to The Princeton Review’s 2008 Guide. Only about 15 percent of the four-year colleges in America and two Canadian colleges were selected for the book.
According to the Princeton Review’s research, USF warranted inclusion because it offers students an outstanding undergraduate education. The review also notes that USF “ is one of the 146 colleges named a Best Southeastern College” and “one of the best overall bargains—based on cost and financial aid—among the most academically outstanding colleges in the nation.” Read more
08-20-2007 • USF Maintains Consistent Growth in 2008 U.S. News & World Report's "Best College" Rankings
Improved graduation rates and higher achieving students stand out among the University of South Florida’s performance measures in the 2008 U. S. News & World Report’s annual college ranking.
The six-year graduation rate increased in 2007. In addition, an increasing percentage of entering freshmen are coming from the top 10 percent of their high school classes and higher SAT and ACT measures for entering freshmen are holding steady after a five-year rise.
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