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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.
12-08-2003 • Polk County Resident, Cancer Survivor
Earns Degree and Recognition
For
many, going back to school is a challenge in and of itself. Couple the
challenges of pursuing an education with a battle with cancer, and the
idea of continuing education may seem too daunting for most. For Winter
Haven resident and USF Lakeland student Rebekah Pratt, her upcoming graduation
from USF Lakeland is a milestone that has not been easily reached. Not
only will she receive her degree, but she will also receive recognition
as USF Lakeland's Outstanding Senior during their first Fall Commencement
Ceremony.
Read more
12-05-2003 • Lakeland Businessman
To Receive Distinguished Service Award
From USF Lakeland
The
University of South Florida’s Lakeland campus is proud to announce
the Fall 2003 recipient of the USF Lakeland Distinguished Service Award,
Mr. Daniel E. Stetson. The Polk Museum of Art Executive Director and
friend of USF Lakeland, will receive his award in the upcoming Fall commencement
exercises scheduled for Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Youkey Theatre of the Lakeland Center. Read more
12-02-2003 • First Doctoral Graduate Announced
At USF Lakeland
The University of South Florida's Lakeland campus is proud to announce the upcoming graduation of its first-ever doctoral graduate. Kate Blackburn will receive her Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from the University of South Florida's Lakeland campus Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 7:00 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre of the Lakeland Center.
Read more
12-02-2003 • Toys
For Tots Celebration/Collection
To Take Place
At USF Lakeland
Are
you interested in a way to make a difference in the life of at least
one child this Christmas? Have you thought of contributing to the Toys
for Tots campaign? The Student Government Association at the University
of South Florida’s Lakeland campus will host a Toys for Tots celebration
Monday, December 8, 2003, from 5:00 – 7:30 in room 2202 of the
local campus.
Read more
11-24-2003 • Senior ConNEXTions Center
To Hold Ribbon-Cutting
University
of South Florida President Judy Genshaft and USF Lakeland Vice-President
and CEO, Preston Mercer are proud to announce the upcoming ribbon-cutting
ceremony for the new ConNEXTions Center in Bartow, FL. The event, scheduled
for December
9, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. will serve as the official grand opening
for the new senior center. Video
of Ribbon Cutting
Read
more
11-20-2003 • USF Lakeland Readies for
First Fall Commencement
The
University of South Florida's Lakeland campus is proud to announce their
first annual Fall commencement exercises for Tuesday,
December 16, 2003, 7:00 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre of the Lakeland
Center. Over 80 students are expected to graduate from the local campus
this Fall. The speaker for the inaugural Fall commencement exercises
will be Congressman Adam Putnam.
Read more
11-07-2003 • The Pirates Have Landed At USF Lakeland!
The
Pirates of the Caribbean are on their way to Lakeland! The Student
Government Association at USF Lakeland will host a free viewing of the
recent big-screen hit, “The
Pirates of the Caribbean,” starring Johnny Depp.
Showings will be Friday, November 21, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. and
7:30 p.m., in the USF Lakeland Auditorium. Read more
11-04-2003 • Creativity To Be Focus of
USF Lakeland IT Colloquium
IT
is back!!! The University of South Florida's Lakeland campus announces
the third Information Technology (IT) Colloquium of the 2003-2004 school
year, "Creativity in Technology." The Colloquium will be held Wednesday,
November 19, 2003, 12-1pm USF Lakeland Campus Room 2125/2126.
Read more
10-31-2003 • Dr. Roland S. Barth
Featured Speaker at
Quality School Leaders Symposia
Down-to-earth,
inspired, and full of wisdom, Dr. Roland Barth knows what it takes to
create outstanding schools for youngsters and adults alike. Committed
to building schools rich in community, learning and leadership, he will
present his message, "Building a Community of Learners," Thursday,
December 11, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at George Jenkins High School. Read more
10-29-2003 • USF Lakeland to Host
Social Work Information Session
Are
you good with people and anxious to use those skills in a rewarding career?
Do you already have an undergraduate degree but are interested in getting
your Master’s Degree in Social Work? The University of South Florida’s
Lakeland campus will be hosting an information session on the Bachelor’s
and Master’s degrees in Social Work programs Tuesday, November
18, 2003 at 5:30 p.m. Read
more
10-23-2003 • Sun-N-Fun
Economic Impact Findings
To Be Released
At USF Lakeland
The
tradition of the Sun N Fun Fly-In in Lakeland has been a large draw for
the Polk county area for decades. A new study will soon reveal the economic
impact of the United States’ second largest private aircraft convention
and show. Findings from a recent study conducted by USF Lakeland personnel
will be released Thursday, November 6, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. on the local
campus. Video of Presentation Read more
10-21-2003 • Homecoming Festivities Planned At USF Lakeland
Calling
all Bulls!!! It's Homecoming time at the University of South Florida!
Thanks to the hard work of the USF Lakeland Student Government Association,
students on the University's local campus won't
have to go far to participate in 2003 Homecoming events. Festivities
will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 on the Lakeland
campus, with activities such as mechanical bull riding, rock wall climbing,
jousting (with inflatable jousting sticks), and inflatable sumo wrestling.
Read more
10-17-2003 • Tropicana Products Senior
Vice-President
To Speak At USF Lakeland
Senior
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Tropicana Products, Ron
Coughlin, will speak to USF students and the Lakeland Community Tuesday,
October 28, 2003, at 6:00 p.m. The lecture, titled "Fact-Based Decision
Making," will be presented in room 1278 of the USF Lakeland campus, as
part of the University's Economics 3100 course. This event is free and
the public is invited to attend. Read more
10-16-2003 • Saxena Family Funds Lecture
Series at USF Lakeland
Thanks
to the generosity of one local family, the University of South Florida's
Lakeland campus will soon have the opportunity to create a Lakeland-based
distinguished lecture series. The Saxena Family Endowed Lecture Series
is made possible by a contribution from Mr. and Mrs. D. "Sax" Saxena
of Lakeland, the founder of the Lakeland-based consulting engineering
firm ASC geosciences, Inc. where his two sons, Anu Saxena and Jay Saxena
are also owners. The Lecture Series will enable the local campus to bring
in esteemed lecturers for community and scholarly use presentations. Read
more
10-10-2003 • Companion Football Tickets Available
At USF Lakeland
It's Fall and football fever is in the air. Have you had the chance to purchase those Bulls football tickets yet? Students on the University of South Florida's
Lakeland campus now have the opportunity to request companion tickets
for family and friends at a discounted rate. Through the USF Lakeland
Student Government, students may request companion tickets for $16 each
for any USF home game. Read more
10-08-2003 • Publix Leaders to Speak at USF Lakeland IT Colloquium
IT
is back!!! The University of South Florida’s Lakeland campus announces
the second Information Technology (IT) Colloquium of the 2003-2004 school
year, "IT Development and Support Challenges in a Large Organization.” The
Colloquim will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2003, 12-1pm USF
Lakeland Campus Room 2125/2126.
Read more
10-02-2003 • USF Lakeland to Host
Master's in Counselor Education
Interest Session
Interested
in becoming a counselor in the school system or in the community? The
University of South Florida's Lakeland campus will host an information
session on the Master's
in Counselor Education program Tuesday, October 28, 2003, at 5:30 p.m.
in the USF Lakeland Auditorium. Read more
09-11-2003 • USF Lakeland Announces
New Counseling Center
Are
you a student in need of direction in life or are you stressed out about
school? Do you just need someone to talk to? The USF Lakeland campus
has someone available to help you through their new Counseling Center. Read more
09-09-2003 • The Hulk Is Coming to Lakeland!!!
He's
larger than life, on his way to USF Lakeland and you don't want to make
him mad! The Student Government Association at USF Lakeland will host
a free viewing of the recent big-screen hit,
"The Hulk," starring Eric Bana as the man-to-monster dynamo. Show times are
5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in the USF Lakeland auditorium Friday, September 26,
2003. Read
more
09-09-2003 • Enrollment Continues to
Rise
At USF Lakeland
Once again, enrollment at the Lakeland campus of the University of South Florida has reached record numbers. Over 1700 students have enrolled for courses on the local campus. This number reflects a 39% increase of on-campus students from the Fall 2002 enrollment. More than 350 of these students are currently enrolled in courses at distant, "twig" locations such as South Florida Community College in Avon Park. Read more
09-08-2003 • IT Colloquium to be held at USF Lakeland
IT
is back!!! The University of South Florida's Lakeland campus announces
the first Information Technology (IT) Colloquium of the 2003-2004 school
year, "IT Degrees: at USF and Florida's Other Public Universities" Wednesday,
September 17, 2003, 12-1pm USF Lakeland Campus Room 2125/2126. Read more
08-26-2003 • USF Lakeland/Coalition on
Aging
Open Senior Center in Bartow
Polk
County now has a new center dedicated to meeting the needs of the aging
population in the county. The Senior ConNEXTions Center, located in Bartow
at the old Bartow Memorial Hospital site, is a partnership between USF-Lakeland
and the Coalition on Aging Think Tank. The ConNEXTtions center is the "next
generation of senior care" and is the only one of its kind in the area,
housing services and information on Alzheimer's, medication, educational
opportunities, care giving and other issues relevant to senior citizens. Read more
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