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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.
12-10-2004 • Engle Re-elected to Second Term on USF Foundation Board
Local
Realtor and esteemed businessman Gene Engle of Lakeland was recently
re-elected to a second term to the University of South Florida Foundation
Board of Trustees. The Foundation serves as the primary fund raising
entity on behalf of USF. It promotes higher education in general,
and specifically encourages the advancement of teaching, research
and public service through private support for the university's
academic and student development endeavors. Board members are business
and community leaders who are vitally interested in the welfare
of higher education in the greater Tampa Bay region and in Florida.
During his previous term on the board, Engle was most proud of increasing
the visibility of the USF Lakeland Campus and Polk County area with
USF constituents and community members, alike. Read
more
12-03-2004 • USF Lakeland Readies for Second Annual Fall Commencement
The
University of South Florida's Lakeland campus is proud to announce
their second annual Fall commencement exercises for Friday, December
10, 2004, 7:00 p.m. in the Youkey Theatre of the Lakeland Center.
Over 90 students are expected to graduate from the local campus
this Fall. The speaker for the Fall commencement exercises will
be Commissioner Gow B. Fields. Read
more
11-23-2004 • USF Lakeland; Master's in Counselor Education
2 Locations, 2 Interest Sessions, 2 Plans of Study
Would
you like to be a school or mental health counselor? The University
of South Florida Lakeland will host two interest sessions regarding
the Master's in Counselor Education program. These sessions will
determine the interest in providing this program in both Lakeland
and Avon Park. The first session will be held on Tuesday, December
7, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. at the South Florida Community College campus
for those interested in a program in Avon Park. The second will
be held on Thursday, December 9, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. on the USF Lakeland
campus for those interested in another cohort to begin in Fall 2005
semester in Lakeland. Read
more
11-17-2004 • USF Lakeland receives land, endowment donations from
Williams Acquisition Holding Company
The
University of South Florida's presence in Polk, Highlands and Hardee
counties grows stronger with the help of generous contributions
from a company with headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Williams Acquisition Holding Company, a subsidiary of the Williams
Companies, Inc., plans to donate 530 acres of land at the eastern
intersection of Interstate 4 and the Polk Parkway for the future
home of USF Lakeland's new primary regional campus. Williams Acquisition
also plans to contribute funds to establish the Williams Endowed
Professorship in Information Technology, the first endowed professorship
for the Lakeland campus. Read
more
11-04-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Information Technology Colloquium
Outsourcing of Jobs to Other Countries:
The
University of South Florida Lakeland will hold an Information Technology
Colloquium covering the outsourcing of jobs to various countries,
"What, Who, Where, When, Why, and How.." In recent years, and especially
months, Outsourcing has been a very hot and discussed topic for
the Information Technology field along with numerous other American
industries. The purpose of this colloquium is to pose, debate, and
attempt to answer these basic questions. The session will be held
on Wednesday, November 17th on the USF Lakeland
campus from 12-1 p.m. Read
more
10-27-2004 •USF Lakeland holds Master's in Educational Leadership
program in Four Corners Area
The
University of South Florida Lakeland campus will be offering the
Master's in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) program in the Four Corners
area starting this Spring 2005. Applications are due on Monday,
November 8th, 2004 so please take advantage of this exciting
program and call today! Classes will be held at Ridgeview Global
Studies Academy located at 1000 Dunson Road, Davenport, 33896. Read
more
10-24-2004 • USF Lakeland to Host Information Technology Information
Session
In
a world of ever-changing technology, you can earn a degree that
will prepare you for tomorrow's high tech industry needs. The University
of South Florida's Lakeland campus will host an information session
on the Information Technology program this Wednesday, October
27, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in room LLC 2296. The campus is
located at 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. Read
more
10-15-2004 • USF LAKELAND RATH SENIOR ConNEXTions CENTER
Senior Scholars and November Information Series Courses
The
following classes are sponsored by the Rath Senior ConNEXTions &
Education Center. Read
more
10-11-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Information Technology Colloquium
The
University of South Florida Lakeland will hold an Information
Technology Colloquium covering HCI and Automated Sign Language
Recognition. The session will be held on Wednesday, October
20th on the USF Lakeland campus in room LLC 2125 from 12-1
p.m. The campus is located at 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. Lunch
will be provided and admission is free. In this meeting, Dr. Barbara
Loeding and Dr. Sudeep Sarkar will cover the state of art in automated
recognition of signed sentences based on the data sets used, features
computed, technique(s) used, and recognition rates achieved by research
groups throughout the world. For more information regarding this
event, contact Lisa Wetmore at (863)667-7064.
10-11-2004 • USF Lakeland's First MSW Graduation
The
University of South Florida Lakeland is proud to reflect on it's
first-ever Master of Social Work graduates. The ceremony took place
on Saturday, July 24, 2004, at the Holiday Inn North, Conference
Center, Lakeland. USF Lakeland administration, faculty and staff
were excited to have completed the first cohort of MSW students.
This graduating "cohort" of fourteen students began taking classes
together in the fall 2002 semester and ended with their final exam
during the summer semester. Read
more
10-11-2004 • USF Lakeland to Host Information Technology Information
Session
In
a world of ever-changing technology, you can earn a degree that
will prepare you for tomorrow's high tech industry needs. The University
of South Florida's Lakeland campus will host an information session
on the Information Technology program on Wednesday, October
27, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the USF Lakeland Auditorium.
The campus is located at 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. Read
more
10-08-2004 • USF Alumni Association to hold Wine & Cheese Event
at Polk Museum of Art
The
University of South Florida Alumni Association, Polk County Chapter
will hold a Wine & Cheese Tasting event at the Polk Museum of Art
from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, October 21, 2004. The
Museum, located at 800 E. Palmetto Street, Lakeland, is currently
featuring the Picasso Exhibit-an added benefit for attendees. The
cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Registration is
done online at www.alumni.usf.edu.
For more information, contact Jill Weinischke, University Relations
director, at (863) 667-7010.
10-06-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Information Session for Polk County
Educational Leadership Cohort (Rescheduled due to Hurricane Jeanne)
The
University of South Florida Lakeland campus will be offering the
Master's in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) program in Polk County
starting this Spring 2005. An informative session will be held on
Monday, October 11, 2004, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
at the USF Lakeland Auditorium, 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland.
USF Lakeland faculty and staff will be on hand to present information
relating to program requirements, application procedures, financial
aid and scholarships. Read
more
10-04-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Master's in Counselor Education
Information 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 Thursday,
October 7, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center at Trapnell
Elementary School. The school is located at 1605 W. Trapnell Road,
Plant City, 33566.
Students interested in the Master of Arts in Counselor Education
Program may choose from 2 areas of study within the program, Guidance
and Mental Health. These programs prepare you for the School Guidance
Counselor Certification K-12 or Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor
exam. All courses will be offered at the USF Lakeland campus.
For more information on the Master's in Counselor Education program
at USF Lakeland, contact Miranda Sloan at (863) 667-7074.
10-01-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Elementary Education Information
Session
The
University of South Florida Lakeland campus will hold an Elementary
Education Information Session on Tuesday, October 12, 2004,
beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the USF Lakeland campus in room LAC 1132,
3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. USF Lakeland faculty and staff
will be on hand to present information relating to program requirements,
application procedures, financial aid and scholarships.
09-28-2004 • USF Lakeland will be open Wednesday, Sept. 29.
USF Lakeland will be open Wednesday, Sept. 29. We understand that
some faculty, staff and students are facing extenuating circumstances
that make it extremely challenging for them to make it to campus.
All decisions based on local conditions and personal circumstances
will be understood. Please contact your immediate supervisor or
professor if you need to use leave at this time.
09-27-2004 • 3 USF campuses open Tuesday; Lakeland to remain closed
Due to the harsh impact of Hurricane Jeanne on Polk County, USF
Lakeland will be closed this evening and tomorrow, Tues., Sept.
28. No classes will be held and only essential personnel will be
allowed on campus.
USF campuses at Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota/Manatee will
be open this evening and tomorrow, Tues., Sept. 28. Classes will
be held as scheduled, and faculty and staff are asked to report
to work as usual. Please continue to check for updates by phone
at 1-800-992-4231, on the web at www.usf.edu
or tune-in to WUSF 89.7 FM.
09-25-2004 • Latest Update on Hurricane Jeanne
All
USF Campuses will be closed Sunday, Sept. 26. Only essential personnel
will be allowed on campus. The Emergency Operations Team is closely
monitoring the storm and will make a determination on Monday's status
by 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 26.
09-17-2004 • USF Lakeland Summer 2004 Dean's List Announced
The
following USF Lakeland students have been named to the Summer 2004
Dean's List: Raquel Negron, Sebring, William Henry Peavy, Tallahassee,
Stephanie Lee Wyse, Lake Placid. Full-time undergraduate students
who demonstrate superior academic achievement during one semester
are honored on this list. To be eligible, a student must have completed
12 hours of graded courses with no incomplete grades during the
semester and must maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Read
more
09-17-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Information Session for Polk County
Educational Leadership Cohort
The
University of South Florida Lakeland campus will be offering the
Master's in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) program in Polk County
starting this Spring 2005. An informative session will be held on
Tuesday, September 28, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the USF Lakeland
Auditorium, 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland. USF Lakeland faculty
and staff will be on hand to present information relating to program
requirements, application procedures, financial aid and scholarships.
Read
more
09-15-2004 • USF Lakeland to Hold Information Session for Citrus
County Educational Leadership Cohort
The
University of South Florida Lakeland campus will be offering the
Master's in Educational Leadership (M.Ed.) program in Citrus County
starting this Spring 2005. An informative session will be held on
Tuesday, September 21, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Citrus
County School Board, 1007 W. Main Street, Inverness. USF Lakeland
faculty and staff will be on hand to present information relating
to program requirements, application procedures, financial aid and
scholarships. Read
more
09-10-2004 • Update of Hurricane Ivan Preparations - 5:15
p.m. Friday
USF
will make a decision about the need to cancel Monday classes or
close the campus on Sunday, September 12th.
The football game against Tennessee Tech will be played as scheduled
Saturday, September 11th at 7 pm at Raymond James Stadium. All other
university activities during the weekend are scheduled to continue
as planned.
09-09-2004 • Hurricane Ivan Preparations
USF
Lakeland's Safety Team is closely monitoring Hurricane Ivan and
the effects it may have on Polk and the surrounding counties. We
are in frequent contact with the USF Emergency Preparedness Team
and Polk Community College. Read
more
09-10-2004 • USF Lakeland Reschedules Polk County Education Leadership
Information Session
Due
to the potential impact of Hurricane Ivan the University of South
Florida Lakeland campus announces that the Educational Leadership
Polk County Cohort Recruitment Information Session scheduled for
Tuesday, September 14th, 2004 has been rescheduled for Tuesday,
September 28th, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. on the University of South Florida
Lakeland campus. This recruitment information session is for persons
interested in obtaining their Master's degree in Educational Leadership
& Policy Studies. Brochures will be sent to all Polk County schools
in the near future with information regarding the September 28th
session. If you have any questions you may contact Miranda Sloan,
Graduate Advisor at (863) 667-7074 or email her at msloan@lakeland.usf.edu.
09-10-2004 • RATH Senior ConNEXTions Center to Host Support Group
Meetings for Polk County Stroke Survivors, Caregivers and Professionals
Polk
County stroke survivors, caregivers, and involved professionals
are invited to a free meeting on September 16, 2004, from 2 to 4
p.m. at the University of South Florida's Rath Senior ConNEXTions
Center, which is located at Suite C-200, 1350 East Main Street,
Bartow. The center is equipped with wheelchair access. The meeting
features practical ways stroke survivors and caregivers can live
and cope in today's society and at the same time learn to feel better
about themselves. The meeting is sponsored by Stroke Survivors and
Caregivers, Inc. of Florida, a non-profit corporation. Meetings
will be held the third Thursday of each month and free coffee and
cookies will be served.
09-10-2004 • USF Lakeland Information Technology Colloquium Rescheduled
Due
to the potential impact of Hurricane Ivan the University of South
Florida Lakeland campus announces that the Information Technology
Colloquium scheduled for Wednesday, September 15th, has been rescheduled
for Wednesday, September 22nd. The session will begin at 12:00 p.m.
and will be held in room LLC 2125 at the University of South Florida
Lakeland campus. The topic to be discussed is "Java: A programming
language, an operating system, a computer architecture." and will
be presented by Dr. Arthur Karshmer, Chair and Professor, USF Lakeland
IT Department.
09-09-2004 • USF Lakeland Announces New Faculty/Promotions
The
University of South Florida's Lakeland campus announces the following
new staff members:
• Jerry Miller, Secretary, Academic Affairs
• Jeane Vincent, Graphic Designer, University Relations
09-06-2004 • USF cancels classes and clinic appointments Tuesday;
university open
Due
to adverse weather and road conditions in the Tampa Bay area from
Hurricane Frances, the University of South Florida will suspend
classes on all campuses Tuesday, September 7. Clinic appointments
are also canceled. If you have a question about your appointment
call (813) 974-2201. All USF staff are asked to report for work
as usual. However, any staff who may have been adversely impacted
by the storm and are not in a position to report for work should
use their best judgment and contact their immediate supervisor as
soon as possible.
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