Top Stories http://www.usfsp.org/inews/ News - Top Stories iNews Publisher, developed by Expinion.net - RSS en-us Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:17:27 GMT Accounting Students Help Community with Free Tax Service http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=606 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Twenty-nine students from the College of Business are volunteering this tax season to help low- and moderate-income families. Students Lead Grant Funding for Community Organizations http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=605 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Area nonprofits have until March 22 to apply for grants of up to $5,000 from the Student Philanthropy Boards. National Association Accredits Tutoring Program http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=604 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The College Reading and Learning Association accredited USFSP's Academic Success Center for its tutoring program. Memorial Service for Professor David R. Carr http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=603 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT The memorial service for David R. Carr will take place Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. in the Poynter Library. Science & Technology Building Earns LEED Certification http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=599 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT The U.S. Green Building Council confirmed the building earned enough credits for Gold certification. Three Jan. Events Focus on Civil Rights from Darfur to St. Pete http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=597 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT USF St. Petersburg will host three lectures this month exploring civil and human rights issues from around the world. Freedom Riders Latest Stop: Sundance Film Festival http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=596 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT A documentary based on Raymond Arsenault's book competes at Sundance's U.S. Documentary Competition. Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Spring 2010 Hours http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=595 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Library Hours Progress Energy Foundation Gift Funds Math Education Project http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=594 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT A gift of $50,000 from the Progress Energy Foundation will provide tuition assistance for middle schools teachers interested in a new five-course sequence leading to a certificate in Digital Mathematics. Art Instructor Nominated for International Award http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=593 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Erika Greenberg-Schneider, adjunct instructor in studio art at USFSP, has been nominated by the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in Miami to receive the honor of Chevalier des Arts et Lettres, or Knight of the Arts and Letters. Philanthropy Board Awards Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=590 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT he first student philanthropy board at USFSP, funded by a grant for leadership and community service initiatives, awarded $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast. Otsuki Leads Research Published in Journal of Pediatric Psychology http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=592 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in children with this condition, according to research led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Michiko Otsuki and published in a recent issue of the Journal of Pediatric Psychology. MBA Class Meets with Raymond James President http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=591 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Paul C. Reilly, president and future CEO of Raymond James Financial, discussed globalization and leadership. Archaeology Class Excavates Weedon Island Preserve http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=589 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students dug their way into the history of the preserve, a bay front nature park in northeast St. Petersburg. Margaret Sullivan Appointed Regional Chancellor of USFSP http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=588 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sullivan is a nationally known expert on the accreditation and strategy of higher educational institutions. In Remembrance of History Professor David Carr http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=587 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Obituary by colleague Gary Mormino. Ethics Team Earns Spot at National Competition http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=586 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The USFSP Ethics Bowl team competed among 20 schools at the 6th Annual Southeast Regional Ethics Bowl, hosted at USFSP Nov. 14, and will be one of six from the region to travel to the national competition in 2010. MBA Student Helps Guatemalan Coffee Cooperative http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=585 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Amber De Lucenay is using her skills and experience to improve business operations at Finca Santa Anita in Guatemala. Grad Students Complete Field Work at Crescent Lake http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=584 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT In a pilot partnership to offer nearby field work for environmental science and policy students, the 12 graduate students in Deby Cassill's Environmental Science class are digging, measuring and surveying their way in and around St. Petersburg's Cr ... USFSP Mourns Loss of History Professor David Carr http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=583 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT David Carr offered his guidance, scholarship and inspiration to students, faculty and staff for 38 years. Competition Challenges Students through GIS Discovery http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=582 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Students from 10 schools in the Tampa Bay participated in USFSP's annual GIS Day Tuesday, Nov. 17. COB Ranks #36 of Top 100 Schools for Social Responsibility http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=580 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT The Beyond Grey Pinstripes ranking spotlights full-time MBA programs that integrate issues of social and environmental stewardship. Wheatley Discusses Leadership for an Uncertain Time http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=559 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT A breakthrough thinker in the field of leadership and organizational theory, Margaret Wheatley speaks Nov. 10. USFSP Dedicates Harborwalk & Sembler Fountain http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=577 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT A transformative addition to USF St. Petersburg opened Friday, Oct. 30 with an energetic dedication complete with music, cheerleaders and coin tossing. Internationally Renowned Family Scientist Visits USFSP http://www.usfsp.org/inews/view.asp?ID=578 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Charlotte Patterson's talk on Oct. 29 provides an overview of research on the lives of gay and lesbian families.