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 UWF's Online Master's in Mathematical Sciences Offers Convenience, Flexibility
Mathematics and statistics were once thought too difficult to teach in an online environment. However, times and technology have evolved allowing UWF the ability to offer an online Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences. UWF is the only university in Florida to offer the degree using Elluminate, an online training and collaboration tool. All courses offered through the master's in mathematical sciences program are taught in tandem with face-to-face courses. Online students must log-on to the Internet at designated class times. For each class, a group of students will be sitting in a brick-and-mortar classroom, while many other students participate in the same course over the Internet. Two-way audio and video enables live interaction between the instructor and the online students. Link: UWF
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Regional Engagement
 Gift Supports Medical Informatics Program and Alliance
Bob Hoyt and Ann Yoshihashi have donated $30,000 and all the book proceeds from “Medical Informatics: Practical Guide for the Healthcare Professional” to support the University of West Florida Medical Informatics Program located in the School of Allied Health and Life Sciences, and to support the establishment of the Alliance for Medical Informatics. The mission of the alliance is to improve medical care, patient safety, medical education and research through the intelligent use of health information technology. The funds will be used to support medical informatics education and outreach in the U.S. and abroad. Link: UWF
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Alumni Spotlight
 UWF Announces 2009 Alumni Award Winners
The University of West Florida National Alumni Association hosted their Annual Awards and Recognition Program for those who make a difference to the National Alumni Association, the university and their respective communities April 4 during Festival on the Green. The awards are given each year in recognition of those who work to help and promote the university, the alumni association and the more than 61,000 UWF alumni. Mollye Barrows, ’96, BA Communication Arts, served as the 2009 program emcee. Link: UWF
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Student Success
 UWF Student Researches Congressional Black Caucus
For Angelica Jenkins, senior majoring in Criminal Justice, being a member of the UWF Honors Program has definitely had its perks. With her sights set on a career in law, the ambitious and energetic young woman has already had the chance to meet and talk with some of the leading policy makers and legislators in the United States. As part of her Honors thesis, Jenkins researched the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. and interview several of its members and staff. Link: UWF
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Creating Great Futures Campaign
 Scholarship Appreciation Reception Brings Students and Donors Together
Last month, the UWF Foundation hosted a Scholarship Appreciation Reception at the new Argonaut Athletic Club on UWF’s main campus. More than 60 donors and student scholarship recipients attended, as well as UWF President Judy Bense. During the 2008-2009 fiscal year, the UWF Foundation awarded $792,771 in scholarships to 752 students. Additionally, $390,000 was awarded to 427 first generation students. Cherith Welter, a recipient of the Charlie Clary Scholarship was one of three students that spoke at the reception. A mother of four children, Cherith could not afford to attend school full-time. Yet, with scholarship support and determination, she is one class away from graduating with a degree in at-risk education. Link:
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