http://uwf.edu/ The University of West Florida's Weekly News Highlights jwoodard@uwf.edu Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:02:08 CST education news http://uwf.edu/uwfmain/homepage/resources/img_logo.jpg http://uwf.edu/ The University of West Florida Department of Art has expanded its palette—students now have the opportunity to choose pixels rather than paint to express their art. The department offers two new program specializations: Digital Art and Graphic Design. Students who specialize in digital art may work on software-based cinema which involves interactive, non-linear narrative using contemporary video and graphics technologies. Next semester, Professor Thomas Asmuth will teach a digital multimedia class where students will have the opportunity to work on physical computing projects. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Art09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Art09 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:19:47 CST news education The arrival of the basketball season is always a good reason to celebrate, but this year, there is another reason to cheer at UWF – Bob Stinnett is the new head coach of the men’s team. Stinnett, a 1969 graduate, former basketball player at UWF and a member of the UWF Athletics Hall of Fame, returns to campus with a winning record of 297-98 (.752) in 18 seasons coaching at high school, junior college and college levels. He also arrives with momentum: At his last job, two years at Pensacola High School, Stinnett helped the Tigers build an impressive record of 54-15. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Court09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Court09 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:24:47 CST news education The University of West Florida Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management program, now in its sixth year, is attracting a significant number of students with its promises of high hire-ability and beachfront workplace possibilities. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Tourism09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Tourism09 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:04:47 CST news education Homecoming spirit 2009 will be alive and loud on the UWF campus next week. If you need proof, look over at the schedule of events or ask the Homecoming Committee’s vice president, Brittney Lewis. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Homecoming09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Homecoming09 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:04:47 CST news education Though set in the Middle Ages and first staged in the 1970s, "'Pippin' is especially pertinent to our own time as it is a story of coming of age and finding the meaning of life during challenging times," said Leah Arington, UWF Department of Theatre's new assistant professor of musical theatre. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Pippin09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Pippin09 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:07:47 CST news education Twenty-one robotics teams from middle and high schools across the West Florida region will get on their mark, get set and start their robots Oct. 17 at the second annual Emerald Coast BEST Robotics Competition. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the UWF Field House. Hosted by the University of West Florida—the only BEST hub in the state of Florida—the competition is designed to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology through participation in a sports-like, science and engineering-based robotics competition. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#bestrobotics09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#bestrobotics09 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:12:47 CST news education Serving approximately 400 students who have a physical or learning disability, the University of West Florida strives to provide a welcoming, inclusive, accommodating and supportive environment for all of its students, regardless of their needs. In honor of National Disability Awareness Month observed during October, UWF will host several special events aimed at raising awareness and understanding of the disabilities many individuals face. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ada09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ada09 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:15:28 CST news education After spending a number of years as a freelance writer reviewing fiction for newspapers, University of West Florida Alumnus Joe Moore had an epiphany. He started to believe that he could write books as well as many of the writers whose work he was reading. His novel conviction combined with immense creativity has led him to become an international bestselling author. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#moore09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#moore09 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:59:12 CST news education The University of West Florida board of trustees voted unanimously Friday to extend President Judy Bense's appointment until March 2012. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#bense2012 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#bense2012 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:25:07 CST news education Since opening its door in 1967, the University of West Florida has worked to build a strong Athletics program capable of competing at the highest levels. More than 40 years later, the Argonauts offer 13 nationally ranked NCAA Division II sport teams and uphold an unsurpassed reputation for excellence in athletics and academics. The many successes of UWF Athletics may have gone unnoticed in the past, but beginning this fall, the Argonauts are making their presence known. On Sept. 21, the university launched an Athletics Awareness Campaign, "Building Champions for Life," aimed at informing the Northwest Florida community and beyond of the caliber of its athletics programs, student athletes and alumni. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#athleticsaware09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#athleticsaware09 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:55:13 CST news education Amanda Clonts is lobbying for student rights, juggling classes and meetings, garnering support for a student petition and rallying students to get in the school spirit. It's all in a day's work for the new University of West Florida Student Government Association president. A senior majoring in international studies with minors in political science and anthropology, Clonts sees her role as a communicator and an advocate for student rights. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#clonts09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#clonts09 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:44:10 CST news education For 80 University of West Florida freshman students, getting good grades has brightened their futures. UWF just awarded them with “Top Five” Academic Merit Scholarships. The new scholarship program implemented at UWF for the 2009-2010 academic year rewards students who earned a class rank of number one through five after the first semester of their senior year of high school in Florida public schools. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#scholars09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#scholars09 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:03:01 CST news education Named "Most Promising Freshman" last year by the University of West Florida Women’s Cross Country team, UWF sophomore Bailee Hedstrom continues to exceed expectations. Placing first in almost everything she participates in, Hedstrom is the first UWF female cross country runner to earn a Gulf South Conference "Runner of the Week" award and she took the top spot for the Argos in her first collegiate race. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#hedstrom09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#hedstrom09 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 03:39:34 CST news education Anticipation and the excitement of new beginnings eclipsed the rain that fell on hundreds of new and returning students as they moved into the residence halls at the University of West Florida Wednesday. Traveling from near and far, students eagerly unloaded their boxes and belongings and hauled them into their new homes. Accompanied by parents and loved ones, and welcomed by dozens of helpful UWF staff and resident advisors, moving never appeared so fun and easy. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#movein09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#movein09 Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:29:01 CST news education There's no doubt that public health is one of the main concerns facing the nation. In spring of 2006, the University of West Florida launched the online Master in Public Health (MPH) program within the School of Allied Health and Life Sciences to provide opportunities for people who aspire to work in the fields of public and allied health. The program now has full accreditation for five years from the Council on Education for Public Health, an independent agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#MPH09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#MPH09 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:56:14 CST news education Eleven UWF students, enrolled in field ecology, will explore coral reefs off the Pacific coast, investigate mangrove habitats, study an active volcano and zip line through the rain forest canopy beginning Aug. 10. Costa Rica will become their classroom as they embark on a 10-day journey through the most ecologically diverse tropical marine and forest areas in Central America. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#CostaRica09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#CostaRica09 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:37:09 CST news education Opting to major in biochemistry at the University of West Florida, Jennifer Glancy never imagined she would dedicate an entire summer to researching phytoplankton, tiny organisms that serve as a primary link in the marine life food chain. Glancy, along with Pamela Vaughan, assistant professor of Chemistry, and Wade Jeffrey, professor of Biology, is conducting research to discover the extent and type of pigment absorbed by phytoplankton as a result of ultraviolet light. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#phytoplankton09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#phytoplankton09 Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:35:23 CST news education The sky's not even the limit for Neil Edmonston, a University of West Florida senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. Aspiring to work in the unmanned aerial systems field developing airframes and electronics, Edmonston is about to take flight on his future career path. For the past two years, he has served as the captain for UWF's Unmanned Aerial Systems Team, competing in student competitions. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#edmonston09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#edmonston09 Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:05:57 CST news education The University of West Florida's new School of Science and Engineering Building is slated to open in spring 2010. The cutting-edge, four-story facility will be a hub for innovation both for UWF and the Northwest Florida region. Preparing for the debut of the futuristic facility since January 2009, UWF will hold a Grand Opening Celebration for the building Feb. 3 through 5, 2010. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ssegrand09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ssegrand09 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 04:51:38 CST news education Bob Stinnett was hired as head coach of the University of West Florida Men's Basketball Team. His appointment was announced by UWF President Judy Bense and Athletic Director Dave Scott at a press conference held at the Argonaut Athletic Club Monday. Stinnett comes into the position with a wealth of coaching knowledge and experience in the region. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#stinnett09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#stinnett09 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:46:01 CST news education Leave it to a computer science major to dream of designing electronic circuitry. University of West Florida alumnus Stephen McGourty, '85, turned this dream into his reality. Now, McGourty works for Boeing, the world's leading aerospace company. He works at the enterprise level projecting network traffic using a software system that he invented. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mcgourty09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mcgourty09 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:44:16 CST news education Understanding the local economy is critical to economic growth and vitality. That's where the Haas Center for Business Research and Economic Development, a part of the UWF College of Business, comes in handy. The Haas Center collects, analyzes and distributes information about the Northwest Florida region and provides basic data services to the public for business development. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#haas09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#haas09 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 03:31:51 CST news education Traveling the world is a dream for some, a goal for others and an attainable educational opportunity for students at UWF. There are more than 20 countries covering five continents available through UWF partnerships for study abroad experiences. Students who study abroad enjoy the opportunity to immerse themselves in a new culture and have the chance to learn valuable lessons which last a lifetime. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studyabroad2009 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studyabroad2009 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:46:29 CST news education Florida's Great Northwest is investing in certificate and degree programs in information technology (IT) and engineering at seven Northwest Florida post-secondary institutions. Through its post-secondary education scholarship program, Florida's Great Northwest is awarding two grants, totaling $1,150,000, to be used for scholarships. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#nwfconsortium09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#nwfconsortium09 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:34:07 CST news education UWF Intercollegiate Athletics is at a crossroads. In January, President Judy Bense formed the Athletics Visioning Team to review the full range of UWF Athletic programs, in an effort to recommend the future direction of Athletics at UWF. Reviewing a detailed analysis of athletics and working with a national collegiate athletics consultant, the Visioning Team is currently considering three scenarios for the long-term success of UWF Athletics. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#crossroads09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#crossroads09 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:26:26 CST news education The UWF Master of Business Administration Program is a top-notch program accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Only 15 percent of programs around the world have earned this symbol of the highest standard in management education. Because UWF's academic excellence is exceptionally high, MBA graduates have a great opportunity to launch successful careers. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mbaalum09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mbaalum09 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:17:10 CST news education Sharon Kirby, a Bachelor of Fine Arts candidate at the University of West Florida, was awarded the prestigious International Sculpture Center's Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award for 2009. Her work titled, "Original Gray Intendo," was one of 11 chosen out of more than 1,300 submissions. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#sculpture09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#sculpture09 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 05:10:58 CST news education Following in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, 17 UWF students departed July 6 for a 4,745 mile journey across the western United States as part of a new Public History Travel Course – "Corps of Discovery 2: Exploring the West of Lewis and Clark." This new adventure created by UWF Public History Professor Patrick Moore will take students through 15 states and 22 cities. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#lewisclark09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#lewisclark09 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:18:17 CST news education Recently named one of the country's top military-friendly schools by Military Advanced Education magazine, the University of West Florida offers innovative educational opportunities to help meet the military's needs. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#reef09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#reef09 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:33:21 CST news education Science is important, and so are students. That is why the University of West Florida provides Project SEED to help high school students gain extraordinary experience with science gurus. Three students are selected each summer to participate in the Project SEED program. Each person selected works one-on-one with veterans in the field of science. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#projectseed09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#projectseed09 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:20:31 CST news education The famous Roman Coliseum, historic Vatican museums, unforgotten ruins – these are a few of the splendors of the ancient city of Rome. UWF Honors students are in Rome this month touring these sites and learning how the plays of William Shakespeare influenced Italy both socially and politically. They are participating, along with 19 students from the University of Georgia, in an Honors Seminar titled "Shakespeare in Italy." web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#honorsitaly09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#honorsitaly09 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:19:02 CST news education Business students have read about the global economy, however, true understanding requires getting out of the classroom. That is why Scott Keller, associate professor of Marketing and Logistics, took 20 UWF business students to China for three weeks during the month of May. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#chinatrip09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#chinatrip09 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:42:22 CST news education This summer, UWF students are digging and diving into the past by participating in maritime and terrestrial field schools. Offered by the Department of Anthropology, the field schools provide students with unique, hands-on opportunities to test their skills in archaeology through surveying, mapping and test excavations at various locations. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#archfield09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#archfield09 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:15:31 CST news education Dead guys and dusty books - these are the images many school children conjure up when they think about studying history. Public school teachers are challenged with the task of convincing their students that there is more to history than meets the eye and inspiring them to develop a passion for the past and an understanding of how it impacts the future. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#socialstudies09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#socialstudies09 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:58:02 CST news education The University of West Florida will have an additional 250 students living on campus for fall semester 2010. In what is currently being called the "Housing Expansion 2010," the residence hall will be a five-story facility located west of UWF's Martin Hall. Constructed by The Haskell Company, accommodations will include three-and four-student suites. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#groundbreak09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#groundbreak09 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:10:27 CST news education The University of West Florida has announced the appointment of Kyle Marrero as interim vice president for University Advancement effective Aug. 1. Marrero currently serves as the director of the UWF School of Fine and Performing Arts and chair of the UWF Music Department. He also serves as the artistic director of Pensacola Opera. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#marrero09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#marrero09 Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:33:10 CST news education Summer programs provide K-12 students opportunities to increase their knowledge in a variety of fields, develop friendships and build character in enjoyable environments. The University of West Florida's Division of Continuing Education has a wide variety of programs that will be offered to first through 12th graders this summer. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#summerprograms09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#summerprograms09 Fri, 29 May 2009 02:50:42 CST news education After checking her e-mail daily, Tanya Gallagher finally received the message she had anxiously been awaiting. The e-mail confirmed that she was selected by NASA to intern with the Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) Program. A senior majoring in environmental studies at UWF, Gallagher is one of only 30 students nationwide to be selected for the prestigious internship this summer. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#gallagher09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#gallagher09 Fri, 22 May 2009 03:52:17 CST news education Transforming the campus into a mock scene straight out of the hit television show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," UWF will offer a unique, hands-on course this summer. The Forensic Anthropology Field School teaches students how to successfully and efficiently find and handle skeletal remains. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#forensicfield09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#forensicfield09 Fri, 15 May 2009 10:55:41 CST news education The days of static museum exhibits and design are over. Today's museum consumers want to participate in their environment and engage in interactive feedback. And, UWF Public History Professor Patrick Moore's "Advanced Museology" class is preparing students for this new era of museum interpretation. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#museumclass09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#museumclass09 Fri, 08 May 2009 03:05:58 CST news education Pat Crawford, executive director of WUWF Public Media, is willing to do anything to raise awareness for public radio and raise funds to ensure the sustainability of the university's beloved radio and television station. In the sequel to his extreme fundraising adventures, Crawford is in the final stretch of a 2,200 mile bike ride from Pensacola to Ontario, Canada. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#crawfordbike09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#crawfordbike09 Wed, 06 May 2009 11:58:43 CST news education The thought of becoming a teacher occurred at a young age for Amanda Lagergren,’07. When she was an elementary school student, she would silently critique her teachers, thinking about the ways she would do things differently. However, it wasn’t until a few years after graduating from college that she realized she wanted to make teaching a career. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#students09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#students09 Sun, 03 May 2009 10:10:43 CST news education The University of West Florida will hold its spring 2009 commencement ceremonies May 2 at the Pensacola Civic Center located at 201 E. Gregory Street in downtown Pensacola. The undergraduate ceremony, for students earning bachelor’s degrees, will be held at 9 a.m. The graduate ceremony, for students earning master’s, specialist’s and doctoral degrees, will be held at 2:30 p.m. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Commencement09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Commencement09 Fri, 29 Apr 2009 10:40:43 CST news education 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. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ajenkins09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ajenkins09 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:40:43 CST news education University of West Florida business logistics students Andrew Blevins, Annalee Chiswell and Melida Mendez traveled to East Lansing, Mich., in April to compete against the world's top logistics students at the 2009 Supply Chain Challenge. The challenge was hosted by Michigan State University, Dow Chemical, Motorola, Shell Oil, Flextronics, IBM, GM and Chrysler. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#logisticsspring09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#logisticsspring09 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:42:14 CST news education 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's in Mathematical Sciences. UWF is the only university in Florida and one of a few in the U.S. to offer the degree using Elluminate. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#msmath09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#msmath09 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:04:04 CST news education 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. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#informatics09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#informatics09 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:21:52 CST news education "Surprise, surprise, right in your eyes!," exclaimed Logan McEwen to Kimberly Tatum, University of West Florida assistant professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies, when the UWF Mock Trial Team captured the Spirit of the American Mock Trial Association Award at the East Coast Regional Tournament. McEwen was excited and proud to represent his university against some of the top schools in the United States. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mcewen09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mcewen09 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:41:47 CST news education Bringing in crowds of more than 25,000, the University of West Florida's annual Festival on the Green will be held April 3 and 4 at the UWF Main Campus. Events for participants of all age groups coupled with arts and crafts makes the festival a unique opportunity for everyone to explore their interests and kick-off spring UWF style. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fog09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fog09 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:56:29 CST news education The University of West Florida is working to establish long-term opportunities for intercultural exchanges with Spain through "Programs in Spain." The first program is a month-long "Intensive Language and Culture Program" at the University of Malaga and the second is a two-week "Interdisciplinary Travel and Learn Program." The inauguration of these programs coincides with the 450th anniversary of the discovery of Pensacola by the De Luna expedition in 1559. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studyspain09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studyspain09 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:54:32 CST news education Congressman Jeff Miller, Naval Air Station Pensacola and the University of West Florida will host a National Medal of Honor Day Ceremony March 25 from 9 to 10 a.m. in the University Commons Conference Center. The event will feature guest speakers and Medal of Honor recipients George 'Bud' Day and Leonard B. Keller. Remarks will also be made by U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-01) and Capt. William Reavey. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#moh09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#moh09 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:09:01 CST news education In order to meet increasing workforce needs within the region, a $302,727 grant was awarded to the University of West Florida by Florida's Great Northwest to develop and deliver a new executive-style, online program for the Master of Science in Computer Science Software Engineering specialization. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fgnw09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fgnw09 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:53:58 CST news education The University of West Florida College of Business and the Combined Rotary Clubs of Pensacola will sponsor the seventh annual "Combined Rotary of Pensacola Ethics in Business Award." The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals from Northwest Florida who exemplify the concept of "service above self." web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ethicsaward09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ethicsaward09 Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:27:17 CST news education Representatives from the National Weather Service traveled to the University of West Florida Main Campus Monday to present President Judy Bense with a plaque designating UWF as a StormReady university. UWF is the third university in Florida to achieve this designation and the 29th in the nation. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#stormready09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#stormready09 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 01:44:03 CST news education Ambitious and hard working, Jeremy Wyatt, '98, electrical engineering, is definitely a multi-tasker. Whether he's working on software publications, pursuing his MBA or serving as master of ceremonies at a University of West Florida robotics competition, he still finds time to inspire and recruit new talent for his industry. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#wyatt09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#wyatt09 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:13:37 CST news education The Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) works every day to bring the past to life. FPAN offers Archaeology Days, lectures and special events throughout March in celebration of Florida Archaeology Month, allowing Florida residents the opportunity to discover their inner archaeologists. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#archmonth09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#archmonth09 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 09:56:12 CST news education In what may seem like science fiction, two University of West Florida Chemistry alumni are working diligently to find ways to restore and re-grow damaged tissue. Benjamin Harrison,'98, admits that the research he and Sarah Genet,'08, are working on at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine stemmed from a UWF final exam question. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#chemalums09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#chemalums09 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:25:49 CST news education Resurrecting Spanish history through the archeological study of Northwest Florida's beginnings, University of West Florida scholars and students have continued to put pieces of the past together and also recently played a part in welcoming King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain to Pensacola as part of the city's 450th Anniversary Celebration. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#spain09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#spain09 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 11:45:17 CST news education Bringing fantasy, mischief and love to the stage, University of West Florida Theatre students will lightheartedly show audiences a happy ending in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The UWF Department of Theatre will present the production Feb. 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 22 and March 1 at 2:30 p.m. at the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Studio Theatre. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#midsummer09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#midsummer09 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:34:14 CST news education Every day Keith Quinones, communication arts student, is faced with new adventures during his internship with ABC’s hit television show "The View." Each day is unique working in a different area of production, but he wouldn't have it any other way. Some days he shadows producers or works in the editing room, control room or graphics department. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#quinones09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#quinones09 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 11:00:00 CST news education Making each student one of distinction, the University of West Florida Honors Program is determined to give UWF Honors students every opportunity to thrive and learn through core programs, international travel opportunities and enriched faculty and student relationships. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#honors09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#honors09 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:43:37 CST news education Believing that the best way for students to learn about history is to experience it first-hand, Patrick Moore, Public History Program director at the University of West Florida, jumped at the opportunity to lead 11 UWF students to watch the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. Moore and his students watched history unfold as Barack Obama was sworn in as the nation's 44th president. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Inauguration09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#Inauguration09 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 04:06:27 CST news education Enhancing the values of their college degrees, breaking out of their normal academic routines and traveling to places they never thought they'd experience, more than ever University of West Florida students are taking advantage of the UWF Study Abroad Program. This spring, 27 students are studying abroad. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studyabroad09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studyabroad09 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:23:04 CST news education The University of West Florida has established new Academic Merit Scholarships designed for the best academically prepared students from the public high schools in Florida. Students who have a class rank of number one through five after the first semester of their senior year will be awarded scholarships which will cover their tuition. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/admissions/topfive.cfm http://uwf.edu/admissions/topfive.cfm Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:17:13 CST news education University of West Florida accounting alumnus and Destin business leader Steve Riggs, '76, managing partner of Carr-Riggs-Ingram, one of the largest accounting firms in the United States, was recently appointed to the Florida State Board of Accountancy by Gov. Charlie Crist. Riggs will serve a four-year term in the position. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#riggs09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#riggs09 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:44:58 CST news education Providing highly-skilled and driven volunteers to communities throughout the region is just one of the ways the University of West Florida is working to make a positive difference for the people that call Northwest Florida home. Last year, UWF students volunteered 57,367 hours in local communities through Volunteer UWF! web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#volunteeruwf09 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#volunteeruwf09 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:14:09 CST news education Alejandra Lopez, native of Colombia and a recent UWF graduate, is all about checking things off her list of goals. Pursue her education in the United States, check. Find a university that feels like home, check. Not only has Lopez completed her check list, she's adding to it. Now Lopez has checked the completion of an internship in Washington, D.C. off of her list. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#lopez08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#lopez08 Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:22:12 CST news education Equipped with a business plan, a love of all things Cajun, a supportive family and a big push from the University of West Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Jerry Mistretta is living the life he's always wanted. With a little help and guidance along the way, Mistretta has been able to make his dream a reality and has owned Jerry's Cajun Cafe and Catering for 16 years. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cajuncafe08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cajuncafe08 Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:21:46 CST news education A true feast for the senses, with it's beautiful music, costumes and vivid lights and sets, UWF's "A Christmas Carol" will have audiences saying anything but "bah humbug" this holiday season. The UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts and Department of Theatre will present the community-wide production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" Dec. 4 through 14. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#christmascarol08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#christmascarol08 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 09:09:29 CST news education Pensacola native and University of West Florida chemistry student Luther McDonald is getting the opportunity to explore the west coast, after receiving a prestigious internship with the Department of Energy (DOE) in Washington. McDonald is anxious for the adventure ahead and grateful for the thorough preparation he's received from the UWF Chemistry Department. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mcdonald08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mcdonald08 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:43:27 CST news education Providing evocative imagery, displaying intense bonds of sisterhood and bringing rhyme schemes to life, University of West Florida students will perform Christina Rossetti's poem, "Goblin Market" Nov. 13 through 23. Exploring the sensibility and sensuality of women in the Victorian era, the play tells the tale of two sisters who are lured by goblin men and must tackle life-altering decisions. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#goblin08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#goblin08 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:01:42 CST news education Working to troubleshoot an antenna that's going to orbit our planet or personally mentoring an up-and-coming engineer, it's no wonder Theresa Brunasso, '82, was named "Woman of the Year in Technology" by the Georgia-based organization Women in Technology (WIT). The UWF alumna has more than 30 years of experience in electrical engineering. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#brunasso08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#brunasso08 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:25:18 CST news education If you have a question about fish, Will Patterson, University of West Florida associate professor of Biology, is the man to ask. Patterson grew up fishing in Virginia. He now teaches marine biology, dedicating his career to the study of underwater inhabitants and educating students and the community about the ecological processes that drive our region's ecosystems. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#patterson08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#patterson08 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:34:43 CST news education Kim Mustin, B.A. Accounting, '90, went from walking the campus pathways of the University of West Florida to navigating the streets of New York City. Mustin, who had an affinity for tax class and a drive for accounting, used her UWF degree to make her own path. She now works for one of the largest banks on Wall Street, Deutsche Bank and is the head of Key Accounts for the Financial Institutions Group. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mustin08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mustin08 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:07:27 CST news education With a sense of humor and commitment to always being there for his students, Casey Fearon, 2008 Santa Rosa Rookie Teacher of the Year, has been able to find his passion through the TeacherReady program offered by the University of West Florida's Institute for Innovative Community Learning (ICL). web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#icl08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#icl08 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:11:01 CST news education Bringing panic, mass hysteria and vengeance to the stage, University of West Florida students will perform Arthur Miller's "The Crucible," a haunting and dramatic play about the moral terror brought on by the witch trials in Salem, Mass. in the 17th century. The UWF Center for Fine and Performing Arts and Department of Theatre will present "The Crucible" Oct. 16, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#crucible08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#crucible08 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:40:11 CST news education In 2007, the UWF Community Outreach Research and Learning (CORAL) Center opened its doors to graduate students to provide valuable opportunities for community-based research projects. Serving as liaisons with community organizations, students gain hands-on research skills while providing crucial information to local agencies. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#coral08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#coral08 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:06:38 CST news education Did you know that UWF's estimated economic impact on Northwest Florida is $650 million? Or that approximately 25,000 UWF graduates live and work in Northwest Florida? After four decades of working diligently within the community to build a prestigious regional institution that is dedicated to shaping today's students into tomorrow's leaders, UWF is confident and eager to share all that it has accomplished. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cgfnwf08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cgfnwf08 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:05:12 CST news education Drafted 43rd overall by the Los Angeles-based Club Deportivo Chivas USA in the 2008 Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft, UWF alumnus Keith Savage, Physical Education '07, almost immediately stepped off the UWF soccer field and leapt into the national soccer scene, grabbing the opportunity to live out the dream that his coaches, teammates, friends and family always knew was possible. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#savagemls08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#savagemls08 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:15:22 CST news education Connecting UWF alumni with current students, UWF is implementing an interactive way for alumni to reach out and give back to their alma mater. The program, initiated by Alumni Relations and Career Services, allows UWF students to meet with alumni to ask for advice in their career fields of interest. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#alummentor08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#alummentor08 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:06:41 CST news education Amid applause, laughter, cheers and nodding heads, President Judy Bense created an enthusiastic energy on Tuesday, Sept. 9, addressing the University of West Florida campus community during her first presidential address. Kicking off the event, Mark Rosenberg, chancellor of the State University System of Florida, spoke to the audience of UWF faculty, staff and students. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#jbense08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#jbense08 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:02:06 CST news education After simply stating "I want to do an internship overseas," Jonathan Zedonek, UWF Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management major, was pointed in the right direction by his professors, and before he knew it, he was on a plane to Seoul, South Korea. Zedonek was one of 25 students nationwide selected for an internship training program with the Department of the Navy: Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Division. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#zedonek08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#zedonek08 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 03:10:13 CST news education The National Association of Social Work's Center for Workforce Studies predicts a shortage of Licensed Clinical Social Workers to meet the needs of organizations serving children and families in coming years. To assist the need for licensed social workers in the region, the University of West Florida will now offer a master's degree in social work beginning January 2009. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#msw08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#msw08 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 08:00:26 CST news education At the present time, the university administration has announced that the UWF Main and Emerald Coast campuses will be open Tuesday. University officials are monitoring Gustav closely and should the situation change, the campus community will be notified immediately. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#gustav08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#gustav08 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 12:30:00 CST news education Currently, forecasts show Gustav making landfall somewhere between Texas and Mississippi. However, it is important for all Northwest Florida residents to be mindful and watchful with regards to this storm. The university administration will continue to closely monitor the future movements of Gustav and will alert the campus community should protective measures or campus closure be warranted. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#gustav08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#gustav08 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:30:12 CST news education Tears were shed. Boxes were unpacked. A wide assortment of nervous, anxious and excited smiles were displayed. These were just some of many images portrayed by students, parents and families during move-in day at the University of West Florida. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#movein08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#movein08 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:57:22 CST news education UWF is open and will hold classes Monday. The Escambia County Emergency Management Department has informed university officials to expect rainfall in the Pensacola area through Sunday and possibly Monday. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/ http://uwfemergency.org Sun, 24 Aug 2008 07:30:41 CST news education While many of his peers were getting ready to hit the beach, University of West Florida Legal Studies major Alex Krivosheyev was waiting at the metro station, preparing for a day of investigating, reviewing and assisting professionals, getting a real-world glimpse of his future career opportunities. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#krivosheyev08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#krivosheyev08 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:15:22 CST news education "Leave no one unfed" is the mission of the Manna organization, a non-profit food pantry and gardens committed to alleviating hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. Challenged to develop a campaign to promote Manna's mission and garner increased support for the organization, a UWF Public Relations class was recently honored for their work. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#prclass08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#prclass08 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:01:04 CST news education Starting off the day with fresh squeezed juice, fruit, bread and an egg, UWF alumna Christine Tenzycki spends the morning with her host family. Immersing herself in language training, cultural activities and working on technical comprehensions, Tenzycki is preparing herself for one of her biggest challenges yet, serving in Ecuador as a Peace Corps volunteer. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#tenzycki08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#tenzycki08 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:18:42 CST news education University of West Florida faculty member Charlie Song, Health, Leisure and Exercise Science (HLES), is serving as a senior consultant for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Song works to help the Beijing government utilize the Olympics as a development and growth opportunity for the city of Beijing, even after the games end. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#charliesong08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#charliesong08 Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:56:53 CST news education Reaching across Pensacola and the Emerald Coast, the University of West Florida is at the hub of a thriving military community. Using their time to not only train and serve our country, military service members are taking advantage of programs offered through UWF's Online Campus, harnessing their skills to utilize on the job and in their future endeavors. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#militaryonline08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#militaryonline08 Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:45:48 CST news education Designed to introduce incoming students to the academic and social cultures of campus life, UWF's New Student Orientation is helping students step out of their high school comfort zones and onto the pathway towards their college careers. Welcoming students with a pep rally, step routines and dance show-downs between parents, UWF welcomes incoming students and parents in a very big and enthusiastic way. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#orientation08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#orientation08 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:13:27 CST news education For the UWF College of Business, life is good. Students in the program have placed first in national competitions, scored nationally on the ETS Major Field Test in Business and are being recruited by corporate giants like Shell Oil, Exxon, General Motors and Home Depot. On top of that, the college recently had its AACSB International accreditation renewed. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#business08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#business08 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:59:17 CST news education Walking into the classroom of miniature desks and chairs, it might not initially be apparent that lives are being transformed between the four walls. But, as the school bell rings and her students bound through the door, it's obvious that something special happens in Lenora Shilston's classroom. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#shilston08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#shilston08 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 04:12:31 CST news education For a college student, picking a major is no easy task. Whether a student's dream is starting his or her own business, going into the medical field or broadcasting to the world, the 10,380 students enrolled at the University of West Florida have many options. UWF students can choose from undergraduate degrees in 50 different areas, master's degrees in 24 different areas, two specialist degrees and a doctorate in education. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#uwfprograms08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#uwfprograms08 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 02:14:04 CST news education Horseback riding, exploring bat caves, snorkeling the coral reef, visiting indigenous tribes and zip-lining in Panama, 11 University of West Florida students, led by Klaus Meyer-Arendt, chair of Environmental Studies, received the cultural experience of a lifetime mixing these opportunities with their recent Honors seminar. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#honorspanama08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#honorspanama08 Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:19:12 CST news education On land or underwater, the University of West Florida is making sure that its Anthropology and Archaeology students are getting hands-on experience participating in summer maritime and terrestrial field schools. Considered the "heart" of the archaeology program, the field schools are offered each summer term, also with an option for undergraduate students to combine maritime and terrestrial field schools. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#archfieldschools08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#archfieldschools08 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:06:41 CST news education A constant source of energy, tenacity and experience, Judy Bense, recent chair and professor of the Department of Anthropo- logy and Archaeology, as well as the executive director of the Division of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of West Florida, was named interim president for UWF by the Board of Trustees, making her the first female president in UWF's history. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#judybense08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#judybense08 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:32:33 CST news education On June 17, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees approved Dr. Judy Bense, executive director of UWF's Division of Anthropology and Archaeology, as interim president. Bense will temporarily fill the position that will become vacant when current UWF President John Cavanaugh assumes his new role as chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#interimpres08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#interimpres08 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:23:02 CST news education St. Augustine wrote "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." UWF Public History students participating in the unique travel course, "Great American Urban Adventure," need not worry. By the end of their 25-day journey traversing the urban Northeast and Midwest, these travelers will have consumed volumes. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#urbanadventure08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#urbanadventure08 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:51:27 CST news education Seizing the chance to work with Pensacola's District Social Security office, in partnership with U.S. Rep. Jeff Miller's office, University of West Florida students from the Department of Communication Arts received the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real world situation. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ssa08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ssa08 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:43:11 CST news education There are very few forms of exercise that provide cardiovascular benefits, are low-impact and build muscle and strength at the same time. Swimming, however, fulfills all these fitness needs, while also proving to be a much cooler summer alternative to many outdoor forms of exercise. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#aquatic08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#aquatic08 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:27:02 CST news education West Florida Soccer Athlete Mason Hupp was found dead Tuesday morning, just a couple of months before his senior soccer season was to begin. He was one of the returning leaders for the UWF Men's Soccer team, which was ranked as high as third in the nation last season, with an 18-2 record. Hupp was from Fort Walton Beach and attended Choctawhatchee High School. . web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#masonhupp http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#masonhupp Thu, 28 May 2008 01:35:46 CST news education Helping children discover interests, develop character and make life-long friends while learning valuable skills, summer camps have always been a haven for kids to make the best memories. Whether their interests are cartoons, robotics, the arts or geography, the UWF Division of Continuing Education has a little something for everyone this summer. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#explorecamps08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#explorecamps08 Thu, 22 May 2008 04:44:31 CST news education The University of West Florida announced that Dave Scott, current director of Recreation and Sport Services, will serve as interim athletic director. Scott has been with the university since August of 1990, and has recently served on the Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#davescott08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#davescott08 Wed, 21 May 2008 04:26:08 CST news education Wrapping up four years in a place that has shaped and helped her create her passion, Mary Ann Kaiser, a recent UWF graduate, is not only preparing for the culmination of her undergraduate years, she is truly getting ready to face the world. Ready to go on June 23, Kaiser will travel to Owerri, Nigeria. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#nigeria08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#nigeria08 Wed, 21 May 2008 10:18:24 CST news education Ten University of West Florida anthropology students will explore the connection between bones and the history of the individuals they belonged to this summer during UWF's first Forensic Anthropology Field School. The school is being taught by Kate Spradley and Joanne Curtin May 12 through 30. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#anthrofield08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#anthrofield08 Fri, 15 May 2008 04:18:47 CST news education On Monday, May 12, the Board of Governors of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education named University of West Florida President John Cavanaugh as their next Chancellor, effective July 1. The PASSHE Chancellor has direct responsibility for 14 universities and more than 110,000 students. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cavanaughPASSHE http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cavanaughPASSHE Mon, 12 May 2008 08:30:03 CST news education Passionate about preserving and conserving artifacts, UWF alum Susanne Grieve will go to any length to learn more about historic adventurers and explorers. Even if it means suiting up in four layers of heavy gear, facing temperatures that fall minus 96 degrees Fahrenheit and enduring three months of darkness 24 hours a day. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#arctic08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#arctic08 Fri, 09 May 2008 03:40:37 CST news education Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to those who have died or were hurt or displaced in the cyclone in Myanmar (Burma). Situated on the western tip of the Florida Panhandle along the Gulf of Mexico, UWF is all too aware of the devastating effects that severe hurricanes/cyclones can cause. UWF empathizes in the sadness of the people of Myanmar and shares the message that out of great destruction hope, unity and recovery can emerge. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#myanmar08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#myanmar08 Mon, 06 May 2008 11:22:37 CST news education The UWF College of Business has achieved accreditation renewal for its undergraduate business degree programs and its graduate Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Accountancy from AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cobaccreditation08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#cobaccreditation08 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:13:01 CST news education Taking steps to expand the knowledge of community-based mental health professionals, government and uniformed health care providers and others interested in deployment or behavioral health, the University of West Florida will co-sponsor a symposium, "The Hidden Casualties of War." web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#healing08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#healing08 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 02:54:46 CST news education In 1962 it occurred to Earth Day founder Sen. Gaylord Nelson to put the environment in the limelight once and for all. It was not until April 22, 1970, however, that the first Earth Day was observed on thousands of college and university campuses across the United States. The day was intended to inspire appreciation and awareness for our environment. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#earthday08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#earthday08 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:39:37 CST news education What are you voting for this summer? Going to the beach. Taking a vacation. Relaxing by the pool. Spending time with friends and family. How about choosing all of the above, while also electing to take a few courses and make progress toward earning your degree? web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#summeronline08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#summeronline08 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:31:05 CST news education Jazz. Art. Sun. Food. The perfect combination for any event is just a glance at what's to come for the University of West Florida's annual Festival on the Green April 4 and 5 on the UWF Main Campus. Students, local artists and many campus community members will come together to present works through crafts, music and art. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fog08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fog08 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:01:27 CST news education Not everyone can easily walk up to a podium and own the stage. However for the UWF Forensics Team, inspiring audiences to move to action, debating social issues or performing dramatic literature at a national level are some of the things they do best. Winning a national championship, the UWF Forensics Team has a rich tradition of excellence in speech and debate. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#forensics08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#forensics08 Fri, 21 Mar 2008 04:09:32 CST news education West Virginia, California, Florida Everglades, Mississippi, Virginia and now Washington, D.C. As she names off the places she's traveled for school breaks to help others, it's obvious that the enthusiasm for Alternative Spring Break is contagious. President of the UWF ASB organization, Brandi Wahl, '08, was hooked from the very beginning. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#asb08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#asb08 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:45:11 CST news education The University of West Florida announced that the Theodore R. and Vivian M. Johnson Scholarship Foundation pledged $700,000, over five years, as a two-part challenge to support need-based scholarships at UWF. In the first part of its challenge to UWF, the Johnson Scholarship Foundation is challenging the university to raise $1 million. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#johnson08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#johnson08 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 04:50:06 CST news education Plans for the University of West Florida's new Science and Engineering Building continue to thrive and break the mold of the traditional classroom facility. On March 11, UWF will officially break ground on this innovative building for the School of Science and Engineering, which will bring science to the forefront and boost interdisciplinary and collaborative learning. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ssegroundbreaking08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ssegroundbreaking08 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 04:40:33 CST news education Dorothy had to click her heels three times in order to get home. At the University of West Florida, students need only walk through the doors of their residence halls to feel the warmth, safety and acceptance of a place called home. UWF Housing and Residence Life strives to offer students living on campus a home environment that is not only academically nurturing, but also socially engaging. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#housing08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#housing08 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 02:53:11 CST news education Have you ever wondered if that mystery object you found while digging in your garden was secretly a key piece of Northwest Florida's history? Have you ever created a coil pot or had the chance to throw an atlatl spear? The opportunities are endless during Florida Archaeology Month, which begins with a kick-off event sponsored by the University of West Florida's Florida Public Archaeology Network. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fpan08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#fpan08 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:34:48 CST news education Through tragedy, we grieve. For some, it may take months and for others it seems to always be with them. For Bernarda Alba, main character in Frederico Garcia Lorca's "The House of Bernarda Alba," she takes the grief process into her own hands. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#alba08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#alba08 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 05:03:24 CST news education On campus flyers, computer screens or just walking down a campus sidewalk, safety is a constant message that the University of West Florida strives to promote among students, faculty, staff and visitors. Like many colleges and universities throughout the United States, UWF is dedicated to providing a safe and secure environment for all campus community members. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#staysafe08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#staysafe08 Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:31:59 CST news education UWF has announced that Quint and Rishy Studer have gifted $2.25 million to support the Vice Admiral John H. Fetterman State of Florida Maritime Museum and Research Center. The gift to the UWF Foundation will be submitted for a dollar-for-dollar match through the state of Florida's Alec P. Courtelis program for university facilities, translating into $4.5 million. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studergift08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#studergift08 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 07:00:00 CST news education "Do you have any experience working in this field?" It's the inevitable question that many college graduates hear upon sitting down for their first interview post-graduation. For many employers, fresh young talent supported by a background of experience is exactly what they're looking for. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#internpcola08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#internpcola08 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 04:54:28 CST news education The University of West Florida has announced that the Lamar, Switzer and Reilly families have donated $1 million to name the Ocean Aquarium Exhibit at the Vice Admiral John H. Fetterman State of Florida Maritime Museum and Research Center. The aquarium will be named the Charles W. Lamar Sr. Ocean Aquarium. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#aquarium08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#aquarium08 Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:49:37 CST news education As wounded and disabled veterans begin to figure out their lives after the military, many look for ideas or signs to point them in the right direction. At the University of West Florida, the Hometown Heroes Teach program helps many enthusiastic veterans find their way right to the head of the classroom. "They're excited about going into the classroom," said Angelia Byers, project manager of Hometown Heroes Teach. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#heroes08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#heroes08 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 03:40:58 CST news education More than any other Florida institution, the University of West Florida has six alumni who have gone on to become astronauts. Of those six, one is UWF alumnus John Phillips, retired Navy Reserve Captain and NASA astronaut, who is just beginning his training for his next mission into space. The STS-119 mission is targeted for launch in November 2008. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#space08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#space08 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 04:36:41 CST news education Matthew Schwartz, University of West Florida assistant professor of Environmental Studies, has an affinity for the ocean. As he should, since he recently traveled over a mile and a half below its surface. Schwartz participated in a three-week cruise aboard the research vehicle (RS), "Atlantis" which was the mother ship to the "Alvin." web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#schwartz08 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#schwartz08 Wed, 02 Jan 2008 04:29:03 CST news education Standing before a council composed of city officials including Milton mayor, Guy Thompson, University of West Florida students from the "Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Planning and Design" course presented feasibility studies Dec. 11, which included plans for and against the implementation of an Olympic-sized pool for the Milton Community Center. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#milton07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#milton07 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:46:41 CST news education Local companies, like the Green-Simmons Company continue to show support for the UWF Construction Program by hiring students as interns and for positions after they graduate. The Green-Simmons Company recently provided a gift of $30,000 to continue to build and sustain the UWF construction program, as well as to establish an endowed scholarship to support students. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#construct07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#construct07 Fri, 18 Dec 2007 12:02:03 CST news education Hoping to improve health care for African-Americans suffering from diabetes, Kristina Behan and Justice Mbizo, faculty members in the UWF School of Allied Health and Life Sciences, are conducting a study to determine if the presence of the sickle cell trait in diabetic African-American patients can cause incorrect blood test results. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#diabetes07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#diabetes07 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:35:12 CST news education Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail." Embodying courage and innovation, Emerson's words ring true for the 1,331 University of West Florida students who will turn their tassels during UWF's Fall 2007 Commencement Ceremonies Dec. 15. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#graduation07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#graduation07 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:49:54 CST news education Teachers everywhere strive to do more than teach a few facts from a book. Relating to students and helping them to explore a subject more fully is what good teachers are all about. The University of West Florida is full of exceptional professors who do just that, and among them is this year's Florida Professor of the Year - Patrick Moore. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#patrickmoore07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#patrickmoore07 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 04:35:21 CST news education Take a visiting director and lead actor from Los Angeles, add a cast and crew of UWF students and local community members and top it off with a classic holiday story. The result, the UWF's 2007 production of "A Christmas Carol," which will be performed Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 9 and 16 at 2:30 p.m. on the Mainstage Theatre. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#carol07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#carol07 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 04:39:42 CST news education Hurricanes, water and wind damage, natural aging of materials and also the possibility of vandalism are all threats to our historic cemeteries throughout the United States. Archaeologists at the University of West Florida are working to preserve and restore these key pieces of our history. Currently, UWF is working on a project at the Key West (City) Cemetery. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#keywest07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#keywest07 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 04:18:13 CST news education Every year the University of West Florida is creating new concepts and ideas to enhance the way students learn. One of the main initiatives for UWF is the design of an innovative building for the School of Science and Engineering, which will bring science to the forefront and boost interdisciplinary and collaborative learning. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#sse07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#sse07 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:37:18 CST news education The latest production from the University of West Florida Department of Theatre, "Antigone," brings politics and feminism to the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theater. UWF will present the play by Sophocles, Nov. 15 through 18 in the Studio Theatre of the CFPA, Building 82. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#antigone http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#antigone Wed, 14 Nov 2007 04:37:18 CST news education She was in a biological anthropology class when a professor held up a bone and told the details of a woman's life based off the analysis of that bone. It was at that moment when Kate Spradley, assistant professor at the University of West Florida, realized what she wanted to do with her life - learn how to read bones. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#spradley07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#spradley07 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:38:03 CST news education Looking beyond the 'number crunching' and the mathematics focus that a majority of people associate with accounting and finance, at the University of West Florida, students of the Department of Accounting and Finance realize that they are being prepared for positions that will always be in high demand. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#accounting07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#accounting07 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 04:56:24 CST news education Eucalyptus seeds are the focus of a new art exhibit opening in the University of West Florida Center for Fine and Performing Arts Gallery Nov. 2. Yale-educated artist Luisa Basnuevo will not only display her work centering around the seeds, but will also visit the campus to interact with students and community members. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#basnuevo http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#basnuevo Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:39:08 CST news education Playing electric guitar, working out with the Army ROTC, completing two screen plays, with an early history of stand-up comedy and 10 years of teaching under her belt, Gretchen Norling is enjoying life. "Education shouldn't be a passive experience," said Norling, associate professor and director of the Leadership Communication graduate program at the University of West Florida. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#norling07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#norling07 Fri, 26 Oct 2007 04:38:41 CST news education The 2007 season has been harder than most for the UWF Men's and Women's Cross Country Teams. With injuries affecting many of the runners, there has not been one tournament with the whole women's team able to run. Overall, the season has gone well despite these setbacks, and the runners are looking forward to next month's race at the NCAA Division II South Region Championships in Huntsville, Ala. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#runners07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#runners07 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 03:57:38 CST news education The latest production from the University of West Florida Department of Theatre, "Once on This Island," brings Caribbean flair and forbidden love to the Center for Fine and Performing Arts Mainstage Theater. UWF will present the play Oct. 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 21 and 28 at 2:30 p.m. on the Mainstage in Building 82. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#island07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#island07 Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:34:02 CST news education It was the last week of Archaeology field school in the summer of 2006 when two University of West Florida students found a few stones lying on the floor of Pensacola Bay and thought there may be something more. That's all it took for John Bratten and Gregory Cook, both maritime archaeology professors at UWF, to look further and find that they had a lot more on their hands than a few stones. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#emanuel07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#emanuel07 Thu, 11 Oct 2007 03:04:44 CST news education Giving advice through instant messages at 4 p.m. on a Thursday is the kind of activity a student would usually share with a friend. However, at the University of West Florida this is an opportunity many students have using Elluminate, an innovative online program. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#elluminate07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#elluminate07 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:39:27 CST news education The University of West Florida Police Department will offer Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) courses Nov. 13 through 15 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the UWF Main Campus. In addition, UWF will offer the Resisting Aggression Defensively Program for children (radKIDS) Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#rad07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#rad07 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 08:26:23 CST news education The University of West Florida announced the public kickoff of its largest ever comprehensive fundraising campaign, "Creating Great Futures," Sept. 25 at a celebration event held at the Pensacola Naval Aviation Museum. UWF President Cavanaugh announced that during the silent phase of the campaign, which started July 1, 2004, $22.1 million was raised in support of the university. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#greatfutures07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#greatfutures07 Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:45:12 CST news education Even if you don't remember 1967, you're invited to celebrate the anniversary of University of West Florida's opening day. A number of special events are planned during the weeklong kick-off celebration. Among those are a special 40th anniversary edition of "RadioLive;" a campus performance by comedian Robert Kelly; dedication of a new Peter King sculpture; and the annual "no pause, no applause" Concert Showcase. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#forty http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#forty Fri, 21 Aug 2007 02:32:56 CST news education Have you ever wanted to canoe down Blackwater River or mountain bike through the woods? Well now is your chance. The UWF Outdoor Adventures Program will offer adventure trips and activities during the fall. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#outdoor07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#outdoor07 Fri, 14 Aug 2007 01:36:24 CST news education For many middle school and high school students, college seems like an unattainable goal. KnowHow2GO, a national campaign designed to change the college going rate of underrep-resented students, has set out to change that. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#knowhow2go http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#knowhow2go Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:35:24 CST news education Back in 1981, Don King was graduating from the University of West Florida and setting out to change the world. His interest in Jacques Cousteau led him to the Marine Science program at Florida Junior College in Jacksonville, and from there he moved to UWF. While at UWF, King managed and led campus nature trail tours and learned more about ecology and teaching. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#panama http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#panama Thu, 30 Aug 2007 03:41:12 CST news education With classes set to begin Aug. 27 at the University of West Florida, new and returning Argos have arrived on campus to move into their home-away-from-home – UWF's residence halls. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#movein07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#movein07 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 03:35:36 CST news education With the start of the fall semester fast approaching, the University of West Florida is preparing to welcome approximately 1,000 new freshmen to campus. Full of potential and eager to embark on their individual college experiences, the new Argonauts will join a family of more than 8,500 returning students and 1,500 faculty and staff. While college represents a time of new found freedom, exploration and discovery, it also represents a time of transition and choices, which can often be intimidating to incoming freshmen. In an effort to help ease this transition, current UWF students, faculty and staff offer up the following top 10 tips for incoming freshmen. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#topten07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#topten07 Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:25:26 CST news education Have you ever thought about what you would change in your own culture if you could? Have you wondered if there might be better ways of doing things? That is just what an "Exploring Artistic Vision" class at the University of West Florida has been doing this summer. A mix of upper-level art majors and predominantly freshmen non-art majors have been collaborating to create a new, albeit imaginary, culture called OSPI. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ospi http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#ospi Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:59:42 CST news education Whether it's an Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV), an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) robot or a Micro Aerial Vehicle (MAV), University of West Florida engineering students are designing and developing robots for competition that can navigate mazes, negotiate obstacles, identify colors, move small objects and execute a multitude of other pre-programmed routines. Each year, various robotics competitions are held around the country to test the ingenuity of today's engineering students. Led by Rachid Manseur, faculty advisor, and David Algeo, robotics coordinator, students in UWF's Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program gain skills designing and building robots and have numerous opportunities to compete side-by-side with students from other top-ranked colleges from around the United States. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#robotics07 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#robotics07 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 03:40:56 CST news education "It's really all about the people you know," said Cayce Lepa, a University of West Florida senior majoring in public relations. Interning this summer with Comedy Central/Spike TV in Los Angeles, Calif., Lepa is well aware of the important role networking plays in finding a job. She landed her internship through her personal contacts and with the help of Eileen Perrigo, instructor and internship director for the Communication Arts program at UWF. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#lepa http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#lepa Fri, 20 Jul 2007 04:18:34 CST news education Who wouldn't want to get fit in a state-of-the-art, multifaceted sports facility with the most modern fitness equipment available? This is exactly what is offered to the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University of West Florida. The Health, Leisure and Sports (HLS) Facility is a 108,000 square-foot facility full of fun and fitness. It contains a 10,000 square-foot fitness center, an indoor running track (1/8 mile), a 38-foot climbing wall, four basketball courts which double as courts for volleyball and badminton, four racquetball courts, a specially designed pedagogy gym, teaching gym and more. Plasma screen televisions line the wall of the two-level fitness center, and the latest music plays for individuals exercising in the air conditioned cutting-edge facility. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#getfit http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#getfit Fri, 13 Jul 2007 01:59:22 CST news education "Terrestrial archaeology is hard to teach without getting your hands dirty," said Larry James, UWF graduate student. That's exactly why the University of West Florida Archaeology Program requires all students to gain hands-on experience working outside of the classroom at actual archaeological dig sites. This summer, UWF undergraduate and graduate students are excavating a 2,000-year-old Indian Village in downtown Pensacola, as well as conducting research at dig sites on Tyndall Air Force Base and in Sapelo Island, Ga. Led by Archaeology Institute Assistant Professor Victor Thompson and Chairperson Judy Bense, in association with the West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc., the field school gives students unmatched experience in training for their future careers as archaeologists. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#handsdirty http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#handsdirty Fri, 29 Jun 2007 03:31:08 CST news education The University of West Florida Archaeology Program will offer graduate and undergraduate students the unique opportunity to participate in a Maritime Archaeology Field School this summer. Led by Archaeology Institute Assistant Professor John Bratten and Research Associate Greg Cook, the field school will allow students hands-on experience working outside of the classroom, investigating shipwrecks and performing conservation and laboratory analysis of recovered artifacts. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#shipwrecks http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#shipwrecks Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:25:08 CST news education With the goal of finding out what makes America great, and in an effort to raise money for WUWF 88.1 FM, Pat Crawford, executive director of WUWF Public Media, is hiking up the East Coast along Highway 17 in honor of his 25 years working in public radio. Crawford's 1,000-mile hike began in Jacksonville May 26 and will end in late-July at the headquarters of National Public Radio (NPR) in Washington D.C. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#patcrawford http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#patcrawford Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:25:08 CST news education Through a unique partnership between the University of West Florida and Thomas Jefferson International University, 12 students in Mexico City recently graduated with master's degrees in education from UWF. The students were part of a first-time program designed to train K-12 school teachers in Mexico City advanced practices in curriculum and instruction with a specialization on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). UWF faculty members traveled to Mexico over the course of two years to deliver the program to the teachers at Thomas Jefferson International University. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mexico http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mexico Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:19:08 CST news education University of West Florida alumna Amy Willis can attest to how important it is for college students to participate in internships. The 2006 graduate of UWF's Public Relations program knows first-hand that the experience and contacts that are gained during an internship can translate into a successful career after graduation. Willis, who interned with Cox Media in Pensacola during her senior year at UWF, recently launched her career with Oxygen Network. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#oxygen http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#oxygen Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:23:08 CST news education Since becoming a direct support organization of the University of West Florida in 2001, West Florida Historic Preservation Inc. (WFHPI) has worked to transform its 22 historic properties in downtown Pensacola into a living laboratory for UWF students studying history, historic preservation, archaeology and tourism. UWF’s downtown campus offers students a chance to gain hands-on experience by taking classes, working on projects and interning in the historical district. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#historic http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#historic Tue, 29 May 2007 08:01:08 CST news education The University of West Florida Aquatic Center, located at Building 73 on the UWF Main Campus, is off to a busy start this summer, with program offerings for everyone – from children to adults and experienced swimmers and beginners to those seeking an intense workout or just a place to escape the summer heat. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#aquatic http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#aquatic Fri, 18 May 2007 08:01:08 CST news education According to a “USA Today”/Gallup Poll conducted in March, more Americans than ever — 60 percent, up from 48 percent a decade ago — believe that global warming has begun to affect the climate. A slightly larger percentage of those polled think global warming will cause major or extreme changes in climate and weather during the next 50 years. Hoping to raise awareness and inform the public about ways to curb the affects of global warming, the University of West Florida Student Environmental Action Society (SEAS) recently kicked-off a new campaign. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#seas http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#seas Fri, 11 May 2007 08:01:08 CST news education Plans are underway for the University of West Florida to create a high-tech Mock Trial Courtroom from an existing classroom on campus, which will serve various campus and community groups. UWF has already received approximately $180,000 in private gifts in support of the project. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mocktrial http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#mocktrial Fri, 04 May 2007 08:01:08 CST news education Brent Barnhill will graduate this May with a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies with a specialization in Pre-Law. While at the University of West Florida, the Crestview native spent his time participating in the UWF Mock Trial Team and now plans to attend law school. During his academic career, Barnhill served in Operation Enduring Freedom. Here, he shares his Argo experience. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/##student http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/##student Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:01:08 CST news education Looking for a fun and educational way for your children to pass those long summer days? The University of West Florida will offer several summer camps, with all interests and ages in mind. The UWF Division of Continuing Education will hold a number of day camps for children ages five to 17 beginning June 4 and ending Aug.17. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#camps http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#camps Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:01:08 CST news education Middle and high school students in the Florida Gulf Coast area now have the opportunity to participate in a science and engineering-based robotics competition close to home. UWF announced its designation as the Emerald Coast Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology (BEST) hub. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/ http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/#best Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:01:08 CST news education The latest production from the University of West Florida Department of Theatre, "As You Like It," brings Shakespeare back to the Mainstage Theatre with live music featuring songs by Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell and Janis Joplin. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) https://nautical.uwf.edu/comm/enews/DispEnews.cfm?EnewsID=17201 https://nautical.uwf.edu/comm/enews/DispEnews.cfm?EnewsID=17201 Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:01:08 CST news education The University of West Florida's annual Festival on the Green is back March 30 and 31, welcoming the Northwest Florida and South Alabama communities to the UWF Main Campus. Last year, the festival attracted approximately 20,495 visitors. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/topstoryarch.cfm?emailID=17165 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/topstoryarch.cfm?emailID=17165 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:01:08 CST news education In an effort to support the John H. Fetterman State of Florida Maritime Museum and Research Center, the "Pensacola News Journal" is sponsoring a Community Challenge Campaign. The goal is to raise $1 million. web@uwf.edu (UWF Marketing and Communications) http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/topstoryarch.cfm?emailID=17106 http://uwf.edu/uwfMain/press/topstoryarch.cfm?emailID=17106 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 08:01:08 CST news education