2012

UT to Transplant Grand Oak Tree Beginning May 7

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:38:04 GMT

The University of Tampa has cleared much of what once stood on the site of the future Naimoli Family Athletic and Intramural Complex. Beginning May 7, however, the University plans to save and transplant a 65-foot oak tree, considered a “grand tree” by the city of Tampa.

UT Celebrates 132nd Commencement Sunday, May 6

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:14:34 GMT

On Sunday, May 6, The University of Tampa will honor more than 1,200 graduates at its 132nd commencement. The ceremony will take place in the Tampa Bay Times Forum at 10 a.m. There will be 1,217 degree candidates, including August graduates; 1,044 are bachelor’s degree candidates and 173 are master’s degree candidates. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

GRAMMY Signature School Concert Choir to Perform May 4

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:43:26 GMT

To close out the First Friday Concert series for 2011-2012, The University of Tampa will welcome the 70-voice Concert Choir from Douglas Anderson High School for the Arts in Jacksonville, FL. The concert will be held in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values on Friday, May 4, at noon and is free and open to the public.

One Last Statement for Art Students Before Graduation

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:43:14 GMT

When Candace Pryor ’12 realized that her other classes seemed to get in the way of her being in the studio making pottery, she changed her major to ceramics. Now she joins about three dozen others in the last statement of their academic careers, the BFA Exit Show, to be held April 25 to May 4 at the Scarfone/Hartley Gallery.

UT Senior Awarded Fulbright Fellowship to Continue His Studies in Spain, New York

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:29:38 GMT

Carlos J. Salinas Zárate, a senior at The University of Tampa, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to continue his studies in Spain and New York City after graduation.

PepsiCo Dream Machine Recycling Program Comes to UT

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:40:45 GMT

The University of Tampa announced recently that the PepsiCo Dream Machine recycling program has been rolled out on campus, providing the UT community with a convenient and rewarding way to recycle their bottles and cans while on-the-go.

Spring Dance Happening to Feature Charleston, Drum Line

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:33:25 GMT

A Charleston in tap shoes. An “edgy” drum line. A visit to Cinderella’s ball. These are just a few of the performances scheduled for the Spring Dance Happening on April 25-28 at The University of Tampa. The show begins in the Reeves Theater, Vaughn Center at 8 p.m. and winds its way through campus to the East Verandah of Plant Hall.

Final Performance in the Concert Artist Series Set for April 22

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:30:14 GMT

To close out the 2011-2012 Concert Artist Series, The University of Tampa will present “The Music of Olivier Messiaen” on Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m. in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values.

Sykes College of Business to Showcase Faculty Research April 20

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:16:29 GMT

From the impact of the Great Recession on the Tampa Bay economy to the digital literacy needs of students, faculty from all disciplines in the Sykes College of Business will present their research at the college’s Research Day on April 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will be held in the Sykes College of Business building, Room 134.

Students Go “Old School” with Special Minaret Edition

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:53:03 GMT

This past week, several editors of UT’s student newspaper, The Minaret, unplugged from their computers, shut off their digital cameras and produced a special section of the paper without the use of modern technology.

Professor’s Class Teaches Students How to Rally for Peace

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:39:32 GMT

What started as an experiment in Assistant Professor Denis Rey’s Intro to Peace Studies class has become a bit of a tradition. Throughout the course of the semester, students focus on themes like terrorism, human rights, nuclear proliferation and international law. The class culminates in conducting a peace rally, now permanent to the syllabus, to bring awareness to a topic of the students’ choosing.

UT Chamber Singers to Present Spring Concert on April 23

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:54:49 GMT

The University of Tampa Chamber Singers will present its spring concert in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values on Monday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, but seating is limited.

Business Network Symposium Series Wraps up April 10

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:17:09 GMT

The final Business Network Symposium of the 2011-2012 academic year will be held Tuesday, April 10, at The University of Tampa. Speakers include Joy Gendusa, founder and CEO of PostcardMania; Gordon Tunstall, founder and president of Tunstall Consulting Inc; and John H. Armstrong, M.D., chief medical officer at the University of South Florida Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation.

Pew Researcher to Discuss 2012 Election and Era of Discontent on April 5

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:11:11 GMT

Scott Keeter, director of survey research at the Pew Research Center, will stop by The University of Tampa on Thursday, April 5, to discuss a topic on everyone’s mind these days — the 2012 election. Part of the University’s Honors Symposia series, the lecture is scheduled for 4 p.m. in the Vaughn Center, 2nd Floor, Reeves Theater and is free and open to the public.

Between the Harvest Documentary Viewing Hosted on April 4

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:37:44 GMT

The world’s only legal sea turtle egg harvest will be the topic of conversation at a film screening and panel discussion at The University of Tampa on Wednesday, April 4. The film, a short documentary titled Between the Harvest, will be shown in the Vaughn Center, 9th Floor, Crescent Club at 6:30 p.m.

UT is Named a “Best College” by The Princeton Review

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:25:23 GMT

The University of Tampa has been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The college is one of six schools that The Princeton Review will add to the roster of colleges it profiles in the next edition of its popular annual “best colleges” guidebook.

UT Announces Construction of Athletic Facility on Kennedy Boulevard

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:09:28 GMT

To accommodate future needs for University of Tampa students in co-curricular and athletic activities, the UT administration today announced it plans to build a student intramural and athletic field and stadium on the north side of Kennedy Boulevard, on the west side of campus.

German Poets and Musicians Come to UT March 26

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:13:13 GMT

A little bit of Germany will come to The University of Tampa on Monday, March 26, during “German Poets and Musicians on the Road.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Plant Hall’s Fletcher Lounge and will feature pianist Evelyn Ulex and actor Hartmut Becker. The performance is free and open to the public, though seating is limited.

Students Shine at Florida Undergraduate Research Conference

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:09:01 GMT

Ten students represented The University of Tampa at the second annual Florida Undergraduate Research Conference (FURC) at Stetson University March 16-17.

Grammy-Nominated Pianist to Perform at UT March 24

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:33:22 GMT

When performing, pianist Petronel Malan has been described as "formidable...dizzying...magical." Malan, a multiple Grammy nominee and gold medalist of several international piano competitions, will perform at The University of Tampa on Saturday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m.

Annual Student Art Exhibition Opens March 23

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:50:30 GMT

The annual Juried Student Art Exhibition gives students from any major at The University of Tampa an opportunity to display their artwork to the public. The exhibition will open Friday, March 23, with a reception from 7-9 p.m. at the Scarfone/Harley Gallery on the UT campus. The show runs through April 19.

UT to Host the 2012 Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference March 23-24

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:41:08 GMT

A student pitch competition, networking and national speakers will highlight the 2012 Southeast Entrepreneurship Conference (SEEC 2012), held at The University of Tampa on March 23-24. The conference is hosted by UT’s Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization chapter.

Piano and Organ Concert to Help Feed Those in Need March 25

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:44:37 GMT

Music to End Hunger, a piano and organ concert benefitting Faith Café, will be held at the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values at The University of Tampa on Sunday, March 25, at 5 p.m.

Chick-fil-A President to Speak at UT March 21

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:33:32 GMT

Even though he is president of one of the nation’s largest family-owned businesses, Dan T. Cathy has defined his role in much humbler terms — “I work in customer service,” he says. The University of Tampa will welcome Cathy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A Inc., on Wednesday, March 21, to speak on the topic of “Building Effective Leaders.”

UT Again Named to President’s Honor Roll for Community Service

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:09:26 GMT

For the fifth year in a row The University of Tampa has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for distinguished community service.

UT Invites Area Students to “GETSMART” April 14

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:50:32 GMT

In an effort to get more girls excited about careers in math, science and technology, The University of Tampa’s Department of Information and Technology Management and the Tampa Bay Technology Leadership Association (TBTLA) will co-host GETSMART (Getting Everyone to Study Math and Related Technologies) on Saturday, April 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

UT Celebrates Construction of New Residence Hall with March 22 Groundbreaking

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:30:01 GMT

With an onsite groundbreaking on March 22 at 3 p.m., The University of Tampa will celebrate both the construction of its seventh completely new residence hall in the past 14 years, and the continued transformation of UT’s campus.

UT Student Government President’s Startup Company Named by Inc. Magazine

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:15:17 GMT

BetterBoo, a startup Internet site created by UT Student Government President Nick Chmura, has been named one of the Coolest College Startups by Inc. Magazine for 2012.

Katharine Cole Appointed Associate Provost at UT

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:51:28 GMT

Katharine Cole, currently the associate dean of undergraduate studies at the University of South Florida, has been named by The University of Tampa as the associate provost and dean of academic services.

Canada's Consul General in Miami to Speak at UT

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:03:21 GMT

Ambassador Louise Léger will speak on the partnership that exists between the U.S., Canada and Florida and the benefits that arise from it.

Tampa’s Leading Sustainable Businesses Honored Feb. 24

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:31:08 GMT

Earth Charter US (ECUS) Sustainable Business Coalition, in partnership with The University of Tampa’s Center for Ethics, will recognize 12 local businesses during the fourth annual Sustainable Business Awards luncheon Feb. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Executives to Share Their Business Savvy at Fellows Forum Feb. 21

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:54:55 GMT

Business leaders from the agriculture, natural gas and construction industries are slated to speak at The University of Tampa Fellows Forum Feb. 21 at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.

UT Mourns Loss of Freddie Solomon '75

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:31:39 GMT

The University of Tampa is saddened by the death of longtime supporter and former football standout Freddie Solomon. The former NFL standout and UT Hall of Famer passed away on Monday.

UT’s Rebecca White Named President of National Entrepreneurship Organization

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:19:19 GMT

Rebecca White, professor of management and the James W. Walter Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship at The University of Tampa, was recently elected president of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE).

UT Leaps into Spring with Dance Concert Feb. 16-18

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:57:22 GMT

The Spring Dance Concert will feature choreography by UT faculty and guest artists, with performances by UT students. Dance styles include ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop and tap.

White House to Hold Hispanic Community Action Summit at UT

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:51:14 GMT

The White House will host a Hispanic Community Action Summit at The University of Tampa Vaughn Center in Tampa, Florida on Friday, February 3rd. The summit is the latest in a series of regional meetings across the country that provides an opportunity for senior Administration officials to interact with members of the Hispanic community on a wide range of issues.

UT Receives Grant to Help Determine Efficacy of Athletic Supplement

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:06:23 GMT

Researchers in The University of Tampa’s Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance have received a $50,000 grant to study the effects of the HMB athletic supplement on human strength, power and muscle mass.

Environmental Documentary to Show at UT on Feb. 13

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:34:36 GMT

"Veins in the Gulf," a documentary on Louisiana's disappearing wetlands in the wake of multiple environmental disasters, will be shown at Reeves Theater in the Vaughn Center at The University of Tampa on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. The screening and reception are free and open to the public.

C-SPAN’S Campaign 2012 Bus to Visit UT on Tuesday, Jan. 31

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:01:38 GMT

University of Tampa students will join the thousands who have toured the C-SPAN Campaign 2012 Bus when it stops at the University on Tuesday, Jan. 31, on its “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s signature political program.

D.C.-Based Vocal Ensemble to Perform in UT’s Sykes Chapel on Feb. 12

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:49:31 GMT

The Countertop Ensemble, a distinguished small vocal ensemble based in Washington, D.C., will perform in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values at The University of Tampa on Feb. 12 at 2 p.m.

Executives from Professional Sports, IT and Employee Training Industries to Speak at Business Network Symposium

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:59:02 GMT

The CEOs of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, Tribridge and Paradigm Learning are set to share their experiences at the next Business Network Symposium on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at The University of Tampa.

Robert Rahway Zakanitch Returns for Third Stint as STUDIO-f Visiting Artist

JAMIE PILARCZYK — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:53:49 GMT

Robert Rahway Zakanitch, one of the founders of the Pattern and Decoration movement in the mid-1970s, will return to The University of Tampa for a third time as the STUDIO-f visiting artist Feb. 13-24. The public will have the opportunity to meet Zakanitch and view the monoprints he creates during his time on campus at a reception Feb. 24 at 6 p.m.

UT Event to Help Students Navigate Financial Aid Process

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:43:55 GMT

On Feb. 12, the University of Tampa will host “College Goal Sunday” to allow students to gain information on scholarships and federal aid for post-high school education, and receive assistance by financial aid experts in completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Organist to Debut on Sykes Chapel Pipe Organ on Jan. 27

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:04:14 GMT

Ryan Hebert, assistant professor of music, director of choral activities and university organist at The University of Tampa, will present his debut faculty organ recital on the Dobson Pipe Organ, Op. 89 at the University’s Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values on Friday, Jan. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

Tampa Set to Welcome Saint Leo for Historic Meeting

CHRISTINE GOODWIN — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:41:46 GMT

The University of Tampa men's and women's basketball teams are set to host Sunshine State Conference opponent Saint Leo University in a contest that will mark the first-ever matchup between husband-and-wife head coaches.