Education

New College Student Michael Long Heads to Russia as 2012 Kremlin Fellow

On May 10, 2012, in Education, by Press Release
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(SARASOTA, Fla.) May 2012 — New College of Florida student Michael Long was named a 2012 Kremlin Fellow, one of only 15 student leaders selected from colleges and universities nationwide, including Harvard. Long will represent the Florida Student Association (FSA) and New College when he meets with Russian government officials, entrepreneurs and student leaders in [...]

Ruth Gallagher Joins Fortis College, Largo as Dean of Nursing Programs

On May 10, 2012, in Education, Healthcare, Pinellas County, by Press Release
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LARGO, Fla. – (May 2012) – Fortis College, a healthcare career training provider in Largo, Fla., has announced the appointment of Ruth Wilmer Gallagher RN, PhD, CNE, as dean of nursing programs for the campus. In this role, Gallagher will oversee operations of the nursing programs, facilitate development of new programs and innovative curricula, and [...]

Try Out The USF St. Petersburg Waterfront For FREE

On May 9, 2012, in Education, by Press Release
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ST. PETERSBURG, May 2012 – The public is invited to a free Open House at the University of South Florida Waterfront Saturday, May 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  Try paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming, scuba diving in the 100-ft. pool or a dolphin tour.  Activities geared for all ages and instructors will [...]

Jeff Shaara to discuss his new book at USF Sarasota-Manatee

On May 9, 2012, in Books, Education, by Press Release
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SARASOTA (May 2012) – Jeff Shaara, the author of A Blaze of Glory: A Novel of the Battle of Shiloh, will be at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) on Tuesday, May 29th at 6pm to discuss his book.   The event will be hosted in the Selby Auditorium on campus at 8350 N. Tamiami [...]

Outstanding Arts & Sciences students recognized at USF Sarasota-Manatee

On May 9, 2012, in Education, by Press Release
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SARASOTA (May 2012) – The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee hosted a banquet to honor its outstanding students for the Spring 2012 Semester.  Outstanding students are selected by the faculty in their discipline based on academic, research, and service (clubs) performance.  It is the highest honor a student [...]

Pinellas County Housing Authority to Host Free Household Budgeting Seminar

On May 9, 2012, in Education, Government, Employment, Utilities, Pinellas County, by Press Release
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PCHA and the Community Service Foundation will offer a free Household Budgeting Seminar at PCHA’s Central Office located at 11479 Ulmerton Road in Largo. This two-part seminar series will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, May 15th and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012. By participating [...]

HealthVantage Award Winners for Take Stock 10k / 5k / Fun Run

On May 8, 2012, in Education, Healthcare, by Press Release
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BRADENTON, Florida (May 2012) — Manatee County School District employees rally to support the Take Stock in Children of Manatee County college scholarship and mentoring program.   HealthVantage Finish Line Challenge was a competition to see which school can attain the highest participation in the 10K and 5K races combined. Participation was defined as having [...]

Two New College of Florida Students Awarded French Teaching Assistantships

On May 8, 2012, in Education, by Press Release
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May 2012 — Two New College of Florida students will travel to France next year under teaching assistantship grants awarded by the French government. Rose Marz, a French/English literature major from Fort Myers, Fla., has been assigned to a secondary school in Paris, and Alison Parks, an international and area studies/French major from Palm Coast, [...]

Three New College Students Awarded State Department Scholarships for Intensive Language Study Overseas

On May 8, 2012, in Education, by Press Release
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(SARASOTA, Fla.) May 2012 — New College of Florida students Nolan Bensen and Naushin Jiwani have each been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for study in China this summer. New College earlier announced that student Ilene Gillispie will study Punjabi on a CLS to [...]

Spring Hill Garden Club Scholarship To Benefit PHCC Students

On May 7, 2012, in Associations & Organizations, Education, by Press Release
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The Pasco-Hernando Community College Foundation received a $1,000 contribution from the Spring Hill Garden Club to establish an annual scholarship. The scholarship will benefit a PHCC student who is a Hernando County resident, demonstrates financial need and has a GPA of 3.0 or above. The Spring Hill Garden Club’s guiding mission is to inspire understanding, [...]

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