/arts-sciences/chronicles/Recent posts from CAS Chroniclesen-usSun, 26 Jul 2026 02:03:36 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-geosciences-phd-student-travels-to-france-to-study-rock-samples-for-chateaubriand-fellowship.aspxGeosciences PhD student John Henson conducted research in France following the unexpected discovery of igneous rock samples from the 1970s.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 School of Geosciences PhD student travels to France to study rock samples for Chateaubriand FellowshipGeosciences PhD student John Henson conducted research in France following the unexpected discovery of igneous rock samples from the 1970s.PhD student and research assistant, John Henson. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-geosciences-phd-student-travels-to-france-to-study-rock-samples-for-chateaubriand-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments,Research/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxUSF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.External ArticleTue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Students at the helm, USF an American Athletic Conference leader in streaming productions for ESPN+USF is on its way to becoming No. 1 for streaming athletics events on ESPN+, the digital division of ESPN, for the American Athletic Conference. Student interns work tirelessly behind the scenes, helping bring more than 180 sporting events to streaming devices ­– enhancing USF’s exposure across the world.camera person wearing Bulls gear films basketball game/news/2023/students-at-the-helm-usf-an-american-athletic-conference-leader-in-streaming-productions-for-espn.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/two-time-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-colson-whitehead-to-visit-usf-as-part-of-frontier-forum-lecture-series.aspxThe College of Arts and Sciences is set to welcome two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead on Feb. 7 at the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 20 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to visit USF as part of Frontier Forum lecture seriesThe College of Arts and Sciences is set to welcome two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead on Feb. 7 at the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.Colson Whitehead wearing a black leather jacket with arms crossed on a stand./arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/two-time-pulitzer-prize-winning-author-colson-whitehead-to-visit-usf-as-part-of-frontier-forum-lecture-series.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/frontier-forum-series-features-phi-beta-kappa-visiting-scholar-dr-cathleen-kaveny-for-a-discussion-on-call-out-culture.aspxThe USF College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a Frontier Forum lecture series discussion on 'call-out culture.’Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Frontier Forum series features Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a discussion on ‘call-out culture’The USF College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a Frontier Forum lecture series discussion on 'call-out culture.’Dr. Cathleen Kaveny opens the Frontier Forum lecture series with a brief overview of call-out culture. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/frontier-forum-series-features-phi-beta-kappa-visiting-scholar-dr-cathleen-kaveny-for-a-discussion-on-call-out-culture.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Featured/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/messer-family-award-gives-the-gift-of-beekeeping.aspxKenneth Gay is named the Messer Family Award recipient, providing him one year of beekeeping classes at the USF Botanical Gardens.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Messer Family Award gives the gift of beekeepingKenneth Gay is named the Messer Family Award recipient, providing him one year of beekeeping classes at the USF Botanical Gardens.Bee box at the USF Botanical Gardens. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/messer-family-award-gives-the-gift-of-beekeeping.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/monique-d-hayes-pioneers-a-legal-legacy-as-a-university-of-south-florida-alumna.aspxMonique D. Hayes is a distinguished business attorney who has made an impact in the legal profession. Among her numerous achievements, her most notable is as an alumna of the 91����.Elisa Hussain, the College of Arts and SciencesFri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Monique D. Hayes pioneers a legal legacy as a 91���� alumnaMonique D. Hayes is a distinguished business attorney who has made an impact in the legal profession. Among her numerous achievements, her most notable is as an alumna of the 91����.Monique D. Hayes at the Women, Wills, and Wine event. (Photo courtesy of Addy Rundqwist)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/monique-d-hayes-pioneers-a-legal-legacy-as-a-university-of-south-florida-alumna.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-information-faculty-and-graduate-develop-statewide-cyber-intelligence-assessment-for-fls-critical-infrastructure.aspxSchool of Information faculty and alumnus were tapped by Cyber 91���� to provide threat/intelligence risk assessment for 91����’s critical infrastructure.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 School of Information faculty and graduate develop statewide cyber intelligence assessment for 91����'s critical infrastructureSchool of Information faculty and alumnus were tapped by Cyber 91���� to provide threat/intelligence risk assessment for 91����’s critical infrastructure.person sitting in front of computer monitors in computer room/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-information-faculty-and-graduate-develop-statewide-cyber-intelligence-assessment-for-fls-critical-infrastructure.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/urban-food-sovereignty-summit-focuses-on-strides-to-improve-food-systems-in-urban-communities.aspxThe Urban Food Sovereignty Summit showcased new strides being made to advance food sovereignty in urban communities and brought together community members and partners to share their solutions for advancing more sustainable and equitable food systems.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Urban Food Sovereignty Summit focuses on strides to improve food systems in urban communitiesThe Urban Food Sovereignty Summit showcased new strides being made to advance food sovereignty in urban communities and brought together community members and partners to share their solutions for advancing more sustainable and equitable food systems.Attendees of this year’s Urban Food Sovereignty Summit toured the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Tampa, Fla. to experience a local food system in action. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/urban-food-sovereignty-summit-focuses-on-strides-to-improve-food-systems-in-urban-communities.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/zimmerman-school-at-usf-honors-two-tampa-bay-times-journalists-for-excellence-in-environmental-journalism.aspxThe Zimmerman School at USF honors Tampa Bay Times journalists Zachary Sampson and Langston Taylor as recipients of the Waldo Proffitt Award for their excellence in environmental journalism in 91����.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 The Zimmerman School at USF honors two Tampa Bay Times journalists for excellence in environmental journalismThe Zimmerman School at USF honors Tampa Bay Times journalists Zachary Sampson and Langston Taylor as recipients of the Waldo Proffitt Award for their excellence in environmental journalism in 91����.(From left) Wendy Whitt, associate director and senior associate instructor in The Zimmerman School of Advertising & Mass Communications, presents Tampa Bay Times journalists Zachary Sampson and Langston Taylor with the Waldo Proffitt Award for Excellence in Environmental Journalism in 91����. (Photo by Alessandra Casanova)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/zimmerman-school-at-usf-honors-two-tampa-bay-times-journalists-for-excellence-in-environmental-journalism.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/new-center-for-sustainable-democracy-to-create-research-opportunities-for-students.aspxCenter for Sustainable Democracy is established within the College of Arts and Sciences under the leadership of Professor Joshua Scacco.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 New Center for Sustainable Democracy to create research opportunities for studentsCenter for Sustainable Democracy is established within the College of Arts and Sciences under the leadership of Professor Joshua Scacco.(From Left) USF students Asia Anderson, Eduardo Fox-Velazquez, associate professor Joshua Scacco, USF students Camila Cernawsky Nakandakari, and Aldo Puccinion, on a research field trip to the Iowa caucuses in 2020. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Scacco)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/new-center-for-sustainable-democracy-to-create-research-opportunities-for-students.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/zimmerman-school-professor-study-on-how-rural-journalists-and-public-relations-practitioners-navigate-boundaries-of-careers.aspxDr. Mildred “Mimi” Perreault and her colleagues conducted a study exploring how rural journalists balance their responsibilities with the increasing influence of public relations practices when reporting information to their communities.Elisa Hussain, The College of Arts & SciencesWed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Zimmerman School professor shares study on how rural journalists and public relations practitioners navigate the boundaries of their careersDr. Mildred “Mimi” Perreault and her colleagues conducted a study exploring how rural journalists balance their responsibilities with the increasing influence of public relations practices when reporting information to their communities.Dr. Mildred “Mimi” Perreault. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/zimmerman-school-professor-study-on-how-rural-journalists-and-public-relations-practitioners-navigate-boundaries-of-careers.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/chemistry-department-hosts-exciting-experiment-at-mosi-to-celebrate-national-chemistry-week.aspxThe USF Chemistry Department held a free experiment with the help of six undergraduate volunteers. The experiment demonstrated a captivating chemical reaction for participants.Elisa Hussain, The College of Arts & SciencesTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Chemistry department hosts exciting experiment at MOSI to celebrate National Chemistry WeekThe USF Chemistry Department held a free experiment with the help of six undergraduate volunteers. The experiment demonstrated a captivating chemical reaction for participants.(From left) Chemistry department faculty member Dr. Kimberly Fields, USF student volunteers Anad Patel, Corissa Quarterman, Elliot Santaella Aguilar, associate professor of instruction Dr. Christie Tang, and USF student volunteers Nour El Hoda Malone, Sofia Osuna, and Justin Ramos at MOSI. (Photo courtesy of Corissa Quarterman)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/chemistry-department-hosts-exciting-experiment-at-mosi-to-celebrate-national-chemistry-week.aspxCommunity Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/idex-team-3d-scans-holocaust-artifacts-to-create-an-interactive-museum-experience.aspxThe Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center (HDEC) in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 IDEx team 3D scans Holocaust artifacts to create an interactive museum experienceThe Institute for Digital Exploration has assisted the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center (HDEC) in Dania Beach, Fla. by 3D scanning hundreds of artifacts and digitizing tens of thousands of documents for a brand new ‘Interactive Learning Center’ smart table experience.IDEx team members digitizing a Star of David badge sewn onto a piece of a concentration camp prisoner’s uniform. (Photo courtesy of Dr. Davide Tanasi)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/idex-team-3d-scans-holocaust-artifacts-to-create-an-interactive-museum-experience.aspxCommunity Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/learning-in-nature-about-american-wilderness-thinkers.aspxTo cap a semester learning about thinkers who revolutionized our understanding of nature, Professor Rebecca Johns took her class on a camping trip. Exploring, journaling and reflecting on course readings, students spent the day and evening at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.External ArticleTue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Learning in nature about American wilderness thinkersTo cap a semester learning about thinkers who revolutionized our understanding of nature, Professor Rebecca Johns took her class on a camping trip. Exploring, journaling and reflecting on course readings, students spent the day and evening at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.students walk on a path in Boyd Hill Nature Preservehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/learning-in-nature-about-american-wilderness-thinkers.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/milestone-celebration-marks-the-school-of-informations-50th-anniversary.aspxThe School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.Elisa Hussain, The College of Arts & SciencesMon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Milestone celebration marks the School of Information's 50th anniversaryThe School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.(From left) LIS program director Natalie Taylor, associate director of the iSchool Jim Andrews, department operations manager David Chapel, and iSchool director Randy Borsum at the 50th anniversary event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/milestone-celebration-marks-the-school-of-informations-50th-anniversary.aspxAccomplishments,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspxThe USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park CemeteryThe USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.The USF Living Heritage Institute’s Black Cemetery Network welcomed the community to pay tribute to those buried in Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/paying-tribute-to-black-history-within-tampas-historical-memorial-park-cemetery.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.External ArticleThu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF among three AAU universities funded by the USDA to understand disease transmissionUSF will focus on analyzing how coronavirus spreads between wildlife and humans. The data will be used to create predictive models that can be used to prepare and protect human health for future variants and diseases.fox sits behind a tree branch in brush/news/2023/usf-among-three-aau-universities-funded-by-the-usda-to-understand-disease-transmission.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-judithanne-scourfield-mclauchlan-receives-leadership-excellence-award-during-western-balkans-political-study-visit.aspxMcLauchlan received the award during a political study visit to the Western Balkans, where she met with various government officials, organization leaders, and scholars to discuss academic collaboration and the future of shared research.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan receives Leadership Excellence Award during Western Balkans political study visitMcLauchlan received the award during a political study visit to the Western Balkans, where she met with various government officials, organization leaders, and scholars to discuss academic collaboration and the future of shared research.Dr. Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan (right) receives the Leadership Excellence Award from UBT Rector Edmond Hajrizi (left). (Photo courtesy of Judithanne Scourfield McLauchlan)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-judithanne-scourfield-mclauchlan-receives-leadership-excellence-award-during-western-balkans-political-study-visit.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-davide-tanasi-earns-italian-american-of-the-year-award.aspxDr. Davide Tanasi has been named the Gulf Coast Italian Culture and Society’s 2023 Italian American of the Year for his achievements in the field of Mediterranean archaeology.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 06 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Davide Tanasi earns Italian American of the Year awardDr. Davide Tanasi has been named the Gulf Coast Italian Culture and Society’s 2023 Italian American of the Year for his achievements in the field of Mediterranean archaeology.Dr. Davide Tanasi delivered an acceptance speech at the award ceremony, held in Sarasota, Fla. (Photo courtesy of GCICS)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-davide-tanasi-earns-italian-american-of-the-year-award.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Researchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2023/professor-jody-mcbriens-global-citizen-experience-sparks-unprecedented-research.aspxUSF Sarasota-Manatee scholar seeks to uncover what drives women living and working far from home.External ArticleWed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Professor Jody McBrien’s ‘global citizen’ experience sparks unprecedented researchUSF Sarasota-Manatee scholar seeks to uncover what drives women living and working far from home.Jody McBrien in front of an illustration of Paris and the Eiffel Towerhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2023/professor-jody-mcbriens-global-citizen-experience-sparks-unprecedented-research.aspxResearchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2023/usf-grant-funds-exploration-to-solutions-to-a-33480-ton-problem.aspxInterdisciplinary research team studies byproducts of the brewing process — and how it might be reused to minimize waste and improve efficiency.External ArticleWed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 USF grant funds exploration of innovative solutions to a 33,480-ton problemInterdisciplinary research team studies byproducts of the brewing process — and how it might be reused to minimize waste and improve efficiency.Researchers in a lab for brewing researchhttps://www.sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/magazine/2023/usf-grant-funds-exploration-to-solutions-to-a-33480-ton-problem.aspxResearchhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/randhawa-family-scholarship-boost-undergraduate-molecular-biosciences-research?j=130121%26amp;sfmc_sub=27182077%26amp;l=961_HTML%26amp;u=2948064%26amp;mid=534000636%26amp;jb=1001%26amp;utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=INSPIRE+-+October+2023%26amp;utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fgiving.usf.edu%2fimpact%2frandhawa-family-scholarship-boost-undergraduate-molecular-biosciences-research%3fj%3d%25%25jobid%25%25%26sfmc_sub%3d%25%25SubscriberID%25%25%26l%3d%25%25List_%25%25%26u%3d2948064%26mid%3d%25%25MemberID%25%25%26jb%3d1001A proud USF alumnus and his wife make a gift designed to help College of Arts and Sciences students eyeing medical school.External ArticleMon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Randhawa Family Scholarship to boost undergraduate molecular biosciences researchA proud USF alumnus and his wife make a gift designed to help College of Arts and Sciences students eyeing medical school.Dr. Ravi Randhawa and Christine Randhawa (center) with their two sons, Liam and Colin.https://giving.usf.edu/impact/randhawa-family-scholarship-boost-undergraduate-molecular-biosciences-research?j=130121%26amp;sfmc_sub=27182077%26amp;l=961_HTML%26amp;u=2948064%26amp;mid=534000636%26amp;jb=1001%26amp;utm_campaign=MarketingCloud%26amp;utm_medium=email%26amp;utm_source=INSPIRE+-+October+2023%26amp;utm_content=https%3a%2f%2fgiving.usf.edu%2fimpact%2frandhawa-family-scholarship-boost-undergraduate-molecular-biosciences-research%3fj%3d%25%25jobid%25%25%26sfmc_sub%3d%25%25SubscriberID%25%25%26l%3d%25%25List_%25%25%26u%3d2948064%26mid%3d%25%25MemberID%25%25%26jb%3d1001Alumni/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cjrp-showcases-student-research-and-honors-community-members-making-an-impact-in-the-justice-system.aspxThe 91����’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice systemThe 91����’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.Student presenters at the CJRP’s research and policy showcase shared their latest research findings on a variety of topics impacting outcomes in the criminal justice system. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cjrp-showcases-student-research-and-honors-community-members-making-an-impact-in-the-justice-system.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/new-study-results-show-high-rate-of-mental-health-problems-and-political-extremism-in-pandemic-era-firearm-buyers.aspxIn a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the 91����, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 New study results show high rate of mental health problems and political extremism in pandemic-era firearm buyersIn a groundbreaking new study, researchers from the University of Michigan, the 91����, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and Michigan State University have shed light on the concerning consequences of pandemic-era firearm purchases.man browses display of firearms in a store (Adobe stock photo)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/new-study-results-show-high-rate-of-mental-health-problems-and-political-extremism-in-pandemic-era-firearm-buyers.aspxResearchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.External ArticleWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Podcast series teams up Tampa Bay Times reporters with aspiring journalistsA vital way to learn journalism is by doing journalism. That’s the spirit that imbues a new podcast series created by USF St. Petersburg’s journalism program and the Tampa Bay Times.Tampa Bay Times Weather and Breaking News Reporter Michaela Mulligan (left) speaks with Journalism Instructor Elliott Wiser (right) and USF St. Petersburg student Jordan Kalajian (center) during a recording of an episode of "91���� in Depth."https://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/podcast-series-teams-up-tampa-bay-times-reporters-with-aspiring-journalists.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumna-investigates-the-erasure-of-indigenous-identity-in-schools-and-society.aspxAn engaging exploration of USF alumna Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo’s new book, “The Latinization of Indigenous Students: Erasing Identity and Restricting Opportunity at School,” shedding light on how institutionalized school systems affect Indigenous communities.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 25 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF alumna investigates the erasure of Indigenous identity in schools and societyAn engaging exploration of USF alumna Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo’s new book, “The Latinization of Indigenous Students: Erasing Identity and Restricting Opportunity at School,” shedding light on how institutionalized school systems affect Indigenous communities.(From left) ISLAC director and associate professor in the Department of Sociology and Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Dr. Beatriz Padilla, applied anthropology PhD student Tailyn Osorio, Rebecca Campbell-Montalvo, president of the Anthropology Graduate Student Organization and PhD student Jordan Wright, and anthropology chair and professor Dr. Antoinette Jackson. (Photo courtesy of Chaady Radwan)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/usf-alumna-investigates-the-erasure-of-indigenous-identity-in-schools-and-society.aspxAlumni,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-alumna-colleen-chappell-receives-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropys-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxWLP recognizes Colleen Chappell's contributions to the USF community and beyond, through its Lifetime Achievement Award.Elisa Hussain, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CAS alumna Colleen Chappell receives Women in Leadership and Philanthropy’s Lifetime Achievement awardWLP recognizes Colleen Chappell's contributions to the USF community and beyond, through its Lifetime Achievement Award.Colleen Chappell accepting the Lifetime Achievement award at the WLP symposium. (Photo courtesy of John Tipton & Mridula Singh)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-alumna-colleen-chappell-receives-women-in-leadership-and-philanthropys-lifetime-achievement-award.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-elizabeth-aranda-joins-fellowship-focused-on-puerto-rico-in-post-disaster-settings.aspxDr. Elizabeth Aranda, professor of sociology and director of the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center, will focus on the future of Puerto Rico in a post-disaster context in her newly awarded fellowship.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Elizabeth Aranda joins fellowship focused on Puerto Rico in post-disaster settingsDr. Elizabeth Aranda, professor of sociology and director of the Im/migrant Well-Being Research Center, will focus on the future of Puerto Rico in a post-disaster context in her newly awarded fellowship.91����: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-elizabeth-aranda-joins-fellowship-focused-on-puerto-rico-in-post-disaster-settings.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/humanities-institutes-hosts-new-york-times-bestselling-author-silvia-moreno-garcia.aspxThe Humanities Institute welcomed New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno Garcia for a discussion about her recent book, “Silver Nitrate.”Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Humanities Institute hosts New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno-GarciaThe Humanities Institute welcomed New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno Garcia for a discussion about her recent book, “Silver Nitrate.”Silvia Moreno-Garcia discussing her new book “Silver Nitrate” with moderator Carmen Alvarez. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/humanities-institutes-hosts-new-york-times-bestselling-author-silvia-moreno-garcia.aspxEvents/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement.aspxThe Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications was recently tapped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Filed Office to create a public service announcement about the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesMon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 The Zimmerman School at USF and FBI Tampa Field Office partner to create public service announcementThe Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications was recently tapped by the Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Filed Office to create a public service announcement about the dangers of posting personal information online and on social media.91����: A Preeminent Research University/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/zimmerman-school-at-usf-and-fbi-tampa-field-office-partner-to-create-public-service-announcement.aspxCommunity Engagement/news/2023/usf-researchers-partner-with-law-enforcement-to-help-florida-families-find-missing-loved-ones.aspx91���� researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the 91���� Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in 91���� Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.External ArticleThu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 USF researchers partner with law enforcement to help 91���� families find missing loved ones91���� researchers, in conjunction with local law enforcement agencies and the 91���� Sheriff’s Association Cold Case Commission hosted the second annual Missing in 91���� Day. The goal of the event is to help solve violent crime cold cases through anthropology, scientific research, education and forensic art.camera crews video news conference with police/news/2023/usf-researchers-partner-with-law-enforcement-to-help-florida-families-find-missing-loved-ones.aspxCommunity Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-faculty-and-students-earn-usf-status-of-latinos-awards.aspxThe College of Arts and Sciences congratulates four awardees at this year’s Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony for their academic research and community service contributions to the Latinx community.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 CAS faculty and students earn USF Status of Latinos awardsThe College of Arts and Sciences congratulates four awardees at this year’s Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony for their academic research and community service contributions to the Latinx community.USF College of Arts and Sciences congratulated four awardees at this year’s Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony. (From left) Elvis Rodriguez, Barbara Herrera, CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael, Dr. Susan Mooney, and Dr. Natalie Scenters-Zapico. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/cas-faculty-and-students-earn-usf-status-of-latinos-awards.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Events,Featured/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-lauren-arrington-earns-national-endowment-for-the-humanities-fellowship.aspxDr. Lauren Arrington, chair of the Department of English, has earned a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Public Scholars Fellowship. The fellowship will allow her to complete her book about how the New Deal’s art projects enabled a network of women artists to engage in advocacy efforts during the time.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Lauren Arrington earns National Endowment for the Humanities FellowshipDr. Lauren Arrington, chair of the Department of English, has earned a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Public Scholars Fellowship. The fellowship will allow her to complete her book about how the New Deal’s art projects enabled a network of women artists to engage in advocacy efforts during the time.Lauren Arrington, PhD (Photo courtesy of Arrington)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-lauren-arrington-earns-national-endowment-for-the-humanities-fellowship.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/author-dr-thomas-pm-barnett-describes-three-globalization-shifts-america-will-face.aspxThe Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies welcomed leading geopolitical strategist Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett for a discussion on America’s international standing and three big geopolitical challenges it faces: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 13 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Author Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett describes three globalization shifts America will faceThe Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies welcomed leading geopolitical strategist Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett for a discussion on America’s international standing and three big geopolitical challenges it faces: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption.Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett is a geopolitical strategist. He discussed his latest book, “America’s New Map: Restoring Our Global Leadership in an Era of Climate Change and Demographic Collapse,” as part of a discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/author-dr-thomas-pm-barnett-describes-three-globalization-shifts-america-will-face.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/impact-of-trust-in-medical-providers-and-how-women-deal-with-their-cancer-risk.aspxDepartment of Communication's Dr. Marleah Dean Kruzel worked with an interdisciplinary team to examine what factors influenced women's decision making in managing their inherited cancer risk, particularly among those with gene mutations known to cause breast cancer.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 The impact of trust in medical providers and how women deal with their cancer riskDepartment of Communication's Dr. Marleah Dean Kruzel worked with an interdisciplinary team to examine what factors influenced women's decision making in managing their inherited cancer risk, particularly among those with gene mutations known to cause breast cancer.medical person in white jacket with pink ribbon holding hands of patient/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/impact-of-trust-in-medical-providers-and-how-women-deal-with-their-cancer-risk.aspxAccomplishments,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/philosophy-professor-uses-humanities-institute-grant-to-examine-enlightenment-period-thinkers-abroad.aspxDr. Joshua Rayman associate professor of Philosophy, uses Humanities Institute grant to travel to a research library in Berlin, Germany and advance his research on opposing German philosophers.Elisa Hussain, College of Arts and SciencesWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Philosophy professor uses Humanities Institute grant to examine Enlightenment period thinkers abroadDr. Joshua Rayman associate professor of Philosophy, uses Humanities Institute grant to travel to a research library in Berlin, Germany and advance his research on opposing German philosophers.Joshua Rayman in front of the Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin. (Photo courtesy of Joshua Rayman)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/philosophy-professor-uses-humanities-institute-grant-to-examine-enlightenment-period-thinkers-abroad.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-public-affairs-alumnus-awarded-recognition-in-tampa-bay-business-journals-40-under-40.aspxMURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.Elisa Hussain, College of Arts and SciencesWed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 School of Public Affairs alumnus is awarded recognition in the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s ‘40 Under 40’MURP alumnus Stephen Benson currently serves as Planning Director for the City of Tampa. This achievement recognizes his outstanding contributions to the community throughout his career.Stephen Benson (left) working with residents (middle and right) of the Tampa Heights neighborhood on a plan for the area. (Photo courtesy of Stephen Benson)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/school-of-public-affairs-alumnus-awarded-recognition-in-tampa-bay-business-journals-40-under-40.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/democracy-and-citizenship-series-how-the-undermining-of-democracy-leads-to-violence.aspxDr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, shared his insights on the intersection of digital sovereignty with democracy and the impact is all has on preventing violence outcomes.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesThu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Democracy and Citizenship Series: How the undermining of democracy leads to violenceDr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, shared his insights on the intersection of digital sovereignty with democracy and the impact is all has on preventing violence outcomes.Dr. Vaidhyanathan explains the concept of digital sovereignty. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/democracy-and-citizenship-series-how-the-undermining-of-democracy-leads-to-violence.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-family-study-center-celebrates-20-years.aspxThe internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.External ArticleThu, 28 Sep 2023 00:00:00 USF’s Family Study Center celebrates 20 yearsThe internationally recognized USF Family Study Center (FSC) is celebrating 20 years of ground-breaking research and novel community partnerships by scheduling a broad array of events for students, families and professionals throughout the year.USF Family Study Center 20 Years banner with small smiling childhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-family-study-center-celebrates-20-years.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/frontier-forum-to-feature-phi-beta-kappa-visiting-scholar-dr-cathleen-kaveny.aspxThe USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is set to welcome law and ethics professor Dr. Cathleen Kaveny on Nov. 15 at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Frontier Forum to feature Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen KavenyThe USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is set to welcome law and ethics professor Dr. Cathleen Kaveny on Nov. 15 at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.Dr. Cathleen Kaveny. (Photo courtesy of Phi Beta Kappa)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/frontier-forum-to-feature-phi-beta-kappa-visiting-scholar-dr-cathleen-kaveny.aspxEvents/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/pilot-study-to-highlight-outcomes-of-young-adults-from-immigrant-parentage.aspxProfessor of sociology and director of the Immigrant Well-Being Research Center, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda is leading a research study that aims to study young adults with immigrant parents living in the Tampa Bay area to assess how they have done in terms of education and socio-relative outcomes when compared to native born Americans.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Pilot study to highlight outcomes of young adults from immigrant parentageProfessor of sociology and director of the Immigrant Well-Being Research Center, Dr. Elizabeth Aranda is leading a research study that aims to study young adults with immigrant parents living in the Tampa Bay area to assess how they have done in terms of education and socio-relative outcomes when compared to native born Americans.four young women seated on a low wall bench look at laptop held by one of the women (photo by Adobe Stock)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/pilot-study-to-highlight-outcomes-of-young-adults-from-immigrant-parentage.aspxCommunity Engagement,Featured,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/urban-food-sovereignty-summit-aims-to-heighten-awareness-of-food-sustainability-in-tampa-bay.aspxThe USF College of Arts and Sciences’ Urban Food Sovereignty Group is set to host the 5th annual Tampa Bay Urban Food Sovereignty Summit on Oct. 12 and Oct. 15. The focus of this year’s event is “Food Sovereignty in the Food System.”Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Urban Food Sovereignty Summit aims to heighten awareness of food sustainability in Tampa BayThe USF College of Arts and Sciences’ Urban Food Sovereignty Group is set to host the 5th annual Tampa Bay Urban Food Sovereignty Summit on Oct. 12 and Oct. 15. The focus of this year’s event is “Food Sovereignty in the Food System.”Attendees visit tabling organizations for tastings, networking, and educational engagement. (Photo by JWS Photography)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/urban-food-sovereignty-summit-aims-to-heighten-awareness-of-food-sustainability-in-tampa-bay.aspxCommunity Engagement,Eventshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.External ArticleWed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 91���� continues landmark dementia prevention research with NIH awardResearchers at USF St. Petersburg have received a grant across the next five years from the National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging to continue ground breaking work that aims to reduce dementia risk through brain training.The Active Mind study aims to reduce dementia risk through brain traininghttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-continues-landmark-dementia-prevention-research.aspxResearch/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/alumna-shares-her-inspiring-career-journey-of-empowering-communities-and-celebrating-heritage.aspxAileen Rodriguez-Rogers, a distinguished alumna of USF and former member of USF’s Latin Community Advisory Council, shares her remarkable career and encourages others to actively engage in community advancement.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Alumna shares her inspiring career journey of empowering communities and celebrating heritageAileen Rodriguez-Rogers, a distinguished alumna of USF and former member of USF’s Latin Community Advisory Council, shares her remarkable career and encourages others to actively engage in community advancement.Rodriguez-Rogers (middle) and her mentee Yoana Cardoso (right), being featured on the Latin broadcast channel Despierta Tampa Bay with news anchor Sarykarmen Rivera (left). (Photo courtesy of Aileen Rodriguez-Rogers)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/alumna-shares-her-inspiring-career-journey-of-empowering-communities-and-celebrating-heritage.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/doctoral-student-glenda-vaillant-cruz-shines-a-light-on-latin-american-student-experience-in-higher-education.aspxDoctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Doctoral student Glenda Vaillant Cruz shines a light on Latin American student experience in higher educationDoctoral student and Fulbright scholar Glenda Vaillant Cruz traveled to Spain to examine the Latin American student experience in higher education and reflects on the importance of her mentorship with Dr. Beatriz Padilla, director of ISLAC and associate professor in the Department of Sociology.Dr. Beatriz Padilla (left) and Glenda Vaillant Cruz (Right). (Photo courtesy of Padilla)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/doctoral-student-glenda-vaillant-cruz-shines-a-light-on-latin-american-student-experience-in-higher-education.aspxAccomplishments,Alumni,Community Engagement,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dsls-etiquette-luncheon-prepares-students-for-future-professional-engagements.aspxThe Dean’s Student Leadership Society held an etiquette luncheon with host and CAS alumna Sashy O’Connor. Students learned a multitude of etiquette techniques to benefit to their professional development.Elisa Hussain, College of Arts and SciencesTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 DSLS Etiquette Luncheon prepares students for future professional engagementsThe Dean’s Student Leadership Society held an etiquette luncheon with host and CAS alumna Sashy O’Connor. Students learned a multitude of etiquette techniques to benefit to their professional development.DSLS Etiquette Luncheon group photo. (Photo by Dakota Galvin)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dsls-etiquette-luncheon-prepares-students-for-future-professional-engagements.aspxAlumni,Community Engagement,Events/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/murp-student-wins-apa-florida-student-planner-of-the-year.aspxBeneetta Mary Jose, a second-year student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in the School of Public Affairs, was recently named the American Planning Association’s (APA) Student Planner of the Year.Michelle Holden, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 MURP student wins APA 91���� Student Planner of the YearBeneetta Mary Jose, a second-year student in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program in the School of Public Affairs, was recently named the American Planning Association’s (APA) Student Planner of the Year.MURP graduate student Beneetta Mary Jose (center) at APA award ceremony. (Photo courtesy of APA 91����)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/murp-student-wins-apa-florida-student-planner-of-the-year.aspxAccomplishments/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/what-lies-beneath-exhibit-showcases-investigation-of-unmarked-burial-grounds-in-hillsborough-county.aspxThe “What Lies Beneath” exhibit located in the Social Sciences (SOC) Waterman Exhibit Gallery at USF shares the results of a multi-year, interdisciplinary investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesTue, 26 Sep 2023 00:00:00 ‘What Lies Beneath’ exhibit showcases investigation of unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough CountyThe “What Lies Beneath” exhibit located in the Social Sciences (SOC) Waterman Exhibit Gallery at USF shares the results of a multi-year, interdisciplinary investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.Dr. Erin Kimmerle speaks to members of the media the exhibit’s opening event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/what-lies-beneath-exhibit-showcases-investigation-of-unmarked-burial-grounds-in-hillsborough-county.aspxCommunity Engagement,Events,Research/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-hordge-freemans-book-2nd-class-daughters-black-brazilian-women-informal-adoption-as-modern-slavery-earns-award.aspxDr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman is co-winner of the Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book award for her second book, “Second-Class Daughters: Black Brazilian Women and Informal Adoption as Modern Slavery.”Anna Mayor, USF College of Arts and SciencesFri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Dr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman’s book “Second-Class Daughters: Black Brazilian Women and Informal Adoption as Modern Slavery” earns award from the American Sociological AssociationDr. Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman is co-winner of the Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Book award for her second book, “Second-Class Daughters: Black Brazilian Women and Informal Adoption as Modern Slavery.”Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, PhD. (Photo by Rebecca Sohl)/arts-sciences/chronicles/2023/dr-hordge-freemans-book-2nd-class-daughters-black-brazilian-women-informal-adoption-as-modern-slavery-earns-award.aspxAccomplishments,Community Engagement,Researchhttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/history-harvest-students-community-artifacts.aspxA unique learning experience allowed History students the chance to examine more than a dozen artifacts ranging from Tuskegee Airmen nurse uniform pins to a "Don't Kiss Me" necklace worn by babies during the Tuberculosis outbreak of the early 1900s.External ArticleFri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Uncovering our community’s artifacts and storiesA unique learning experience allowed History students the chance to examine more than a dozen artifacts ranging from Tuskegee Airmen nurse uniform pins to a "Don't Kiss Me" necklace worn by babies during the Tuberculosis outbreak of the early 1900s."Don't Kiss Me" necklacehttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2023/history-harvest-students-community-artifacts.aspxCommunity Engagement