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College of Arts and Sciences seeking bloggers [02.07.2012]
In March, the College of Arts and Sciences will launch its freshman website for the class of 2016 and is seeking some outstanding students to blog for the site. The website is aimed for incoming freshmen who will be pursuing a major within The College of Arts and Sciences.
USF to host colloquium about legal, ethical issues of abortion [02.07.2012]
The University of South Florida’s Department of Philosophy will be hosting a colloquium entitled “The Fetus and Fundamental Rights” at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2012, in FAO 248.
USF to host award-winning author of “Freakonomics” [02.06.2012]
The University of South Florida is hosting award-winning author, journalist, and radio and TV personality Stephen J. Dubner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at the Tampa Theatre.
USF to hold memorial for Africana Studies instructor [02.06.2012]
The University of South Florida Department of Africana Studies has lost a gifted instructor, mentor and friend. Daphine Washington, an instructor in the department, passed away on Jan. 27, 2012. A memorial service for Washington will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, in the Grace Allen Room on the fourth floor of the USF library.
USF anthropology dissertation named Top 40 in 2011 [02.06.2012]
A dissertation by a University of South Florida alumna was chosen as one of the 40 best in 2011 by Anthropology Works. Cecilia Vindrola-Padros, Ph.D., graduated from USF in 2011 with her master’s degree and her doctorate in applied anthropology.
USF hosts human rights conference [01.31.2012]
Global citizenship has its rewards, such as trade, business, and educational and cultural exchange opportunities. But there’s another side.
Lecture to focus on teaching evolution [02.06.2012]
In celebration of the birthday of Charles Darwin, the University of South Florida welcomes renowned science educator, Eugenie Scott, who argues that students cannot understand science without grasping the centrality of evolution. Scott will present a public lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9 in FAH 101 on Florida’s ‘Critical Thinking’ Bills: Creationism du jour?”
Latest issue of The Mailer Review looks at Norris Mailer [02.02.2012]
An intimate and intriguing portrait emerges of Norman Mailer’s wife, Norris Church Mailer, in writings found in the latest issue of The Mailer Review.
USF postdoc program gives recent grads an edge [02.01.2012]
It’s still a tight job market, no more so than for humanities and social science scholars with advanced degrees. Although there are fewer of the proverbial “Ph.D.s pumping gas” out there than during previous downturns, thanks in part to new postdoctoral programs at a growing number of U.S. colleges and universities.
USF alumna launches blog dedicated to sports, fashion [01.31.2012]
The Super Bowl is right around the corner and as fans frantically make plans to host or attend different events, they may be wondering what to wear. Luckily, a University of South Florida alumna helps sports fans avoid fashion penalties through her blog, The Style Ref.