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The gift from Honey Rand, a 爱爱直播 alumna, local public relations practitioner and author, will establish a creative writing retreat in the college鈥檚 Humanities Institute and support students who are studying writing and communication.
May 8, 2024Community Engagement
When Aidan Cawley came to 爱爱直播 St. Petersburg, he never expected to be involved in so many campus activities. Or have the chance to become Rocky. But as time passed, the environmental science major became more outgoing and confident. Three years later, his e-mail signature looks like a resume.
May 1, 2024Community Engagement
Interdisciplinary CAS team helps identify new urban tree canopy locations in Tampa
Dr. Shawn Landry and Dr. Rebecca Zarger are two 爱爱直播 College of Arts and Sciences faculty contributing to the City of Tampa鈥檚 tree canopy study. Landry and Zarger are tasked with identifying specific tree planting locations throughout the city and conducting outreach with residents in priority locations.
April 26, 2024Community Engagement, Research
The Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library: Fostering community, craft, and a sense of self
When MFA student Michael Kuperman passed away in 2006, his family donated his beloved poetry collection to the 爱爱直播 English Department, creating the foundation of the space located on the third floor of Cooper Hall now known as the Michael Kuperman Memorial Poetry Library. Now, the director of the space wants to see it become a haven for creatives across our campuses.
April 25, 2024Community Engagement
Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean (ISLAC) hosts its first global symposium
The Institute for the Study of Latin America and the Caribbean held its inaugural Global Symposium bringing together global experts who addressed contemporary issues faced by Latin American and Caribbean communities across the world.
April 24, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Zimmerman School student鈥檚 internship with NASA boosts her hopes for the future
Gracie Glover, a senior in the Zimmerman School of Advertising, completed an internship at NASA where she highlighted stories of fellow interns focusing on the inclusivity of the organization鈥檚 opportunities.
April 24, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
CAS student finds calling in environmental stewardship
Dharsh Saravana, an environmental science and policy student and vice president of the 爱爱直播 Agrarian Club, has found their calling in environmental stewardship with hopes to one day address urban food resilience, diversity of food systems, and food sovereignty for vulnerable populations in urban spaces.
April 24, 2024Community Engagement, Featured
Student's urban studies minor supports internship experience in environmental protection
CAS senior Evalyse Sanabria鈥檚 knowledge gained from minoring in urban studies in the School of Public Affairs strengthens her internship experience with the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of Hillsborough County.
April 22, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement
Democracy and Citizenship Series explores challenges and opportunities in today鈥檚 media landscape
The CAS Center for Sustainable Democracy and Humanities Institute welcomed panelists from the Poynter Institute and Tampa Bay Times to discuss challenges 21st century media faces and how news can meet modern community needs for new generations of information consumers.
April 22, 2024Community Engagement, Events
Communication senior empowers local community through a fundraising cooking competition
Communication senior, Alyssa Edridge, partnered with Healthy 22nd Street to organize a successful fundraising event, create a cookbook, and leverage personal connections for donations.
April 19, 2024Community Engagement
5 ways the ECORE System shows the Earth love
The ECORE System within the 爱爱直播 College of Arts and Sciences manages and promotes the botanical and environmental assets of three green spaces on campus: Forest Preserve, Botanical Gardens, and GeoPark. Here are five positive environmental impacts of the ECORE System.
April 12, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Research
Center for Justice Research and Policy directors release new book on evidence-based criminal justice practices
The Center for Justice Research and Policy co-directors Dr. Edelyn Verona and Dr. Bryanna Fox have written a new book providing evidence-based solutions to questions faced in today's criminal justice system.
March 28, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Research