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As the U.S. Drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske brings a new perspective to the war on drugs. PG 14
Mark Consuelos
Soap opera star, movie producer and minister, he takes life as a celebrity with a grain of salt. PG 11
Alumni CareerQuest
Free job search assistance for all USF Alumni through June 30. PG 17
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CONTENTS
a p u bl ic at ion by & f or u sf a l um ni a s s o c i at ion m e m be rs
FEATURES
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11 Q&A with Mark Consuelos, `94 Actor, producer, husband, father and… ordained minister? Whatever role he plays, Mark Consuelos manages to make it look easy (and hot!)
14 Man on a Mission While serving as a police officer and studying at USF, Gil Kerlikowske, `78 & M.A. `85, saw firsthand how drug abuse and addiction can turn people into criminals. Now, as the “U.S. Drug Czar,” he’s in the position to do something about it.
17 Free Career Assistance Alumni CareerQuest is a free service only for USF alumni that can help make you a top prospect for hiring managers.
35 Meet the Coach “They put ‘Coach’ in front of our names for a reason,” says the Bulls new Head Football Coach Skip Holtz. He also says he’s looking forward to playing the Gators on 9/11.
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President’s Message News Roundup Where’s Rocky? Employ-A-Bull Chapters & Societies Blast from the Past
25 That Was Then; This Is Now 26 Featured Member Benefit 28 Class Notes 33 In the Bull’s Eye 35 Athletics 37 Calendar
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president’s message Hello Fellow Bulls, Well, here it is late April, 2010 – glad to see this past winter go away and now enjoying our beautiful Florida spring time. It has been a busy time for the Alumni Association since your last edition of our magazine in January. At our February USFAA Board of Director’s meeting, we met with new Bulls Head Football Coach Skip Holtz. A very impressive fellow. Read what he has to say on the upcoming season on Page 35. We also held elections for new officers and board members at that meeting. In July, Brad Kelly, `79, will take over the position of president. Richard Heruska, `99, will be president-elect, Victor Lucas, `85, treasurer, Donna Brickman, `81, co-treasurer and Kimberly Choto Schmidt, `92 & M.A. `02, will be the secretary of the board. Congratulations to these five great leaders. Yours truly will become immediate past president and Michele Norris will be past president. On June 26, we’re hosting our USF Alumni Academy for alumni volunteers who are interested in serving on our chapters, societies and various committees of the USFAA. We welcome new volunteers. Check our website at www.USFalumni.org for details as they develop. We’ve also held a number of alumni events around the country this year, sharing the USF Unstoppable story with you, our alums. To learn more about how your alma mater is Unstoppable, visit www.unstoppable.usf.edu. If you’re looking to change jobs or thinking of a new career, click on the Career & Networking menu on our website, then Tools for Our Times. There you’ll find Alumni CareerQuest, a free service offered by the USF Career Center. Read more about it on Page 17. CareerQuest has helped over 1,000 alums looking for jobs. And don’t miss our Employ-A-Bull column on Page 19 about why job hunters need to have a website. If you haven’t already signed up for the upcoming alumni cruise, go to our website and click on the lower right hand box titled 2010 USF Alumni Travel Programs. It’s a four-night Caribbean cruise on Memorial Day weekend, May 27-31, on The Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Sea. I hope to see you all on board. In closing, I’d like to salute USF’s star “quarterback,” USF System President Judy Genshaft, for 10 years of exemplary service to the University and to all of us alumni. She has certainly made us into a “Super Bowl Champion” university and scored a lot of game-winning touchdowns. Congratulations President Genshaft. We wish you 10 more years of service. Thanks again for your continued support of the USFAA and Alumni Voice. Go Bulls! Be Bullish on Your Future! Representing You,
Roger T. Frazee, `71 President and Life Member Sarasota (Manatee County) FL 2
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spotlight The USF Alumni Association 2009-10 Board of Directors shout “Go Bulls!” and throw the Bulls Horns after a meeting in the new Marshall Student Center.
University of South Florida Alumni Association Board of Directors PRESIDENT Roger Frazee, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CPA, `71 Finance & Accounting PRESIDENT-ELECT Brad Kelly, CPA, `79 Accounting College of Business Alumni Brian Buckly of TECO, far right, and Ryan Dougherty, of Bayfair Properties, meet with members of the Student Alumni Association during a “7 at 7” dinner.
USFAA Spotlight: Student Alumni Association The USF Student Alumni Association is an organization for students who want to support their school and make new friends that will last a lifetime. It’s open to all current students. Their motto is: “Students Now; Alumni Forever.” Membership includes goodies such as a Bulls T-shirt, cup and pen, plus the handy Book of Bull, an easy-to-follow guidebook of USF’s history and traditions. The SAA offers important career development programs, such as “7 at 7” dinners, where seven students meet with alumni mentors to share a meal and talk about careers. There also are Student Send-Off parties that connect alumni and students in their hometowns when school is out, dinner parties that teach proper business etiquette and a lot more. The SAA is a great way to learn about the Alumni Association’s other student initiatives, such as the Ambassadors leadership program, the Legislative Internship Program, as well as the organization’s scholarships and commencement awards. Membership in the SAA is only $25 a year or $75 for four years. To enroll, visit www.USFalumni.org/SAA.
SECRETARY Anila Jain, M.D., MBA, `81 Biology CO-TREASURERS Victor Lucas, `85 Management Rich Heruska, `99 Business IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Michele Norris, `79 Marketing BOARD MEMBERS Janice Sands Ash, P.E., `87 Engineering Science & M.S. `89 Civil Engineering Gene Balter, P.E., `77 Engineering Shaye Benfield, `97 Marketing Donna Brickman, `81 Accounting Rajiv Dembla, `92 Engineering Bill Eickhoff, `69 Business & `73 MBA Audrey Gilmore, `80 Marketing Gene Haines, `97 Criminology Lisa Provenzano Heugel, `93 Mass Communications/Journalism, `96 Information Systems & `07 MSCS Computer Science Mark Levine, Esq., `74 Psychology Diana Michel, `88 Business Patrick Poff, Esq., `92 English Bruno Portigliatti, USF Student Government Vice President Jim Ragsdale, `81 Management Kimberly Choto Schmidt, `92 Communication & `02 M.A. Adult Education Jeff Spalding, `87 Computer Science & Engineering Alan Steinberg, `78 Communication Christi Womack-Villalobos, `92 English Jim Weber, `77 Finance & `82 MBA Derek Williams, CFP, `00 Finance NON-VOTING BOARD MEMBERS Dr. Judy Genshaft, University of South Florida President John Harper, `76 Mass Communications, USF Alumni Association Executive Director Leslie “Les” Muma, `66 Mathematics, USF Foundation Board of Trustees Chairman Joel D. Momberg, University Advancement Vice President Tiffany Piquet, USF Ambassadors President APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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USF Launches School of Global Sustainability
USF launched a School of Global Sustainability in February, an innovative effort aimed at preparing students for a new generation of “green-collar” careers and finding solutions for a world challenged with the protection of its fragile environment and limited resources. The school unites USF’s world-class researchers in water, clean and renewable energy, climate change, coastal environments, human health and sustainable cities in programs that recognize the worldwide challenges involved in creating sustainable systems. The school 4
The New Pam & Les Muma Basketball Facility
On March 3, 2010, the University of South Florida celebrated the ground breaking of the new 50,000 square foot Pam & Les Muma Basketball Center that will be located on the south entrance of the USF Sun Dome. With approximately 200 donors, fans and students on hand, USF Athletics unveiled its plans for the facility that will house practice courts, locker rooms, coaches offices, video/ conference rooms, training facilities and joint weight rooms for the men’s and women’s basketball programs. “I’ve recently seen several basketball facilities across the United States. I’m convinced that no one in America will have a finer college basketball facility than what is being built here at USF,” said USF Director of Athletics Doug Woolard. The facility is just one part of a multi-million athletics facilities upgrade effort underway at USF that will soon begin breaking ground on new baseball and softball stadiums and the new Frank Morsani Football Practice Complex. The new basketball center became a reality through the generosity of Pam and Les Muma who committed $3 million to the project in 2008 as part of the USF: Unstoppable Campaign. Construction is expected to be completed in the fall.
Growing Recognition for Architecture School
The University of South Florida School of Architecture + Community Design was recently recognized by Architect magazine for excelling in community design. A good example of the school’s work is the Noah Nothing Caring and Teaching House in East Tampa, which made the shortlist for a World Architecture (WA) Design Award. It was chosen from among hundreds of projects submitted from all over the world and joins a growing list of award-winning projects designed and built by USF students. USF architecture Professor Stanley Russell and students in his design/build class used reclaimed shipping containers for the structure that will house a food pantry and multi-purpose space at the Church of the Kingdom of God in Tampa. “The containers are strong, inexpensive and relatively easy to alter,” said Russell. “The building economizes on material by having a slab in the central, truss roofed space while utilizing the existing floor structures. I think this project will inspire others to use their creativity to make use of shipping containers.”
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USF in Antarctica
College of Marine Science professor Joseph Torres is in Antarctica – for the 11th time since 1983 – as part of his continuing quest to chart the effects of global warming on one of the coldest places on earth. Torres, a biological oceanographer, studies an important link in the Antarctica food web – the silverfish, a tiny creature that is an important food for penguins, seals and seabirds that has been on a rapid decline. Scientists suspect the slow-growing fish, which hatches and develops underneath the Antarctic ice sheet, has been affected by the diminished ice formation. Torres is leading a team of 10 College of Marine Science Master’s and Ph.D students and recent graduates on the Antarctic expedition. You can follow their sixweek journey through an interactive media and blog project featured in the St. Petersburg Times, “Detectives in Antarctica,” at www. tampabay.com/specials/2010/reports/antarctic.
Photo Courtesy of USF Health Communications
Photo Courtesy of Stanley Russell
The past, present and future all came together on Feb. 8 at USF Sarasota-Manatee when former U.S. Congressman From left, John Germany, Dr. Arthur Sam Gibbons and former Guilford and Sam Gibbons judge John F. Germany visited the campus to see how far their vision of a public university in Southern Florida had reached. Gibbons is considered the founder of the University of South Florida and when he undertook expanding secondary education in early 1950’s Florida, “South” meant anything more southern than UF in Gainesville. His visit came just days after Gibbon’s 90th birthday. Within a couple of years after his election to the Florida House of Representatives in 1953, Gibbons spearheaded the creation of the University of South Florida, a goal that came to fruition in 1956. Gibbons and Germany were among the first members of the USF Foundation Board of Trustees. They took a moment with Regional Chancellor Dr. Arthur Guilford to step out onto a third floor veranda and gaze over the new courtyard and facilities available to students in Sarasota-Manatee. “I really enjoyed my visit to the campus and thought it was an interesting display of what is going on in higher education. The outreach to the public by USFSM shows the impact a university can have on a community,” Gibbons said. Both men continue their gifts to the school further fostering their legacy. Gibbons maintains a long time relationship with USF Tampa Library’s Special Collections Department and has donated a large collection of his political papers, which department archivists continue to process and share with researchers. Germany and his late wife Mary Ellen have donated to USF Public Broadcasting, the College of Arts & Sciences, university-wide initiatives, the College of Medicine, Library, Marine Science, College of Visual and Performing Arts, and Moffit Cancer Center.
will help educate a new workforce for the new green economy – estimated to create 2.5 million new jobs in coming years. Photo Courtesy of Joseph Torres
Founding Fathers of USF, visit USF Sarasota-Manatee
New Option for Treating Depression
USF’s Psychiatry Department has a new tool in treating depression that is showing promise. Trans-cranial magnetic stimulation, or TMS, uses a machine to pulse magnetic waves into the brain to stimulate cells. The FDA approved the device, called the NeuroStar TMS Therapy System, in late 2008. According to Dr. Patrick Marsh, USF assistant professor in psychiatry, studies done so far show that TMS helps about half of patients tested feel significantly better. That track record is slightly higher than the percentage of people who are helped by anti-depressants, he says. While the treatment is new, the idea is not. Doctors first experimented with treating depression by passing a magnetic coil over the brain in the early 1900s. Modern experiments with magnetic treatment began about 20 years ago, with the technology improving during that time. The device uses magnetic pulses that are similar to those of an MRI machine. The treatment isn’t invasive, and patients don’t need anesthesia for treatment. It also has few known side effects. Dr. Marsh estimates that USF is one of about five places in Florida now offering TMS therapy.
Two New Trustees Named
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist named two prominent University of South Florida alumni to USF’s Board of Trustees. Jordan B. Zimmerman of Boca Raton, founder and chairman of Zimmerman Advertising, replaces Kiran Patel, and Byron Shinn of Bradenton, president of Shinn & Company, LLC, succeeds Sonja Garcia.
“We are delighted to welcome Jordan Zimmerman and Byron Shinn, two outstanding entrepreneurs, to membership on a truly dynamic board of trustees,” said USF President Judy Genshaft. “Not only are they living testimony to the value of a USF education, but they in turn treasure their alma mater and see service to USF as an important part of their lives. We couldn’t ask for more dedicated or committed partners in guiding this great institution.” Zimmerman is the founder and chairman of Zimmerman Advertising, headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale. His agency is the 14th largest ranked in the United States, with published billings in excess of $2 billion. In addition, he shares ownership in NHL Hockey teams the Florida Panthers and the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has presided over his company’s unprecedented growth through a merger with Omnicom Group, a global marketing and corporate communications holding company, and acquisition of national marketing and advertising firms. He also has a number of successful private ventures. A noted philanthropist, Zimmerman has supported many causes on the local and national levels. He and his wife Denise launched a family foundation which has established the Zimmerman Advertising program in USF’s College of Arts and Sciences. He is also actively involved with Take Stock in Children as chairman of the organization’s board. Zimmerman was recognized by USF in 1991 as Entrepreneur of the Year, and he was one of 10 people selected to receive the South Florida Business Journal’s Diamond Award. He was selected the Florence Fuller Child Development Center’s “Biggest Heart” in 2006 and in 2007 he was honored with the USF Distinguished Alumnus Award. He was featured in South Florida CEO Magazine on its list of the “One Hundred Most Powerful People in South Florida.” Most recently, the H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship awarded him membership in its Entrepreneur Hall of Fame and he received USF’s Kappa Tau Alpha Hall of Fame Award recognizing outstanding leadership in mass communication and journalism in the state of Florida. A certified public accountant, Shinn is managing partner of Shinn & Company, founded in 1993. He maintains memberships in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and serves on the Probable Cause Panel of the Florida State Board of Accountancy, where he is a past board member and chairman. His community involvement includes membership on the board of directors of the Child Protection Center of Sarasota. He is also a past chairman and board member of USF Sarasota-Manatee’s Campus Leadership Council and has served on the USF School of Accountancy Advisory Board. Shinn is a past chairman of the Manatee County Chamber of Commerce and has testified before Congress on matters pertaining to small business. He presided over the chamber the year it was named Florida Chamber of Commerce of the Year.
NEWS AND NOTES President Judy Genshaft joined members of the USF Foundation President’s Council Legacy Society for a luncheon honoring donors who have given generously to the university, and to share the many positive outcomes that are making a difference at USF because of these gifts. “We are a growing university,” shared Genshaft, “and we are not only growing larger but we are also growing better. “ Genshaft shared highlights of recent program and construction growth that has added to USF’s current standing as the 9th largest university in the country. Students Nathan Moore and Joyce Yong thanked donors for their generosity that made academic scholarships possible, and a video montage was presented featuring donors who expressed in their own words why they believe so strongly in investing their legacy in the future of USF. The annual Legacy Society luncheon was sponsored by the Gift Planning office of the USF Foundation, led by Senior Director of Gift Planning, Kelly Retrievi, J.D.
*** Realizing the dream of attending Medical School is now one step closer for many students of the University of South Florida’s Honors College. Thanks to the generosity of USF Foundation Board of Director Dr. Shaukat Chowdhari and his wife Dr. Antonina Chowdhari, deserving Honors College Students will be able to attend a Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Preparation Class for free. “We know the actual value this prep course will provide the student is worth many times the cost of attendance,” said Dr. Chowdhari. “By providing deserving students this opportunity, I’m confident we’re opening doors to future success.” Similar classes normally cost $2,000 or more, a cost that’s prohibitive for most college students.
*** USF: Unstoppable Webisodes are coming to your email inbox. The webisode series highlights the tremendous people and programs of the USF System. The very first webisode chronicled the impact made all over Tampa Bay by USF students working during the annual Stampede of Service. Webisodes are produced every six weeks. To see all previous webisodes, and to see what’s coming up next, visit the Web site at http://unstoppable.usf.edu/video/webisodes/Unstoppable_webisodes/.
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Shinn has held board presidencies and memberships with the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton and the Bradenton Country Club, as well as board memberships with the Manatee County Education Alliance, the Manatee County Children Services Advisory Board, the City of Bradenton Downtown Development Authority, the Downtown Center for Children, Hope Family Services, the Manatee Association for Retarded Citizens, the United Way of Manatee County and the United Way of Manatee County Foundation.
USF: Unstoppable Campaign Events may be on the way to a city near you. These events showcase the remarkable progress being made at USF and provide alumni in the area the opportunity to reconnect with each other and their alma mater. Upcoming dates include May 19 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; May 25 in Atlanta, Georgia; June 16 in New Tampa and July 22 in South Tampa. More dates are being scheduled for the fall and throughout the campaign. To keep up, visit the Web site at http://www.unstoppable.usf.edu/news_events.aspx
Correction U.S. Army National Guard SSG Kenneth Kane is a member of the Class of 2008. An incorrect year was listed in the January issue of Alumni Voice. We regret the error.
As of April 1, the USF: Unstoppable Campaign has raised $336,622,415. To learn more about the campaign, visit the Web site, www.unstoppable.usf.edu.
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Take Rocky on your next trip and send your photos to: Karla Jackson at kjackson@admin.usf.edu or to her attention at the USF Alumni Association, 4202 E. Fowler Ave. ALC100, Tampa, FL 33620-5455.
Jim Stoddard `94 & MBA `00, and Rocky take a break in a rickshaw at the Great Wall of China in Beijing. 6
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Rocky takes in the history and culture of Barcelona, Spain, with USFAA Past President Michele Norris, `79.
The Ratican family showed Rocky the sights during a visit to the beautiful island of Tortola, British Virgin Islands, during their cruise on the Disney Magic. Pictured are Dawn Ratican, `98 & MCE `03; Annamarie Ratican; Terence Ratican, `96 & MAT `07 and Molly Ratican.
Tom Ferro, `75, and Phyllis Smith, `75, took Rocky on a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon in June 2009. Rocky was pretty wiped out by the time he hiked down 6000 feet and then back up 5000 to get out on the South Rim.
Rocky tagged along to Vietnam with, from left, College of Business Communications Director Lorie Briggs, `88, Director of Undergraduate Programs Jackie Nelson, `91 & M.A. `97, Universal Singapore General Manager Doug Trueblood, `85 and Pavla Ozkul, MBA `09, with the college’s International Programs office.
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The Thrower family took Rocky skiing at Winter Park, CO, in January. With Rocky are Tori and Brent Thrower, their son Grant, left, and twin daughters Grace (in pink) and Brooke (in blue).
Dean Cherré, MSCH `98, and his wife Robin Cherré, `96, showed Rocky how to do Mardi Gras right. Dean is a member of the Krewe of Endymion in New Orleans and took Rocky on the krewe’s float in the parade on the Saturday before Fat Tuesday. Dean and Robin have lived in New Orleans since 1998 and love the Mardi Gras festivities.
Ken Snead, `76 & M.A. `78, keeps Rocky in line during his visit to the Cao Dai Temple in Tay Ninh, Vietnam.
A little refreshment is in order after a long day on the slopes with USFAA Graphic Designer Ryke Cordisco. 8
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Roger Bardill, `08, and his daughter Rachel, share some Bull Pride at FAO Schwartz in New York City.
Jeanne Cohen, `79, M.A. `84 & Ed.D `94, was kind enough to take Rocky on her long-awaited cruise last fall. They’re pictured here going through the locks of the Panama Canal.
There was no way Rocky was going to miss out on a trip to Toronto for the International Bowl. Pictured at right from left to right are USFAA President Roger Frazee, `71; USFAA Secretary Dr. Anila Jain, `81; USFAA Executive Director John Harper, `76 and his wife Cindy Harper, `74 & M.Ed `79. Rocky also accompanied the Jains and friends on a cruise of the southern Caribbean. Pictured above in St. Kitts are, from left to right, USF supporters Edward and Janet Weiss; Dr. Anila Jain; Roger Frazee and Dr. Mona and Kailash Jain, USFAA Life Members. APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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Lina Vega-Brownlee, `06, and husband Billy Brownlee, `01 & MBA `09, wore their Bull Pride to Machu Picchu, Peru.
Carrie Jones Hurd, `77, took Rocky on her travels to the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand, above, and the Bosphorus Straits in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Mark Consuelos, `94
By Karla Jackson, Class of 1988
Shortly after graduating from USF with a degree in Marketing, two momentous things happened to Mark Consuelos. He landed his breakthrough role, Mateo Santos, on the ABC soap opera “All My Children,” and he met his co-star and future bride, Kelly Ripa, who became his love interest both on- and off-screen. They married secretly in Las Vegas in 1996 and produced three kids, as well as appearing in several successful T.V. projects. They also founded a production company, Milojo Productions, a name created by a mish-mash of their children’s names, Michael, Lola and Joaquin. Consuelos is now appearing in the recently released comedy, “Cop Out,” with Bruce Willis and Tracey Morgan.
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You were born in Spain, but grew up in Italy, so you speak Italian instead of Spanish. How old were you when your parents came to the United States?
a great time when I was there. It seems like a lifetime ago.
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Do you have any special memories about your days at USF? Any friends or professors you recall?
A. I was 4 years old. Q.
What do you remember about adjusting to life in the U.S.?
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I remember how great discovering Kentucky Fried Chicken was. I really liked it because not only was the food great, but I loved getting the moist towelette afterwards.
5Questions with Mark Consuelos: What’s the last book you read? “The Help” and “Among the Thugs”
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What’s your favorite movie? “The Streak” The Brandon High School wrestling story.
Where did you hang out back then? What did you do for fun?
Do you speak Italian at home with your family?
Where is your favorite place in the world? Rome.
A. Unfortunately, not with my
What superpower would you like to have? Flight.
There were a few little bars and clubs near the University, and there was a great pizza shop that was run by students.
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family. It’s my fault. I wish I did. But I do speak it with my parents and whenever I get annoyed at a NYC cab driver.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received? Never take advice from anyone who’s crazier than you.
Q. How did your family wind
up in Tampa? What do you remember about living here?
A. My dad was transferred to MacDill Air Force
base. I remember my last years of high school (at Bloomingdale High) and last years of college. I had
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I transferred from Notre Dame to USF and was pretty focused to get back to college. I had a really great Marketing professor my senior year, but I don’t recall his name. I learned a lot from him.
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Were you involved in the Theatre department at USF?
A. Unfortunately, I wasn’t. Q.
We’re you surprised when USF finally got a football team? Have you ever had a chance to go to any Bulls football games?
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Yes, very surprised! At Notre Dame, football was like a religion, but back then there was no
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Mark Consuelos, his wife Kelly Ripa, and their three kids, from left, Lola, Joaquin and Michael Consuelos, attend a hockey game at Madison Square Garden. football team at USF. I didn’t really notice since we were competitive in other sports like basketball and soccer. I went to a Bulls game at Rutgers, but USF lost that one.
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You became a star on “All My Children,” winning several ALMA and Soap Opera Digest Awards, plus an Emmy nomination. What was it like dealing with the intense fame of being a soap opera idol? Why was it important to keep your marriage under wraps at first?
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It wasn’t intense and I didn’t feel like I was an idol at all. It wasn’t until years later that I realized the impact. It was important to keep our marriage under wraps in the beginning because we eloped and didn’t tell anyone. We wanted our families to know first, but my mom was in Italy at the time and we wanted to wait until she was back in the country so we could introduce our families before we broke the news.
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You and your wife have worked together on “All My Children,” “Live with Regis & Kelly,” “Hope & Faith” and many other projects. What’s the secret for a successful work/marriage collaboration?
takes the front seat to any issues that may arise. You just get over yourself.
Q.
What made you decide to start Milojo Productions? What projects has the company produced?
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We were always interested in the business side of the entertainment industry and we like creating things ourselves instead of being employees. We’ve produced “The Streak” for ESPN2, and “Masters of Reception,” “Mom Inc.” and “Off the Rez” for TLC.
Q.
How old are your children now? Do you foresee them going into acting?
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My kids are 12, 8, 7 and I pray to God that they don’t!
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Speaking of prayer, you recently became an ordained minister. What’s up with that? Officiating for the King of All Media Howard Stern’s wedding is going to be hard to top, isn’t it?
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I think putting our focus on the kids and the busy schedule
Consuelos at the Rutgers game.
I can have you ordained in 10 minutes for $15 with highspeed Internet connection. Officiating Howard’s wedding can’t be topped – you’re right. So I’m officially retiring and ending my run on a high note. n
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Featuring: Gil Kerlikowske
‘A Profoundly Decent Guy’ As U.S. Drug Czar, Gil Kerlikowske leads a new approach to the old problem of drug abuse. By David McKay Wilson
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hen Richard Nixon declared the “war on drugs” in 1971, U.S. Army Specialist 4th Class Gil Kerlikowske was stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA., where he’d salute the Commander-in-Chief when he arrived on the presidential helicopter. Almost four decades later, the Obama administration has called off the war, and Kerlikowske, a USF Criminology alumnus, is director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, charged with crafting a new direction for the country’s struggle against substance abuse. “A war limits you in the tools you can use,” says Kerlikowske, 60. “In war, the only tool you have is force, and we know that the drug problem is as much a public-health problem as it is a public-safety problem.” That shift in focus has brought increased federal aid to substance-abuse prevention and treatment programs – in schools and clinics, as well as in jails and prisons, where Kerlikowske says an estimated 50 percent of inmates meet clinical criteria for drug abuse or addiction.
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“Unfortunately those who are addicted to drugs often interface with the criminal justice system,” he told a Congressional committee when discussing his agency’s 2010 budget. “This must be treated as an opportunity.” At the same time, Kerlikowske understands that authorities must remain engaged in the battle against drug traffickers in the U.S. and abroad. In just 10 months, Kerlikowske has traveled to meet with officials in Mexico, Colombia, Russia, and Afghanistan, part of a travel schedule that has taken him to 21 states and seven nations. In Afghanistan, he met with officials and flew by helicopter to Kandahar to see the fields of poppies flourishing. Afghanistan is now viewed as the world’s top producer of the plant that’s processed into heroin. Much of it flows to Russia, where an estimated 2.5 million Russians are addicted. U.S. anti-drug policy in Afghanistan has shifted from having a primary focus on poppy-field eradication to one that helps farmers grow alternative crops so they can still make a living. The U.S. is also pursuing drug traffickers and the
laboratories that produce heroin. In Russia, Kerlikowske recently hammered out an agreement to collaborate on drug prevention, treatment and enforcement. “Heroin has become such a huge problem in Russia,” says Kerlikowske, whose wife, Anna Laszlo, is a criminal justice researcher in Washington, D.C. “The Russians have become quite concerned about addiction among those between the ages of 18 and 35.” Kerlikowske, who grew up in Fort Myers, recalls becoming enthralled with
ONDCP Director Gil Kerlikowske discusses drug policy with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office.
police work as a child while observing police officers at the courthouse where his mother worked. After his discharge from the Army in 1972, he landed a job as a patrol officer in St. Petersburg. He took night classes at USF, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Criminal Justice in 1978 and 1985, respectively. “I could have worked off-duty, doing something like guarding a warehouse, or I could sit in an airconditioned classroom on the G.I. Bill and learn about criminal justice,” he
says. “I decided to learn.” For several years, he was a detective in the Vice and Narcotics Division, working undercover at times, seeing first-hand how drug addiction can destroy lives, regardless of race and socio-economic status. “St. Pete was such a great place to start,” recalls Kerlikowske. “My education at USF was such an important aspect of my early career.” By 1987, Kerlikowske was running his own police department in Port St. Lucie. In 1990, he took the helm
in Fort Pierce, and then moved to run the police department in Buffalo, NY, in 1994. After serving two years in Washington, D.C. overseeing the U.S. Justice Department’s community policing program, he joined the Seattle Police Department and was named chief in 2001. There, he developed a community policing strategy that involved collaboration between law enforcement, neighborhood groups, recreation leaders and healthcare providers. 4 APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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Featuring: Gil Kerlikowske
Above, top: Director Kerlikowske visits with children at the WestCare Village South Treatment Center in Miami. At left, Kerlikowske boards the Coast Guard Cutter Northland from Customs and Border Protection interceptor of the Miami Coast. Above, bottom: Kerlikowske greets a child at the U.S. funded Cristo Rey Housing Project for 192 families displaced and vulnerable due to drug trafficking in Nariño, Colombia.
“To be an effective police chief, you have to realize that good policing is not just about how fast your officers get to a 911 call or how well trained they are,” he says. “There’s a whole variety of things that create community wellness.” He found that successful drug prevention required much more than traditional DARE programs run by police around the country, where officers appear in classrooms to urge students to refrain from substance abuse. “You need a holistic approach, it has to be ongoing, and you need to teach kids about doing the right thing – it’s not just discouraging drugs and alcohol and nicotine, but it’s also encouraging a positive lifestyle,” he says. “It’s most effective with the involvement of parents, neighborhood groups, faith groups and schools.” On a national level, Kerlikowske promoted this approach through the nonprofit organization, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids, which he led as board chairman from 2001 until 2009. During that time, its budget grew from $1.7 million to $6.2 million and membership among law enforcement officials tripled to almost 4,500.
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Fight Crime President David Kass says Kerlikowske’s inclusive management style resonated with officials across the country and within the organization. “He’s a profoundly decent guy,” says Kass. “When Gil was in town, he always wanted to talk to our junior staff and tell them that what they did was meaningful, and that they were the ones who made the organization work as well as it did.” By 2009, Kerlikowske was in his ninth year as Seattle police chief – three times as long as big-city chiefs typically serve. He fielded a call from Vice President Joe Biden, whom he
had met while police chief in Port St. Lucie. “The vice president told me he knew things were going well, but now, he was going to take me away from it all,” he says. “It came as such a surprise. I’d had a great nine years in Seattle. But when the vice president calls, you don’t turn that down. And I’m glad he called.” n
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USF Career Coaches Terry Dowling and Barb Oliver talk to Meghann Conwell, who graduated from USF in 2009 with a degree in English.
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Career Center and the USF Alumni Association to provide hen David Corcoran graduated from USF career and job search assistance services to all USF alumni with a degree in Business Administration free of charge. The program kicked off last October with a in 1981, the United States was in a job search strategies workshop for alumni focused on the severe recession with unemployment practicalities and methodologies for navigating today’s job at historically high levels. With private market and conducting an effective job search. The free lenders laying people off, his entrée into the real estate assistance ends June 30. appraisal industry was through the Hillsborough County By reconnecting with his alma mater through Alumni Property Appraiser’s Office. CareerQuest, Corcoran found not only information about After Corcoran had spent 27 years in the industry, careers where he could transfer his work experience and which included his own appraisal office, the real estate how to prepare a resume to apply for these positions in meltdown hit, and economic and unemployment history other fields, but encouragement and support, as well. His began to repeat itself. Corcoran was laid off from his initiative and hard work paid position at Bank of America off recently when his 14-month and had to begin seeking new employment. Job hunters should have a website, search landed him a position as a senior review appraiser with JP “My employment search was says Employ-A-Bull columnist Morgan Chase and Co. not successful since my work Jim Weber. (See page 19) To date, more than 1,000 experience consisted mostly of USF alumni have registered with real estate appraising, which was not in demand,” he said. the Alumni CareerQuest since its launch last fall. More than 400 of those registered are “Therefore, I considered a career change. However, I found that difficult to do since real estate had been my profession actively using the center’s online resources, and over 200 have come into the USF Career Center to meet individually for many years.” Last fall, Corcoran read an article in the local newspaper with an alumni career coach. According to Terry Dowling and Barbra Oliver, the two about USF’s new Alumni CareerQuest program. An idea career coaches dedicated to working with alumni, while the initiated by USF Provost and Senior Vice President Ralph Wilcox, the program is a collaborative effort between USF’s majority of alumni using the services graduated from 4
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Haven Felker, below left, Education `85, talks with Theresa Rachael from the Florida Department of Children and Families about working with at-risk youth or young adults. At right, Alfonso Lebron, Finance `09, talks to Carol Michalik, an FBI recruiter representing the U.S. Department of Justice.
comfortably,” said Dowling. The more seasoned workers, in many cases, prefer the ‘human factor’ – they want to talk to people and make face-to-face contact. So we help them find USF during the past 10 years, they also have seen many networking opportunities through professional associations alumni who have been in the work force for more than 30 and career fairs.” years. Some are looking for a career change, but most are Regardless of age, the goal of the program with all unemployed due to the elimination of their position, forced alumni is to educate and train, “to show them resources relocation, or “their industry has simply disappeared,” said where they can find the answers to their questions,” said Dowling. Oliver. “People will have multiple career changes and jobs “For some alumni, the job search process is something in their lifetime. We want to equip them with the knowledge they have not done in awhile, and for others, particularly they need so they can ultimately do a job search on their recent graduates, it’s a brand new experience,” he said. own and do it with confidence.” Jenny Gunberg, for example, who graduated from According to Career Center Director Drema Howard, USF last May with a master’s degree in finance, is just Alumni CareerQuest is not intended to be a job placement starting her career and discerning the specific path she or employment program. “However, alumni have access to would like to follow. While she leans towards work as a a wide variety of on-site and virtual resources, professional finance manager, perhaps for a small, private company or a career coaching, workshops, webinars and state-of-art job nonprofit organization, she is also interested in supply chain search preparation software systems. They are also eligible management, general management and teaching. to participate in recruitment venues that will allow them After conducting a job search on her own for several to network and connect with organizations seeking to hire months, she says she was “running out of ideas on how candidates from USF,” she said. to find companies that might have a role for me,” so she Nicole Webster, for example, a 1986 USF graduate who contacted the USF Career Center. had majored in interdisciplinary social sciences, came to “I knew from my time at the Career Center seeking help USF that the Career Center with her resume, cover letters Alumni who would like to learn more and interview skills. “I had not was very involved in the community and had networks about CareerQuest services or register put together a resume or gone with a lot of local companies. on interviews in over 30 years,” may visit the Career Center website: she said. “It was daunting and I met with Barbra Oliver, and after following a few of her intimidating. Having Terry www.career.usf.edu/alumni/. suggestions about additional peruse my paperwork and avenues to try and other make recommendations was resources to consult, I was able to land a few interviews and a great help. In fact, right after signing up, I got a call for make more connections, eventually landing an internship.” an interview. I wanted to practice and called Terry. He That internship as a financial analyst with Infinity Business scheduled me immediately. We did a practice run and I Systems in Tampa encompasses a wide variety of tasks. “It is went on the interview the following day. I did very well a great learning experience because I am being exposed to because I had well-thought out answers and felt well so much,” she said. prepared. Since alumni range in age, they come to the Career “It’s scary out there,” said Webster, “and just having Center with different sets of needs. “The more recent grads someone you can bounce questions and ideas off of is a are very tech savvy and use the online resources easily and great asset.” n
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USF Alumni Association Board Member Jim Weber is the founder of New Century Dynamics, Inc., an executive search firm for the food service industry. If you have career questions for Jim, email them to us at alumni@admin.usf.edu.
Stand out with your own career-focused website
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ast year when I began this column, I gave you my Top 10 Tips for a successful job search. I suggested that you think of yourself as a product. Better yet, think of yourself as a brand. I also encouraged you to build a website to help employers find you and learn about your capabilities. Based on recent conversations with newly unemployed executives, it is clear that I must give this topic more emphasis. Whenever I ask a candidate if they have their own website, I usually get a blank stare in response. Savvy professionals have their own websites. A career-focused personal website is an excellent way to promote you and your brand, further supporting your job search. If you have your own website presenting your professional credentials, you will stand out among the crowd. The ideal website domain name is your name or some close derivation thereof. Ideally, you want to own your name. Remember, you are a “brand.” Your website must be professional and focused on your career accomplishments and your job search goals. Let’s be clear though, I am not talking about Facebook or MySpace accounts. Social media accounts have value, but are better suited to managing your network. Doing background work for this article, I did a simple Google search on the subject of building your own website. It came as no surprise that there were a huge number of hits. Every Internet Service Provider (ISP) that I am familiar with offers the ability to create a personal website, usually at a very modest cost. If you are a subscriber to an Internet account, the cost of a website is likely included in your subscription fee. Additionally, there are a number of low-cost options for template-driven, do-it-yourself websites that deliver acceptable products at a reasonable cost.
Some prominent web hosting services you should consider include GoDaddy; JustHost.com; FatCow; Yahoo; SuperGreen; BlueHost; Hostmonster; PowerWeb; HostGator; and Register.com. I also have a personal friend who has developed a very creative do-it-yourself website product which I find very compelling. She offers affordable classes called “CoCreateAWebsite” which are a hybrid between doing it yourself and hiring a professional. She does the background and setup work (the hard part!) and you just enter and edit your content. You get a very professional, custom-designed website with a lot of flexibility and functions. I recommend you sign up for one of her free Job Seekers & Contractors webinars to learn about what you need on your website and how to get started. Check out www. CoCreateAWebsite.com. When developing a website to support your job search, there are a few items that must be included. Obviously, you want to display your resume very prominently, with the option to download it. This is a common capability that adds value to your website. Other items you may want to consider are articles you have published, a sample of a project you completed, and letters of recommendation. I advise against posting references and their contact information, as that is something that can be abused to your detriment. But it is a good idea to put some quotes from others on your site – perhaps excerpts from your LinkedIn recommendations. Your contact information, especially a cell phone number and hyperlink to an email address should be displayed prominently as well. One of the best resources I can recommend is LinkedIn. The basic service is free, so even if you have your own website, you should still have a LinkedIn account. LinkedIn is the ideal multipurpose tool for conducting your job search and building your career. LinkedIn gives you the opportunity to display your resume in as much detail as you like. You can also secure and display recommendations from colleagues and past employers. Use its services to the fullest. Some other features available through LinkedIn include: • Links to websites and blogs • Participating in interest groups • Search functions to find people and companies • Searching job postings • Networking with colleagues and friends • Searching for experts and ideas • Exploring new opportunities To benefit further from the capabilities of LinkedIn, especially the ability to directly contact potential hiring managers, you should consider one of the paid account options. A paid subscription also results in a much more prominent position if someone were to conduct a Google search on your name. Believe me, people will Google your name, so this feature will be very beneficial. Recently LinkedIn has added the option of uploading files, allowing potential recruiters and hiring managers to download your resume. Please understand that this is OK if you are unemployed and actively looking for a job, but you should never make your resume available for download if you are gainfully employed. If you do so while employed, you put your current employment at particular risk. If you promote your website by adding its address to your resume and in the signature area of your correspondence, you will not only be viewed as a serious professional, you will gain a significant competitive advantage over your peers. More importantly, it will make it easier for interested parties to contact you. This alone will help shorten the duration of your job search. n APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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chapters & societies The 2009-10 USF Ambassadors had dinner with President Genshaft at the Lifsey House on the Tampa campus last month. At right are the new ambassadors who will replace the graduating seniors for the 2010-11 academic year.
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The Entrepreneurship Alumni Society and the Bulls New Frontier of Entrepreneurship held a Celebration of Entrepreneurship luncheon in January to recognize their community partners and announce the establishment of the first Entrepreneurship Scholarship Fund in the name of Michael W. Fountain, Ph.D, MBA , Director, Center for Entrepreneurship. Pictured at left are College of Business Dean Robert Forsythe and Dr. Fountain. Above are business alumni Kunal Kishore and Ferdian Jap, with the Entrepreneurship Society.
George Wise, `67, Bonnie Wise, and `74, Jerry Grimes, M.A. `72, attended a Bulls Stampede happy hour at Gator’s Dockside hosted by the Greater Ocala Chapter.
Members of the D.C. Regional Chapter, right, got together to watch the Bulls play Georgetown. Above, from left to right are Kathy Dorf, `08; Rajiv Dembla, `92; Ken Kalunian, `92 and Emily Stone, `06.
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chapters & societies
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, former USF President Betty Castor, her husband Sam Bell, and activist/attorney/author J. Allison DeFoor II, `76 & M.A. `79, pictured in the center, took time from their busy schedules in Tallahassee to visit with students in the USF Alumni Association’s Tallahassee and Legislative Intern programs.
The USFAA Chicago Chapter is one of our most active chatpers. At right, from left to right, are Chapter leaders Alan Boughton, `85; Kelly Gitchel, `05 and Jason Faulkner, `03, with USFAA Director of Corporate Relations and Geographic Outreach Merrell Dickey, `87, and Amy Walsh, `85, at a happy hour hosted by USF Director of School of Art and Art History, Wally Wilson. 4 22
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No matter where you live, you’ll always be a Bull!
The USF Alumni Association has alumni chapters all over the country. We also have college and specialinterest societies for like-minded alumni. It’s easy to get involved. Just email the contact person of the group you’d like to visit.
Societies Architecture Alumni Adam Fritz adam@cgharchitects.com Black Alumni Felecia Brantley lbtdfmu18@hotmail.com Brian Campbell bcamp10331@aol.com Shomari Sanford shomari1906@yahoo.com Business Alumni Jamie Ellison jamie.ellison@memberstrust.com Education Alumni Freda Abercrombie aber2@aol.com Engineering Alumni Sandy Pettit s-pettit@verizon.net Entrepreneurship Alumni Ferdian Jap fjap@aimadvisoryandmanagement.com Geology Alumni Mike Schackne mschackne@gore.net Honors Alumni Lisa Provenzano Heugel lproven1@tampabay.rr.com Jewish Alumni Nicky Spivak nsspivak@tampadsl.net Kosove Alumni Justin Geisler justingeisler@hotmail.com
Manatee/Sarasota Sean Grosso sgrosso@sar.usf.edu
D.C. Regional Rajiv Dembla rajiv.dembla@gmail.com
Darren Gambrell dgambrell@sar.usf.edu
Lara Martin lsm4u1982@hotmail.com
Miami-Dade Carlos Rodriquez USFMiamialumni@aol.com
Dallas Ken Lettre klettre@comcast.net
Monroe (Key West) Kristen Condella kristnine@hotmail.com
Rob Smith Rob.Smith@atmosenergy.com
Greater Ocala Kathleen & William Bellamy icchoice-kathie@earthlink.net Jerald “Jerry” Grimes donnajer958@embarqmail.com Orlando Kevin Krause kkrause2@hotmail.com Palm Beach Scott Teich scott.teich@raymondjames.com Panama City Janet Caragan janetcaragan@yahoo.com Pasco County/New Tampa Annaliese Sergent asergent@live.com Paul Pimperl pimperl33@hotmail.com Pensacola/Spanish Fort/Mobile Nick Kessler nickess@aol.com Peter Kemp pjkemp629@gmail.com Pinellas Pat Jones pjones22@tampabay.rr.com
Beau Suthard bsuthard@coastalplanning.net
Polk Randy Dotson randy.dotson@gmail.com
Florida Chapters
St. Lucie Frank Pennetti Greater Tampa franker@adelphia.net Shaun Robinson srobinson@strongcollegestudents.com Tallahassee Phil Canto Brevard pcantompa@gmail.com Todd Bonanza bonanza298@aol.com
Barbara Lyn barbara@barbaralyn.com Broward Sara DuCuennois usfbrowardalumni@hotmail.com
4 At another get together, chapter members and friends toured the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago. Pictured are Jason Faulkner, holding the alumni sign, and his wife Connie, left. Next to Jason are Amy Walsh and Kelly Gitchel.
Houston Alan Goldsmith alshmaly@flash.net Michael Peppers mike.peppers@comcast.net
Marine Science Alumni Bruce Barber bbarber@terraenv.com
John Carpenter j-carpenter2@ti.com
Denver Mile High Mark A. Thompson brahman95@msn.com
Indianapolis Kelly Brummet kbrummett@ncaa.org Jeremy Sims jsims@shepherdins.com Los Angeles Janet Foster usfbullsnla@yahoo.com Anthony Rogers usfbullsnla@yahoo.com New York Valerie Berrios valerieberrios78@hotmail.com Michael Simpson michael.simpson@gs.com Northern Ohio Sean Chamberlin seanchamberlin@me.com Philadelphia/South Jersey Joe Ebner jebner@coventry.com Pittsburgh, PA Robb Myer ruther44@yahoo.com Phoenix Stephen Curry Scurry914@gmail.com
National Chapters Atlanta Denise Dimbath denisuela@hotmail.com Austin Brad Heath bradh@virtexassembly.com
Portland, OR Scott Chamberlain sc.28372@yahoo.com Raleigh, NC Bob Cohn bob.cohn@smithbarney.com St. Louis Mark Greenspahn markgstl@aol.com San Antonio, TX Ruben Matos captram02@yahoo.com
Alan Steinberg usfbrowardalumni@hotmail.com
Greater Boston Lisa Casillo casillo.lisa@gmail.com
Fort Myers Sanjay Kurian skurian@becker-poliakoff.com
Chicago Kelly Gitchel kelly.gitchel@nielson.com
Hernando Kevin Floyd kfloyd13@aol.com
Amy Walsh amy.walsh@pepsico.com
Corporate Affinity Group
Cincinnati Chris Kiley ckiley@good.com
Lockheed Martin – Oldsmar Barbara Julian barbara.julian@lmco.com
Jacksonville/St. Augustine Gary Hoog oldcitymunc1@yahoo.com Ellen Rosenblum rosenblum.ellen@gmail.com
Seattle-Tacoma, WA Jared Capouya jaredcapouya@gmail.com
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1994 A Blast from the Past ! U.S. PRESIDENT: William J. Clinton VICE PRESIDENT: Albert Gore, Jr. AVERAGE INCOME: $32,264 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE: 6.1% 1st CLASS STAMP: 29 cents
IN SCIENCE: White House launches a Web page; mass marketing campaigns are launched via email, introducing the term “spamming” to the Internet vocabulary; Dr. Ned First clones calves from cells of early embryos; the FDA approves the Flavr Savr tomato, the first geneticallyengineered food product.
IN THE ARTS: “ER” and “Friends” premiere on NBC, solidifying the network’s dominance over the Thursday night lineup; Nirvana front man, Kurt Cobain, commits suicide April 5; Steven Spielberg wins his first directing Oscar for “Schindler’s List” and the film wins Best Picture; Woodstock `94 commemorates the original concert, with Green Day and Nine Inch Nails joining Bob Dylan and the Allman Brothers. 24 24
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IN THE NEWS: President Clinton ends trade embargo on Vietnam Feb. 9; South Africa holds first interracial national election April 29 and Nelson Mandela is elected President; Supreme Court approves limits on abortion protests; U.S. sends forces to Persian Gulf. . AT USF: USF is the nation’s 18th-largest university in terms of enrollment; it is the 8th-largest urban university; former Education Commissioner and State Sen. Betty Castor becomes the university’s 5th president and the first female president; The Knight Oceanographic Research Center opens on the USF St. Petersburg campus. Sources: Infoplease.com; Wikipedia; USF archives; U.S. Census Bureau
By Mia Faucher Class of 2010 Graduation is fast approaching and I have been increasingly seeking counsel from those around me who have lived through the event and all that it entails. The discussions I have had in the past months have changed the way I view this impending benchmark in my life and have given me a sense of peace about the entire thing that I previously lacked. So, I thought, why should I be the only one to benefit from such reassuring and encouraging advice? Why not share it as my parting gift to you? After all, some of the people I spoke to figured these things out much later in life, leading me to believe that they may still be as relevant and enlightening for any one of you alumni out there right now as they have been for me, now that I’m about to join your ranks. I wish that I knew what I know now when I was younger… Not surprisingly, most of the advice I elicited from former Bulls had to do with employment. Our first thoughts as we see young adults approaching graduation from an undergraduate institution is usually focused on either getting a job or pursuing a graduate degree. As difficult as it can be to be admitted into a higher-level graduate program, facing the job market fresh out of college, especially in our current economy, can be emotionally taxing. Just ask 2003 University of South Florida graduate Cayla Lanier. “Nothing kills your confidence more than looking for a job – you apply for what seems like millions of them and you can easily start questioning your worth,” she says. Now an Academic Advisor for the Honors College at her alma mater, Lanier adds that when you do finally get that first job out of college, it is not going to be your “career job.” “Don’t hold out for the ‘perfect job’ straight out of school,” Lanier says. “Instead, find a job that has valuable side benefits or has the potential to get you to the places you do want to eventually go.” Renee Saltzman, also a 2003 USF grad, says that though these experiences may not be exactly what you want and may even seem like mistakes at the time, don’t be discouraged. “It was those weird turns and transitions I made that led me to a great place and helped me discover what I wanted to do with my life,” Saltzman says. “What mattered was that I was able to find a valuable experience in them that led me to the next step.” But how do you make it work once you’ve found yourself in the right place? Dennis Ference is confident that he knows the trick. An `88 alum, Ference says it’s not all about professional achievements and monetary success. “No matter what role you play, it’s the people you work with and the teamwork you engage in that allows you to enjoy the journey along the way,” he says.
Saltzman echoes Ference’s sentiments, adding that true success lies in finding friends along the way. “People always try to tell you ‘networking, networking, networking…’ But “networking” is so manufactured and mechanical. It’s the people you’re actually friends with and who you can call on later in life when you need them that make life great.” Simply put, Saltzman’s best life advice is “Don’t network. Build good relationships with people.” And since we’ve already established how much focus there is on the employment factor following graduation, Ference has a few more guiding principles to improve our work lives. Just as a job search can tempt us to question our self worth, so too can tying our identities to what we do. “You have to detach yourself from what you do and focus on the quality of the work you do and the extent to which you enjoy it. That’s what counts,” Ference says. Whether for students facing graduation or long-time alums, you better “bullieve” that these are some great words to live by, so get on it! n
SHARE A Memor y Excerpts of memories from members of the USF Alumni Association.
I’ll always remember the concerts on Crescent Hill and in the Empty Keg. I also remember how great a soccer team we had in the early-mid 1970s. I made many friends that I still keep in contact with all over the country. Finally, I remember how proud I was of our students and student government for protesting the war in Vietnam for almost a year in 1971! Wish we had such activists today. Matt Grisham, `75 My favorite USF memory was when I was officially invited to be a USF Ambassador. It was such an honor. President Genshaft welcomed each one of us and I received a certificate of achievement. It still have the picture of me and President Genshaft and the certificate hangs on my office wall. Sabrina Lewis, `03 I remember the Village. Those quad-type apartments are now gone and replaced by fraternity and sorority housing. I have lots of good memories of the times we spent by the pool, the clubhouse and the whole place in general. But with time, things change. I’m sure others will make many more happy memories. John Delia, `90 APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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Women in Leadership Care, Connect and Give
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hree women come to mind when Michele Norris thinks back on how she became the successful businesswoman that she is today.
“My mother, whom I lost when I was 27, taught me the value of family, integrity, compassion and service,” says Norris, who is a founding member and the 2010 chair of USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy. “My Aunt Vivian taught me how to embrace my spiritual side, live in the present and follow my heart. My mother-in-law Sandy has taught me the value of hard work, perseverance and a sense of humor.” Their legacy is what prompts Norris to pay it forward in her work with USF’s WLP, an organization whose mission is to cultivate women as volunteers, mentors and philanthropic leaders within their communities and the University. Founded in 2005 by USF President Judy Genshaft and noted philanthropist Carol Morsani, the WLP grants scholarships to deserving students and a research award to faculty members who focus their scholarly efforts on women or issues relating to women. They also present a Community Leadership award to women who exemplify the WLP’s values of leadership in charitable giving.
Norris, with more than 30 years of executive experience for companies such as Xerox, ADP and Boise Cascade Office Products/OfficeMax, is a good example of the changing face of modern philanthropy. Women have growing influence in charitable giving, according to recent studies by the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, and several other organizations. Women donors empathize with causes, place a high value on creating a tradition of charity within their families and are more likely to give during challenging economic times. “I heard the Dalai Lama speak at the 2009 Vancouver Peace Summit and he said, ‘The world will be saved by the western woman,’“ says Norris, who now serves as president of Navigen Leadership, a business consulting firm that specializes in the cross-generational workplace. “Women bring a different perspective to giving than men. There is more emotion and compassion … The personal stories are important to women. It becomes a cause and a transformational life force because we can put a face to the story.”
She remembers well what it was like to get a helping hand when she needed it. “I was able to attend USF due to an Alumni Association scholarship,” Norris says.“When I hear the compelling stories of our scholarship recipients, I appreciate the role that USF plays … and I become more impassioned to remain involved and contribute my time and treasure.” To find out how you can get involved in USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy, visit www. usf.edu/wlp By Karla Jackson, `88 2010 WLP Scholarship Recipients WLP Endowed Scholarship (made possible by the WLP Founding Members) – Nourhan Abdel-Rahim Elsie A. Moore Memorial Scholarship (made possible by Dr. Kathleen Moore) – Victoria Spera Esther Schneid Memorial Scholarship (made possible by Ms. Nancy Schneid) – Bethany Rowell Vincent Zecchino/Dream Givers USA Endowed Scholarship (made possible by the same) – Deanndra Burrows
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Rod Reder, Sociology `77, is a vice president
Jimmy Johnson, Management `65, is serving a second term as mayor of the city of Seminole. Johnson also serves as executive director of the Seminole Chamber of Commerce.
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Doug Baird, Management `71, was promoted to senior vice president of Barron Collier Companies. He is a 31-year veteran of Barron Collier and also runs Collier Insurance agency. Sonja Garcia, M.A. Library & Information Sciences `77, retired as associate library director for USF’s Tampa Campus Library. She was the first African American woman to serve on the University of South Florida’s Board of Trustees. She is also on the national board of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Gene Gray, Mass Communications `76, was appointed as a delegate to the Stakeholders Council for Enterprise Florida. Gray will serve as a liaison of the Florida Association of Counties to the Council, where he will represent counties’ interests in pursuit of economic growth and employment opportunities. Gray, who has worked for Hillsborough County for 33 years, has partnered with USF on a number of crucial economic development initiatives, most recently as part of the team that brought a Draper Labs R&D Center to the USF Tampa Campus and production facilities to Pinellas County.
Diana L. Moore, Finance `78 & Special Education M.A. `92, is now working as a financial advisor for Edward Jones Investments in Ocala. Betty Otter-Nickerson, Psychology `76, was appointed president of Sage North America Healthcare. Otter-Nickerson is responsible for the strategic vision and operations of the division, which is based in Tampa, and she will report to Sue Swenson, chief executive of Sage North America. The company provides business management applications and services for small and mid-size businesses. Previously, Otter-Nickerson was chief operating officer of the LiveStrong Foundation, founded by cyclist Lance Armstrong, and previously held executive roles at BMC Software, Vincera Software and Gallery Watch. She is a Life Member of the USF Alumni Association.
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for the National Institute of Crime Prevention. He served with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa for 29 years, retiring in 2006 as a uniform deputy commander. Reder was the Domestic Violence coordinator for the Sheriff’s Office for seven years. He has conducted training for USF, Florida State University and the U.S. Army. He was also part of a training team that established the first domestic violence training program for police in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Reder is recognized nationwide as a teacher, lecturer and expert in the field of domestic and sexual violence. He has received numerous awards, such as the Florida Governor’s Peace At Home award. As a member of the Florida Governor’s Domestic Violence Task Force, he helped to write many of Florida’s domestic violence statutes. He has appeared as an expert on the NBC Today Show, MSNBC News, Court TV and Inside Edition. Reder is a graduate of the 109th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course in Louisville, KY.
William Rousseau, Communications `76, is a vice president for the National Institute of Crime Prevention. He recently retired from the Tampa Police Department as a detective sergeant after 29 years of service. He was the department’s Domestic Violence coordinator for seven years. He created and supervised the department’s Family Violence - Sex Crimes Unit. Rousseau is recognized nationwide as a domestic violence teacher and expert. Edward S. Sachs, Political Science `77, recently gave a lecture titled “Forensic Internet Investigation” for the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) South Dade Chapter meeting held in January in Miami. Sachs, a certified forensic accountant and certified fraud examiner, lectured about the advantages and disadvantages of utilizing the Internet as an investigative tool.
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David Butler, Mass Communications
`88, is vice president of Global Design for Coca-Cola. He was recently featured in Fast Company, a magazine that focuses on creative business people who spark change in the marketplace.
Most recently, her portfolio included research, instructional and access services. In this role, she has supervised 26 professional librarians and more than 40 support staff. She also served as primary investigator for a $2 million grant from the National Archives/National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Prior to joining Boston College, Carney was employed as a librarian at Loyola University Chicago.
Christopher J. Centeno, M.D. `89, currently medical director of the Centeno-Schultz Clinic. Centeno is an international expert in musculoskeletal, spinal and neurological injury caring for approximately 10,000 patients and authoring more than 25 medical publications that are indexed in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. He published the world’s first clinical case reports on the use of mesenchymal stem cells in orthopedic patients. He continues this research, having delivered more orthopedic stem cell treatments than any other physician worldwide, more than 500 orthopedic stem cell treatments. He also oversees the world’s largest database of clinical outcomes/complications tracking for autologous, orthopedic stem cell re-implantations. Centeno is also a founding member and medical director of the International Cellular Medicine Society. Through ICMS, he also has worked with other stem cell experts to produce international guidelines for stem cell use as well as an International Re-implantation Registry. Centeno completed his residency at the Institute for Rehabilitation Research, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Baylor College of Medicine. He is double-board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as Pain Medicine.
Colleen Chappell, Public Relations `88, has moved her public relations agency, ChappellRoberts, to a new location: Centro Ybor. The full-service advertising agency, which has been working in nearby offices in Ybor for nearly five years, has 26 full-time employees. The new office, previously home to the retailer International Bazaar, has approximately 7,000 square feet of space, with room for expansion. Jennifer Davis, Accounting `80, has joined Shinn & Company LLC as a staff accountant.
Kathleen M. Carney, Library and Information
Nimish Doshi, MBA `88, was promoted to vice
Sciences `81, associate university librarian at Boston College, was named the director of library services at the College of the Holy Cross. During more than two decades at Boston College, Carney has held positions of steadily increasing responsibility.
Chuck Hicks, Finance `83, was promoted to president of the South Florida region of Seaside
president of business operations for Northrop Grumman’s Technical Services sector.
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National Bank & Trust. Hicks is an 18-year banking veteran, a member of the Florida Oceanographic Society and the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce.
Lauren Lovell, Education Leadership M. Ed. `87, was named interim executive director of Eden Autism Services Florida. Lovell has more than 30 years of experience working in public school systems with children and adults who have behavioral and emotional disorders, including autism. A board certified behavior analyst, she has completed a doctoral study at USF in special education program development. She also served as an adjunct instructor for Nova Southeastern University for six years. Lovell served as president of the Council for Exceptional Children’s Gulf Coast Chapter for two years. She is also a member of the Florida Council for Children with Behavioral Disorders and has been recognized for her work by the Florida Council for Exceptional Children.
Israel Morejon, Electrical Engineering `88, is CEO and president of LEDnovation, a Tampa company that offers environmentally conscious LED lighting and technology solutions. Prior to that, he was chief technology director at Jabil. He is also a member of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA). Lance Servais, Marketing `82, was appointed CEO of HB&G Building Products.
Caren Bebchuck Singer, M.D. `80, is practicing internal medicine as part of MDVIP Concierge Medicine. She lives in Fort Lauderdale with her husband of 30 years, Dr. Glenn Singer. They have three daughters.
Brad Sparkman, Criminology `88, started a
has won several prestigious awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award, an Obie Award and a Bessie Award.
Steven R. Woodruff, Chemical Engineering `86, Sixth Congressional District Representative, was appointed by Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to the Board of Natural Resources. Woodruff is a licensed professional engineer , president and chief executive officer of Woodruff & Howe Environmental Engineering, Inc. He is a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the American Consulting Engineering Council (ACEC), and the ACEC of Georgia. Woodruff also is active with the American Water Works Association and served on the governing board of the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District. He is a member of the board of directors for Terra Renewal Services and the board of directors for the Cherokee County Water & Sewage Authority. Woodruff and his wife, Lisa, have two sons.
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Angela Diane Alfaro, Chemistry, `96 & M.D. `00, graduated from the Florida Hospital Family Practice Program in Orlando. She is married to Rafael (Max) Alfaro and has four children. She currently lives in Haines City and works at St. Anthony’s Primary Care in St. Petersburg. Alex N. Anton, Chemistry `95 and Medicine `02, works for the Pediatric Health Care Alliance in Citrus Park. He completed his residency at University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville and worked as a volunteer with All Children’s Hospital Big Buddy Program at the Children’s Cancer Center throughout his undergraduate and graduate studies. Anton was honored with a Patients’ Choice recognition in 2009 as one the top physicians most highly regarded by their patients.
marital counseling practice, Progressive Life Coaching, with his wife, Stacey Sparkman, a boardcertified behavior analyst who owns Progressive Behavior Management. Previous to opening the practice, Sparkman was a private investigator.
Ronald Baldwin, Jr., Accounting `95, was appointed JBI, Inc.’s chief financial officer. Baldwin is a certified public accountant and has more than 15 years experience in public accounting.
Dottie Washington, Communications `88, is a
Michael Barton, Accounting `92 & MACC`98, was
career counselor for USF and a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority.
Robert Wierzel, Theatre `80, is the lighting designer for the Bill T. Jones/ Arne Zane Dance Company. He had his first Broadway credit for “Fela,” directed by Bill T. Jones, a hit Broadway show about Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. After graduating from USF, Wierzel earned an MFA from Yale and
named vice president of financial planning in the Wealth Banking Group of Whitney National Bank’s Tampa Bay region.
Lisa Fagan-Brown, Elementary Education `91 & M.Ed `97, was named as the Pinellas County School District’s Outstanding Educator 2010 on Jan. 20 in a ceremony at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Fagan-Brown is a library information specialist at James B. Sanderlin Elementary IB World School.
Timothy Boyett, Public Health `98 and Medicine `02, practices diagnostic radiology in Pensacola.
Michele Kay (Hurst) Chai, M.D. `92, lives in Manlius, NY, with her husband Jonathan and their three kids, Nicholas, Benjamin, and Madeleine. She finished serving in the Air Force in 2002, and is now a part-time neonatologist in Syracuse, NY. Kandi W. Deitemeyer, Public Relations `90, M.A. Guidance & Counselor Education `96 & Ed.D `02, is the ninth president of College of The Albemarle in North Carolina. She has served as vice president of Academic Programs and Services at Davidson County Community College in Lexington, NC, since May 2008. Prior to that, she served as the college provost for Gateway Community and Technical College in Covington, KY, from July 2006 to May 2008. She served as vice president of Student Services from 2005 to 2006 and dean of Student Services from 2003 to 2005 at Sandhills Community College in Pinehurst, NC. From 2000 to 2001, she served as the director of education programs at the University of South Florida in Lakeland. Prior to that position, she was the director of Academic Programs from 1999 to 2000. From 1997 to 1999, she served as the assistant director of Student Services at Polk Community College in Winter Haven. From 1992 to 1997, she served the college as the coordinator of Academic Advising and as an advisor.
Richard W. Earp, Civil Engineering `96, is an engineering department manager at E Sciences, Inc., overseeing the organization’s engineering group. Earp, formerly with Osceola County Public Works and Orange County Public Works department, has more than 11 years of extensive municipal engineering experience. During his tenure as a municipal water engineer, Earp specialized in watershed master planning and stormwater management design and permitting.
Anton Hopen, Interdisciplinary Sciences `91, is managing partner at Smith & Hopen, U.S. Patent Attorneys. He is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Law, where he received the Presidential Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement. Hopen is admitted to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, all U.S. District Courts in Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He has been recognized as an expert in intellectual property law by the Wall
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When USF’s founding First Lady Grace Allen established the John and Grace Allen Honors College Scholarship through a generous estate bequest, she must have had students like Nathan Moore in mind.
Your legacy.
Grace Allen
Our future.
Her bequest provided Nathan with the gift of both time and money. The scholarship eased his financial burden, and he’s using the time he would have been working to succeed in and out of the classroom. A double major in economics and math, Nathan is also a volunteer in supporting victims of domestic violence in Hillsborough County. In so doing, he’s ensured that Allen’s legacy will be felt far beyond his future alone. To create a legacy of your own, contact Kelly Ritrievi, J.D., Senior Director of Gift Planning at (813) 974-8846 or kritriev@admin.usf.edu.
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Street Journal, which frequently publishes his opinion on complex intellectual property matters. He regularly lectures at the UF College of Law, Florida State University and USF on intellectual property law. He has also appeared in the Business Journal, Law Review, Money and Biotechnology Law Report. Hopen is rated “AV” by the Martindale-Hubble peer review rating and is the director of Innovation Express, a program that teaches young students about intellectual property law.
Kathy Iwanowski, Art `94, graduated with an MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts from Goddard College in Vermont and has been selected as a co-presenter at the June 2010 VSA International Conference in Washington, D.C.
Nicole Johnson, Mass Communications `96, is the new diabetes ambassador for AmMed Direct. She will help educate the public about the Better Care Program, a service that provides free personal consultations with certified diabetes educators who are registered nurses and registered dietitians. Licensed pharmacists are also available to answer questions. As a diabetic and former Miss America 1999, Johnson travels internationally as a public speaker and consultant, has authored diabetes books and cookbooks and hosted a television program about diabetes on CNBC. She earned her Master of Public Health degree from the University of Pittsburgh, a Master of Journalism from Regent University, and is currently seeking her Doctorate of Public Health degree from USF. Sherry Kelley, Management `94, was named to The Lakeland Ledger’s “20 Professionals to Watch in the Next Decade” list. Kelly is the senior vice president and retail branch administrator for Citizens Bank & Trust and participates in the Auburndale Chamber of Commerce, Hartridge Academy Elementary, and Auburndale Rotary.
Tim Kimball, Art History `96, is in the thesis phase of his Master’s of Architecture program at USF, after years of study. Kimball, who became a quadriplegic after a bar fight 20 years ago, has been persistent about finishing his degree, spending hours a day on his computer, which he operates with his mouth stick and voice recognition software. He hopes to work in a small design firm or start his own business. Jennifer Kreeb, Finance `98, married Jeff Joiner March 7, 2009, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Tampa.
Dora Limoncelli, Psychology `96 & M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `99, has a private counseling practice in Sarasota, where she is a member of the Child & Family Institute. Her practice focuses on adolescents, families, couples and individuals. Bey Mario Lombana, Marketing `95, welcomed his new daughter Ana Giselle Lombana on Nov. 26, 2009, Thanksgiving Day. Lombana is a member of the USF Alumni Association’s Miami Chapter. Ruben Matos, MPH `92, was promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel in the United States Air Force. He serves in the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine in Texas. Tyra Read, Business Administration `97, is an attorney and recently became a shareholder in the law firm of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. She represents individual buyers and sellers, as well as developers, builders and private lenders in a wide variety of residential and commercial real estate matters. Read earned her law degree from Stetson University in 2000.
Paige Fisher Simpson, Mass Communications `90, and her husband, Gary Simpson, owners of Simpson Air, won the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award. It’s the first time in the chamber’s 29-year history that an HVAC service organization has won the award. Simpson Air won in the 21-to-50 employee category. Simpson Air is the retail division of Simpson Mechanical (created in 1999) and one of the most trusted air conditioning companies in Tampa Bay. The Simpsons are Life Members of the USF Alumni Association.
Douglas Stein, Finance `96, was named president of HMS National, Inc., a leading provider of home warranties. In his expanded role, Stein will focus on growing the HMS client base and maximizing customer lifetime value through a range of leading marketing, sales and client management strategies. After graduating summa cum laude from USF, he earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, where he was a dean’s list scholar.
Andy Wood, Marketing `91, was recently named Director of 203k Operations for American Mortgage in Tampa. Wood is a HUD-certified instructor and was selected to teach continuing education for the State of Florida. Since
1992, he has been one of the nations’ top originators of FHA 203k rehabilitation loans. Wood provides monthly training classes to Realtors, contractors, engineers and architects in the Tampa area. He married Holly in Cancun, Mexico, last year and they are expecting their son “Tyce” (a future Bull) this month.
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Suzy Alarie, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `09, recently earned national accreditation as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Sandro Aristil, Finance `04, is assistant vice president of sales for asset management services at Raymond James and Associates, where he has worked since graduating from USF. Jeff Bergamo, Accounting `09, was hired as a staff accountant at Kenneth Jarvis, LLC.
Valerie Berrios, Mass Communications `01, authored The Bridesmaid’s Companion: The Complete Guide to Attending the Bride, published by Hearst Communications. Berrios, who lives in Brooklyn, is the chair of the USF Alumni Association’s New York Chapter. Rachel A. Bomberger, M.A. Library and Information Sciences `03, assisted the Sarah D. and L. Kirk McKay, Jr., Archives Center at Florida Southern College in launching two major digital collections related to the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Bomberger selected materials, supervised the scanning and cataloged each element of the archival collections for FSC as its Visiting Metadata/Catalog Librarian. She previously interned with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, where she helped archive a collection of photographs by Addison Scurlock.
Quintin Boston, `03 & M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `05, is a full-time adjunct professor at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, where he is teaching three courses. Sarah Buckner, Marketing `09, leveraged her marketing practicum internship into a full-time job at Busch Gardens. She now manages the internship program and position that she once held.
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classnotes ago, Burton spent five seasons as an assistant at Oregon State, and two seasons at Portland State. His first coaching job was as a graduate assistant at USF, following a playing career at Washington where he helped the Huskies to three consecutive bowl appearances and was a three-time Pac-10 Conference all-academic selection.
Maria Colaco, Biomedical Sciences `04, was a guest artist at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, where she led the dance department in some of her original choreography. Colaco is also working on a music video for recording artist Athena Reich. The Indo-American Arts Council, in collaboration with Middlesex County College in New Jersey, presented MariaColacoDance’s piece “Site of Departure, Source of Arrival: Art of the South Asian Diaspora” in March. MariaColacoDance is a NYC-based dance/theatre company founded and directed by Colaco. All 11 members of MariaColacoDance are USF alumni, who are professional actors and/or dancers living and working in New York City.
Cyndie Campbell, M.S. Nursing `01, was presented with an award from the St. Petersburg Hogs for Hope for her leadership role in helping to organize a benefit ride, Raising Mental Health Awareness, to raise funds for the Suncoast Centers. About 40 riders participated in the inaugural event on Oct. 17. Iraida V. Carrion, Ph.D Anthropology `07, was the recipient of the 2009 Career Catalyst Award in Cancer Disparity Research from the University of South Florida/Moffitt Cancer Center’s Research Training and Education Core (RTEC). The $10,000 award is part of RTEC’s efforts to develop a cadre of competent, well-trained minority researchers and healthcare professionals who will be prepared to effectively address cancer disparities among people of varying ethnicities. Carrion will use the award to fund her pilot study, “Exploring Disparities in Healthcare Decision Preferences of End Stage Cancer Diagnosis among Columbians, Mexicans, and Puerto Ricans.”
Jason Carter, Accounting `02, was named as the new chief financial officer for IT Authorities in Tampa. The managed services provider was ranked as the “#1 Best Company to Work for in Florida” by Florida Trend Magazine in 2009. During a career that spans over a decade of finance, operations and general management, Carter’s experience includes leadership positions with Brown & Brown Insurance, where he was regional operations supervisor 32
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overseeing accounting, human resources, IT and facility management for 23 branches, and with the Trenam Kemker law firm, where he served as accounting manager.
Damu Cherry, Wellness `00, placed first at the 2010 Boston Reebok Indoor Games in the Women’s 60-Meter Hurdles in February with a time of 8.00 seconds, positioning her among the top twenty performances in the world this season for the event. Cherry is also a 2008 Olympian.
Steven Chew, MHA `09, is a contract specialist for Tampa General Hospital. He is also a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) and a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Ashley Cole, `06 & MPH `09, is a research coordinator for J&M Shuler, an orthopedic surgeon in Athens, GA. As part of a U.S. Department of Defense grant, the company is evaluating a new device that uses near-infrared spectroscopy to diagnose acute compartment syndrome.
Tracy Collins, M.Ed `02, was named to The Lakeland Ledger’s “20 Professionals to Watch in the Next Decade” list. She became principal of Lakeland High in 2008 after serving as assistant principal of curriculum. Prior to attending USF, she attended Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, earning a degree in biology and chemistry with a focus on molecular genetics. She previously worked as a cancer research scientist at Friends Medical Science Research at Bay Pines Veterans Administration Clinic before going into teaching.
David Cumberland, Accounting `08, was appointed 2010 treasurer of the Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce. Tami Klee Epting, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences `06, retired March 31, 2010, following a 35-year career with the State of Florida, including employment with USF from 1974 to 1981 and with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs in Largo, where she was a human resource officer for 21 years. Epting graduated from high school in 1972 and earned her college degree after 34 years of night classes. It was one of the proudest and most exciting days of her life. Rebecca Flanders, MFA `09, was invited to exhibit her artwork at the CIRCA International Art Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Jan. 29-Feb 4.
Ivan Reyes-Garcia, MFA `09, was invited to exhibit his artwork at the CIRCA International Art Fair in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Jan. 29-Feb 4. Paul Giles, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `06, has earned national certifications as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and as a Vocational/Work Evaluator.
Gloria Gonzalez, Art `06, is a creative design specialist at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, in the marketing department. She also was the project leader for its Grow4students Web site, which won a first-place gold ADDY award in the Consumer Flash Website category from the American Advertising Federation. Joe Gruters, MBA `02, has joined Shinn & Company, LLC as a staff accountant. David Hogeboom, MPH `07, and colleagues Robert J. McDermott, Karen M. Perrin, Hana Osman and Bethany A. Bell-Ellison, co-authored an article for Educational Gerontology entitled, “Internet Use and Social Networking Among Middle Aged and Older Adults.”
Giffe Johnson, MPH `05 & Ph. D `08, was selected as a 2010 Science Communications Fellow by Environmental Health Sciences. He will work with reporters and writing staff at EHS to produce original research reviews and commentaries on media coverage of new research. Additionally, they will be available as sources to journalists seeking information for stories related to environmental health. Johnson is a research assistant professor in USF’s College of Public Health. He conducts human epidemiology and toxicological investigations within the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. His current research includes pesticide biomonitoring in agricultural workers and investigating cell functions that protect the liver from chemical insult.
Seth Kanowitz, Medicine `01, is a board-certified otolaryngologist with Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists of Morristown, LLC.
Cheryl A. Kassed, Public Health `00 & Medical Sciences `02, is senior research leader and research communicator at Thomson Reuters, Healthcare & Science. She lives in Wheaton, MD, with her husband, Geoffrey Patton, Ph.D, a 1997 graduate of USF’s College of Medicine, Dept of Pathology, and her four wonderful dogs. Her work focuses on co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, advances in pharmacology, adolescent brain
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development, and dementias. Kassed also has an M.S. in Medical Sciences/Pharmacology from USF’s College of Medicine and an MSPH in Environmental and Occupational Health from USF’s College of Public Health.
Marialis Kirk, Biomedical Science `09, was accepted into pharmacy school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton and will begin her studies in the fall. Kirk minored in Public Health at USF. Barbara LoFrisco, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `07, is a licensed mental health counselor and
clinical sexologist, certified by the American Board of Sexology (ABS).
in the form of food, water, medical care and other necessities.
Emily Marrero, Elementary Education `01, was named the Philip Shore Elementary Teacher of the Year. She is currently enrolled in USF’s Educational Leadership Master’s Program.
Nohra Martinez, Chemical Engineering `00, has
Lara Martin, Anthropology `05, is a program associate in the Department of Health and Nutrition at Save the Children, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need. Lara travelled to Haiti with the organization to offer assistance
Grace Moran, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `05, recently earned national accreditation as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
In the Bulls Eye … Bob Gomez,
taken a position with Florida Power and Light in San Angelo, TX, as plant manager for their Wind Turbine facility.
Alison Oberne, MPH `09, works at Vanderbilt Medical Center as a research coordinator for
Mass Communications `78
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ob Gomez’ mother, Dalia Gomez, was walking in the 2nd Annual Forest Hills Methodist Church Walk-A-Thon in 2004 when she was hit by a car being driven by an elderly man with sight problems. She was killed instantly. That loss inspired USF alumnus Bob Gomez, `78, to found Dalia’s Reach, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to university families who have lost a loved one as a result of a sudden tragedy. Gomez, a successful Tampa commercial real estate developer, was devastated when his mother was killed. As president of Site to Key SM Services, he runs a business that focuses on site selection, land procurement, development, overall company vision, and also offers comprehensive services for companies seeking to own or lease their own corporate facilities. “The fact that your loved one is gone and you did not have a chance to say goodbye can be life altering, and in many cases, a senseless death can leave a person with haunting memories of why and how that loved one passed. This is the way I felt,” Gomez said. “In the ensuing days, I realized that I was going to be OK when family and friends began to support me … The mundane things I had to worry about were somehow taken care of by many of those family members and supporters.” Gomez initially wanted to bring that same type of comfort to everyone enduring the shock of a sudden loss such as his. In 2007, he formed Dalia’s Reach, Inc. as a 501(c)3 organization, to offer grieving families the simple necessities that can seem overwhelming in the aftermath of a tragedy, such as transportation, lodging, meals and counseling. “However, helping the world, as it seemed, became a daunting task,” he said. “I needed a more targeted, focused approach; a smaller group that uniquely needed the services I was willing to offer through Dalia’s Reach.” Gomez found his focus at USF when a well-known sports figure lost his son in a sudden and tragic way on the campus. He realized then that college and university campuses could use his help, and the grieving parents needed it the most. Through Dalia’s Reach, Gomez has assisted six grieving families at three Hillsborough County campuses. He has a close working relationship with the deans at all three – USF, Hillsborough Community College and the University of Tampa – and the organization is growing to reach other colleges and universities in the bay area, and eventually throughout Florida.
Bob Gomez visits the new Student Memorial Corner in the MLK Plaza on the Tampa campus. First, the dean calls the family and “the next call is to us,” Gomez said. In November 2008, Dalia’s Reach provided support to the Division of Student Affairs at USF in response to two different tragedies that resulted in student deaths. “Dalia’s Reach provided a thoughtful and meaningful process on approaching the needs of families during a terrible time of grief,” said Assistant Vice President and Dean for Students Dr. Kevin M. Banks in a letter. “… As the university official tasked with dealing with these unfortunate circumstances, I can honestly say that Dalia’s Reach was there when we needed to help the families of our students.” Gomez thinks his mother would be pleased with his efforts. “My mother was always reaching out to help people and this is surely a way she would have liked to help families who lost their loved ones,’’ he said. To learn more about Dalia’s Reach, visit www.daliasreach.org. By Christine Makar, `10 APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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classnotes the Pharmacist Intervention for Low Literacy in Cardiovascular Disease (PILL-CVD) Study. She is conducting a qualitative evaluation of the study and identifying the best practices for future research and implementation.
Danny Rosenthal, Medicine `01, received a Master’s degree in Biomedical Informatics and an MPH, then moved to Washington, D.C. where he now lives and is finishing up an Internal Medicine residency.
Allison Renee Raver, Communications `00, was named the 2009 Young Business Woman of the Year by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. She is the CEO of Raver Medical LLC. Her company sells Arthrex capital equipment, instruments and implants to orthopedic surgeons, hospitals and outpatient surgery centers.
Lisa Rubino, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `06, recently earned national accreditation as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Joan Reid, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `04, passed her doctoral comprehensive exams in Criminology with distinction. She was the first and only student from her cohort to pass. Reid is a licensed mental health counselor and certified rehabilitation counselor with seven years of professional experience counseling sexual assault victims. She also teaches Research Methods as an adjunct instructor for the Department of Criminology at USF. Her research concerns are human trafficking, child abuse and sexual violence. As a member of the coalition against human trafficking, Reid is active in local efforts to combat trafficking. Findings from her doctoral research were incorporated into a report provided to the U.S. Congress assessing the current level of social services available to adolescent victims of sex trafficking and encouraging the implementation of victim-centered judicial protocols for minors who become entrapped in sex trafficking.
LaShanta J. Rice, MPH `08, recently joined the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She will be a project coordinator for the Institute for Families in Society. Rice was also accepted into a Ph.D program in Health Promotion, Education & Behavior at USC.
Adeeb Saleh, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling `05, was admitted to medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA.
Justin Troller, Political Science `03, was named to The Lakeland Ledger’s “20 Professionals to Watch in the Next Decade” list. He has been a Lakeland City Commissioner since 2008 and also teaches at Lakeland High School, where he is a coach for the wrestling and junior varsity football teams. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in educational leadership at USF. He is a graduate of the Lakeland Police Academy, former president of the academy’s alumni association, a member of Historic Lakeland, the Polk Museum of Art and Read Lakeland.
Julia Stenzel, M.A. Rehabilitation Counseling
Anthony Troutman, Interdisciplinary Sciences,
`08, works at the Center for Cognition and Communication in New York City. She facilitates cognitive rehabilitative therapy with individuals who have traumatic brain injury, with the goal of helping patients recover their memory skills, concentration, attention, executive functioning, reasoning skills, visual spatial skills and verbal functioning.
`05, was named to The Lakeland Ledger’s “20 Professionals to Watch in the Next Decade” list. He is head junior varsity football coach, assistant track and field coach, and world history and special education teacher at Kathleen High School. He also participates in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Male 2 Men, a men’s ministry; Clint Wright Foundation, a scholarship program; and Education and Enlightenment, a group that organizes education events for youth in Lakeland.
In Memoriam Toni F. Brummond, M.Ed `92, 2/15/2010 Robert Fernandez, DDS, `00, 1/03/2010 Karen George, `81 & M.A. `85, 1/08/2010 Darrin Greck, `82, 3/12/2010 Amber Danielle Harpe, `08, 1/05/2010 Marion S. Hartstein, `72 & M.A. `79, 2/06/2010 Frank Hoff Jr., `66 & M.S. `76, 1/28/2010 Dale Hunt, `77, 1/18/2010 Jerry Lee Noe, `78, 2/05/2010 Debra Ann Pressly, M.A. `93, 12/31/2009 Susan Salzer, `75, 2/25/10 Alexis Saunders, M.A. `06, 3/07/2010 Robert C. Sprenkle Jr., M.Ed `01, 2/18/2010 Andrea Zolnier Thelen, `94 & Ph.D `07, 3/06/2010
Charles H. Wagner, `67, 2/23/2010 Carol Winters, M.Ed `88, 2/06/2010 Richard Winters, `63, 2/15/2010 Sandra Graham Younts, `72 & MBA `75, 3/03/2010
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Robert Vincent, ProfessionalTechnical Writing `00 & M.A. Criminal Justice Administration `08, was promoted to Chief of Police for the City of Gulfport in Pinellas County. The department has 29 officers and a support staff of 10. It patrols a city of about 12,000 residents.
Matthew Vuturo, MBA `05, was appointed as the new director of sales and marketing at GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services, Inc. Desiré White, M.A, Rehabilitation Counseling `09, recently earned national accreditation as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
athletics
One-on-one with
Skip Holtz
By Kevin Jackson
Class of 1985
Florida? Miami?
Bring it on, says the Bulls new head football coach.
Q.
How did you get the nickname Skip? What’s your given name?
A.
My father wanted me to be Louis, Jr., and didn’t want me to be called Junior, so I have had Skip since I came home from the hospital. Even when I was young, I didn’t know myself by any other name. I even went to first grade and came home excited because there was a kid in my class with the same last name as me but he wasn’t there today. His name was Louis. I didn’t even know what my real name was when I was a little kid. I’ve been known as Skip since the beginning.
Q.
Was your father as intense at home as a parent as he was as a coach and as he is now in the television studio? 4 APRIL 2010 | ALUMNIVOICE
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One-on-one with
Skip Holtz
A.
When you messed up he was. When you did wrong he was, but not as an everyday parent.
Q.
Did you talk to him about the opportunity to come to USF? If so, what were his thoughts?
A.
Very positive. Very complimentary about the program. An up-and-rising program. A lot of potential here. Relatively young program and an opportunity to put your stamp on it. Thought it was a great opportunity.
Q.
Did you ever consider doing anything else professionally besides coaching?
A.
I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I went to Notre Dame and was a Business Management major, but when the light was at the end of the tunnel and it came close to graduation, I couldn’t see myself leaving the sport I’d been around my whole life, so I decided to give coaching a try and went down and worked for Bobby Bowden. There’s not anything else I’d rather do.
Q. How is your family adjusting to the area? A.
They haven’t yet. Trey, my oldest son, is doing great. He has come down and he and I are playing the bachelors here in Tampa. He’s doing really well with the adjustment period. The rest of the family will come down soon.
Q.
What will be the biggest change Bulls fans will see in their team in the upcoming season? How will you make your mark on this team?
A.
They’ll play hard. At this point it’s hard for me to tell what we are going to do schematically offensively and defensively until we really have an opportunity to get out on the field and see where we are and really what we need to do as an offensive and defensive football team. It’s hard for me that question this early.
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Q.
In past seasons, penalties have been a real problem for the Bulls. How do you help the team reverse that trend?
A.
You coach it. They put “coach” in front of our names for a reason. We’re teachers. We’re educators and we’ve got to teach our players what it takes to win and lose. There are some mistakes that can cost you a football game and there are others that you can live with. We just have to make sure that we understand the importance that a penalty plays in the grand scheme of things.
Q.
Quarterback B.J. Daniels is a duel-threat talent, as was Matt Grothe before him. Does your offensive philosophy allow those types of quarterbacks to make plays instinctively, or will there be more emphasis on a conventional approach?
A.
Again, when we get on the grass I’ll know a lot more about that – when we have the opportunity to get on the grass and get the balls in the air. When you watch B.J. Daniels play, he’s got tremendous playmaking ability, and I like the way he scrambles around and keeps his eyes up and makes big plays, but I’m really not looking for B.J. Daniels to be our leading ball carrier this season.
Q.
The Bulls seemed to be outsized against Rutgers and Miami. Do the Bulls need to get bigger on the lines in order to beat those teams?
A.
I don’t necessarily always think bigger is better. We must improve as a football team to be able to play with those teams.
Q.
How do you like the Bulls chances against the Gators? What will it take to beat them?
A.
I think it’ll be a great measuring stick for us to have the opportunity to play a team that’s had that type of success. We talk about wanting to compete in the BIG EAST and those are the games that really excite me to play, the Pittsburghs and the Connecticuts and the Rutgers and the West Virginias and the Cincinnatis, but I think having the opportunity to play a couple non-conference teams like Florida and Miami help you grow as a program. I think it’s impossible to understand what a nationally competitive level is until you get on the field and play with it. With Florida’s and Miami’s success on the field, it’ll be a great measuring stick for us. I’m really excited about just having the opportunity to play them.
calendar
your membership in action
APRIL 18 Polo Matches at the Villages Polo Club, Ocala. Call Jerry Grimes at 352-750-2987 or Kathie Bellamy at 352-291-2703 to RSVP. 22 2010 USF Geology Expo & 2010 Spring Rockbreaker, 1-5 p.m., USF Geo Park, 28.060317,-82.419906, Magnolia Drive, USF Tampa campus. The Rockbreaker follows the Expo. Visit www.USFalumni.org/geology for details. 22 New York Chapter: USF Alumni Jazz Night, 6:30 p.m., Fat Cat, 75 Christopher St., NYC. Visit www.USFalumni.org/NewYork for details. 24 DC Regional Chapter: Wine Tour Social. Visit www.USFalumni.org/dc for details. 29 Business Alumni Society Presents: Cinco de Mayo at the Tampa Club, 6 p.m., 101 E. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 4200, downtown Tampa. Visit www.USFalumni.org/coba for details. MAY 7-8 USF Tampa Commencement, 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, USF Sun Dome. 9 USF St. Petersburg Commencement, 6 p.m., Progress Energy Center for the Arts, Mahaffey Theater. 9-10 USF Polytechnic Commencement, 7 p.m., Youkey Theater, Lakeland Center. 19 USF: Unstoppable in Fort Lauderdale. Visit www.unstoppable.usf.edu for details. 19-25 USF: Unstoppable in Atlanta. Visit www.unstoppable.usf.edu for details. 27-31 USF Alumni Caribbean Cruise on the Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Sea. Visit www.USFalumni.org/travel for details. JUNE 12-13 15 15-24
USF Botanical Gardens 10th Annual Butterfly, Herb & Native Plant Fair, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., USF Tampa campus, $5. Visit www.cas.usf.edu/garden for details. New York Chapter: Rock Opera Concert at Carnegie Hall, 8 p.m. Visit www.USFalumni.org/NewYork for details. Music and Media Technology Camp, grades 6-12, USF Tampa campus, College of The Arts, $250. Visit http://music.arts.usf.edu/mediacamp.html for details.
THE DATE: SuperBull XIV Homecoming 2010 is Oct. 9th – USF vs. Syracuse.
SAVE
Visit www.USFalumni.org for details as they develop.
PERIODICALS
USF Alumni Association Gibbons Alumni Center University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Ave. ALC100 Tampa, FL. 33620-5455 Membership Renewal Date:
2010 USF ALUMNI TRAVEL PROGRAM
Explore. Experience. Enjoy. Fun-filled Caribbean Cruise Departing from Ft. Lauderdale
May 27 – May 31, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend
Lower Salmon River Whitewater Adventure
Israel and Jordan Grand Journey
July 18 – July 24, 2010
Nov. 19 – Dec. 1, 2010
Space is limited! Find out more by calling Heather Galterio at 813.974.6099 or visiting www.USFalumni.org (click on BullsMall in the left-hand column, then select Travel)