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IN THIS ISSUE... Energy Savings.............................2 Faculty Spotlight...........................3 Staff Member at Olympics..........4 Concert Artist Series...................5 Perfectionism Discussion.......... 7 RNC: A Look Back........................8 Minarets in Miniature.................8
Start Training Now The Spartan 5K Challenge is coming soon! The Tampa Bay Alumni Chapter and UT’s cross country team are hosting the 5K Saturday, Oct. 27. This race through campus will challenge runners with obstacles like tires, hay bales and cargo netting along the way. Proceeds support UT cross country scholarships. For more information or to register, go to www.ut.edu/spartan5k or contact Dror Vaknin, assistant cross country coach, at coachdror@aol.com .
It’s the Little Things Employee timesheets were redesigned over the summer and are now fillable forms, allowing you to type in the information before printing it out. Timesheets can be accessed on SpartanWeb.
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Martinez Center Re-dedication Set for Sept. 27
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his fall, fans will cheer on the Spartans in a newly renovated Martinez Athletics Center. The center and adjacent Health Sciences and Human Performance building will be re-dedicated on Sept. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Former governor of Florida Robert “Bob” Martinez, a UT alumnus who the facility is named after, is expected to be in attendance, as will Mayor Bob Buckhorn and other dignitaries. At the center, athletes will have access to new locker rooms, as well as a weight room, media center, aerobic room, concession area and study lounge. Visitors will be surrounded by displays that highlight UT’s athletics history. The décor of the facility incorporates UT colors, logos and Spartan themes, including a new Sword & Shield Room with a sword that is 45-feet tall and a shield that is 24 feet in diameter The 45-foot stainless steel sword was installed The adjacent Health Sciences and Human Performance on Sept. 19. building now has a second-story and boasts eight classrooms, one athletic training classroom/lab, two human anatomy and physiology labs, one human performance lab and one marine science lab.
“Both building renovations reflect demand to accommodate a growing and successful athletics program as well as the increasing need for academic space, especially in the area of health sciences and human performance,” said UT President Ronald Vaughn.
A DISCUSSION ON LEADERSHIP — Senator John McCain was on campus Sept. 18 to discuss leadership with UT students, many in UT’s Army ROTC program. He encouraged the crowd to consider serving their country in a variety of ways, from military service to the Peace Corps.
Tropical Weather Florida’s hurricane season runs through Nov. 30. Be sure to check www.ut.edu/weather for the latest information about storms that may impact the Tampa Bay area and the University.
ROTC in a New Home UT’s Army ROTC program and Department of Military Science and Leadership has moved to their space in the new Athletic Training and ROTC Building on the southwest corner of the Martinez Athletics Center. Their former space on the north side of campus has been renamed East Walker Hall and will serve as multipurpose classrooms and office space for the staff of the educational technology department.
O’Grady Blogging for Psychology Today Patty O’Grady, assistant professor of education, was asked by Psychology Today to create a blog on their website, psychologytoday.com, called Positive Psychology in the Classroom. Her first post, titled “Back to School with Positive Psychology,” appeared on Sept. 14. CLICK HERE to read more.
Sustainability at UT Chiller Plant to Provide 30 Percent Energy Savings
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f you have driven or walked down North Boulevard recently, you may have noticed a large structure being built off North A Street and Edison Avenue. It is fairly obvious this building is not meant primarily for classroom or office space. So what will it be used for? We asked Jennifer Isenbeck, project manager in facilities, to shed some light on this mysterious project. The short answer is that the University is building its first chilled water plant. Scratching your head? Isenbeck explains: “A large majority of buildings on campus are cooled by utilizing chilled water — the water supply temperature ranges from 40–48 degrees Fahrenheit — as opposed to direct expansion systems, which are typical in homes. Chilled water systems are more efficient, safer for the environment and provide better indoor air quality for large campus systems.”
8,000 linear feet of pipe has been installed to pump chilled water to buildings around campus.
She goes on to say that UT already has many smaller chilled water systems, which will eventually be replaced with larger, more efficient equipment that will last two to three times longer and reduce maintenance. “The plant will pump chilled water to buildings via 8,000 linear feet of pipe that has been installed over the last eight months,” said Isenbeck (so that explains the trenches we saw all over campus last year). “The new chiller plant currently serves the Bob Martinez Athletics Complex, Bailey Art Studios, Scarfone/Hartley Gallery and the Vaughn Center, but we will add more buildings, including Residence Hall 7, as capacity is added.” So what’s the payoff for installing this new system? “Energy savings attributed to the new chiller plant are expected to be about 30 percent or higher,” said Isenbeck. “Not to mention the offset replacement costs of equipment beyond useful life.” For more information about UT sustainability efforts, see www.ut.edu/sustainability .
UT Consulting Helps Success 4 Kids & Families Grow
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uccess 4 Kids & Families, a nonprofit organization working to make children and families prosperous in Tampa Bay, was recently named the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2012 Nonprofit of the Year. In the past four years through its relationship with the Sykes College of Business, UT has helped the nonprofit grow from a $2.3 million to a $6.4 million organization. Success 4 Kids & Families has been the focus of graduate program course projects in the areas of marketing management, branding, information systems management and the MBA capstone course. Ronald Kuntze, associate professor of marketing, volunteers with the organization as its marketing consultant.
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“This award shines a tremendously positive light on our nonprofit certificate program, since no fewer than three of the Success 4 Kids & Families administrators have enrolled in this program,” said Kuntze, referring to Executive Director Clara Reynolds MBA ’10, Pam Jeffre ’10 and Luis Casas, who is currently enrolled.
Faculty Spotlight: Bella Galperin
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ella Galperin, associate professor of management and associate director of the TECO Center for Leadership, took the helm of the International Society for the Study of Work and Organizational Values (ISSWOV) as president this past June at their conference in Goa, India. Established in 1988, ISSWOV aims to advance the study of work and organizational values, which Galperin specializes in. The society, which has about 600 members from approximately 50 countries, hosts a conference every other year for members to meet, present research and discuss findings. “I joined the ISSWOV family in 1996 at their conference in Montreal, Canada,” said Galperin, who was a graduate student at the time. “I found ISSWOV to be warm and welcoming of new members. Since then I have always looked forward to meeting the members both academically and socially.” Over the years, Galperin has served ISSWOV in several capacities, most recently for four years as secretary-treasurer. As president, she will oversee the planning of the next conference, set for 2014 in either Latvia, Sweden or Germany. “I am honored to walk in the footsteps of former ISSWOV presidents, such as Dr. Elizer, who founded the organization, and Dr. Baba, one of my mentors who introduced me to this special
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GREG BACHMAN, professor of communication, had his article “A Review of Film Moments: Criticism, History, Theory” published in the Quarterly Review of Film and Video. AMY BEEKMAN, associate professor of management, and Susan Steiner, chair/associate professor of management, co-authored “Where Innovation Does a World of Good: Entrepreneurial Orientation and Innovative Outcomes in Nonprofit Organizations,” which was accepted for publication in The Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability. Beekman also had her article “Crisis Center at the Crossroads: Which Road Leads to Continued Service Delivery Success?” accepted for publication in the Journal of Leadership, Accountability and Ethics. KATHRYN BRANCH, associate professor of sociology, co-authored “The Relationship Between Social Support and Adolescent Dating Violence,” which was published in the Journal of Interpersonal Violence. MAUREEN BUTLER, assistant professor of accounting, co-authored “The impact of implied facilities cost of money subsidies on capital expenditures and the cost of debt in the defense industry,” which was published in the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy.
organization,” said Galperin. While ISSWOV conferences are primarily intended for the exchange of scholarly work and ideas, because the membership is so diverse and each conference is held in a different country, Galperin said there is also an opportunity for members to learn about the cultural traditions of other countries. While in India, for example, Galperin learned to wrap a sari — a process she took many pictures of to remind her of the steps — which she plans to wear for her Global Organizational class during their discussion of levels of culture. She said she also learned about mehndi, the application of henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in India, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh. Before the conference, Galperin was able to spend time in Mumbai, interviewing CEOs and executives on constructive deviance in the Indian context, and squeezed in a visit to the Taj Mahal. “I went to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise,” she said. “That experience fulfilled a dream of mine.”
ERIC CÁRDENAS, director of Public Information and Publications, spoke on “Collaborative Redesign” at the Association Media & Publishing 2012 annual conference. MARCY COURIER, professor of information and technology management; ROBERT MCMURRIAN, associate professor of marketing; and JAMES LEE, associate professor of marketing, coauthored “A Promotional Plan for a Healthy Easy-Meal Prep Store,” which was accepted for publication in the American Journal of Entrepreneurship. RYAN CRAGUN, assistant professor of sociology, co-authored “Comparing the Geographic Distributions and Growth of Mormons, Adventists, and Witnesses,” which was published in the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion. PRANJAL GUPTA, associate professor of marketing, co-authored “Emotional expressions in online user reviews: How they influence consumers’ product evaluations,” which was published in the Journal of Business Research. CHRISTINE HARRINGTON, assistant professor of finance, co-authored “Bidder Returns on Acquisition Announcements: The Case of Instantly Completed Deals,” which was published in the Academy of Business Research Journal. Continued on page 4
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Into The Streets Sept. 22 Faculty and staff are invited to join the PEACE (People Exploring Active Community Experiences) volunteer Center for the annual Into the Streets service project on Saturday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Participants will meet in Fletcher Lounge for registration and take buses to the various sites. All participants (students, faculty and staff) must use transportation provided by UT, and closed-toe shoes are required. For more information, contact the PEACE Volunteer Center at (813) 253-6263 or peace@ut.edu .
Mo’s Olympic Experience Maurice “Mo” Loregnard, assistant men’s soccer coach, traveled to London in August to watch his brother-in-law compete in the 2012 Olympic Games. Mebrahtom “Meb” Keflezighi is an American athlete, specializing in long distance running. He won the silver medal in the marathon at the 2004 Olympics and finished in fourth place at the 2012 Olympics. “I was lucky enough to have tickets at the finish line, so I got to see Meb pass by on the course many times,” said Loregnard. “He ran an incredible race moving from 17th place to finish fourth during the last 10 miles.”
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TOM JESSEE, head women’s basketball coach, was the featured speaker to the United States Specialty Sports Association girls basketball teams, coaches and parents at the Southeast National Championship. NETRA KHANAL, assistant professor of mathematics, co-authored “Fifth-order complex Korteweg-de Vries-type equations,” which was published in the Journal of Physics: A Mathematical and Theoretical. KENNETH KNAPP, chair/associate professor of information and technology management, had his article “Policy Awareness, Enforcement and Maintenance: Critical to Information Security Effectiveness in Organizations” accepted in the Journal of Management Policy and Practice. DEAN KOUTROUMANIS, assistant professor of management; REBECCA WHITE, professor of management and the James W. Walter Distinguished Chair of Entrepreneurship; and GILES HERTZ, assistant professor of business law and entrepreneurship, co-authored “Entrepreneurship Literacy: the Language of the New Venture,” which was accepted in the Journal of Applied Business and Economics. BILL ROTH, director of planned giving, moderated a panel of four UT donors for the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning titled “Listening to Donors.” STEPHANIE RUSSELL KREBS, dean of students, co-authored “Navigating Politics: A Requirement for Career Success,” which was published in Women in Higher Education. BRITT SHIRLEY, professor of information and technology management, co-authored “Sweet Conclusion,” which was published in Marketing Education Review. Shirley was also elected president of the Faculty Senate in May. SUSAN STEINER, chair/associate professor of management, and DAVID BECHTOLD, assistant professor of management, co-authored “Effective Leadership in Times of Crisis: The Interplay of Risk Perceptions, Trust and National Culture,” which was accepted for publication in the International Journal of Management. JODY TOMPSON, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, had his article “Searching for New Customers in a New Industry: Case Study of College Hunks Hauling Junk” published in the Journal of Business and Entrepreneurship. STEPHANIE TRIPP, assistant professor of communication, had her article “From TVTV to YouTube: A Genealogy of Participatory Practices in Video” published in the Journal of Film and Video. REBECCA WAGGET, assistant professor of biology, co-authored “Algal Toxins Alter Copepod Feeding Behavior,” which was published in PLoS ONE. MICHAEL WEEKS, associate professor of management, was named to the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce 2013 Leadership Tampa Class, which strives to identify and develop future leaders in Tampa and Hillsborough County. MARK COLVENBACH, director of career services, was a member of the Class of 2012, which graduated in May. JACOB WILSON, assistant professor of health sciences and human performance, co-authored “The Effects of Endurance, Strength, and Power Training on Muscle Fiber Shifting,” which was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Wilson also co-authored “β2 Adrenoceptor Signaling-induced Muscle Hypertrophy from Blood Flow Restriction: Is There Evidence?,” which was published in Hormone and Metabolic Research, and “Time under tension decreased with blood flowrestricted exercise,” which was published in Clinical Physiology and Functional Imaging.
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Book Club to Discuss Works by Cragun, Coelho Team for Faith, Values and Spirituality this fall Joinfor athebookResource club. Two selections will be discussed. The first meeting on Friday, Oct. 26, will be a discussion of Could I Vote for a Mormon for President? An Election Year Guide to Mitt Romney’s Religion by Ryan Cragun, assistant professor of sociology. Inspired by the media attention on Mitt Romney’s religious beliefs, and the often inaccurate or incomplete information, Cragun teamed up with a fellow Mormonism scholar, Rick Phillips, an associate professor of sociology at the University of North Florida. Together they answer the “top 20” questions people may have about Mormonism, from “Is Mormonism a cult?” and “What’s the deal with polygamy?” to “Do Mormons really believe God lives near a giant star named Kolob?” Cragun will serve as facilitator of the discussion.
On Friday, Nov. 9, the group will discuss The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho. Translated from its original Portuguese, The Alchemist follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself a king and an alchemist, all of whom point Santiago in the direction of his quest. What starts out as a journey to find worldly goods turns into a discovery of the treasure found within. Jeanne Vince, UT public services librarian, will facilitate the discussion. The Resource Team for Faith Values and Spirituality has organized several other events for the Fall 2012 semester, including a “Spirituality and Film” series, guest speaker and Zen Meditation workshop. For a full listing, go to www.ut.edu/spiritual and click Spiritual Life Programming Calendar.
Concert Artist Series Features Westminster Organist
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he 2012-2013 Concert Artist Series in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values includes eight performances by renowned organists, pianists, choirs, violinists, orchestras and others. Highlights include performances by James O’Donnell, organist of London’s Westminster Abbey, and the acclaimed Graffe String Quartet from the Czech Republic, as well as the traditional UT holiday celebration. The concert dates follow. All concerts are free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Doors open 30 minutes before the concerts. CONCERTOS FOR ORGAN AND STRINGS, Sunday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. The program includes the Poulenc “Concerto for Organ,” “Strings and Timpani,” Howard Hanson’s “Concerto for Organ,” “Strings and Harp,” Jean Langlais’s “Piece in Free Form” and the famous “Adagio” of Albinoni. Haig Mardirosian, dean of UT’s College of Arts and Letters, and Ryan Hebert, UT assistant professor of music, will perform on organ. Mardirosian and Kira Horel will conduct, and the Sykes Chapel Chamber Orchestra will accompany. GRIGORIOS ZAMPARAS, PIANIST, Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m. Zamparas, assistant professor of music, will perform the Busoni transcription of the Bach “Prelude,” “Adagio and Fugue in C” and the “Preludes for Piano” of Frederick Chopin. AND HEAVEN AND NATURE SING: A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2 and 4 p.m. Conducted by Ryan Hebert, performers include the UT choirs, The Tampa Brass and organist Haig Mardirosian.
JAMES O’DONNELL, ORGANIST OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY, Friday, March 1, at 6 and 8 p.m. Continuing the tradition of inviting the world’s most acclaimed organists in concert on the Dobson organ of Sykes Chapel, UT presents the organist and master of the Choristers from London’s Westminster Abbey. THE MUSIC OF CÉSAR FRANCK, Sunday, April 7, at 2 p.m. The musical voice of César Franck was both distinctive and pivotal in the transition from the 19th to the 20th centuries in French music making. This program focuses on several monumental works: the “Grande Pièce Symphonique for organ” and the celebrated “Violin Sonata.” It closes with the jubilant setting of Psalm 150 for choir and organ. Conducted by Ryan Hebert, the performers include Haig Mardirosian, organist; Lei Liu, violinist; Grigorios Zamparas, pianist; and the University of Tampa Chamber Choir. Hebert will hold a preconcert talk, “The Music of César Franck,” at 1:15 p.m.
THE GRAFFE STRING QUARTET, Sunday, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. The Graffe The series is sponsored by the College of Arts and Letters and the Sykes String Quartet, from the Czech Republic, is one of the most acclaimed Chapel and Center for Faith and Values. For more information, contact quartets of the younger generation. The quartet will perform a Florida, and possibly American, premiere of a piano quintet by Bohuslav Matinu, caldean@ut.edu or go to www.ut.edu/sykeschapel . dean of Czech composers. Pianist Grigorios Zamparas will accompany.
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Hello! First Friday Concerts Resume The University has resumed its First Friday at Noon recital series. These monthly recitals are held at the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values on the first Friday of every month at noon and typically run approximately 30 minutes. Dubbed “informances,” the recitals feature UT music faculty and students, as well as guest artists, demonstrating the Blüthner grand piano and the 3,184pipe Dobson organ. Upcoming recitals include: OCT. 5: “The Music of George Frideric Handel,” Ryan Hebert, University organist NOV. 2: Performances by UT organ students DEC. 7: Harrison School of the Arts Chamber Choir from Lakeland, FL
Family Weekend is Oct. 5–6 Family Weekend begins on Friday, Oct. 5, and continues through Saturday, Oct 6. Students and their families can participate in a wide variety of events, including a boat ride on the Hillsborough River, a minaret climb and the annual Family Weekend BBQ. Go to www.ut.edu/family for a complete list of events.
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DEENA AGLIANO.............................................Development and University Relations..........................Part-time Special Events Assistant ADAM AMBS ���������������������������������������������������Campus Safety..................................................................Safety Officer JESSIE BUSH....................................................Graduate Business Programs..........................................Coordinator of Graduate Business Program Operations KATHARINE COLE............................................Academic Services............................................................Associate Provost/Dean of Academic Services MATTHEW CUMMINGS...............................Campus Safety..................................................................Safety Officer JACQUELYN DEPTULA..................................Residence Life and Housing............................................Assistant Director JOSEPH DETURO.............................................Campus Safety..................................................................Safety Officer CHRISTOPHER FUTCH...................................Residence Life and Housing............................................Area Coordinator SARAH GLASSFORD.......................................Public Information.............................................................Web Communications Manager JULIA GOLDEN.................................................Office of Provost, College of Arts and Letters...............Part-time Staff Assistant I JEANETTE GORE..............................................Office of Provost, Biology Lab..........................................Biology Lab Coordinator BRENT GRUNIG................................................Student Leadership and Engagement............................Coordinator Fraternity and Sorority Life QUENTIN JOHNSON......................................Admissions.........................................................................Counselor MAGGIE MARCUM.........................................Admissions.........................................................................Counselor RACHEL MELO..................................................College of Natural and Health Sciences........................Staff Assistant I MARK MORRIS.................................................Office of Provost, Chemistry Lab.....................................Chemistry Lab Coordinator DAVID MUNIZ...................................................Campus Safety..................................................................Safety Officer CHARLOTTE PETONIC....................................Campus Recreation...........................................................Wellness Coordinator DEVONA PIERRE..............................................Office of Provost, Education Technology........................Education Technology Support Specialist DAVID RAMNARINE.......................................Financial Aid......................................................................Counselor KATIE RICHARDS............................................Office of Provost Clinical Nursing...................................Clinical Instructor LAURA RODRIGUEZ........................................Admissions ........................................................................Counselor RICHARD ROSS................................................Information Technology....................................................Technical Support Specialist JOANNE SULLIVAN........................................Development and University Relations..........................Associate Vice President AILEEN TOJAIS................................................Library.................................................................................Part-time Technical Assistant ROSE VARANO.................................................Campus Safety..................................................................Assistant Shift Supervisor KRISTINE WATKINS.......................................Financial Aid......................................................................Assistant Director MELISSA WEIBLEY.........................................Advising Office..................................................................Advisor BARBARA WILD..............................................Financial Aid......................................................................Staff Assistant II SCOTT WILD......................................................Information Technology....................................................Systems Analyst Programmer MARY PAT “MISSY” ABRUNZO..................Advising Office................................................................... Part-time Advisor TARA BEALE.......................................................Campus Safety................................................................... Safety Officer ELLYN BENDER..................................................Office of Provost, Chemistry Lab..................................... Chemistry Lab Coordinator MARGUERITE BENNETT................................Theatre................................................................................ Associate Professor THOMAS BOBROWSKI..................................Campus Safety................................................................... Shift Supervisor WHITNEY BUSER.............................................Economics.......................................................................... Assistant Professor LYNETTE CARTER.............................................Campus Safety................................................................... Safety Officer THERESE CASKEY............................................Bursar’s Office.................................................................... Part-time Accounts Receivable Service Representative MARGARET FLINT............................................Registrar’s Office................................................................ Associate Registrar MEGAN FRISQUE.............................................Student Leadership and Engagement............................ Director of Community Engagement TOM GARRETT..................................................Communication.................................................................. Assistant Professor CHRISTINE GOODWIN....................................Public Information.............................................................. Web Designer MICHAEL GRONER...........................................College of Natural and Health Sciences........................ Part-time Staff Assistant I AUTUMN HARRELL..........................................Residence Life and Housing............................................. Area Coordinator NORA HERNANDO...........................................Nursing............................................................................... Visiting Instructor JULIE IROMUANYA.........................................English and Writing........................................................... Assistant Professor BROOKE JAMES...............................................Student Leadership and Engagement............................ Coordinator of Student Organizations SEAN JOHNSON..............................................Financial Aid....................................................................... Counselor FRANCINE PASETTI.........................................Advising Office................................................................... Advisor JENNIFER PAWELKO......................................Operations and Planning.................................................. Coordinator of Institutional Research and Assessment DEBORAH PENDARVIS..................................Accounting......................................................................... Associate Professor DAVID PIERCY...................................................Office of Provost, Media Production............................... Media Production Coordinator JENNIFER POWELL..........................................Student Leadership and Engagement............................ Coordinator of Student Event Services BRADFORD RANDEL.......................................Admissions......................................................................... Associate Director of International Admissions CHRISTOPHER REGGI.....................................Campus Safety................................................................... Safety Officer RICARDO ROSARIO..........................................Registrar’s Office................................................................ Staff Assistant I LILLIE SAMUELS...............................................Financial Aid....................................................................... Staff Assistant II ELIAS SANTOS..................................................Campus Safety................................................................... Safety Officer CARA SCHLEPER..............................................Media Services.................................................................. Media Technology Specialist TIERRA SMITH...................................................Financial Aid....................................................................... Associate Director JANET SYLVESTER..........................................English ................................................................................ Visiting Assistant Professor BARBARA TILLEY.............................................English ................................................................................ Visiting Assistant Professor LIWLIWA VILLAGOMEZA..............................Nursing............................................................................... Assistant Professor JAMES VOLPE...................................................Campus Safety................................................................... Assistant Shift Supervisor MICHAEL VON KAMECKE.............................Athletics.............................................................................. Part-time Assistant Lacrosse Coach JENNIFER WHELIHAN....................................Communication.................................................................. Visiting Instructor ANDREW WILCZAK.........................................Sociology............................................................................ Visiting Assistant Professor STEVEN WU.......................................................Psychology.......................................................................... Visiting Assistant Professor
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2012 New Faculty NATALIA BELFIORE �����������������������Assistant Professor of Biology JENNIFER BLESSING �������������������Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology KARLA BORJA ��������������������������������Assistant Professor of Economics CHRISTOPHER BOULTON �����������Assistant Professor of Communication (Media) SARAH CUCCINELLO ��������������������Assistant Professor of Biology ANDREW DELMIL ��������������������������Assistant Professor of Language and Linguistics – Spanish KERRY GLAMSCH ��������������������������Visiting Instructor of Theatre MARLEN HARRISON ��������������������Assistant Professor of English/First Year Writing/TESOL KIRA HOREL �������������������������������������Assistant Professor of Music, Orchestra Conductor MARTHA HUNT ������������������������������Instructor of Mathematics KARI JONES ������������������������������������Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
SUSANNAH LAMARQUAND �����Assistant Professor of Dance MICHAEL MANKA �������������������������Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry CEDRICK MICHEL ��������������������������Visiting Instructor of Criminology JILL MISURACA �����������������������������Visiting Instructor of Finance WILLIAM MYERS ��������������������������Assistant Professor of Government and World Affairs MICHAEL ROBINSON ������������������Assistant Professor of Accounting JUDITH ROSENBERG �������������������Assistant Professor of Nursing (Pediatrics) SIMON SCHULER ��������������������������Assistant Professor of Physics SHANE SMITH ��������������������������������Assistant Professor of Marketing ERIC STEIMLE ���������������������������������Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry JASON SUMERAU ������������������������Assistant Professor of Sociology GINA VIVINETTO ����������������������������Visiting Instructor of English AARON WALKER ���������������������������Assistant Professor of Communication (Film)
Stasio Kicks Off Faculty Colloquium Series The 2012-2013 Faculty Colloquium Series kicked off Sept. 14, with a presentation by Michael Stasio, associate professor of psychology, on “Perfectionism as an Aspect of Psychological Distress.” To begin, Stasio defined perfectionists as people who self-promote, who don’t display imperfections nor tell others of their imperfections and who are compelled to these actions based on anxiety rather than thrill. “They don’t have to be an expert at playing the French horn,” explained Stasio. “Having others think they are an expert is satisfying enough.” He went on to discuss three different studies on perfectionism, including its relation to caffeine, sexual concerns regarding dysfunction and adjustment in first year college students, the last completed with Honors student Tessa Wimberley. The outcomes included the following: • Perfectionism-related words are part of the semantic memory related to depressed mood. • Perfectionism is related to sexual performance anxiety. • Perfectionistic thoughts are related to distressed thoughts or adjustment issues; however, high personal standards, by themselves, are not maladaptive. The annual colloquium series provides an opportunity for UT faculty members to share scholarly work with the UT community. Participants
are chosen to present in the series by the provost and the Faculty Development Committee. All tenure and tenure-track faculty are eligible to propose a colloquium, and an honorarium is awarded. Two additional presentations are planned as part of the series. All presentations will be held in the Sykes College of Business, Room 131 at 3 p.m.: • On Friday, Nov. 9, Spencer Segalla, assistant professor of history, will speak on “Poison and P.R.: Tri-ortho-cresyl-phosphate, Cooking Oil, and America’s Cold War in North Africa, 1959-1960.” • On Friday, Feb. 8, Mary Martinasek, visiting assistant professor of health sciences and human performance, will present, “Hooked on Hookah: An Emerging Social Smoking Trend Among College Students.”
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Looking Back at the RNC
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UT to Host National Leadership Symposium UT was selected by the National Clearinghouse for Leadership Programs and the National Association for Campus Activities to host the National Leadership Symposium (NLS) every other July beginning in July 2014. This four-day conference/immersion experience is designed for faculty and student affairs professionals who have significant experience in leadership education and who wish to continue developing their knowledge base.
as it the Y2K of 2012? Or were we just perfectly prepared? After months of planning and preparing, the Republican National Convention came and went without a hitch (despite Tropical Storm Isaac making a brief visit). In fact, the convention offered UT students incredible opportunities to see the political process first-hand: Joshua Napier ’13, editor of The Minaret, and Chelsea Daubar ’15, managing editor, received press passes into the convention, rubbing elbows with reporters from national news outlets like MSNBC. Read more. Bryce Thomas ’13, a marketing major, served as a marketing intern for CNN/Time. She said highlights of her experience included talking to David Eisenhower, doing an interview for BET.com and meeting Herman Cain, adding that the internship was an incredible experience. Read more. Kevin Falck ’15, a business management major, and Luz Insignares ’13, a sport management major, were hired to work as runners for NBC during convention week. Falck got to see Ann Romney and Chris Christie’s speeches live, and Insignares was able to work on the production of Meet the Press with David Gregory. Read more. Chris Boyd ’12, a communications major, was hired as a local desk assistant with PBS, helping proof scripts before they went to air. Read more. For these and more stories about how UT engaged with the RNC, visit www.ut.edu/rnc .
PATRIOTIC EMPLOYER AWARD — The Office of the Secretary of Defense recognized Yovan Reyes, associate director of academic advising, as a “Patriotic Employer” for supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force. Reyes is picture here with Gloria Martinez ’13, a biology major who serves in the Navy, who nominated him for the award and Ronald Bush, who presented the award.
LOOK UP — With all of the larger campus improvements that were implemented over the summer, you may not have noticed the new street signs around campus. Not only were the sign’s shape and font altered, but miniature minarets — complete with half moons — were added to the top of the poles.
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TWO WEEKS@UT Saturday, Sept. 22
Saturday, Sept. 29
Women’s Soccer vs. Barry. Pepin Stadium, 5 p.m. Faculty Chamber Music: Baroque Music Concert. Men’s Soccer vs. Barry. Pepin Stadium, 7:30 p.m. UT faculty will perform Cantata 51 and other works by J.S. Bach. Sykes Chapel, 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 Volleyball vs. Saint Leo. Martinez Athletics Center, Honors Symposium: Richard Mathews, UT Dana 4 p.m. professor of English and director of the UT Press and Tampa Review, will present “The Art of the Women’s Soccer vs. Rollins. Pepin Stadium, 5 p.m. Book: Revolutions, Reinventions and Revivals.” Men’s Soccer vs. Rollins. Pepin Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Reeves Theater, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 Faculty Chamber Music: Woodwind Recital with Barbara Prescott, flute; Maurizio Venturini, bassoon; and Grigorios Zamparas, piano. Grand Salon, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 Faculty Recital and Third Annual Sax Nite will include Scott Devlin, alto saxophone, with works by Smith, Dubois, Debussy and Hartley; plus duets and quartet performances from current and former UT music students. Grand Salon, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 Volleyball vs. Florida Southern. Martinez Athletics Center, 7 p.m.
Honors Symposium: Gary Luter, professor of speech, theatre and dance and director of the Honors Program, will present “Looking at Life Through a Queer View Mirror.” Vaughn Center, Trustees Room, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 TECO Center for Leadership Speaker Series, featuring Pamela Tope, president of the Florida Region for Verizon Wireless. Sykes College of Business, Room 134, 4:30 p.m.
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Friday, Oct. 5 Opening reception for Fine Arts Adjunct Faculty exhibition. Show runs through Oct. 27. Scarfone/ Hartley Gallery, 7-9 p.m. Fall Choral Concert, featuring UT’s Women’s and Men’s Glee Club and Chamber Singers. Fletcher Lounge, 7:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER
ANNE ROWLAND Art Director Public Information
Oct. 5–6 Family Weekend. Various locations on campus.
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