The University of North Florida Women’s Center and Alpha Chi Omega women’s fraternity will observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month with the 10th annual “Take Back the Night” march and candlelight vigil at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, on Osprey Plaza, Student Union, Building 58. [Read more…] about UNF Hosts Annual ‘Take Back the Night’ March/Candlelight Vigil
Education
Chemistry Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Improve Data Science Framework
Digital Infrastructure Will Allow Researchers to Share Diverse Scientific Information
Dr. Stuart Chalk, a University of North Florida chemistry professor, has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to test and improve upon his data science framework, SciData, which will help make the integration of scientific data more efficient for researchers. [Read more…] about Chemistry Professor Awarded NSF Grant to Improve Data Science Framework
Florida Schools Serve More Than $59 Million of Florida Products Through Farm to School Initiative
In recognition of National Farm to School Month this month, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam announced that Florida school districts purchased more than $59 million of Florida products during the 2017-2018 school year through the Farm to School initiative. [Read more…] about Florida Schools Serve More Than $59 Million of Florida Products Through Farm to School Initiative
The University of Tampa Sets Another Enrollment Record
For the 22nd consecutive year, The University of Tampa has set another enrollment record. This year’s total enrollment — including graduates and undergraduates — is 9,304 — up 4 percent from last year’s total of 8,913. This year’s total enrollment is quadruple the University’s enrollment of two decades ago. [Read more…] about The University of Tampa Sets Another Enrollment Record
Daytona State’s library offers online research guide for mid-term elections
The Daytona State College Library has developed an Election 2018 Research Guide that allows users to keep track of political news, issues, candidates and activities leading up to state and national mid-term elections in November. [Read more…] about Daytona State’s library offers online research guide for mid-term elections
Internationally Known Attorney, Activist and Public Speaker to Speak at UT Oct. 18
Paul Prestia, a renowned New York City criminal and civil rights lawyer, and advocate for changes to criminal justice legislation, will speak at The University of Tampa on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 4:30 p.m. in the Music Room in Plant Hall. [Read more…] about Internationally Known Attorney, Activist and Public Speaker to Speak at UT Oct. 18
Stetson University Reaches Record Undergraduate Enrollment – Again
Census figures reveal second-largest class of first-year students
Stetson University has reached another record enrollment this fall with 3,150 undergraduate students, a 2.1 percent increase over last year. [Read more…] about Stetson University Reaches Record Undergraduate Enrollment – Again
National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards Flagler College a Preservation Grant Towards Keeping History Above Water St. Augustine 2019
Flagler College was today awarded a $5,000 grant by the National Trust for Historic Preservation from the Florida Fund and the Daniel K. Thorne Intervention Fund. These grant funds will be used to support two projects that benefit St. Augustine, Florida, a session at the Keeping History Above Water™ conference, hosted in St. Augustine from May 5-8, 2019 and a pre-conference workshop to be held on January 31, 2019 in St. Augustine to address cultural resources hazard mitigation planning and assess community values. [Read more…] about National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards Flagler College a Preservation Grant Towards Keeping History Above Water St. Augustine 2019
Florida Schools and Families Celebrate “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”
Initiative aims to encourage fathers to get more involved in their child’s school
K-12 Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons and NFL Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy celebrated the fourth annual statewide “Dads Take Your Child to School Day” at Norton Elementary School in Gainesville. [Read more…] about Florida Schools and Families Celebrate “Dads Take Your Child to School Day”
Liberty National Life Insurance Company gives back by donating $25,000 to Step Up For Students Scholarship Program
Liberty National Life Insurance Company, a provider of life and supplemental health insurance, announced on September 25 a $25,000 contribution to Step Up For Students, funding three K-12 scholarships during the 2018-19 school year. The scholarships allow lower-income children the opportunity to attend the school that best meets their learning needs. [Read more…] about Liberty National Life Insurance Company gives back by donating $25,000 to Step Up For Students Scholarship Program
