Media Tip Sheet (April 21- May 5, 2003)

CONTACT AMY PARMELEE
OFFICE OF NEWS&PUBLICATIONS
(904) 620-2140



Each week we prepare a “TIP SHEET” for Jacksonville-area media highlighting events and activities of interest to the community. Please feel free to contact the Office of News&Publications at (904) 620-2140 for additional information on any event. Information also can be obtained by visiting the UNF Web calendar at http://www.unf.edu/calendar. Individuals attending all events on campus are reminded that $2 parking permits are required and can be purchased at the Information Booth as they enter campus.

Rebuilding Iraq

With research interests in terrorism, democracy and economic development, Dr. S.K. Kuthiala can talk about the prospects for rebuilding Iraq. To talk with Kuthiala, contact the Office of News and Publications at (904) 620-2140.

Presidential Candidates’ Visits Begin

Six presidential candidates have begun to visit the UNF campus. The schedule is: John A. Delaney, mayor of Jacksonville, Monday, April 21; Steven G. Poskanzer, interim president of State University of New York at New Paltz, Tuesday, April 22; Perry Moore, senior vice president and provost, Wright State University, Wednesday, April 23; Gary Krahenbuhl, senior vice president and deputy provost, Arizona State University, Thursday, April 24; Arthur T. Johnson, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Friday, April 25; and Linda Bunnell Shade, former senior vice president for higher education for The College Board and former chancellor of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Monday, April 28.

The search committee will interview each of the candidates from 7:45 to 10:15 a.m. in the President's Conference Room, J.J. Daniel Hall. All other interviews will be at the Robinson Student Life Center, Rooms 1601-1602 according to the following schedule: 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. - Administrative&Professional (&) employees; 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. - University Support Personnel (USPS); 2 to 2:45 p.m. - vice presidents, academic deans, directors and chairs; 3 to 3:45 p.m.- Faculty Association; 4 to 4:45 p.m. -Student Government.

All meetings are open to the public. Resumes are available on the UNF Board of Trustees' web site at www.unf.edu/trustees.

The Presidential Search Committee will meet at noon April 30 at the University Center to recommend candidates for a second campus visit.

Environmental Writer to Visit UNF

Bill Belleville, one of the state's most celebrated environmental writers, will deliver a slide lecture about his journey down the length of the St. Johns River on Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the Robinson Theatre. The lecture, which is free, is part of UNF's Distinguished Voices Lecture series. The program is funded by the Florida Humanities Council.

Take Our Daughters&Sons to Work Day

The Women's Center will host Take Our Daughters&Sons to Work Day on Thursday, April 24, from noon to 4 p.m. in Building 14, Room 1605-6. Activities will focus on career exploration and enhancing the self-esteem for boys and girls, ages 10-15.

Dr. Berrin Beasley, recipient of the 2003 Susan B. Anthony Award, is the guest speaker. She will concentrate on how the media help ascribe/reinforce gender roles for men and women at work and at home; how the media effect a person's perception of his or her body image; and how modern electronic media, such as video games, demonstrate subtle and not-so-subtle sexism issues.

For information, contact the Women’s Center at (904) 620-2528.

Graduation

UNF’s graduation ceremonies will be May 2 at 3 and 7 p.m. in the Arena.

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