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Friday, March 6, 2009
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News stories » Cooper, Burniston to lead Baccalaureate Programs » STAR Scholarship fund named » Dollars for Scholars thrift store to benefit students Calendar notes Regular columns Board of Trustees Encore 2009 C’est Magnifique! Viva La France, with former Florida Orchestra Concertmaster Ellen dePasquale on violin along with a 12-piece chamber ensemble. Tuesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $10, $15, $20. Faculty, staff and students receive a 10 percent discount. |  |
Cooper, Burniston to lead Baccalaureate Programs
With Tom Furlong’s recent retirement from his role as Senior Vice President of Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnerships, his duties now will be shared by Senior Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Anne Cooper, and Associate Vice President for Baccalaureate Programs Kay Burniston.
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Burniston’s new title is Vice President of Baccalaureate Programs, Cooper said.
“Anne Cooper and Kay Burniston are both proven, capable administrators who are well qualified to continue to advance our four-year programs,” said SPC President Carl M. Kuttler Jr.
The redistribution of the duties continues the college’s move to a “one-college” structure that began last year with the naming of academic deans.
Furlong led the effort to establish the college’s four-year programs starting in 2001. Under his leadership, the college has graduated almost 2,200 from these programs. During the current academic year, more than 4,000 students have been enrolled in SPC’s baccalaureate programs.
Cooper and Burniston assumed their new duties on March 2.
STAR Scholarship fund named
The St. Petersburg College Alumni Association announced the new STAR Scholarship (Striving for Top Academic Rewards) at its annual luncheon in January.
This scholarship will recognize students for their achievements in the classroom and their potential for making a difference in the community.
Each $10 donation to the STAR Scholarship gives donors the opportunity to enter a drawing and have the scholarship named for a person they select for one year.
Raymond Townsend of Atlanta was awarded the honor for the 2009-10 school year. He has chosen to name this year’s scholarship the “Randell Dixon Dodd Memorial Scholarship” in memory of his good friend Randell Dodd, witth whom he graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College in 1948.
For more information on the STAR Scholarship fund, please contact Tiffany Stallard at Ext. 3055.
Dollars for Scholars thrift store to benefit students
A thrift store soon will open to benefit St. Petersburg College.
The Dollars for Scholars Thrift Store for the Benefit of St. Petersburg College will be located at the college’s Caruth Health Education Center, 7028 66th St. N, Pinellas Park. The building faces 66th Street and has ample parking.
Michelle Piccione, who is coordinating the project, said the thrift store’s mission is to raise funds for scholarships, student services and college projects.
“One hundred percent of the proceeds will go back to St. Petersburg College, and we want to help students to learn marketable job skills,” Piccione said.
“The success of the thrift store initially will depend on the donations the college community brings by or drops off to our collection centers on the campuses,” Piccione said. "I truly believe it will become part of the whole community and will fill a need that is being created by the harsh economic climate that is affecting us all.”
The store will provide job training to students who volunteer there, helping them get hands-on experience with the day-to-day operations of a small business, which includes sales, marketing, bookkeeping and merchandise preparation.
A late March opening is expected, but donations of saleable goods are being accepted now. Donations needed to get the store up and running, include:
- Stationary clothing racks
- Gondola shelving
- Display cabinets
- Office supplies
- Computer
- Printer
- Eight-department cash register
- Sturdy metal hangers for clothing
- Cleaning supplies
- Large Rubbermaid-type plastic containers
- Large mirrors for fitting rooms
Donations that will be accepted for sale include:
- Gently-used men’s and women’s clothing (on hangers if possible)
- Men’s and women’s shoes
- Men’s and women’s accessories
- Household items
- College textbooks
- CDs and DVDs
- Home and office furniture in good condition
- Seasonal decorations
- Lamps
No bedding, children’s clothing or toys can be accepted at this time.
To make a donation, volunteer or ask a question, contact Michelle Piccione at 727-742-8565.
Graduation reminder to faculty and staff
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| Nicole Basket and Terry Stalans create a graduation memory. |
Spring graduation is at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 9, at Tropicana Field, and the deadline to order rental or keeper graduation regalia is March 31.
Attendance is mandatory for all full-time faculty and Administrative and Professional staff. Adjuncts and percent-of-load faculty are not required, but are welcome to participate. Required faculty and staff may seek to be excused by submitting a written request to President Kuttler by April 24 with the purpose clearly stated.
Regalia can be ordered from Follett’s Bookstore on any campus. Follett’s will need your name, height (with shoes), weight, cap size (or head measurement, in inches), full title of your degree, and the school which conferred your degree along with the university’s location (city and state), and a phone number where you can be contacted.
Orders received after March 31 will incur a late fee. Questions should be directed to your campus bookstore.
Spend 2008 FSA money by March 15
There’s still time. You have until March 15 to incur expenses for your FSA money and until April 30 to submit your claim form and receipts.
You can visit the doctor, pay for prescriptions or other approved medical expenses, or buy qualified over-the-counter items and still get reimbursed from 2008 monies. Our third-party administrator, Custom Benefit Services, automatically looks for unused 2008 funds before refunding 2009 funds to you.
Things to know when you submit your claim:
» Be sure to include documentation with the provider’s name, date of service, services rendered and the amount requested.
» Some expenses -- vitamins, supplements, weight loss programs, etc. -- require a doctor’s letter of medical necessity. The letter must reflect a medical condition and state the item submitted for reimbursement is recommended as treatment of the condition.
» Please do not highlight or put tape on receipts or cash register tapes. That makes the documents impossible to read after faxing or copying.
» Canceled checks, bank statements, credit card statements, discharge papers and estimation of fees are not considered receipts.
» Claims received by Wednesday each week are processed that week; claims received after Wednesday are processed the following week.
For a detailed list of items and expenses that can or cannot be paid with FSA money, visit the Custom Benefit Service’s Web site, or call Custom Benefit Services at 1-800-809-8161.
Cultural Corner
This weekly column features arts and entertainment events presented by St. Petersburg College and its partners. NEW items are noted for your convenience.
| Discounts Florida Orchestra: Faculty and staff now can purchase tickets at the student rate of $10. Call the Florida Orchestra Ticket Center at 727-892-3337 and identify yourself as faculty or staff to place your order. Students can purchase two $10 advance tickets through the mail, in person or by phone at the Florida Orchestra ticket center. Students must present ID when collecting tickets at the Will Call window on the night of concert. Subject to availability. Some restrictions may apply. Palladium: Faculty, staff and students receive a 10 percent discount to all shows produced by the Palladium or its partners at the Palladium. |
St. Petersburg College: Legacy of Leadership, St. Petersburg Museum of History, 335 Second Ave. NE, on the approach to the Pier. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. $12 general, $9 seniors and students, $7 ages 7 to 17, ages 6 and younger free.
Continuing through April 12
It's a Dog's Life: Photographs by William Wegman and Sanctuary: Anna Tomczak Photography, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art, Tarpon Springs. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, free for children, members and students. Sunday admission free for all.
Continuing through March 6
Photography Show, Crossroads Art Gallery, Clearwater Campus. Reception: March. 4, 6-8 p.m. Free.
Friday, March 6
Heissler Organ Series: David Enlow, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. $5 suggested donation. SPC staff and students free with ID.
March 7-8
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Verdi Requiem , Stefan Sanderling, conductor; Indra Thomas, soprano; Gigi Mitchell-Velasco, mezzo-soprano; Jeffrey Springer, tenor; Dean Elzinga, bass; and the The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay, Richard Zielinski, Artistic & Music Director. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
Tuesday, March 10
Encore 2009 C’est Magnifique! Viva La France, with former Florida Orchestra Concertmaster Ellen dePasquale on violin along with a 12-piece chamber ensemble. 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $10, $15, $20.
Thursday, March 12
Florida Orchestra Coffee Concert: Romantic Rhapsodies, Alastair Willis, conductor; Aza Torshkoeva, 2008 TFO Young Artist Competition winner, piano. 11 a.m., Mahaffey Theater. $24-$40.
March 13-April 5
Lysistrata, by Aristophanes, adapted by Todd Olson and T. Scott Wooten, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays. American Stage Theatre, St. Petersburg. $31-$39.
Friday, March 13
Madrigalians Concert, “Oh Eternal Spring,” 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. Free.
Friday, March 13-14
Florida Orchestra Pops Concert: Doc Severinsen: El Ritmo de la Vida, 8 p.m., Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Mahaffey Theater. $19-$65.
Saturday, March 14
An Evening With Richard Thompson: The British folk rock legend often is listed with Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page as among the world’s great rock guitarists. The critically acclaimed and prolific songwriter began his career in the 1960s. A solo artist for more than 20 years, Thompson scored Werner Hertzog's 2005 documentary Grizzly Man. His astounding body of work includes more than 40 albums. 9 p.m. Palladium. $32.50, $42.50.
Sunday, March 15
WMNF and the Palladium present: Loudon Wainwright III, opening act: Kathleen Edwards, 7 p.m. Palladium. $25.
Tuesday, March 17
Side Door Brown Bag Series: Judith Alstadter, pianist, “Ladies Choice – Female Composers.” Bring lunch – beverage provided. Noon, Palladium. $12.
Friday, March 20
Swing Into Spring: A Tribute to Benny Goodman, featuring Ken Peplowski, clarinet; Kenny Drew Jr., piano; Joe Porter, bass, and John Jenkins, drums. 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $20, $25.
Friday, March 20
Heissler Organ Series: Marek Kudlicki, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center. $5 suggested donation. SPC staff and students free with ID.
March 20-22
Florida Orchestra Masterworks Concert: Ravel: Mother Goose, Thierry Fischer, Conductor, Tedi Papavrami, violin. 8 p.m., Friday, March 20, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
Friday, March 27
Suncoast Singers: Broadway for Kids from 2 to 92, featuring music from Chicago, The Little Mermaid, Wicked, Beauty and the Beast, A Chorus Line, The Lion King and others. 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $10, $20 adults, $6 children.
Friday, March 27
St. Petersburg College Piano Concert Series: Rebecca Penneys, solo recital, 7:30 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus. Free.
Saturday, March 28
Piano master class with Rebecca Penneys, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. St. Petersburg College Music Center, St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus. Free. For reservations, please e-mail rpinfo@rebeccapenneys.com.
March 27-29
Florida Orchestra Pops Concert: A Tribute to the Always Amazing John Williams, Richard Kaufman, conductor. 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Mahaffey Theater; and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Ruth Eckerd Hall. $19-$65.
Sunday, March 29
RockShop Revue Winter-Spring Concert 2009, 7 p.m. Palladium. $11.50
Tuesday, March 31
Encore 2009 C’est Magnifique! Hsu and Hunsberger Trio, presenting works by Alec Wilder and Francis Poulenc and more. 7:30 p.m. Palladium. $10, $15, $20.
Check out the upcoming events at the Florida Orchestra in their online calendar:
March
This article and other health information are available on our Wellness blog.
SPC Wellness Challence Update
It is hard to believe that we are at the end of the first SPC Wellness Challenge; the end date is Friday. I would like to thank all the teams for their dedication, hard work and spirit of group participation.
With more than 1,000 comments on the SPC wellness blog, a true wellness connection was established. Here is what some participants had to say about the Wellness Challenge:
“I want to congratulate everyone for putting time aside to better their health. If we don't do it, no one else can do it for us.” Nicholas J Grimaudo, Professor, Health Services Administration
“I love to read and hear about all the encouragement, healthy tips and good-natured rivalry going on. It makes this challenge both fun and educational. It sounds to me like many of us are making lifestyle changes that will continue to keep us healthy after the Challenge is over. Great job to all!” Vivian Winters, Business Services, EPI SV
“This challenge has helped me stay with a regimen that is good for my health because of the support system of team members.” Sonja Green, Business Office, SP Gibbs
“I'm really happy to see so many participating in this challenge. It is a morale booster during these tough days. With all the negative news reports....it's nice to part of something so positive!” Pam Smith, General Counsel's Office, DO
“Just one more week to go. We are on the home stretch. I've enjoyed this more than I thought I would-- the enthusiasm and humor of each of you has made it fun!” Suzanne Gardner, General Counsel's Office, DO
As the Challenge ends, we are all winners!
All team totals for week 6 are due to Cathleen Shears by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9 (after that, most of you will be off enjoying spring break). Send to shears.cathleen@spcollege.edu
Winners will be announced on Friday, March 13, in the Blue and White and on the SPC wellness blog.
Winners will be announced for: Winning team on each campus and winning team collegewide
To explore additional wellness updates, visit the SPC Wellness blog.
Locker Room: SPC Sports news
The St. Petersburg College baseball team opens its Suncoast Conference season Friday against Polk Community College at 6 p.m. at Clearwater’s Carpenter Complex.
The two meet again Saturday in Polk County at 1 p.m. before playing the last game of the series in Clearwater on Monday at 6 p.m. The Titans finished a rigorous non-conference schedule at 14-11.
The women’s softball team opens the Suncoast Conference season Tuesday against Hillsborough CC at 5 p.m. at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater. Their record is 5-11.
The men’s and women’s basketball teams failed to qualify for the state tournament this weekend in Marianna.
For results please visit www.spcollege.edu/athletics.
Environmentally friendly and humane residential pest and rodent control
The issue
Environmentally friendly and humane residential pest and rodent control
The larger issue
- Researchers have linked the ingredients in the typical residential aerosol pesticides to cancer and other diseases.
- Mosquitoes can carry and transmit diseases and viruses such as malaria, encephalitis and West Nile virus.
- Typical ant-killers may cause nervous-system issues in dogs, cats, and birds.
Be part of the solution
Before spraying inorganic chemicals in your home or inhumanly killing rodents, try these eco-friendly alternatives:
- Install a bat house! Bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes per hour. Buy at bat house from http://www.thebirdshed.com/ or make your own by watching this video: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20166044,00.html.
- In the early summer, purchase ladybugs from garden shops. Ladybugs eat aphids, mites, scale insects and small caterpillars.
- To get rid of ants, try this recipe (http://dld123.com/q&a/index.php?cid=28) using borax, sugar and water. Or simply spray white vinegar or soapy water at the ants’ point of entry.
- Visit http://www.eartheasy.com/live_natpest_control.htm to find out how to non-toxically control a number of household pests.
- Please don’t use glue traps or mouse traps to solve rodent problems. Try a “humane mouse trap” like the one available at http://www.arbico-organics.com/1255001.html.
Want to become involved with SPC’s exciting sustainability initiatives?
To participate in the sustainable | SPC initiative, e-mail green.jason@spcollege.edu or call 341-3283.
On SPC-TV
Here is the broadcast schedule for the original cultural programs recorded by SPC for broadcast on the college station. SPC-TV can be seen on Bright House 620, Knology 19 and Verizon 27 in Pinellas County.
Tuesday 8 p.m.; Thursday 9 p.m.
» The Music Center Presents: St. Petersburg College Band
Sunday noon and 9 p.m.; Friday 8 p.m.
» CoMotion Fall Dance Concert
Monday 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
You can also view a slideshow from CoMotion's Fall Dance Concert or visit the CoMotion Web site.
» A Night at the Palladium: An Evening with Rosa Rio
Sunday 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Tuesday 9 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.
» A Night at the Palladium: Nathan Laube
Monday 8 p.m.; Friday 9 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.
» A Night at the Palladium: Valentine and Stardust
Wednesday and Saturday at 12 and 9 p.m.
For details on other Palladium events, visit the Palladium Web site.