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Celebration of Student Academic Achievement

The College of Arts & Sciences honored our students Friday, May 4th with a Celebration of Student Academic Achievement. Students were recognized in the following areas: Outstanding Undergraduate Students, Outstanding Papers and Projects, Outstanding Placement, Erik Miller Prize, Special Scholarly Achievement, Honor Society Inductions, Club Members of the Year.
The ceremony was mentioned in the Bradenton Times:
http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2012/05/10/community/manatee_movers_and_shakers_5_10_2012/ 

This year's recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Award, Shawna Machado (Psychology)

Shawna Machado, a senior graduating with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Graduate Award.  This award is presented by the Alumni Association.  Working on plans to study abroad on a Fulbright Scholarship before returning to USF Sarasota-Manatee for a Master’s Degree, Shawna embodies outstanding in more ways than one.  A member of the Social Justice Initiative, the Psychology Club and the Sarasota School of Social Justices, she also works as a Family Advocate for Hope Family Services and volunteers in the community on top of maintaining her status as a full time student.  She is passionate about serving the underserved, working with victims of abuse and homelessness, and speaking for those who do not have a voice.

USF students participate in mock crime scene investigation.

Dr. Bill Kemper, an adjunct professor in Criminology recently had his participate in a mock crime scene investigation in North Port.  This was featured in an article in the North Port Sun, Wednesday, March 28th. 

Dr. Ruva on ABC7

Dr. Christine Ruva spoke with John McQuiston Friday 3/23/2012 re: the Trayvon Martin case. 
Text: http://www.mysuncoast.com/content/topstories/story/Social-media-kept-Trayvon-Martin-story-alive/gpmGXsdAMka0tlSOAsLzBg.cspx  
Video: http://www.mysuncoast.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3373391  

Congratulations to Dr. Reich on his publication!

Reich, R. R., Ariel, I., Darkes, J., & Goldman, M. S. (2012, January 30). What Do You Mean “Drunk”? Convergent Validation of Multiple Methods of Mapping Alcohol Expectancy Memory Networks. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1037/a0026873

Prof. John Freeman receives recognition for his volunteer work

Professor John Freeman, an adjunct professor in Environmental Law, has been recognized by President Obama and ShelterBox USA with a Presidential Volunteer Service Award for his efforts during 2011 to provide shelter, warmth and dignity for survivors of natural and other disasters worldwide.
For more information regarding Prof. Freeman's recognition please click > Shelterbox's Press Release

Congratulations to Dr. Reich on poster award from American Psychosocial Oncology Association

Congratulations to Dr. Reich and his fellow project team, their poster “Improving Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors: The Cost-Effectiveness of Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction [MBSR] (BC)”  won the outstanding poster award at APOS last week.  This data reflected the R01 Economic Cost Effectiveness supplement received from NCI. Dr. Reich has been given special thanks to Dr. Reich, who coordinated this data analysis. 
To view the award please click > http://www.apos-society.org/apos2012/posterawards.shtml

Four USF Sarasota-Manatee Arts & Sciences students chosen for National Conference of Undergraduate Research

Four students at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM) applied as participants in the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) and all four were accepted. 
Jami Worley, a psychology major, will present “The Importance of Trial Ambiguity: Understanding the Influence of  Pretrial Publicity on Jurors’ Decisions and Emotions.”  Her faculty mentor is Dr. Christine Ruva, Assistant Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at USFSM.  Candace Rainville, a Criminology major, will present “Are Pictures Better than Words When Mapping Alcohol Expectancies?”  Candace’s faculty mentor is Dr. Richard Reich, Assistant Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts & Sciences at USFSM.  Paul Dunder, a history major, will present “It Did Not Happen Here: Nazi Infiltration of America in the 1930’s.”  His faculty mentor is Dr. June Benowitz, Assistant Professor of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at USFSM.  Finally, Erin Carter, an English major, will present “Natural Law in the Tragedy of King Lear.”  Erin’s faculty mentor is Dr. Suzanne Stein, Assistant Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at USFSM.
For more please click here: http://www.sarasota.usf.edu/news/?p=1464

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