Good Friday morning to you. At this time you may have received emails regarding the banquet. I ask that you all please attend and support your fellow classmates at this endeavor. As reiterated by Dr. Larsen, there will be no cost to students, and only $10 for guests.
Also, I have not heard back from anyone about pictures or the top ten reasons to be a URP student (or Research Assistant - some RA's wrote one I hear). Please send them to me by Monday, so we have time to compile it together. It can be a picture, or links to them (Facebook, etc).
Lastly, we are doing an End of Semester get together on April 17th. Plan was to start at Tapas, say 7 PM and then work our way downtown for an evening of bar hopping. Just a final time in the semester as a group to kick back and enjoy a brew and company.
Have a good weekend.
Calendar Dates Postscripts:
PS: For those here next year, we are confirmed for orientation on August 29, 2008 @ Lake Wauberg. Just and FYI
PS #2: Remember to look out for FAPA Conference registration in the early summer. FAPA will be in Miami from September 10-13, 2008. Chad will be in coordination with you all about lodging and carpooling as we get into summer.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Closing Remarks...
Greetings,
I hope this finds you well. As this year comes to a close, I would like to take some time to reflect on the past year as it relates to the Student Planning Association. First and foremost, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to my executive board for their work and endeavors this year. Without them, SPA would have no reason or existence this past year. I would like to personally thank Marcus O. for his tireless work above and beyond the call of duty. Elected to run the treasury, which I must give accolades in keeping us running, despite the lack of a budget, Marcus stepped in to work in relations with the Architecture College Council, and provide counsel to me at times.
I would also like to recognize Chad R., and his enthusiasm and dedication to the organization from the get go. He has embraced what SPA spirit is all about. That even included a grassroot campaign machine to run for president, and its associated spirit of change. He brings new ideas and energy that SPA needs in the coming year. SPA is in good hands with Chad.
To my other officers this past year, you all pulled through and delivered a spectacular program in the most unfortunate of financial circumstances. Thanks.
To the graduating students, congrats. Thesis is done (PHEW!). Now its just days from graduation and the real world.
The past year, our department saw a dramatic increase in the number of students, and the associated strain as a result. Regardless, our first years got into the game and made a sense of comradely not seen in a while. Investing in a program that is theirs, they stepped in to make their voices heard this past December regarding changes to the curriculum, and definitely made an impact upon the faculty.
We also reached out to our community, though not as much as I would have liked. We went to Anastasia State Park, where we provided service to the Florida Park Service, and made an impact upon our environment (I'm sure the baby sea turtle saved definitely appreciated it).
We can not though forget about our shortcomings. Whether it be short notice or excessive notice on my part about meetings and happenings, or the lack of interest to absorb those messages...this is something we will need to work on as the new year comes for our executive board. Two way communication is key for the survival of any organization. It is hard for any member of the executive board to make decisions without student input. Many a times the faculty looks to the President and V. President for the official student input. That can be a burden quite troublesome to bear without proper consultation with the URP student body.
Also of note, is the distancing of the department. This is meant as how faculty, students, staff, alumni, and local professional community are further apart than ever before. As students we are the future of the profession, the faculty and staff are the educators who bring the past into present context and future application, and the local professionals give present context through practical lenses. This complex relationship is crucial for a vibrant and robust program. It is my hope that the coming years we can start to cultivate better ties with all in this dynamic relationship, for the betterment of our department.
I'm sure there were other issues that came up throughout the year that kind of dampened SPA's mission and vision, but the goal is that SPA recognize its shortcomings, improve upon it, and strive for the successful achievement of its mission of providing a forum for professional, academic, and social development with our professional and academic colleagues, as well as make a lasting impact upon our community.
Lastly, let us not forget a cherished member of our department, who made a lasting impact. Our best wishes that he rest in peace...Dr. Ernest Bartley.
With that, I will leave this as my last message as President of SPA for this 2007-2008 year and bid adieu...
Ben P.
I hope this finds you well. As this year comes to a close, I would like to take some time to reflect on the past year as it relates to the Student Planning Association. First and foremost, I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to my executive board for their work and endeavors this year. Without them, SPA would have no reason or existence this past year. I would like to personally thank Marcus O. for his tireless work above and beyond the call of duty. Elected to run the treasury, which I must give accolades in keeping us running, despite the lack of a budget, Marcus stepped in to work in relations with the Architecture College Council, and provide counsel to me at times.
I would also like to recognize Chad R., and his enthusiasm and dedication to the organization from the get go. He has embraced what SPA spirit is all about. That even included a grassroot campaign machine to run for president, and its associated spirit of change. He brings new ideas and energy that SPA needs in the coming year. SPA is in good hands with Chad.
To my other officers this past year, you all pulled through and delivered a spectacular program in the most unfortunate of financial circumstances. Thanks.
To the graduating students, congrats. Thesis is done (PHEW!). Now its just days from graduation and the real world.
The past year, our department saw a dramatic increase in the number of students, and the associated strain as a result. Regardless, our first years got into the game and made a sense of comradely not seen in a while. Investing in a program that is theirs, they stepped in to make their voices heard this past December regarding changes to the curriculum, and definitely made an impact upon the faculty.
We also reached out to our community, though not as much as I would have liked. We went to Anastasia State Park, where we provided service to the Florida Park Service, and made an impact upon our environment (I'm sure the baby sea turtle saved definitely appreciated it).
We can not though forget about our shortcomings. Whether it be short notice or excessive notice on my part about meetings and happenings, or the lack of interest to absorb those messages...this is something we will need to work on as the new year comes for our executive board. Two way communication is key for the survival of any organization. It is hard for any member of the executive board to make decisions without student input. Many a times the faculty looks to the President and V. President for the official student input. That can be a burden quite troublesome to bear without proper consultation with the URP student body.
Also of note, is the distancing of the department. This is meant as how faculty, students, staff, alumni, and local professional community are further apart than ever before. As students we are the future of the profession, the faculty and staff are the educators who bring the past into present context and future application, and the local professionals give present context through practical lenses. This complex relationship is crucial for a vibrant and robust program. It is my hope that the coming years we can start to cultivate better ties with all in this dynamic relationship, for the betterment of our department.
I'm sure there were other issues that came up throughout the year that kind of dampened SPA's mission and vision, but the goal is that SPA recognize its shortcomings, improve upon it, and strive for the successful achievement of its mission of providing a forum for professional, academic, and social development with our professional and academic colleagues, as well as make a lasting impact upon our community.
Lastly, let us not forget a cherished member of our department, who made a lasting impact. Our best wishes that he rest in peace...Dr. Ernest Bartley.
With that, I will leave this as my last message as President of SPA for this 2007-2008 year and bid adieu...
Ben P.
Exec Board for 2008-2009
Congrats to the new E-board for 08-09
President - Chad R.
V. President - Jessica A.
Treasurer - Katie L.
FAPA Rep - Matt H.
ACC Rep - Russell P.
GSC Rep - Travis J.
Social Chair - Emily S.
Secretary - Laura A.
With that, just remember to send pictures for banquet, suggestions for Top 10 reasons to be a UF URP student, and some dates to remember:
April 4 - 9 AM - 3 PM DCP Research Day
Rinker Hall and Arch Gallery
April 18 - Planning Day
2-4 PM - Hometown Democracy Symposium
6:30 PM - Awards Banquet
April 24 - Dept Banquet for Graduating students
April 27-1 May - National APA @ Las Vegas
August 29 - Tentative Fall Orientation Picnic at Lake Wauberg
September 11-13 - FAPA @ Miami
President - Chad R.
V. President - Jessica A.
Treasurer - Katie L.
FAPA Rep - Matt H.
ACC Rep - Russell P.
GSC Rep - Travis J.
Social Chair - Emily S.
Secretary - Laura A.
With that, just remember to send pictures for banquet, suggestions for Top 10 reasons to be a UF URP student, and some dates to remember:
April 4 - 9 AM - 3 PM DCP Research Day
Rinker Hall and Arch Gallery
April 18 - Planning Day
2-4 PM - Hometown Democracy Symposium
6:30 PM - Awards Banquet
April 24 - Dept Banquet for Graduating students
April 27-1 May - National APA @ Las Vegas
August 29 - Tentative Fall Orientation Picnic at Lake Wauberg
September 11-13 - FAPA @ Miami
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
SPA Web Committee Member...
Is anyone available now and over the summer to assist in the Department's web redesign process? Its a crucial position needing immediate filling, due to the momentum on the project. Please let me or Matt N. know ASAP. Thanks.
Monday, March 3, 2008
SPA Travel Grant for National APA...
Good morning,
I send this note to give a heads up to the status of the travel grant funds requested to the ACC and Board of College Councils. Initial review from the Exec Board of the BOCC on 28 February 2008, our request for funds was approved for $1600 of $2000. Last step to this, to guarantee funds, is a general body of the BOCC approval, which is coming this week. We should not expect our request to be denied based on positive feedback from the BOCC Exec Board, and had assurances, that the next BOCC meeting, the funding could be available to fulfill our entire $2000 request.
On that note, there will be funds for the first 12 people who sign up to go to APA, to receive funding. The funding per person is expected to be up to $130 / person (if funding stays at $1600) or $165 (if funding goes to $2000).
At this time, 5 people are signed up to go (need to see your APA registration receipt), with 10 additional non committals. You would have until the next SPA Meeting (26 March 2008 3 PM ARC 439), to commit with receipt on going to the APA. Those going, please leave a HARD COPY of your APA receipt and travel receipts (plane ticket receipt & hotel reservation receipt), in Treasurer's mailbox to guarantee reimbursement from SPA.
Thanks so much, and see you at the next SPA meeting (Election meeting included) on March 26 3 PM ARC 439.
I send this note to give a heads up to the status of the travel grant funds requested to the ACC and Board of College Councils. Initial review from the Exec Board of the BOCC on 28 February 2008, our request for funds was approved for $1600 of $2000. Last step to this, to guarantee funds, is a general body of the BOCC approval, which is coming this week. We should not expect our request to be denied based on positive feedback from the BOCC Exec Board, and had assurances, that the next BOCC meeting, the funding could be available to fulfill our entire $2000 request.
On that note, there will be funds for the first 12 people who sign up to go to APA, to receive funding. The funding per person is expected to be up to $130 / person (if funding stays at $1600) or $165 (if funding goes to $2000).
At this time, 5 people are signed up to go (need to see your APA registration receipt), with 10 additional non committals. You would have until the next SPA Meeting (26 March 2008 3 PM ARC 439), to commit with receipt on going to the APA. Those going, please leave a HARD COPY of your APA receipt and travel receipts (plane ticket receipt & hotel reservation receipt), in Treasurer's mailbox to guarantee reimbursement from SPA.
Thanks so much, and see you at the next SPA meeting (Election meeting included) on March 26 3 PM ARC 439.
Monday, February 25, 2008
SPA Meeting Notes
Due to the absence of the majority of the SPA membership at the 12:30 meeting today, I'm taking to the internet to bring the meeting to everyone. There are some minor issues we needed to discuss, but will have to be brought up next meeting. This meeting that was to be held today had on the agenda to allow the opening of slates for SPA Exec board next year. That of course did not occur, thus delayed now until the next meeting.
Anywho the main points for the meeting:
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PRESIDENT REPORT:
2008 NATIONAL APA CONFERENCE
Have 5 definates paid to go to the conference
Have 6 interested to go (non 1st years)
Have 4 interested to go (1st years)
Need to discuss lodging with those going for sure.
Possible reimbursement (see treasurer report)
2008 FAPA CONFERENCE
10-13 September 2008
Need to work out hotel logistics (postponed to next meeting)
FACULTY MEETING REPORT
Working on setting up Bartley memorial - SPA working on plaque on door (issues with fire code - working alternate plaque location). Some issues FAPA dealing with family approval about some fundraiser in Bartley's name.
Admission caps on new admits
DCP Research Day - April 4th (possible excused from classes on Friday to attend event)
Specializing knowledge sectors (Housing and Community Development, Info Tech for Planning, Int'l Planning, Transportation & Growth Management, and Urban Design)
Web page committee- dealing with delays with consultants on updating website
SPA report - discussed recent events, and proposed orientation picnic
PLANNING DAY (SUBSET OF FACULTY MEETING REPORT)
April 18th (all day)
Florida Growth and Hometown Democracy theme
Speakers from both sides
Roger Caves - keynote
Working on fundraising (SPA submitted request for ACCENT support)
Department banquet in evening (proposed $10 fee for students to go (traditional fee in years past)).
Project gallery of student work
Excuse URP classes on Friday and have students go (discussed at faculty meeting).
SPA ELECTIONS
Late March, Early April
Presentation of Exec Board at Dept. Banquet
SERVICE PROJECT
Working wtih Earl Starnes for service project at Cedar Key.
Beach project / picnic in late March / Early April
SG ELECTIONS
Please remember to vote in the Student Government elections scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday. This might change, as there is a lawsuit pending against the university pertaining to the elections. For those of you interested in what the parties stand for, I would like to direct your attention to the following links:
http://www.gogatorparty.com/?page_id=5
Gator Party platform
http://www.orangeandblueparty.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
Orange and Blue Party platform
Ensure to vote, for Graduate Students have a say as well, and it is especially important to respect your tuition and fees you pay. Just remember that SPA did not have a budget this year (though we will next year), and this correlates back to SG.
Voting for all Graduate Students (except Law Students which is at Levin Law School) happens 2nd floor of Turlington. Bring your Gator 1 ID Card.
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VICE PRESIDENT REPORT
Next SPA Meeting March 24th 3 PM (Location TBD)
Next SPA Exec Board Meeting March 2nd or March 23 5:30 PM (Exec Board please review and respond)
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TREASURER REPORT
As of Friday, February 22, 2008, the SPA External Account with Student Government has a balance of $949.67. I made a deposit of $500.00 on Friday, which is last year’s funding from the San Felasco section of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. We have approximately $132.00, which represents profits from t-shirt sales. As of the last ACC meeting, we conducted one last review of the 2008/09 budget, and it will be submitted shortly to the Board of College Councils (BOCC) for final review and funding. I will be attending the BOCC Executive Board Meeting on February 28 to request funding for students traveling to the National APA Conference in Las Vegas.
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ACC REPORT
Met to discuss recycling initiative
Guest speaker on a project initiative for Graduate students (see blog for more details)
Preliminary budget presented (no major changes from SPA submittal in December)
SPA getting funding for assisting in Career Fair (THANKS EVERYONE WHO HELPED)
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GSC REPORT
No travel grants for rest of semester
No Report
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SECRETARY REPORT
No Report
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SOCIAL CHAIR
Department Banquet - Superlatives / Top Ten List (Need to decide format as a group)
Fall Welcome Picnic - move orientation to Lake Wauberg / Dept. Icebreaker
March Social - TBD
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FAPA REPRESENTATIVE
No Report
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WEBMASTER
Pending website revisions
No Report
Anywho the main points for the meeting:
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PRESIDENT REPORT:
2008 NATIONAL APA CONFERENCE
Have 5 definates paid to go to the conference
Have 6 interested to go (non 1st years)
Have 4 interested to go (1st years)
Need to discuss lodging with those going for sure.
Possible reimbursement (see treasurer report)
2008 FAPA CONFERENCE
10-13 September 2008
Need to work out hotel logistics (postponed to next meeting)
FACULTY MEETING REPORT
Working on setting up Bartley memorial - SPA working on plaque on door (issues with fire code - working alternate plaque location). Some issues FAPA dealing with family approval about some fundraiser in Bartley's name.
Admission caps on new admits
DCP Research Day - April 4th (possible excused from classes on Friday to attend event)
Specializing knowledge sectors (Housing and Community Development, Info Tech for Planning, Int'l Planning, Transportation & Growth Management, and Urban Design)
Web page committee- dealing with delays with consultants on updating website
SPA report - discussed recent events, and proposed orientation picnic
PLANNING DAY (SUBSET OF FACULTY MEETING REPORT)
April 18th (all day)
Florida Growth and Hometown Democracy theme
Speakers from both sides
Roger Caves - keynote
Working on fundraising (SPA submitted request for ACCENT support)
Department banquet in evening (proposed $10 fee for students to go (traditional fee in years past)).
Project gallery of student work
Excuse URP classes on Friday and have students go (discussed at faculty meeting).
SPA ELECTIONS
Late March, Early April
Presentation of Exec Board at Dept. Banquet
SERVICE PROJECT
Working wtih Earl Starnes for service project at Cedar Key.
Beach project / picnic in late March / Early April
SG ELECTIONS
Please remember to vote in the Student Government elections scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday. This might change, as there is a lawsuit pending against the university pertaining to the elections. For those of you interested in what the parties stand for, I would like to direct your attention to the following links:
http://www.gogatorparty.com/?page_id=5
Gator Party platform
http://www.orangeandblueparty.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
Orange and Blue Party platform
Ensure to vote, for Graduate Students have a say as well, and it is especially important to respect your tuition and fees you pay. Just remember that SPA did not have a budget this year (though we will next year), and this correlates back to SG.
Voting for all Graduate Students (except Law Students which is at Levin Law School) happens 2nd floor of Turlington. Bring your Gator 1 ID Card.
-----
VICE PRESIDENT REPORT
Next SPA Meeting March 24th 3 PM (Location TBD)
Next SPA Exec Board Meeting March 2nd or March 23 5:30 PM (Exec Board please review and respond)
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TREASURER REPORT
As of Friday, February 22, 2008, the SPA External Account with Student Government has a balance of $949.67. I made a deposit of $500.00 on Friday, which is last year’s funding from the San Felasco section of the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association. We have approximately $132.00, which represents profits from t-shirt sales. As of the last ACC meeting, we conducted one last review of the 2008/09 budget, and it will be submitted shortly to the Board of College Councils (BOCC) for final review and funding. I will be attending the BOCC Executive Board Meeting on February 28 to request funding for students traveling to the National APA Conference in Las Vegas.
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ACC REPORT
Met to discuss recycling initiative
Guest speaker on a project initiative for Graduate students (see blog for more details)
Preliminary budget presented (no major changes from SPA submittal in December)
SPA getting funding for assisting in Career Fair (THANKS EVERYONE WHO HELPED)
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GSC REPORT
No travel grants for rest of semester
No Report
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SECRETARY REPORT
No Report
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SOCIAL CHAIR
Department Banquet - Superlatives / Top Ten List (Need to decide format as a group)
Fall Welcome Picnic - move orientation to Lake Wauberg / Dept. Icebreaker
March Social - TBD
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FAPA REPRESENTATIVE
No Report
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WEBMASTER
Pending website revisions
No Report
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Urban Planning Project from ACC Guest Speaker
Hi- this is Dirk, from the ACC meeting. I would really appreciate any support your group could offer to my project. I am in need of some leadership on the construction, planning, and design team. I currently have some help from USGBC, NAWIC, and engineering students, some of whom are grad. students. But they are always telling me that we need urban design people, and other types of architecture, engineering, etc. students.... it is a really ambitious project.
We are going to renovate a property between13th Street Main , in the vicinity of University, in order to create the facility I described to you at the ACC meeting: an environmentally sustainable boarding house where UF students will provide educational mentoring to 5-10 previously homeless residents. It's a great learning opportunity, and resume booster, for everyone involved- especially at this stage, where volunteers and interns will actually be able to say that they helped to create it.
As far as specific needs from the students, I'm not sure, because I don't know a lot about what you guys do. But we do have a meeting on March 5 in Rinker with the Construction, Planning, and Design team. We are also going to look at our prospective properties on March 1 to do a preliminary renovation evaluation and cost analysis. I'd love to have your students involved in both or either.
Hope to hear from you soon. Good luck at your meeting on Monday, and let me know what comes of it. I'm attaching the Team Objectives chart, which describes briefly some of the objectives of our Planning team. Cheers,
Dirk Sampselle
President, Citizens for Social Justice
Liaison from the AlachuaCounty Commission to the University of Florida
Intern, Gainesville/Alachua Office on Homelessness
UF '08, Political Science
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi
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Team Objectives
We are going to renovate a property between
As far as specific needs from the students, I'm not sure, because I don't know a lot about what you guys do. But we do have a meeting on March 5 in Rinker with the Construction, Planning, and Design team. We are also going to look at our prospective properties on March 1 to do a preliminary renovation evaluation and cost analysis. I'd love to have your students involved in both or either.
Hope to hear from you soon. Good luck at your meeting on Monday, and let me know what comes of it. I'm attaching the Team Objectives chart, which describes briefly some of the objectives of our Planning team. Cheers,
Dirk Sampselle
President, Citizens for Social Justice
Liaison from the Alachua
Intern, Gainesville/Alachua Office on Homelessness
UF '08, Political Science
"We must be the change we wish to see in the world." -Mahatma Gandhi
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Team Objectives
Educational Curriculum Development
- Work with Dr. Repetto to adapt Dare to Dream for the homeless population
- Work with Dr. Dorene Ross as a consultant on reading list and curriculum development
- Work through the
- Create a dedicated number of volunteer positions for this facility
- Work with Dr. Bernard Oliver (
- Work with Nursing, SIFE, and Fine Arts to create comprehensive learning options
- Look at
Medical Affairs
- Develop Intake procedures
- Create partnerships with established Medical facilities
- Develop consultancy relationships with counselors and physicians
- Consult area and national programs for best practice models
- Recruit students for the health educational component of the program
Construction, Planning, and Design
- Create Schematic Plan based on Green and Econ. sustainability principles
- Consult area Real Estate agents about property donations and/or foreclosures
- Brainstorm/review restoration possibilities for older buildings
- What is needed if we buy a building that needs significant remodeling?
- Keep all building planning in accordance with “boarding house” zoning restrictions
- If we build, who will build? If we buy, who will remodel?
- Brainstorm feasible conceptual layouts for the facility:
- Tutoring and teaching areas
- Central kitchen?
- Separation between males and females
Property Management
- Locate feasible properties
- Determine zoning law restrictions
Financial Planning
- Create financial plan and business proposal by March 31
- Review financial requirements for each viable grant
Legal Affairs
- Oversee development of 501(c)3 tax status
- Write Bylaws
- Oversee Articles of Incorporation
- Create Resident Intake Contract
- Advise the President and Program Coordinator on zoning laws and legal issues that face the organization, such as those related to fundraising, University laws, city ordinances, construction codes, etc.
Marketing & PR
- Market the upcoming discussion forum
- Work with fundraising team on marketing their projects
- Network Business Partnerships for resident workers
Website Development
- Create a website for Citizens for Social Justice
Fundraising
- Fundraise:
- T-Shirts- Political Quotes + SSJ logo, bank loan->proceeds go to
- Business Match Program, link with possible graduation certificate promo
- Drop Boxes in local businesses
- Concert Fundraiser
- Discussion Forum w/Donation Request
- Date Auction
- Partner with Greeks for a Dance
- Club party- cover charges are donations
- Walk/run for charity
- Good Will Gators
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Door2Door
- Churches
Grant Writing
- Source Federal and Charitable Trust grants
- Green/Sustainable, Historical Preservation, Community Development, Education
Homeless Community Relations
- Recruit homeless residents
International Research Experience in Africa
IRES 2008: International Research Experience in Africa
University of Florida's Rinker School of Building Construction (http://www.bcn.ufl.edu) is pleased to invite applications into its National Science Foundation (NSF) sponsored International Research Experience in Africa. The program will support 5 students to undertake 10 weeks of high quality research in sustainable construction within the African context. Students will be selected based on a competitive application process. Interested students should prepare an application package adhering to the guidelines provided below by March 7th 2008. Successful applicants will be notified by March 14th 2008.
Research Focus
The theme of this program is "A Global Perspective on Engineering Sustainable Building Systems." Students will research sustainable systems based on knowledge gained about the local context through research collaboration with a host institution and then collectively design, engineer, and construct an 80m2 building unit that demonstrates use of these approaches. The students will focus on different building elements which will be integrated in the demonstration unit. The key elements identified for the research are: water supply (reclaiming and recycling), thermal comfort as it relates to passive heating and cooling, and materials for the building envelope. In addition, the students will also investigate the broader issues around engineering sustainable building systems and the requirements for support from social and economic networks.
Financial Support
The program will cover the expenses associated with the International Research Experience. This includes round trip airfare to Africa, accommodation, ground transportation in the host country, and supplies. Students will also receive a $2000 stipend.
Requirements and Conditions
- Eligibility is limited to students who are currently enrolled in a full-time degree program in the US and will be graduating no earlier than Fall 2008.
- Students are prohibited from receiving both credit and salary for any single research activity. This does not, however, preclude students from using their research findings to receive credit in the following academic year.
- Students are expected to participate in all organized program activities throughout the summer including a pre-departure orientation in April 2008, provide a final report on their project and also publish their findings as a journal paper. Each student will also be expected to present the results of their research to selected audiences upon their return to the US.
Application Process
Students should prepare a package which includes the following information:
· Applicant information (name, major, expected graduation date, institution, e-mail);
· Brief (500 word max.) statement of your research topic and long term professional plans;
· Resume or summary of relevant experience;
· Contact details for two faculty members willing to provide references;
· Copy of your transcript.
Applications should be submitted by email with "IRES 2008" in the subject line to obonyo@ufl.edu or rries@ufl.edu on or before 5.00pm on March 7th 2008. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
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Todd H. Leedy, Ph.D.
Associate Director and Lecturer
Center for African Studies
University of Florida
tel. 352.392.2183
fax 352.392.2435
P.O. Box 115560
427 Grinter Hall
Gainesville, FL 32611-5560
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Transportation Security Planning Lecture Series
“Transportation Security Planning:
The 3-D Challenge”
The challenges of integrating security into a system that relies on open access.
Special Guest Lecture by
Sterling Keys
Assistant Special Agent in Charge
Systems Operation Control Division/Domestic Planning
Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service
Transportation Security Administration
Tuesday, February 26, 3 PM
Room 439,
(Advanced CPTED Class)
Pizza and Drinks will be served
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Florida's Brain Drain
Hey folks,
So I think I am allowed to post on here without permission...if not, my bad. I am working on a little project with a PBS station in Central Florida on why Florida's talent leaves the state after graduating. What I need from you is to answer 3 questions and email (ipatten@ufl.edu) them to me at your earliest convenience.
1. upon graduation where would you like to locate?
2. why do you want to locate there?
3. if you plan to leave the state of Florida what is the greatest motivation behind your move?
If you have questions let me know.
- Iris
So I think I am allowed to post on here without permission...if not, my bad. I am working on a little project with a PBS station in Central Florida on why Florida's talent leaves the state after graduating. What I need from you is to answer 3 questions and email (ipatten@ufl.edu) them to me at your earliest convenience.
1. upon graduation where would you like to locate?
2. why do you want to locate there?
3. if you plan to leave the state of Florida what is the greatest motivation behind your move?
If you have questions let me know.
- Iris
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