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Inside Eckerd: The Latest News
April 25, 2013
Greetings!
Seven Hollings Scholars. 26 Phi Beta Kappa inductees. 20 newly-named Ford Scholars. It's that time of year for students and alumni to hear good news about graduate school acceptances, honor society memberships, fellowships, scholarships and summer research projects. If you know any of these recipients, make sure to congratulate them on their achievement(s).
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Dr. Suzan Harrison '78 Appointed Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Eckerd College
 Eckerd President Dr. Donald R. Eastman III has announced the appointment of Professor Suzan Harrison, a 1978 alumna of the College, as the new Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Eckerd College. "Suzan is an award-winning teacher, a literary scholar of considerable accomplishment, a visionary administrator capable of consensus-building, and a diligent and thoughtful colleague who is known for strong advocacy of academic programs and values," said Dr. Eastman. "I have full confidence in her ability to apply her intellectual and personal gifts to advance Eckerd College in her new role."
Dean Harrison is the first Eckerd College graduate and second woman to be appointed Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs in the College's history.
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Eckerd's LSP Grads Shine (Part II)
Leadership St. Petersburg (LSP), one of the oldest leadership programs in the nation, is a six-month experience designed to promote and enhance community leadership through an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and political issues in the St. Petersburg area.
Since its inception, more than a dozen employees have graduated from LSP, including current faculty and staff who continue their affiliation as leaders within the program. Six were featured in the last issue, another six are featured below. These individuals also serve as some of the "faces of Eckerd" in our local community.
James J. Annarelli, Ph.D.
(LSP Class of 1995), VP for Student Life and Dean of Students, is completing a term as Chair of the School Board of St. Petersburg Catholic High School. During his two terms as a St. Petersburg Free Clinic board member, Dean Annarelli and Eckerd College were consecutive winners of the Free Clinic's "Battle of the Minds" competition in 2004 and 2005.
 Peter Hammerschmidt, Ph.D. (LSP Class of 1986), Professor of Economics and Senior Trainer and Research Associate for LDI, has been active in creating and presenting LSP's opening and mid-year retreats on leadership. He is the 1984 recipient of Eckerd's Robert A. Staub Distinguished Professor of the Year Award.
 Professor of Sociology Patrick Henry, Ph.D. (LSP Class of 1988), a longtime faculty sponsor of the Eckerd College Homeless Outreach club, teaches a Sociology of Art class that influenced the January exhibit, "Am I an Artist Now? A reflection on the meaning of art and being an artist." The show featured artists and artisans from the community and Creative Clay, a local non-profit whose mission is to provide educational, expressive and vocational opportunities in the arts for people with obstacles to arts access.
 In November 2012, the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with approval from the US State Department, appointed Lisa A. Mets, Ph.D. (LSP Class of 2003), VP and Secretary of the College, to a five-year term as Honorary Consul of Estonia, the first in Florida. While she may support anyone requesting aid, Dr. Mets officially represents the north Florida region: all counties north of and including Sarasota, Desoto, Highlands, Okeechobee, and Indian River. She is Estonia's 13th honorary consul in the United States. This past February, she was received as a new member of the Tampa Bay Consular Corps. Appointed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, honorary consuls are a traditional part of Estonia's foreign representation abroad. They exercise consular functions by representing the interests and rights of Estonian citizens in their host countries and by promoting bilateral cultural and economic relations. Honorary Consuls, unpaid, bear all the expenses of their consular posts.
Joan Karins (LSP Class of 1975), Program Manager for Eckerd's Special Programs division, is a member of Chorus Angelorum, an a capella chamber ensemble, is an elder and member of the choir in her church, and volunteers on the board of her condominium. She is an active volunteer at the St. Petersburg Museum of History, where she is chairing a committee to plan a new exhibit about the world's first regularly scheduled airline flight that took place between St. Petersburg and Tampa. She is also serving as fundraising chair of Flight 2014, Inc., which is overseeing the centennial celebration of Tony Jannus's historic flight.
 As a volunteer for CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse), Associate Dean of Students Lena Wilfalk (LSP Class of 1984) was a recipient of CASA's 2011 Pillar of Peace Award. She is active with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Youth Development Foundation, which works with middle to high school students. Lena is a former chairwoman of the St. Petersburg Community Alliance, created to establish improved communications between members of the white and black communities.
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Eckerd in the News
The Diane Rehm Show
April 24, 2013
- Panel interview with Jewel Spears Brooker, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Literature and a T.S. Eliot scholar The Voice
April 23, 2013
- Comments by Eckerd alumna Darlene Saindon '02 Tampa Bay Newspapers
April 23, 2013
- Comments by President Eastman and Dr. Suzan Harrison '78 Foreign Policy
April 23, 2013
- Comments by Michael Jerryson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies CNN.com
April 22, 2013
- Comments by Michael Jerryson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
The New York Times / reprinted in Tampa Bay Times April 21, 2013 - Feature op-ed by Boston native Dennis Lehane '88, co-founder/co-director of EC Writers' Conference: Writers in Paradise Project inspires art of healing from sexual assault
Tbo.com / St. Petersburg Tribune
April 18, 2013
- Comments by April 18 College Program Series presenter Grace Brown, founder of "Project Unbreakable" Tampa Bay Business Journal
April 17, 2013
Riverland News
April 11, 2013
- Feature story with comments by Peter Meylan, Ph.D., The Richard R. Hallin Professor in Natural Sciences
Using an Analysis of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Climate Commitment To Drive Sustainability Initiatives at Eckerd College, Florida
Sustainability: The Journal of Record
04/10/2013
- Co-publication written by Alison Ormsby, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Environmental Studies, and Sustainability Fellow Evan Bollier '11
Tampa Bay Newspapers
April 8, 2013
- Feature story with comments by Gavin Hawk, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Theatre, and President Eastman WUSF 89.7FM
April 3, 2013
- Feature interview with remarks by Presidential Events Series speakers Pier Vellinga, Ph.D., and Henry Pollack, Ph.D. Quartz
April 2, 2013
- Comments by Michael Jerryson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Tampa Bay Newspapers
April 2, 2013
How to Prepare Our Youth to Succeed in the Emerging Single Global Middle Class
The Huffington Post
April 3, 2013
- Comments by Craig Runde, J.D., Director of Center for Conflict Dynamics Tbo.com / St. Petersburg Tribune
March 31, 2013
- Photo/comments by EC Chaplain Doug McMahon and Rita Sage, ITS receptionist and office coordinator Mr. Media
March 28, 2013
- Feature interview with photographer Herb Snitzer Africa Talks
March 27, 2013
- Feature interview with William "Bill" F. Felice, Professor of Political Science and participant in St. Petersburg in the World conference WMNF 88.5 FM
March 26, 2013
- Feature interview with remarks by Presidential Events Series speakers Pier Vellinga, Ph.D., and Henry Pollack, Ph.D. 83 Degrees Media
March 26, 2013
- Comments by Alizza Punzalan-Randle, Director of Community and Media Relations WUSF 89.7FM
March 26, 2013
- Feature interview with Dennis Lehane '88, co-founder/co-director of the Eckerd College Writers' Conference: Writers in Paradise Tallahassee Democrat
March 22, 2013
- Op-ed by Mark Hohmeister '74 Tbo.com / St. Petersburg Tribune
March 19, 2013
- Comments by Weston Babelay '05, Assistant Director of Campus Activities Seminole Beacon
March 19, 2013
- Feature interview with alumna Nancy Giles '82, VP of business development for PARC Tampa Bay Times
March 17, 2013
- Columnist Bill Maxwell's op-ed with comments by President Eastman Eckerd program turns students into marine rescuers
Tbo.com / St. Petersburg Tribune
March 15, 2013
- Feature story about Eckerd College Search and Rescue (EC-SAR) team; comments by Alexa Iorillo '16, Meghan Maraia '14, EC-SAR Coordinator Ryan Dilkey '98 and Andrew Kerbs '14
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Only at Eckerd Eckerd College Continues National Lead in NOAA Hollings Scholarships
Seven Eckerd College students have been selected as 2013 Hollings Scholars, topping a list of more than 80 U.S. institutions. Since the NOAA Hollings Scholarship competition began in 2005, Eckerd students have won 53 scholarships. No other college or university in the nation comes close to this achievement.
April 26: Join YWCA Tampa Bay to take a Stand Against Racism
Eckerd College will host YWCA Tampa Bay's fifth annual Stand Against Racism on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Wireman Chapel. Renowned race expert, author and lecturer Tim Wise will present "Beyond Diversity: Steps for Uprooting Racism, Privilege and Institutional Inequity." His presentation will be followed by a Q&A dialogue with the audience. This event is free and open to the public.
May 1: Annual Ford Scholars Forum The Junior Ford Scholars invite the campus community to the 26th Annual Ford Forum, "Extreme Thought: Transcending Boundaries" on Tuesday, April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Triton Room. Topics will focus on major issues in the students' disciplines and in higher education. A reception will follow. On display at Eckerd's Sarasota Center (8031 Cooper Creek Blvd, Suite 106, University Park, Fla.) through May 3, the "Offsite Insights Environmental / Eco Art Exhibit" features environmental artwork that speaks to the relationship between human and worldly nature: how human nature is a product of our environment and how we treat it, the good, the bad, and the ugly. Featuring paintings, photographs and sculptures by 23 artists, including nine museum pieces from the Smithsonian that were created by artists in Kazakhstan. Viewing hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 8: 2013 Eckerd Review Reading and Art Party
Come and celebrate the works by writers and artists of the Eckerd Community featured in the
2013 Eckerd Review (new cover to be revealed!) on Wednesday, May 8 in Cobb Gallery. The reception begins at 5 pm. Pick up your free journal and enjoy readings, snacks and cool art!
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Events@Eckerd All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise stated.Offsite Insights Environmental/EcoArt Exhibit Through May 3, EC Sarasota Center Viewing Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Museum Lab Class Exhibition Organized by Students of Marshall Rousseau Through May 3, Cobb Gallery Mon-Fri, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Apr. 21 - 26, Elliott Gallery Mon-Fri, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CPS: Megan Andelloux, "Getting a Grip: Mastering Your Sexuality" Apr. 25, 7 p.m., Fox Hall YWCA of Tampa Bay's "Stand Against Racism" featuring Tim Wise Apr. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wireman Chapel
Apr. 26, 7 p.m., Miller Auditorium Apr. 28 - May 3, Elliott Gallery Opening Reception, Apr. 28, 3 - 5 p.m. Gallery Talk, Apr. 31, 3:15 p.m. CPS: EC Senior Theatre presents "No Exit" May 2, 3 and 4 at 8 p.m.; May 5 at 2 p.m. Bininger Studio Theatre May 3, 7 p.m., Miller Auditorium Senior Thesis Exhibition: Lilah Greenberg, photography; Laura Kimball, video installation May 5 - 10, Elliott Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CPS: EC Community Band Concert May 6, 7:30 p.m., Fox Hall CPS: EC String Orchestra Concert May 9, 7:30 p.m., Roberts Music Center 104 CPS: Annual Spring Concert May 12, 3 p.m., Wireman Chapel PEL Thesis Exhibition: Michael della Penna May 12 - 18, Cobb Gallery Opening Reception, May 12, 3-5 p.m. Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Baccalaureate May 18, 5 p.m., Wireman Chapel Commencement May 19, 8 a.m., South Beach Field
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Go Tritons!
Calling all fans, come cheer on your Tritons at these upcoming HOME games and matches! Visit the Athletics website for more info.
Sunday, May 5
5 p.m. (DH) and 9 p.m. (DH), Baseball vs. Barry University
Monday, May 6
6 p.m., Baseball vs. Barry University (Senior Night)
Online registration is now available for the wide selection of 2013 summer camps featuring all sports, basketball, boys and girls soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball offerings. Eckerd's Waterfront Program offers instruction in watersports, sailing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, kayaking, saltwater fishing, and the exploration of marine life for students of various ages at various levels. Our location on Boca Ciega Bay provides the perfect environment for learning watersports!
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Where Are They Now? Jeffrey Ackley '08 Christiana Gondreau '93 Melanie Neale '02 
to continue his doctoral research - studying the effects of the urban heat island on lizards - at Arizona State University. The EPA-STAR award comes on the heels of a $100,000 NSF Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship fellowship he received in 2009. Jeff majored in biology and double minored in East Asian Studies and Japanese, was a member of Sigma Xi and the Japanese National Honor Society, was named a Ford Apprentice Scholar, and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.  Christiana Gondreau '93, her husband Dr. Paul Gondreau and their five children attended Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square in Rome. After mass, their 8-year-old son Dominic Gondreau, who has cerebral palsy, was embraced by Pope Francis. The photograph and video of their encounter received worldwide attention. Click here for the Gondreaus' accounts of their son's moving encounter, which Christiana described as "exceptionally moving." Christiana graduated from Eckerd with a B.A. degree in international business. Creative Writing alumna Melanie Neale '02 has published her first book - Boat Girl: A Memoir of Youth, Love & Fiberglass (Beating Windward Press, 2012). In January, a middle grades (ages 9-15) version was released as Boat Kid: How I Survived Swimming with Sharks, Being Homeschooled, and Growing Up on a Sailboat. Melanie grew up living aboard a 47' sailboat with her parents and sister. She traveled the U.S. East Coast and the Bahamas from the mid-80's to the end of the 90's, and was home-schooled until she came to Eckerd. She went on to earn an MFA in creative writing from Florida International University and currently works as the Director of Career Services for the Art Institute of Jacksonville.
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