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Eckerd leads nation again in Hollings Scholars
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Seven Eckerd College students have won Hollings Scholarships, which will provide each with thousands of dollars in financial aid and a fully paid internship at a NOAA agency.
Eckerd's Hollings Scholars are among 150 students at 78 colleges and universities across the country to win the prestigious award. Eckerd students have won 62 Hollings Scholarships since the program began in 2005, more than at any other college or  university in the country. Eckerd has been the top recipient of Hollings Scholarships from the beginning, a remarkable achievement for a liberal arts college with only 1,800 full-time undergraduate students.
The scholarships, named for former U.S. Senator Ernest Hollings of South Carolina, are designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science.
The 2015 Eckerd Hollings Scholars and their majors are Jason Baer of McLean, Va. (marine science and Spanish); Daniel Chapman of Fort Collins, Colo. (marine science and biochemistry); Brittany Evans of Hartwell, Ga. (marine science); Carina Graham of Potomac, Md. (biology and creative writing); Austin Hunter of Jacksonville, Ill. (marine science and biochemistry); Sarah Raney of Chesterfield, Mo. (marine science and environmental studies); and Jessica Richter of St. Charles, Ill. (marine science). Read more.
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 Five years later, BP oil spill impacts still unclear
To mark the fifth anniversary of the BP oil spill, the USF College of Marine Science held a news conference and panel discussion about the research done on the aftermath. The research, overseen by the Center for Integrated Modeling and Analysis of the Gulf Ecosystem, includes studies of sediment of the gulf bottom conducted by Marine Science Professors David Hastings (right) and Gregg Brooks. During the event on Monday (April 20), Hastings said there are signs of recovery but that it is still too early to assess the long-term impacts. "For us in the scientific community, five years is a very short amount of time, so we still really don't know what the long-term impacts are. Five years is not very long in scientific terms," Hastings said. | WTSP-TV | WTVT-TV |
 Fotopoulos honored by FHSAA Hall of Fame
Women's Soccer Coach Danielle Fotopoulos was recently named to the Florida High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame. Fotopoulos, a member of the 1999 World Cup championship team and the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division 1 history, was one of 11 top-tier athletes inducted this past Sunday (April 26). The newest members of the Hall of Fame include former NFL players Daunte Culpepper and Kevin Fagan, former Tampa Bay Rays player Tino Martinez, former WNBA player Tammy Jackson, pro golfer Andy Bean and Olympic swimmer Nicole Haislett. Fotopoulos has been coaching Women's Soccer at Eckerd since 2010 and has taken her team to the Sunshine State Conference Tournament twice. She was an All-America player for the University of Florida, where she was a two-time SEC Player of the Year and the Soccer America Player of the Year in 1998 after leading the Gators to an NCAA championship. The offensive threat is the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history. She also was a two-time All-Star selection in the Women's United Soccer Association.
But it all began at Lyman High School in Longwood, where Fotopoulos graduated in 1994 after securing three soccer state titles, a state title in cross country and a conference tennis championship.
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 First Food Security Conference a success
Scientists, policymakers and the general public came together at Wireman Chapel last week for the first Eckerd College Food Security Conference. Among topics discussed were the science and regulation of GMOs, the overemphasis of growing crops for biofuels instead of food and how ending food waste could help feed the world's growing population.
The two-day conference (April 24-25) was sponsored by Eckerd; the Institute on Science for Global Policy; and Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, to help shape public policy about food that is grounded in science. Students in Assistant Professor of Biology Liza Conrad's Food Security class will compile the presentations and recommendations to be distributed to policymakers. WTSP-TV | Tampa Bay Times
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Festival of Cultures highlights global village
Myckhaila Joab '17 and Leah Chisolm '17 enjoy the Festival of Cultures last Friday (April 24) at Slater's Woods. Organized by International Student Affairs, the International Student Association and Campus Activities, the Festival of Cultures is an annual event that allows students from all over the world to come together to celebrate their cultures. Students from various countries showcase their culture through food, music and traditional attire.
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Art students, professor liven up Health Center
Community service is a core value at Eckerd. One recent example: Professor of Visual Arts Kirk Ke Wang and some of his painting students created a mural recently in a section of Westminster Suncoast that serves residents with dementia. "Most of Westminster Suncoast serves active residents who live in their villa homes, but some, over time, may be diagnosed with dementia and may ultimately wind up living in our Health Center," said Executive Director ??. "Our hope is to keep all residents engaged and living actively. This mural really beautifies an area for this very special population."
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Eckerd Review Visual
Art Exhibit
Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8 10:30-4:30 p.m.
Cobb Gallery
Experience visual art published in the 2015 Eckerd Review
literary journal--some of the best paintings, sketches, photography and more created by the Eckerd community of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and ASPEC and OLLI members.
Eckerd Review Reading & Art Party
Tuesday, May 5
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Cobb Gallery
Celebrate the works of writers and artists from the Eckerd community featured in the
2015 Eckerd Review. Pick up your free journal and enjoy readings, snacks and cool art.
Monday, May 4, 7:30-9 p.m.
Fox Hall
Professor David Irwin
explains the origin and significance of each composition in a concert, tying together artistic and historical considerations.
Spring Chamber Orchestra Concert
Thursday, May 7, 7:30-9 p.m.
Roberts Music Center 104
The Eckerd College Chamber Orchestra performs a range of interesting music that features our campus string players. Professor David Irwin explains the origin and significance of each composition in the concert, thus linking artistic and historical considerations.
Spring Choral Concert
Sunday, May 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
The Eckerd Concert Choir offers its annual Mother's Day spring concert with music celebrating nature and more. The songs performed will represent many periods, styles and vocal traditions in different languages. Director Brent Douglas introduces the music so the context for each work is established.
Film
Timbuktu
Friday, May 1, 7 p.m.
Miller Auditorium
Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako (French, Arabic, Bambara, Songhay and English with English subtitles, 97 minutes, 2014, digital screening)
The Zoo Story By Edward Albee Friday, May 1-Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 3, 2 p.m. The Studio Theatre EC Riptide Dance Team Showcase Thursday, May 7, 7-8:30 p.m. Bininger Theater
An end-of-the-year showcase featuring previously performed dances and some new ones.
A Simple Theatre: Bob: A Life in Five Acts
Tuesday, May 19, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bininger Theater
By Peter Sinn Nachtrieb
Tickets are $15 general public, $12 seniors and students.
Athletics
Saturday, May 2
Coed Sailing
vs. Coed Conference Champs
Overheard
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