A LEAP forward: The CEO’s 6-part mini-workshop series

After a year’s absence, the Career Engagement Office (CEO) has recently restarted its six-part LEAP mini-workshop series to develop professionalism in both interviews and the workplace. LEAP stands for “Leadership, Engagement, Awareness, and Professionalism” and was first started two years ago by the CEO’s Assistant…

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RA programs keep late night ‘Walls’ on campus
The Old Mail Room was transformed into a "dreamy scene decorated with romantic pinks and pastels" as advertised on the Forum. Photo courtesy of Giulia Heyward.

RA programs keep late night ‘Walls’ on campus

Although the long-standing tradition of Walls faltered a bit last Fall, students and Student Affairs found a way to keep some semblance of the party going. Despite the fact that the Walls were now technically late night events sponsored by Resident Advisors (RA) and thus…

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The seven wonders of TRAPPIST-1

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Spitzer Space Telescope has identified not one, but seven new Earth-sized planets orbiting a dwarf star. All seven of these planets could potentially contain liquid water, but three are firmly located in the habitable zone – the area…

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Sarasota congressman pressured by immigrant rights group
Approximately 100 Sarasota locals prepare to occupy the lobby of House Representative Vern Buchanan's (R-Sarasota) office on Feb. 21, 2017. Photo courtesy of All of Us Sarasota.

Sarasota congressman pressured by immigrant rights group

“People more than ever need to know that there is someone out there fighting for them, someone willing to go to the end of the world to make sure that they don’t get deported back to nothing,” second-year and volunteer with All of Us Sarasota…

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SAC clears up budget discrepancy

After careful accounting and a few impromptu meetings, the Student Allocations Committee (SAC) has cleared up what was thought to be a budget discrepancy. At the close of the Feb. 5 SAC meeting, the remainder of the budget was recorded to be $22,528, but a…

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The Activist Newsletter: 3/1-3/9

This week (3/1 – 3/9), activists have the opportunity to participate in rallies, marches, local meetings, panel discussions, an fundraisers! Read on if you want to get involved in the community regarding racial justice, worker’s rights, GMOs, intersectional feminism, trans rights, disability and mental health…

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