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Vince Naimoli Book Signing

Vince Naimoli, namesake of UT’s Naimoli Institute for Business Strategy and chairman emeritus and founder of the Tampa Bay Rays, will sign copies of his new autobiography at The University of Tampa campus bookstore. The UT bookstore is located on the first floor of the Vaughn Center on the UT campus. Naimoli’s book, Business, Baseball & Beyond, tells the story of the sometimes controversial, always straightforward founder of the Tampa Bay Rays, the 2008 American League Champions. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Public Information. Contact E-mail: publicinfo@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6232. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM. University of Tampa Bookstore. For more info visit www.vincenaimoli.com.

Softball vs. Francis Marion

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Honors Program Symposia - Dr. Natasha Veltri

Dr. Natasha Veltri, UT assistant professor of information and technology management, presents "Privacy on Facebook: Do Users Care?". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Honors Program and Symposia. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dr. Gary Luter. Contact E-mail: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257‐3545. Thursday, March 18, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UT campus Macdonald-Kelce Library, AV#2. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Faculty Colloquium Series: Dr. Ann H. Williams

Dr. Ann H. Williams, assistant professor of biology, will present "Bullseye - Identifying Molecular Targeted Therapies for Individualized Cancer Treatment.". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Eric Cardenas. Contact E-mail: ecardenas@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6232. Friday, March 19, 2010, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Sykes College of Business, Room 134 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Softball vs. Lynn

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, March 19, 2010, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Dancing Toward Home

UT professor Susan Taylor Lennon performs a one-woman show about her relationship with her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 75. The show, premiering March 19, 20, 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. will include storytelling and dance, as well as an interactive environment where audience members can participate in creative activities before and after the performance. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dorothy Cowden. Contact E-mail: dcowden@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6217. Friday, March 19, 2010, 8:00 PM – Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:00 PM. The University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Is Film Dead? The Future Of Florida Film

Is Film Dead? 10:30 am The Future of Florida’s Film Business 2:00 pm A panel of experts from filmmakers, lawmakers and vendors discuss and interact with the audience about filming in this state and how to create more production statewide and increase internal production in the Tampa Bay area. Panel includes Congressman Kevin Ambler, Ron Satl of Misconceptions, Lindsey Norris Guthrie of the Tampa Bay Film Commission, Robert Sterrett of Immortal Island, producer Tom Garrett of The University of Tampa, Graham Winick of Film Florida and the Miami Film Commission, Rick Kalivoda of First Unit Production Services, Paul Cohen of FSU Film and Torchlight, and John Textor of Digital Domain, Star Trek and Transformers. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Garrett. Contact E-mail: tgarrett@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (941) 544-8888. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM. UT Reeves Theatre Vaughn Center. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Softball vs. Lynn

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Saturday, March 20, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Admissions Open House

Admissions Open House Programs Open House is one of the best ways to experience The University of Tampa. This popular event brings many students and their families to our campus for a full overview of what UT has to offer. Your experience will include the following: -Campus tour -Tour of residence halls -Student panels -Admissions and financial aid sessions -Meet with faculty in your academic area of interest Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. Open House begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Incoming freshmen (current high school students) should check in at the Bob Martinez Sports Center. Transfer student check-in will be in the Plant Hall Lobby. Parking is available in the Thomas Parking Garage, which is located about two blocks from Plant Hall and a half block from the Martinez Sports Center. Additional parking is available in the West Parking Garage located on North Boulevard and the Plant Hall parking lot. Information about nearby hotel accommodations, directions to the University and a campus map can be f… Type of Admissions Event: Open House. Sunday, March 21, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

(CANCELED) Honors Program Symposia

This event with Dr. David L. Richards, co‐director of the CIRI Human Rights Data Project and associate professor of political science at the University of Memphis, has been canceled. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Honors Program and Symposia. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dr. Gary Luter. Contact E-mail: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257‐3545. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Reeves Theater Vaughn Center, 2nd floor. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Tennis vs. Southern New Hampshire

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Tennis Complex. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Midnights With The Mystic

"Midnight With The Mystic" will focus on topics presented in the book by the same title and the ideology of Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of the Isha Foundation, is a non-religious, not-for-profit, public service organization, which addresses all aspects of human wellbeing. There will be a 60-minute film screening followed by a 20-minute discussion session. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Garrett. Contact E-mail: tgarrett@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (941) 544-8888. Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. UT Grand Salon Plant Hall. For more info visit www.studio620.org.

Information Session for Nursing Programs

Graduate Admissions Information Sessions UT’s Nursing Department will present program details and admission requirements for the MS in Nursing (MSN) with concentrations in adult or family nurse practitioner, Post-Master’s Certificate, Four-year BSN and Rn to BSN. CE Workshop: “Taking a Shot at the New Immunizations: An Update on Vaccine Recommendations for 2010” presented by Kim Curry, PhD, ARNP and Assistant Professor and Associate Director in the UT Nursing Department. Type of Admissions Event: Graduate Admissions. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Plant Hall Music Room 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

DEBT

First produced in New York City in 2002, DEBT by Seth Kramer deals with a group of friends who must each confront their own demons. It is their ill-fated responses to these circumstances of desire, longing and love that demonstrate the "debt" friendship may bear upon us all. Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission; $5 for senior citizens and non-UT students. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Writers at the University – Dorothy Allison

With student literary magazine QUILT Best-selling author Dorothy Allison grew up in Greenville, SC, the first child of a 15-year-old unwed mother who worked as a waitress. Now living in Northern California with her partner Alix and her teenage son, Wolf Michael, she describes herself as a feminist, a working-class story teller and a Southern expatriate. Awarded the 2007 Robert Penn Warren Award for Fiction, Allison’s books include Trash, Plume, 2002. ISBN-10: 0452283515 and Bastard Out of Carolina, Plume, 2005 ISBN-10: 0452287057. Type of Event: Honors Program and Symposia. Writer's Series. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Audrey Colombe. Contact E-mail: acolombe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3116. Thursday, March 25, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University of Tampa Plant Hall - Grand Salon. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Tennis vs. St. Petersburg College

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, March 26, 2010, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. UT Tennis Complex. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Baseball vs. Florida Tech

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, March 26, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Dancing Toward Home

UT professor Susan Taylor Lennon performs a one-woman show about her relationship with her mother, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at 75. The show, premiering March 26, 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. will include storytelling and dance, as well as an interactive environment where audience members can participate in creative activities before and after the performance. Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dorothy Cowden. Contact E-mail: dcowden@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6217. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – Sunday, March 28, 2010, 10:00 PM. The University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

DEBT

First produced in New York City in 2002, DEBT by Seth Kramer deals with a group of friends who must each confront their own demons. It is their ill-fated responses to these circumstances of desire, longing and love that demonstrate the "debt" friendship may bear upon us all. Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission; $5 for senior citizens and non-UT students. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, March 26, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

GreenFest2010

GreenFest visitors are treated to all things vital to successful gardening, including a wide variety of plants and gardening supply vendors, educational speakers and innovative gardening demonstrations. Plus delicious foods and beverages are offered to complete the festivities. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Office of Public Information. Contact E-mail: publicinfo@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6232. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Henry B. Plant Park, University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.tampagreenfest.com.

Information Session for Graduate Business Programs

Graduate Admissions Information Sessions MBA (Full-time & Part-time), Saturday MBA for Business Leaders, MS in Accounting, MS in Finance and MS in Marketing. Faculty and staff will present details about each program and answer questions about admission requirements and the application process. Type of Admissions Event: Graduate Admissions. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sykes College of Business Room 131/134. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Information Session for Master of Education

Graduate Admissions Information Sessions Faculty and staff will present program details and admission requirements for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program and the two tracks: - Track I Initial Licensure - Track II Curricula and Instructional Leadership. Type of Admissions Event: Graduate Admissions. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sykes College of Business Room 131/134. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Baseball vs. Florida Tech

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

DEBT

First produced in New York City in 2002, DEBT by Seth Kramer deals with a group of friends who must each confront their own demons. It is their ill-fated responses to these circumstances of desire, longing and love that demonstrate the "debt" friendship may bear upon us all. Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission; $5 for senior citizens and non-UT students. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, March 27, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

GreenFest2010

GreenFest visitors are treated to all things vital to successful gardening, including a wide variety of plants and gardening supply vendors, educational speakers and innovative gardening demonstrations. Plus delicious foods and beverages are offered to complete the festivities. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Office of Public Information. Contact E-mail: publicinfo@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6232. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Henry B. Plant Park, University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.tampagreenfest.com.

DEBT - Matinee

First produced in New York City in 2002, DEBT by Seth Kramer deals with a group of friends who must each confront their own demons. It is their ill-fated responses to these circumstances of desire, longing and love that demonstrate the "debt" friendship may bear upon us all. Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission; $5 for senior citizens and non-UT students. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, March 28, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. David Falk Theatre.

Baseball vs. Florida Memorial

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Softball vs. Saint Leo

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Wednesday, March 31, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Honors Program Symposia - Dr. James Aubry

Dr. James Aubry, a UT instructor of French, presents "The French New Wave: An Artistic Revolution.". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Honors Program and Symposia. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dr. Gary Luter. Contact E-mail: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257‐3545. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Reeves Theater Vaughn Center, 2nd floor. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Softball vs. Saint Leo

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Thursday, April 1, 2010, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

An Afternoon With Director Rod Lurie

Rod Lurie, a producer, director, screenwriter, TV program creator and film critic, will join us at UT April 2 and will discuss screenwriting, directing, film criticism, working in feature films vs. television and more. There might be something really special in store! Lurie just remade Sam Peckinpach’s classic film Straw Dogs. The remake, which is also based on the book "The Siege of Trencher's Farm" by Gordon M. Williams, stars James Marsden, Kate Bosworth and James Woods. It will be released in 2011. Dr. Andrew McAlister, UT Professor will lead Q & A session. Don't miss this one! Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Garrett. Contact E-mail: tgarrett@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (941) 544-8888. Friday, April 2, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UT Reeves Theatre Vaughn Center. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

Empire State of Mind: Welcome to the Concrete Jungle

Student Activity This is going to be a night of performances of all kinds! Come watch as people compete in different categories: singing, acting, breakdancing, and so much more! Think you've got what it takes? Auditions will be held March 1, 3, 16 at 8 p.m. Type of Event: Student Event. Open to Public: No. Price: Student ID. Contact Name: Lissette Moronta. Contact E-mail: lmoronta@ut.edu. Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Plant Hall Music Room.

Honors Program Symposia - Dr. Denis Rey

Dr. Denis Rey, assistant professor of government and world affairs at UT, presents "How Electoral Rules Impact Foreign Policy Outcomes.". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Honors Program and Symposia. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dr. Gary Luter. Contact E-mail: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257‐3545. Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UT campus Macdonald-Kelce Library, AV#2. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Transfer Information Session

Transfer Information Session You are invited to attend UT’s Transfer Information Session, designed especially for transfer students. This event will inform you about transferring to UT and making your transition a smooth one. You will also learn about transfer scholarships and additional financial aid opportunities. On-the-spot application evaluations are available to students who apply online prior to the event. Bring your official documents with you and admissions counselors will be available at the end of the program to evaluate your application. Campus tours will also be available. Check-in will be held in the Plant Hall Lobby starting at 5:15 p.m. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the Thomas Parking Garage, which is located about two blocks from Plant Hall. Additional parking is available in the West Parking Garage located on North Boulevard. Information about nearby hotel accommodations, directions to the University and a campus map can be found at http://www.ut.edu/visit/ . Type of Admissions Event: Transfer Information Session. Thursday, April 8, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. The University of Tampa Plant Hall 401 West Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Softball vs. Rollins

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Softball vs. Rollins

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Saturday, April 10, 2010, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

The Complete Financial Management Workshop

Overview: Practical instruction on your finances. Instructor: Jack Beatty, CFP Sessions: 1) Cash Management and Risk Management 2) Investment Management and Tax Planning 3) Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $50. Contact Name: Office of Development and University Relations. Contact E-mail: instituteregistration@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6220. Monday, April 12, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center 1500 16th Street Palm Harbor, FL 34683. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

The Complete Financial Management Workshop

Overview: Practical instruction on your finances. Instructor: Jack Beatty, CFP Sessions: 1) Cash Management and Risk Management 2) Investment Management and Tax Planning 3) Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $50. Contact Name: Office of Development and University Relations. Contact E-mail: instituteregistration@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6220. Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. The University of Tampa Riverside Building, Room 213. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Continuing Studies Open House

Continuing Studies Information Sessions You are invited to attend UT’s Continuing Studies Open House. This event will inform you about applying to UT, financial aid opportunities and an optional campus tour. The program begins at 6:00p.m. and concludes at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the Thomas Parking Garage, which is located about two blocks from Plant Hall. Additional parking is available in the West Parking Garage located on North Boulevard. www.ut.edu/map. Type of Admissions Event: Evening College. Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Vaughn Center Board Room, 9th Floor 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606.

Honors Program Symposia - Dr. John Stinespring

Dr. John Stinespring, Assistant professor of economics at UT, presents "Tax Evasion and the Shadow Economy in the U.S.". Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Honors Program and Symposia. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dr. Gary Luter. Contact E-mail: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257‐3545. Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Reeves Theater Vaughn Center, 2nd floor. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Speech Contest

Student Activity The speech contest is open to all UT students. Speeches may be on any topic and may be persuasive or informative. Grand prize is $150. Registration forms and contest guidelines are available through Professor Ann Marie Coats at acoats@ut.edu. Type of Event: Student Event. Open to Public: Yes. Price: UT Student ID Required. Contact Name: Ann Marie F. Coats. Contact E-mail: acoats@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3499. Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Riverside Building, Room 107.

Writers at the University – Christopher Buckley

Poet Christopher Buckley won the 2009 Tampa Review Prize for Poetry for his manuscript, Rolling the Bones. Buckley, a widely published writer, won a Guggenheim Fellow in Poetry for 2007-2008 and is a recipient of the James Dickey Prize, a Fulbright Award in Creative Writing, four Pushcart Prizes, two awards from the Poetry Society of America and two NEA grants in poetry. Judges praised Rolling the Bones for its “local identity and global reach.” The book will be introduced at this event by judges and editors from Tampa Press. Type of Event: Writer's Series. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Audrey Colombe. Contact E-mail: acolombe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3116. Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley Gallery, R.K. Bailey Art Studios. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

UT Arts Nexus at Tampa Museum of Art

ARTS NEXUS, a cutting edge performance video installation, will occur at the Tampa Museum of Art. The event will premiere a series of digital installation pieces, live performance and music events by faculty and students in the College of Arts and Letters of The University of Tampa. The event is free and open to the public. Type of Event: Art Exhibition. Dance. Music Concerts. Student Event. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Kelly Polk. Contact E-mail: kpolk@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7446. Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Tampa Museum of Art, 120 W. Gasparilla Plaza Tampa, FL 33602. For more info visit www.tampamuseum.org.

19th Annual Brian Claar Golf Classic

Alumni and Friends 11:30 a.m. - Registration Noon - Lunch 1 p.m. - Shotgun start 5:30 p.m. - Dinner Cost includes full day of golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: No. Price: $75 for Tampa Alpha members and $100 non-members. Contact Name: Jessica Burns. Contact E-mail: jburns@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 258-7481. Friday, April 16, 2010, 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM. Pebble Creek Golf Course 10550 Regents Park Drive Tampa, FL 33647 (813) 973-3870. For more info visit alumni.ut.edu.

Baseball vs. Barry

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, April 16, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Baseball vs. Barry

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Saturday, April 17, 2010, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Admissions Open House

Admissions Open House Programs Open House is one of the best ways to experience The University of Tampa. This popular event brings many students and their families to our campus for a full overview of what UT has to offer. Your experience will include the following: -Campus tour -Tour of residence halls -Student panels -Admissions and financial aid sessions -Meet with faculty in your academic area of interest Check-in begins at 9:00 a.m. Open House begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and will conclude at 2:00 p.m. Incoming freshmen (current high school students) should check in at the Bob Martinez Sports Center. Transfer student check-in will be in the Plant Hall Lobby. Parking is available in the Thomas Parking Garage, which is located about two blocks from Plant Hall and a half block from the Martinez Sports Center. Additional parking is available in the West Parking Garage located on North Boulevard and the Plant Hall parking lot. Information about nearby hotel accommodations, directions to the University and a campus map can be f… Type of Admissions Event: Open House. Sunday, April 18, 2010, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. The University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606 First-year students: Sports Center Martinez Transfer students: Plant Hall Lobby. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

"Prime of Your Life" Screening

Come see a film fresh off the festival premiere circuit and spend the evening with a young woman producer, screenwriter, actress and casting director, Nicole Abisinio. While the movie's story takes place in New York City, the film was primarily shot in St. Petersburg. http://www.nicoleabisinio.biz/. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Garrett. Contact E-mail: tgarrett@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (941) 544-8888. Monday, April 19, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Reeves Theater Vaughn Center. For more info visit www.facebook.com.

The Complete Financial Management Workshop

Overview: Practical instruction on your finances. Instructor: Jack Beatty, CFP Sessions: 1) Cash Management and Risk Management 2) Investment Management and Tax Planning 3) Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $50. Contact Name: Office of Development and University Relations. Contact E-mail: instituteregistration@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6220. Monday, April 19, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center 1500 16th Street Palm Harbor, FL 34683. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Business Network Symposium

Business Network Symposiums are held three times per year as a complimentary and informative morning for the Tampa Bay business community and UT students. Businesses that are well known, but changing; new and emerging; or new to the Tampa Bay area are given the opportunity to share their accomplishments and plans with the business community. Check back for updates on symposium speakers. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Alex Ellison. Contact E-mail: aellison@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6200. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:15 AM – 9:30 AM. Vaughn Center 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606.

The Complete Financial Management Workshop

Overview: Practical instruction on your finances. Instructor: Jack Beatty, CFP Sessions: 1) Cash Management and Risk Management 2) Investment Management and Tax Planning 3) Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $50. Contact Name: Office of Development and University Relations. Contact E-mail: instituteregistration@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6220. Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. The University of Tampa Riverside Building,Room 213. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Honors Research Fellows - Presentations and Recognition

Honors Research Fellows' Presentations and Recognition. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Honors Program and Symposia. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Dr. Gary Luter. Contact E-mail: honors@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257‐3545. Thursday, April 22, 2010, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Trustee's Conference Room Vaughn Center, 9th floor. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

CANDIDE

CANDIDE is a musical comedy based upon Voltaire's classic satire with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche, and Stephen Sondheim; and book by Hugh Wheeler. This irreverent look at life – albeit through rose colored glasses – as the "best of all possible worlds" has become a cult classic among musical theater enthusiastic both young and old. It is sure to be an evening a fun and fancy, so mark your calendars and make plans to join us for CANDIDE! Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Thursday, April 22, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Baseball vs. Florida Southern

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, April 23, 2010, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

CANDIDE

CANDIDE is a musical comedy based upon Voltaire's classic satire with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche, and Stephen Sondheim; and book by Hugh Wheeler. This irreverent look at life – albeit through rose colored glasses – as the "best of all possible worlds" has become a cult classic among musical theater enthusiastic both young and old. It is sure to be an evening a fun and fancy, so mark your calendars and make plans to join us for CANDIDE! Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Friday, April 23, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Information Session for Graduate Business Programs

Graduate Admissions Information Sessions MBA (Full-time & Part-time), Saturday MBA for Business Leaders, MS in Accounting, MS in Finance and MS in Marketing. Faculty and staff will present details about each program and answer questions about admission requirements and the application process. Type of Admissions Event: Graduate Admissions. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sykes College of Business Room 131/134. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Information Session for Master of Education

Graduate Admissions Information Sessions Faculty and staff will present program details and admission requirements for the Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree program and the two tracks: - Track I Initial Licensure - Track II Curricula and Instructional Leadership. Type of Admissions Event: Graduate Admissions. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Sykes College of Business Room 131/134. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Baseball vs. Florida Southern

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $5 adults, $3 senior citizens/children, UT students free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. UT Baseball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

CANDIDE

CANDIDE is a musical comedy based upon Voltaire's classic satire with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche, and Stephen Sondheim; and book by Hugh Wheeler. This irreverent look at life – albeit through rose colored glasses – as the "best of all possible worlds" has become a cult classic among musical theater enthusiastic both young and old. It is sure to be an evening a fun and fancy, so mark your calendars and make plans to join us for CANDIDE! Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 general admission. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

CANDIDE - Matinee

CANDIDE is a musical comedy based upon Voltaire's classic satire with music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche, and Stephen Sondheim; and book by Hugh Wheeler. This irreverent look at life – albeit through rose colored glasses – as the "best of all possible worlds" has become a cult classic among musical theater enthusiastic both young and old. It is sure to be an evening a fun and fancy, so mark your calendars and make plans to join us for CANDIDE! Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free for UT students, faculty and staff; $10 gener. Contact Name: Michael Staczar. Contact E-mail: mstaczar@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6212. Sunday, April 25, 2010, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM. David Falk Theatre 428 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL‎.

The Complete Financial Management Workshop

Overview: Practical instruction on your finances. Instructor: Jack Beatty, CFP Sessions: 1) Cash Management and Risk Management 2) Investment Management and Tax Planning 3) Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $50. Contact Name: Office of Development and University Relations. Contact E-mail: instituteregistration@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6220. Monday, April 26, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. Palm Harbor Community Activity Center 1500 16th Street Palm Harbor, FL 34683. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

The Complete Financial Management Workshop

Overview: Practical instruction on your finances. Instructor: Jack Beatty, CFP Sessions: 1) Cash Management and Risk Management 2) Investment Management and Tax Planning 3) Retirement Planning and Estate Conservation. Type of Event: Alumni and Friends. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $50. Contact Name: Office of Development and University Relations. Contact E-mail: instituteregistration@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6220. Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM. The University of Tampa Riverside Building, Room 213. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Spring Dance Happening

Type of Event: Dance. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Susan Taylor Lennon. Contact E-mail: staylor.lennon@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3745. Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 8:00 PM – Saturday, May 1, 2010, 8:00 PM. University of Tampa Falk Theatre. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Softball vs. Eckerd

Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Friday, April 30, 2010, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

Musical Revue/Cabaret

The Department of Speech, Theatre and Dance will end its 2009-2010 performance season with this cabaret-styled musical revue, the theme of which has yet to be determined. Under the direction of Marguerite Bennett, associate professor of Speech and Theatre. Bennett directed and choreographed last season's production of "Pippin," which was an audience favorite. Don't forget to mark your calendar and join us for an evening of musical theatre. Type of Event: Dance. Theatre. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Marguerite Bennett. Contact E-mail: mbennett@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6243. Friday, April 30, 2010, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. The Reeves Theater at the Vaughn Center.

Softball vs. Eckerd

Doubleheader. Type of Event: Athletics. Open to Public: Yes. Price: Free. Contact Name: Tom Kolbe. Contact E-mail: tkolbe@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 253-6241. Saturday, May 1, 2010, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM. UT Softball Field. For more info visit www.tampaspartans.com.

One Day Leadership Seminar: Ethical Leadership in a Competitive Marketplace

Today's business environment brings new challenges and new possibilities. Do you find yourself asking questions like: How can you lead your organization through these turbulent times? Are you achieving expected results as quickly as desired? How can you become more adaptive? Our new seminars will teach you to thrive in all environments. Who should attend? Senior executives or mid-level executives preparing for a more senior leadership role; leaders in community or non-profit organizations. Key Benefits: Learn from University of Tampa professors and practitioners with the latest information on industry trends and cutting-edge theory. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $495 per person; group rate for 3 or more: $395 each. Contact Name: Angie Johnson. Contact E-mail: acjohnson@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3782. Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The University of Tampa Vaughn Center 9th Floor 401 W Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Transfer Information Session

Transfer Information Session You are invited to attend UT’s Transfer Information Session, designed especially for transfer students. This event will inform you about transferring to UT and making your transition a smooth one. You will also learn about transfer scholarships and additional financial aid opportunities. On-the-spot application evaluations are available to students who apply online prior to the event. Bring your official documents with you and admissions counselors will be available at the end of the program to evaluate your application. Campus tours will also be available. Check-in will be held in the Plant Hall Lobby starting at 5:15 p.m. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the Thomas Parking Garage, which is located about two blocks from Plant Hall. Additional parking is available in the West Parking Garage located on North Boulevard. Information about nearby hotel accommodations, directions to the University and a campus map can be found at http://www.ut.edu/map. Type of Admissions Event: Transfer Information Session. Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Riverside Center, Room 102 The University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606.

Information Session for Graduate Business Programs

Graduate Admissions Information Sessions MBA (Full-time & Part-time), Saturday MBA for Business Leaders, MS in Accounting, MS in Finance and MS in Marketing. Faculty and staff will present details about each program and answer questions about admission requirements and the application process. Type of Admissions Event: Graduate Admissions. Thursday, May 20, 2010, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Vaughn Center Board Room, 9th Floor The University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit ut.edu.

One Day Leadership Seminar: Marketing Strategy to Engage the Online Customer

Today's business environment brings new challenges and new possibilities. Do you find yourself asking questions like: How can you lead your organization through these turbulent times? Are you achieving expected results as quickly as desired? How can you become more adaptive? Our new seminars will teach you to thrive in all environments. Who should attend? Senior executives or mid-level executives preparing for a more senior leadership role; leaders in community or non-profit organizations. Key Benefits: Learn from University of Tampa professors and practitioners with the latest information on industry trends and cutting-edge theory. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $495 per person; group rate for 3 or more: $395 each. Contact Name: Angie Johnson. Contact E-mail: acjohnson@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3782. Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The University of Tampa Vaughn Center 9th Floor 401 W Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

One Day Leadership Seminar: Leading Organizational Change

Today's business environment brings new challenges and new possibilities. Do you find yourself asking questions like: How can you lead your organization through these turbulent times? Are you achieving expected results as quickly as desired? How can you become more adaptive? Our new seminars will teach you to thrive in all environments. Who should attend? Senior executives or mid-level executives preparing for a more senior leadership role; leaders in community or non-profit organizations. Key Benefits: Learn from University of Tampa professors and practitioners with the latest information on industry trends and cutting-edge theory. Type of Event: Academic Lectures and Seminars. Open to Public: Yes. Price: $495 per person; group rate for 3 or more: $395 each. Contact Name: Angie Johnson. Contact E-mail: acjohnson@ut.edu. Contact Phone Number: (813) 257-3782. Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The University of Tampa Vaughn Center 9th Floor 401 W Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606. For more info visit www.ut.edu.

Transfer Information Session

Transfer Information Session You are invited to attend UT’s Transfer Information Session, designed especially for transfer students. This event will inform you about transferring to UT and making your transition a smooth one. You will also learn about transfer scholarships and additional financial aid opportunities. On-the-spot application evaluations are available to students who apply online prior to the event. Bring your official documents with you and admissions counselors will be available at the end of the program to evaluate your application. Campus tours will also be available. Check-in will be held in the Plant Hall Lobby starting at 5:15 p.m. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. and concludes at 7:00 p.m. Parking is available in the Thomas Parking Garage, which is located about two blocks from Plant Hall. Additional parking is available in the West Parking Garage located on North Boulevard. Information about nearby hotel accommodations, directions to the University and a campus map can be found at http://www.ut.edu/map. Type of Admissions Event: Transfer Information Session. Wednesday, June 16, 2010, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Riverside Center, Room 102 The University of Tampa 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606.