USF campuses closed for severe weather
All campuses are closed today, Monday, Oct. 7, with business operations continuing remotely and classes to be delivered asynchronously. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, and Wednesday, Oct. 9, all classes are canceled and all campuses will remain closed. A decision about reopening campuses, resuming classes, and returning to normal business operations for Thursday, Oct. 10 will be made at a later time. Updates and additional details can be found here.
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Social work assistant professor of instruction to serve as chair of Faculty Council on Student Admissions
Mayaan Lawental, PhD, MSW, an assistant professor of instruction in the School of Social Work, has been elected chair of the USF Faculty Council on Student Admissions. This council advises the provost and senior vice president for USF Health or their designees on matters pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of policies, principles, and regulations affecting the selection and admission of undergraduate students to USF. Council representatives include faculty, administrators, staff, and students. Lawental will also attend the general USF Senate meetings and serve in this role until 2026.
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Documentary featuring USF students wins Best Feature at arts and film festival
A documentary based on students' experiences during a five-day trip to historic sites on the Civil Rights Trail was named Best Feature Documentary at the Juneteenth Arts & Film Festival in Lakeland held on Sept. 28. As part of the trip, criminology, social work, and psychology students visited Birmingham, Selma, and Montgomery, Alabama, and explored the historical, social and psychological aspects of this pivotal era in American history. The trip was led by Distinguished University Professor Emerita Kathleen Heide, PhD; Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman, PhD; and graduate assistant Nicky Luckett, MEd. USF alumna Ta'Bria Snowden was the documentary's cinematographer.
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BCS student admitted to doctoral candidacy
Kelsey Greenfield, JD, has been admitted to doctoral candidacy in the Behavioral and Community Sciences (BCS) PhD program. She has a JD from the University of Florida and a BA in Psychology from the University of Richmond. Her research interests include mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, criminal justice, and program evaluation.
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USF researchers granted access to federal data through Florida Research Data Center network
USF has joined the Florida Research Data Center (FLRDC) network, enabling the university's researchers to access detailed protected data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies. The data is stored in a secure lab at the Florida Federal Statistical Research Data Center on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville, but some agency data, including datasets from the U.S. Census Bureau, can be accessed remotely. Read more. USF researchers can learn more about the FLRDC by registering for a webinar scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 11 a.m.
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Social work PhD candidate defends dissertation proposal
Britani Holland, MSW, LCSW, a student in the School of Social Work PhD program, successfully defended her dissertation proposal titled "Public Stigma Toward Adult Survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences." Congratulations, Britani!
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Two landmark Alzheimer's drugs linked to research by Sarasota Roskamp Institute founders
Herald-Tribune
"Roskamp also partners with the University of South Florida, University of Florida, Duke University, and Clemson University on a program called PACT – Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training."
**Researchers in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders are involved in the PACT study.**
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Imaezue, G. C., Tchernichovski, O., & Goral, M. (2024). Self-improved language production in nonfluent aphasia through automated recursive self-feedback. American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 1–15. doi:10.1044/2024_ajslp-23-00320
Kamar, E., O'Malley, R., Howell, C.J, Maimon, D. & Shabat, D. (2024). “Cutie, Click on the Link”: A Forensic Analysis of URLs. Computers in Human Behavior. doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2024.108454
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Ngo, F. T., Borja, B. M., Newman, D., & Kim, Y. (2024). The Linkage Between Low Self-Control, Perception of Control, and Tourist Victimization: Bridging the Gap Between Perceived and Actual Risks. Crime & Delinquency. doi:10.1177/00111287241285824
Salloum, A., Boedeker, P., Morris, C. & Storch, E. A. (2024). Suicidal ideation, clinical worsening and outcomes among child participants in trauma-focused treatment. Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology. doi:10.1007/s10802-024-01242-5
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Volunteers age 65+ needed for study on preventing Alzheimer's disease
The Preventing Alzheimer's with Cognitive Training (PACT) team is recruiting volunteers to participate in their research study to see if computerized training exercises reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Interested adults who are 65 years or older, do not have any neurological disorders, have not had a stroke or brain injury, and do not have mild cognitive impairment or dementia, should visit www.PACTstudy.org for more information.
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Faculty Media Training
Oct. 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Learn how to maximize your exposure through the media and across USF platforms. UCM’s Faculty Media Training will include best practices in a variety of areas - from working with reporters, to framing your expertise for a general audience. The Faculty Media Training will help you grow more confident speaking about your research.
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Faculty Town Hall on SB 266, Diversity & Inclusion
Oct. 11 | 1 - 2 p.m.
MHC Atrium & Microsoft Teams
Hear from Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Gerard Solis, JD, about SB 266, diversity and inclusion at USF. Other guest speakers include Kathy Black, PhD; Yazmin Castellano, MA; and Emma Walker, MA, BCBA.
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Caring for Ourselves in Chaos: Authentic Self-Care for Recovery Peers
Oct. 15 | 9 - 11 a.m.
Zoom
Criminology Visiting Assistant Instructor Cary Hopkins Eyles, MA, CAP, will be speaking at the virtual Empower Idaho 2024 Peer Support Conference. She will cover how trauma affects mental health, what authentic self-care is and why it is important, and the need for boundaries and self-care tools. This is a free CEU opportunity. Register here.
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Pups & Pops
Oct. 16 | noon - 2 p.m.
MHC Atrium
Invite your students to join us for free popsicles and a visit from Southeastern Guide Dogs.
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2024 Virtual Fall Forensic Trainings
Nov. 14 & 15 | Dec. 5, 6, & 7
The Department of Mental Health Law and Policy's 2024 Continuing Education Forensic Training Series for Mental Health Professionals addresses forensic evaluation of adults and juveniles involved in the legal system.
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Adding News, Events, and Publications to the CBCS Website and Newsletter
If you have news/events or recent/upcoming publications you would like posted on the CBCS website and/or in the Communique newsletter, send the details and any attachments to CBCS Marketing (CBCSMarketing@usf.edu). Please send all newsletter submissions no later than Thursday for inclusion in the following week's newsletter.
Be sure to include all pertinent information (title, date, times, location, event description, and contact information) in editable digital text format. Articles included in the CBCS Communiqué may be disseminated to USF Media outlets and/or beyond.
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