Political humorist P.J. O’Rourke is returning to UWF, and will be serving as writer-in-residence Sept. 6-10. O’Rourke was the editor-in-chief of National Lampoon and has done freelance writing for publications such as Vanity Fair, the New York Times Book Review, Rolling Stone and Playboy.
Students gathered at the University of West Florida’s Commons on Thursday for an ice cream social during the grand reopening of the Argo Galley. Over the summer break, UWF quickly remodeled the old galley. The remodeling started only a few months ago, but the steps to get there began a few years ago.
The University of West Florida officially kicked off the new semester with a convocation last Wednesday in the Center for Performing Arts’ largest theater. The major theme of the event was sticking to UWF’s values while seeking to grow in new directions.
The University of West Florida Student Government Association is starting out the school year with a new vision statement. The vision statement says that SGA will lead with integrity to build trust, instill pride and ensure a united voice for all students.
Gov. Crist shows his support for UWF athletics at rally
When the governor came to town last week, many University of West Florida Argonauts were there with a warm welcome. Last Thursday, fans, boosters and other supporters of UWF’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics gathered at The Fish House for the 2010 Argo Rally.
New Student Health and Wellness Center is expected to be completed by March
The University of West Florida is currently engaged in a few campus construction projects, with hopes of more to come as the semester progresses. Construction began this semester east of the UWF tennis courts, where a new Student Health and Wellness Center is being built.
n How to survive and succeed in the college environment
Every school has its different advantages and difficulties, and the University of West Florida is no different. New students should follow these tips for success during their first year. One of the most important problems that new students will face is parking.
As the new school year begins, parking returns to students’ minds. However, there is plenty of parking on campus for all students, according to Chip Chism, parking services manager. “We might not have the most convenient parking, but there will always be a place to park,” Chism said.
With the start of the 2010 fall semester, recipients of the Bright Futures Scholarship at the University of West Florida should be wary of its recent changes. Bright Futures is a merit-based scholarship funded by the Florida lottery, directed towards Florida residents.
The University of West Florida has opened its new school year with more than just new students and campus renovations. The Office of Student Affairs Administration, the University Advancement Division, the College of Professional Studies, and the John C.
Heritage Hall marks the beginning of a new period of growth for the university
Last week hundreds of students moved into Heritage Hall, University of West Florida’s newest dorm, ready for a new school year on an ever-growing campus. Heritage Hall is a brand new suite-style dorm that houses more than 250 students, mostly upperclassmen.
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