Thursday, February 28, 2019

Criminal Justice Speaker Series continues, April 3

Criminal Justice Speaker Series continues, April 3

Saint Leo University is offering its 2018-2019 Criminal Justice Speaker Series for the public, students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The events are a great opportunity for those who are serving or interested in law enforcement or criminal justice.  
The university is hosting this event at the Ocala Education Center, 1930 S.W. 38th Ave., Ocala, FL 34474. The last Criminal Justice Speaker Series, 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendment Issues for Law Enforcement, is from 1 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019. The speaker is attorney, Jack Jordan. With more than 45 years of law enforcement experience, he will inform on the recent legal cases involving the 4th, 5th, and 6th Amendments. (story)
RSVP: email Ocala@saintleo.edu  or call: (352) 671-3391.
For more information or special accommodations, contact Rena Thomas at Rena.Thomas@saintleo.edu or call (352) 671-3391.

Friday, February 22, 2019

Catholic Men’s Conference invites faculty, staff, students

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend the Ninth Annual Tampa Bay Men’s Conference, “Courageously Living the Gospel” on Saturday, March 2, in Higgins Hall of the St. Lawrence Church, 5235 N. Himes Ave. in Tampa, FL.  
Doors open at 6:30 a.m. with the formal program going from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The program includes Mass, reconciliation, adoration, and Benediction. It is open to all men—married, single, and divorced men including fathers, teenage sons, and grandfathers—whatever their level of faith, or whatever their faith belief. This year’s conference features speakers Jesse Romero, Gus Lloyd,  and Justin Fatica with Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Parkes.
Faculty, staff, and students are invited. For more details and to register visit the event website.
Free transportation and entry to the conference will be provided for registered Saint Leo students.
For more information, contact Father Kyle Smith, university chaplain at kyle.Smith04@saintleo.edu or Martin Martinez at martin.martinez02@saintleo.edu.

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Register now for Women in Data + Science Conference

Registration is now open for the Women in Data + Science Conference, which will be held at University Campus from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, March 1. 
The inaugural Women in Data + Science Conference is a forum for academics, industry professionals, and students to openly discuss and offer solutions to issues affecting women in data-infused fields: from gender bias to advocating for your work. Participants may attend panel presentations and workshops, and network with attendees, industry executives, and the keynote speaker, Sarah Mobley, a doctoral candidate with the structural engineering research group at the University of South Florida. 
The conference also provides an opportunity for students from all majors to learn about the field of data science and to discover what it takes to succeed in graduate school and in the workplace. Presenters will speak on a wide range of topics including how to find your voice in a boardroom or classroom and self-empowerment. Attendees will learn that data is everywhere, and you don’t have to be a math or science wiz to excel in a data science career.
Registration for the conference is free and open to the public. If you would like to add lunch, the cost is $15. However, Saint Leo students can eat for free by using the promotional code SLUStudent at checkout. Visit the conference website to register.
For questions, contact Heather Johnson at heather.johnson03@saintleo.edu or (352) 588-7283.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Black History Month Events

From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 19, and Friday, February 22, MISO invites everyone to learn about Important Figures in Black History. The events will take place in the Dining Hall lobby

On Thursday, February 21, noted political scientist Dr. Andrea Simpson will discuss #MeToo, Media and Monsters: An Intersectional Analysis. This discussion is presented by the College of Arts and Sciences and Simpson’s presentation will begin at 6 p.m. She is speaking at the Newport News Education Center, and her talk will be livestreamed to University Campus in Room 117 of the Student Activities Building and to the Gwinnett Education Center in Room 3. 3555 Koger Blvd., Clarkston Building, Suite 105, Duluth, GA 30096. For more information, contact Dr. Eileen O’Brien at eileen.obrien@saintleo.edu

At 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, the College of Arts and Sciences will show the Academy Award-nominated movie Black Panther in Selby Auditorium, Lewis Hall. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. There will be a discussion afterward. For information, contact Jennifer.orendorf@saintleo.edu.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Benedictine Sisters of Florida host Sacred Heart Choir

The Benedictine Sisters of Florida are pleased to host the choir from Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 2 p.m., Sunday, February 17, in the chapel at Holy Name Monastery.  The choir director is Janet Currier, and the music director is Ben Gordan. 
The event is free, but donations are always appreciated. The monastery is at 12138 Wichers Road, Saint Leo, FL.
For more information, contact Cheryl Chadick at (352) 588-8320 or at cheryl.chadick@saintleo.edu.

Monday, February 11, 2019

Facilities Management would like your feedback

We seek your opinion regarding Facilities Management at University Campus. We would appreciate it if you would complete our online survey within the next few weeks. It should take about 5 minutes to complete.
Thank you in advance for your participation and valuable feedback.
For more information, contact Facilities Management at (352) 588-8362.

Thursday, February 7, 2019

Saint Leo sponsors American Mathematics Competitions for high school students

Saint Leo University is sponsoring the American Mathematics Competition levels 10 and 12 exams for area high school students who would like to take either competitive test for free. This national competition is intended to foster continued interest in mathematics and will take place during the early evening of February 13 at University Campus.
The university offers free access to this competition annually as a community service. Children of employees may take part, and employees are welcome to share this information with friends and neighbors whose families may be interested. The AMC 10 is open to students in grades 10 and below and to those no older than 17.5 years on the day of the test. The AMC 12 is open to students in grades 12 and below and to those no older than 19.5 years on the day of the test. The AMC 12 covers all high school math curriculum, including advanced algebra, advanced geometry, and trigonometry. Both tests are in multiple choice format. Students are given 75 minutes to complete the tests.
More detailed information about the test and the competition is available at: https://www.maa.org/math-competitions/amc-1012.
There are limited slots available, so families must confirm a spot for their students in advance by contacting Dr. Kevin Murphy of the Saint Leo University mathematics faculty by email at kevin.murphy@saintleo.edu.

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Leaders in the Industry webinar continues February 13

Saint Leo University Career Services is presenting the Leaders in the Industry webinar series. This series of interactive webinars offers students the opportunity to explore career fields with today’s working professionals.
The next live webinar, The Future of the Accountant in Business: Leading in the Digital Age,  is scheduled for 6 p.m., ET, Wednesday, February 13. Career Services and the Saint Leo University IMA Student Chapter will welcome Jeff Thomson, president and CEO of the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to University Campus. 
Thomson earned a master’s degree in mathematics and statistics and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Montclair State University in New Jersey. He holds numerous accounting and leadership certifications, including the CMA(R) (Certified Management Accountant), CSCA (Certified in Strategy and Competitive Analysis), and CAE (Certified Association Executive).
Among other honors, Thomson has been recognized by Accounting Today for five consecutive years as one of the top 100 thought leaders who is influencing the accounting profession.
This will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet Jeff Thomson and network in person or remotely with a global business leader. You won’t want to miss it!
For questions and to RSVP, please contact Career Services.
To access the webinar, click here and enter your first and last name.
The views expressed during this event are those of the speaker/presenter and do not necessarily represent the views of the university.