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Alumni Board Call for Nominations
The Saint Leo University Alumni Association Board of Directors oversees the activities of the Saint Leo Alumni Association and serves as an advisory committee to Saint Leo University on matters of importance to alumni. If you or an alumnus/a you know would be a viable candidate for the Alumni Association Board of Directors please submit a nomination today. We are accepting nominations through January 20, 2012 for the 2013-15 board term. Terms are three years and the board meets in person three times during the course of each year (summer, fall, and spring).
To learn more and to submit your nomination, please click the link below. Additionally, you may e-mail your nomination for Alumni Board members to alumni.relations@saintleo.edu and include the following information: your name and class year (if applicable), your nominee's name and class year, your telephone number and e-mail address, a statement of support for the candidate and a personal statement from the candidate themselves. Self nominations are accepted.
Submit your nominations today at www.saintleo.edu/BoardNominations
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 International Business Conference, February 8-10
Saint Leo University’s International Business Conference, “Strategic Alliances for a Global Economy,” will be held on February 8-10, 2012, at Saint Leo University’s main campus.
The 2012 International Business Conference is an opportunity for you to share innovative international business information and experience with local and international industry professionals. The conference will provide educational opportunities for all attendees, such as presentations and speakers, as well as time to network with colleagues interested in a variety of business fields.
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Gainesville Center Hosts Ribbon Cutting at
Magnolia Parke
The Saint Leo University Gainesville Center celebrated its expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony on November 30 at the recently opened Magnolia Parke location. Members of the local community, including government officials, were on hand for tours of the new location which provides an additional 8,300 square feet of classroom and office space, less than three miles east of Santa Fe College where Saint Leo continues to operate at its longtime location.
Saint Leo VP of Continuing Education and Student Services Ed Dadez, and Assistant Vice President for the Florida Region Steve Hess welcomed all to the new location and participated in the ribbon cutting. Assistant to the President for University Ministry Father Stephan Brown also walked through and blessed each of the classrooms and offices now occupied by Saint Leo students, faculty, and staff. Lions' mascot Fritz was also a part of the celebrations, standing in for the ribbon cutting alongside the community leaders and Saint Leo representatives.
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 Alumni Cruise to Set Sail July 30, 2012
Make plans to set sail to the Bahamas on a four-night cruise onboard Royal Caribbean’s Monarch of the Seas with fellow Saint Leo alumni and friends on July 30, 2012. The cruise will depart from Port Canaveral, FL, and will be a four-night sailing with stops in Cococay (Royal Caribbean’s private island) and Nassau, Bahamas. There is also one day at sea before returning to Port Canaveral on the morning of August 3.
While on board, you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy specially arranged Saint Leo-specific activities as well as all of the cruise amenities offered by AAA and Royal Caribbean. Bring the entire family to enjoy a relaxing getaway, and connect with Saint Leo classmates and friends.
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 Gainesville Student Wins $23,000 Scholarship for Business Studies
Antron McCullough, a 23-year-old business administration student, won $23,000 in scholarship money as part of the Dr. Pepper Tuition Giveaway during the Big 10 Championship Game on Saturday, December 3, between Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin. The game and the tuition contest were held in Indianapolis.
McCullough emerged as one of two finalists Friday in the national competition. He then faced off against another college student in a one-on-one competition that was televised during the half-time segment of the game, broadcast on Fox Sports.
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Upcoming Alumni Events
in Early 2012
With the upcoming holidays and our break from SLU eNews in January, we wanted to give you a few reminders of upcoming events in late January. Of course, don't forget March 1-4 is Alumni Weekend 2012 at University Campus and as always you can visit the Saint Leo website (www.saintleo.edu/Alumni) for the most up-to-date event schedule, and continue the conversations on all of our social media outlets, including Facebook (www.facebook.com/saintleoalumni) and Twitter (@saintlealumni).
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Get a Discount and Support the Alumni Association
Did you know you can save money on insurance and support the Saint Leo Alumni Association through our affinity partnership with GEICO? Saint Leo alumni have the opportunity to receive exclusive savings, in addition to GEICO's already great rates!
Alumni in many states are eligible for a discount on their car insurance when they insure with GEICO. Make sure to mention your group affiliation when you call GEICO at (800) 368-2734 for your free rate quote, or, visit GEICO Online.
More affinity partnerships will be available soon so that you may support the Saint Leo Alumni Association while receiving great benefits from our partners. |
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Share Your Success Stories with Us!
The value of a Saint Leo degree continues to grow as alumni support one another. The Office of Alumni Relations wants to hear your success stories of making connections, networking with individuals in your field, and being more successful in your career. Share your experience mentoring a student or hiring a fellow alumnus/a. If you were hired by a fellow Saint Leo alumnus/a let us know today!
Please send your success stories to the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni.relations@saintleo.edu so we can highlight the connections available to all Saint Leo alumni and show the value of a Saint Leo degree in the job market.
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Wishing our Saint Leo alumni, family, and friends a very Merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year of 2012. SLU eNews will return in February 2012.
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Marketing Yourself for Success
with College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL |
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Lightning vs. Capitals
Alumni Night with the Lightning
Tampa, FL |
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Janisse Ray
Author and Environmentalist
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL |
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Alumni Weekend 2012
Alumni, student, faculty, & staff event
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL |
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Addiction and Sobriety
with Sherry Gaba
Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL |
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| For more information, visit the Saint Leo Alumni Events Page, send an e-mail to Alumni Relations, or call the Alumni Relations Office at (352) 588-8667. |
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Connect with Alumni
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| ROTC Commissioning |
Saint Leo ROTC student Chung Yim was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army this month at ceremony at the University of South Florida. Yim has just finished a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and will be stationed at Fort Riley in Kansas where he will be doing military intelligence work. |
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| Alumni Speak About Medical Technology Careers |
 Alumni Bethany Peters '09 (medical technology) and Trevor Couch '09 (biology) returned to campus to talk to students about their internships with Bayfront Medical Center. The two came at the invitation of Dr. Iain Duffy and Dr. Howard Carey, who is also the pre-health professions advisor. Bethany, a medical technology major, spent three years in classes and her fourth year at Bayfront. Bethany now works for All Children's Hospital. Trevor did his internship after graduation and continues to work at Bayfront.
Saint Leo welcomes visits from alumni who would like to talk to current students about working in their respective fields. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (352) 588-8667 or
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| Women's Athletic Teams Honor Tampa Bay Veterans |
 The women's lacrosse and soccer teams showed their support for Tampa Bay veterans by helping to set up 20,677 flags in MacDill Park in downtown Tampa on December 2. Each flag honored a service member currently or formerly deployed from Tampa Bay to either Iraq or Afghanistan. The event was sponsored by Fifth Third Bank and the Camaraderie Foundation, which provides private counseling to service members and their families. |
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Alumni Spotlight:
Sturgis Griffin III '10 |
 Students who earn their bachelor's degrees in adulthood, once they have jobs and families, typically have lots of stories about balancing responsibilities and overcoming unforeseen problems. Sturgis Griffin III, a 2009 graduate and U.S. Air Force veteran who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in computer information systems at the MacDill location, was no exception. Griffin, like many adult students, initially had trepidation about enrolling in college. After high school, he had gone directly into the United States Air Force for 22 years, and had no specific college experience. Read More. |
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| Get Your Lions Gear |
 The Saint Leo University Bookstore offers a wide variety of items, including Lions' apparel, gifts, accessories and more. Visit the bookstore online today.
Your Saint Leo University Bookstore manager is Maureen Tarpey.
Phone: (352) 588-8344
Phone: (352) 588-8341
Fax: (352) 588-8996
E-mail: saintleo@bkstr.com |
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| Get Your Saint Leo Florida License Plate |
 Attention Saint Leo alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends in Florida! Support the Saint Leo Alumni Association and ride with pride with your FREE Saint Leo University license plate.
The Lions' Pride license plate program is open to all Florida residents and allows you to replace your current Florida license plate with the specialty Saint Leo plate for free.
For more information or to print the required forms, visit www.saintleo.edu/licenseplate.
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| Update Your Information |
Please be sure to contact us if you have moved, changed your e-mail address, received a promotion, or changed jobs. We want to keep you up-to-date on the latest news, and to make sure you continue to receive Spirit magazine and other alumni benefits.
E-mail your updated information to alumni.relations@saintleo.edu or call us at (352) 588-8667. We love to hear from you! |
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