Ronald Brown, a finalist for USF St. Petersburg’s open regional chancellor position, has accepted a job as president for the University of North Texas, according to an article from The Tampa Bay Times.
Following the February finalist candidate visits, there was little word from USFSP regarding selection, leaving Brown uncertain of the university’s interest. Remaining finalist Ralph Rogers said he had not heard anything as well, while Sophia Wisniewska chose to stay mum about the topic. Make your own conclusions from that information.
USF President Judy Genshaft holds the final decision, but is able to decline both.
Students now have access to PETESync, a specialized social network for campus organizations. Features include event management tools, a calendar system, communication tools, information storage, online forms, and more.
Organizations actively using PETESync include Student Government, Delta Sigma Pi, Harborside Activities Board, along with others. Call us old-fashioned, but The Crow’s Nest is sticking with Facebook for now.
Students can access PETESync through their NetID at Orgsync.com.
Caribbean Cultural Exchange St. Pete is hosting a “Welcome Back Fete” on Tuesday, March 19. The fete will feature authentic Caribbean food, a dance hall and Soca music and prizes from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Coquina Club.
Fête is a French word for “holiday” or “party.” Don’t worry, we had to look it up, too.
Professor Narciso Hidalgo will present his new book “Choteo: Irreverence and Political Humor in the Cuban Culture” on Thursday, March 21 at the Nelson Poynter Library.
From 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Hidalgo will discuss choteo, “a form of mockery used in the eternal conflict between the nation and state” and its reflection in art and culture.
