Learn about the University of South Florida's efforts to advance research, education, science, art and culture with WUSF's "University Beat." http://www.wusf.usf.edu/radio/program/university_beat http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:33 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 13:04:33 -0400 Drupal 6 Views Learn about the University of South Florida WUSF no no Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:00 -0400 Unless you’ve been in the USF Sun Dome in the last week or two, then you haven’t been in the Sun Dome! The arena has reopened after a 36 million dollar renovation, but it’s almost like a completely new building. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 has a look inside what some are calling “USF’s new front porch.” WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22858 Sun, 06 May 2012 20:00:00 -0400 Almost 300 USF students recently joined a group of TV reality stars to help set a new Guinness World Record. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 takes us to the event, which asked the question: what do you want to do before you die? WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22796 Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0400 It’s time once again to lace up your running shoes, as Miles for Moffitt is coming up at USF on May 12th. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 has a preview of the event, which has raised over 800-thousand dollars for research at Moffitt Cancer Center. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22723 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0400 On first look, a “ShelterBox” appears to contain nothing more than a tent and some camping gear. In reality, it’s a collection of tools that will help a displaced family survive after a disaster. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 visits a group of students who spent two nights in a ShelterBox tent on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to raise funds for the Bay area-based organization behind this worldwide life-saving effort. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22636 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0400 Moffitt Cancer Center is hosting a seminar Saturday, April 28th, not for people with cancer, but for those who are caring for them. This week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7 FM has a preview of the “Caring for the Caregiver” event. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22466 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0400 From January’s G-O-P primary to this summer’s Republican National Convention, Florida and the Tampa Bay area are playing a major role in determining who will win the presidential election. A USF St. Petersburg political science class is getting real campaign experience, and you can join these students on the “Road to the White House” this week on University Beat on WUSF 89.7. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22219 Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:00:00 -0400 Architecture students from USF and a university in China are bonding--over building! You'll meet some of the students on this week's University Beat on WUSF 89.7 FM, where they'll talk about what they're learning about sustainable building in developed and undeveloped areas of both countries. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22136 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:30:31 -0400 They talk about learning English, surviving sexual assault, and coping with the death of both parents. USF students are sharing their personal stories on YouTube with the goal of inspiring classmates and giving them hope. It's a USF-created campaign called "Stronger Than I Knew," and we'll tell you more about it on this week's University Beat on WUSF 89.7. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/22066 Sun, 18 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0400 An internet documentary about Ugandan guerilla leader Joseph Kony has become one of the most viewed web videos ever, while raising worldwide controversy at the same time. USF Sarasota-Manatee Assoc. Professor Lynn McBrien has traveled to Africa and worked closely with some of the “child warriors” forced to serve in Kony’s army. She’ll share her thoughts on the controversy on this week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/21787 Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:00:00 -0400 USF’s marching band is preparing for what could be its biggest performance ever, as the "Herd of Thunder" has been invited to play the 2013 New Year’s Day Parade in London, England. We’ll hear from band members and parade officials on this week’s University Beat on WUSF 89.7. WUSF 89.7 http://www.wusf.usf.edu/node/21704