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The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time‎ by Jeffrey Sachs

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Get an update on SAVE FRAG and learn what you can do

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February 14, 2008

February 11, 2008

Dear Members of the Barry community,

At this time our Florida resident students are facing a serious challenge that threatens their financial ability to attend Barry University.

Florida’s Governor, Charlie Crist, has indicated that he may do away with allocations for the Florida Resident Access Grant (FRAG), which by statue is available to any Florida resident enrolled in an accredited college or university in the State of Florida. We know that there is serious talk by some Florida legislators about also recommending cuts to the FRAG. We cannot let this happen.

Please join me in a University-wide advocacy effort to stop this intended action by the Governor and some state legislators. If you are a resident of the State of Florida, please let Governor Crist and key legislators know that we do not support any cuts to the FRAG.

Join our campaign to save FRAG for our Barry students. The Website will show you how to make your voice heard in Tallahassee. Please click on your appropriate link on the side bar for important information as to how to get involved in this Barry advocacy initiative.

Let Governor Crist and the legislators know that our Barry University students who are Florida residents do not want their educational dreams dashed.

Together we can retain FRAG for our Barry Students!

Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD
President

For continuing information on the Save the FRAG campaign, resources to get involved, and background on this funding and the proposed cut please see the Save the FRAG website at student.barry.edu/frag.

Save the FRAG Rally

Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
12 p.m.
The Mall (in front of Barry’s Cor Jesu Chapel)

Barry constituency meets with legislators to lobby to 'Save the FRAG'

Barry students, staff and administrators travel to Tallahassee for 'Barry Days' (April 8-9, 08)

February 20, 2008

Miami Herald Article
Don't kill our dreams, Barry students urge

What You Should Say To Keep the FRAG for Barry Students

When writing, calling and/or emailing our key legislators, tell them that saving FRAG will strengthen Florida’s economy because:

Private higher education in Florida represents excellent fiscal management:

With less than 1.48% of the state’s higher education budget, independent colleges and universities produce 31% of all bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and first professional degrees.

Private colleges and universities are producing a major component of the state’s key professionals:

ICUF institutions graduate a quarter of the state’s future nurses, teachers, engineers, computer scientist and biomedical professionals. Half of them are FRAG recipients.

FRAG is a sound investment for Florida:

For each FRAG eligible student who transfers to the state university the cost to the state budget is nearly four times more than the FRAG grant.

Cutting FRAG will increase debt for Florida families:

Many Florida students and their families will need to borrow more loans, putting them in greater debt and financial hardship for many years.

Cutting FRAG means Florida will lose students to other states:

Those students that can't get into a state school will leave the state of Florida. Many students who obtain their education out of state will not return. The State of Florida will lose “World Class Talent” and negatively impact the state’s economy.

February 07, 2008

Health Alert from the Student Health Center

Multiple cases of Influenza A diagnosed on campus this week

The Student Health Center has diagnosed multiple cases of Influenza A in the past week. These cases are NOT related to each other. They have been diagnosed in resident students living in different resident halls and commuting students. This is significant – Student Health Services can now predict that there will be a surge of additional cases in the next two weeks.

For more information regarding this year’s Influenza season please go to www.CDC.gov

February 05, 2008

Barry celebrates Black History Month

Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the month of February in the United States and Canada. At Barry, Black History Month events are sponsored by the Africana Studies program, in collaboration the Black Student Association and various Barry departments and offices.

Library Adds Sage Premier Journal Collection

The Barry library has purchased a subscription to Sage Premier Journal Collection, consisting of over 480 full text scholarly journals titles. SAGE full-text collections are award-winning, discipline-specific research databases of the most popular peer-reviewed journals in communication studies, criminology, education, health sciences, management and organization studies, materials science, political Science, psychology, sociology, and urban studies & planning.

The collections provide researchers and students with a research environment that is easy to use and complete with the most up-to-date content and backfiles to volume 1, issue 1

January 18, 2008

Public Safety partners with county for emergency wireless notification system

Barry University’s Public Safety Department has partnered with Miami-Dade County to bring the Barry community wireless emergency notifications through Miami-Dade Alerts.

The system, formally announced at a news conference Thursday, Jan. 17, will allow Barry University to send out Barry-specific messages to students, faculty, staff and/or friends of the university who enroll in the service.

The notification system is a free, but voluntary, system that will be tied into that of the whole county. There will be an official sign-up form at Public Safety locations in Landon 100 and Thompson 111 beginning Tuesday, Jan. 22. By signing up at either location, students, faculty and staff will receive messages on the device of their choice in the event of an emergency. Messages sent to the Barry community will be specific to Barry University, but those who enroll will also receive emergency alerts from Miami-Dade County including, but not limited to, police, fire rescue and severe weather issues.

January 03, 2008

Click here for Schedule

Two discussion series from Center for Earth Jurisprudence

So What Is Earth Jurisprudence Anyway?

From the Center that helped bring Barry the Water Conference:

A discussion series on emerging perspectives in cosmology and ecology – perspectives that allow humans to self-govern for the benefit of the Earth community as a whole.

All events take place in Landon 301 at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays.

December 13, 2007

Dr. Martin Luther King Day Challenge (19 January 2008)

On-line Registration

The MLK Day Challenge is a day that recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King and the ideals that he upheld.

On January 19, 2008 the MLK Day Challenge will take place at Barry University. Students, faculty, staff, family and friends will have the opportunity to come together and live out the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King by serving in the surrounding communities.

This event will give individuals the opportunity to participate in a minimum of three hours of community service. Food and transportation to the site will be provided.

Volunteers will help revitalize/renovate parts of the Miami Dade community. Volunteers will actively work with the local community representatives and families. A variety of activities will be taking place.

November 07, 2007

Plan ahead for Founders' Week 2007! [Nov. 12-16, 07]

FOUNDERS’ WEEK: Monday, Nov. 12 through Friday, Nov. 16

Founders’ Week is right around the corner!

Make sure to register and save the date for all your favorite Barry traditions, including Barry Pride Day, Founders’ Day and a Presidential Open Forum.

To assist this process, a website is now live with a full schedule and more information on Founders’ Week 2007. To access the website, click here: http://www.barry.edu/foundersweek/default.htm.

Barry President Sister Linda Bevilacqua, OP, PhD leads Barry students and administrators in singing "Happy Birthday" for Barry's 67th year. The cake cutting was part of the annual Founders' Day festivities, celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 14 this year.

October 30, 2007

BU community to gather tomorrow in memory of John Beaubrun

A funeral mass will be celebrated tomorrow [Wednesday, October 31] at 11 a.m. in Barry’s Cor Jesu Chapel for John Beaubrun, BU’s vice provost for information technology, chief technology officer and assistant professor of computer information systems who passed away on Sunday, October 28.

The mass will immediately follow visitation at 10 a.m. in the Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Barry/Miami Shores Relay for Life, 3901 NW 79 Avenue, Suite 224, Miami, Florida, 33166, phone (305) 594-4363

Barry hosts Miami Shores Relay for Life (April 11, 2008)

Annual event raises more than $50,000 towards cancer research

October 29, 2007

A message from the Office of the Provost

October 29, 2007

My dear Barry community,

It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that John Beaubrun, vice provost for information technology and assistant professor of computer information systems, passed away on Sunday afternoon.

John was a good and decent man who was committed to Barry’s mission and values. As a member of our university community since 1983, John served in a variety of positions during his twenty-four year tenure. John will be sorely missed by all of us, especially by his colleagues in DoIT. Like you, I mourn the loss of a good friend.

John’s family has asked that the Barry community come together to celebrate John’s life at a funeral Mass in Cor Jesu Chapel on Wednesday, October 31, at 10:00 am. Let us keep John’s family in our prayers.

Linda Peterson,
Provost of the University

October 17, 2007

Barry Univ. Water Conference (Oct 23 -Oct 24 07)

Register for "Water World: H2O, Life and the Future"

“Water World: H2O, Life and the Future”
Tuesday, Oct. 23 – Wednesday, Oct. 24:

This interdisciplinary conference, cosponsored by the Center for Earth Jurisprudence and Barry University and funded in part by a grant from the South Florida Water Management District, will focus on deepening awareness of the central role water plays in the life of the planet.

View Full Schedule for "Water World: H2O, Life and the Future" [pdf]
(You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open the file.)

Michael Grunwald, author of 'The Swamp' signs a copy of his book for Provost Dr. Linda Peterson at "Water World: H2O, Life and the Future" Oct. 23. Grunwald gave the keynote address at the two-day interdisciplinary conference.

September 26, 2007

Click here to send Feedback

Barry CARES What You Think: Give Us Your Feedback!

Civility And Respect for Excellent Service (CARES)

Quality Improvement Program (QIP)

Barry CARES What You Think: Give Us Your Feedback!

You are cordially invited to:
The launch of the Barry CARES online feedback system.

Be the first to share "what we're doing well and what we can do better!"

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007; 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.; Thompson Hall Patio

FREE pizza, drinks and giveaways.

Computer terminals will be available to try out the system.

To the Barry University Community:

Barry CARES is a university wide initiative designed to engage our students, faculty, and staff in creating a culture of service excellence.

A number of university departments are helping to launch the feedback portion of the Barry CARES

The purpose is to create a continuous process for enhancing our university services through a central database, where all issues may be shared and responded to in a solution focused manner. We ask that you use the Barry CARES feedback system to share your positive feelings about what we are doing well and your thoughts on what we can do better. Your feedback will help us transform your university experience!

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September 20, 2007

Facilities Management to prepare for construction of aquatics lab in SNHS

Pardon our Dust:

Contractors will begin to barricade and secure the West entrance of the School of Natural and Health Sciences building in preparation for the construction build out of the Aquatics Lab on the 3rd floor.

All traffic will be directed towards the East entrance located within the Adrian building corridor. All fire exits and means of egress will be accessible in the event of an emergency. This project is expected to be completed by January of 2008, please pardon our dust and any inconvenience this may cause to students, faculty and staff.

For questions regarding the construction please contact the office of Physical Plant at (305) 899.3785 or questions related specific to the Aquatics Lab you may contact the School of Natural and Health Sciences.

Thank you in advance,

Facilities Management

For more information: http://bucwis.barry.edu/news/4442_3132303039.htm

August 24, 2007

View webcast and read address of

Sister Linda’s “State of the University” speech

More than 800 members of the Barry University community gathered on Tuesday, August 21, for President Sister Linda Bevilacqua’s address at the annual assembly in the Broad Auditorium.

The "State of the University" speech was part of an annual assembly day for Barry faculty and staff, welcoming the new academic year through the presidential address, the first meeting of the faculty senate and an annual social gathering.

A copy of the speech and webcast are now available online.

To view Sister Linda’s presentation, please visit: http://stream.barry.edu/streamingVids/Details.asp?vID=15 and select "Welcome Back Assembly"

The president’s remarks can also be found at: http://bucwis.barry.edu/doc/08-22-07.slb.prez.address.for.web.doc

August 23, 2007

"Embracing the Priority: Care for All Creation"

In October 2006, the Roman Catholic Bishops of the State of Florida offered their commentary to the people of the State entitled: “Cultivating Care for All Creation.” In this commentary the Bishops write about the urgency for people to live in right relationship with all of Creation, recognizing that the entire world is interconnected and is a manifestation of God. Join us for a study of this important document.

Document Presentation and Discussion:

When:
Thursday, Sept. 20
12:00 – 1:30 p.m.

Where:
Kostka Room, Thompson Hall

Sign Up:
Call (305) 899-4805, or email dcaron@mail.barry.edu to reserve a seat.

Bring your lunch, a beverage and dessert will be provided.

In preparation, please download and read “Cultivating Care for All Creation:”
http://www.flacathconf.org/Publications/Commentaries/Environment10-2006.pdf
or pick up a printed copy at the Campus Ministry Office.

Facilitator: Sister Margaret Galiardi, OP

Sister Margaret is a Dominican Sister of Amityville (N.Y.) and is the associate director of Homecoming, and organization committed to understanding that the human world and the natural world are one sacred community and a consultant with the Center for Earth Jurisprudence, Miami. An author and lecturer, Sister Margaret teaches about an emerging Ecological Theology.

Sponsored by the Center for Dominican Studies and the Center for Earth Jurisprudence

For more information: http://bucwis.barry.edu/4551_3131383334.htm

August 22, 2007

2007-2008 First-Year Common Reader

2007-2008 First-Year Common Reader

http://www.barry.edu/commonReader/

The Swamp

The Swamp: The Everglades, Florida, and the Politics of Paradise
by award-winning journalist Michael Grunwald

What is a common reader?

The common reader is a book assigned to all first-year students to read before or shortly after they arrive on campus. The purpose of a common reader is to integrate you into the University learning community as early as possible. When students, regardless major area of study, read a common text, a shared learning experience is possible. A common reading allows various experiences, reactions, and perspectives to be exchanged and discussed.

Purchase The Swamp from the Barry Bookstore:

- Paperback

- Hard Cover

August 22, 2007

Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching (CELT)

CELT is offering Blackboard basics workshops for students. No registration is necessary. Topics covered:

* Usernames and passwords
* Blackboard URL
* Getting into the site
* basic navigation
* What to do if you can’t access your class Web site
* Getting technical help

LOCATION: CELT lab, Library 301

August 22 & 24: 10:00 - 10:30
August 22 & 24: 3:00 - 3:30
August 28 - 31: 10:00 - 10:30
August 27 - 31: 3:00 - 3:30
August 29: 5:00 - 5:30
Sept 4 – 7: 10:00 - 10:30
Sept 4 – 7: 3:00 - 3:30

Please contact Keva Boone (kboone@mail.barry.edu) or Linda Cahill (lcahill@mail.barry.edu) for more information.

January 08, 2007

Welcome to all Students

Welcome to all Students.

I would like to wish every one of you a very productive and enjoyable semester.

Please come back often to this "Announcement" page for new information or join a Discussion Forum with your fellow classmates.

Barry's official means of communication with students is BUCMAIL. A student email account is automatically created by the Division of Information Technology for all registered students. The University will communicate with students through this official address, which is recorded in the University's electronic directories and records for each student. All students taking classes that meet on the Barry University campus are required to log in to their official Barry University student email account within one week of the beginning of the semester when they enroll. Faculty or technology coordinators associated with distance education classes or courses that meet off campus should also require students to login to their official Barry University student email accounts

The following are important points to remember about student use of Barry email as well as faculty responsibilities.

	Students should check their email as often as they check their regular mail. The University recommends checking at least twice a week;
	Students must maintain their mailboxes to avoid exceeding their mail quotas. That means routinely deleting old mail and downloading large files, saving them on their own hard drives and deleting the files from their email mailboxes;
	The practice of having Barry email forwarded to other email addresses (such as Hotmail or Yahoo!) is an option for students, but instructors might advise students that other email addresses may have limitations, such as limited space that prevents the student from sending and receiving messages;
	In general, email is not an appropriate medium for sensitive or confidential information.

Best Wishes!! Dr. Lin

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