From internships to student achievements to recognition of The University of Tampa faculty and institution as a whole, the following is a running archive of UT press releases, called News Articles, and feature stories, noted as UT Life.
Posted February 14, 2019 in UT Life
There is a trend for the world’s critical infrastructures, such as power plants, nuclear facilities, dams and water treatment facilities, to become part of the internet of things (IoT). However, when these supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems were originally created, there was no internet and no threat of hackers, which leaves them vulnerable for malicious attackers to exploit the outdated facilities and cause serious damage.This trend caught the attention of student research assistants, juniors and cybersecurity majors Ashley Newsome and Jenny Khanal.
“They were made without security in mind,” said Khanal, of Nepal. “Physical security yes, but they weren’t considering cyberattacks.”
Posted February 12, 2019 in News
With more than 900 concerts under his belt (at just 33), Felix Hell is one of the most sought-after concert organists in the word. On Sunday, Feb. 17, Hell will be at The University of Tampa to give the next concert in the Damron Concert Artist Series, titled “Dance! Dance! Dance!” The concert begins at 2 p.m. in the Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values and is free and open to the public.
A native of Germany, Hell has been featured as a recitalist and concerto soloist in concerts throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The American Organist raved that he “sets the standards that older and honored players would struggle to equal.”
Posted February 12, 2019 in News
The leaders of UPC Insurance, GuideWell Mutual Holding Corp. and Macquarie Bank Limited will share their business experience and expertise at The University of Tampa’s annual Fellows Forum on Tuesday, Feb.19, at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Ferguson Hall. A continental breakfast will be served at 7:15 a.m., and the program will run from 8–9:30 a.m.Speakers include John L. Forney, CEO of UPC Insurance; Patrick J. Geraghty, president and CEO of GuideWell Mutual Holding Corp.; and Mary Reemst, managing director and CEO of Macquarie Bank Limited.
Posted February 07, 2019 in News
Kick off your weekend with an evening of chamber music at The University of Tampa. On Friday, Feb. 8, the University will welcome Mirage Piano Trio for a free concert. The program, which includes works by Debussy, Mendelssohn and Bach, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Plant Hall, Fletcher Lounge.
Mirage Piano Trio is comprised of Nina Kim, violin; Edevaldo Mulla, cello; and Andi Zdrava, piano.
Posted February 07, 2019 in News
Don’t miss The University of Tampa’s popular Spring Dance Concert, which will be performed on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14–15, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 16, at 2 and 8 p.m. All performances will be in UT’s Falk Theatre, 428 W. Kennedy Blvd., and are free and open to the public.
“The Spring Dance Concert is always a fulfilling artistic experience for both the students and the audience,” said Susannah LeMarquand, assistant professor of dance and director of the UT dance program. “The depth of work that is created by all of the choreographers on the program will bring out a range of emotions from the audience.”