The University of Tampa Diplomats recently inducted 20 new members into its organization.
The Diplomats, originally organized to represent the image of the university, were founded in 1983 by Linda Devine, current Vice President of Operations and Planning and Tom Feaster, former UT Crew Coach.
The organization currently consists of 39 UT students and promotes ongoing strong, positive relationships among students, alumni, administration, faculty, staff, parents and members of the greater Tampa community.
The Diplomats strive to uphold a sense of duty, loyalty, honesty and integrity among their members and to the university community and others.
The aim of organizational members is to promote a positive public opinion of the university’s organization and its beliefs and to encourage support on campus for organizations.
“We’re all about building relationships and serving the campus and community,” said Timur Aydin, president of the Diplomats.
“From the time a student decides they want to check out UT, to when they graduate, the Diplomats are there.”
Every year, the Diplomats hold events such as orientation, family weekend, the business etiquette dinner and commencement. They are also involved in annual events such as The Minaret gala, business symposiums and other alumni or campus events. The Diplomats are also responsible for putting together the fall orientation team.
“The best part about being a Diplomat is that you get to be a part of someone else’s college experience, and on the way you meet all kinds of great people,” said Aydin.
In the future, the Diplomats hope to be more involved in the greater Tampa community.
The Diplomats recently inducted include: Brittany Bauer, Casey Duffy, Serena Edinger, Koryna Felt, Adania Flemming, Sarah Friswell, Devon Garcia, Roshane Hewitt, Mary Beth Hillery, Jesse Hoffman-Klaucke, Melissa Jiha, Dana Karangelen, Keri-Anne Kolodiej, Kelsey Lakeman, Brittany Mielcarek, Poonam Nagar, Jenine Rossington, Danielle Schechter, Margo Stewart and Brie Zupko.
For more information about the UT Diplomats, contact Timur Aydin, at taydin@ut.edu or Megan Frisque, advisor, at mfrisque@ut.edu.