To recap 2010, we have put together a special issue that captures some of the best and worst moments of the year.
Brett Pollack/The Minaret
JANUARY
Obama Visits UT
President Barack Obama’s visit to the University of Tampa marked a historical moment in which both a sitting president and vice president were in attendance at the same arena. Among other things, Obama spoke on the implementation of a high-speed rail and on a new system for handling college loans.
MARCH
Switching to ‘@spartans.ut.edu’
SpartanMail was introduced last year as an alternate and permanent solution to the overwhelming and expanding @ut.edu email system. Once restricted to 35MB, UT students were provided with a 10GB skydrive accessible through live.com.
The only downfall to the switch was the new @spartans.ut.edu email suffix.
Brendon Echsner/DRIVE UT
APRIL
DRIVE for Justice
UT student organization, DRIVE UT takes crime to the next level in a pursuit of a hit-and-run driver who left the scene of an accident on the Howard Franklin Bridge last year.
Concert Canceled
The spring concert, which was set to star Slightly Stoopid was canceled due to inclement weather conditions. 20/20 Boulevard, a group of UT musicians, was scheduled to open the show. There was no postponement made and all funds for the show were forfeited for costs of rental and other services rendered.
AUGUST
New Faculty: Ina Kaur
Ina Kaur became the first faculty printmaking instructor upon her arrival at UT. Kaur brings her artistic experience from her upbringing in New Delhi, India. She moved to the United States in 2004 to pursue a Master of Fine Arts in studio arts at Purdue University.
SEPTEMBER
Rosado Denied Housing
UT Campus Security and Safety submitted a tip on a homeless UT sophomore. The Minaret was able to meet with Enrique Rosado and soon after Rosado was provided a room at the Howard Johnson. The story became national news when the television broadcasts on the incident were shown on ABC and CNN.
Abby Sanford/The Minaret
NOVEMBER
UT Remembers Kozar During Harbour Island Memorial
UT Alumnus Douglas Kozar was remembered by the Tampa Bay community after a tragic hit-and-run accident. Kozar will remain in the memories of many.
DECEMBER
Sykes Dedication
The Sykes Chapel and Center for Faith and Values opened last year, providing a place for worship and meditation for many UT students. The building took more than two years to produce and features a one-of-a-kind organ designed specifically for the structure.
