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New College student Lorna Hadlock, a third-year anthropology/area studies major from Sarasota, Fla., will be spending the next academic year (two semesters) in Peru under a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. She is the 13th New College student in the last six years to receive a prestigious Gilman Scholarship, which is sponsored by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Hadlock will be based in Alto Amazonas, Loreto, and plans to conduct an ethnography of indigenous peoples of the Peruvian Amazon. She will return in December 2011 for a month to confer with her faculty advisors, digest her notes, do additional library research and organize her theoretical framework before returning to spend the last five months working with the Kokama-Kokamila people. She will then return to New College to complete her senior thesis.
Ethnography is an effort to holistically understand a culture through in-depth, long-term study, primarily utilizing participant observation and interviews.
Hadlock’s love of other cultures, in particular the Latino people, derives from her days at Sarasota’s Pine View School for the Gifted, where she was involved in People to People International and in promoting world peace through understanding. She spent her senior year in high school as a dual-enrolled student at New College.
”Initially I wasn’t planning to stay at New College, but I just loved it, and I also fell in love with the study of anthropology,“ recalls Hadlock. ”It tied in perfectly with my natural curiosity about other people and how each culture is unique. The anthropology department here is awesome. New College allowed me to do special projects even in my first year.“
While in Peru, Hadlock will be conducting independent research through Off Campus Study tutorials and with faculty guidance, rather than taking classes through a study abroad program, which she says would not be possible at other schools. She will stay in close contact with her faculty advisor, anthropology professor Maria Vesperi, and anthropology professor Anthony Andrews, as well as informally with Dr. Rodrigo Montoya of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Lima, Peru.
”I will be concentrating primarily on myth, ritual, use of plants and interaction with nature,“ explains Hadlock. ”I believe this theoretical framing is important to contribute to a sophisticated understanding of the indigenous people of the Amazon, who are often unseen players in world environmental policy. It is important to incorporate their viewpoints in worldwide environmental consensus and change. Furthermore, many Amazonian tribes offer novel ways of looking at the world underappreciated by Western thinkers. As an anthropologist I hope to explore and give voice to those underrepresented peoples and provide information that can help worldwide efforts at culture-friendly conservation of this important ecosystem.“
This will be Hadlock’s third trip to Peru. In January 2008, she traveled to the Peruvian Amazon, where she spent four days on a dugout canoe in the Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve as part of an Independent Study Project. Returning to Pacaya-Samiria as an ethnographer, she views being there for an entire year as a real advantage, even though it means she will be completing her bachelor of arts degree in five years instead of four.
”I hope that I’ll learn something about life from the people that I meet and create long- term relationships with people I’ll be working with,“ she says. ”Living there for this period of time will give me the kind of insights and understanding that will surely inspire me and fuel my thesis, which I hope will be of publishable quality, perhaps fit for print in an academic anthropological journal.“
Hadlock says that the Peruvian part of the Amazon is one of the most diverse biologically, least studied culturally, and most endangered both culturally and biologically. ”I am especially interested in the Amazon because of the complexity and sophistication of cultures in addition to the rich biodiversity,“ she says. ”I hope to help mitigate the paucity of knowledge on Amazonian societies as a professional anthropologist. I am fluent in Spanish after many years of study, and I have prepared carefully through coursework and previous exposure to Peru, making this an ideal location for my undergraduate thesis research.“
After she graduates from New College, Hadlock plans to attend graduate school in anthropology to continue her research and language study of the Kokama and nearby tribes.
”For the long-term, I aspire to conduct anthropological research in Latin America, publish work, and become a college professor,“ she says. ”I believe my research project in the Peruvian Amazon is necessary to fulfill my life goals.“
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program was created in 2000 to provide scholarships for study abroad to U.S. undergraduates with financial need, including students from diverse backgrounds and students going to non-traditional study abroad destinations. The federally funded program is administered by the Institute of International Education. For more information on the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship program, visit the U.S. State Department’s website at http://exchanges.state.gov/globalexchanges/index.html.
As evidence of bank fraud escalates, homeowners facing foreclosure have options to remain in their homes. The Neighborhood Community Foundation conducts the free workshop to educate consumers about those options.
Bradenton, FL, June 7, 2011 – The foreclosure epidemic in the United States is showing no sign of slowing down, especially since millions of Americans are underwater on their mortgage, owing more than their home is worth.
Facing foreclosure is stressful for families, especially if they do not full understand the process. To educate homeowners about the options that are available, the Neighborhood Community Foundation will conduct a free foreclosure prevention workshop in Bradenton on June 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Days Inn at 3506 1st Street W.
An independent, nonprofit organization based in Sarasota, the Neighborhood Community Foundation strives to help residents develop a better understanding of the foreclosure process, recognize their legal rights, and learn about their options and potential solutions so they can remain in their home.
"Many American homeowners currently in foreclosure are being victimized by fraudulent actions from lenders and/or lawyers,“ said David Candler Hicks, a foreclosure defense attorney who will serve as the keynote speaker. ”Knowledge is power, and homeowners can more effectively fight foreclosure by knowing about the process and understanding how it directly applies to their situation.“
In recent months, multiple stories about foreclosure-related fraud committed by lenders have surfaced in the news. In addition, there is proposed legislation designed to help homeowners facing foreclosure.
”Lender violations are typically found in eight out of 10 reviewed loan files, but unless homeowners take legal action to defend against the foreclosure, they will not prevent the bank from repossessing the home.,“ Hicks explained. ”The volume of errors and violations on loan documents is staggering. Banks should be held to the same level of accountability as every business in America.“
During the workshop Hicks will share free legal advice about the most common types of errors and violations found in loan documents and provide a full explanation of the laws that protect homeowners when facing foreclosure eviction. In addition, homeowners will receive information from participating non-profit agencies to help them properly assess a practical course of action for their needs.
Topics of the workshop include:
To register for the Save Your Home Foreclosure Prevention Workshop, visit www.Neighborhood-Community.org or call The Neighborhood Community Foundation at 877-306-5299.
Join Snooty the manatee for his 63rd birthday party from 10 a.m.
until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the South Florida Museum. The
annual event, held in the Museum’s outdoor Spanish Plaza, is free for all
of Snooty’s friends and fans. Snooty is the world’s oldest
manatee on record.
Snooty’s 63rd Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness
Festival will offer
children’s games, art activities and free cookies and juice for children.
Tickets for games will be available for purchase. Live animals and
special presentations from local environmental and wildlife organizations will
be featured at the celebration as well.
An annual birthday card contest open for all children in preschool through 6th
grade during the 2010-2011 school year is now accepting entries. The contest
entry deadline is 5 p.m. on July 11, 2011. For more details and to download the
contest registration form, visit www.southfloridamuseum.org.
A display of Snooty’s birthday cards submitted from the public will be
showcased and prizes for the top cards in each age category will be awarded at
noon during Snooty’s Birthday Bash and Wildlife Awareness
Festival.
Admission to the outdoor birthday party in the Spanish Plaza is free to the
public. Reduced General Admission tickets to the Museum galleries, inside
Aquarium exhibits and Planetarium shows are available for $8 for adults, $7 for seniors (65 and over), $6 for children ages 4
– 12. Children ages 3 and younger are admitted for free with a paying
adult. The reduced General Admission prices are valid for 10 a.m. –
5 p.m. on Saturday, July 16. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
About Snooty the Manatee
Born on July 21, 1948, at the old Miami Aquarium and Tackle Company, Snooty is
the one of the first recorded births of a manatee in captivity.
Originally known as ”Baby Snoots,“ the male manatee was brought to
Bradenton as part of the 1949 Desoto Celebration. Since then, he has greeted
more than one million visitors.
Based on a 2010 annual exam, Snooty weighs 1240 pounds and measures 9 feet 7 inches. Manatees are herbivores with Snooty’s current diet including 70-80 lbs. of restaurant quality romaine lettuce each day as well as additional vitamins from cabbage, broccoli, and kale, with small amounts of carrot, sweet potato and apples. Snooty is a permanent resident of the South Florida Museum’s Parker Manatee Aquarium. He is known as the world’s oldest manatee on record and Manatee County’s most famous resident.
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”Board certification by the Florida Bar demonstrates that lawyer’s high level of skill, excellence and a commitment to professionalism,“ stated Mayanne Downs, Florida Bar President.
Bowen has been the School Board Attorney in Manatee County since July, 2005. He has an extensive background and knowledge of public school law having represented school districts in Florida since 1973. He formerly served as Board Attorney for the Orange County, Hendry County and Pinellas County school districts.
”It is very gratifying to be recognized by the Florida Bar as a lawyer with special knowledge, skills and proficiency in education law, as well as a reputation for professionalism and ethics,“ stated Bowen.
”I always knew Mr. Bowen was recognized as an expert in education law. Now the Florida Bar has confirmed that. We are fortunate to have him as our school board attorney,“ remarked Manatee County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tim McGonegal.Certification in a particular area of law by the Florida Bar requires the highest level of evaluation possible. Only seven percent of all Florida lawyers are board certified. Florida Bar Board Certified members are the only Florida attorneys allowed to identify themselves as ”Board Certified“ of ”Expert“. The designation by the Florida Bar was established in 1982 by the Florida Supreme Court to help consumers identify specialists in various areas of the law. June 1, 2011, was the first time lawyers could be certified in education law.
Florida Clinical Research Center, LLC (FLCRC) relocated its offices, effective June 3, 2011, to 8043 Cooper Creek Boulevard, Suite 107 in Bradenton, Florida 34201 to accommodate its growing staff and increasing number of clinical studies. The phone number 941-747-7900 and fax number 941-747-7992 will remain the same.
Featuring more than 10 staff offices, a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory, two exam rooms, and a conference/training room; the new location offers new patient amenities, such as a luxurious waiting room and a separate kid-friendly family waiting area. The new office is also conveniently located just off Interstate 75, exit 213 University Parkway.
"We are very excited about our new offices and the ability to serve more patients throughout Southwest Florida, including Manatee and Sarasota counties," stated Dr. Andrew J. Cutler, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Florida Clinical Research Center, LLC. "Each staff member will have their own office that provides a comfortable setting, fostering personalized, quality health care."
An open house for the public is being planned for early fall and will be announced later this summer. In addition, the new FLCRC Cooper Creek Boulevard location will host educational seminars for healthcare professionals, parents, and community members on the topics of ADHD, Depression, Bipolar disorder, and other medical disorders.
For more information, directions, or to learn more about FLCRC’s clinical studies, please visit
The American Red Cross is offering a special two-day certified Babysitting Course June 24th & June 25th or July 22nd & July 23rd for ages 11-15 for just $25. The discounted price is made possible by the generosity of the Wilson Wood Foundation.
The course will run from 9am-4pm at the Southwest Florida Red Cross Chapter office located at 2001 Cantu Court, Sarasota, FL 34232. Students will need to bring a bag lunch on both days. After completion of the course students will be certified in Red Cross Babysitting as well as Infant/Child CPR (a two-yeear certification).
Students must pre-registered to attend and can do so by calling 941-379-9300 x 242.
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