UWF Alumni

All the info on today’s road game ⬇️ Come on out to Seville to watch it with us. Today is the day of the UWF helmet chance drawing also!

On The Road In Mississippi Today‼️

🆚Mississippi College
⏰2 PM
📍Robinson-Hale Stadium
📊 gochoctaws.com/sidearmstats/f…
🎥 FloSports ($)
📻 espnpensacola.com

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our winner for The Community Impact Award is Monica Woodruff.

➡️Monica has championed environmental justice and community revitalization in North Port St. Joe, a neighborhood in Gulf County, Florida burdened by socioeconomic disinvestment and pollution from a now defunct paper mill. Through community research and advocacy, Monica has amplified resident voices and catalyzed change. Her community-based scholarship exemplifies UWF’s commitment to community-engaged experiential learning.

The UWF Alumni Association is partnered with Meyer and Associates to offer our alumni insurance products and more.
If you or your student are set to study abroad or travel internationally, your health insurance may not provide coverage overseas. Travel Medical plans—some specific for students—provide comprehensive medical coverage, access to networks of providers, and travel assistance.
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to the UWF Softball Alumni Weekend!
The alumni celebrated the 1993 national championship team's 30th anniversary as part of UWF Homecoming.
University of West Florida Softball UWF Argonaut Athletic Club University of West Florida Argonauts

We love seeing our alumni getting together and showing their Argo Pride. For a chance to be featured, please send your photos and story to [email protected]

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our winner for The Community Innovation Award is Dr. Tiffany Jackman.

➡️Dr. Jackman is an exceptional health sciences and administration educator who creates captivating classes that positively impact the lives and future careers of our students. In her capstone course, Dr. Jackman partners her students with local healthcare organizations to help solve real-world challenges. Dr. Jackman’s innovative teaching and engagement with the community help students put their learning to work providing them with valuable experience that also makes a significant impact in the healthcare community.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our winner for The Quality of Life Award is Baptist Health Care.

➡️Baptist Health Care has been an indispensable UWF partner, advancing community health through a variety of initiatives. In partnership with UWF, the Baptist team leads the Achieve Healthy EscaRosa initiative, uniting local healthcare organizations in an effort to improve community wellbeing. Baptist also invests in scholarships for UWF students, helping to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals. Their continued partnership helps affirm our shared commitment to building a healthier Pensacola

Save the date this November! Our eager students are all set to make time this week from 1-6 p.m. CST for in-depth conversations about the latest updates from the College of Business. Your support through the giving link below means the world to us! Link: https://uwf.edu/phonathon

👻 Every semester students are faced with unexpected losses and hardships. At UWF, we want to do all that we can to help our students succeed and that includes stepping in during difficult times and providing assistance through scholarships, food, housing insecurity and more. We are more than a University--we are family.
👻 A gift of any size to one of the following funds will make a direct impact on our Argos. By making a gift of $40 or more, you can provide support to our students and you are eligible to receive an exclusive UWF beanie. Our emergency support funds include:
💚 Greatest Needs
💚 Student Emergency Support
💚 Argo Pantry
💚 General Scholarship Endowment
This campaign is live for a little over a month and the beanies are while supplies last.
For more information please visit the Crowdfunding website:
https://bit.ly/3m9K4wy

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our winner for The Workforce and Career Development Award is Booz Allen Hamilton.

➡️Congratulations to Booz Allen Hamilton on receiving the 2023 Workforce and Career Development Award. Booz Allen Hamilton exemplifies dedicated partnership through their steadfast support of UWF’s cybersecurity program and initiatives. They actively recruit and develop talent by engaging UWF students in career fairs, information sessions, and mentoring .Their commitment to empowering our students’ career readiness and amplifying UWF’s impact embodies true partnership.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. We would like to recognize our winners for the Chambered Nautilus Award of Merit and The Research and Scholarship award. Our winner for The Research and Scholarship Award is Bonita Johnson.

➡️Congratulations to Bonita Johnson on receiving the 2023 Research and Scholarship Award. Bonita has been instrumental in securing life-changing EPA grants for North Port St. Joe by securing transformative funding for collaborative problem-solving and workforce development initiatives. Her vision and advocacy embodies UWF’s commitment to scholarship that empowers local communities.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. We would like to recognize our winners for the Chambered Nautilus Award of Merit and The Research and Scholarship award. Our winner for The Chambered Nautilus Award of Merit is Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis and Overholtz, PLLC.

➡️Founded in 2001, Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz, PLLC has represented over 250,000 clients across the country and have recovered over two billion dollars in verdicts and settlements for their clients. They have also provided extensive community support through the Aylstock, Witkin, Kreis & Overholtz Justice Foundation. The foundation has raised over $185,000 in scholarships for local high school students, has served more than 13,500 healthy meals and snacks to children and has taught over 4,500 local children about healthy nutrition.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our winner for The Community Engagement Educator Award is Dr. Patricia Barrington.

➡️Dr. Barrington has organized and delivered poverty simulation workshops at UWF for the last three years. These immersive simulations profoundly transform perspectives surrounding what individuals living in poverty experience. Dr. Barrington’s commitment to community engaged learning benefits not only her students, but also the campus and surrounding community.

Big day on campus today! We hope to see you at either the football or volleyball games today. Our tent will be in Argo Village starting at 1:30. Go Argos!

Let's Pack Pen Air Field Today‼️

🆚Valdosta State
📍Pen Air Field
⏰4 PM
📊https://goargos.com/sidearmstats/football/summary
📽️https://www.flofootball.com/live/63737
📻https://goargos.com/FBRadio
📰https://goargos.com/FBPreview

💙 💚 🏐 Want to take a break from tailgating before the football game?
💙 💚 🏐 Join UWF Volleyball this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. against Valdosta State
University of West Florida Volleyball

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our winner for The Public Service and Education Award is Sandra Donaldson.

➡️ Congratulations to Sandra Donaldson on receiving the 2023 Public Service and Education Award. Sandra is dedicated to serving marginalized populations through health outreach and advocacy. In 2022, she partnered with UWF, Ascension, and Community Health Northwest Florida on a 3-year HRSA grant designed to provide training to Community Health Workers in the area. This training focused on the skill sets and population health competencies needed for effective community outreach, building trust within communities, and providing health and wellness support resources. Sandra’s impact affirming health equity in our community reflects our shared commitment to empowering communities.

🐉 Please come out to see the UWF Singers at the Foo Foo Fest benefit concert.
🌼 This concert is at the Clark Family Cultural Center on November 4 at 7:30 p.m.
🌟 For more information please see the link below, we hope to see you there!
Foo Foo Festival UWF Singers
https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=202090

The UWF Alumni Association is partnered with Meyer and Associates to offer our alumni insurance products and more.
Parents can’t predict a trip to the emergency room or urgent care. But accidents do happen on the playground, in gym class, playing sports, and even on a playdate. Costs for medical visits for injuries can add up. Plan for the unexpected with Accident Insurance that can help cover those unexpected expenses.
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The dedicated students are eager to set aside some time from 1-6 p.m. CST this week to dive into the latest exciting updates from the UKCOH. Your kindness and support through the giving link below significantly impact our mission for a healthier future. Support us at https://uwf.edu/phonathon.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our second winner for The Alumni Community Spirit Award is Hong Potomski.

➡️Hong is committed to providing support for healthcare solutions through her current position with Florida Blue and her past work at Andrews Research Institute and Baptist Health Care. Hong was instrumental in bringing the first Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation care team to Baptist Hospital. ECMO provides short-term support for patients with severe conditions such as severe pneumonia, influenza, massive heart attack or massive pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs).Hong serves on numerous local boards and committees, including University of West Florida Foundation, Mental Health Taskforce, Covenant Care Foundation, Junior Achievement of Northwest Florida and the Development Review Board for the City of Gulf Breeze.

UWF Career Development and Community Engagement is having their All Majors Career and Internship Fair!
⏰ Next Wednesday, November 1 from 12-3 p.m.
📍 In the Commons Auditorium & Great Hall (building 22)
💼 Please click the link to see which employers will be in attendance
https://bit.ly/44oY7Bb
If you need any help with Handshake please email [email protected]

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our first winner for The Alumni Community Spirit Award is Chris Roney.

➡️While Chris was a UWF student, he and his late business partner, Charles Stead, started a business unlocking cars for students. While this was a way to generate some spending money and provide a service for UWF students, this “pizza hut dorm born” enterprise would become something much bigger. Fast forward 25 years and Ace Unlocks now employs more than 20 individuals and serves Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. Chris also gives of his time outside of work and has served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida board for 10 years including serving as board chair.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our second winner for The Alumni Inclusion Award is MiChele Stevenson.

➡️MiChele serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Mentor Protégé Program for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. This program assists eligible small businesses in developing their qualifications and improving their ability to compete for prime contract and subcontract awards by partnering with large businesses. Her leadership as the chair of the agency’s Women’s Employee Resource Group and member of the Diversity Council provided her the platform to advocate for various programs that support African Americans and underserved individuals with a focus on women.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our first winner for The Alumni Inclusion Award is Dr. Michael F. Summers.

➡️ Dr. Summers’ work for the last 30 years has centered on mentoring, empowering communities marginalized in STEM fields, and diversifying the national body of scientists. Dr. Summers has been recognized nationally with numerous awards, including the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences and the White House Presidential Award for Science Mentoring. He has mentored more than 325 undergraduate students, 60 graduate students and many early career colleagues/faculty.

Alumni and community members are invited to the free No Defense PFAS Symposium on October 25-26 at the UWF campus. Through the symposium, presenters and partners seek to raise awareness of how PFAS impacts the Pensacola Community and empower citizens to protect themselves and the environment. Get more information and register for the free screening of the "No Defense" documentary at their website: https://bit.ly/3PIBOBa

PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is a “forever chemical” found in many commonly used products. These products include firefighting foam, Teflon (TM), water-resistant fabrics such as rain jackets, personal care products such as cosmetics, dental floss and shampoo and stain-resistant coatings used on fabrics. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, these chemicals “are found in water, air, fish and soil locations across the nation and the globe.

For questions regarding the No Defense PFAS Symposium, please email Patti Spaniola, Director of Conferences & Events, at [email protected].

No Defense PFAS Symposium | University of West Florida No Defense PFAS Symposium is an interdisciplinary experience that explores the impacts of and creates awareness about PFAS.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our second winner for The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is Kesley "Kali" Richardson.

➡️Though his career goal was emergency management, Kali still made it his mission to aid and develop the community around him and the future leaders of the world. Focusing on public speaking and leadership development, Kali quickly became a Head Instructor at Iron Sharpen, a private leadership academy in Pensacola in 2017. Kali also became a Program Director at the Boys & Girls Club of America in Pensacola in 2017.Kali also went on to become the founder of a firm, Kali Speaks, that is focused on consulting, public speaking, personal development, growth and successful planning.

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our first winner for The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is Adelin Gasana.

➡️ Congratulations to Adelin Gasana on receiving the 2023 Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Adelin’s work experience includes credits in broadcast TV news and independent films.His talent and leadership reflected in "Bo Legs: Marvin Arrington, Sr., An Atlanta Story,” elevated this independent documentary film to award-winning status. The film went on the film festival circuit--screening at ten different festivals and culminated with a 6-month airing on Delta Airlines In-Flight Entertainment, helping the film reach a global audience.

We have two watch parties today!
🏈 Pensacola > Seville Quarter
🏈 Atlanta > Fire Maker Brewing Company

Big Match-Up On The Delta Today

🆚Delta State
📍Parker-McCool Stadium
⏰3 PM CT
📊https://goargos.com/FBStats
📽️https://goargos.com/FBVideo
📻https://goargos.com/FBRadio

⚾ Please join the UWF baseball team for their 18th annual golf scramble fundraiser⚾
📆 Friday November 3rd
📍 Stonebrook Golf Club
⏰ Registration deadline is October 31
For more information please click the link below👇 👇 👇
https://bit.ly/46tOmTT

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our second winner for The Distinguished Alumni Award is Bill McGinnis.

➡️Bill’s public service career includes 18 years as an administrator for California State University, Chico and 17 years as an administrator in local governments primarily as a City Manager and in Human Resources. Bill's accomplishments include desegregation work for the City of Pensacola, developing a farm worker pesticide safety study for the State of California, developing the affirmative action program for 3 California cities, negotiating a free bus pass program for university students as part of a alternative transportation program, and establishing 2 scholarships at Butte College.

🌟 Alumni Spotlight 🌟
🌲 Deborah Hazen '03 & '05🌲
Deborah Hazen works at the UWF Emerald Coast campus and had her photo of Bradwell Bay within the Apalachicola National Forest selected by the Florida Trail Association for their 2024 calendar.
Congratulations Deborah!

The Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards recognize those who make a difference in their communities and to the University of West Florida. It is a great honor to recognize the tremendous achievements of our alumni and to thank our community partners who work hard to make the University of West Florida and our local community a better place to live, work, and play. Our first winner for The Distinguished Alumni Award is Lindsley Armstrong Smith.

➡️ Lindsley Armstrong Smith is a nationally-recognized leader with a remarkable career in public service that includes election to three terms in the Arkansas House of Representatives; judicial clerkships with state and federal courts followed by work with a private law firm. She is also an author of 44 publications, including her most recent book, Stateswomen, published by the University of Arkansas Press in 2022. After achieving two degrees from UWF, she earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas Law School, worked as a Visiting Scholar at both Oxford and Cambridge, and completed the Executive Education Program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.

Our students can't wait to set aside some time between 1-6 p.m. CST to chat with you this week. They're excited to share all the news from the School of Education. If you'd like to give back, please consider using the giving link below to support our amazing students!
Below is the link to donate
https://uwf.edu/phonathon

to our FAMU pregame and football game in Tallahassee!
Sharisse Turner ('84) enjoyed the day’s events with her sister Anita Bronson ('94), Ron Fagan ('83 & '88) and Charles Cooper ('95).
We love seeing our alumni getting together and showing their Argo pride. If you would like to be featured, please send your photos and story to [email protected]

The UWF Alumni Association is partnered with Meyer and Associates to offer our alumni insurance products and more.
Even if you have great health insurance, an illness or injury often comes with medical and non-medical costs such as travel to treatment or help caring for your family, which can really set you back financially. Supplemental Health insurance issued by the Prudential Insurance Company of America can help.
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💙 Argo Pride Runs In The Family 💙
Patricia Britnell (BSN '80) is a self-proclaimed "PROUD ARGO Mama." She recently sent this photo of her, her son Jonathan (BS '05) and his wife Jessica (BSN '07) on the night of the 2007 National Honor Society Induction ceremony.

Patricia's two oldest sons are also Argos! Matthew (BA '02) is now serving as a Lt. Colonel in the Army and his wife, Carrie (BA '03) is a family counselor. Joshua (BA '04), is a pastor at Charity Chapel Church. Jonathan is using his degree in Digital Media while working full time for a large church in Austin, TX and Jessica is working as an RN. Patricia is still working as an RN at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola.

Do you have an Argo family? Send us a photo! We would love to feature it on our social media pages this summer. Go Argos!

💻 Free webinar for alumni- tomorrow, June 6

Did you know that a large financial portfolio, an estate plan, and long-term care insurance won’t be enough to prevent your dream retirement from becoming a disaster? Or do you know someone forced into institutional care after a health crisis, lost assets due to unplanned medical and long-term care costs, or became a burden on loved ones? According to Elder Law Attorney and bestselling author Rajiv Nagaich, these results are called “retirement plan failure.” In this enlightening and informative webinar, Rajiv explains why “retirement plan failure” happens and how you can keep it from happening to you. Register for this webinar and check out other online events here:

ALC | Watch | University of West Florida Alumni Webinars and Online Events Did you know that a large financial portfolio, an estate plan, and long-term care insurance won’t be enough to prevent your dream retirement from becoming a disaster? Or do you know someone forced into institutional care after a health crisis, lost assets due to unplanned medical and long-term car...

Happy Pride Month, !

Take pride and celebrate love. Happy Pride Month !💙 💚