The Future of Florida and Florida State University

Tuesday, September 21
Jeff Chanton and Ian MacDonald, professors of oceanography, will present “Energy, Oil, Emissions and the Future of Florida,” and discuss the oil-spill catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico and the environmental implications of the disaster both in the immediate coastal region and around the state.

Tuesday, October 12
Jim Zingale, former director of the Florida Department of Revenue, will present “Financing Florida’s Universities,” concerning the economic climate of the state, and focused on funding options for the state’s public universities.

Tuesday, November 9
Buddy MacKay, former Florida Lieutenant Governor, member of Congress and State Legislator, will present “Reflecting on Florida’s Elections: Past, Present and Future”, and discuss a wide range of topics ranging from the future of the Gulf to the politics of Florida.

Tuesday, December 14
FSU President Eric J. Barron, will speak on the current state of the University and plans for its future.