Scholarships funded by Winthrop University faculty and staff are available to qualifying children of full-time faculty and staff members. If your child would like to attend Winthrop as graduate or undergraduate for the 2013-14 school year, they can fill out an application from the Office of Financial Aid.

Completed forms must be submitted by May 27.

Frank Pullano Named the 2012-13 Outstanding Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences

Frank B. Pullano, associate professor of mathematics and director of the LEAP program, has been named the 2012-13 Outstanding Advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences. This award, named in honor of former College Director of Student Services Lynn Harand, is a recognition of a faculty member’s commitment to students and willingness to invest time and energy in a process that is critical to the education of our students.

For more than 12 years students in the Department of Mathematics have experienced the benefits of Pullano’s advising. During the past seven years, Pullano became more involved in the LEAP program and in recent years became director. In this role, he advises students in practically every program across the university. According to Peter Judge, interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, in Pullano's inimitable way, whether in formal sessions or informal meetings with students, he is there with practical advice, knowledge about programs and requirements, and “tough love” for his “LEAPers.” He meets with more than 100 new LEAP students each year at Orientation and throughout their first, challenging year of college. One of his advisees noted that he is “always there, willing to listen and help any advisee.” It is quite clear that Pullano’s dedication to helping students reach their goals and maximize their potential has had a profound effect on students in the College of Arts and Sciences and throughout the university. 

Pullano will receive the award formally at the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Assembly in August.

Sgt. Dewayne Bunch and Officer Thomas Dunham were recognized by two separate area civic organizations for their outstanding work in the field. The Optimist Club of Rock Hill honored Bunch during its annual Respect for Law program and the state's Office of Highway Safety commended him for improving driver safety.

Dunham will be named the 2013 Central City Optimistic Club Police Officer of the Year in June for his commitment to the Alive at 25 defensive driving program.

Natalie Jeter, admissions coordinator for the Graduate School, recently participated in Limestone College's spring Commencement exercises on May 11, 2013, where she graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in human resources management.

Jeter also was inducated as a member of Sigma Beta Delta, the International Honor Society for Business Management and Administration majors. Membership in Sigma Beta Delta is the highest national recognition a business student can receive at a college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter. To be eligible for membership, a business student must rank in the upper 20 percent of the junior, senior or master’s class, and be invited to membership by the faculty officers.

John Timmons, assistant director of residence life for residence education, appeared twice on JohnTalkRadio, a show on BlogTalkRadio that focuses on independent artists and musicians. Timmons and his brother David have served as rock-and-roll historians. The first appearance was Dec. 15, 2012, entitled "The Beach Boys: Fifty Years of Endless Summer." The most recent appearance was March 9 called "A Look at the Debut Album: Where it All Begins for Performers."

Podcasts of both show are available online at the Timmons brothers' website or the JohnTalkRadio website.