Scott visit highlights funding for cancer research
Gov. Rick Scott was in town Tuesday at the UF Proton Therapy Institute to support a proposed $80 million investment in cancer research as part of his budget. The funding would mean $60 million for existing Florida Cancer Centers and another $20 million commitment for peer-reviewed research grants. The proton therapy center has served 5,000 patients since it opened in 2006. Scott was joined by Mayor Alvin Brown and Stuart Klein, institute executive director.
Baptist Beaches names Cameron Greene to board
Baptist Medical Center Beaches has named Dr. Cameron Greene to its board of directors. Greene is with North Florida Obstetrical and Gynecological Associates and serves as president of North Florida OB/GYN. He is board-certified and on staff at Baptist Beaches, where he has served as an officer of the medical staff. His background includes a medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and serving as chairman of the Department of Women and Children's Services.
Janice Ancrum joins board at Baptist Nassau
Baptist Medical Center Nassau has named Janice Ancrum to its board of directors. Ancrum is executive director of the Nassau County Council on Aging Inc., a position she has held since 2012. She has 30 years of government and nonprofit experience and held leadership positions for 25 years. She graduated from the University of Florida and is a Fernandina Beach native.
A new den for veterans at JU
What started out with a simple request at a meeting in the president's office last year is now a "vision come true" for student veterans as Jacksonville University dedicated its Defender's Den Student Veterans of America study center on Tuesday. The new 1,000-square-foot space, located on campus in the Founders Building, is designed especially for student veterans, who at about 400 make up 10 percent of JU's student body and are the university's second-largest group behind athletes. Part of the space is a computer lab and study area, and part is a gathering spot and lounge in which to relax, complete with flat-screen TV, refrigerator, microwave and comfortable chairs. "At JU we are trying to innovate, and find more creative ways to enrich all of our students' lives, including our veterans," President Tim Cost (above) told about 200 people gathered at the dedication ceremony. "We are signing agreements, creating scholarships and creating physical spaces for them."
ULI, AIA partner for Northbank discussion
The Urban Land Institute North Florida and Jacksonville chapter of the American Institute of Architects have partnered for a "Building Healthy Places" initiative that will feature a panel discussion on the future of the Northbank Riverfront District. The meeting takes place from noon-1:30 p.m. today at the Hyatt Downtown.
The panel features: Melody Bishop, architect and Downtown Investment Authority board member; City Council member Lori Boyer; Jim Catlett of Infinity Global Solutions; Dawn Emerick, president and CEO of the Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida; Nathaniel Ford, Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO; Preston Haskell of The Haskell Co.; Terry Lorince, Downtown Vision Inc. executive director; Eric Mann, YMCA of Florida's First Coast president and CEO; Jerry Mallot, JAXUSA Partnership president; Alan Mosley, JAX Chamber vice president of transportation, energy and logistics; Jimmy Orth, St. Johns Riverkeeper executive director; attorney Bob Rhodes; Brian Teeple, Northeast Florida Regional Council CEO; Aundra Wallace, DIA CEO; Ben Warner, Jacksonville Community Council Inc. president and CEO; and Carol Westmoreland, Florida Redevelopment Association executive director.
Cecil Airport hosts WWII aircraft
The Commemorative Air Force AirPower History Tour will be on display in Jacksonville this week, showing off aviation history at Cecil Airport. Visitors will be able to see FIFI (right), the only remaining flying example of a Boeing B-29 Superfortress bomber, along with the only CSB2C Helldiver in the world. Other visiting aircraft includes the Douglas AD-5 Skyraider, the C-45 Expeditor "Bucket of Bolts" and a PT-17 Stearman. Public tours begin at 2 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 11-18 and free for those under 10. All airplanes are on static display when not flying and B-29 cockpit tours included with admission. Rides are available on most planes ranging from $75-$1,595. For a full tour schedule and reservations, visit airpowertour.org.
Roth named Ansbacher Law associate
Ansbacher Law has appointed Zachary Roth as an associate attorney. He will work in the firm's civil litigation and real estate divisions. Roth received his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School and was admitted to The Florida Bar in fall 2013. Ansbacher Law is a full service real estate and construction firm.
Cronin, Rozier join Haiti Children Project board of directors
Attorney Sean Cronin of Cronin & Maxwell and Eli Rozier of Merry X-ray were elected to the Haiti Children Project board of directors. The South Carolina-based charity providers shelter, education, medical assistance and spiritual guidance to children in the western Haitian town of Jeremie. The project supports the Gebeau Complex featuring an orphanage that cares for 39 children. It also has Gebeau Medicial Clinic, which offers primary and emergency medicine, dental care, a pharmacy and tuberculosis clinic.
HabiJax names Arzuaga to new position
Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville Inc. has named Alfred Arzuaga as its community and economic development director. His main responsibility will be to promote opportunity and development growth in urban core neighborhoods to increase employment opportunities and earning potential for residents. Before joining HabiJax, Arzuaga worked as a community development specialist at the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development. He has degrees in urban and regional planning, historic preservation planning and architectural studies.
Moore becomes RS&H aerospace, defense director
Steven Moore will become RS&H Inc.'s Aerospace and Defense Practice director, effective at the end of the month.
He is taking over for Wayne Finger, who is retiring after 32 years of service. Moore joined the architecture, engineering and consulting firm in 2000 and previously served as the company's aerospace and defense operations manager.
The practice grew to eight offices in six states during Finger's leadership.
He will continue to support the company in an advisory and client relations role.
Moore has a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering and a Master of Science in structures and foundations.