For immediate release September 16, 2014 University Press of Florida Announces Promotions, New Hires and Publicity Team Gainesville, Fla—The University Press of Florida (UPF) is pleased to announce staffing changes in two departments. The Editorial, Design, and Production Department has made personnel changes due to the retirement of longtime EDP Manager Lynn Werts. At the … Continue reading UPF Announces Promotions, New Hires and Publicity Team
Promotions & Staff Additions to UPF’s Acquisitions Team
University Press of Florida Announces Acquisitions Staffing Changes Gainesville, FL—Exciting changes have been afoot in the acquisitions department at University Press of Florida (UFP). We are incredibly pleased to announce the promotion of Erika Stevens and Shannon McCarthy as well as the addition of new staff members Stephanye Hunter and Alexa Zelinsky. “The enthusiasm and … Continue reading Promotions & Staff Additions to UPF’s Acquisitions Team
Meet the Press – Sian Hunter, Acquisitions Editor
Kicking off the Association of American University Press's 2nd annual University Press week blog tour, we'd like to introduce a key member of the University Press of Florida acquisitions team. Sian Hunter is assistant editor-in-chief acquiring monographs and edited collections in American history as well as general interest titles on Florida culture and history. Here she talks about … Continue reading Meet the Press – Sian Hunter, Acquisitions Editor
UPF Staffing Announcements
University Press of Florida (UPF) is pleased to announce the promotion of two staff members: Sonia Dickey and Rachel Doll. Sonia Dickey, who has been with UPF since 2011 as the rights and permissions manager, has been named acquisitions editor in the areas of historical archaeology and environmental studies. "From day one, Sonia made it … Continue reading UPF Staffing Announcements
UPF Names Assistant Editor-in-Chief
6/19/13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University Press of Florida Names Assistant Editor-in-Chief Gainesville, FL—University Press of Florida (UPF), official publisher of the State University System, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sian Hunter to Assistant Editor-in-Chief. In her new role, Hunter will lead UPF’s expansion into the gift book market by acquiring titles for its … Continue reading UPF Names Assistant Editor-in-Chief
A History of Andersonville Prison – Sonia Dickey UPF staff guest post
Cutting Edge Scholarship & Academic Mentorship: Considering "A History of Andersonville Prison" by Sonia Dickey Sonia Dickey wears several hats here at UPF, balancing subrights and permissions, grants coordination, and acquisitions responsibilities. In this guest post, she responds to the 2012 UPF staff retreat assignment with a thoughtful consideration of "History of Andersonville Prison," by Ovid … Continue reading A History of Andersonville Prison – Sonia Dickey UPF staff guest post
UPF Staffing Announcement
Beginning January 1, 2013, Amy Gorelick will be shifting roles within the University Press of Florida's acquisitions department to serve as a Senior Acquisitions Editor. Gorelick has chosen to step down from her current position as Editor-In-Chief in order to devote more time and energy to something about which she is extremely passionate: actively acquiring … Continue reading UPF Staffing Announcement
UPF Names Its First Deputy Director
July 12, 2012 For Immediate Release Dennis Lloyd Promoted to Deputy Director Gainesville, FL—As part of ongoing efforts to re-imagine the university press for the 21st century, the University Press of Florida (UPF) today announces an important change to its staffing and reporting structure. Effective July 1, 2012, Dennis Lloyd (formerly Assistant Director/Sales & Marketing … Continue reading UPF Names Its First Deputy Director
New staff announcement
We're pleased to welcome Romi Gutierrez back to the University Press of Florida as Advertising and Direct Mail Manager. In her former position as publicity manager, Romi was the founding editor of the print version of The Florida Current. She left the press in 2007 to attend New York University, where she earned her MFA … Continue reading New staff announcement
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