Recent Announcements

Final Round of the 3rd Annual Pepper Oratory Competition Held at Pepper Center on February 13

Thu, Feb 12th, 2004

The final round of the 3rd Annual Pepper Oratory Competition, a statewide oratory competition featuring gifted student orators from Florida's universities and colleges was held at the Claude Pepper Center on February 13. Betty Castor, candidate for the U.S. Senate candidate and former president of the University of South Florida was the keynote speaker for the competition.

Finalists in the 3rd Annual Pepper Oratory Competition

Wed, Feb 11th, 2004

Cash awards ranging from $1,000 to to $100 were given to the six finalists. Ben Greiving of Florida College was awarded 1st Place and was given the top cash prize of $1,000. Danielle Holbrook of Florida State University was awarded 2nd prize and $700 followed by Erin Gallagher of Stetson University who came in 3rd and was awarded $500.

Castor to be keynote speaker at 3rd Annual Pepper Oratory Competition

Tue, Feb 10th, 2004

Betty Castor, U.S. Senate candidate and former President of the University of South Florida, will be the keynote speaker at the final round for the 3rd Annual Pepper Oratory Competition to be held Friday, February 13 at the Claude Pepper Center.

Claude Pepper Saturday Retreat Relocating on February 7th

Fri, Jan 30th, 2004

On February 7 the Claude Pepper Saturday Retreat respite program will relocate to the Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Adult Day Services which is located at 2309 N. Monroe Street. The changed venue offers program participants activities in a new and inviting atmosphere. The Claude Pepper Saturday Retreat respite program has been housed at the Tallahassee Senior Center for the past five years since its creation.

Nadia Werbitsky Art Exhibition December 5-January 31, 2004

Mon, Dec 8th, 2003

Opening night of "A Soulful Look: The Paintings of Nadia Werbitzky in the Soviet Context". Over 60 people attended the exhibit opening on Friday, December 5, 2003.

On December 5th the Claude Pepper Foundation's ChangingArt Gallery hosted an opening for a new art exhibit featuring the works of Russian painter Nadia Werbitsky. The new exhibit is entitled, "A Soulful Look: The Paintings of Nadia Werbitzky in the Soviet Context. Currently, the collection is on display at the Pepper Center Changing Gallery from December 5-January 31st which is open 8-5 Monday through Friday.