
“Knowing Scott’s personality, we thought it would mesh well with Josh (Peck’s).” “We knew he would do well speaking in front of an audience and there would be some similarities when it comes to being high-energy for a TV or radio show,” Alt said. “People were telling me that I might have been picked because of my high energy level when I get around people.”Īccording to Sabrina Alt, the graduate assistant for CSI (Center of Student Involvement), Tavlin was chosen by the ULS board because he was an MC for homecoming and USF Week as well as his frequent involvement on campus. “To be completely honest, I thought it was a mistake, I thought they emailed the wrong person. “I was doing homework in my apartment and I checked my email, like a good student, and I see an email from the ULS office saying if I would be okay with moderating the event,” Tavlin said. When Tavlin received the call from ULS, he said he was stunned, to say the least. This could mean similar personality traits, organizations or interests. The student-run ULS executive board decides on the list of moderators that they feel would best connect with the speakers. Tavlin is well known around campus for his high-energy segments on Bulls Radio, being an orientation leader, and a Master of Ceremonies (MC) for various events on campus. Scott Tavlin, a student at USF, got to experience these nerves first hand when he moderated for Josh Peck to a crowd of 900. However, for the ULS moderators, that anticipation is paired with a bundle of nerves. Hundreds of students gather in the Marshall Student Center (MSC) three to four times a semester, eagerly waiting in excitement for the University Lecture Series (ULS) to bring out their favorite actor, author, musician or celebrity.

Scott Tavlin had the opportunity to meet Josh Peck when he moderated his University Lecture Series last week.
