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Urban Food Sovereignty Summit aims to heighten awareness of food sustainability in Tampa Bay
The USF College of Arts and Sciences’ Urban Food Sovereignty Group is set to host the 5th annual Tampa Bay Urban Food Sovereignty Summit on Oct. 12 and Oct. 15. The focus of this year’s event is “Food Sovereignty in the Food System.”
September 27, 2023Community Engagement, Events
DSLS Etiquette Luncheon prepares students for future professional engagements
The Dean’s Student Leadership Society held an etiquette luncheon with host and CAS alumna Sashy O’Connor. Students learned a multitude of etiquette techniques to benefit to their professional development.
September 26, 2023Alumni, Community Engagement, Events
‘What Lies Beneath’ exhibit showcases investigation of unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County
The “What Lies Beneath” exhibit located in the Social Sciences (SOC) Waterman Exhibit Gallery at USF shares the results of a multi-year, interdisciplinary investigation into unmarked burial grounds in Hillsborough County.
September 26, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
Fall Plant Festival returns with free entry for USF students, faculty and staff
The USF Botanical Gardens is providing free admission to USF students, faculty and staff at the upcoming Fall Plant Festival to be held on October 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
September 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events
USF Humanities Institute to host New York Times best-selling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Humanities Institute will welcome author Silvia Moreno-Garcia for a discussion and book signing on Tuesday, October 10. The event promises to be an evening of unique opportunities, from an open Q&A session to a book signing.
August 18, 2023Community Engagement, Events
USF launches study abroad experience in Singapore
This summer, Ryan McCleary, an associate professor of instruction in the College of Arts and Sciences, and 23 of his students traveled over 10,000 miles to Singapore to explore the local history and culture through the lens of urban ecology.
August 14, 2023Community Engagement, Events
USF D.C. Global Experience Opens Doors to Careers in Our Nation's Capital
The University of South Florida (USF) D.C. Global Experience Program is a new initiative that connects USF students with career opportunities in the fields of diplomacy, national security, and international development. From May 9-13, 2023, twelve USF students participated in the newly launched program in our nation’s capital.
June 14, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Juneteenth: The complicated history, significance and celebration around the struggle for freedom
Juneteenth has become the most well-known celebration for the ending of slavery in the United States and viewed by some as America’s second Independence Day. But the history of this important celebration is complex and often misunderstood.
June 13, 2023Events
Anthropology doctoral candidate selected as USF’s first student veteran recipient of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Jonathan Rodriguez is one of six USF students selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2023-2024 academic year and one of 2,200 students nationwide selected for this prestigious award focusing on international education, exchange, and mutual understanding. He is the first USF student veteran selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
May 26, 2023Accomplishments, Events
CAS celebrates exceptional scholars at the Student Success Celebration Luncheon
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) celebrated 22 exceptional scholars at a Student Success Celebration Luncheon. The event, held on April 28, and co-sponsored by CAS Dean’s Advisory Council members Michelle Turman ‘00 and Nikki Zolkos ‘03, brought together faculty, students, and donors to share the impact of private support on student experiences.
May 26, 2023Accomplishments, Events
World Languages celebrates Latin culture with annual Spanish Fair
After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the USF College of Arts and Sciences Department of World Languages hosted its 13th Annual Spanish Fair and Expo in April. The fair, which began in 2007, showcases the department’s graduate and undergraduate Spanish programs and provides an opportunity for USF and surrounding Tampa community groups to conduct outreach.
May 24, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Democracy and Citizenship series discusses markers for information quality in the digital age
The USF College of Art and Sciences’ (CAS) Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series featured three experts on political communication and media—Drs. Miyoung Chong (assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Digital Communication), Jianing Li (assistant professor in the Department of Communication), and Joshua Scacco (associate professor in the Department of Communication).
May 17, 2023Community Engagement, Events