I Belong: USF Week

Fall 2024

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Join the celebration October 1 through October 9!

"I Belong: USF Week" aims to educate students about resources on campus, engage in community building, and cultivate a sense of belonging among students, faculty and staff from all backgrounds. It's a grass-roots effort organized by members of the College of Arts and Sciences. The first "I Belong: USF Week" was held last spring and was a week-long initiative across all three campuses. This semester, we've expanded the initiative to a week and half. We'll be adding more events as dates and times are confirmed, so please refer to this event webpage for more updates.

Tuesday, October 1st

Brunch and Belonging

Hosted by Triota - Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Honor Society

USF Tampa Campus

10:45 - 11:45 am
Location: MSC 2702 (USF Tampa) 
Registration encouraged: Bulls Connect 
 
Join Triota for a catered brunch and board games! 

USFSP Day at the City Hall

Hosted by the USFSP Student Government

USF St Petersburg Campus

11:00 am - 3:00 pm  
Location: 175 5th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33701 
Registration and more information: Bulls Connect 
 
Engage with local representatives through two panels beneficial to students. Meet with the mayor of St. Petersburg and other city leaders, learn about local government operations, and help yourself to a prepared lunch. Transportation will be provided if needed. 

Wednesday, October 2nd

Act for October:  An RVAM Launch Event

Hosted by the USF Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention (CVAVP)

USF Tampa Campus

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: MSC Amphitheatre (USF Tampa) 
 
Join the CVAVP and campus partners to learn more about ways to build healthy relationships and contribute to positive change throughout the month of October and beyond. Free food, giveaways, crafts, resources, and more. October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month.

Thursday, October 3rd

Shatter the Silence

Hosted by the Wellness Center at the USFSP campus

USF St Petersburg Campus

11:00 am - 1:00 pm 
Location: Library Atrium (USF St. Petersburg) 
 
Join the CVAVP advocates and coordinators for resources, tools, and takeaways for Relationship Violence Awareness Month.

Friday, October 4th

Belonging Celebration

Hosted by the Office of Student Life and Engagement at the USFSP campus

USF St Petersburg Campus

12:00 – 2:00 pm 
Location: Harborwalk (USF St. Petersburg) 
Registration encouraged: Bulls Connect 
 
Join SLE for a celebration to remind you how much your ‘Belonging’ matters. Free food, resources from over 15+ campus and community partners, giveaways, and “You Belong Here” t-shirts! 

Monday, October 7th

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!

Hosted by the Latin American Student Association at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus

USF Sarasota-Manatee campus

4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Courtyard (USF Sarasota-Manatee) 
 
Join us for a fun afternoon filled with art displays, dancing, food, music, and more! 

Yoga Flow

Hosted by the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

USF Sarasota-Manatee campus

6:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: Student Center Ballroom A (USF Sarasota Manatee) 
Registration Encouraged: Bulls Connect 
 
Need some time to relax your mind and body? Yoga Flow is just the class for you. This practice will be slower in pace to allow you to stretch and relax your body from head to toe. Please bring your yoga mat and water! 

Tuesday, October 8th

Belonging Community Puzzle

Hosted by the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library at the USFSP campus

USF St Petersburg campus

9:00 am - 5:00 pm  
Location: Nelson Poynter Memorial Library (Chillville section of the library) 
 
Join us for this informal and interactive event as students, faculty, and staff color their own puzzle pieces and add them to a wall-sized display.

Wednesday, October 9th

Shine Bright

Hosted by the Honors College at the USFSP campus

USF St Petersburg campus

11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Judy Genshaft Student Life Center Atrium (USF St. Petersburg) 
 
Join us for a tabling event that includes QPR Suicide Prevention Training, Snowbird Meet & Greet Featuring Dogs, Inc., Veteran Success, Honors College Art Therapy Activity, Campus Recreation, Yoga on the Lawn, & More!

 

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