You're Invited
Join the celebration from September 29 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 during the spring 2023 semester 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.
ACTIVITIES PLANNED
Monday, September 29
WGSS Feminist Coffee Hours
Hosted by Department of Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
WGSS Feminist Coffee hours are open drop-in spaces to share the experiences, concerns, and joys of members of our feminist academic community. This event is intended for faculty and staff.
RSVP required for location
Tuesday, September 30
F-/J-1 Status Maintenance Q&A Session
Hosted by Office of International Services
Microsoft TEAMS
Time: 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
This session includes a presentation with Q&A on how students can maintain their immigration status successfully while attending USF. There will be discussions related to Enrollment, RCL, AEW, Transfer OUT, Program Extension, ARC Petition, Travel
Wednesday, October 1
Bull Market at USFSM
Hosted by the USFSM Campus Student Center
USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Student Center Lawn
Bull Market at USFSM is a combination of student organization, campus departments, local businesses, and non-profit organizations who gather monthly to promote their events and services to the USFSM student population.
ACT for October
Hosted by Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater
October is Relationship Violence Awareness Month. The Center for Victim Advocacy and Violence Prevention will be hosting their annual launch event, ACT for October. The goal of Act for October is to promote healthy relationship skills and inspire students to take action to end relationship violence.
Thursday, October 2
Flu-Shot Mobile Clinic
Hosted by USF Student Health and Wellness Center
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium 1st Floor
Horns up! Protect your family. Protect the herd! Flu shots for students, faculty, and staff will be available on October 2nd. No appointment needed. Students, you will not have to pay out of pocket for your flu shot. Faculty and staff, please bring your insurance card—alternatively, if you don’t have insurance, self-pay rates are offered.
Graduate Student Lunch and Learn
Hosted by the USFSP Center for Career and Professional Development
USF St. Petersburg Campus
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Location: 2300 SLC (USF St. Petersburg)
Are you looking for information regarding graduate school? Then join us for our annual graduate school lunch and learn for food and information! RSVP on BullsConnect.
Friday, October 3
Coffee with the Curator
Hosted by the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
USF St. Petersburg Campus
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Nelson Poynter Memorial Library Gallery
Join us in the Poynter Memorial Library’s Gallery to commemorate USF St. Petersburg’s 60-year anniversary and the legacy of student life on our campus! The curator of University Archives will lead a talk on the latest exhibit titled “60 Years of Student Life at USF St. Petersburg.”
Tuesday, October 7
Graduate Student Mixer and Trivia Night
Hosted by the “Feminist Scholarship and Pedagogy” Graduate Students
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Calling all graduate students! Join us for a night of fun featuring conversation, community-building, and trivia. Refreshments will be provided. This event is intended for graduate students at USF regardless of major. Email Tangela Serls for the location.
Wednesday, October 8
Flu-Shot Mobile Clinic
Hosted by USF Student Health and Wellness Center
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: USF Library 1st Floor
Horns up! Protect your family. Protect the herd! Flu shots for students, faculty, and staff will be available on October 8th. No appointment needed. Students, you will not have to pay out of pocket for your flu shot. Faculty and staff, please bring your insurance card—alternatively, if you don’t have insurance, self-pay rates are offered.
“Know the Code: Or Catch a Case”
Co-Hosted by the Department of Residential Education and the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Location provided upon registration. Register on BullsConnect for the event location.
Put your knowledge of residence hall policies to the test and join the Department
of Residential Education and the Office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development
for a family-feud style review of the Student Code of Conduct!
“I Belong” Bull Market Wednesday
Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences' Academic Advisors Transitions and Engagement Teams
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Marshall Student Center (MSC) - South Entrance
Thursday, October 9
F-/J-1 Status Maintenance Q&A Session
Hosted by the Office of International Services
Microsoft TEAMS
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
This session includes a presentation with Q&A on how students can maintain their immigration status successfully while attending USF. There will be discussions related to Enrollment, RCL, AEW, Transfer OUT, Program Extension, ARC Petition, Travel, etc.
Trick or Treat with SAS
Hosted by the Office of Student Accessibility Services
USF Tampa Campus
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Student Services (SVC) 1133
The Office of Student Accessibility Services works with students, staff, and faculty to promote accessible education, meaningful self-advocacy, and awareness of disability issues for the USF community. Stop by the office anytime on October 9th for a sweet treat and swag to celebrate “I Belong Week”!
Shout out to our amazing partners!
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