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Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi, Theravada Buddhist monk and Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya. (Photo courtesy of Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi)

Guest speaker Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi set to discuss UNESCO World Heritage Site Sigiriya

Theravada Buddhist monk and Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, Rev. Dr. Kapugollawe Anandakiththi, will be the guest speaker during an event that will highlight Sigiriya – a 5th-century plateau-top palace situated in Sri Lanka’s serpentine geological zone.

February 28, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Participants of the Journalism & Democracy Program and attendees at the recent CAS Democracy and Citizenship Series pose with keynote speaker journalist Rosental Calmon Alves (center). (Photo by Corey Lepak)

The Center for Sustainable Democracy hosts Brazilian journalists for a two-week immersion program at USF

The Center for Sustainable Democracy, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State, welcomed Brazilian journalists to USF for the Journalism & Democracy Immersion Program.

February 27, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Journalist Rosental Calmon Alves spoke at the CAS Democracy and Citizenship Series to share his personal experiences as a Latin American journalist, the rapid spread of disinformation, rise of political polarization, and impact on press freedom. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Democracy and Citizenship Series: Navigating Latin America's democracy and press freedom challenges in an era of disinformation

CAS and the Center for Sustainable Democracy welcomed Rosental Calmon Alves, Knight Chair in International Journalism and director of the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas at the University of Texas at Austin, for a Democracy and Citizenship Speakers Series discussion.

February 22, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Colson Whitehead and CAS Interim Dean Magali Michael discuss Whitehead’s Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel, “The Nickel Boys.” (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Frontier Forum features two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead

The College of Arts and Sciences welcomed two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead for a discussion of his novel, "The Nickel Boys," as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum held at the Marshall Student Center on Feb. 7.

February 22, 2024Community Engagement, Events, Featured

Kendrick Williams of USF’s Joint Military Leadership Center moderated a panel featuring MSG LeVon Sains, Senior Military Science Instructor, GySgt Darius O. Robinson, Assistant Marine Officer Instructor, SSgt. Dominque Robinson, SSgt Jordan M. Barnes (student) and OC Justus Betts (students) for a discussion of ROCT at USF. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Institute on Black Life annual conference illuminates Black military experiences

The USF Institute on Black Life (IBL) co-hosted its annual conference with the USF Office of Veteran Success to explore this year’s theme: “Black Life and the Military.”

February 13, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Joe Askren

USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty will direct online brewing arts certificate program

The University of South Florida has named Joe Askren director of the Brewing Arts program, creating an opportunity to expand partnerships between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Muma College of Business.

January 30, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Former College of Arts and Sciences Dean Eric Eisenberg with the DSLS class of 2013-2014 at a USF Homecoming event. (Photo courtesy of Lauren Taylor)

Dean’s Student Leadership Society celebrates 10 years of shaping CAS identity and fostering professionalism

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Dean’s Student Leadership Society hosts a virtual event, reflecting on its past and offering insights into future plans.

January 26, 2024Accomplishments, Alumni, Community Engagement, Events, Featured

The Institute on Black Life's

IBL conference to explore the intersections of Black life and the military

The 2024 Institute on Black Life (IBL) Annual Conference themed “Black Life and the Military,” will explore the historic role of the military in Black life, address racial injustices, explore upward mobility, and highlight USF’s commitment to global and national security.

January 25, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Colson Whitehead wearing a black leather jacket with arms crossed on a stand.

Two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead to visit USF as part of Frontier Forum lecture series

The College of Arts and Sciences is set to welcome two-time Pulitzer-Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead on Feb. 7 at the Marshall Student Center Oval Theater, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.

November 20, 2023Community Engagement, Events

Dr. Cathleen Kaveny opens the Frontier Forum lecture series with a brief overview of call-out culture. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Frontier Forum series features Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a discussion on ‘call-out culture’

The USF College of Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, welcomed Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny for a Frontier Forum lecture series discussion on 'call-out culture.’

November 17, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Featured

Attendees of this year’s Urban Food Sovereignty Summit toured the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Tampa, Fla. to experience a local food system in action. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Urban Food Sovereignty Summit focuses on strides to improve food systems in urban communities

The Urban Food Sovereignty Summit showcased new strides being made to advance food sovereignty in urban communities and brought together community members and partners to share their solutions for advancing more sustainable and equitable food systems.

November 16, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research

(From left) LIS program director Natalie Taylor, associate director of the iSchool Jim Andrews, department operations manager David Chapel, and iSchool director Randy Borsum at the 50th anniversary event. (Photo by Corey Lepak)

Milestone celebration marks the School of Information's 50th anniversary

The School of Information celebrates 50 years. Alumni, faculty, and students gathered for a memorable evening to reflect on the program’s achievements and future goals.

November 13, 2023Accomplishments, Events

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CAS Chronicles is the monthly newsletter for the University of South Florida's College of Arts and Sciences, your source for the latest news, research, and events at CAS.