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Paying tribute to Black history within Tampa’s historical Memorial Park Cemetery
The USF Living Heritage Institute's Black Cemetery Network invited the community for a day of remembrance, research, art, and fellowship at Tampa's Memorial Park Cemetery.
November 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
CJRP showcases student research and honors community members ‘making an impact’ in the justice system
The University of South Florida’s Center for Justice Research and Policy (CJRP) hosted a research and policy showcase to highlight student research related to issues in the justice system and also recognize and honor those working in the field.
October 25, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Research
CAS alumna Colleen Chappell receives Women in Leadership and Philanthropy’s Lifetime Achievement award
WLP recognizes Colleen Chappell's contributions to the USF community and beyond, through its Lifetime Achievement Award.
October 24, 2023Accomplishments, Alumni, Events
Humanities Institute hosts New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia
The Humanities Institute welcomed New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno Garcia for a discussion about her recent book, “Silver Nitrate.”
October 23, 2023Events
CAS faculty and students earn USF Status of Latinos awards
The College of Arts and Sciences congratulates four awardees at this year’s Status of Latinos (SoL) Hispanic Heritage Month awards ceremony for their academic research and community service contributions to the Latinx community.
October 18, 2023Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Events, Featured
Author Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett describes three globalization shifts America will face
The Center for Strategic and Diplomatic Studies welcomed leading geopolitical strategist Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett for a discussion on America’s international standing and three big geopolitical challenges it faces: climate crisis, shifting demographics, and the rise of global middle-class consumption.
October 13, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Democracy and Citizenship Series: How the undermining of democracy leads to violence
Dr. Siva Vaidhyanathan, Robertson Professor of Media Studies and director of the Center for Media and Citizenship at the University of Virginia, shared his insights on the intersection of digital sovereignty with democracy and the impact is all has on preventing violence outcomes.
October 5, 2023Community Engagement, Events
Frontier Forum to feature Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Cathleen Kaveny
The USF College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is set to welcome law and ethics professor Dr. Cathleen Kaveny on Nov. 15 at the Judy Genshaft Honors College, as part of the signature lecture series Frontier Forum.
September 27, 2023Events
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