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Silvia Moreno-Garcia

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

students gathered around large boulder engraved

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

group of USF students in D.C. building

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

Texas African American History Memorial with Juneteenth banner image

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 PhD candidate Jonathan Rodriguez. (Photo by Ari Herrera)

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 students attend luncheon celebrating student success. (Photo by JWS Photography)

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

“Los Infiltrados” Director Alex Rivera (left) with Dr. Pablo Brescia, professor and organizer of the annual Spanish Fair and Expo. (Photo by Alessandra Casanova)

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

Dr. Joshua Scacco, associate professor in the Department of Communication, Dr. Miyoung Chong, assistant professor in the Department of Journalism and Digital Communication, and Dr. Jianing Li, assistant professor in the Department of Communication). (Photo by Anna Mayor)

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

Happy Earth Day chalboard sign

‘Sustain-A-Bull Symposium’ showcases Tampa Bay’s eco-conscious organizations

The University of South Florida’s 2nd Sustain-A-Bull Symposium at the USF Botanical Gardens brought together eco-conscious organizations from across campus and Tampa Bay to highlight ways to become more environmentally responsible.

April 27, 2023Community Engagement, Events

Students browse wrapped books (Photo by Anna Mayor)

‘Blind Date With a Book’ brings mystery to the end of the semester

The USF College of Arts and Sciences Humanities Institute’s (HI) held their annual Blind Date With a Book on April 25 outside the Tampa campus library.

April 26, 2023Community Engagement, Events

USF Tree Committee members take part in Arbor Day celebration, planting trees across USF Tampa campus. (Photo by Michelle Holden)

USF Tampa campus adds 44 new trees in honor of Arbor Day

The USF Tree Committee, which is comprised of USF faculty, staff, students, and volunteers from the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, the city of Temple Terrace, Tampa Electric (TECO), and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, hosted a tree planting ceremony on March 28i n honor of Arbor Day (April 28).

April 18, 2023Community Engagement, Events, Featured

USF College of Arts and Sciences Dean Magali Michael, Associate Professor and School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies Director Dr. Scott Solomon, Assistant Professor Dr. Matt Reichel, USF senior Sam Recheck, and Monica Guzmán.

Democracy and Citizenship series shares tips for talking with your ‘polar opposite’

The USF College of Arts and Sciences’ (CAS) Democracy and Citizenship Speaker Series, co-sponsored with the Judy Genshaft Honors College, featured journalist and author Mónica Guzmán and ways to hold conversations with those of opposing political views.

April 13, 2023Community Engagement, 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.