https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 14:25:43 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the USF College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region’s fishing captains with scientists from the University of South Florida and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Cliff McBride, University Communications and MarketingMon, 02 Dec 2024 11:26:40 Graphic arts students work with clients to elevate their brandA senior research course is giving graphic arts students the opportunity to produce real-world design work for local clients. This semester, students in the class collaborated with the USF College of Marine Science to design branding for the Tampa Bay Surveillance Project. The project combines skills and knowledge of the region’s fishing captains with scientists from the University of South Florida and Eckerd College to investigate contaminants in local waterways for human and environmental health.Design students working with clients.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241202-graphic-arts-students-work-with-clients.aspxArt & Art Historyhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxOn Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer’s Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Thu, 24 Oct 2024 16:01:22 Tune in to hear Gretchen Ward Warren, retired USF Professor Emerita of Dance, and her story on NPR’s On Point with Mindy Todd, where she reflects on self-discovery, adventure, the world of dance and her new book!On Point talks with Gretchen Ward Warren about her memoir Hollow Bone, A Naive Wanderer’s Journey from Outback to Opening Night. Warren delves deep into a voyage of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and artistic creation.Ballerinas lined uphttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241024-tune-in-to-hear-gretchen-ward-warren-retired-usf-professor-emerita-of-dance-and-her-story-on-nprs-on-point.aspxTheatre & Dancehttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, USF professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Tina Meketa, University Communications and MarketingWed, 02 Oct 2024 10:07:48 How music can help boost cognition in cancer patients and COVID-19 survivorsIn a first-of-its-kind study, University of South Florida researchers are finding that music can help boost cognition in patients undergoing chemotherapy. In partnership with Moffitt Cancer Center, Jennifer Bugos, USF professor of music education, and breast surgical oncologist Dr. Melissa Mallory, have been examining the effects of private and group piano lessons on cognition and everyday functioning in patients.Participants in a research class play piano.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20241002-how-music-can-help-boost-cognition-in-cancer-patients-and-covid-19-survivors.aspxFaculty,Music,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240908-usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxUSF’s Herd of Thunder is putting in the mileage marching across the field at Raymond James Stadium. They’re two-for-two playing at home openers. First, it was the USF football game, and now, during halftime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Commanders.Sun, 08 Sep 2024 10:46:42 USF HOT Band performs during halftime at Tampa Bay Buccaneers season openerUSF’s Herd of Thunder is putting in the mileage marching across the field at Raymond James Stadium. They’re two-for-two playing at home openers. First, it was the USF football game, and now, during halftime at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers game against the Washington Commanders.Three band members play trumpet among two large gold flags.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240908-usf-hot-band-performs-during-halftime-at-tampa-bay-buccaneers-season-opener.aspxMusic,Students & Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240827-holly-drive-collective-shines-at-musikfest.aspxThe Holly Drive Collective, a creative collaborative network student ensemble at College of The Arts at the University of South Florida made waves at Musikfest, one of the nation's longest-running music festivals in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The group's performance, featuring a blend of rap, rock, hip hop, R&B, and metal showcased their original music and talent.Tue, 27 Aug 2024 10:01:46 Holly Drive Collective Shines at Musikfest and BeyondThe Holly Drive Collective, a creative collaborative network student ensemble at College of The Arts at the University of South Florida made waves at Musikfest, one of the nation's longest-running music festivals in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The group's performance, featuring a blend of rap, rock, hip hop, R&B, and metal showcased their original music and talent.Holly Drive Collective performs on stage at Musikfest.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240827-holly-drive-collective-shines-at-musikfest.aspxMusic,Students & Alumnihttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240729-usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa.aspxWith Tampa on track for record-breaking heat this summer, University of South Florida researchers are collaborating with the city of Tampa to implement strategies that can help protect the city and its residents. The project, Bridging Knowledge to Action, will direct the city’s efforts to enhance resilience through new initiatives, including planting more trees and establishing dedicated spaces for individuals to cool down.Cassidy Delamarter, University Communications and MarketingMon, 29 Jul 2024 15:16:03 USF architecture and water researchers partner with city of Tampa to mitigate the impact of extreme heatWith Tampa on track for record-breaking heat this summer, University of South Florida researchers are collaborating with the city of Tampa to implement strategies that can help protect the city and its residents. The project, Bridging Knowledge to Action, will direct the city’s efforts to enhance resilience through new initiatives, including planting more trees and establishing dedicated spaces for individuals to cool down.Trees lining the sidewalks to give residents an idea of what the walkways to cool corridors in East Tampa will soon look like.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240729-usf-architecture-and-water-researchers-partner-with-city-of-tampa.aspxArchitecturehttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240523-reimagining-west-tampas-heart-usf-architecture-students-breathe-new-life-into-centro-espanol.aspxThe historic Centro Español building in West Tampa has stood as a cornerstone of the community for over a century. Now, thanks to the vision and creativity of USF School of Architecture and Community Design students and their proposals, this landmark is for a vibrant new chapter.Thu, 23 May 2024 14:40:12 Reimagining West Tampa's Heart: USF Architecture Students Breathe New Life into Centro EspañolThe historic Centro Español building in West Tampa has stood as a cornerstone of the community for over a century. Now, thanks to the vision and creativity of USF School of Architecture and Community Design students and their proposals, this landmark is for a vibrant new chapter.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240523-reimagining-west-tampas-heart-usf-architecture-students-breathe-new-life-into-centro-espanol.aspxArchitecturehttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240522-usf-clarinet-ensemble-to-take-center-stage-at-international-clarinetfest-in-dublin-ireland.aspxCollege of The Arts at the University of South Florida is proud to announce that our esteemed USF Clarinet Ensemble is one of only three American universities that has been invited to perform at the prestigious ClarinetFest® 2024 in Dublin, Ireland!Wed, 22 May 2024 18:02:02 USF Clarinet Ensemble to Take Center Stage at International ClarinetFest in Dublin, IrelandCollege of The Arts at the University of South Florida is proud to announce that our esteemed USF Clarinet Ensemble is one of only three American universities that has been invited to perform at the prestigious ClarinetFest® 2024 in Dublin, Ireland!A musician performs on a clarinet.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240522-usf-clarinet-ensemble-to-take-center-stage-at-international-clarinetfest-in-dublin-ireland.aspxMusichttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240502-jackson-haborak-receives-fulbright-award.aspxThe University of South Florida’s College of The Arts is pleased to announce that Jackson Haborak has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study for a Master of Arts in Contemporary Theatre and Dance Dramaturgy at Utrecht University in the Netherlands starting next fall.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:09:49 Jackson Haborak Receives Fulbright AwardThe University of South Florida’s College of The Arts is pleased to announce that Jackson Haborak has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to study for a Master of Arts in Contemporary Theatre and Dance Dramaturgy at Utrecht University in the Netherlands starting next fall.Jackson Haborak headshothttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240502-jackson-haborak-receives-fulbright-award.aspxStudents & Alumni,Theatre & Dancehttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240410-tampa-inspires-architectural-firm-jswd-to-open-first-office-outside-of-germany.aspxA German architecture firm is opening its first United States office in Tampa and is in the process of hiring 30 new employees to run it. The firm is JSWD and is based in Cologne. It has a second office in Berlin. Its new 2,960-square-foot office in Tampa will be in a former storefront at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Highway, off Waters Avenue and just outside the city’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The space was previously occupied by Sorrento Sweets, a local Italian bakery. The firm is scheduled to open next week in the space.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 16:01:46 Strong talent pipeline and collaborative connections in Tampa inspires architectural firm JSWD to open first office outside of Germany - Business ObserverA German architecture firm is opening its first United States office in Tampa and is in the process of hiring 30 new employees to run it. The firm is JSWD and is based in Cologne. It has a second office in Berlin. Its new 2,960-square-foot office in Tampa will be in a former storefront at 8401 N. Dale Mabry Highway, off Waters Avenue and just outside the city’s Carrollwood neighborhood. The space was previously occupied by Sorrento Sweets, a local Italian bakery. The firm is scheduled to open next week in the space.The German firm JSWD is opening a Tampa office in a space once occupied by Sorrento Sweets.https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240410-tampa-inspires-architectural-firm-jswd-to-open-first-office-outside-of-germany.aspxArchitecture,Facultyhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240401-jason-lazarus-to-host-a-two-day-open-call-exhibition-how-to-watch-a-solar-elipse.aspxHeiress Gallery is pleased to announce, A Symphony and a Score (HOW TO WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSE), a two-day, open-call exhibition (Friday April 5th and Saturday, April 6th) hosted by artist Jason Lazarus, in collaboration with the gallery, to prepare for and celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:33:01 Associate Professor of Art & Art History Jason Lazarus to host a two-day, open call exhibition, HOW TO WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSE: A Symphony and a ScoreHeiress Gallery is pleased to announce, A Symphony and a Score (HOW TO WATCH A SOLAR ECLIPSE), a two-day, open-call exhibition (Friday April 5th and Saturday, April 6th) hosted by artist Jason Lazarus, in collaboration with the gallery, to prepare for and celebrate the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024.Solar Eclipse (August 21, 2017) Used, handmade solar eclipse viewers created by the public from everyday ephemera. Dimensions Variable, 2018https://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240401-jason-lazarus-to-host-a-two-day-open-call-exhibition-how-to-watch-a-solar-elipse.aspxArt & Art History,Community Outreach,Facultyhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240320-associate-professor-noelle-mason-in-ground-control-magazine.aspxGround Control is a series of wool tapestries ranging from eight to twelve feet tall that depict satellite images of the U.S./Mexico border at current and historical places of conflict. The electromagnetic images used in this project are collected by U.S. government satellites used for “remote sensing” of the earth’s surface. Unlike photography that attempts to mimic the function of the eye, remote sensing collects data and constructs images through a process antimemetic to human experience.Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:42:47 Associate Professor Noelle Mason's work featured in Oxford American MagazineGround Control is a series of wool tapestries ranging from eight to twelve feet tall that depict satellite images of the U.S./Mexico border at current and historical places of conflict. The electromagnetic images used in this project are collected by U.S. government satellites used for “remote sensing” of the earth’s surface. Unlike photography that attempts to mimic the function of the eye, remote sensing collects data and constructs images through a process antimemetic to human experience.Ground Control (Mexicali/Calexico), hand-woven wool, 6' x 8' © Noelle Masonhttps://www.usf.edu/arts/news/2024/20240320-associate-professor-noelle-mason-in-ground-control-magazine.aspxArt & Art History