2023 Event Information
USF Health Homecoming Kick-off
Monday, October 9 | 8:30AM – 10:00AM | WELL Lobby
Stop by the WELL Lobby for coffee, light breakfast items, give-a-ways, music, and information about all Homecoming Week events!
USF Health Alumni Panel: The Night Shift
Monday, October 9 1 2:00PM-1:00PM | Microsoft Teams
Join in on a fun discussion with USF Health alumni who currently work non-traditional schedules! Learn about the importance of these shifts, the impact of these alternative schedules on healthcare professionals, and tips and tricks for maintaining well-being on these schedules.
Panelists: TBD
Game Night
Monday, October 9 | 5:00PM – 7:00PM | MDA 1122
Play video games, board games, and card games with friends at this relaxed social. Light refreshments will be provided.
kick-off of USF Health Nutritious Food Drive
Tuesday, October 10 - November 30
Sponsored by USF Health Service Corps & USF Health Office of Shared Student Services.
Service Day Event: Card Making Project
Tuesday, October 10 | 11:30AM-1:30PM | MDA 1122
Stop by MDA 1122 to make a card for the homeless, enjoy light refreshments and find out about service opportunities!
WELL Walk
Wednesday, October 11 | 11:30AM-1:30PM | USF Health Rotunda & Around USF Health
Begin in the USF Health Rotunda for the kick-off to the WELL Walk. Complete 2 laps walking around USF Health to get a USF Health branded swag item. Complete at least 1 lap for entry into a drawing for a FREE bicycle ($200 value)! The college with the most participation will win the title of "Most Fit College."
*A special walking route will also be available at the MDD and MDT buildings. Downtown learners can also compete for an entry for a FREE bicycle and other prizes.
Nutrition Day at Mort Park
Wednesday, October 11 | 1:30PM-3:30PM | Mort Park
USF student volunteers can assist with the Wellfed Community cooking demonstration and food distribution station and our USF Health Service Corps nutrition and food safety education stations. Sign Up Today!
Goat Yoga
Wednesday, October 11 | 5:30PM-6:30PM | WELL Courtyard
What is goat yoga, you might ask? It’s a combination of animal therapy and a phenomenal yoga class. You’ll enjoy a refreshing yoga workout while goats run about the class, nibbling on yogis and jumping on their backs.
Have your yoga mat and comfortable clothing ready. Yoga mats will be available for those who do not have their own! All levels welcome!
Health Service Corps Healthy Homecoming Week Party and Fall Festival
Wednesday, October 11 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | Hope Lodge
Join other USF Health students for a fun evening with the residents at the American Cancer Society's Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge who are being treated for cancer at Moffitt and other area hospitals. All student volunteers are asked to please sign up and specify in column E what type of healthy dessert you can bring – thanks! Dessert ltems should be purchased from a store and should be new, unopened, and fresh/'in-date'. In addition, any interested students are invited to sign up in column F to lead an art project or in column G to share their musical talents !
Talent Show
Thursday, October 12 | 11:45AM-1:15PM | Table at Four Corners
Show it off at USF Health's Homecoming Talent Show! All USF Health students are welcome to sign up.
USF Health Interprofessional Social: Haunted Homecoming
Friday, October 13 | 11:30AM-1:30PM | WELL Courtyard
Enjoy this spooky bash with free food, arts and crafts, music, and an outdoor inflatable obstacle course or mechanical spider activity! All USF Health students, faculty, staff and residents are invited!
Homecoming Week Service Project to Benefit Kids in Foster Care
Friday, October 13 | 11:30AM-1:30PM | MDD (Downtown USF Health Building)
Stop by MDD to make a card for the homeless, enjoy light refreshments, and find out about service opportunities!
USF Health Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 14 | Time TBD | Raymond James Stadium
The USF Health Homecoming Football Tailgate will begin 3 hours before kickoff. Details on tickets and timing TBD.
Most Spirited Pet Photo Contest
All Week | Submit photo by October 9
Does your pet have the spirit of a bull? Submit a photo for the chance to win a goodie bag full of toys and supplies for your furry friend! Submissions due by October 9.
