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WOW is a campus-wide program that aims to make you feel at home. New Student Connections is here to help you meet new friends and discover your place on campus. If you're looking for a place to hang between WOW events, Check out these campus hot spots.
WOW is a campus-wide program that aims to make you feel at home. New Student Connections is here to help you meet new friends and discover your place on campus. If you're looking for a place to hang between WOW events, Check out these campus hot spots.
WOW is a campus-wide program that aims to make you feel at home. New Student Connections is here to help you meet new friends and discover your place on campus. If you're looking for a place to hang between WOW events, Check out these campus hot spots.
+ FALL 2014 #USFWOW New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 2 WELCOME TO USF! Welcome to the University of South Florida! The Week of Welcome (WOW) is a campus-wide program that aims to make you feel at home. WOW is packed with social, informative, and academic events and activities providing you with chance to meet and interact with other students, faculty and staff. NEW STUDENT CONNECTIONS College is one of the greatest adventures youll ever experiencemake sure you dont do it alone! New Student Connections (NSC) is here to help you meet new friends and discover your place on campus. NSC supports your successful transition to college by creating shared experiences that connect you to the USF community. Let NSC make your first year fantastic! Contact us at newstudent.usf.edu. YOUR KEY TO WOW Not sure which events to attend? Look for the following icons throughout this brochure: M
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Events our Graduate students should attend! CAMPUS HOT SPOTS! Looking for a place to hang between WOW events? Check out these campus hot spots! Castor Beach (RBC) Campus Recreation (REC) Centre Gallery (MSC 2nd floor) Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) MSC Skypad (MSC 4th floor) USF Bookstore (BKS) USF Botanical Gardens (GAR) Top Things To Do Your First 50 Days to Feel Like a Bull! 1. Attend at least two Week of Welcome events, including USFs tradition Round-Up! 2. Participate in the Class Photo! 3. Sing the Fight Song at a USF athletic event. 4. Explore the Marshall Student Center to find your perfect study spot. 5. Be active! Get your heart pumping at Campus Recreation. 6. Explore campus on the USF Bull Runner. 7. Grab your new friends and take a photo at the MSC Bulls fountain. 8. Purchase the 2014 USF Our Shirt for $5 at the USF Bookstore. 9. Get some sun at Castor Beach! 10. Enjoy your lunch at the Mickey sculpture on campus. 11. Pick out your favorite flower at the USF Botanical Gardens. 12. Eat some popcorn at a Movies on the Lawn flick. 13. Join a Network find others that share your interests, passions, and hobbies (New Student Connections can fill you in)! 14. Add New Student Connections to your contact list, you never know when youll need help! 813-974-2896.
3 www.newstudent.usf.edu /newstudentconnections BEGI N YOUR NEW YEAR WI TH A BANG! WOW is designed to help you start your USF experience on the right foot! The following events will help you meet new people and fuel your campus excitement. WOW is a great way to make your first connections to USF and get the inside scoop on campus life. There are tons of opportunities to get involved during WOW, so live the tradition, join the stampede and most importantly GO BULLS! KICK-OFF! THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 9AM- 3:30PM HOUSING GRAND OPENING Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom Welcome to USF! The residential move-in process begins at the Marshall Student Center where you will pick up your keys, complete any necessary forms, activate your University ID, and verify that your dining plan is active. Once youve cleared check-in, youll drive to your halls unloading area where there will be a Bull Haul move-in crew to assist you! 4PM MEET UP WITH YOUR PEERS Your Residential Community Dont miss out! Connect with your RA for an afternoon of excitement and fun! Meet up with others in your building at the location indicated on posters in your residence hall. 4:30- 5:30PM
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Marshall Student Center (MSC) Kickoff Week of Welcome and your first year at USF! Meet current students and staff, stop by offices, and learn what it means to be a USF Bull. Join hundreds of Bulls in watching the balloon drop after we count down the official start of your USF experience. Be sure to sign the Class of 2018 Flag in New Student Connections. 5:30- 7PM DINNER WITH NEW STUDENT CONNECTIONS Marshall Student Center (MSC) Food Court Looking for someone to have dinner with? Meet the NSC student leaders in the Marshall Student Center Food Court (bring money). New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 4 FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 7-10AM BULLS BREAKFAST Fresh Food Company (RAR) and Juniper Dining (JPH) Bulls, grab some breakfast before you get started today! Visit the Fresh Food Co., or Juniper Dining for a meal fit to feed the herd! Just be sure to stay charged! Use your Meal Plan or $6.77+tax for cash customers. 10AM MEET UP WITH YOUR PEERS Your Residential Community Dont miss out on all the fun! Connect with your RA for your class photo. Meet up with others in your building at the location indicated on posters in your residence hall. 10:30- 11:30AM CAPTURE: CLASS PHOTO M
Corbett Soccer Stadium (SPS) Put on a white t-shirt and join the Class of 2018 for USFs annual tradition the Class Photo! Gather with other new students to spell out U-S-F! Be part of USFs history with New Student Connections, USF Athletics, Herd of Thunder Marching Band, the Alumni Association, Housing & Residential Education, Wellness USF, and Student Government. Dont be late - arrive by 10:30am to make it in the photo. Dont forget to eat before you arrive and drink plenty of water it will be HOT! 12-4PM WELCOME BACK PARTY Fresh Food Company (RAR) and Castor Lawn (RBC) The Fresh Food Company is serving up a luau-themed BBQ to welcome you back to campus. Pop in and out to experience the festivities, featuring a live DJ, FREE samples, games, prizes, and more. Grab your friends, meet new ones and come hang out! Use your Meal Plan or $9.24+tax for cash customers. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 7PM MEET UP WITH YOUR PEERS Your Residential Community Dont miss out! Connect with your RA for an evening of excitement and fun! Meet up with others in your building at the location indicated on posters in your residence hall. 7:30- 8:30PM STUDENT ORGANIZATION SHOWCASE Marshall Student Center (MSC) Join the Center for Student Involvements Leaders of the Herd for a fantastic involvement fair and showcase of over 100 student organizations. Find out how to get involved and get a sample of the plethora of choices that you have among over 600 student organizations! 8-11PM WELCOME BACK JAM Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom Nothing says "welcome back" like Welcome Back Jam! Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs for a night filled with food, dance, and performances from many diverse organizations at USF. 9PM MOVIE NIGHT: EDGE OF TOMORROW Marshall Student Center (MSC) Oval Theatre Watch the newly released blockbuster, Edge of Tomorrow, while you relax in the air conditioning of the MSC. Bring your friends and enjoy a movie with the Center for Student Involvement. 5 www.newstudent.usf.edu /newstudentconnections FRIDAY, AUGUST 22 1-3PM IBUDDY KICKOFF Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom Do you want to become an iBuddy? The International Buddy Program pairs international and domestic students together for cultural exchange and friendship. Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the kickoff to make friends, meet new people, and learn about different cultures. 4-5PM CORRAL: FIRST-YEAR STUDENT MIXER Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom Break the ice with your new USF peers at CORRAL, a first-year student mixer! Meet other USF Bulls, play games, and have FUN! Join New Student Connections and Campus Recreation for a unique opportunity to make immediate connections with other students! 5-6PM EMERGE: THE NETWORK KICKOFF Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom Get connected, have fun, and formally register for The Network at Emerge, a kickoff experience! Learn more about the different Networks available, get a sample schedule of the semesters events, and meet the Network Leaders. This will give you a chance to make immediate connections with other students who share your interests, passions, or hobbies! Fall 2014 Networks include: Arts & Theatre, Culture, Community Service, Music, Outdoor Adventure, Sports, Taste of Tampa, Traditions, & Workout and Wellness! See page 18 for more details. 7PM- 11PM VIP SHOPPING EXPERIENCE USF Bookstore (BKS) Come to the bookstore on this special night as we roll out the red carpet for a personalized one-on-one shopping experience to assist you with all your course material needs textbooks, supplies, and more! You wont want to miss all the excitement and the opportunity to win a $500 USF Bookstore gift card! 7:30PM WOMEN S SOCCER VS. FAU Corbett Soccer Stadium (SPS) Score big with USF Soccer! Come support the Womens Soccer Team as they host Florida Atlantic University Owls. Grab your friends, wear your best green and gold, and join in on the fun! Go Bulls! 8:30PM& 10:30PM HYPNOTIST SHOW CJ JOHNSON Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, (2 shows) Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for this very popular USF tradition! Be part of the action as students are hypnotized in an evening of hilarious, good-natured fun. 11PM- 1AM BREAKFAST AT MIDNIGHT USF Wesley Bui lding (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), Who doesnt love breakfast for dinner? End the evening with Wesley Foundation at USF and have some breakfast! Of course, there will be fun, music, and entertainment. New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 6 SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 7:30AM MEET UP WITH YOUR PEERS Your Residential Community Dont miss out! Connect with your RA for a morning of service and fun! Meet up with others in your building at the location indicated on posters in your residence hall. 8AM- 1PM CHARGE: GRAB SERVICE BY THE HORNS! M
Marshall Student Center (MSC) Crescent Hi ll Join hundreds of your fellow Bulls and the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement in a day of service to the Tampa Bay community. Make friends. Make memories. Make a difference! Spots fill up fast so be sure to sign up as soon as possible at leadandserve.usf.edu. 1-4PM BURGERS AND BEATS Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater (Rain site: MSC Ballroom) Join the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life and USFs 45 fraternities and sororities as we kickoff the new school year with our annual Burgers & Beats event. There will be burgers, live music, a stroll-off, and a chance to socialize with members of the USF community! 2-4PM CLASS QUEST: FIND YOUR CLASSES! Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium Visit the Green and Gold Guides to help you figure out the best routes to get around campus and find out where all of your classes are! Bring your class schedule. 5-6:30PM THE HUDDLE Football Practice Fields (near Athletics Center ATH) Huddle up with the Bulls and Head Football Coach Willie Taggart for the traditional student body pre-season pep-talk. Join with USF student athletes as they huddle up for the start of their season. Afterwards, enjoy green and gold giveaways, food and a spirited tailgate atmosphere as the excitement builds for the fall season. 5-8PM SPORTS @ BETA COURTS Beta Hall Courts (RBE) Come join Baptist Collegiate Ministries for an evening of outdoor fun! There will be basketball, volleyball, soccer, Frisbee, and great giveaways! 5-7PM MOVIES AND MUNCHIES Maple C (MPC) Watch a documentary presented by USF Faculty in Residence professors about author Kristen Iversen and her book Full Body Burden, USFs 2014 Common Reading Experience selection. Discuss book themes with professors and munch on movie snacks. 6-8PM MOVIES AND MUNCHIES Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) 1319 Watch a documentary presented by USF Faculty in Residence professors about author Kristen Iversen and her book Full Body Burden, USFs 2014 Common Reading Experience selection. Discuss book themes with professors and munch on movie snacks. 7:30PM MEN S SOCCER VS. UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA ROWDIES CUP Corbett Soccer Stadium (SPS) Come support the Mens Soccer Team as they host local rival University of Tampa for the annual Rowdies Cup! Grab your friends, wear your best green and gold, and join in on the fun! Go Bulls! 7 www.newstudent.usf.edu /newstudentconnections SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 AUGUSt 25 VARiES iNtRAMURAL SPORtS REGiStRAtiON OPENS Campus Recreation (REC) 111, 9am Satisfy your urge to play! Structured leagues and tournaments are offered by Campus Recreation in over 30 different sports and activities. Contact Intramural Sports at 813-974-4449 or rec-imsports@usf.edu. Registration for select sports opens later in the semester. AUGUSt 25 SEPtEMBER 5 CENtRE GALLERy: RiSE iN KyOtO iNAUGURAL JURiEd ExhiBitiON Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2700, 11am-5pm Rise in Kyoto features selected works completed by the USF School of Architecture and Community Design (SACD) 2014 Study Abroad Design Studio. Using their experience in Kyoto, Japan, fifteen SACD graduate students completed a design project which included final models, floor plans, and images of models - all on view in the Centre Gallery. AUGUSt 25 AUGUSt 29 BULL RUNNER hELP dESK Marshall Student Center (MSC) Bus Circle, 8am-5pm Stop by to get your questions answered about the USF Bull Runner, HART, or other transportation on and around campus! MULTI-DAY EVENTS 8-9PM CHOICES: THOUGHT PROVOKING SKITS Marshall Student Center (MSC) Oval Theater College is all about making choices from friends to academics, to sex and diversity. Join the New Student Connections Peer Advisor Leaders for CHOICES, a series of thought-provoking and entertaining skits about the decisions you will have to make your first year here at USF. So come, sit back, relax, and enjoy CHOICES CHOICES CHOICES 10:30PM- 12:30AM TARGET TAKEOVER Target on Bruce B. Downs & Fletcher Ave. Need something for your room or class that you didn't already buy? Worry not! Join the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, Target, and members of the fraternity and sorority community for an exclusive opportunity for USF students to take over the local Target! Join us for a night full of fun and free giveaways! Need transportation? Charter bus pick-up/drop off locations: Juniper-Poplar Hall bus stops on Beard Dr. and the Marshall Student Center bus circle. New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 8 SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 MONDAY, AUGUST 25 - FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! SUNdAy SERViCE KiCKOFF USF Wesley Building (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 11am Join the Wesley Foundation at USF for Sunday worship. h2O SPLASh Andros Pool Outdoors (RAN), 12-4pm Make a splash with Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Caribbean Cultural Exchange, and Association of Filipino Students. MANdAtORy FLOOR MEEtiNG G FY Various Residence Hall Locations, 6-9pm Check in with your Resident Assistant and look for signs about when and where your mandatory floor meeting will take place. Your floor meeting is a time to meet other people living on your floor, learn more about expectations of you as a member of the USF residential community, share your ideas for floor activities and programs, and hear about resources available to you while living on campus. Remember, this meeting is mandatory. COFFEEhOUSE Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3705, 7-10pm Join Baptist Collegiate Ministries for an evening of music, canvas-painting, and games! PARty ANd BULL SPiRit Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 7:30-10:30pm The Black Female Development Circle, Inc. cordially invites you to celebrate all of your accomplishments. iCE CREAM SOCiAL With CAthOLiC StUdENt UNiON Catholic Student Center (CTH), 8-9:15pm Come join the Catholic Student Union for ice cream and fellowship directly following the 7pm mass. NAV NiGht KiCKOFF Marshall Student Center (MSC) Crescent Hill Patio, 9-11pm Kick off the semster with the Navigators Christian Ministry with worship, a relevant message, and a chance to meet new people over pizza. CAMPUS WELCOME StAtiONS G FY
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4 locations - Business Adminsitration (BSN), Cooper Hall (CPR), Theatre (TAT), & Chemistry (CHE), 8am-4pm Need to be steered in the right direction? USF staff will be manning tents to provide directions to your classes and other useful information. Sponsored by USFs Adminstrative Council. GRAdUAtE StUdENtS "FRESh" StARt G John and Grace Allen Building (ALN) 209, 9-11am Graduate students stop by the Graduate Student Lounge to get a "FRESH" start to the semester with coffee, juice, donuts and other pastries. Sponsored by the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) and the Office of Graduate Studies. WELCOME BUSiNESS BULLS Business Administration Building (BSN), 10:30am-2:15pm Enjoy food served by the College of Business dean and department chairs. T-shirts will be available for declared business majors (while supplies last). Come mingle with your fellow students while a DJ plays music throughout the afternoon. Sponsored by Tech Data. CENtRE GALLERy dESSARt Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2700, 12-1pm Come join the Centre Gallery for the first DessART of the year! You will get a chance to view beautiful art while talking with artists and enjoying some delicious snacks! Department Event = Pink title Student Organization Event = Black title 9 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync MONDAY, AUGUST 25 - FIRST DAY OF CLASSES! ENViRONMENtAL PhOtO BOOth Castor Lawn (RBC), 12-2pm Can you rock a hazmat suit? Make memories with the Tampa Bay Association of Environmental Professionals@ USF and learn about environmental professionals in Tampa! WELLNESS CENtER OPEN hOUSE Marshall Student Center (MSC) 1504, 1-3pm Come check out the Wellness Center! Receive a 5-minute chair massage, put your skills to the test with Xbox Kinect, make your own trail mix, meet other USF students, and learn about the free services we offer just for you. GLO-BULL WELCOME (BACK) PARty
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Marshall Student Center (MSC) MLK West (near Beef O Bradys), 5:30-7:30pm Come join USF World as we welcome new international students to campus and study abroad students back to campus in style. This event is open everyone, so come share your global experiences, meet the USF World community, enjoy free food & games and connect with staff from USF World, Education Abroad, and International Student Services. SPRiNKLE iN SOME FUN G FY
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Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3707, 6-9pm Are you a new student who is interested in joining an academic honorary? Start your year off by meeting with three of the honoraries on campus and learn what it takes to get involved! The TRansitional Advising Center (TRAC) and U-First, and Orientation encourage all new first-year and transfer students to attend! diNNER ANd MOViE W/WESLEy USF Wesley Building (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 6pm Let the Wesley Foundation at USF treat you to a home cooked meal and movie. WELCOME BACK BBQ W/REFORMEd UNiVERSity FELLOWShiP Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 8-10pm Come make some new friends as Reformed University Fellowship enjoys food and drink, and celebrates the end of the first day of classes! BEAUty ON A BUdGEt Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3709, 8:13-10pm Join Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to meet and engage with USF student entrepreneurs on campus! New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 10 TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 CAMPUS WELCOME StAtiONS G FY
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M Marshall Student Center (MSC) north side of building, 11am-2pm Enjoy a hot dog (vegan options available), chips, and a drink served up by the MSC staff. Stop by with your new friends and have lunch, play games, win prizes and listen to great music! PROSPECtiVE ENGiNEERS PiCNiC Lawn in front of Engineering (ENB II), 12-2pm Come out for a afternoon of fun with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. FRO-yO With thE PiKES Marshall Student Center (MSC) Outside East Entrance, 2-3:30pm Join the gentlemen of Pi Kappa Alpha for a FREE cup of frozen yogurt! LGBt & ALLy iCE CREAM SOCiAL Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, 2-4pm Come on your own or bring your friends to socialize, gain resources on the LGBT, and learn how to become an ally at the LGBT & Ally Ice Cream Social! Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. MiNUtE tO WiN it: V.E.N.U.S. EditiON 3.0 Marshall Student Center (MSC) MLK Sidewalk, 2-4pm V.E.N.U.S. challenges YOU! 60 seconds on the clock. Free food on the line. You've got a minute to win it. tRANSFER StUdENt MixER FY T Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, 3-4:30pm Stop by for an afternoon of fun, food, and connection! Meet other transfer students, learn tips from current students, and gain valuable information about making the most of your transfer experience! Be sure to discover how you can get involved with the Transfer Student Organization and Tau Sigma National Honor Society. StREEt GAMES At USF Marshall Student Center (MSC) Stage Fountain, 5-7pm Are you interested in Asian and Caribbean culture? Join Asian Students in America and Carribean Culture Exchange to learn more! NiGht OF NEtWORKiNG Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 5-7pm Enhance your personal brand and networking skills with the Ad Club. Dress for success to take advantage of the professional headshot opportunity. dO yOU KNOW BOB? Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2707, 5:30-6:30pm Meet members of Bulls Out for Business (BOB), a LGBT+ organization that promotes professionalism and the fight for equality in the workplace. Department Event = Pink title Student Organization Event = Black title 11 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync TUESDAY, AUGUST 26 CRAzy GAMES With FRiENdS USF Wesley Building (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 6pm Let your self go...this may get messy. Hosted by Wesley Foundation at USF. JUNiPER hALL tRAiL MixER Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) 1317, 6-8pm Come and mix up your own trail mix while meeting new people in your communtiy through fun and interactive games! The more ingredients you add, the more people you meet! SAA LUAU PAR-tAy: COME GEt yOUR BULL ON! G FY
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Gibbons Alumni Center (ALC) 100, 6-8pm Join the Student Alumni Association (SAA) & USF Ambassadors for Hawaiian-themed food, drinks, music, and games. Current SAA members stop by to get your BEAT shirt for the first home game vs. Western Carolina. CUSiVAL Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater, 6-9pm Enjoy a carnival themed night and interact with various student organizations. Hosted by Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority Inc. WELCOME tO JAMROCK Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3709, 6:30-9pm Come feel the vibes and meet the people of the Jamaican Alliance Movement. Experience our authentic culture through our music, food and dance. NO SEW With CiRCLE K! Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3705, 7-9pm Join Circle K International to make no-sew blankets and pillows to be donated to a local non-profit organization! iNtRAMURAL OFFiCiALS iNtERESt MEEtiNG Campus Recreation Center (REC) 107, 7:15pm Want to have a flexible schedule, paid training, and earn at least $8.15 per game? Get all the details you need to know about becoming an intramural official. All officials can play as well! EdWARd SCiSSORhANdS ShiSh KABOBS Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3711, 7:30-9pm Join Team Burton for FREE dessert shish-kabobs (vegan friendly options) and learn about future activities, movie nights and more!! LARGE GROUP WORShiP College of Education (EDU) TECO Room, 7:30-9pm Come join Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) for a night of worship and fellowship. GAME NiGht Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, 8:30-10:30pm Join Navigators Christian Ministry for a relaxed fun environment with food and games. LAtE NiGht With CAMPUS REC G FY
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M Campus Recreation Center (REC), 8pm-12am Come hang out and get a t-shirt! Enjoy a Zumba-thon, dodgeball tournament, obstacle courses, and bike safety presentations. Pick up information for all programs and stop by the local vendor tables for coupons, discounts, and giveaways. SORORity RECRUitMENt iNFORMAtiON NiGht Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 9-10:30pm If you've ever thought about joining a sorority, please attend this event! You'll learn about the week of recruitment events (8/30-9/7), make new friends, meet members from our nine chapters, and, most importantly, have fun! The Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life & Panhellenic Council welcome you! CAMPUS HOT SPOTS! Looking for a place to hang between WOW events? Check out these campus hot spots! Castor Beach (RBC) Campus Recreation (REC) Centre Gallery (MSC 2nd floor) Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) MSC Skypad (MSC 4th floor) USF Bookstore (BKS) USF Botanical Gardens (GAR) New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 12 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 USF BULL MARKEt Marshall Student Center Plaza (MSC), 9am-4pm Bull Market is a weekly open air market which showcases student organizations, departments, and select vendors. Stop by to check out the vendors and make sure to bring some cash for all the cool things you can purchase! WELChEM BACK SMARtiES! Chemistry Building Breezeway (CHE), 11am-1pm Meet the Chemistry advisors and get smart with a sweet treat! Learn about Chemistry Undergraduate Research and the majors offered. OFFiCE FOR UNdERGRAdUAtE RESEARCh (OUR) EAt ANd GREEt Tampa (Main) Library 210, 11am-1pm Meet OUR staff and learn about research opportunities and OUR services. Enjoy free food and giveaways. 15 SECONdS OF W.O.W. Tampa (Main) Library, 1st Floor Digital Media Commons, 11am-2pm Whats inside the USF Tampa Library? Everything from math tutoring to iPad checkout to comfy places to plug in and study! Come find your favorite library resource and make a 15-second Instagram video ad for it. The 2 students with the most likes win! WELCOME GiFt FROM USF FEdERAL CREdit UNiON Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium, 11am Show your student ID at our table for your free gift, while supplies last. LUNChtiME LEAdERShiP SERiES Marshall Student Center (MSC) 1306, 12-1pm Grab a free lunch, meet like-minded students, and hear from a speaker about a new leadership topic. This CLCE program repeats with new topic every other Wednesday. GRAB yOUR FUtURE By thE hORNS: EMPLOy-A-BULL SiGN UP PARty Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2707, 12-1:30pm Stop by the Employ-A-Bull Sign Up Party! Employ-A-Bull is your direct connection to employers and job postings exclusively for USF students! Come by and activate your account and grab some snacks and swag to get your semester started right! GRAdUAtE StUdENtS iCE CREAM SOCiAL G John and Grace Allen Building (ALN) 209, 12-2pm Stop by the Graduate Student Lounge and treat yourself to a refreshing ice cream treat served by the Office of Graduate Life Staff and members of the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC). dPO'S dELiCiOUS SWEEtS & tREAtS Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3711, 1-2pm Join Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc in making your own popcorn and ice-cream creations. WhERE'S ROCKy?! Student Services Building (SVC) Breezeway, 2-3pm Join Students with Disabilities Services (SDS) and help find Rocky! Decipher clues, locate Rocky and earn a tasty reward! dEStiNAtiON: ChOCOLAtE Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3705, 2:30-4:30pm Let your taste buds take flight. Grab your passports & join The Chocolateers Club as we taste, crave, and cheer on chocolate. Department Event = Pink title Student Organization Event = Black title 13 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 ARt & iCE Contemporary Art Museum (CAM) 101, 3-5pm Join the USF Contemporary Art Museum & Honors College to make new connections, enjoy free icy treats and play art games for prizes! WELCOME tO yOUR FUtURE JOB! College of Education (EDU) TECO Room, 3:30pm Connect with your fellow education students and faculty in the College of Education. All are welcomed even if you are unsure about your career. Refreshments and fun activities will be provided. A tRiP AROUNd thE WORLd With GLOBAL CitizENS CLUB Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3708, 5:30-6:30pm Do you have an interest in global issues or studying abroad? Connect with the Global Citizens Club for an hour of international food and fun! WEdNESdAy COMMUNity NiGht KiCKOFF USF Wesley Building (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 6pm Stop by the Wesley Foundation at USF for dinner, small group converation, and more. FUtURE BUSiNESS LEAdERS OF AMERiCA-PBL: FALL iNtERESt diNNER Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3707, 6:45-8pm Interested students of all majors are welcomed to learn about FBLA-PBL and what we do. FLAMiNGO FOOtBALL Magnolia Field (MFC), 7-9pm Come join Reformed Univesity Fellowship in a crazy, fun, fast paced game of two-hand touch football. Its guys vs girls with a twist: the guys play the whole game on one leg like a flamingo! Guys, lets see if you have what it takes to beat the ladies this year! FAShiON NiGht OUt Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3705, 7-9pm Join The Fashion Executives for an evening filled with fashion, food, and fun! RELAy FOR LiFE iNFO SESSiON Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3709, 7:30-8:30pm Learn about leadership opportunities, how to start a team, and volunteer at our annual event. diNiNG iN thE dARK Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 7:30-9pm Be guided through an UNFORGETTABLE experience and be educated on the visually disabled. Join Mu Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc & Students with Disabilities Services as they raise awareness of people with visual disability in a unique manner. ACtiVE MiNdS Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3711, 7:30-9pm Meet Active Minds, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising mental health awareness among college students on the peer level. CAthOLiC BULLS NiGht Catholic Student Center (CTH), 7:30-9:30pm Join the Catholic Student Union for their weekly Wednesday night events food, fun, and spirituality. SKAtE JAM United Skates of America, 5121 N. Armenia Ave, 8:30pm-12am Have fun skating with Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Cost $8 per person. Transportation not provided. MOViES ON thE LAWN CAPtAiN AMERiCA: thE WiNtER SOLidER Marshall Student Center (MSC) Lawn (Rain: MSC Oval Theater), 9pm Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) as they feature the first film of the semester. Watch the movie on the big screen while enjoying free popcorn, soda, and giveaways. Dont forget to bring a blanket! New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 T R A D I T I O N ! tRANSFER StUdENt BREAKFASt FY T Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3709, 10-11am Calling all transfer students! Come network with students, staff and administrators as you learn about your role at USF, discuss resources available to you, and discover tips to help your transition be successful! Meet staff and students from the Office of Orientation while enjoying a delicious and hearty breakfast with other transfer students. PhOtO BOOth & SCAVENGER hUNt Marshall Student Center (MSC) Atrium, 10am-2pm Visit the College of Behavioral & Community Sciences photo booth and take your photo with Rocky and the Dean. Participate in a scavenger hunt with prizes to learn more about CBCS student organizations and resources. hOW dO yOU COMMUNiCAtE? Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom A, 11am-1pm Whether you're an American Sign Language newbie or an ASL pro, come hang out with members of the ASL Bulls. BULLS GO GREEN! Marshall Student Center (MSC) Crescent Hill, 11am-2pm Join the Student Environmental Association (SEA), Food Activists Revolutionizing Meals (FARM), and other student orgs for a fun day of music, environmental crafts/activities, and food! SPORt CLUBS EAt N GREEt Campus Recreation Lawn (REC) (rain site=East Gym), 11:30am-1:30pm Meet the Sport Clubs Council (SCC) and the 40+ sport clubs they have to offer. Enjoy food, music, giveaways, and club demonstrations. FREShMEN FOUNdAtiONS LUNCh Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, 12-1pm Join Reformed University Fellowship - make some new friends and enjoy lunch. Wear your OUR shirt around campus and show your bull pride. Buy your shirt at the USF bookstore for $5. DAY DAY Department Event = Pink title Student Organization Event = Black title 15 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 KiCKN' it With MGC Marshall Student Center (MSC) MLK Plaza, 12-2pm Join the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC) and find your home away from home. Meet and mingle and see what Greek Life has to offer you. OFFiCE OF NAtiONAL SChOLARShiPS OPEN hOUSE John and Grace Allen Building (ALN) 271, 1-3pm Are you a leader with big ideas for the future? Do you want to change the world? Come learn more about the Office of National Scholarships and national merit scholarship opportunities to help you achieve your dreams and future career goals! WhAt'S POPN Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater, 2-5pm Stop by to learn more about Fanm Kreyol Inc. ACCOUNtiNG, MiCK JAGGER, BUBBLE GUM, AL CAPONE: WhAtS thE CONNECtiON? College of Business (BSN) Atrium, 3-5pm Find out about USF Accounting - learn about the different fields and why it is not all about numbers. Do you know what a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) does? How do you become a CPA? Get answers to all of these questions and more! RUNNiNG MAN With KASA ANd hANGUL Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, 4-6pm Play mini-games with the Korean American Student Association and Hangul Language Club. GRAdUAtE StUdENt MixER G
Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2703, 4-6pm Join members of the Graduate and Professional Student Council (GPSC) for an afternoon of networking with other graduate students and to find out how you can become actively involved with GPSC. iCE CREAM With NABA! Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2702, 4:30-6:30pm Join National Association of Black Accountants for an ice cream social to mingle with fellow students. SPORtS dAy With SiGEP Greek Meadows (GKZ), 5-7pm Play your favorite sports with the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. BAttLE OF thE SExES Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 5-7pm Join the Cuban American Student Association (CASA) for jeopardy style games, while learning about safe sex! FitNESS EdUCAtiON WORKShOP: CROSS tRAiNiNG Campus Recreation Center Strength Floor (REC), 5:30pm Adding variety to your workout routine can be the key to unlocking your fitness success. Come and learn new and different ways to cross train and avoid plateauing. NEW StUdENt FLAG FOOtBALL CAPtAiNS/FREE AGENtS MEEtiNG G FY
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Campus Recreation Center (REC) 107, 6pm Returning and new students can play to win Intramural Champion shorts. Attendance is MANDATORY for captains/team representatives or new students looking to join or form a team. Tournament takes place Friday, Aug. 29 at 12pm on Magnolia Fields. NiNE SQUARE ANd SNACK USF Wesley Building (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 6pm Kickin' it old school with 9 Square at the Wesley Foundation at USF. LEAdiNG By ExAMPLE Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3708, 6-8pm Join Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity Inc. to learn how to become an involved leader on campus. FUN N' GAMES Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3709, 6-9pm Enjoy an evening of games while learning more about NAACP@USF! ALPhA KAPPA ALPhA SORORity iNC. SEMEStER KiCK-OFF EVENt Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2707, 7-9pm Come kickoff the new semester with the ladies of the Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated at their fun-filled event! SAK PASE Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3707, 7-10pm Come see what's up with Club Creole and what we're about through food, dance, and rich culture. New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 16 FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 POOL dAy With SiGEP Greek Pool (GKZ), 1-3pm Relax and get to know some of the brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. MEEt thE PARLiAMENtARy dEBAtE SOCiEty At USF Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2705, 4:30-5:30pm Come meet the Parliamentary Debate Society team and play a few games to get a feel for what we do. tAU SiGMA SOCiAL FY T Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 5-8pm Calling all transfer students - Stop in to meet the new executive board of Tau Sigma National Honor Society and hear about all the ways to get involved. PizzA PARty With GLOBAL BRiGAdES Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3708, 5:30-6:30pm Stop by to learn how Global Brigades is providing sustainable aid in under-resourced countries. tRANSitiON With tSO: tRANSFER StUdENt SOCiAL FY T Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2708, 5:30pm-7:30pm Join the Transfer Student Organization for an opportunity to get plugged in with various aspects of the USF community and to learn how to get the best out of your USF experience! i AM NCNW Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3707, 6:30-9pm Interested in learning about the women with the Purple Scarf? Stop by to learn more about the National Council of Negro Women. RUSh hOUR Marshall Student Center (MSC) Amphitheater, 7-10pm Come test your luck with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, and Pi Delta Psi Fraternity at our casino night! WOMENS SOCCER VS. NAVy Corbett Soccer Stadium (SPS), 7:30pm Score big with USF Soccer! Come support the Womens Soccer Team as they host Navy. Grab your friends, wear your best green and gold, and join in on the fun! BULLS NitE OUt: BULLS BASh Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, 9pm-12am Ready to kick off the year with great music, fun dancing, and giveaways? Join the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) for the first Bulls Nite Out of the year! Come prepared to dance, enjoy sweet snacks, and make it a night to remember! BOARd GAME NiGht Catholic Student Center (CTH), 7:30-9:30pm Come by for a fun night of board games and pizza! BULLS 4 MOFFitt MEEt N' GREEt Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 8:30-9:30pm Enjoy food, meet like-minded students, and learn how you can impact patients lives today! dOdGEBALLiN' Campus Recreation (Rec) North Gym, 10pm -12am Join Baptist Collegiate Ministries for a dodgeball tournament where teams of five compete to win prizes and giveaways! No entry fee! THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 ROUNd-UP 2014 G FY
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17 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync SATURDAY, AUGUST 30 Ft. dESOtO BEACh AdVENtURE tRiP Ft. Desoto Park, Meet at REC @ 8:45am Avoid the hassle of driving and getting stuck in traffic in order to get to one of the best beaches in the country. Come visit and enjoy the beautiful beach and park, walk on some nature trails, or check out the fort for which the park is named. $14 to participate. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Register & pay at usf.edu/campusrec WELCOME hOME MEEt-UP! Holly J (HAJ), 1-3pm Welcome home Bulls! Join the Holly Apartments and Maple Suites for some fun in the sun. There will be music, games, food, and giveaways. Don't miss out! BULLS BLitz tO RAyMONd JAMES StAdiUM Marshall Student Center (MSC) Bus Loop, 4pm Join Student Government for free transportation to the USF Football game at Raymond James Stadium! Have your USF ID and game ticket handy. Each USF student is allowed to bring one guest on the shuttle. Arrive early, limited space available. SALSA BhANGRA Marshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, 7-11pm A mix of Latin and Indian experience how these rich cultures come together through music, dance, performances and food to bring you a culturally enriched event! Join several student organizations for a night of dancing and fun! USF FOOtBALL VS. WEStERN CAROLiNA G FY
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ARTS & THEATRE NETWORK Attend performances within the community, explore art galleries, plays, musicals, and more with others CULTURE NETWORK Emerge in new cultures, explore and experience diverse organizations, events, locations, and people COMMUNITY SERVICE NETWORK Volunteer in the community with others that have a passion to serve MUSIC NETWORK Check-out the music scene both on- campus and in Tampa Bay OUTDOOR ADVENTURE NETWORK Explore the great outdoors and adventure outside SPORTS NETWORK Discover all the ways to watch and play sports at USF TASTE OF TAMPA NETWORK Explore exotic cuisines and new restaurants in the community TRADITIONS NETWORK Leave your legacy behind by learning about and participating in USFs many different traditions WORKOUT & WELLNESS NETWORK Focus on your health by getting active, staying fit, and learning strategies to stay well Sign up for a Network Today! To learn more about the Network and event details, visit newstudent.usf.edu 19 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync 8/29 intramural Sports - Soccer Registration -9/4 Registration opens at 9am on 8/29 and closes at 12pm on 9/4. Register at www.imleagues.com/usf 8/31 Sorority Recruitment MSC, 9am 8/31 Womens Soccer vs. FGCU Corbett Soccer Stadium, 6pm 9/1 Fraternity Recruitment MSC Ballroom,10am Attendance is mandatory if you would like to participate in recruitment 9/2 Patio tuesday MLK Plaza, 11am-1pm 9/3 USF Bull Market MSC Plaza, 9am-4pm 9/3 Center for Student involvement Committee Meeting MSC 3711, 6:30-7:30pm 9/3 Bulls for Kids Committee info Night MSC 3707, 9-10pm 9/4 Group Fitness instructor training info Session REC 033, 6:30pm 9/4 iBuddy Mix & Mingle MSC 2709, 7-9pm 9/4 Mens Soccer vs. Akron Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 9/4 MGC & NPhC Fraternity and Sorority Convocation MSC Ballroom A&B, 8pm or 9pm 9/5 Womens Volleyball tournament Sun Dome Corral, 2pm & 7pm MSC 2700, 7-9pm 9/5 Bulls Nite Out: Splashdown! Andros Pool, 9pm-12am 9/6 Bulls Blitz to Raymond James Stadium MSC Bus Loop, 12:30pm USF ID and game ticket required 9/6 USF Football vs. Maryland Raymond James Stadium, 3:30pm 9/6 Moonlight Canoeing USF Riverfront Park, 7pm & 9pm, $5. Must register and pay at usf.edu/ campusrec 9/7 Rainbow River tubing Adventure trip Rainbow River, meet at Rec 6am,$48. Must register and pay at usf.edu/ campusrec auguSt 31-SepteMber 7 To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu NSC Keeps Connected! /newstudentconnections 813-974-2896 the firSt 50 DayS! New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 20 9/8 College of Engineering 50th Anniversary Celebration Engineering II Courtyard, 10am-2pm www.Eng.usf.edu/50years 9/8 Passport to Wellness MSC Amphitheatre, 11am-1pm 9/8 Getting Started in Undergraduate Research Workshop USF Tampa Library Room 210, 4-5pm 9/9 Eat Smart, Live Smart MSC 2709, 1-2pm 9/9 Student Government Street team Kickoff MSC 3707, 5pm 9/10 Lunchtime Leadership Series MSC 1306, 12-1pm 9/10 Cooking with the dietitians SHS Annex Conference Room, 12:30-1:30pm 9/10 Education Abroad Story hour MSC 3300, 5:30-6:30pm 9/10 Movies on the Lawn MSC Lawn (Rain: Oval Theater), 9pm 9/12 Womens Soccer vs. South Carolina Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7pm 9/12 Bulls Nite Out: Laugh-A-Bull Comedy MSC Ballroom, 9pm 9/13 Bulls Blitz to Raymond James Stadium MSC Bus Loop, 12:30pm USF ID and game ticket required 9/13 USF Football vs. North Carolina State Raymond James Stadium, 3:30pm 9/14 Womens Soccer vs. texas Corbett Soccer Stadium, 11:30am SepteMber 8-14 Connect to USF during To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu PERFORM AT YOUR BEST! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT RESOURCES Check out all of the services available from the Academic Success Center on the 2nd floor of the Library. Need a little extra help in one of your classes? Tutoring is available. How about help with writing papers? Make an appointment at The Writing Studio! Do you need to improve your overall study skills? Schedule an Academic Coaching Appointment. See it all on our website at www.usf.edu/tutoring or call us at 974-2713. 21 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync 9/15 Small Group training: tRx REC 033, 7pm Must preregister at usf.edu/campusrec 9/16 Study Abroad Fair Sessum Mall (outside Pollo Topical), 10am-3pm 9/17 Volunteer Fair MSC Atrium, 9am-2pm 9/18 Mens Soccer vs. Brown Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 9/19 Bulls Blitz to Raymond James Stadium MSC Bus Loop, 5pm USF ID and game ticket required 9/19 USF Football vs. UConn Raymond James Stadium, 8pm 9/20 Fall Leadership Challenge MSC Ballroom, 9am-3:30pm 9/21 Mens Soccer vs. Washington Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm SepteMber 15-21 the firSt 50 DayS! To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu 2014 Selection - Full Body Burden: Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen. USFs Common Reading Experience is a great way for you to strike up those first conversations with other students, faculty, and staff. Join the conversation and your fellow students and families on Sept 26 at 7pm in the MSC Ballroom for an enlightening lecture by the author of the book, Kristen Iversen. For a list of additional events and to learn more, visit www.lib.usf.edu/common-read. #USFCRE JOIN THE DISCUSSION! New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 22 9/22 Busting the Myth of the Freshman 15 MSC 3708, 11am-12pm 9/22 Centre Gallery: dessARt MSC 2700, 12-1pm 9/23 MLtiKideze Andros community event! Andros Pool, 7-9pm 9/24 Lunchtime Leadership Series MSC 1306, 12-1pm 9/24 Busting the Myth of the Freshman 15 MSC 3708, 2-3pm 9/24 Movies on the Lawn MSC Lawn (Rain: Oval Theater), 9pm 9/26 Safe zone training MSC 3705, 1-4pm 9/27 Football Watch Party MSC, TBD More info @ usf.edu/student-affairs/ parents/ 9/27 Bulls Nite Out: Family Feud Game Show MSC Oval Theater, 8pm SepteMber 22-28 To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu Want to share your USF experience with your family? Invite them to Fall Family Weekend! Partake in fun activities for the whole family, including a football watch party, canoeing, ropes course, service project, tours of the USF Botanical Gardens, department resource fair, Family Game Show Night and Family Karaoke. For more information or to register visit usf.edu/student-affairs/parents/. Family Wekend SEPT 26-28 Connect to USF during 23 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync 10/4 Mens Soccer vs. temple Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/5 Women's Volleyball vs. temple Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/5 Womens Soccer vs. SMU Corbett Soccer Stadium, 1pm 9/30 Fitness Education Workshop: Exercise and Stress REC Conference Room, 6:30pm 10/1 Mens Soccer vs. Georgia Southern Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/2 hispanic heritage Month Celebration MSC Ballroom, 12-2pm 10/2 iBuddy program MSC 3707, 7pm-9pm 10/3 Safe zone training MSC 3705, 10am-1pm 10/3 Womens Volleyball vs. UConn Sun Dome Corral, 7pm 10/3 Womens Soccer vs. houston Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/3 Bulls Nite Out: Lollanobooza MLK Lawn, 8pm-11pm 10/4 Bike trail Riding Adventure Withlacoochee State Trail, meet at Rec 7am, $30. 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MSC Ballroom A, 2-3:30pm Join the USF and Tampa Bay community as we kick off USF's second annual LGBT History Month! Enjoy a keynote speaker, a photo booth, food, performances, and more. This is an event that you definitely won't want to miss! Learn more at multicultural.usf.edu. LGBT History Month Kickoff New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 24 HOUSE CALLS To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu Connect to USF during House Calls is a residential initiative designed to reach out to freshmen and first time USF residents giving them an opportunity to learn about key academic resources and involvement opportunities. Stop by and interact with USF faculty and staff members and advisors! Check with your RA for your exact House Calls meet up location. SEPTEMBER 30 RESIDENCE HALLS, 6:30-8PM 25 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu the firSt 50 DayS! 10/6 Centre Gallery: dessARt for Fat Flour MSC 2700, 12-1pm 10/7 i am an Ally MSC Atrium, 10am-2pm 10/7 Patio tuesday MLK Plaza, 11am-1pm 10/8 Lunchtime Leadership Series MSC 1306, 12-1pm 10/8 Education Abroad Story hour MSC 3300, 5:30-6:30pm 10/8 Womens Volleyball vs. UCF Sun Dome Corral, 7pm 10/8 Mens Soccer vs. tulsa Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/10 Womens Soccer vs. UCF Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/10 intramural Volleyball Registration usf.edu/campusrec, closes 10/16 at 12pm 10/11- Wild Caving Adventure trip 10/12 Raccoon Caverns, Tennessee, $175. Must register and pay at usf.edu/campusrec 10/16 intramural Flag Football Registration usf.edu/campusrec, closes 10/16 at 12pm OCtOber 6-12 OCTOBER 6-11 USF Homecoming is a week of events that celebrates school spirit and gets USF students, alumni, and community friends ready for the USF Homecoming football game. Show off your green and gold spirit by attending these traditional celebrations: homecoming Kick-Off team Competitions Stampede Comedy Show homecoming Ball Carnival Running with the Bulls Night Parade homecoming After Party Concert SuperBull Football Game Check out homecoming.usf.edu for specific event details, or connect with us on social media @ USFHomecoming. New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 26 10/14 Eat Smart, Live Smart MSC 3708, 1-2pm 10/14 Still Standing, One Woman Show Anita hollander, a cancer survivor MSC Oval Theatre, 7-9pm 10/14 Safe zone training MSC 3711, 2-5pm 10/14 Multicultural Latino Night MSC Ballroom, 7-10pm 10/15 Mens Soccer vs. denver Corbett Soccer Stadium, 7:30pm 10/15 Movies on the Lawn MSC Lawn (Rain: Oval Theater), 9pm 10/16 LGBt Spirit day MSC Atrium, 11am-2pm 10/17 Bulls Nite Out: Laugh-A-Bull Comedy MSC Ballroom, 9pm OCtOber 13-17 Connect to USF during the firSt 50 DayS To learn about events taking place on campus, please check out the calendar on www.sa.usf.edu October 14-16 Choose a Better Word is an annual campaign, sponsored by Housing and Residential Education at USF, aimed to empower residents to reflect on the impact of language based on race, class, gender, religion, age, ethnicity, language, nationality, sexual orientation, biological sex and ability. Join your peers for an enlightening experience! Visit usf.edu/ housing for event location information. October 16, MSC Amphitheater, 11:30am Get Pumped! Be part of this exciting USF tradition and join an ever-increasing number of men, with the support of the entire USF community, as they put their foot down for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: The International Men's March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes 27 For more information on student organizations, visit BullSync - usf.edu/BullSync A special thank you to our sponsors AUGUST 29 . 6-10 P.M. MOSI EXHIBIT GALLERIES FREE FOR USF STUDENTS FOOD TRUCK MADNESS FREE Entertainment DARK after MOSI DARK after MUSEUM OF SCI ENCE & I NDUSTRY TAMPA, FLORI DA 813- 987- 6000 MOSI . ORG New Student Connections MSC 3200 813-974-2896 28 N E W
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