Bulls Service Break (BSB) is the USF Tampa campus alternative service breaks program in the CLCE. The goal of the experience is to engage in immersive, reflective programs and services focused on moving students from Volunteers to Conscientious Citizens on the Active Citizen Continuum. BSB is a part of a national movement of Active Citizenship whose purpose is to raise awareness of root causes of social issues and injustices through education, direct service, and immersive cultural exchange. Each BSB trip is rooted in the Break Away Eight Components of a Quality Alternative Break, which are: strong direct service, orientation, education, training, reflection, reorientation, diversity and social justice, and full engagement. The social issues explored on each BSB Trip align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.. . . . The BSB experience consists of three critical parts:. . • Pre-Trip Transformation: Prepare participants for on-site, immersive experience and provide initial education, orientation and training about site-specific social issues. . • On-Trip Immersion: Participants work alongside communities to look critically at the root causes of social issues and evaluate the role they have in the community.. . • Post-Trip Re-Orientation: Participants commit to find avenues for continued community involvement and take action locally. . . . Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit "storybook" resort in Central Florida. Here, children with critical illnesses and their families are treated to weeklong, cost-free vacations.. . . . Serving in a variety of unique and diverse roles, volunteers enjoy a truly rewarding experience helping to deliver happiness and inspire hope for our precious families. From serving "Ice Cream For Breakfast" in Henri's Starlite Scoops and operating our accessible rides, to assisting with wish family check-in, every task undertaken by our wonderful volunteers is impactful and meaningful – bringing us one step closer to transforming lives.. . . . Estimated cost: $40 for transportation, housing at an Airbnb, food, educational and training materials, and experiences.. . . . Experience counts for approximately 25 Community Service hours. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972181

As mid-term exams approach, it is natural to feel a bit stressed. 😟. . . . To help ease the tension, you are invited to join our semesterly "De-Stress & Scam Prevention" week at the Global Student Center in the Faculty Administration Office (FAO 100) building, level 1. Join us for a week full of relaxing activities designed to help you keep calm and move along. This year, we are featuring bracelet and slime making, puzzles, coloring, board and video games, painting, and many more fun surprises with guests from USF Departments and Best Student Groups!. . . . Stay updated and check out our detailed weekly schedule by following us on Instagram: @usfworld_iss.. . --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972832

POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON. New date: Friday, February 21, 2025. . . . Open to all USF graduate students conducting research in the humanities (regardless of major), the Graduate Humanities Symposium provides great experience for your C.V. or professional resume, as well as opportunities to network with other graduate students. This one-day graduate research symposium will take place on Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 in the Marshall Student Center on the USF Tampa campus. There is no cost to participate. Free breakfast and lunch is provided for presenters as well as a swag bag.. . . . Learn more: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/institutes/humanities/student-resources/graduate-humanities-symposium/index.aspx --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1963421

Tour registration will open closer to its date. Times and transportation TBA. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973419

English Graduate Students are invited to our recurring Hidden Curriculum Roundtable. This roundtable will discuss "non-academic jobs." We will have people coming in to talk who have completed graduate degrees in English and have taken non-academic jobs. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972382

In our Topics in Dermatology series, we'll be covering different fields within dermatology, including Mohs surgery, complex medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, dermatopathology, and cosmetic dermatology. In each of these sessions, our speakers will do an overview of what that subspecialty is, what a typical day in that field looks like, and the different paths to pursuing that field.. . . . In this session, we'll be hearing from our amazing DIG faculty advisor and board-certified pediatric dermatologist, Sharon Albers, MD, FAAD! Dr. Albers will give an overview of the subspecialty, share what a typical day looks like, and discuss the different paths to pursuing that field. . . . . Questions are welcome and food will be provided! We look forward to seeing you there!. . . . . . About the Speaker: . . . . Dr. Albers is a board-certified pediatric dermatologist, Professor of Dermatology, Director of Pediatric Dermatology, Associate Program Director, and Vice Chair of Education, Mentorship and Alumni Relations in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery at the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. Her areas of clinical focus include pigmented lesions, eczema, vascular birthmarks, and acne. Prior to USF Health, Dr. Albers served as an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Vanderbilt University. She is a graduate of USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. She did her internship at Duke University, followed by a dermatology residency at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. She completed her fellowship in pediatric dermatology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973048