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Here is the Summer 2015 First Fifty Days brochure. As you will see, USF is offering over 60+ events between June 26-August 2 to provide students with numerous opportunities to interact and involve themselves in the USF community. These events are open to ALL USF students!

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  • SUMMER 2015

    Make Friends! Experience USF Traditions! Join the Stampede!

    Ignite Your Inner Bull!

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    EVENTS BROCHURE

    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA

    JUNE 26 - AUGUST 2, 2015

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    We are so glad you are here! The First Fifty Days of Summer is a campus-wide program that aims to make you feel comfortable in your new home. This brochure is packed with social, informative, and academic events and activities during which youll have a chance to meet and mingle with current students, faculty, and staff. NEW STUDENT CONNECTIONSCollege 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 semester fantastic! Contact us at newstudent.usf.edu or stop by Marshall Student Center (MSC) 3200!EVENT CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS & ACCOMMODATIONSFloridas weather isnt always cooperative! Event cancellations and location changes, if any, will be posted on Facebook at /newstudentconnections. Persons with disabilities should contact New Student Connections (813-974-2896) at least 72 hours prior to any event to arrange reasonable accommodations.

    Campus Hot Spots!Looking for a place to hang between events? Check out these campus hot spots!Campus Recreation (REC)

    Centre Gallery (MSC 2nd floor)

    Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)

    MSC Skypad (MSC 4th floor)

    USF Bookstore (BKS)

    USF Botanical Gardens (GAR)

    Wellness Center (MSC 1ST Floor)

    WELCOME TO USF!

    Top Things To Do Your First Fifty Days to Feel Like a Bull! Explore the Marshall Student Center to find your perfect study spot. Be active! Get your heart pumping at Campus Recreation. Explore campus on the USF Bull Runner. Grab your new friends and take a photo at the MSC Bulls fountain. Purchase the 2015 USF Our Shirt for $5 at the USF Bookstore. Get some sun at Castor Beach! Enjoy lunch at the Mickey sculpture on campus. Pick out your favorite flower at the USF Botanical Gardens. Chat with a (Peer Advisor Leader) PAL from New Student Connections 813-974-2896. You never know when youll need help!

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    FRIDAY, JUNE 26

    10AM

    SUMMER B OPENING!Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319 Welcome to USF! The residential move-in process begins in Juniper-Poplar Hall where you will pick up your keys, complete any necessary forms, activate your University ID, and verify that your dining plan is active. Once you've cleared check-in youll be ready to set up your new room and begin your residential experience, have an opportunity to meet your Resident Assistant, and connect with new students like you! Sponsored by Housing and Residential Education.

    10AM -5PM

    BULLS WELCOME TENTJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Outside Main EntranceThe Bulls Welcome Tent, staffed by First-Year Success Institute student leaders, is your resource for information about almost anything regarding how to navigate USF.

    12-1PM

    MUSEUM AT WORK WORKSHOP - PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORKUSF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)CAM staff will explain the basics associated with documentation of drawings, prints, paintings and sculpture.

    6 -7:30PM

    DINNER WITH PALS AND USF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT LEADERS!Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper DiningLooking for someone to have dinner with or just want to expand your network of friends? Join current USF students in a special seating area for laughs, fun and a table-side food special! Cost: USF Student: Use your meal plan or pay $9.24+tax (cash/credit).

    7-11PM

    MOONLIGHT CANOEINGUSF Riverfront Park (6550 E. Fletcher Ave.)Get active and explore the Hillsborough River in the moonlight. Connect with Campus Recreation by bringing your USF ID and Moonlight Canoeing Ticket to the Boat House. This event sells out so purchase your ticket now at usf.edu/campusrec. Cost: $5.

    7PM

    RESIDENTIAL ROUND-UP Your Residential Community Be on the lookout for your communitys Resident Assistants circulating throughout the building. Join the round-up and attend the next event with your floor for a fun time as you build connections with USF and your fellow peers!

    7:30-9:30PM

    GET YOUR BIKE REGISTERED WITH USF POLICE!Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) LobbyRegister your bike with the USFPD Bicycle Anti-Theft (BAT) program. Bring your bicycle and a picture id card (preferably your drivers license) to protect your investment and allow the USF Police to help should your bike be lost or stolen.

    Key Campus Business LocationsBe sure to complete your campus business before classes start!

    Admissions (SVC 1036) 9AM-4PM

    Cashiers Office (SVC 1039) 9AM-5PM

    Dining Services (Meal Plan office MSC 1502)

    9AM-5PM

    Office of the Registrar (SVC 1034) 9AM-5PM

    USF Bookstore (BKS) 8AM-5PM

    USF Credit Union (CRU) 9AM-6PM

    University Scholarships and Financial Aid Services (SVC 1102)

    8AM-5PM

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    FRIDAY, JUNE 26

    SATURDAY, JUNE 27

    11:30AM -1:30PM

    DINING HALL HACKS Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper Dining Join USF Dining for a personal tour of Juniper Dining. The Dining Team will help you navigate the dining hall and ensure that you get the most out of your dining experience on campus! Youll even learn some useful #DiningHallHacks! Cost: USF Student: Use your meal plan or pay $9.24+tax (cash/credit).

    12:30PM

    RESIDENTIAL ROUND-UP Your Residential Community Be on the lookout for your communitys Resident Assistants circulating throughout the building. Join the round-up and attend the next event with your floor for a fun time as you build connections with USF and your fellow peers!

    1-3PM

    STUDENT ORGANIZATION SHOWCASE Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Lobby & Courtyard Explore a sample of the many different student organizations that USF has to offer! Meet student leaders who can help you to get connected and get involved! Sponsored by the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement.

    1-3PM

    GET YOUR BIKE REGISTERED WITH USF POLICE! Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Lobby Register your bike with the USFPD Bicycle Anti-Theft (BAT) program. Bring your bicycle and a picture id card (preferably your drivers license) to protect your investment and allow the USF Police to help should your bike be lost or stolen.

    1-3PM

    CLASS QUEST: FIND YOUR CLASSES! Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Lobby & Courtyard Tours leave at 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, and 2:30pm. Let the New Student Connections Peer Advisor Leaders (PALs) help you figure out the best route to get around campus and locate your classes for Monday! Bring your class schedule!

    7:30 - 9:30PM

    ICE CREAM SOCIAL - MEET YOUR PEERS! Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Lobby & Courtyard Meet other USF Bulls, enjoy ice cream, play games, and have FUN! Join current USF students for a unique opportunity to make immediate connections with other students! Get connected and let us help you break the ice with your new peers! Sponsored by New Student Connections, USF Dining, the First-Year Success Institute, Housing and Residential Education, and USF Ambassadors/USFs Alumni Association.

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    SATURDAY, JUNE 27

    6 - 7:30PM

    DINNER WITH FSI STUDENT LEADERS AND THE USF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION STUDENT LEADERS! Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper Dining Eat and mingle with student leaders who can answer any questions about USF, college life, and how to get involved with opportunities on campus that will enrich your experience as a Bull. Cost: USF Student: Use your meal plan or pay $9.24+tax (cash/credit).

    7:30PM

    RESIDENTIAL ROUND-UP Your Residential Community, 7:30PM Be on the lookout for your communitys Resident Assistants circulating throughout the building. Join the round-up and attend the next event with your floor for a fun time as you build connections with USF and your fellow peers!

    8-10PM

    SUMMER JAM WITH THE GREEKS! Juniper-Poplar (JPH) Courtyard Join members of the 49 fraternities and sororities at USF for a night of karaoke, games, and performances! Well welcome you to USF, spend some time getting to know you, and help you understand how to be an engaged Bull. Hosted by the Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, the Interfraternity Council (IFC), the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and the Panhellenic Association (PAN).

    SUNDAY, JUNE 28

    4-6PM

    STREET FOOD FEST Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper Dining USF Dining at Juniper Dining will be cooking up some food truck favorites. This is your chance to enjoy the festive flavors of a food truck rally without leaving campus! Cost: USF Student: Use your meal plan or pay $9.24+tax (cash/credit).

    5-6PM

    "ASK ME ANYTHING" PANEL DISCUSSION Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319 Join the First-Year Success Institute for a panel Q & A with current students, staff and faculty. Ask any questions you may have about the transition to college, such as how to maintain a long distance relationship or how to get an A in class.

    7-9PM

    RESIDENTIAL FLOOR MEETINGS Juniper-Poplar (JPH) and Magnolia Halls (MAA-MAH) Attend your Residential Floor Meeting to meet your Resident Assistant and floormates and to build connections in your new home. You will also learn ways to be a good citizen within your community, while setting community-wide standards with your floormates that are based on having an engaging and inclusive residential experience. Sponsored by Housing and Residential Education.

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    WELCOME AND INFORMATION STATIONJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Lobby, 7:30AM-12PMUSF students will be available to provide directions to your classes and other useful information. Make sure to stop by and get your questions answered! Sponsored by New Student Connections and the First-Year Success Institute. LEARNING COMMONS ACADEMIC SUCCESS EXPOUSF Main Library (LIB) 1st & 2nd Floors, 10AM-2PMGrab coffee at Starbucks and then visit the many different areas available to help you earn the best possible grades. Enjoy refreshments, meet the tutors, visit the Writing Studio, stop by Undergraduate Research, and pick up some freebies along the way!

    DESSART ITS ABOUT TIMEMarshall Student Center (MSC) Centre Gallery, 12-1PMExperience Its About Time by Courtney Alexander and Estefania Velez, while enjoying dessert in the Centre Gallery. The gallery will feature a variety of paintings and ceramics that explore time from different perspectives. Exhibit hours: 6/27-7/9, M-Th, 11AM-3PM GLOWTIMATE FRISBEEFowler Fields, 8-9:30PMGrab some friends and play glow in the dark ultimate frisbee to make new friends, burn off some energy, and have a great time with Reformed University Fellowship.

    PLAY LIKE THERES NO TOMORROW!Intramural Sports (IMs) is a great way to meet new friends, get active, and have fun! Womens, mens, and co-rec leagues are offered in every sport and winners of each league earn an IM Champion t-shirt. Get a team together or register as a free agent beginning 9AM on Monday, June 29th for the following sports: Flag Football registration closes 7/3/2015 at 4PM Soccer registration closes 7/3/2015 at 4PM 4-on-4 Volleyball registration closes 7/16/2015 at 4PMRegister online with your NetID at usf.edu/campusrec

    TUESDAY, JUNE 30

    IN THE SPIRIT OF PRIDEJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 6-7:30PMAll are welcome at In the Spirit of Pride to celebrate the end of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Enjoy food and music and meet students and staff from the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Advising. Information will be provided about LGBTQ+ and Ally connections at USF. ICE CREAM SOCIALMarshall Student Center (MSC) 3707, 7:30-9:30PMThe USF Navigators Christian ministry invites you to meet new friends and enjoy ice cream while you learn more about us and how we can help you grow in your faith!

    BLACK LIGHT DODGE BALL - BETA TESTWesley Foundation at USF (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 9-11PMTake a break from your studying and join the Wesley Foundation at USF for a night of black light dodge ball. Bring your favorite white or tie-dyed shirt and enter our 4-on-4 dodgeball arena. Come with a team or build your team at Wesley to compete for bragging rights.

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    WEDNESDAY, JULY 1

    CELEBRITY DUNK TANKJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Outside Main Entrance, 2:30-4:30PMSoak in the sun, the fun, and our Dean. The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) invites you to dunk our faculty while enjoying a snow cone on us! SHE SAID WHAT?! RESPONDING WHEN WELL-INTENDED PEOPLE SAY THINGS THEY SHOULDNT"Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 4-5PMJoin a conversation with the First-Year Success Institute and the Office of Multicultural Affairs about approaching conversations by acknowledging differences in experiences based on personal identity. Youll leave ready to handle that next he did not just say that! moment.

    SUMMER KICK OFF BBQWesley Foundation at USF (WFC - USF Sycamore Dr.), 6-8PMWe do BBQ right around here and would love to fill your stomach with a good home-cooked meal. Join the Wesley Foundation at USF for a night of good vibes, good music, and connecting with other students.

    BIBLE STUDYMarshall Student Center (MSC) Food Court, 7:30-9PMThe Navigators Christian ministry invite you to join us for our weekly Bible study every Wednesday night from 7:30-9pm in the MSC Food Court. Meet new friends, get plugged in, and grow in your faith!

    Summer Exhibitions June 5th - July 25th USF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM)M-F, 10AM-5PM, Sat 1-4PM

    Museum at WorkMuseum at Work turns the museum inside out by making the USF art collection, and the work associated with managing the collection, visible and accessible to students and visitors. Visitors will view collection artwork displayed in a series of three rotating exhibitions while staff performs various collection care activities in the gallery. Students and visitors also have the opportunity to participate in free, general admission workshops on photographing artwork, safe storage practices for artwork, framing basics, and an introduction to art installation. With Hidden NoiseWith Hidden Noise is an exploration of sound art that asks museum visitors to spend time listening. Titled after Marcel Duchamps ready-made sculpture of a ball of string containing a mysterious sound-making object hidden in its folds, this exhibition brings together evocative sounds, some recognizable from traditional instruments and field recordings, and others masked through electronic processes. With Hidden Noise is curated by Stephen Vitiello, an artist who has worked with sound for over 20 years, transforming anodyne noises into compelling soundscapes.

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    SUMMER BBQ SERIESJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper Dining July 1, 12-2PMJuly 8, 12-2PMJuly 15, 4-6PM

    July 22, 12-2PM July 29, 4-6PM

    Experience exciting flavors and featured BBQ styles from around the world. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy great food and hang out with new friends! Cost: USF Student: Use your meal plan or pay $9.24+tax (cash/credit).

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    GETTING STARTED WITH EDUCATION ABROADMarshall Student Center (MSC) 3301, 2-3PMRepeats every Thursday from 2-3pm in July. Learn about the scores of summer, spring-break, and semester-length programs available to USF students, as well as needed information on the application process and funding a study abroad program.

    INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE PARKUSF Riverfront Park (6550 E. Flecther Ave), Park open 10AM-7PM, Boathouse open 10AM-6:30PMThe University may be closed, but USF Riverfront Park is open and waiting for you to celebrate Independance Day! Pavillions are available for reservation or on a first come, first serve basis. Check out a hammock or purchase a boat pass ($5) and cruise down the Hillsborough River to celebrate!

    SHELL KEY KAYAKINGCampus Recreation (REC), 7AMKayak over to Shell Key for the day and enjoy the beach and the sun with Outdoor Recreation! Students must preregister at usf.edu/campusrec. Cost is $65 per student, which includes lunch, snacks, transportation, and activities.

    THURSDAY, JULY 2

    SUNDAY, JULY 5

    FRIDAY, JULY 3 & SATURDAY, JULY 4

    Panhellenic Recruitment Information SessionsJuly 2, 16, and 30: Juniper-Poplar Hall (JPH)

    Classroom 1319, 7-9PM

    July 7: Marshall Student Center (MSC) 2709, 7-9PMLearn what sorority life has to offer and see if being a part of a sorority is right for you! Stop by for a meet and great with each sorority, followed by a information on how the recruitment process will work.

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    FITNESS EMPLOYMENT CLINICRecreation Center (REC) 105, 6-8PMEvent offered again on Tuesday, July 7, REC 105, 6-8PMCampus Recreation is the largest student employer on campus and we want you to join us! Any student interested in working within Campus Recreation Fitness Staff, Group Fitness, and Personal Training are required to attend the Fitness Employee Clinic. During the clinic, potential employees will go through a group interview and selection process. Upon evaluation, select students will be invited back for on-site training.

    MONDAY, JULY 6

    TUESDAY, JULY 7

    PROCRASTINATION: MANAGING RESPONSIBILITIES IN COLLEGEJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 7-8PMStrong time management skills are needed to balance college coursework and newfound freedom. Join the First-Year Success Institute for an interactive event that will provide resources to help you manage your time and not let time manage you! EASY A INTERACTIVE STUDY HALLJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 8-9PMSpend 50 minutes of your time with the First-Year Success Institute and it will increase your grade by 50%! What if this were true? Find out how you can build skills necessary to survive in the college classroom.

    COMMON READING RESIDENCE HALL DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

    Juniper-Poplar (JPH) and Magnolia Halls (MAA-MAH), July 6-10Residential students are encouraged to decorate their doors in response to the CRE book, The Complete Persepolis. Students have a week to create a door theme inspired by the CRE book, it themes, or the medium of a graphic novel for writing. Entries will be judged and the best doors will receive a prize! Visit lib.usf.edu/common-read/ for more information and to enter. Hosted by Housing and Residential Education with the Common Reading Experience.

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    Have a personal concern? Were here for you. SVC 2124, 813-974-2831, usf.edu/counsel

    Find your calm, focus your mind, and let go of your worries with the Counseling Center.

    Learning to Let Go Mondays, 4-5PMDo you worry, feel anxious or are you nervous all the time? This drop-in group will teach you skills to help you manage your experience of difficult emotions that get in the way of life goals. Mindfulness Meditation, Wednesdays, 3-4PMLearn and practice the basics of meditation including mindfulness, clam breathing, body scans, progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery. Building Healthy Relationships, Thursdays, 11AM-12PMIn this drop-in group you will learn a wide-range of communication-building skills including making new friends, communication within romantic partnerships, conflict resolution, awareness of abusive behaviors, establishing and maintaining boundaries, tips for deepening relationships with others, and much more.

    Counseling CenterWorkshops are held in the Student Services Buildling (SVC), Room-2124. Come to one or come to all.

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    BULLS FOR KIDS ICE CREAM SOCIALJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1317, 6-8PMJoin Bulls For Kids for ice cream and games! Learn what Bulls For Kids is, how to join a committee, and what being For The Kids (FTK) is all about.MOVIE IN THE HALL! KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICEJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1317, 8PMWatch this hit movie with the Center for Student Involvement right downstairs. Bring your friends, your favorite blanket, and enjoy the show!

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 8

    FROM WIKIPEDIA TO ACADEMIAUSF Library (LIB) 209, 10AM-12PMGain practical experience in avoiding plagiarism, using e-books, and finding top-level information. Get ahead of the game by learning easy steps for turning one cool fact from Wikipedia into a paper that will impress even your toughest professor. Hosted by the USF Library Services and the First-Year Success Institute. SUMMER SPLASH BASHMagonia Pool, 12-2PMSwim and socialize with other students at Wellness Education's welcome social pool party! Enjoy free food and receive wellness tips and resources to help you through your first semester!

    COMMON READING EXPERIENCE BOOK CHATUSF Bookstore Cafe (BKS) Reserved Tables, 4-5PMCome toegther for a conversation about USFs Common Reading Experience book, The Complete Persepolis. This world-renowned graphic novel is the story of the authors childhood and coming of age in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, chronicling a young life entwined with history and global issues. CLOSING RECEPTION ITS ABOUT TIMEMarshall Student Center (MSC) Centre Gallery, 7-9PMMeet the artists (Courtney Alexander and Estefania Velez) and discuss the exhibit. The gallery will feature a variety of paintings and ceramics that explore time from different perspectives. Exhibit hours: 6/29-7/9, M-Th, 11AM-3PM.

    THURSDAY, JULY 9

    Experience USF Traditions!

    PERFORM AT YOUR BEST!just asc for help at the academic success center

    Academic Success CoachingAppointments available, M-F, 10AM-4PM Call 974-2713 or stop by LIB 206 to schedule an individual study skills appointment with a learning specialist to customize strategies aimed at improving your academic performance. TutoringOpen M-F, 10AM-4PMHelp is available all summer long in math, science, writing, business, and languages.

    Writing Studio Summer ServicesAppointments available, M-F, 10AM-4PM (some evenings by appointment)Have a writing task to accomplish? Need someone to talk to about your writing? Consult an experienced graduate student at the Writing Studio. Call, stop by or go to www.usf.edu/writing to schedule an appointment

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    MUSEUM AT WORK WORKSHOP - INSTALLATION SELECTEDUSF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM), 12-1PMWhat would you most like to see? Let us know in the two weeks prior to installation by voting through USFCAMs various social media sites in our first crowd-sourced exhibition. Your choices will be revealed during this installation workshop along with discussion and demonstration of staging and hanging techniques with CAM staff. Visitors will also have the option to take a behind the scenes tour of the museum. usfcam.usf.edu.

    DESSART ENGINEERING SEENMarshall Student Center (MSC) Centre Gallery, 12-1PMExperience Engineering Seen by Dr. Michael Celestin while enjoying dessert in the Centre Gallery. The gallery will feature a mechanical installation built with custom 3D printed parts. Exhibit hours: 7/13-23, M-Th, 11AM-3PM.

    LUNCH & LEARN: USF FACULTY DISCUSS THE COMMON READ BOOKJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper Dining, 12-1:30PM. Event repeats on July 23rd, 12-1:30PMJoin a lively discussion with faculty and staff members to discuss USFs Common Reading Experience book, The Complete Persepolis, over lunch. Cost: USF Student: Use your meal plan or pay $9.24+tax (cash/credit).

    FRIDAY, JULY 10

    MONDAY, JULY 13

    MYPLAN ASSESSMENT SESSIONJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 10-11AM & 2-3PMDevelop a deeper sense of self through the MyPlan assessment tool and use the results to establish meaningful connections between majors and occupations. Brought to you by Career Services and the First-Year Success Institute. A HOW TO REVIEW OF STUDENT EMPLOYMENTJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1313, 6-7PMJoin Career Services for an overview of how to find both on and off-campus student employment, plus some tips and tools for how to conduct the most effective job search possible.

    TUESDAY, JULY 14

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    GREEK POOL PARTY AND BBQMagnolia (MAH) Pool, 11AM-2PMEnjoy BBQ, take a dip in the pool, and meet current Greek students to learn about all of the opportunities that Greek life has to offer! Hosted by Interfraternity Council (IFC), Fraternity and Sorority Life, and Housing and Residential Education.

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 15

    FRIDAY, JULY 17

    USELFCAREUSF Bookstore (BKS) Sidewalk, 10AM-2PMThe Psychology Department will be promoting mental wellness and suicide prevention through self-care strategies, carnival-style games, prizes, and more! Mental health resources located both on-and off-campus will also be provided.PAJAMA JAM BREAKFAST NIGHTJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Juniper Dining, 6-8PMJuniper Dining will be serving breakfast favorites while the music jams throughout the night. Dont miss the party!

    DANIEL MARTIN COMEDIAN/MAGICIANMarshall Student Center (MSC) Oval Theatre, 7PMJoin the Center for Student Involvement and be entertained by Daniel Martin, a comedian and magician just voted Entertainer of the Year in Campus Activities Magazine!

    SATURDAY, JULY 18

    Ignite Your Inner Bull!

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    BE CREDI-BULL!Interdisciplinary Science Building (ISA), 7th Floor, 2-3PMJoin the Bull2Bull peer educators for an interactive presentation about credit, credit cards, and ways to prevent identity theft. Door prizes available to all attendees!GLOW IN THE PARKUSF Riverfront Park (6550 E. Flecther Ave), 7-11PMLight up your summer by exploring USF Riverfront Park with free canoeing, glow games, and summer snacks! Bull Runner buses will be running from 7-11PM between Juniper-Poplar and USF Riverfront Park (USF ID required). The first 200 students to arrive will get a free t-shirt to decorate with glow materials. Talk to your Resident Assistant for more details! Sponsored by Campus Recreation, Housing and Residential Education, and Student Government.

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    TUESDAY, JULY 21

    PATIO TUESDAYJuniper-Poplar (JPH) Lobby, 11AM-1PMGet a sneak peek at all the fun of Patio Tuesdays at the summer edition of our monthly event. Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement.RELAX! HOW TO MANAGE YOUR STRESSJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 2-3PMCollege is crazy, amazing, stimulating and exhilarating. So how do you take care of yourself while youre here? Explore common college stressors and how to deal with them with the First-Year Success Institute.

    SAFE ZONE ALLY TRAININGMarshall Student Center (MSC) 1306, 3-6PMSafe Zone is USFs institutionally recognized LGBTQ+ diversity program, educating our campus community about various gender and sexual identities and expressions to establish supportive Allies who promote understanding and support for one another. People of all identities are invited to attend! Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. COMMON READING EXPERIENCE - THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS BOOK CHATUSF Bookstore Cafe (BKS) Reserved Tables, 4-5PMCome toegther for a conversation about USFs Common Reading Experience book, The Complete Persepolis. This world-renowned graphic novel is the story of the authors childhood and coming of age in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution, chronicling a young life entwined with history and global issues.

    CULTIVATING POSITIVITY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITYJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 2-3PMIn your first year at USF, it is common to experience increased amounts of anxiety and sadness. This may interfere with relationships and academics. Join the conversation on how to maintain balance and learn how to navigate difficulties as they arise. Brought to you by the First-Year Success Institute and the USF Counseling Center.

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 22

    NAVIGATING FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONSJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1319, 5:30-6:30PMJoin the First-Year Success Institute for a Q&A with faith-based organizations at USF, meet students who are involved, and learn how you can get connected!

    CLOSING RECEPTION ENGINEERING SEENMarshall Student Center (MSC) Centre Gallery, 7-9PM Experience Engineering Seen by Dr. Michael Celestin at the closing reception, where you will get a chance to meet the artist and discuss the exhibit. The gallery will feature a mechanical installation built with custom 3D printed parts. Exhibit hours: 7/13-23, M-Th, 11AM-3PM

    THURSDAY, JULY 23

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    FRIDAY, JULY 24

    OUT IN THE OPEN LIVE SOUND ART AND MUSIC PERFORMANCESUSF Contemporary Art Museum (CAM), 7-9PMThe USFCAM sound art exhibition With Hidden Noise closes with a night of live sound and experimental music performances curated by Jesse Vance of The Venture Compound. Join us at Out in the Open to experience and learn more about the intriguing work of our local sound community.

    SATURDAY, JULY 25

    ITCHETUCKNEE RIVER TUBINGRecreation Center (REC), 7AM-7PMWant to relax and unwind? Join Outdoor Recreation for a fun day of sun and friends while tubing down the Itchetucknee River! Lunch will be included along with tube rental and shuttle services. Preregister and pay $45 at usf.edu/campusrecTUESDAY, JULY 28

    RING IN THE TRADITIONJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Lobby & Courtyard, 6-8PMCome celebrate completing your first of many milestones at USF. Join the USF Alumni Assocation for an an evening of fun games, music and desserts!

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    TOUR PORT TAMPA - OFF-CAMPUS EXCURSION Off Campus Trip, 8AM-12PMOn this informative, educational harbor excursion, you will see a dynamic, working cargo-port aboard the beautiful Bay Spirit II. This tour will help you understand the global and economic impact of Floridas largest cargo tonnage port. *Advance sign-up required. More information will be posted on your floor and at sign-up tables in JPH. To get more information, please email [email protected].

    GETTING STARTED IN UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH WORKSHOPUSF Main Library (LIB) 210, 1-2PMJoin the Office for Undergraduate Research for a comprehensive overview of the undergraduate research process at USF. Learn about the types of research opportunities available, how to network with potential mentors, and how to get credit for research experiences. Students who attend the Getting Started workshop are added to the Undergraduate Research Interest Group Canvas organization, which contains a listing of current research opportunities.

    THURSDAY, JULY 30

    FRIDAY, JULY 31

    MOONLIGHT CANOEINGUSF Riverfront Park (6550 E. Flecther Ave), 7-11PMGet active and explore the Hillsborough River in the moonlight. Connect with Campus Recreation by bringing your USF ID and Moonlight Canoeing Ticket to the Boat House. This event sells out so purchase your ticket now at usf.edu/campusrec. Cost: $5.

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    GOING GLOBAL WITH EDUCATION ABROAD - SCAVENGER HUNTJuniper-Poplar Hall (JPH) Classroom 1317 & 1319, 4-7PMJoin Education Abroad and the Global Citizens Project on an exciting campus-wide adventure to discover more about studying abroad. Students can explore their academic opportunities abroad via engaging activities and catch a glimpse of the transformative experience. REUNITE WITH YOUR OTLMarshall Student Center (MSC) Ballroom, 7-8:30PMReunite with your OTL and meet other fellow Bulls. Enjoy light refreshments and talk about your transition to the fall semester and all of the exciting things that are about to come. Reconnect with USF Orientation!

    FRANCISCO RAMOS - COMEDIANMarshall Student Center (MSC) Oval Theatre, 9PMJoin the Center for Student Involvement for a night of laughter with comedian, Francisco Ramos. Francisco has been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live and performed all across the country at various comedy festivals. Bring your friends, enjoy some popcorn, and prepare to laugh!

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 29

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