/news/Recent posts from USF Newsen-usThu, 19 Sep 2024 12:57:49 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)/news/2023/usf-community-celebrates-mlk-through-a-week-of-service-projects-lectures-and-other-activities.aspxGratitude for the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is being felt across Tampa Bay through a variety of service projects, panel discussions and a commemorative brunch hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.Mon, 09 Jan 2023 00:00:00 USF community celebrates MLK through a week of service projects, lectures and other activitiesGratitude for the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is being felt across Tampa Bay through a variety of service projects, panel discussions and a commemorative brunch hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs.Statue of MLK in MLK Plaza/news/2023/usf-community-celebrates-mlk-through-a-week-of-service-projects-lectures-and-other-activities.aspxCampus Life,University NewsDEI,MLK,MyUSF,Office of Diversity Inclusion and Equal Opportunity,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Stampede of Service,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/usf-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.aspxHispanic Heritage Month is recognized in the U.S. each year from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our communities and nation.By: Julie WatersMon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 USF celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthHispanic Heritage Month is recognized in the U.S. each year from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 as an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our communities and nation.Graphic says, "USF Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month"/news/2022/usf-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.aspxCampus Life,University NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-celebrates-juneteenth.aspxThe USF Office of Multicultural Affairs commemorated Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, bringing the community together to shed light on the federal holiday’s complicated history, discuss current racial justice issues and celebrate through artistic performances.External ArticleFri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 USF commemorates JuneteenthThe USF Office of Multicultural Affairs commemorated Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, bringing the community together to shed light on the federal holiday’s complicated history, discuss current racial justice issues and celebrate through artistic performances.Darren Gambrell, assistant director of student services in the Office of Multicultural Affairshttps://www.stpetersburg.usf.edu/news/2022/usf-celebrates-juneteenth.aspxCampus LifeMyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,USF Sarasota-Manatee,USF St. Petersburg/news/2022/pride-month-celebrates-usfs-lgbtq-community.aspxThe 51ÔÚÏß is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Pride Month celebrates USF’s LGBTQ+ communityThe 51ÔÚÏß is proud to support its LBGTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year with an active network of organizations that host events, provide resources and work to serve and support these communities.Graphic says, "USF celebrates Pride Month"/news/2022/pride-month-celebrates-usfs-lgbtq-community.aspxCampus Life,Community Partnerships,Student SuccessCISOGI,College of Arts and Sciences,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,USF Foundation,USF Libraries/news/2022/usf-celebrates-asian-pacific-islander-desi-american-heritage-month.aspxThe month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and to recognize the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 by Chinese immigrants who laid most of the track.Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 Celebrating the culture and many accomplishments of USF's APIDA communityThe month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the U.S. on May 7, 1843 and to recognize the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 by Chinese immigrants who laid most of the track.graphic that says, USF celebrates Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month/news/2022/usf-celebrates-asian-pacific-islander-desi-american-heritage-month.aspxUniversity NewsDiversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs/news/2022/usf-celebrates-commitment-to-black-community-throughout-black-heritage-month.aspxDuring the month of February, USF is proud to join the nation – and countries around the world – in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 USF celebrates commitment to Black community throughout Black Heritage MonthDuring the month of February, USF is proud to join the nation – and countries around the world – in celebrating Black History Month. It is a month to recognize the contributions and impact throughout history of Black Americans and to encourage and inspire education and research to increase awareness and understanding.Black female graduate incorporated into graphic that states, "USF Celebrates Black Heritage Month"/news/2022/usf-celebrates-commitment-to-black-community-throughout-black-heritage-month.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Heritage Month,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs/news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxUSF students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.Rocky D. BullThu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 USF enhances commitment to inclusive excellence with new space dedicated to celebrating diversityUSF students, faculty and staff celebrate the opening of the Institute of Black Life & Student Success Student Lounge, a dedicated space on the third floor of the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus that was announced in March.Provost Ralph Wilcox, Paul Dosal, Alexis Roberson, Kameryn Philpot, Kiara Brooks, Nicole Luckett, Fenda Akiwumi, Neudy Carolina Nuñez (L-R) cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the new IBL SS student lounge./news/2021/usf-dedicates-new-space-to-celebrate-diversity.aspxCampus LifeInstitute on Black Life,MyUSF,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Student Success/news/2021/usf-black-advocacy-groups-unite.aspxUSF’s Black affinity groups and leaders are partnering in new ways to build a more equitable workplace and learning environment. Together, they are combining perspectives that represent Black faculty, staff, students and alumni to develop new ways to help combat systemic racism.Rocky D. BullWed, 31 Mar 2021 09:10:00 USF's Black advocacy groups unite to increase their impactUSF’s Black affinity groups and leaders are partnering in new ways to build a more equitable workplace and learning environment. Together, they are combining perspectives that represent Black faculty, staff, students and alumni to develop new ways to help combat systemic racism.MS Teams screenshot of a meeting with the USF Black Employee Steering Committee/news/2021/usf-black-advocacy-groups-unite.aspxCampus LifeAnti-racism,Black Experience,Institute on Black Life,Office of Multicultural Affairs/news/2021/celebrates-black-heritage-month.aspxBlack Heritage Month at the 51ÔÚÏß is designed to educate both the university and Tampa Bay communities on the importance of the history and significance of Black culture. Black Heritage Month provides an educational atmosphere for students, staff, faculty and alumni to celebrate and commemorate the contributions the Black community has made to society.Rocky D. BullMon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 USF is proud to Celebrate Black Heritage MonthBlack Heritage Month at the 51ÔÚÏß is designed to educate both the university and Tampa Bay communities on the importance of the history and significance of Black culture. Black Heritage Month provides an educational atmosphere for students, staff, faculty and alumni to celebrate and commemorate the contributions the Black community has made to society.A graphic celebrating Black Heritage Month /news/2021/celebrates-black-heritage-month.aspxUniversity NewsBlack Heritage Month,Office of Multicultural Affairs/news/2020/protests-against-racism-and-police-brutality-highlight-significance-of-continued-research-education.aspxUSF researchers have spent decades studying the many facets of civil unrest. They’ve witnessed activists spark effective change, demonstrations lead to destruction and communities become wary of police. They’ve educated tens of thousands of students on significant moments of history and how such history tends to repeat itself. It’s a lesson playing out nationally in response to the death of George Floyd with protests erupting thousands of miles away from where he died in Minneapolis police custody.Rocky D. BullWed, 03 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Nationwide protests highlight significance of continued research and education to prevent racismUSF researchers have spent decades studying the many facets of civil unrest. They’ve witnessed activists spark effective change, demonstrations lead to destruction and communities become wary of police. They’ve educated tens of thousands of students on significant moments of history and how such history tends to repeat itself. It’s a lesson playing out nationally in response to the death of George Floyd with protests erupting thousands of miles away from where he died in Minneapolis police custody.An image of protestors holding signs. Credit: Phil Roeder/news/2020/protests-against-racism-and-police-brutality-highlight-significance-of-continued-research-education.aspxResearch and InnovationDepartment of Criminology,Department of Psychology,Department of Sociology,Diversity Inclusion & Equal Opportunity,Office of Multicultural Affairs,School of Interdisciplinary Studies,USF Sarasota-Manatee/news/2019/usf-humanitarian-response-for-the-bahamas.aspxUSF World is partnering with USF Health, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Government, Caribbean Cultural Exchange and many other departments across campus to help support the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.Rocky D. BullSat, 14 Sep 2019 00:00:00 USF Humanitarian Response for the BahamasUSF World is partnering with USF Health, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Government, Caribbean Cultural Exchange and many other departments across campus to help support the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian.Asa Oxner, MD, assistant professor of medicine and vice chair for the Department of Internal Medicine in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine coordinates donations for the Bahamas./news/2019/usf-humanitarian-response-for-the-bahamas.aspxUSF Health,University NewsGlobal,Hurricane Dorian,Office of Multicultural Affairs,Student Government,USF Foundation