The USF Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is proud to host an art exhibit this semester, Quilting Our History: An Exhibit of Quilts by Lauren Austin, which will open on Monday, February 12. . . . . Lauren Austin is a Florida-based storytelling artist who has worked for over 30 years in the medium of quilts. Austin’s work merges her own life story with that of Black history and cultural memory. Her quilts are large-scale mixed media pieces, incorporating photographic processes, stone lithograph, beading, hand-stitching, and hand-dyed fabrics.. . . . There is an open house reception on 2/12 from 2:00-3:30pm in CMC 202. Additionally, there will be two free companion events – a fabric artbook workshop on February 21 and a public lecture on February 22. More information about the exhibit and events can be found at: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/womens-gender-studies/news-and-events/austin.aspx.. . . . To schedule an appointment to see the exhibit, both for individuals and groups, email us at cas-wgs@usf.edu. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1954843

Come join us for free coffee and some company! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958354

Come join the Latin Dance Club! Meet new people, make friends, and learn salsa, bachata, and more! We're open to everyone and teach all the basics! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958643

****PLEASE MAKE SURE TO ALSO SIGN UP ON THE EVENTBRITE SITE IN ADDITION TO BULLSCONNECT**** . . . . Sign up link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tradewinds-st-pete-beach-cleanup-tickets-789218322247?aff=oddtdtcreator. . . . Want to spend some time at the beach while cleaning it up, helping the environment, and earning service hours for it? Come join us cleaning up St. Pete Beach on Saturday May 11th from 8-10am.. . . . TIME: 8:00AM - 10:00 AM. . . . LOCATION: TradeWinds Island Grand Resort - 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL.. . . . PARKING:. . -Park in the south parking lot. . -Parking is free for the duration of the cleanup event. . . . Please make sure you:. . -Wear appropriate clothing for the weather. . -Bring a water bottle (water refill station would be provided), sunscreen, and a hat. . -WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES. . -Clothes you do not mind getting dirty. . . . Cleanup supplies such as reusable gloves, trash bags, trash pickers, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and bug spray would be provided.. . . . If you have any questions, please contact Angela Atta-Armah at attaarmaha@usf.edu.. . . . If you need a ride, please message the Groupme carpool chat atleast 3 days in advance.. . **RIDES CANNOT BE GURANTEED** --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958465

Interested in learning about organizations that have a dedication to protecting our oceans? Join us as we meet with these organizations such as Keeping Pinellas Beautiful (the organizer behind many of our St. Pete Beach Cleanups and Moccasin Lake Cleanup), Roots and Shoots, USF College of Marine Science, and more!. . . . ****PLEASE REGISTER ON THE EVENTBRITE IN ADDITION TO REGISTERING ON BULLSCONNECT****. . . . Event link registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-oceans-day-celebration-tickets-873447784837?aff=oddtdtcreator. . . . This event would be around the same location (approx. 5 minute walk) after the St. Pete Beach cleanup that is occurring earlier in the morning.. . . . LOCATION: Rumfish Resort Lawn - 6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 37706. . . . Be sure to bring some water and wear appropriate clothing for the weather.. . . . If you have any questions reach out to Angela Atta-Armah at attaarmaha@usf.edu. . . If you need a ride reach out to the Groupme carpooling chat atleast 3 days before.. . ***RIDES CANNOT BE GURANTEED*** --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958466

The USF Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is proud to host an art exhibit this semester, Quilting Our History: An Exhibit of Quilts by Lauren Austin, which will open on Monday, February 12. . . . . Lauren Austin is a Florida-based storytelling artist who has worked for over 30 years in the medium of quilts. Austin’s work merges her own life story with that of Black history and cultural memory. Her quilts are large-scale mixed media pieces, incorporating photographic processes, stone lithograph, beading, hand-stitching, and hand-dyed fabrics.. . . . There is an open house reception on 2/12 from 2:00-3:30pm in CMC 202. Additionally, there will be two free companion events – a fabric artbook workshop on February 21 and a public lecture on February 22. More information about the exhibit and events can be found at: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/departments/womens-gender-studies/news-and-events/austin.aspx.. . . . To schedule an appointment to see the exhibit, both for individuals and groups, email us at cas-wgs@usf.edu. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1954844