Are you interested in employment before or after graduation as an F-1 student?. . Please review the information on the Office of International Services’ website on OPT to understand what OPT is and how you may be eligible for it during your academic program or after completion of your program. Also, watch the OPT Informational Videos to review your options and how you may apply.. . Are you interested in applying for Optional Practical Training, or OPT?. . Join the OIS International Advisors for a Q&A. During this session, we will provide a space for discussion regarding Optional Practical training. Please bring your questions and concerns on OPT; we would happily advise. You must have already reviewed the provided OPT information on the OIS website prior to attending this OPT Q&A. Please come with developed questions!. . --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1947788

Join us at WellFed Community's food pantry and community garden in conjunction with UACDC!. . . . IMPORTANT: also please sign up on https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this event will automatically redirect you here). . . . Volunteers can choose to either work outside in the garden that grows healthy produce for the local community or inside at the pantry distributing food to people in need. Close-toed shoes are needed and dress for the weather as it is outdoor! . . . . This event will be at Harvest Hope Park (13704 N 20th St Tampa, FL, 33613), about a 5 minute drive away from campus every Friday from 10am-12pm. The Red Line at bullrunner goes close to this park, just across the street. . . . . If you have any questions beforehand contact service chair Trong at tvo10@usf.edu. If you have any questions the day of the event contact event leader Mary Mackenzie at 813-707-3628 or mary@wellbuilt.city. . . . Navigation Link: https://goo.gl/maps/KbtRfC28GEyu8CXX7 --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1957781

Each club must have at least two representatives attend this training. Attendees may only represent one organization unless approved by Cassie Benjamin (cbenjamin1@usf.edu). Organizations are strongly encouraged to send more than two representatives. Advisors are not required to attend but are encouraged to do so. Please RSVP here and list the organization you will be representing that day. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1956977

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=1954815

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. . . . . IMPORTANT: Please also sign up using this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tradewinds-st-pete-beach-cleanup-tickets-789218322247?aff=oddtdtcreator as well as bullsconnect. . . . . TIME: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM. . . . WHERE: TradeWinds Island Grand Resort - 5500 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL. We will meet at the south end of the resort in the starred area below. Please park in the south parking lot and look for us on the beach!. . . . WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear closed toed shoes and clothing you don't mind getting dirty. We recommend a hat or sunglasses too.. . . . WHAT TO EXPECT: All cleanup supplies are provided including reusable gloves, trash bags, trash pickers, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, and bug spray. A water refill station will be available, please bring a refillable water bottle.. . . . PARKING: When you arrive at TradeWinds, please park in the south parking lot near the entrance. Volunteers can park here for free for the duration of the cleanup event.. . . . If you have any questions, please contact Suhas Das at suhasdas@usf.edu. If you need a ride please reach out to that email or our groupme at least three days in advance. Please understand that we are students and cannot guarantee a ride to any event. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1957779

Looking for runners and volunteers!! 5k benefiting the Anchin Center at the USF College of Education. The Anchin Center provides free professional development opportunities for College of Education students and teachers in the field --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958331