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=1954806

These volunteer opportunities include assisting Mary Mac with setting up The Well's mobile Kinship Free Markets, assisting with food distribution, and packing/cleaning up once the market ends. . . Join WellBuilt City and us in distributing food to those who need it at Mort Park every Wednesday starting at 1 PM! . . IMPORTANT: on top of this, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this on bullsconnect will automatically redirect here). . . . . - Meet at Mort Park to help stock shelves and hand out food to clients that come in every Wednesday at 1 PM-3PM. . - Address is 1815 E 148th Ave, Lutz, FL 33549, about a ten-minute drive away from Tampa . . - Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather . . . . Contact service chair Ben Meyer at benjaminmeyer@usf.edu (you can also find his information in the officers tab) for any inquiry --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1947534

Join us with your end-of-semester tasks and enjoy some food and refreshers in this stressful period! Who said you can't be productive AND have fun at the same time? --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1957919

Complete All 6 tasks by the end of the Spring 2024 Semester and you will receives a . . 2023-24 "I AM A USF THEATRE & DANCE STAN!" t-shirt.. . Additionally, ALL current USF students who complete the challenge will be entered in a drawing forthe GRAND PRIZE = TWO ROUNDTRIP TICKETS* FROM Southwest Airlines!. . . . When You RSVP to this event – you will get emails about the upcoming events that can be used for each Task!. . . . Check-in and Register for Each Task's Credit on the Day of the Performance!. . --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1944112

To all accomplished USF graduates, hearty congratulations on navigating the seasons of semesters with success! . . . . Join us at the International Student Success Center to add a personal touch to your graduation caps. . . . . Commemorate this milestone with a cap that reflects your journey and achievements! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1957829

Come down to the FAO building to get a study room all week long before and during finals week! You guys got this! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1957838