Wake Up Tampa Bay is a mindfulness and meditation group for people aged 18 to 35.. . . . Come join us for our biweekly meditation and discussion in the Lotus Hall of the Florida Community Of Mindfulness Practice Center (~20-25 minutes from USF Tampa Campus). . . . . We will guide you through a 20-30 minute sitting meditation, followed by 10 minutes of walking meditation. Then we will read from a Dharma book together, discuss the teachings and share how we apply them to our life.. . . . Afterwards we will have tea and snacks downstairs in the Sangha Hall.. . Arrive late or leave early as needed. There is no charge for this event.. . There will be a greeter outside from 6:45-7:00 to direct you to the proper building.. . . . *COVID-19 Update: FCM welcomes all individuals to attend our events in person, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are not required, although people may choose to mask at any time. We ask members and non-members to please stay home if they are currently experiencing any signs of any transmissible illness, including COVID-19.. . . . *All Wake Up Tampa Bay events are alcohol, drug, and animal product free. Everyone aged 18 to 35 is welcome, but we ask that all who come do so with a clear mind and an open heart. Please leave cynicism and offensive speech at the door, and if you are intoxicated or otherwise under the influence, we ask that you wait for another time to join us.. . . . The building's address is difficult to see. It is an old church painted green. If you are coming from Hillsborough Ave. turn right one Lambright just past the Swann Motel. If you are coming from Busch, turn left on Lambright just before the Swann Motel. We are your first left off of Lambright.. . . . For more info, visit:. . http://www.floridamindfulness.org/WakeUpTampaBay. . . . https://www.meetup.com/Wake-Up-Tampa --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958080

Wake Up Tampa Bay is a mindfulness and meditation group for people aged 18 to 35.. . . . Come join us for our biweekly meditation and discussion in the Lotus Hall of the Florida Community Of Mindfulness Practice Center (~20-25 minutes from USF Tampa Campus). . . . . We will guide you through a 20-30 minute sitting meditation, followed by 10 minutes of walking meditation. Then we will read from a Dharma book together, discuss the teachings and share how we apply them to our life.. . . . Afterwards we will have tea and snacks downstairs in the Sangha Hall.. . Arrive late or leave early as needed. There is no charge for this event.. . There will be a greeter outside from 6:45-7:00 to direct you to the proper building.. . . . *COVID-19 Update: FCM welcomes all individuals to attend our events in person, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are not required, although people may choose to mask at any time. We ask members and non-members to please stay home if they are currently experiencing any signs of any transmissible illness, including COVID-19.. . . . *All Wake Up Tampa Bay events are alcohol, drug, and animal product free. Everyone aged 18 to 35 is welcome, but we ask that all who come do so with a clear mind and an open heart. Please leave cynicism and offensive speech at the door, and if you are intoxicated or otherwise under the influence, we ask that you wait for another time to join us.. . . . The building's address is difficult to see. It is an old church painted green. If you are coming from Hillsborough Ave. turn right one Lambright just past the Swann Motel. If you are coming from Busch, turn left on Lambright just before the Swann Motel. We are your first left off of Lambright.. . . . For more info, visit:. . http://www.floridamindfulness.org/WakeUpTampaBay. . . . https://www.meetup.com/Wake-Up-Tampa --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958105

Summer Plant Festival. . Date: June 15th, 2024. . Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. . . . $10 Admission. . Free for USF Botanical Gardens Members. . Free for USF faculty, staff and students with their USF ID. . Children under the age of 12 are free. . . . USF Botanical Garden membership entitles you to 30 minutes earlier on Saturday and Sunday, starting at 8:30 AM. Be the first to explore our vendor selections.. . . . Featuring plant vendors as well as food and treats! Vendors at this event are commercial growers and local clubs from throughout the state and are expert growers, who are available to field your questions. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958337

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=1954851

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=1954852

Hey Bulls! Want to get service hours while also playing with dogs and cats? Then this is the perfect event for you! Humane Society of Tampa Bay is a huge animal shelter, and they need our help. Service will include:. . -walking the dogs. . -cleaning kennels. . -playing with cats. . and more. Come on out and serve a great cause!. . . . https://humanesocietytampa.org/. . --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958301