Join the Department of Molecular Biosciences and the MBS Graduate Student Association this Friday for a seminar talk given by PhD Candidate Karla Diaz Castillo. Students are encouraged to arrive early, as coffee will be served prior to the event from 9am to 9:30am. The seminar will begin promptly at 9:30am and finish at or around 10:30am. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1974237

Volunteer in the Garden. . . . Every Friday | 9:00am-11:00am. . . . Volunteering is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding things you can do to make an impact in the University Area community. By volunteering at University Area CDC, you have the opportunity to help shape a community and provide services to local residents. We look forward to having you join us and positively impacting the University Area community!. . . . Questions? Please contact Sara Román, Outreach Coordinator, at 813-558-5212 x 403 or sroman@uacdc.org. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1959218

GARDENING (On-going). . Join us in increasing access to healthy food by filling new seed trays, pruning the plants, weeding beds, harvesting ready food, tending to seedlings, and transferring mature seedlings into available bed spaces, as well as working the compost pile.. . Location: Harvest Hope Community Garden (13704 North 20th Street · Tampa, FL 33613). . Estimated Duration: 2 hours. . Availability: Every Friday | 9:30am-11:30am --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972187

Join us in the Student Technology Center, located in Nelson Poynter Memorial Library, for a crash-course workshop on crocheting!. . Weekly, Friday's all day --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1977341

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=1961700

*IMPORTANT: TRANSPORTATION CANNOT BE GUARANTEED*. . . . Have a interest for gardening or want to try something new? Join us at the community garden in Ybor.. . . . Rotaract, with WellBuilt City, helped create this community garden from scratch in 2022 in one of the most needed zip codes.. . . . Tasks:. . -Maintaining the garden. . -Help with planting and fertilizing the plants. . . . Be prepared to get dirty!. . . . Pleasure be sure to have:. . -Closed toed shoes. . -Dress for the weather. . -Water. . . . If you have any questions contact event leader Angela Atta-Armah at attaarmaha@usf.edu. For questions the day of, contact Jessica Brenner at jeccabrerr@gmail.com or 702-809-7505. . . . If you are in need of a ride, please reach out to the GroupMe at least 3 days in advance. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972781