Join the Virtual Book Club @ the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus in reading The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan!. . . . RSVP for your free copy (mailed to you!) and the link to access the first meeting. Book requests will be available until Friday, January 24th at 4:00 p.m. or until we run out. *Please note, Staff & Faculty will not receive a free book.. . . . Worried about getting your book in time? No need to read prior to this first meeting, where we'll start the conversation about our first read.. . . . About the Book:. . . . Four mothers, four daughters, four families whose histories shift with the four winds depending on who's "saying" the stories. In 1949 four Chinese women, recent immigrants to San Francisco, begin meeting to eat dim sum, play mahjong, and talk. United in shared unspeakable loss and hope, they call themselves the Joy Luck Club. Rather than sink into tragedy, they choose to gather to raise their spirits and money. "To despair was to wish back for something already lost. Or to prolong what was already unbearable." Forty years later the stories and history continue.. . . . With wit and sensitivity, Amy Tan examines the sometimes painful, often tender, and always deep connection between mothers and daughters. As each woman reveals her secrets, trying to unravel the truth about her life, the strings become more tangled, more entwined. Mothers boast or despair over daughters, and daughters roll their eyes even as they feel the inextricable tightening of their matriarchal ties. Tan is an astute storyteller, enticing readers to immerse themselves into these lives of complexity and mystery.. . . . “The Joy Luck Club is one of my favorite books. From the moment I first started reading it, I knew it was going to be incredible. For me, it was one of those once-in-a-lifetime reading experiences that you cherish forever. It inspired me as a writer and still remains hugely inspirational.” —Kevin Kwan, author of Crazy Rich Asians --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958969

Get an exclusive learning experience with USF Student Government by joining us at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee! Here you will get the chance to chat with Capitol personnel, including government officials, while representing the green and gold.. . . . Day at The Capitol consists of tours of the Florida Capitol which include the Senate Chamber, House Chamber and The Supreme court of Florida, panel discussions on important and relevant topics of interest for the state of Florida, and a lunch and reception filled with distinguished guests for an opportunity to have one on one conversations that you would find difficult to have other than at this event.. . . . This event is a great opportunity for students to expand their knowledge of government and to explore different aspects of this field which can offer jobs for their futures. The goal of the event is for our attendees to enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity while expanding their knowledge, networking with state leaders, while showcasing the greatness of USF!. . . . All attendees must attend a training session & will sign up for their date during their registration.. . . . Training sessions are scheduled for: . . • Monday, January 13th, 10am-11am and 1pm-2pm. . • Tuesday, January 14th, 2pm - 3pm and 5pm - 6pm. . . . The Tampa campus will take buses that leave campus at 5:30am (tentative) on Tuesday, January 21 and will return late that night.. . . . The Sarasota-Manatee and St. Petersburg campuses will leave campus at 5:30am (tentative) on Tuesday, January 21 and return later.. . . . You should RSVP for your home campus, as you will travel with the campus that you choose in your RSVP.. . . . Spots are limited, so RSVP today! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1970821

Join our Learn to Row and master the basics of this rewarding sport. No experience needed! Just hop in and give it a try! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973034

On-ice Practice --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1961563

Join us for an official USF Figure Skating Club practice at the Advent Health Center Ice.. . . . All levels, beginner to high level skaters are welcome!. . . . Cost to attend is $9 and can be purchased at the front desk of the facility, Advent Health Center Ice. Email mariagruszczynski@usf.edu or erwinl@usf.edu if you have any questions! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1962370

Step into a world of art that celebrates individuality and the power of expression. Each piece is as unique as its creator, showcasing the beauty of imagination. 🖌️💫. . . . Join us for our "Odds and Ends" exhibition between Tuesday, January 21st and Friday, January 30th from 10 AM-5 PM at the Centre Gallery. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1958521

Interested in learning more about earning the Global Citizens Award? Attend this workshop to get started! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972836

Learn to ask about past medical history in Mandarin. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972608

Therapy dogs from Project PUP will be visiting the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library to welcome students to campus for the Spring semester. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972850

Consultation Corner with Steve Mercier, Student Programs Manager, Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement. . . . Consultation topics: BullsConnect technical advice and troubleshooting, constitution and election procedures, succession planning, registration and re-registration assistance, policy training and guidance, recruitment, and growth strategies.. . --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972722

General body meeting where each branch is represented in Student Government --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973145

Practice schedule for the USF Coed Sailing Team alongside the USF Varsity Women's Team. . . . -Practices are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays ranging from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Wednesdays. . -If you have any sailing experience, please email either dajasir@usf.edu (requirement chair) or hporrata@usf.edu (president) to learn about opportunities to join the USF Sailing Team. . . . *Practices are limited to members who have some form of previous sailing experience due to safety concerns and the risks involved in the sport* --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1962891

Join us at The Well's Kinship Free Market in conjunction with UACDC, to distribute free groceries in our community! This would be held in the parking lot area of the apartment.. . . . IMPORTANT: Also please sign up on https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this event will automatically redirect you here).. . . . Volunteers will work to help set up the mobile market (tent, tables, etc), distribute free healthy groceries to neighbors, and break down/pack up once the market is complete. Please wear close-toed shoes and dress for the weather as it is outdoor!. . . . The event will be held every Tuesday afternoon from 4:45 to 6:45, in the parking lot of Uptown Sky, Tampa's newest sliding scale rent apartment building (13603 N 12th St &, E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613), 5-7 minutes west of USF campus.. . . . If you have any questions beforehand contact service chair Angela Atta-Armah at attaarmaha@usf.edu. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973395

First event of the semester --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972028

Join faculty program leaders and USF Education Abroad staff to learn more about the program and have your questions answered! See the online program brochure to learn more about this opportunity beforehand:. . . . https://educationabroad.global.usf.edu/_portal/tds-program-brochure?programid=23251 --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972212

Practice for Men's Soccer Club --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1964269

Searching for a summer internship? Join PSA as we discuss different opportunities and where to look for internships! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972804

Every Tuesday, you can expect powerful worship, an impactful biblical message, prayer and response and a time to connect with and meet new friends in our Christian community! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973640

UAMWA's introductory meeting for the Spring semester. We will introduce the new E-Board, our club's mission, and our events for the semester! Food Provided --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1972494

𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃, 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒, 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐘, 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏, & 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973196

Come join USF HOSA for a welcome back social full of fun board games, free pizza and learning more about HOSA: FHP! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1973191