Student Events

Interested in being outdoors and getting your hands a bit dirty in the process? Then heres a event for you! VISTA Gardens is a 3.31 acre Hillsborough Country Garden Park that looks to preserve the native foliage and butterfly population.At this garden, volunteers would be helping out with tasks that needs to be done (planting, some weeding, composting, etc). Please be sure to bring some sunscreen and sun protection (caps/hats) in addition to water and snacks. Also be sure to wear closed toed shoes that you do not mind getting a bit dirty.Gardening gloves, tools, equipment, and guidance will be provided.If you have any questions about the event, contact service chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.eduIf you need a ride please let us know at least 3 days in advance, we cannot guarantee rides to everyone. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982770

Hey Bulls! Come join us and WellBuilt City in distributing food to those who need it at Waters Ave Church every Monday starting at 9:30 AM!IMPORTANT: Also sign up via SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-waters#/For assistance, please contact Service Chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982579

Florida is known for its crazy drivers and we all know how dangerous it can be if you don't know the rules of the road.Join us for an evening of safety, interactive activities, and fun with our BPASS event! We bring campus partners from USF and beyond to offer you the most educative and exciting experience for staying safe on or near our roadways.Contact ailer@usf.edu or goerckeb@usf.edu to learn how to join or for your group to participate. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982755

Tryout to be on our team! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983013

These volunteer opportunities include assisting Dhalia 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 2 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 2 PM-4PM - Address is 1815 E 148th Ave, Lutz, FL 33549, about a five-minute drive away from USF - Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather - IF there is enough donations, volunteers are always welcome to take some fruit or some bread home :)For questions contact Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu We cannot guarantee rides to any of our events.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982795

Looking to learn more about our culturally based Fraternities and Sororities at USF and can't attend our Original Convocation Dates? Attend this event to get an introduction to our MGC and NPHC communities! Doors open at 7:30 pm, and the event will begin at 8 pm. This event is the last make-up convocation for the fall 2025 semester. (Convocation is a requirement for any student planning to participate in intake for an NPHC or MGC organization.) Attire: Business Casual --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982927

Join us for a free meal, fellowship, and discussion. If you need a ride please reach out and we will arrange for pick up and drop off! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983112

*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 plantsBe prepared to get dirty!Pleasure be sure to have: -Closed toed shoes -Dress for the weather -WaterIf you have any questions contact Service Chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu. For questions the day of, contact Jessica Brenner at jeccabrerr@gmail.com or 702-809-7505If 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=1982632

Hey Bulls! Join us at WellFed community food pantry in conjunction with UACDC! We will be distributing free, nutritious food to those in need in the community.IMPORTANT: Please sign up through: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-harvest#/ (signing up for this event will automatically redirect you here) 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 9am-11am. The Red Line at Bullrunner goes close to this park, just across the street.If you have any questions beforehand contact service chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982514

Celebrate the start of the Mid-Autumn Festival with a magical night under the moon! Join us for Bulls Nite Out: Mid-Autumn Festival Kickoff, featuring traditional treats like mooncakes, cultural crafts, lantern-making, and live performances. Come experience the beauty, legends, and togetherness of this cherished festival—right here on campus! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982282

The Bay Chapel Food Pantry is open every Saturday from 9:30 am - 11:30 am. We are located at 19911 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647 (in front of Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church). Volunteers should arrive at 8:30 am to assist with preparation. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982138

Join Rotaract in helping to sort and pack food donations at Feeding Tampa Bay's headquarters!NEW LOCATION: Causeway Center 3624 Causeway Boulevard Tampa, FL United StatesSpecial directions to the new location can be found here: https://volunteer.feedingtampabay.org/special-direction-page/a19Rh000000A5bjIAC- Wear closed toed shoes (THIS IS A REQUIREMENT) - Once at the site, a Feeding Tampa Bay staff will check you inIf you have any questions reach out to Service Chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu or on GroupMe DISCLAIMER: We cannot guarantee rides for any events. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982691

Come see our exhibition! --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982727

Hey Bulls! Come join us and WellBuilt City in distributing food to those who need it at Waters Ave Church every Monday starting at 9:30 AM!IMPORTANT: Also sign up via SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eadaa2ba2fec70-waters#/For assistance, please contact Service Chair Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982580

Join us for a special Civic Conversation Series event in honor of Constitution Day: “Constitutional Insights: Exploring Law, Rights & Civic Power”This interactive and educational workshop invites students to engage directly with the principles and practices of constitutional law. Led by a guest speaker who specializes in constitutional law, this event will explore the rights, responsibilities, and freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and how they shape our civic life.Through discussions and hands-on exercises, students will:Understand key constitutional principles and their impact on everyday life.Examine current constitutional issues and how they relate to modern-day challenges.Reflect on their role as active citizens in a democratic society and the power of legal advocacy.This event is designed to empower students with the knowledge and tools to be informed and active participants in civic life. --- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983027

These volunteer opportunities include assisting Dhalia 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 2 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 2 PM-4PM - Address is 1815 E 148th Ave, Lutz, FL 33549, about a five-minute drive away from USF - Please wear closed-toed shoes and dress for the weather - IF there is enough donations, volunteers are always welcome to take some fruit or some bread home :)For questions contact Christian Grippaldi at cgrippaldi@usf.edu We cannot guarantee rides to any of our events.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1982796

The Lunchtime Leadership Series is a CLCE program where Tampa Bay community and corporate partners who practice ethical, empowering, and inclusive leadership are invited to discuss leadership as it is practiced within their organization. This program encourages student persistence by creating a pathway for connections between students and the wider Tampa Bay community. It allows them to see the value of NACE competencies in action. We invite participation from all who want to learn how the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough & Pasco Counties practices leadership.What will you gain? - Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders - Insights into leadership practice - An opportunity to refine your leadership philosophy--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1983026

The CERT program is critical to engage everyone in the United States in making their communities safer, more prepared, and more resilient when incidents occur. Community-based preparedness planning allows us to prepare for and respond to anticipated disruptions and potential hazards following a disaster. Studies of behavior following disasters have shown that groups working together in the disaster period perform more effectively if there has been prior planning and training for disaster response.The CERT Basic Training provides individuals who complete this course with the basic skills required to help themselves and help others in the event of a catastrophic disaster since emergency services personnel cannot help everyone immediately. By working together, the CERT Basic training will prepare lay responders to be able to help save lives and protect property using the basic techniques in this course. With training and practice, and by working as a team, you will be able to protect yourself and maximize your capability to help the greatest number of people after a disaster. The target audience for this course is individuals who desire the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and respond to a disaster.CERT Basic Training Program ModulesUnit 1: Disaster Preparedness Unit 2: CERT Organization Unit 3: Disaster Medical Operations Part 1 Unit 4: Disaster Medical Operations Part 2 Unit 5: Disaster Psychology Unit 6: Fire Safety and Utility Controls Unit 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations Unit 8: Terrorism, Hazmat & CBRNE Unit 9: Disaster Simulation & EvaluationOverall Course ObjectivesUpon completing this course, the participants should be able to: 1. Take steps to prepare themselves, their families, and their communities for a disaster; 2. Describe the function and organization of a CERT program and the role CERTs serve in immediate disaster response; 3. Recognize life-threatening conditions and apply appropriate life-saving techniques, conduct patient head-to-toe assessments, employ basic treatment for injuries, and understand disaster medical operations; 4. Describe the post-disaster emotional environment and the steps that volunteers can take to relieve their own stressors and those of disaster survivors; 5. Identify and reduce potential fire hazards in their homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods and perform basic fire suppression strategies, resources, and safety measures; 6. Describe the most common techniques associated with light search and rescue operations including identifying planning and size-up requirements, searching a structure, debris removal, survivor extrication, and rescuer safety; and 7. Explain current terrorism trends and measures CERT volunteers can take to increase preparedness before and safety during a terrorism incident.In addition to the overall course objectives listed above, each unit has specific objectives.--- Event Details: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/rsvp?id=1979343

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=1982357

*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 plantsBe prepared to get dirty!Pleasure be sure to have: -Closed toed shoes -Dress for the weather -WaterIf you have any questions contact Service Chair Christian at cgrippaldi@usf.edu. For questions the day of, contact Jessica Brenner at jeccabrerr@gmail.com or 702-809-7505If 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=1982633