FEBRUARY 2022 | HARBOR NOTES NEWS | USF ST. PETERSBURG CAMPUS
A WORLDVIEW
Conference on World Affairs focuses on nexus between global challenges and local issues
Distinguished speakers across the political spectrum and from a diversity of cultures convened at the 2022 St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs. The conference brought together diplomats, scientists, lawyers, journalists and thousands of community members to provide both a global and local perspective on the biggest challenges facing our world. READ MORE
ART CROSSES THE BAY
USF offers first look at new creative space with Contemporary Art Museum expansion into St. Petersburg
The University of South Florida is increasing opportunities for students and the public to engage with the arts. With the build-out of 3,100 square feet of space, USF’s College of The Arts is expanding its museum into St. Petersburg.

The new gallery, named Generator: USF Contemporary Art Museum, will be an incubator of new ideas and artistic experimentation with time-based art installations. READ MORE
EQUIPPING YOUNG PEOPLE
Diversity and inclusion programs expand through support from out of state donations and grants
Two programs that support underrepresented students in higher education will expand thanks to sizable grants and donations to the USF St. Petersburg campus.

Major support for one of the programs came from donors who live in another state and learned about the initiative online.
IMPROVING PORT SAFETY
Predicting high cross-currents near south Florida ports using machine learning
Ports and container ships have received attention in the past year vis-a-vis supply chain issues and the Ever Given ship getting lodged in the Suez Canal.

Scientists at USF College of Marine Science have developed a way to use machine learning to better predict the conditions that are hazardous to ships entering ports. READ MORE
A COMMUNITY MILESTONE
Listening to Babies professional training series concludes with 10th anniversary
Celebrating its 10th anniversary and final session in the series, the professional development training known as Listening to Babies will reflect back on meaningful community progress and lessons learned to support the social, emotional and learning development of young African American and Hispanic children. It will also look ahead to where future gains can be made to fulfill unmet goals. READ MORE
ADVANCING ON
Ethics and Debate team prepares for its first national competition
For the first time, the Ethics and Debate team will compete in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl on February 26 and 27.

The team of students from USF St. Petersburg and USF Tampa campuses placed second in their regional competition, earning them a spot in the national championship in Cincinnati, Ohio. The virtual event will include teams from 36 colleges and universities. READ MORE
PUSHING BOUNDARIES
Diversity and Inclusion Conference focuses on forging a brighter future for everyone
More than 160 students, activists and educators from Florida colleges and universities gathered to discuss social justice issues in higher education at the third annual Diversity & Inclusion Conference on February 19.

Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs at the St. Petersburg campus, the conference aimed to enhance understanding around concepts of diversity and social justice. READ MORE
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