Jan. 27- Feb. 2, 2025

Faculty and staff honored at Length of Service recognition event

USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Dean Julie Serovich, PhD, welcomed the college's faculty and staff to the MHC atrium on Thursday afternoon to celebrate those who have reached milestones in their career at USF. The 74 staff and faculty members who were recognized at the ceremony represented a collective 795 years of service. Read more.

Selah Freedom on Human Trafficking Awareness and New York City Holidays Tour

Bay Focus 709 | WCLF

"We had researchers on all three campuses. We have Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota, but we were all working in isolation. It was my vision that together we could do more, so USF agreed and funded the beginning of this Trafficking In Persons research lab."

Mental Health & Wellness in the Workplace Course

Learn to attract and retain talent by creating a workplace culture that fosters wellness and allows for the free expression of issues related to employee's mental health, behavioral health, and addiction. Start the course today.

Building Community in a Post-COVID Era for Older Adults and Their Families

March 27 | 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Registration required

Embassy Suites (3705 Spectrum Blvd)

Older adults in the community in need of care and support struggle with loneliness and social connections post-COVID which can affect their health and well-being. Attend this one-day conference to understand the problems facing older adults and their caregivers across the care continuum (community, assisted living, nursing home, and hospice) from health and aging service professionals and learn about services and resources to address issues related to loneliness, social isolation, grief, and bereavement.

Duvall Conference: “Collaborating to Tackle Local Substance Misuse: Creating Connections and Building a Community Academic Partnership”

April 2 | 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Registration required

USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus Student Center Ballroom

Are you passionate about addressing addiction and substance misuse in your community? This interdisciplinary event, presented by the Duvall Initiative and the USF School of Social Work, welcomes Sarasota-Manatee community members and professionals, as well as USF faculty, staff, and students. Prepare for a day of inspiring discussions, learning, and networking that will spark action and collaboration.

CBCS Faculty & Staff Assembly

April 18 | 9:30-11 a.m.

MHC Atrium Lobby

All CBCS faculty and staff are encouraged to attend in person. The event will also be available on Teams.

Fiesta by the Bay for Autism

April 26 | Doors open at 6 p.m.

USF Alumni Center | Registration and sponsorships

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (CARD-USF) will host its annual fundraiser Fiesta by the Bay for Autism on Saturday, April 26 at the USF Alumni Center. This family-friendly event provides an evening full of fun, entertainment, food, and a silent auction. Funds raised from the event support CARD-USF's Autism Services Fund. Facebook event page: 2025 Fiesta by the Bay for Autism Fundraiser