Feb. 24 - March 2, 2025

Supraja Anand named senior member of National Academy of Inventors

Supraja Anand, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, is one of nine USF faculty members named to the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) class of 2025 senior members. The new members will be celebrated during the Senior Member Induction Ceremony at NAI’s 14th Annual Conference taking place June 23-26 in Atlanta. Read more.

School of Aging Studies faculty review the needs of older adults in five Florida counties

Lindsay Peterson, PhD, research assistant professor in the School of Aging Studies, and Debra Dobbs, PhD, professor and interim director of the School of Aging Studies, collaborated with the Senior Connection Center, a nonprofit organization, to produce a sweeping review of the needs of older adults in the center’s five-county service area which includes Hardee, Hillsborough, Highlands, Manatee, and Polk counties. Read more.

CSD faculty and students participate in Anthropology Day

Faculty and students from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) participated in Anthropology Day on Feb. 17. Hosted by the Department of Anthropology and several student organizations, the event provided an opportunity for students across disciplines to explore anthropological work and research, engage in discussion, and learn about the interdisciplinary nature of the fields.

Nominations open for CBCS Student Employee of the Year

The CBCS Office of Human Resources is accepting nominations for the Student Employee of the Year award until March 28. This award recognizes one Federal Work Study student/student assistant (9190) and one graduate assistant for their achievement in reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of the student’s overall contribution to the department. Recipients will be announced during Student Employee Appreciation Week in April. Nominations should be submitted using this form.

The awardees will receive an award certificate, a photo on the CBCS Wall of Fame, and a cake/balloon presentation by a human resources team member.

CBCS in the News

Thieves targeting athletes charged in Tampa

WTSP

"Bryanna Fox is a professor of criminology at USF and a former FBI agent. 'The cell phone towers that are corresponding to those crime scenes all have user data to show whose cell phone was paying off that tower.'"

Publications

Hernandez, R., Chen, J., Kwon, S., Martinez, L., Martinez, A., Alemany, G. M., ... & Moskowitz, J. T. (2025). Impacts of a Church-Based Positive Psychological Intervention in Spanish-Speaking Hispanics/Latinos with Uncontrolled Hypertension: Results from the¡ Alegrate! Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Happiness Studies, 26(3), 24. s10902-024-00854-4

Li, K., Tang, F., Kwon, S., & Jiang, Y. (2024). Social Isolation and Depressive Symptoms of Older Chinese Immigrants: The Mediating Effect of Activity Engagement. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 00914150241297414.

Defense of a Doctoral Dissertation

Title: Public Stigma Toward Adult Survivors of Adverse Childhood Experiences

Student: Britani M. Holland, MSW, LCSW

Program: Social Work

Date: Friday, March 7

Time: 9 a.m.

Location: MHC 1442 & Microsoft Teams

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

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 mental health, behavioral health, and addiction. Start the course today.

Nominations open for 2025 Dean's Awards

Nomination deadline: March 7

The CBCS Faculty Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Dean’s Awards. Nominations are due to Nickie Zenn, EdS, (nzenn@usf.edu) by Friday, March 7. Learn more.

Rehabilitation Counseling and Disability Sciences Virtual Information Session

March 13 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Registration required

The Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Disabilities Sciences program will hold a virtual information session on Thursday, March 13, from noon - 1 p.m.

Nominations open for CBCS Recognition Award Program

Nomination deadline: March 15

The CBCS Recognition Award Program recognizes the contributions of two administrative, staff, and/or OPS/temporary employees for their extraordinary achievement in the workplace. Nominations may be submitted using this form. Any supporting documents should be emailed to Elizabeth Correia (eccorreia@usf.edu).

Building Community Post-COVID conference flyer

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)

Attend this one-day conference to understand the problems facing older adults and their caregivers across the care continuum 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

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.

Risk to Resilience: Innovations in Human Trafficking Research and Response

April 25 | 9 a.m. - noon and 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

USF St. Petersburg Campus | SLC 2100

This symposium and workshop will bring together subject matter experts to discuss innovations in human trafficking research and response. The event will include individual speakers, a panel discussion on collaborative approaches to combat human trafficking, and community partner information tables. For more information, contact Melissa Carlson at mbarongi@usf.edu.

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

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