USF Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement

Hey Bulls!

Is your organization doing great things?

Do you want to recognize an outstanding member who is making a contribution to USF of the Tampa Community?

Have you worked on a great collaborative program with another student organization?

Do you want acknowledge a great nonprofit partner?

If you answered yes to any of these, APPLY NOW FOR THE 2022 CELEBRATION OF LEADERSHIP AWARDS!

Applications available through March 1, 2022: https://bit.ly/3sqeLPT

Join the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE) on February 15, 2022 at 12:30pm for a conversation about local, national, and global inequality with Dr. Fenda Akiwumi, Director of the USF Institute on Black Life, Yvette Lewis, President of NAACPHillsborough, and Delaenam Akahoho, Graduate Assistant for USF Multicultural Affairs. Our featured panelists will share their thoughts about how to empower and promote inclusion, ensure more equal opportunities, and advocate for policies that ensure greater equality for all, particularly in holistic health and wellness outcomes for communities of color. This is a pre-approved event for USF Global Citizens Project.

Contact Dris Stephen at [email protected] with any questions or to request reasonable accommodations.

USF Community Members RSVP on BullsConnect: https://cglink.me/2k5/r1453489

Week of Welcome continues with BullsConnect Day!

There are great opportunities to get involved at USF all day in the Marshall Student Center. Stop by for the Volunteer Fair, Stampede of Service Kickoff and Student Organization Fair.

Welcome back, Bulls! Come join us for BullsConnect Day next Thursday, January 13, 2022 in the Marshall Student Center to explore ways to get involved with the CLCE, community partners, and registered student organizations this semester!

Get all the details and RSVP at https://bullsconnect.usf.edu.

Today we are celebrating Election Hero Day in recognition of the outstanding work of our local election officials, staff, poll workers, and others who continue to support safe, secure, and accessible elections for all voters.

Americans turned out to vote in record numbers during the 2020 presidential election, a feat which would not have been possible without the dedication and determination of our election workers. As hundreds of cities and municipalities prepare for local elections nationwide, we hope you will join us in thanking family, friends, and colleagues who continue to help ensure our democratic process can continue in these unprecedented times.

Special thanks to Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, Manatee County Supervisor Of Elections, and Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections for going ALL IN to helping to make USF a Voter Friendly Campus!

College students are busy – that’s why we love the option to . We are celebrating to ensure that every eligible USF voter knows their early voting options so they don’t miss out on making their voice heard. Visit USF.TurboVote.org anytime to check your voter registration status and learn about your options for early voting.

Want a transformative experience for spring break?

Interested in learning more about leadership and enhancing your skills?

Looking to make friends?

Want to get involved in the community?

Need to complete community service hours for GCP or Honors College?

BSB, or Bulls Service Breaks, is the USF Tampa alternative breaks program, hosted by the Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement. Applications now open for this engaging and immersive program.

BSB begins with weekly meetings in November and continues through the spring semester with a week of direct community service during spring break (March 12-19, 2022).

More information can be found on our website or by emailing [email protected].

Apply at http://bit.ly/BSB22app

Today is the last day of ! Now that you are , it is time to take your voter engagement one step further and get more engaged in making sure every eligible voter you know has the resources and access to make their voice heard.

Start by helping your friends and family prepare to vote, and then consider signing up to be a poll worker, an election protection volunteer, or a redistricting advocate. You'll be a voting hero in no time!

Feel free to reach out to the CLCE anytime with your questions or concerns about democratic engagement, and make sure you take a few minutes to explore https://USF.TurboVote.org!

Happy Thursday! Did you know that you can see and research everything that is on your ballot ahead of time? Make sure you are by going to https://ballotpedia.org/ or getting a sample ballot from your local election authority to learn about your options for candidates, constitutional amendments, local referendums, and ballot initiatives.

State and local elections like governor, school board, and city council, along with ballot measures, can shape your life much more directly than federal choices, so make sure you are informed and prepared when it is time to make your voice heard.

Don't just vote. BE A VOTER.

Good Morning, Voters and Voting Allies!

Happy Wednesday! Today's call to action is - making sure that you have thought about the how, when, where, what, and who of casting your vote. Just like any other important activity, you are much more likely to vote if you make a plan to do it ahead of time.

Do you know the applicable deadlines and requirements to vote in your state? Do you know what the ID rules are for your selected voting method? If you plan to vote in person, do you know where you designated polling places are located? Find information to help with these decisions and more here: https://www.nass.org/can-I-vote

It's Day two of ! Are you ? Mail-in voting was one of the most popular voting methods during the 2020 elections, so make sure you explore whether you are eligible to vote by mail when you participate in the next election.

Some states have eligibility requirements to vote by mail. You can find more information about absentee voting rules in your state here: https://www.vote.org/absentee-voting-rules/. 👍

Don't just vote. BE A VOTER!

USF is kicking off National Voter Education Week ( ) Today! Join us all week long for a digital celebration of empowered civic participation and learning.

Today, we want to make sure you are , even if you do not have an election coming up next month. It's never a bad time to get registered or check your voter registration status - you can go to https://USF.TurboVote.org right now to register, make sure your information is correct, or request reminders about upcoming deadlines so you won't be caught off guard.

Don't just vote. BE A VOTER!

Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you ? Do you have questions about your voter registration status or recent changes in voting laws? Do you need to update the contact information on your voting record? Not sure what you need or where to start?

Stop by the Marshall Student Center on the Tampa campus anytime between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM today to chat with the CLCE team and Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections staff to get the answers and resources you need to be an informed and empowered voter (or voting advocate)!

Look for Florida PIRG Campus Action out in front of the Library and College Republicans at USF near the Bulls Fountain walkway to learn more about how to be more engaged citizen as a member of those campus organizations.

Grab your lunch and join us for our VIRTUAL Lunchtime Leadership Series program, TODAY Thursday, September 9 from 12-1 pm! RSVP here!

Please join us in conversation with Brittany Hammer, a Human Resources Manager for Target. We will be discussing what it means to have a personal brand and what influences another person’s perception of you. She will guide you through a self-assessment and help you to communicate your best authentic self to the world.

Please forward this event to other students and organizations you think would benefit. We hope you can join us for this engaging and interactive conversation!

Please email Alex Espaillat, Coordinator for Leadership Development at [email protected] with any questions or accommodations needed.

Go Bulls!

Do you want to get involved? Would you like to help create positive social change through volunteering? Interested in meeting new people? Looking for a GCP approved event? If you answered yes to any of these, SOS is for you!

Stampede of Service Kickoff is tomorrow afternoon, Thursday, September 9 from 2-5 pm in the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement, MSC 1300.

The purpose of Stampede of Service is to get students engaged in the Tampa community through meaningful service experiences while connecting with one another. The goal is to help move students developmentally along the Active Citizens Continuum by expanding awareness about social issues and how best to address solutions to root causes of those issues. The Kickoff provides an opportunity to learn about service and co-curricular involvement at USF and sign up for volunteering.

Register now: https://cglink.me/2k5/r1193119

The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement at the Tampa campus is hiring! We are looking for dynamic students to join our team to help deliver programs and services to inspire the Bulls community to create positive change. Opportunities exist for students with a variety of talents, skills and availability to support leadership, civic engagement and front desk initiatives. Take a look at our opportunities on Handshake and apply for what is of interest to you! We cannot wait to see your application.

Come join us in celebrating the 2021 Celebration of Leadership Awards, virtually on April 20th at noon!

Join us for a peer led conversation about climate action, Wednesday, April 21st!
https://usf.campuslabs.com/engage/event/7041966

Calling all sustainable minded students who love crafting & animals! Please bring your crafted toy to the CLCE by the end of April!

USF is partnering with the Peer to Peer University Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funded by the Florida Department of Transportation to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety information to students living on and off campus. Complete the short questionnaire at the link below to test your safety knowledge and contribute to making our university communities safer!

Link to questionnaire: https://usf.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bemHo2evsIuKhlY

USF Center For Student Involvement USF Housing & Residential Education USF St. Petersburg Center for Civic Engagement Center for Urban Transportation Research - CUTR

CAFSHC will be hosting a panel event titled Food Insecurity on College Campuses. The panel consists of undergraduate students speaking about the prevalence of food insecurity on college campuses, sharing their personal experiences, and discussing the importance of having access to nutritious food. They will also be detailing what universities are doing, and can do, to support their students, and sharing resources that are currently available on our campus to assist students with becoming food secure.

The event will be taking place on March 31st, from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm on Microsoft Teams. All are invited!

Please find the registration link here: https://foodinsecurityoncollegecampuses.eventbrite.com

Join us on Monday March 15th at 4PM for a peer led discussion on gender inequalities!

https://usf.campuslabs.com/engage/event/6969900

With hundreds of student organizations and university departments, you are sure to find plenty of fun activities and new experiences. Check out all of the events, announcements, apps, and calendars to keep you informed and involved!

Come join and meet the Civic Engagement Board on February 17 from 3:30-4:30pm to learn more about the CLCE and getting involved! Scan the QR code to RSVP.