Celebrate USF St. Petersburg’s 50th history and future with special events that are scheduled throughout the year.
Innovation Panel
Listen to a panel on innovation and learn answers to big questions like ‘What is innovation?’ The panel will include business leaders and entrepreneurs, such as the founder of Groupon, Shawn Bercuson.
Sept. 10, 2‐3:30 p.m. # USC Ballroom
USFSP Block Party
Celebrate USFSP turning 50 at the USFSP Block Party. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and free t‐shirts. Come out and meet Mayor Rick Kriseman and see the co‐naming of Second Street S, soon to also become University Way.
Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. # USFSP
Screen on the Green
Watch a movie on Harborwalk lawn with your friends. Grab a blanket and head over and enjoy the show. Food and free gifts will be provided. There’s no need to worry about rain either, USFSP will move the show into the University Ballroom in the USC if needed.
Sept. 16, 8‐11 p.m.
Andrei Codrescu: Avida Dollars – Art is the New Currency
NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu will be giving a talk on the commercialization of art. Codrescu, who is also an author will discuss how Salvador Dali plays a role in such matters.
Sept. 24, 6‐7:30 p.m.
Homecoming 5K
Run the perimeter of the campus. Non‐students can gain entry with a fee.
Oct. 4, 5‐7 .pm. #USFSP
Homecoming Opening Night
Kick off homecoming week with a pep rally celebration on campus.
Oct. 5, 5‐9 p.m. # USFSP Harborwalk
Cardboard Boat Race
Bring your homemade boat and sail across the harbor at this annual event.
Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. # USFSP Bayboro Harbor
Homecoming Carnival
Oct. 7, 1–5 p.m. # USFSP Harborwalk
USF Homecoming Football Game (USF vs. Syracuse)
Oct. 10 # Raymond James Stadium
St. Petersburg Science Festival
Oct. 16–17, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. # USFSP
USFSP Night at the Rowdies
From 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm, tailgate at the Tavern and then head over to the Rowdies game.
Oct. 24 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. # Al Lang Stadium
TEDx USFSP
Speakers will be selected from the campus community to speak at this event.
Nov. 13, 5–10 p.m. # USFSP University Student Center Ballroom
MLK Day Parade at Downtown St. Petersburg
Students can march in this annual parade with an on campus club or organization.
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Conference on World Affairs
Attend a popular campus event, featuring panel discussions by diplomats, scholars and other experts to gain different perspectives on world issues.
Feb. 17‐19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. # USFSP University Student Center Ballroom
Food for Thought Lecture
Watch the documentary “The Search for General Tso,” and discuss the film with the director.
March 21, 7 p.m. # USFSP University Student Center Ballroom
Florida Food Conference at USFSP
April 2, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. # University Student Center Ballroom
USFSP Celebrates 50!
A fundraising ball to celebrate USFSP’s 50th year.
April 7, 6‐10 p.m. # University Student Center Ballroom
