Monday Oct. 12
Food and Culture lecture series: Photographer Penny De Los Santos
USC # 7 p.m.
As part of a yearlong multimedia series, the photographer will present “Food Culture Through the Lens” and a Q&A session. She’s worked in 30 countries for National Geographic and led the photography for several cookbooks. RSVP at www.usfsp.edu/foodforthought.
Prison Life in Popular Culture
USC Ballroom # 6-8 p.m.
USFSP will hold a reception in honor of criminology professor Dawn Cecil’s new book Prison Life in Popular Culture. Cecil will discuss prison life and refer to its portrayal in the media, like in Orange is the New Black.
Tuesday Oct. 13
Sustainability Workshop Series: DIY Health Products
USC Palm Room # 4:30 p.m.
The department of sustainability will host their first workshop where students will be able to make shampoo and toothpaste using natural ingredients. If you can’t make it to this workshop, stay tuned for the next one.
Student Government Senate Election
The deadline to run for the SG senate has been extended to 5 p.m. Any student can run if they are in good academic standing. Packets can be found in the SG portal on OrgSync and should be brought to SLC 1500.
Wednesday Oct. 14
Bulls in the Burg Day
Harborwalk # 1-4 p.m.
Come meet some of the businesses participating in USFSP’s Bulls in the Burg student discount program. If you check in with student government to get a passport and have each booth stamp a page, you will win a “swag-bag!”
Bailando en la Noche
USC Ballroom # 6-8 p.m.
Want to learn how to salsa? Come on out to the Multicultural Activities Council’s “Bailando en la noche” event! Even if you (think) can’t dance, there will also be food and music to celebrate Hispanic heritage month.
Friday Oct. 16 & Saturday Oct. 17
St. Petersburg Science Festival
USFSP
The annual St. Petersburg Science Festival celebrates science-related fields through captivating demonstrations, exhibits, performances and discussions about engineering, technology and more. The event is free and open to the public.
