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USF student to bike across America to support student veterans

Posted by Michael Meyers
/ May 14, 2013 / Leave a comment

Tampa Bay Times by Stephanie Hayes Kiersten Downs was sitting in a Feminist Research Methods class when MTV called, wondering about her one-woman bike ride across America. Downs was thrilled. Any attention would help the University of South Florida doctoral student and her cause. She...
Women’s and Gender Studies Internship Showcase

Posted by Michael Meyers
/ January 25, 2013 / Leave a comment

The coordinated internship program in Women’s and Gender Studies (WGS) enrolled its first students during the summer 2012 semester, but it has already affected the lives of countless individuals, providing 4,000 hours of community engagement with 23 different community partners. This success is due in...
USF undergraduate alumna published in new community engagement journal

Posted by Lance Arney
/ January 15, 2013 / Leave a comment

Congratulations to Paola Gonzalez on the publication of her reflective essay in the inaugural issue of the new online journal Undergraduate Journal of Service-Learning and Community Based Research. Entitled “Seeing Social Problems through the Eyes of Community Members: Reflections on Community-Based Service Learning at Moses...
Introduction to Urban Studies Final Presentations

Posted by Michael Meyers
/ January 11, 2013 / Leave a comment

The Introduction to Urban Studies course led by Professor Robin Jones has been a great success at USF during the fall 2012 semester. For children and families in the Sulphur Springs community it has been inspirational. With the help of civic organizations, students got the...
Summer 2012 WGS Intern Projects

Posted by Michael Meyers
/ October 22, 2012 / Leave a comment

Intern: Mary Catherine Bertulfo Sponsor: Youth Education Services (Y.E.S.) My primary objective is to create a transition toolkit which will be used to address topics with HIV infected youth that are necessary for a successful transition from pediatric care to adult services. Topics include establishing...