City of Tampa Partners with CARD USF on Autism Friendly Tampa Initiative Members of CARD-USF were recognized during Mayor Bob Buckhorn's annual State of the City speech on April 4th, as he announced Autism Friendly Tampa, an initiative that is spearheaded by Mayor Buckhorn in collaboration with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF (CARD_USF) in an effort to make Tampa one of America's most inclusive cities. Read more... 
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Criminology Club: Juan Melendez on the Death Penalty The USF Criminology Club invites you to a discussion on the death penalty with Mr. Juan Melendez, who spent nearly 18 years on Death Row for a crime he did not commit. The murder Mr. Melendez was convicted of took place in Polk County, and this is a relevant and important discussion for many members of our community. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 12 from 5:00-6:30 PM in BSN 115 (College of Business auditorium). |
Lori Rogovin led an enthusiastic group of BSW and MSW students in a 2-day service learning experience in Tallahassee for the 2017 Legislative Education and Advocacy Day coordinated by the Florida chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. 80 students registered to participate in this experience. Hundreds of social work students and faculty members across Florida participated in this advocacy opportunity in the State Capitol to educate elected officials on issues important to social workers and the clients they serve. |
Strategic Planning Town Hall Meeting All CBCS faculty and staff are invited to attend a 2nd series of strategic planning town hall meetings. This is an open forum to discuss the draft CBCS strategic plan. Upcoming meetings: April 19, 2017
1:00-2:00p.m.
MHC Atrium Lobby April 25, 2017
10:00-11:00a.m.
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Department of Criminology Ranked #10 by Center for World University Rankings Criminology ranked 10th by the Center for World University Rankings that measures the quality of education and training of students as well as the prestige of the faculty members and the quality of their research. |
Wacky Wednesday - Silly Sock Day Last Wednesday CBCS celebrated silly sock day. Join us for the rest of the month: Crazy Hat Day - 4/12
Sports Day - 4/19
Department Color Spirit Day - 4/26
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USF Receives $1.6 Million Grant to Continue Efforts to Address Drug Abuse and Related Behavioral Health Concerns of Children and Adolescents The Institute for Transitional Research Education in Adolescent Drug Abuse (ITRE) project team has received a 5 year $1.6 million grant to continue addressing adolescent drug and substance use. Between 2012 and 2017, ITRE recruited 50 institute scholars from a variety of academic departments to provide skills for graduate level students and professionals. Learn more. |
