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2022 USF HEALTH EVENTS
monday, october 10
USF Health Homecoming Kick-off
8:30 a.m. –10:00 a.m. | WELL Lobby
Stop by the WELL Lobby for coffee, light breakfast items, give-a-ways, music, and information about all Homecoming Week events!
USF Health Alumni Panel: Featuring Alumni in Sports
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/healthalumni22
Join in on a fun discussion with USF Health alumni who currently work in sports and
athletics around the country! Learn about their professional experiences and progression
through their careers.
Panelists:
Dana Webb, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedics
USF Class of 2011 and 2014
Larry Collins, MPAS, PA-C, ATC
Associate Program Director, USF Physician Assistant Program
Associate Professor, Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
USF Class of 1988
Jason P. Lopez, MS, LAT, ATC, CES
Huntsville Hospital Sports Center
Huntsville Havoc Head Athletic Trainer
USF Class of 2011
Robert “Bo” Lewis, MD
Columbus Shoulder Surgery & Sports Medicine
USF Class of 2000
Tuesday, October 11
Service Day Event: Creative Project to benefit kids in foster care
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | MDA 1122
We will be creating personalized gift bags and personalized cards for youth in the foster care system. The youth can then utilize these gift bags to transport or store their prized possessions; whatever they wish!Any interested USF Health students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate!
Service Project Goals:
• Benefit youth in the foster care system
• Assist USF Health students, staff, and faculty who participate in this service project
feel like they are making a positive difference
• Encourage USF Health students to contribute to the long term service opportunity
with the Guardian Ad Litum (GAL) Program
Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to donate coloring books, colored pencils, and other items for kids to be stuffed in the bags.
Fall Dessert Party at Hope Lodge: Service Event
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Hope Lodge
Come join other USF Health students for a fun evening with the residents at the American Cancer Society's Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Hope Lodge who are being treated for cancer at Moffitt and other area hospitals. Please sign up below and specify what type of healthy dessert you can bring – thanks! Dessert items should be purchased from a store and should be new, unopened, and fresh/'in-date'. Please note Hope Lodge can accommodate up to 10 volunteers for the dessert party.
Wednesday, October 12
WELL Walk
11:30am-1:30pm | USF Health Rotunda & Around USF Health
Begin in the USF Health Rotunda for the kick-off to the WELL Walk. Complete 2 laps walking around USF Health to get a USF Health branded swag item. Complete at least 1 lap for entry into a drawing for a bicycle or Crunch Fitness Channelside membership! The college with the most participation will win a trophy & title of "Most Fit College."
*A special walking route will also be available at the MDD building. Downtown learners can also compete for an entry for a FREE bicycle and other prizes.
Yoga Flow Class
5:30 p.m. | WELL Courtyard
Have your yoga mat and comfortable clothing ready. All levels are welcome for a yoga flow class with Mary Waugh from Bella Prana. Yoga mats will be available for those who do not have their own! All levels welcome!
Thursday, October 13
being well Mindfulness Day
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | USF Health Rotunda
Participate in FREE chair massages, coloring, and DIY wellness crafts. Enjoy light refreshments and soft music while you relax between classes!
Trivia Night: Popular TV Shows
6:00 p.m. | Microsoft Teams: https://bit.ly/healthhocotrivia
Participate in a pub-style trivia night for fun USF Health swag packs. Featuring popular TV shows like the Office, Friends, Stranger Things, Euphoria, and more! The winners will receive mystery prize boxes and a USF Health Homecoming t-shirt.
Friday, October 14
USF Health Interprofessional Social: Rockin’ at the WELL
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | WELL Courtyard
Enjoy live music from a local band, free food, rock painting, a rock wall, and more! All USF Health students, faculty, staff and residents are invited!
Homecoming Week Service Project to Benefit Kids in Foster Care
11:30am-1:30pm | MDD (Downtown USF Health Building)
We will be creating personalized gift bags and personalized cards for youth in the foster care system. The youth can then utilize these gift bags to transport or store their prized possessions; whatever they wish! Any interested USF Health students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate!
Service Project Goals:
- Benefit youth in the foster care system
- Assist USF Health students, staff, and faculty who participate in this service project feel like they are making a positive difference
- Encourage USF Health students to contribute to the long-term service opportunity with the Guardian Ad Litum (GAL) Program
Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to donate coloring books, colored pencils, and other items for kids to be stuffed in the bags.
Saturday, October 15
USF Health Homecoming Tailgate
Time: TBD; Dependent upon kick-off time
Raymond James Stadium, Lot 6
Join fellow alumni, faculty, staff and friends at our Health-wide tailgate as we cheer on our Bulls! Enjoy unlimited food and beverage, swag and family fun. Register here.
Discounted Homecoming football game tickets available for USF Health friends and family: USF.to/hfbtickets. *Game tickets must be purchased separately from tailgate tickets.
All Week
Most Spirited Pet Photo Contest
Does your pet have the spirit of a bull? Submit a photo for the chance to win a PetSupermarket gift card and goodie bagfor your furry friend! Submissions due by October 9th at https://bit.ly/hocopetcontest22.
Virtual 5k
September 28-October 12
Strava
Can't make it to the WELL Walk? You can still participate in the virtual walk/run!
Join the club on Strava at strava.com/clubs/healthHOCO. Complete the 5k by Wednesday, October 12th and share/upload your results into the
group. 20 people who participate will receive a Homecoming t-shirt, water bottle,
or Crunch Fitness Channelside membership.
