Visitor Guide

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA VISITOR GUIDE j 2008 i VISITOR GUIDE Welcome to the University of South Florida. Thank you for your interest in USF. While you're here, you'll discover outstanding learning opportunities and distin- guished faculty. You'll encounter cutting-edge technology and facilities. And you'll see why USF is one of the nation's top metropolitan research universities. But there's even more that makes this university remarkable. At USF, world-class interdisciplinary research thrives in an environment that inspires innovative thinking, encourages the creation of new knowledge, and applies emerging technologies to solutions with global impact. I encourage you to learn more about USF by exploring our Web site at www.usf.edu. Enjoy your visit. Judy Genshaft, Ph.D. President CONTENTS Parking . .5 About USF . .6 About Tampa . .10 Arts & Performance . .14 Community Venues & Administration . .18 Tampa Campus Map (centerfold pullout) . .24 Tampa Campus Map Keys . .26 Health & Wellness . .30 Science, Engineering & Research . .34 Sports & Recreation . .38 Getting to Campus . .46 Events, activities, programs and facilities of the University of South Florida are available to all without regard to race, color, marital status, gender, sexual ori- entation, religion, national origin, disability, age, Vietnam or disabled veteran status as provided by law and in accordance with the University's respect for personal dignity. The University of South Florida Visitor Guide is published by University Communications and Marketing, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, ADM271, Tampa, FL 33620-6300 in conjunction with Campus Publishers, 2465 Central Avenue, Suite 203, Boulder, CO 80301. Copyright 2003. All rights reserved. Material contained herein may not be reproduced without written consent from the University of South Florida and Campus Publishers. Every attempt has been made for accuracy in the resource material printed in this magazine. If there is an error or omission, please contact University Communications and Marketing. Telephone: (813) 974-4014. 2008 USF VISITOR GUIDE 3 Visitor Parking arking Services works to make parking on campus as easy During your visit, you’ll see shuttle buses moving about the cam- and convenient as possible. All vehicles on campus must pus. Please feel free to use this service. Route maps are posted at Pprominently display a parking permit. the covered stops. Effective Spring ’08, a valid USF ID or bus pass will be required to ride the shuttle. Visitors can request a shuttle Visitors have several options for obtaining parking permits. Daily bus pass at Parking Services, or at the Campus Information Center, permits are $4.00 per day and available at the Parking Services or can ride without a pass if accompanied by a USF ID cardholder. Building (PSB101) or Campus Information Center (CIC) located at the main USF entrance. These hang-tags are validated by scratch- Motorist Assistance ing off the current date. Parking and Transportation Services Motorist Assistance Program (MAP) provides students, visitors and staff the following services: Occasional visitors may obtain a free courtesy permit (up to three • Opening your car when you have locked your keys inside times per semester) good only in the Park-n-Ride lots, and then • Providing air for low or under-inflated tires (sorry but we do use the free Campus Bull Runner shuttle buses to travel around not change flat tires) or sealant in the event of a flat tire campus. • Jump-starting your vehicle. For assistance call 974-3990 option 5. Frequent visitors may wish to purchase a monthly scratch-off permit for $43, available at Parking Services or the Campus This complimentary service is provided from 8:00 a.m. until 8:30 Information Center. If you are a frequent visitor to campus, the p.m., Monday - Thursday and from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. “Friends of USF” semester or yearly pass may be a better option for Friday (except USF holidays). After 8:30 p.m. Monday through you. Please visit our Web site at www.usf.edu/parking_services for Thursday and after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, please call Allied Barton rates and additional information. security dispatch at 974-3952. Note: Times may change during the summer semester. We have prioritized this service so that Visitors familiar with the campus may use daily permit vending response times are typically less than 15 minutes and, with few machines conveniently located at or near most visitor lots. These exceptions, no more than 30 minutes. machines will accept bills and all types of U.S. coins, but do not issue change. For shorter visits, 1 and 2-hour parking meters are located in surface lots throughout the campus. 1, 2 and 4-hour “Pay by Space” visitor parking is located on the 2nd level of the Collins Blvd Garage. Payment at this location is by credit or bank card only. 5 2008 USF VISITOR GUIDE About the University of South Florida ounded in 1956, the University of South Florida was estab- research universities nationwide that hold the dual designation of lished as the first public university to specifically address “very high research” and “community engaged.” Fthe needs of Florida's rapidly emerging urban regions. Beginning with 2,000 students and five buildings, the university The university has been experiencing record-breaking years for has developed into the nation's ninth largest public university research funding — more than $300 million in contracts and with an annual economic impact on the regional economy of grants in 2007. The National Science Foundation survey of feder- $3.2 billion. USF serves more than 45,000 students on campuses ally financed research and development expenditures at universi- in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland and ties and colleges ranks USF the second highest in Florida. USF offers 219 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, spe- continues to make remarkable breakthroughs in medicine, cialist and doctoral levels, including the doctor of medicine. biotechnology, engineering, the environment, and other fields with positive impact on lives around the world. Emerging Technologies USF has risen rapidly into the ranks of America's top research First-Class Facilities universities. It is one of 63 public research universities in the State-of-the-art facilities assist USF's community of scholars in country named by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement achieving the highest academic and professional goals. Among of Teaching to its highest tier of research productivity. USF is the these facilities are: computing labs; cutting-edge labs for science, only Florida university also designated by the Carnegie engineering, education teaching and foreign language; a Foundation as “most engaged” — and one of only ten public communications building with full-range broadcast capabilities; 6 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA | WWW.USF.EDU fine art studios; a contemporary art museum; an on-campus ele- Bold Vision mentary school; public television and radio stations; botanical Over the coming years, USF plans to continue to strengthen as a gardens; four regional campus libraries and two specialty top research university with state, national, and global impact. libraries. The university will focus on boosting the quality of undergraduate, graduate and research programs. By engaging communities, To enhance the quality of student life on campus, a new embracing innovation and emerging technologies, transforming 230,000-square foot student union is scheduled to open in learning and reaching out globally, USF will continue on its August 2008 and in the fall of 2009, a new $68-million resi- remarkable path of success. dence hall to house an additional 1,000 students. Engaging Communities With the resources and the expertise to drive progress and change lives, USF is committed to community engagement. University faculty, staff and students volunteer 600,000 hours of their time to charitable causes each year. Cultural and intellectual programs including dance, music performances, theater and public lectures enrich the community. And the university's global engagement initiatives in education, research and service advance the human condition by providing solutions for a growing world. 2008 USF VISITOR GUIDE 7 About the Tampa Bay Area ith more than 2.5 million residents, Tampa Bay is Business the most populous and affluent metropolitan area in USF recognizes the value of its location in a major metropolitan WFlorida. A thriving business community, vibrant arts area and links its research, teaching and experiential learning to scene and intriguing historic districts make the area one of the the vast resources of the area. Rich opportunities for student world's most desirable in which to live. internships, part-time jobs, and cooperative education experi- ences relevant to career goals are within reach in all fields. The Named one of the five most diverse, integrated urban areas in the city and the university work collaboratively on many major proj- United States by the U.S. Census Bureau, Tampa is a dynamic, ects such as the Florida High Tech Corridor which focuses eco- multicultural city rated by Hispanic Magazine as the “Top nomic and educational resources to help attract and retain high City in the U.S. for Hispanics.” Expansion Management tech industry in the area. Forbes recently rated Tampa Bay one Magazine has listed Tampa among “America's Best Places to of the top 10 locations in the country for technology-related jobs Live and Work,” and the Forbes/Milken Institute listed Tampa because of the presence of graduates from USF's engineering and Bay as one of the “Best Places for Business and Career.” computer sciences programs. From historic Ybor City or the nearby Greek community of The Arts Tarpon Springs, to the thrills of Busch Gardens, there are numer- Culture aficionados relish the amazing number of choices avail- ous attractions, social and sports venues, performance halls, able throughout Tampa Bay.

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