The streets surrounding our campus will be transformed into a racetrack for the NTT IndyCar Series! The Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburgis a 1.8-mile, 14-turn temporary circuit that circles Pioneer Park, the Duke Energy Center for the Arts, The DalĂ Museum and Albert Whitted Airport.
POETRY OUT LOUD STATE FINALS
Saturday, March 11
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University Student Center Ballrooms
The Poetry Out LoudState Finals is returning to campus. The competition for high school students enhances students’ public speaking and presentation skills by having them read and recite great poetry. The winner moves on to the National Finals in Washington, D.C.
HEAR ABOUT ARCHAEOLOGY IN OUR CITY PARKS
Wednesday, March 22
6 - 7 p.m.
Nelson Poynter Memorial Library
Rachael Kangas, regional director for the west central and central regions of the Florida Public Archaeology Network, will talk about the thousands of years of human activity in the same places we love to visit today. This is the second talk in the newPlaceMatters SP Speaker Series, presented by the Nelson Poynter Memorial Library and Preserve the 'Burg.
ADMITTED STUDENTS DAY
Saturday, March 25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
University Student Center Ballrooms
This is a chance for all newly admitted Bulls in the upcoming class and their families to visit campus! They will be taken on a campus tour and learn about campus life, academics, financial aid opportunities and more. RSVPfor in-person and virtual options.
FLORIDA LANDMARKS, LODGINGS & LEGENDS
Tuesday, March 28
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Lynn Pippenger Hall Auditorium
Longtime Tampa artist Charles Greacen creates meticulous, photo-like drawings in pen and ink of iconic structures in the Tampa Bay area. In this interview-style lecture, local historian Gary Mormino will ask Greacen about his work and inspiration.
Thousands of people are expected to come downtown and to our campus for Tall Ships St. Pete. The magnificent, historic ships sail into Bayboro Harbor for a four-day maritime celebration. You can attend severaleventsor just come for a day.