Chapters & Societies
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Bulls make an impact Alumni groups directly contribute to the success of USF, its students, and communities across the country.
a Geology students at King Mountain Ranch, Idaho, give a big shout-out to the Geology Alumni Society (GAS), which provides scholarships to offset the cost of their field camp experience, and to member Mike Wightman, MS ’90, for providing equipment.
b Members of the Pinellas County Chapter spend an August day helping to build not one but two homes in St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Working with Habitat for Humanity has become a tradition for the chapter. 56 UNIVERSITY of SOUTH FLORIDA
c Miami Chapter alumni including, from right, Matthew Gates, ’12, Lauren Gates, ’12, and Carlos Rodriguez, ’82, pose with “baby Bulls” during a summer Round-Up. The get-togethers give freshmen-to-be a chance to meet future classmates from their community and ask questions of local alumni.
d Each October, the Alumni Association recognizes groups and individuals for going above and beyond in keeping alumni connected in meaningful ways. This year’s award recipients include, from left: Engineering, represented by Life Member Bob Andrew, ’89 and ’92; Pinellas County, represented by Life Member Pam Haber, ’86 and MAcc ’97; Life Member Alan Steinberg, ’78, Broward County, Volunteer of the Year; Music, represented by Arupa Gopal, ’07; Tanya Bruce, ’96, and Life Member Kevin Lindow, ’12.