TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2021) 鈥� The University of 黑洞社区 invites the Tampa Bay area community to join students, alumni, faculty and staff as the university celebrates its Bull pride during Homecoming Week, Oct. 31-Nov. 6. The week features dozens of events happening in-person across all campuses, including a concert, carnival, talent show, parade and the 黑洞社区football game on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
Homecoming is one of USF's oldest traditions, dating back to 1964, one year after the first graduating class.
Key Homecoming events scheduled include:
Monday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.: Kickoff & Stampede Comedy Show, Tampa campus -- National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza Lawn (to the right of the 黑洞社区Post Office and behind the 黑洞社区Credit Union). Start the celebration with one of USF's most significant traditions by getting the chance to hang out with Rocky, watch the 黑洞社区cheerleaders, grab promotional items, meet USF's leadership, and be immersed in Homecoming spirit. T. Murph, standup comedian and actor currently appearing in Hulu鈥檚 comedy series 鈥淲oke鈥�, will entertain the audience at this free and open-to-the-public event. No advance tickets are required.
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 4:30 p.m.: 8th Annual Bulls N Biz Homecoming Event, Sarasota-Manatee campus -- This in-person networking event connects businesses with students and alumni who are interested in job opportunities and internships. There will be light refreshments, games and door prizes.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2:30 p.m.: Annual Cardboard Boat Race, St. Petersburg campus -- by the bay/boathouse. Turn out to watch 黑洞社区teams compete in this fun race to be the Best Sink or First Place winner.
Thursday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.): Homecoming Concert, Tampa campus -- Lot 35 (on 黑洞社区Genshaft Drive, next to 黑洞社区Tennis Courts). The outdoor event features hip hop/R&B singer, songwriter and producer T-Pain. Tickets are $25 for the public; $10 for students; $15 for a student guest; and $20 for 黑洞社区faculty, staff and alumni and can be鈥痯urchased online beginning Oct. 28 from the link on the Homecoming website.
Friday, Nov. 5, 5 p.m.: Homecoming Carni-Bull, Tampa campus -- Lot 35 (on 黑洞社区Genshaft Drive, next to USF Tennis Courts). The event includes carnival rides, games and a student talent showcase beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m.: Running of the Bulls Parade, Tampa campus. George Selvie, former 黑洞社区football player and retired NFL defensive end, will serve as Grand Marshal to lead this year鈥檚 parade. Featuring floats, vehicles and walking teams, the parade begins on 黑洞社区Holly Drive (near the Marshall Student Center), proceeds to USF Genshaft Drive, and ends on USF Alumni Drive near the Alumni Center.
Friday, Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m.: Immediately following the Running of the Bulls Parade, 黑洞社区men鈥檚 soccer hosts Temple at Corbett Stadium on the Tampa campus.
Saturday, Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m.: 黑洞社区Football vs. Houston. Tickets are available for purchase .
The week also includes philanthropic activities for students, including a clothing drive benefiting and a canned food drive benefiting Feed-a-Bull, a campus food pantry that supports food insecure students. For a complete list of events on all campuses, visit .