From: Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE)
Date: October 1
Subject: The Lead-Up: CLCE Newsletter - October 2026


THE CLCE NEWSLETTER                                                         October 2026

CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

At the CCLCE - LOGOenter for Leadership and Civic Engagement (CLCE), we empower USF students to lead with purpose and make a positive impact. Through our programs, you will discover your passions, develop leadership skills, and engage with meaningful issues that shape our world. Join us to learn, lead, and serve — building the confidence, knowledge, and experience to create lasting change in your community and beyond. 

CLCE Check-in: True or False

Statement: The CLCE handles funding for student organizations.

👉 Scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to see the answer!

Leadership Development Series

The Leadership Development series: A series of workshops on selected topics designed for student organization members

The Leadership Development Series offers engaging workshops designed to support student leaders at every stage of their leadership journey. Register through BullsConnect and take your leadership to the next level! 

Learn More →

Charit-A-Bull

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Charit-A-Bull is CLCE’s annual campus-wide donation drive supporting our food pantries on campus. Throughout October, the USF community can donate non-perishable food and essential hygiene items. Join us in helping replenish our food pantries!

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Democratic Engagement

 Bulls voter information 2026 midterms

The Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement (CLCE) has prepared the 2026 Midterm Voter Information & Resources guide to help students access important, nonpartisan voting information. The resource includes key deadlines and information about voter registration, vote-by-mail, early voting, Election Day voting, voter identification, and additional student voter resources

The Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office will be on campus.

Monday, Oct. 5th | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | MSC Atrium
 
Thursday, Oct. 8th | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | REC Center
 
Monday, Oct. 19th | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | MSC Atrium
 
Thursday, Oct. 22nd | 10:30 am - 1:30 pm | MSC Atrium
 

      Learn more →

The people's pop quiz

Be apart of the CLCE's celebration of Voter Education Week, by joining us for The People's Pop Quiz! Learn important information about voting in the state of Florida, connect with other students interested in the democratic process, and compete.

Learn more →

Lunchtime Leadership Series
 


 

Join us for the next CLCE Lunchtime Leadership Series featuring Craig Latimer, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections!

As part of National Voter Education Week, this conversation offers USF students an opportunity to learn more about elections, civic engagement, and the role of leadership in strengthening our communities

Learn More  →

CLCE Consultation Corner

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Need support with your student organization?
Stop by the CLCE Consultation Corner for one-on-one guidance on leadership, civic engagement, event planning, and more. RSVP at bullsconnect.usf.edu and meet us in MSC 3302!

 

        Upcoming Consultation Corner  →

CLCE Collaboratory (MSC 3308) 

Collaboratory hours

The CLCE Collaboratory is a dedicated space for leadership training, civic engagement, and student organization work. It’s designed to support collaboration, planning, and development.

When not reserved, the space is open to registered student organizations on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Reservations: Registered Student Organizations may reseve the CLCE Collaboratory (MSC 3308), through their MSC event planners, following MSC policies. They are limited to Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Civic Engagement

Stampede of Service

SOS engages students in meaningful service experiences that move them along the Community Collaborator Continuum. In the process, USF students will connect with each other around common causes while also learning how their passions connect to the SDGs and career competencies that employers seek in candidates. This is an experience that shapes each student while also making a positive impact in the community.
 

 Upcoming Stampede of Service Dates
 

UN Sustainable Development Goal of the Month

Zero Hunger

This October, CLCE recognizes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal: Goal 2: Zero Hunger. This goal focuses on creating a world free of hunger with a focus of ensuring that everyone has access to food.

Want to learn more? Goal 2: Zero Hunger

 

CLCE Check-in: True or False (Answers)

A: False. The CLCE does not handle student organization funding and/or fund requests and this is something handled by Student Business Services (SBS)

Thank you for engaging with the Center for Leadership & Civic Engagement

Together, we empower Bulls to lead with purpose, serve with passion, and create positive change in our communities.

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